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Throughout time, candles have served a central position in spiritual symbolism. Adorning altars, sacred places, tombs and sanctuaries, candles serve to illuminate and warm with the power of spiritual intent. In this article, I'd like to explore with you why candles are so powerful- and how you can create super powerful magic and prayer workings on your own to manifest just about anything you want!

The 5 Elements Of Manifestation

All life as expressed in this world is based upon the spiritual and physical powers of the 5 elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Spirit. These elements, both in their spiritual and physical states, act as empowerment and matrix for all life to be manifest. Countless ages of magicians and mystics have honored this understanding and used it to help bring forth their intent into reality.

Within the symbolism of the candle- these 5 elements are present, which is part of why candles are so popular in spiritual magic practices.

Solid Wax: Represents the solid earth, matter, form and linear function

Melted Wax: Represents warer, flow, fluidity, and the transmission of spirit into matter

Flame: Represents the fire of creation, the light of the will and the warmth of Divine blessing

Heat/Scent: Represents air, the unseen spiritual force of manifestation.

The fifth element, energy, comes with our intentional 'charging and empowering' of the candle. We'll explore that more later on.

The combination of these 5 elements in one simple candle form makes working with the primal forces of nature as simple as striking a match! In candle magic, we work backwards- taking the spirit of our idea (energy) and making it clear (air), then transforming it (fire) so that it may pass (water) from the realm of spirit into the realm of matter (earth).

Candle magic offers us the chance to interact with the truth of elemental potency while getting closer to our own will and the flow of Divine power in our lives. Excellent!

What Candles Teach Us

Before we get to the practice, we have to first follow the rite of candle magic in spirit.

• With the solid wax of the candle we must contemplate what our goal looks like when it's manifest in 'real life' How does it feel? How does it change our life? How does it impact others? We must work with solid wax level by truly getting behind and in tune with the reality of our intention.
• With the liquid wax of the candle we must contemplate the fact that all things in our lives are based in energy. We must recognize that a spiritual process of 'transmutation' from energy to action will take place- and honor the time that may take, space it may need, changes it may call us to create, and infinite ways in which it may happen
• With the flame of the candle we are called to shed full light upon our goal to purify it of any ill intent, ensure it is in accord with Divine law, and check that it is for the good of all who may gather around the fire.
• With the heat and scent of the candle we must honor that all things begin in the realm of Spirit, and that all things we create are are own- empowered by the Divine. We must use the air space here to pray, supplicate, offer and open up.
• With the energy of the candle, we are stepping into the cycle of manifestation instead of viewing it from outside. We are participating fully in our own journey and are acting as channel to the limitless Divine.

The Working

After following the above steps, we know what our intent is, how it fits into our lives, that it is pure and positive for all, and that we truly are ready to receive it.

The process now is simply that of attuning or empowering the candle to 'magnetize' to that goal. Remember that we are working with a powerful symbol of the five elements and the light of spiritual power!

In choosing your candle- follow your intuition. 7-day candles, soy candles and prayer-intended candles are always best, but do what feels right. You may also want to include a special color choice or fragrance choice in your candle which resonates with your goal.

Here is my personal process for empowering candles. I realize this may seem simple compared to the hundreds of books and articles out there on the topic- but I assure you that in the ways of energy and Spirit, simple is usually more powerful!

• Spend as much time as you need ensuring your goal is clear. Spend time before the working visualizing the goal and 'seeing' yourself, in fullness, with it part of your life. Generate magical energy by getting excited on every level as you experience your manifestation in your mind's eye.
• Holding the candle in both hands, begin attuning your consciousness to the power of the elements contained within it. Honor the power you hold, and with your intention call forth all other pure and powerful elements throughout the universe and join them to your candle.
• This is a great time to insert a prayer or petition, asking that your candle be purified and empowered by the Divine for your purpose. You may wish to make a scratch or mark in the candle once this is done to 'mark' it as blessed.
• Now, using the energy flow through your hands (which are mirrors of the heart chakras), think of your goal while imagining it flowing down your arms in the form of energy, symbols, feelings, colors, etc. The energy which carries your intention then passes your palms and enters the candle.
• Continue flowing your intention with energy into the candle. With your mind's eye, see the candle begin to glow and pulsate with the power of your goal. Do this until you feel intuitively that the intention has 'taken'.
• Once done, you may wish to pray once again over the candle to ask for further blessing and sealing of the work. You can also make another scratch in the candle to mark it as charged.

Your candle is now a highly-charged piece of spiritual magic. Place it in a special place where it can burn safely and still be seen by you throughout the day. Light your candle with prayerful intent and a sense of great gratitude.

Candles of this nature are best burned until they go out naturally. Lighting and dousing them tends to disperse the energy you implanted within them.

The Hidden Workings

As your candle burns, it is literally transforming the energy of your goal into the earth of its manifestation. Through your visualization and charging, each element in the candle is activated to bring the goal closer and closer to actualization- all for you! As the candle burns further and further down, it releases more and more of your manifest energy into the universe. All elements come into harmony to make your dreams come true!

Feel free to use this method to bring healing, abundance, clarity, empowerment, joy, love, etc... in this universe- the only limit is limitless!

With warm blessings of illumination and light...

Josh Williams

The following text has been transcribed from my personal book of truth and was originally written on December 28, 2008

Intention is the internal/subtle process of manifesting potential. Action is the external/actualized process of manifesting potential. One without the other is both useless as it will not create change, and spiritually regressive as it is not using the fullness of personal power.

To enact spiritual practices such as ritual, prayer, personal healing, reflection, study, etc. by following prescribed actions alone is shallow and spiritually offensive. To contemplate spiritual practices, obsess, over-plan, etc. without actually manifesting them in the realm of action is energetically draining and leads to spiritual dead-ends.

Action and intention, Spirit and matter, thoughts and deeds, Soul and field; all must express fully in a balanced way for true spiritual magic to happen- whether for personal growth, Divine connection, manifesting abundance or any other reason.

Realizations and personal prophecy are received internally on the same level where intentions are made within the individual. Intention to embody and enflesh a revelation is the natural and proper step to follow a realization.

Dedication is the process of enlivening a spiritual practice and holding to it- taking  shelter of it fully until the desired or needed goals manifest in fullness. Dedication to the goal not only trains, strengthens, and empowers the self- ir also creates beacons of power that can quickly attract needed help in many forms.

Dedication is faith, love, and respect for what is being expressed- and doing it internally with intention and externally with clear action to the very best of your abilities will always prodice great results!

Following times, places, formats, etc. in your spiritual work as they serve your journey- and sticking to them even when doing so is most difficult offers a limitless spiritual blessing in and of itself.

Prayer, meditation, making offerings, study, rituals, celebration, etc. that follow a dedicated personal format are a sacrifice to the Divine par excellence and will quickly lead to great spiritual advancement!

Peace & Blessings on the path of clear intent, clear action, and heart-centered dedication...

Josh Williams

Throughout the day, the subtle energy coursing through our field- that which empowers our physical body, mental power, emotional harmony, connection to the cosmic and soul/ego interactions can become a little dusty. Bad days, traffic, toxins, pollution, stress, etc. can all lead to a less-than-ideal energetic flow, and we usually feel that a s fatigue, a sensation of heaviness, confusion, apathy, and so on. I'd like to share with you a simple and fast technique that I use personally all the time- and encourage my retreat clients to use as well. In addition to using this 'as needed', It's a great way to start and end your day. Give it a try and see how well it works for you!

If you aren't sure about what energy is, how energy work benefits you or just want to explore more on the subject,

please click the links below to check out other articles I have written...

Remove yourself from your normal surrounding if possible. If you sit in an office all day- go outside. Try to get away from where you normally spend your time- even if its just stepping outside to find a nice shade tree to enjoy for a few minutes. If you can't get away- this exercise still works perfectly, it's just always nice to take a break :)
Get comfortable either standing or sitting, give yourself a a few moments to really 'sink in' to where you are and be present. Notice any tension in the body and will it to relax.
Take a few nice breaths. Short in, long out.
Now, connect either intuitively or through visualization/imagination to the world around you. Imagine or feel it buzzing with the life energy that exists everywhere. Take a few moments to simply 'float' in this powerful blessing and feel it.

Once you feel connected, simply breathe in- slow and with the stomach not the chest or shoulders. As you inhale, feel yourself pulling in the dazzling light energy from all around you through every pore of your body.
Gold your breath for a few seconds (don't make it uncomfortable- do what feels right for you!) and see the light energy you just absorbed from the cosmos settling into your body and becoming part of your being.
On the exhalation, see yourself radiating that same light- as though you have so much energy flowing through you that it literally shines off of you.
Repeat this breathing and visualization technique 3-9 times, or until you feel like you;re good to go!

• Have a nice long stretch and some deep breaths to get your body and energy centers opened up and flowing well
• Sit or lie down comfortably (not so comfy you'll fall asleep!). I suggest facing North in this meditation as north is the resonance quarter in my tradition for spirituality, guidance and Divine connection.
• Spend a few moments 'rocking' or 'shaking' into your position. If there are any parts of your body that feel uncomfortable, fix that now. If you choose to get serious about meditation- I suggest training yourself to sit, and investing in a meditation cushion (often called a Zafu). They are available all over the net and help with posture, breath, alertness, energy flow and comfortableness.
• Begin by gently calming the mind. Try to get at least 60 seconds of uninterrupted 'silence' in there before moving forward.

The meditation...

• Without judgment or over-analyzing, call forth into your minds eye (creative visualization faculties) your life path to manifest to you. Allow whatever manifests to manifest. A forest path? A sidewalk? Stairs? A jungle with no visible path to walk on? We are working with internal symbolism here- so be open to letting your inner-self manifest whatever 'scene' it does...even if it seems strange, it is YOUR soul language!
• Look around. Survey the scene, check out the landscape. Touch base with how you feel. Check the weather, colors, emotions, etc. Be as present there as you possibly can be.
• Look behind you, where did you just come from? Look ahead- where are you headed?
• Now comes the fun part... this image- this space you are in is as alive as you are.. indeed it is a symbolic reflection OF YOU! Because it is alive, you can talk to it! This process is called internal dialogue, because you are having conversations between different levels of your being.
• Ask what you need to ask. Let's use, for example, "What is coming up next for me in my life journey... what do I have to look forward to?"
• Ask, stop, breathe, wait. Allow yourself to simply observe what happens. The scene will likely change, you'll zoom in, zoom out, a new symbol will enter the picture, a new sensation will come over you, etc. Let this be, honor it and believe it.
• Ask any questions you have. Continue allowing them to manifest without judgment, fear or over-analyzing them. You are seeing and experiencing this so it IS real!
• Once you are done, gently thank the space and your path. Bless it. Gently exit your meditation by first moving your body slowly, then opening your eyes.
• Spend a few moments just being- then get to work....
• Now it's time to remember and ideally journal what you just experienced. Your logical mind is back in full awareness and now you can use it to decipher what you saw. A car- what does that mean to you? A horse? Again, what does that symbolism say to YOU! Avoid reading any dream interpretation books or symbolism books here. Own your own powers and get in touch with your own language so that it can strengthen and serve you!
• If you get stuck or would like the blessings of another opinion, take your open heart and your journal and connect with your favorite psychic adviser!

I think its important to not confuse 'obstacles' with 'crossroads'. If we didn't have crossroads on our path, we'd just walk the same straight line forever and never get any excitement or growth opportunities. When crossroads come up- whether its a new career path, the end of relationship, the healing of an illness or just a sense that its time to make some serious changes- start your process with gratitude. Acknowledging the blessings in a crossroads experience helps strengthen the blessing potential and minimize the obstacle potential. Change is hard- but anything less is, well, boring!


With all the love in the universe, may you be rightly guided and empowered to walk your own unique journey- experiencing the bliss and growth of life and the joy that living is!

Peace & Blessings on the spiral journey,
Josh Williams

Every relationship has its challenges. In even the most perfect loving relationships we can experience issues with communication, physical incompatibility, misunderstands and difference of agenda. Part of the power of loving relationships is getting through the rough spots and coming out closer, happier and more aware. In this article, I'd like to share with you some simple yet powerful techniques you can use to help overcome relationship obstacles, intensify emotional & spiritual connection to your partner and open up heart-centers for progressive, healing & joyful love!

North Pole, South Pole

I like to think of relationships in terms of polarity. It only makes sense that spiritually we should attract the mate who will challenge our limitations and help strengthen our weaknesses (and we do the same for them). Because of this, each partner is like one of the Earth's poles. The Earth is one unified and beautiful whole- but there are two sides to every story. In every relationship of any nature, two people are coming together with a whole set of different tools, experiences and desires to create a new 'spirit between'. The old adage 'opposites attract' probably sums this up best. We will, of course, have many thing sin common with our loved one- but its the differences that really count! The things we lack can be made up for by their strengths, and the things they lack can be made up for with ours. Just like the Earth, two poles of opposing natures create just the right magnetic power to make the whole thing move beautifully!

Relationship 'tension' is absolutely necessary to make magic happen. We need to light to define the dark. Tension within a relationship can be positive or negative depending on how it's being used- and it's really our job to make sure it stays in check. Positive tension inspired us to grow, learn more, be more compassionate and learn new ways of communication and expression. Positive expression is like the dense soil which the sprouting seed pushes through to become a stronger plant. Negative tension are essentially the same things- but instead of being corrected or viewed for what they are, they become sources of distance, argument, resentment and disconnection.

There are many ways to deal with the countless faces of negative tension as it arises, but in this article I'd like to focus on those solutions which operate from a more spiritual platform. The beauty of healing and empowering a relationship through spiritual medium is that as we bless and manifest our needs and wants into the relationship- we also heal and clarify ourselves. It's a two-for-one that just might be the secret to a progressive and loving relationship!

The Tools

Creative visualization is the process of 'making up' scenarios within the visual cortex in the brain in a way that you can 'see' within. Through creative visualization, we are giving form and vibrational mass to the desires we have. Because thoughts have energy, the things we think about in this way create waves of vibration all around us. Creative visualization is most powerful because it is intentional, directed, willful thinking where only what is wanted can be called forth. If we relied only on the background running of endless thoughts for this work, we'd usually only manifest negative stuff since that's what we tend to get hung up on the most. Creative visualization is a break from the often unrestrained negative journeys of the ego where the blissful world we choose to live in can be defined, called forth, empowered and manifested!

The process we will be working with also includes our own psychic power. This is because as we visualize and connect on the spiritual level via the medium of internal visualization, we will also project those visualizations into reality by making them a reality. This process of actualizing visualization with the intention of seeing it happen in 'real life' engaged our innate psychic faculties as the speakers which loudly project the new song we want to hear to the entire cosmos.

As with all practices involving meditation, prayer and sacred energy...

• Ensure you will have as much time as you think you'll need without interruption. Turn the phone off and lock the door- you deserve sanctuary!
• Items of personal significance like candles, incense, music, ritual clothing, etc. can be used at your discretion.
• Feel free to include opening and/or closing prayers in your workings.
• Dress comfortably, and remember that meditative work often changes the body temperature- so have a blanket nearby in case you get cold.
• You may wish to take a cleansing bath before your session to increase personal clarity and power. Click here to learn simple ways to have a spiritual bath.
• Having a photograph or personal item of your beloved with you during this work can be very empowering and can help the mind focus on the intention.
• You may also want to explore special scents, colors, patrons, etc. which resonate to your needs and desires and bring them into your working.
• As always- do what feels right for you, because that is what's right for you!

The Working

Arrange your space in a way which feels good for you as described above.

For this practice, we will be making a conscious connection to our beloved- creating an intentional psychic link so that what we move about we bring about.

This can be done simply by closing your eyes, getting relaxed and calling them forth. Use your inner-vision to see them as clearly as you can. You may wish to envision them with you right here, right now, or you may wish the visualize your surroundings as somewhere special to you both. Call them forth internally by name, and see them coming into your visualization. Ask them to become comfortable, relaxed and open. Affirm the safety and love which surrounds you both in this space. Try to feel, see, and sense your beloved with you as strongly as you can. Thank them for coming.

Now that the connection has been established...

Begin by stating several things you are grateful for about your beloved. Thank them for anything you can think of, praise them for their positive qualities and love them for who they are. This process generates a HUGE field of loving energy and will also help each of you open up, receive, heal and become empowered by the working.

At this point, a deep psychic connection has been created, and the field between and around each of you has been charged with love, power and spiritual magnetism. In this space, what you bring forth to your beloved is real- and will be received by them!

You are now in a highly supportive space to begin talking, sharing images, praying, or just being. You are free to express you desires, define solutions, open up to receive healing, etc. Allow yourself to be guided to do what's right for both of you in this space.

You can speak and listen here. Your partner will respond to questions you ask. Allow them to do so and do not judge the response. You may receive imagery, sensations or sounds which don't make sense- you can either ask to see in another way, or remember them and think on them later.

Speak complete truth here and nothing less. Use your visualized hands to connect your heart center to theirs. Give them meaningful gifts you have visualized and see them receive with love. Openly receive any gifts your beloved manifests for you.

Allow Spirit time in this practice to show you both what can be done to heal. Open up to receive guidance about the relationship through psychic imagery and sensation. Ask Spirit to shower each of you individually AND together as a couple with blessings of love, health, abundance and joy. See and feel the blessings coming forth over you and receive it gratefully.

You are in a timeless space here- so spend exactly as much time as you need to, then be done. Thank your partner once again and release them. perceive them leaving in love and joy. Once they are gone, say any additional prayers you choose for protection, blessings, etc. Gently begin bringing yourself back to waking consciousness by wiggling toes and fingers, then arms and legs, then opening the eyes. Stay where you are for a few minutes to think about your experience, be grateful for it and ground out in your new reality!

Most people will see the effects of this work very quickly. If you are completely disconnected from your beloved, or if there are serious negative tensions taking place- give it time to unfold and do a short session daily. Believe that you deserve the best, your partner deserves the best, and the best is right here for you if you choose to receive it!

With blessings of peace & progress on the heart-centered path...

Josh Williams

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In almost every indigenous culture throughout the world and its history, the ancestors have been revered, honored and even worshipped. I would like to present some ideas here that will help us grow closer to those who have walked this path before us and gain a spiritual connection to them that will surely empower our lives.

(*) When referring to ancestors, I am speaking of past members of your genetic bloodline, either on your mothers or fathers side.

We are walking reflections of those who have gone before us- both genetically and energetically. We took birth into the bloodline we did for a reason, not by accident. The family line we are part of resonates with our soul journey in such a way that it was the only place for us to take shelter as we moved into this material world. Our ancestors are the souls having human dreams that did their part to increase the storehouse of power, wisdom and blessings we tap into in our current life. Within our bodies flow their blood, and within our spirits echo the journeys they walked when they were incarnate.

I can only speak from my own belief system in presenting the following information- but I believe you can tailor this to suit your beliefs as needed.

As our ancestors passed, some attained a liberated state while others remained here incorporeally. The remaining may have taken birth again to finish up undone lessons after a respite period. Panning back a bit, keep in mind that time is viewed herein as an illusion and that all things happen simultaneously.

When we work with the ancestors, we are primarily focused on those who are perceived to have led a good life. If you don’t feel good about the actions of an ancestor during their life- your best bet is to wish them the best and exclude them from your ancestral workings. In cases like these, it is most often the case that the soul in question has had to rest and reincarnate and doesn’t have the capacity to be of much help to you as they are still busy on their own journey.

As humans, we are nearing the end of the material cyclic journey- and its safe to say that many humans proceed to the spiritual realm after passing in this life. For this reason, many of our ancestors exist now in a spiritual realm of truth, power and divine love. We have the ability to tap into the guidance they send us simply by listening and by honoring them. In addition to basic shamanic-style journey work to meet with them, a simple ancestral shrine can be created so that the ancestors who are working with you have somewhere to ‘ground out’ their energy. Creating sacred space for them also ensures that any ancestors with ill intent cannot run wildly through your life but are allowed only one space to manifest their will.

An ancestral shrine can be as simple or elaborate as you like. All that’s really needed is a nice clean surface to place photos, relics or items that remind you and connect you to your genetic past.  Clean water and fruits can also be kept to provide thanks and strength in material form to those who help you. A good cleansing and prayer ritual when setting up your ancestral altar is a good idea as it sets the intention and lets them know that they alone are allowed in this space.

When we die, our death date becomes our new birth date. Celebrating the passing of ancestors with memory, candles, incense, favorite foods, stories about them, etc. on their death date is a very powerful way to stay connected to them.

You can also approach your ancestors with petitions as needed- especially if you have a problem that one of them was proficient in solving during their living time.

I don’t like to think of keeping ancestral shrines or working with them as worship. I believe worship is exclusive to the divine creator. I do feel that honoring them with a seat and with affection the same way you would if they were alive is a just way to maintain your connection to your clan and to those who have walked before you- opening your heart and life to guidance so that reinventing the wheel isn’t the name of the game.

Peace & Blessings,

Josh Williams

Greetings!

I wanted to talk today a little about obstacles. We hear this term a lot in our readings and in our unique life journeys- but what are they? How can we avoid them? Why do they happen?

We all know that if anyone ever said life in this world would be easy- they lied :)
But that doesn't mean that we have to live in strife and anxiety at every step. There is, in mystical terms, a right and wring way to suffer- and knowing this is of paramount importance since some level of suffering in this world is pretty much inevitable.


What are obstacles?
Obstacles, in this context, are loosely defined as anything preventing us from attaining our ideal, success or joy. They are the things, people and situations that get into our way when we are trying to follow our bliss. In order to dis-empower an obstacle- we have to know what it is... and in order to know what an obstacle is we have to first purify with a reality check :)
We often see obstacles as something outside of us- something being done to us or against us (i.e. SHE is doing this to me, THAT is in my way, THIS situation is preventing me from doing what I want, etc.) but the truth is that obstacles are simply reflections of internal dis-beliefs and/or psychic/cosmic calling cards giving you heads up that something is not quite right. Later on in this article we will explore how to deal with this :)

How do we avoid obstacles?
The simple answer to this question is that we cannot. Obstacles are the strongest way the universe can communicate to us a flashing red 'warning' sign. Negative emotions are the ones we respond to fastest and our subconscious knows that- so naturally if we are manifesting something from within or if the cosmos are trying to tell us something- negative situations are the way to go. Think about this: If the universe or our subconscious let us know we were straying from the path by sending us amazing sunsets and true love- we would probably not listen. Pain and suffering are sure fire triggers to get us to take action to make change as soon as possible.

Why do obstacles happen?
As I mentioned above- obstacles manifest (almost all the time) because we are manifesting them by projecting inner fear, guilt, toxic belief patterns, etc. out to the world around us and/or because the guiding force in the cosmos is giving us a swift kick in the read as a wake-up call we cannot ignore. It's not rare to find both of these issues happening at the same time because when our psyche is in line with cosmic will we will manifest things at the same rate the universe will.
Obstacles NEVER happen for no reason. In a universe where everything is left up to chance- it would statistically be impossible that the sun would rise at the right predicted time every day since we started recording history. This is not so- there is a latent order and intelligence in the cosmos that make things go the way they're supposed to... and the kicker is that when things seem the most chaotic and painful they are usually the most imbued with cosmic attention!
Obstacles are actually one of the most merciful blessings we receive each day- and handling them the right way changes them from being obstacles to being life-savers...just like that!

I am often asked “how do I protect myself from bad energy?”. The process I teach to make this happen is not only simple- it is highly effective!

‘Bad energy’ comes into our systems through the chakras- energy centers in the body that ‘inhale and exhale’ life energy. Although most of us think of chakras as a purely Indian concept- they are actually expressed in mystic cultures all over the globe! When toxic vibes enter our energy field via the chakras or by attaching to our aura, they begin blocking off our connection to the pure forms of energy, creating energetic chaos in our systems and troubles in body, mind and emotions. Staying properly protected energetically is of utmost importance and I highly recommend everyone take this practice into their normal meditation routine; especially those of us who are psychic readers, healers or natural empaths.

If you are not familiar with the chakra system, it might help to do some basic research online to get a strong understanding of why my method works, or you can just go with it!

As in all spiritual work, it is important to begin by creating a safe, calm and undisturbed space where you can be in sanctuary from about 30 minutes.

I suggest this practice be performed monthly at the new moon, as this is a time when we can ‘begin again’, more easily rid ourselves of old energetic patterns that don’t serve us and seal up protective work.

We will be working with the seven common chakras, 4 extension chakras and auric field in this practice.

Step One:
Get comfy. Either sit, stand or lay down in a way that is comfortable for your body and will be without disturbances (this includes cell phones!) for about 30 minutes. You may want to take a purifying bath, use cleansing incense, light a special candle or play sacred music as well during this time. Do what works for you to create an atmosphere of healing and empowerment.

Step Two:
Do some gentle deep breathing to charge your system and get in touch with your body. Allow your breath to gently return to its normal pace after a few deep, focused breaths.

Step Three:
Starting at the root/base chakra (use the chart below as a cheat sheet!), visualize bands of appropriate color wrapping around your body in line with the chakra. The energy will wrap around you like a belt about 4” thick at the level of each respective chakra center. Slowly work your way up from the base. As you charge these bands of light, you may wish to recite a protective prayer, phrase or statement to further charge it and connect it to your subconscious mind. A list follows the cheat sheet to help you get some ideas about what each chakra can do to help you. Include these key powers in what you say and visualize. When you reach the crown chakra- you will want to wrap it two ways- first, around the crown of your head like a sock hat covering the entire crown of your skull. Second, make a band going down the front of your body up the back- running parallel to the chakra points.

Step Four:
Now, in the same manner as the chakras, create these energetic ‘belts’ around each hand and foot. It is best to move clockwise- right foot, right hand, left hand, left foot. Again, symbolism of each extension chakra follows the cheat sheet.

Step Five:
To close, create a shell of gold around your entire body, about 6” from the skin. This protects the aura and also empowers it. Scan the shell from bottom to top and really make sure you have no holes or spaces in it- make it solid, smooth, illuminated and strong!

Step Six:
Spend some time connecting to your new protective field. Anytime you feel you need it, simply remember it is there and in place. As you work this practice each month, you will begin to intuitively discover which chakras’ bands get torn down more and will be able to investigate why. Gently bring yourself back into your physical awareness, stretch well… go out and live your life protected, blessed and empowered!

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Root Chakra: Red, Life, physical body
Sacral Chakra: Orange, Sexuality, Creativity
Solar Plexus Chakra: Yellow, Personal power, will, our unique journey, our paths
Heart Chakra: Green, emotions, love, empathy, intuition
Throat Chakra: Blue, true, words, manifestation
Third Eye Chakra: Indigo, thoughts, beliefs, mind, desires
Crown Chakra: Purple, our connection to Divinity and true self, our spiritual path, ‘one-ness’
Hands: Gold, action, work, money
Feet: Gold, movement, travel, experience, karma

Peace & Great Blessings!
Josh Williams

It seems that the term 'illumination' has started to become a new-age meme rivaling that of 'enlightenment.

But what is illumination, and what can we do as individuals to bring ourselves closer to living it?

In this article, I'd like to explore some basic principles of illumination with you as I have experienced them,

and introduce you to a simple meditation technique that will help align your total being to the lights of lights!

The Light That Dims All Other Lights

In many mystic circles, all that exists is the light. The light is the very essence of Divinity which pervades and supports all that is. Light in this context should not be understood  as actual light as we know it- but rather a spiritual illumination which can only be described partially by the term 'light'. For many of us who have had profound experiences in momentary or extended elevated spiritual awareness, we often have a common theme among us of being wrapped in light that is like ten million suns. This light, as I have received it, is the very effulgence of the Divine- It's presence in all things and It's power of pervasiveness in all ways.

Mystics of old also referred to this light, especially in Qabala, as the 'dazzling darkness'. This is a wonderful expression of the light because it forces us not to get hung up on the idea of actual light, but rather an infinite and all-powerful light which is both dark and illuminated simultaneously.

Light is surely the first step of energy actualization- and for this reason, mystics from across time and the globe have used it as a metaphor for Divine presence and power.

The Way Of Illumination

Illumination, much like the popular conception of enlightenment, is simply that. It is the process of tapping the Divine presence within and without and expressing it in fullness. Illumination doesn't fundamentally change who we are- because it is always within us- rather it changes how we are. As we link ourselves to the Divine presence in such a powerful way as to call it illumination, we begin to see, hear, feel, touch, taste and live only that which is on the Divine platform. We still get hungry, cold and even afraid at times- but the way in which those things effect us is based on the spiritual paradigm instead of solely on the material.

Illumination is not a process of becoming the Divine- it is rather a process of walking in complete harmony with It and raising ourselves up to a higher state of spiritual consciousness. With illumination- we are completely plugged in to the limitless Divine and thus have a seemingly magical access to the full spectrum of Divine blessings and given powers without obstruction.

I also believe that like our personality-selves, illumination will have unique expressions within each of us. While we will still be inhabiting this mortal body with all of it's strengths and weaknesses, and while we'll still be under the laws of the universe- we begin to realize and enflesh deeper levels of ourselves, bigger gifts and a lot more connection to Source. This process slowly and gently raises us up to a vibration of pure limitless potential tailor-made for the unique and special person we are and gifts we have.

Contemplating The Light

As we walk our paths, one of the most powerful things we can believe and contemplate is that there is always the possibility and potential for more. More blessings, more abundance, more love, more wisdom, etc.  If we get trapped into the belief that what we have is the very best of what can be had- we will really just be putting glue on the switch so that the light can't be turned on. We truly exist in a world of infinite possibility- and to train our body, emotions and mind to step out of the limitation box and into the infinite creates magic in and of itself. This process of contemplating the light is really about catching ourselves thinking and being from a state of lack and limit. When we catch ourselves- we have to pause and replace that thought with a deep and powerful contemplation on the limitless and the truth of available blessings- and cultivate deep conviction in it!

Attuning Yourself To Illumination

You can perform this simple visualization meditation whenever you like to help remind, empower and attune you to the higher path of being. It is important with this meditation, as will all visualization meditations, that you have a solid association between the imagery of light and the many spiritual ideals and powers is represents so that the practice takes root firmly in your total being.

Work this meditation anywhere and anytime you feel comfortable. Try to remove any chances of being disturbed- this is your sacred personal time and the more you honor it as such- the more you'll get out of it!

Because of the deeply spiritual nature of this practice, you may want to consider performing it at the same time of day in the same place. This will build up a spiritual charge and also create connections to ascended spiritual teachers who will eventually be present to help your work.

Like most profound spiritual practices- the more simple something is the more power it can hold. Practices replete with confusing liturgies and ritual movement tend to disperse energy in remembering and acting out all of those details. A simple, humble practice is like an empty vase waiting to be filled up with the true power. Don't let the simplicity of powerful spiritual practices trick you into thinking they are not on the cosmic plane!

• Comfort yourself in the space and time you choose. You may wish to add music, incense, candles, opening/closing prayers, etc. Try your best to truly own this practice and let it unfold for you as an individual to become your own personal rite. What I present is always just a simple template- that is so there is room for you to make it your own, and make it something sacred for who and how you are right now.
• Close your eyes and work through relaxing the entire physical body one section at a time. Use the out breath to release tension and the in breath to draw in clean, empowered life energy.
• Instruct your mind and emotions to be still, and to relax into the moment. Visualization is a phenomenal technique because it allows us to engage our minds and emotions in the practice so that they don't wander off too much.
• Once you feel stable, centered and calm...
• Connect to the eternal light. Contemplate it's meanings and mysteries. Think of what it symbolizes and how it relates to Source and to you as an individual. Begin to feel the hidden light all around you coming forth. Slowly begin to perceive and feel it exposing itself- not from one place, but from all places!
• Really focus on the light until you can perceive that you, the room you are in, the neighborhood, city, state, country, world, universe, etc. is surrounded and saturated in light. Allow everything to keep it's familiar shape and feel- but wash it in the perception of seeing the hidden presence of Source as light.
• Once you feel you are swimming in the abyss of light consciousness...
• Be. This is the part that becomes tricky as the mind and emotions will want to wander. Gently bring them back over and over as long as you can maintain the awareness of the light. Simply be in it- feel it, experience it, allow it to speak, heal, bless. Simply enjoy existing for a time in this higher state of being.
• You'll know when it's time to be done. At that point, slowly and gently see the light fading back into it's hiding space. This way, when you come out of meditation and enter your waking life- you'll know a secret- the light is always there and always available to you now that you are connected to it!

You may want to run this meditation daily for nine days, then break for one to allow your lower sense the opportunity to perceive it in regular waking life.

This attunement will not likely bring you the fullness of illumination- and that's a good thing! It will, rather, gently initiate and train you into the ways of higher being and soon your entire life will start increasing in spiritual power and awareness. This meditation is one step of the process that I find very valuable, and think you will as well!

With blessings of the dazzling dark light...

Josh Williams

Most of us are familiar with the idea of Magic. Using spiritual and/or ritual techniques to increase the potential of manifesting our will in reality. Magic, by common understanding and practice, uses ritual implements like candles, herbs, symbols, actions and words of power to effect change in consensus reality. These actions can be used to create transformation, change, bring healing, remove negativity, attract desired goals and repel undesired manifestations. Most every culture in the world has some form of folk, mystic or ritual magic they use, and in many circles, ancient styles are being brought back via re-constructionist spiritual movements (Wicca, East Anglian, Enochian, Ceremonial, Neo-Shamanism, etc.). As an answer to receiving many questions from clients and blog readers about how my style of Energy Magic differs and resonates with the traditional notion of magic and the how's and why's of its effectiveness, I'd like to share this article with you.

Energy Magic

As mentioned above, magic is the process of increasing the power of manifestation of ones personal will using ritual or active principles. Magic, like prayer, works with subtle energies; calling them forth and directing them to help effect a person or situation. With common magic, ritual items like candles, herbs, string, mirrors, etc. are used as physical symbols for the underlying energy they represent. The art of 'contagion magic' posits that changes or direction of empowered items on one levelwill affect who or what they represent on the same level. This is why the use of poppits, dolls and personal effects are so powerful- by doing to one thing, a similar change is created in the source or resonance of that thing.

Buzzing behind ritual magic is an infinite spectrum of energy patterns and vibrations. In its essence, energy, the stuff of life, is neutral. It emanates from Source as the all-pervading presence of power. Like water, energy takes on the attributes of that which holds it. If you place water in a green glass, the water takes on the qualities of green. Similarly, if you call forth energy into an empowered and intentional form, it will begin resonating at that level and 'become' a powerhouse of that ideal if done properly.

In my style of Energy Magic, I work backwards from traditional/common magic. I go directly to Source and follow this basic guideline:

• Call forth, from Source, the needed resonances, vibratory patterns and energy workings needed by the individual(s) I am serving.
• Receive the answers in the form of concrete symbolism (i.e. cleansing, rose energy, grounding, fertility, etc.) These symbols come to me in a language that is all my own- and in turn would come to another person in their own internal language.
• Once I receive the guidance of how to help, I begin creating vibrational and energetic templates in spiritual space. This process involves entering a deep but controlled trance state.
• Once the templates, vibratory forces and energetic forms are created, I meet with the person(s) I am serving on an energetic 'time and space irrelevant' level. At this point, a very gentle merging of the forms to the individual takes place. Where situations occur that I am working with two individuals (typically in love and romance workings), similar work takes place with a focus on empowering the spirit between them and charging it with the healing and templates.
• This work is checked, usually daily or several times a day, until I perceive it has set and is now owned by the person.

In summary, and to help clarify some of the more abstract spiritual aspects of this work...

What you desire is created in the form of energy vibration on a superior spiritual level of existence. It is then moved into our plane of existence, linked or bound to you, and allowed to unfold. As this process happens, the energy placed within you wants to call resonant energy to it, and at the same time it works to shake loose any beliefs, emotions, feelings or blockages that are opposed to it. The whole process gently leads you to openly receiving the blessings that are already there, helps to remove obstacles and blockages, helps you resonate with the goals you desire to manifest, and helps create overall balance and cosmic flow.

Where one person may light candles of specific colors at certain times of the day, I will go to the spiritual source of what empowers the color, the flame and the spoken words and channel that directly into the paradigm of the person I am serving. They are both roads leading to the same end, though I believe working strictly with energy tends to create quicker change and requires less time for me to do the working. In many cases, I can do a 10-20 minute working for a client right after speaking with them so that before my energy even leaves their field, the next wave of magic is coming in.

The Secret Of Energy Magic

The secret of energy magic is love. That is to say, anything we want is already given to us. The process of manifesting our will really relies simply on attuning to that will and removing any internal or external blockages that prevent it from manifesting naturally. In most cases of a clearly and heart-centered operating person, the action they wish to manifest is desired by them because it is right for them. The reason for it not showing up is not a case of them not deserving it, or needing to manipulate to get it- it's a case of them carrying internal blockages in the form of belief, history, karma, fear, toxicity, external influence, spiritual poisoning, etc. that prevents it from manifesting in a spontaneous and natural way.

The goal of the work I do is simply to remove blockages, attune the person I am serving to the highest goal, and open them up to receive the full power of the blessing-cosmos all around them. You can see how my work, although active in practice, is passive in effect. I don't do any work without Source granting permission and know from a far distance if the request given to me is in accord with Divine law or not.

Creating more intentional magic in your life is simply a matter of clearly identifying what you want, then meditating on that desire to see what comes up within you that ' doesn't believe in the goal or fears it. Then, one by one those issues are worked out until you are a vessel meant to hold your desire.

You truly can have whatever you desire- as long as it is the whole of you that desires it, and not just one part of you!

The Process

For me, energy magic, energy healing and energy workings are not something to be taken lightly. I am often asked why I do not charge my clients for these services, and the answer is simple. I am not the creator of the energy, the bestower of blessings or the maestro of the cosmos. I am simply a channel with intent, and nothing more. Charging for that work would be like me charging for the work another man does. It makes no sense. In the history of people who walk the path I do, we have always been called forth to be a present, available and active participant in the lives of those who receive our services. I wish only to maintain that current and do whatever I can to help create a more joyous, peaceful and balanced life for all so that we can toss off the fetters and focus on growth and spiritual progress.

I should note that I do require a live session for both connection and understanding of the works' goal before I do the work. There is no expectation of call length or money spent in this regard, although a sufficient length of time to cover all topics and help compensate me for my time, energy and presence is always greatly appreciated.

How Can Energy Magic Work For You?

The best way to know is always to ask! Your session with me provides you with a detailed, quick and accurate connection to psychic and spiritual guidance- and the effectiveness and potential of energy magic for your situation can also be discussed. Some situations require only a blessing and some personal work on your end. Others require only some energy work on my end. Some require a bit of both in varying degrees. If you are willing, ready and excited to play an active and accountable role in the manifestation of your goals and the realization of total health, joy and spiritual balance- then we will work great together as a team!

I look forward to serving you and your unique life journey with the limitless tools of Source and Heart...

Josh Williams

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Since time immemorial, dreams have baffled, amazed, guided and even terrified those they visit. Countless prophets and sages have used dreams as an interface to receive cosmic and Divine guidance- and you can too!

There are seriously hundreds if not thousands of theories about what dreams are, where they come from and why they happen. Some speculate they are simply leftover chemicals firing and creating memory or fantasy based hallucinations during sleep. Others believe the soul itself journeys during the rest of the body (since the soul needs no sleep) to ethereal realms where what is dreams is really happening.

No matter how you view dream time, there is no avoiding how powerful they are.

How many times has the emotions, experiences and adventures of an intense dream been on your mind all day?
How many times have your dreams uncannily reflected what was happening in your waking life at that time?

Dreams always seem sort of 'hit or miss', in that some of them seem more real and relevant to waking life while others seem just completely wild and fantastic.

What if there was a way you could control and define what you dreamed about, ensure you remembered the information when you woke up and even got powerful guidance, warnings, empowerment and spiritual blessings while you slept?

You can!
And I'd like to show you how.


The Philosophy Of Dreams

In order to teach the technique I am about to- I need to give you a little information about where I feel dreams come from. I will keep this short and in layman's terms- but if you'd like to know more about this powerful subject- please email me! Dreams, in my experience and belief, are not unlike the waking world. We, as participants, experience sights, scents, feelings, emotions, events, people, etc. and react to them or flow with them. Dreaming is different because the physical sense are not engaged. When the body shuts down for sleep, the soul is able to see clearly on the spiritual realm as the body is not active and sending sensory information. Think of this in terms of anesthesia- is all senses are completely turned off- what's left? Soul. Dreaming allows the soul to explore it's own reality and paradigm outside the confines of the physical realm. Everything the soul sees is still completely relevant to its own journey- just without so much skin in the way :)

The Power Of Dreams

Because the soul is the main receptor instead of the limited physical senses in the dream- anything is possible. The real power in dreams is the ability for the soul to get a bird's eye view of the life journey and return like a messenger to the body. Dreams are meant to give those who pay attention information they could not otherwise see or perceive in waking consciousness. Answers, guidance, healing, spiritual attunemenet, warnings and pre-cognitive visions are all the language of dreams. When you tap the power of what's happening in your dream time, you'll have access to cosmic wisdom from the view of the soul!


The Language Of Dreams

Many of us tend to be overwhelmed, scared or confused by our dreams because of the language. Often imagery is fantastic and nonsensical. Familiar events happen in the wrong place, houses are parked on the wrong yard, people irrelevant to our lives appear with frequency.
What does it all mean?
The secret to knowing what's being said in your dreams is one every psychic visionary has had to undergo to accomplish their work- learning the unique symbolism of your soul. You will dream in symbolism, language, images, feelings, etc. that are completely unique to who you are as a soul on a unique journey. What a snake in my dream means to me (secrets being revealed about others motives) may mean something entirely different to you (transformation, death, decay).

The easier and simultaneously simplest trick to harnessing the power of dreams is this: Trust yourself!
YOU alone must interpret your dreams based on how they make YOU feel. The things you experience and see must be analyzed in a waking state and how those experiences effect you relates to what they are telling you!

If someone you have had zero concern for or contact with pops into your dreams for a few weeks- it may have nothing to do with them as a person, you need to define how that person allowed you to feel or experience something (love, trust, anger, pure hatred, etc.) that has burned them into a symbol for that energy in your consciousness. Dreams are a spiritual force that should be accepted by everyone who wants to hear directly from the core of their being.

Interpretation should only be handled by the one person who knows the true meanings of the symbols presented- YOU.

Dreams should be respected as a sacred journey, a blessed event and a cosmic guiding light.


The Direction Of Dreams

So, all of that being said- you are welcome to allow your dreams to free-flow and simply work with whatever seems to come through on the nights you dream. On the other hand- you have the option of directing what types of information and experiences you work out in dreams in a very simple way.

The secret to controlling what you dream is this:
What you dedicate you dream!

This means, the thoughts that run the strongest in your subconscious mind are likely to be the ones the soul tries to heal, guide and empower while you sleep. If a problem or issue is big enough to bounce around in your subconscious all day- it's pretty likely the soul will take that as a sign that something needs to be dealt with. Getting thoughts, fears, confusions, hurt, etc. that strongly bounces around in your conscious mind to set in your subconscious is not an easy feat- but there is a back door that has proven to be extremely effective for me personally and those I serve.

The Five-Fold Rooting

To root something in your subconscious- it needs to have an effect on every level of your being. Most of the time we get issues stuck on the mental/logical (thinking about them a lot) or emotional (feeling about them a lot) plane, and never let them hit other levels of our being. If this happens- the subconscious will of course be aware of them, but won't take them seriously because we are keeping them confined to one or two levels of being. In order to get dreams to go where you want them to- you need to ground the issue out in every level of your being.This exercise should be performed once during the day and once before sleep.


Body: The body itself needs to be included in the issue. If you are seeking guidance on a break-up or lost love, try thinking of the person as you firmly pat down your body. Imagine waking up the memory, emotions, thoughts, etc. that rest in your body to respond to what you're thinking about.

Emotions: Sit for a moment and concentrate on the issue at hand (new job? loneliness? healing crisis?) and really allow the emotions associated with that to well up. Really get emotionally fired up about it until you feel the emotions plateau and begin to subside. If you need to cry, laugh, or emote in any other way- do it! Expressive emotions are a key to tapping the subconscious!

Mind: Replay or visulaize the issue in your mind as real as possible. See the events that led up to where you are now. Replay how your path has led you here. See yourself as you are now experiencing them. Use your inner-eye to visualize and 'see' it all happening from within.

Energy: Once the mind has been engaged, take account of how those thoughts made you feel. Try to perceive the energy coursing through your being becoming thicker, slower, faster, lighter, darker, etc. If you can't perceive it- fake it. Imagine how the subtle life force within your field might be affected by this issue and try to coax yourself into perceiving it- even with creative visualization.

Soul: Acknowledge the silent witness of the soul seeing all of this. Try to imagine seeing it from the view of eternalness. How do you think the eternal, individual soul perceives this situation? How do you think this situation might be actually helping you in ways you can't see yet? This is your time to connect to the positive and optimistic side of a negative issue, or the more spiritual side of a positive issue.

Again, this exercise should be performed at least once during the day (2 or 3 times is even better!) and once before you get into bed. If you don't get results on the first night, try the next day.
It may take some time and some acclimation for you to get in control- but once you do it one time, its yours forever!

You also may be one of those people who dream in very layers symbolism. This means that although the dream may seem to have zero resonance with the issue you put out there- it may be speaking directly to it. Honor ALL dreams you have while you are working with this process and give anything you dream, the chance to give you clarity!

Using The Tools You Receive

The morning that you wake up having dreamed about the issue, follow these steps to ensure the healing, empowerment, guidance and blessings you received on the ethereal plane get rooted out in your waking life:

• Express gratitude to the divine, and be humbly proud of yourself for learning this spiritual technique that can be used to bring light and power to your journey!
• Journal! Write as simply or as descriptively what you encountered in dream time. Make sure and note what exactly you were looking for and how it relates to what you dreamed about.
• Put the dream and the journal out of the way until tomorrow. Give yourself one day to 'come down and unwind'.
• The following day, when you are relaxed and open- re-read your journal and begin interpreting it. This is your time to be your own best psychic, tap the unique symbolism that your soul speaks and really connect with the power and beneficence of the Cosmic!

May your dreams be blessed with healing, guidance, empowerment and the discovery of your great truth!

Peace & Blessings,
Josh Williams

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Prayer is an intense act.
It is saturated with feelings of religious pride, bearing one's soul, connecting the the Divine and cosmic power. I am a big believer in the power of prayer- and I would like to share some ideas with you of a non-sectarian nature to help empower, inspire and elevate your personal prayer practices. I realize that my personal beliefs may not be the same as yours- so I ask you to read this article openly, and extract what works for you while leaving the rest. I will be presenting this article by approaching key points of prayer and then presenting empowering wisdom about those points for your consideration. What follows is a somewhat watered down version of what I teach my clients in a professional setting- watered down because some things are better said than typed :)

۞ Know Your Audience
I think that a majority of people pray in some way. There are certainly conscious and unconscious prayers that happen with us at any given time. Part of making prayer more effective and empowering is knowing who we are praying to. I often work with people who simply 'pray to God', but have no intimate, loving relationship with that God. The lack of this intense emotional prowess tends make prayers ego-based instead of soul-based. The first step to getting on track to seriously magical prayer work is to create a solid, emotional, present and tangible relationship with the Divine. Whether you work with sacred writings, sacred iconography, meditations, etc. the goal is the same- we must love and yearn for Divine interaction more than we do anything else on your lives. This is a mystical truth taught by Rumi, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Inayat Vilayat Khan and many other saints of the heart. It can be common for us to project our own ego onto the Divine. We ascribe functionality to the Source solely because we have issue with that functionality. We may feel weak and thus God is a warrior. We may feel impoverished and thus God is the all-wealthy. These things are true- but there is a fine line between letting God be God and us being completely lazy. Armchair prayer is not effective. Prayer is a precursor to action! So, if we are broke- we don't pray to the God of riches, because that's just our ego trying to tap into something we believe we don't have. Instead, we pray to the God of mercy who lifts up those who are not living their full potential and helps them find their abundance, strength, and tap the limiteless blessings flowing forth. Feel the difference?

۞ Time & Space
There are two types of personal prayer. Formal and informal. Formal prayer consists of a more ritualized setting where some type of purification rite may take place, a special garment may be worn, a special space/altar/shrine may be used, etc. Informal prayer is that spontaneous surrender and dependence on the Divine that comes forth at anytime- in traffic, before a quick meal, under the breath in a meeting, etc. Informal prayer is a wonderful thing- and I think it's importance cannot be stressed enough. Allowing the Divine into your paradigm consciously as much as possible is a cosmic medicine par excellence. I think informal prayer is the most commonly celebrated among modern day seekers, so I want to present a little something about formal prayer to help even the work.

Formal prayer should involve three steps: 1) Setting the intention to pray with words, actions, rituals, etc. 2) Entering a specified sprayer space at a specified time and 3) opening up as much as possible- both to receive fully and offer fully. Let's explore each of these points in turn:

1) Taking a purifying bath, wearing a prayer cloth, smudging, grounding, etc. are all great ways to enter a ritual prayer space.
2) Ritual prayer is best when performed in the same space at the same time daily. This allows the etheric field to be charged thus deepening your prayer power each time. Praying at the same hour each day also attracts positive spiritual vibrations and ascended souls to support you in your work.
3) We block blessings. I know this sounds crazy- but its true. We try so hard to micro-manage our lives and be the 'do-er', that often times I see clients with loads of Divine guidance sitting on their heads waiting to be welcomed in.

Coming to your prayer work from a place of total acceptance, surrender and openness is the key to true magic in prayer. This takes time to work on- but having the intention that you want to experience total release helps create it.

۞ A Flame Cannot Burn Itself
When we pray, the Most High who we approach is simultaneously the listener and the empowered of speech. The thoughts, words, vibrations, etc. we use to communicate in prayer are supported and powered by the same Divine we speak to. Because of this, our prayer can be simple- it's not the words that matter but the connection we make. The Divine already knows what we need- and it is in our opening up to receive that the blessings come... not in making demands or petitions.

۞ What You Want And What You Get
When engaging in prayer work- surrender is the key as we have discussed. This means that although you may want a certain situation to happen a certain way- it might not. You see your life from one finite, liner and often ego-based perspective. The Divine sees it all- the source, the transformation, the reactions, the effect. Keep your heart and mind open and let the Divine be the Divine. We don't spend our lives worrying about the fact that we are not mechanics- because we know that if our vehicle breaks down, there is someone who can handle that expertly. Similarly, we cannot worry about some of the nuances in our lives because there is the Divine who is expert at handling them. If we can take action- we must. If we are lost, we must surrender and allow eagerly the Divine to give and do what it is best at giving and doing.

۞ Allow The Light
Many of us struggle with presenting certain things to the Divine. Personally, I struggled for a long time with praying about money or health- because I felt I should only be praying for Divine things and nothing mundane. Then I woke up. Life is life- the Divine knows how things roll here in the material manifestation. Hide nothing. Allow the light of the Divine to shine onto every corner of your heart and being and expose it all. After all, what can you hide that the Supreme cannot seek and find?

۞ Hang
After prayer work- spend some time basking in the love. When you re-renter your life, write what you prayed about off for a time. You sent the letter- don't stress out about it now- it's on it's way and the action will come. Avoid getting caught in the feeling of 'free falling' after prayer- where you know something is going to happen but fear what it might be. Fear attracts fear- misery loves company! Instead, have faith that you outsourced your issue to the One who can truly solve ALL issues in the BEST WAY POSSIBLE... better even than you can imagine. I know that's the scary part- we have problems and want them solved our way.. but that's like eating chocolate flavored candy over eating real chocolate. Incomparable!

Believe in your prayer work. Be dedicated. Be totally accountable for your path and seek guidance that allows YOU to do the footwork. Asking the Divine to do everything for you is pointless- since not doing and experiencing negates the point of being alive. That may be the only true offense to the Divine.

I hope this exploration of prayer will help give you the confidence, trust and guidance to really connect deeply to prayer work. I encourage you to give it a try and experience a dive into the ocean of love for yourself!

Peace & Blessings,

Greetings all!
In today's article, I'd like to explore with you the power of color and how to harness it for healing, empowerment and success!


What Is Color?
Color is light energy manifest! Light (as far as humans can perceive it) is made op of wavelengths in 7 visible colors. Think rainbow-red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. When light hits an object (say a car, a flower or a painting), some of the wavelengths get absorbed by that object- while others bounce off of it. The wavelengths that bounce off enter into our eyes, get interpreted by our brains and we perceive CoLoR! There's a whole amazing process that takes place within our eye-to-brain system that is totally worth learning about if you are interested... try a simple Google.com search for "how we see color" for more info.


What makes color so magical?
That's a great question and one that there are as many answers to as... well, color combination! I have my own feeling about color healing and I will share it with you here. Color, much like plants, gemstones, planets, stars, locations and sounds carries a specific vibrational pattern- think of this as it's signature. Everything in the natural world from healing herbs to quartz crystals have a vibrational signature. As humans- we also have a unique vibrational signature, but sometimes ours can get a little out of balance. By applying a solid, cosmic vibrational pattern to our own, our systems are literally 'trained' on how to behave properly on an energetic level. Think of this as dropping food dye into water- the water takes on the pattern of color because of it's influence...in the same way, our energetic/subtle bodies can 'take on' or 'learn' a vibration by interacting with it. I believe that colors and other natural resonances are clean and pure primordial vibrations; literally emanations from the Divine as part of the creative flux. As we progress through our lives, we experience disease, imbalance, lack, illness, etc. - all physical manifestations of something that first took place on an energetic level. Thus, by using vibrations of energy we can give our systems a cosmic tune-up and bring everything back into balance and power!

How do I work with color?
Simple..be around it! The three best methods I've found for working with color vibration are:

1. Surround yourself with the color carrying the vibrational 'medicine' you're looking for- clothing, flowers, art, etc.
2. Do meditative deep breathing exercises imagining t a pure stream of your color entering into your heart from the cosmic in the in-breath then filling every fiber of your body and aura on the out breath.
3. Meditate solely within your mind's eye on a color. Try to fill you internal creative visualization with nothing but an endless sea of your color.

1. Enter a calm, relaxed and meditative space. Feel free to say a prayer or invocation as desired.
2. Call up the part of your own being that knows how to heal your imbalance. I like to use "I call forth that blessed part of my being that is my inner healer and knows the medicine which truly brings me balance". Spend a moment experiencing this connection in any way it comes to you (visual, sensations, feelings, emotions, etc.)
3. Now, as if this was another person, begin internal dialog. you might say "Inner healer, what color will balance and empower me to overcome/bring in ____(state affliction or desire here)___".
4. In a calm and receptive way, allow a color to come into your mind's eye. Don't second guess yourself. Allow whatever happens to happen. I once worked with a client who experienced a 'taste' that meant green to her rather than seeing green in her mind's eye. If you get a flash of more than one color- they all need to be worked with one at a time and individually.
5. Keep in mind that this does not only have to be used for physical/emotional issues. You can work with this for abundance, attracting the right partner, coming closer to Divinity, etc. Any 'initiation' you need help with bringing you in to a new or higher phase of your life journey can be worked with.
6. Using color therapy is a spiritual counterpart to your seeking professional medical or mental care if that is needed. Spiritual workings are meant to support and empower us working with another blessing in our lives- doctors, financial advisers, etc. Please do not rely solely on spiritual healing techniques in case of a medical illness!

Color is just one of many vibrational blessings we have to work with on our life journeys. Accepting these gifts into our lives is direct communion and reception of Divine blessings and really does make a big impact! I hope you enjoy exploring more about color and it's healing properties...Get Color & Get Power!

Peace & Colorful Blessings!
Josh Williams

Most of us are aware of how our environment effects our moods. The rise in popularity of spirit-based design arts like Feng-Shui and Vaashtu have really got people thinking more about the power of space and the magic of placement. In this article, I'd like to explore some ideas and suggestions with you that will help you call forth the natural sense of balance and flow within you and use it to empower the space around you!

Feng-Shui & Vaashtu

Feng-Shui is a sacred Taoist (Chinese) method of working with the natural elements of a space to create balance and harmony. Feng-Shui translates to 'wind-water' and calls forth the idea of bringing nature into our space and doing so in a way that creates wind-and-water-like balance. Through Feng-Shui, the desired elements of a space (bed, desk, chair, table, etc.) are viewed from an elemental perspective and placed in direction-based parts of the space and in specific groupings that create a natural resonance between those elements. In addition, especially in the Black Cat School Style of Feng-Shui, charms like mirrors, chimes, animal figures and words are use to tie a space together spiritually for optimal harmony. Feng-Shui focuses on diagnosing a space to define how it is out of balance and then taking the steps needed to correct or 'fix' that imbalance.

Like Feng-Shui, Vaashtu is also a spiritually-based art and science of space. Hailing from ancient Vedic sacred texts (India), Vaashtu uses a map of the 'world man' (Visvakarma) to define how a space should be used. The same principles are used in the construction of many Hindu temples. In this system, one of the many Vaashtu Yantras (sacred pattern) are super-imposed over a map of the space. These Yantras include spaces for planets, Deities, the Earth, the primordial man, colors, etc. and the space is then arranged so that the right elements in the space correspond to the right areas of the Yantra. Also in Vaashtu is the practice of installing heavenly/planetary Personalities in the form of the Navagraha Deities into the space to ensure it's harmony and protection.

These are both fascinating areas of study that helped me personally delve into the power of external energy flow and geomancy. If you are interested in the subject, I highly recommend you check out some books and websites to learn more! In this article, we'll be focusing less on established schools of spiritual design and more on tapping our own innate ability to sense and work with energy flow in our space. Home or office- intuitive design can truly bring magic all around you!

Intuitive Design

I've always believed that the space we keep is a reflection of our hearts. The home or office we work in is, in its own way, an intuitive manifestation of where we are and how we are at the time we design and 'own' that space. Where we choose to put furniture, what colors we pick and what other design elements seem right reflect what's relevant in our minds and hearts. Several months or years down the road- we may decide that this isn't right anymore and switch everything around. Space, like life, should be dynamic and set up in a way that allows us to make changes to it as we make changes within ourselves.

With intuitive design, we are simply doing what feels right for our space while being more mindful of the choices we make- and adding elements that may not seem natural right now to call forth their natural vibrations which may fulfill needs we have in general. In this process, we are choosing to design a space just like we normally would- but instead of just labeling design elements as 'love it' or 'hate it', we are taking time to meditate on WHY we may be so attracted to one thing and less to another. Intuitive design requires us to explore the meanings of colors, symbols, animals, materials, directions, etc. from many cultures and belief systems to try and understand holistically why we like what we do so that we can fully own that liking. In addition, it requires us to identify lack and desire in our life so that we can in turn identify symbolism to bring into the space that will resonate with filling that lack or manifesting that desire.

The internet may be your very best resource in this work- tons of information is out there for free about color meaning, symbolism, directions, placement, plant meanings, animal totem symbolism, stones, etc. Use whatever resources you have to both honor your intuitive creativity and identify what you can bring into your space to create perfection.

What Feels Right Probably Is Right

As human beings, we are acutely aware of energy flow in and around us- although it can e easy to clock out the small voice that tells us what all of that means. In designing and owning space, it's important to follow your intuition- especially in how furniture of mass is placed and what color schemes you choose. Let go of what's popular and instead choose to work with what's potent- for you as an individual. Let your space be a reflection of you so that when you are in it- you are getting closer to your own power without doing anything!

Energy and vibration needs to be able to flow through a space freely, and this is why working with big furniture should be done with intention and mindfulness. Make sure the space feels open, flowing and easy to be in. Try to avoid letting furniture or other design elements 'block' energy from flowing through a room. Once you've come up with a design plan- think of it in terms of how easily it would be for a breeze or energy form to move through and around the room. Look at windows and doors as portals for fresh energy and make sure they stay open and inviting. Follow your own intuition in creating a space that houses your own energy field and that of the space you are in with harmony and relaxation.

Making Magic With Design

If there's a specific energy you'd like to foster in your space- like abundance for your office, love in the bedroom, relaxation in the living room, etc.- then you're in luck! The natural world around is buzzes with symbols, colors, stones, etc. that all act to call forth an energy flow and help you get in tune with it for your own life.

Bring this magic into your space by first defining what it is you want. Then, research symbolism, color, gemstones, materials, directions, etc. from cultures or systems you feel comfortable with (Feng-Shui, Vaashtu, Wicca, New Age Healing, etc.) and bring them into your space in a creative way. You may wish to use certain healing colors in tapestries, upholstery or paintings. You could place your cash register or desk in the direction of wealth. You might also consider growing house plants that have symbolism of healing, prosperity, love, etc. (for more on the healing power of house plants, check out my article HERE).

Feel free to use whatever symbolism means something to you- and recognize the magic it will create! If you add a design element with intention, you'll create a conscious and subconscious link that will be activated and empowered every time you perceive the object! In no time at all you'll start walking in line with the symbol and manifesting it's meaning for real in your life!

Healing Sick Space

Just as we can call forth things we want into our space, we can also remove things from our lives we don't want that may hold root in our space. If you struggle with recurring health problems, fighting, bad communication with lovers, infertility, etc. you may want to try and identify how these things are reflected in your sacred space.

Remember that the space is a reflection of the heart- and it's a two-way street!

Is the space dirty and cluttered, creating mis-communication and a sense of chaos in the heart? Are the houseplants wilted and sunlight being blocked created a sense of ill health? Are the colors lacking in diversity or is the furniture creating boredom or depression?

You can also use your sacred space (home or office) for moving meditations in your life. If you feel stuck- clean and meditate! If you feel trapped- re-arrange some furniture and open up the space while you meditate. If you feel bored or depressed- add some color and fun to your space while you meditate! These items can be inexpensive and easy to find in the form of fabric pieces, home made art works, second-hand shops, etc. Get creative and get the energy moving toward a more magical life through sacred space!

Look at the space you live or work in and see how it might be reinforcing negative things going on within you... then get inspired, creative and excited to fix it! As you to do your space you do to yourself- that can be your mantra as you work through cleaning, cleansing, arranging and designing!

More on spiritual cleansing and protection of your space can be found in my article posted HERE, and a clean slate is always a great way to start!

With blessings of abundance, health and joy in your sacred space...

Josh Williams

www.JoshWilliamsOnline.com

Human beings are designed and meant to be social animals. Because of this, our complex energetic bodies have a very wondrous method of reaching out and connecting to others- even before we consciously do so. Thread-like tentacles move from our energy matrix into the world around us connecting us to others, reading energetic/soul compatibility, sharing energetic feedback and transferring intuitive information.
If you’ve ever walked by someone and gotten a ‘bad vibe’, it’s likely that you projected a cord and the chemistry was all wrong.
Cords always make the first impression. Before you ever approach the woman at the bar and introduce yourself, a cord has connected the two of you and the energy is flowing. When long lost friends randomly enter our consciousness- often times its because the cord that has connected us all these years has been triggered, empowered or removed causing a conscious manifestation of its purpose.


There are countless ways in which cords serve us- but what I’d like to focus on here is how we can take control of them and remove negativity from our lives when needed.
Our example:
A husband and wife, married 11 years. These two have countless cords connecting them all based on the main cord of their relationship. Each interaction, event, etc. creates a new cord. Some are temporary- others that reinforce latent issues within us stay longer because we feed them. Let’s assume these two have a pretty heated argument. A cord is created that resonates at the vibration of the fight and feeds through the core cord of their actual relationship. Best course of action: cut the cord! This will help drain negativity and power from the situation, let each person cool down, prevent the situation from going heart deep and open each person to issue-free healing. Cutting a cord is a way to psychically, ritually and consciously remove the power from a situation that doesn’t serve you. Any time something happens you don’t like- you should follow up shortly after and cut the cord that connects you to that situation. Cutting cords does NOT prevent you from learning lessons, and it does not cut another person from your life. It simply removes energetic expressions from your matrix that are not serving you. To cut cords, simply close your eyes, get calm and ask that the cord(s) from any situation be shown to you… allow yourself to see one or many cords coming from your core reaching out to the situation/person/time. Then, by whatever means you life- cut them. Use a kitchen knife, a chainsaw, TNT or even your teeth! When you cut the cord, imagine the cord shrivel and disintegrate due to being cut off… now you have your power back and are not subtly and subconsciously feeding and energizing a situation that doesn’t serve you. Doing this tells your mind to let go, your heart to get bigger and your energetic body to heal and recharge. It also alleviates the possibility of attracting more similar situations since the like-attracts-like law cant effect you since that vibration is no longer within you.

Try cutting cords to migraines, traffic jams, arguments, past hurts, people who are causing you trouble.harm, etc. You can also perform a big cutting anytime by asking that all cords which don’t serve you in a positive and loving way be shown- then cut ‘em up!

You can also perform cord strengthening meditations when there’s a cord you DO want..Like the cord that connects you to your husband who’s on work travel for a while, a long friend you’d like to see again, a time in your life you were really happy, etc. Call up those cords and imagine filling them with loving energy. See the energy surging between you and the goal via the cord in strong waves. Allow the cord to become more prominent in your matrix and feel free to tell it how you’d like things to change- your words will affect the way it processes energy!

I encourage you to begin working with subtle energy. It is the driving force for every aspect of our life experience- and by being in tune with it- we can truly walk a magical path!

Peace & Blessings,
Josh Williams