#intuition exercise

Like I ask them to tell me something, and, they tell me a few secrets.

Today, they told me this story of an Emperor and his route to a happy union with a dutiful Empress. They told me how he almost lost her by getting too lost in his thoughts and cut throat ways of achieving money; making him indifferent towards her.

They told me that he was being silly, because even if they became destitute or suffered hard times, they would still have each other. And, true abundance would knock his door when he's with her. And, it was ace of pentacles or coin. So, the abundance is literally coins 🤑. I wouldn't be surprised if he thinks she's lucky for him.

And, they showed me how they could get a happy ending. Could because, it's a choice and chance. I mean it depends on if he chooses to or succeeds in letting go of his fear and indifference. Or maybe it's other things related to the king of swords. Or maybe it's someone else's choice and influence.

Let's practice creating your own correspondences for your craft. Look at the shell in my hand. Hone in on the energy you feel from it. What does it say to you? Does it remind you of a planetary energy? A god or goddess? And element? An emotion? A tarot card or rune? Or something else?

Take a few deep, thoughtful breaths. Ask yourself and your guides the question: am i on the right path?

Choose a pile! From left to right the order is 1-4.

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Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4

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Decks used:

Doreen Virtue's Life Purpose Oracle

Esther and Jerry Hicks's Ask and it is Given

Stephanie Pui-Mun Law's Shadowscapes Tarot

Pauline Cassidy's The Faerie Guidance Oracle

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Haven't chosen a group yet? Click here!

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Hello group 4 babes! Let's see if you're on the right path.

I feel like something changed with group 4 and that stopped you from moving forward. You're not on the wrong path necessarily-- just right on the edge of your path, waiting. The "Sensitivity" card suggests to me that those who chose this group might be empathic or otherwise highly sensitive people. In combination with "four of swords" and "death", it seems that something may have happened which cause you to have a need to regroup and assess. This is exactly what you need to do, and it's okay to take time away to assess your needs and next steps. With the Justice card I feel that you're moving away from a situation which was unfair to you, and stepping into a more balanced state of being. The card "i won't put those unwanted ingredients in my pie" lets me know that you've already stepped away from what is no longer serving you, and have decided to take care of yourself, your wants, your needs. Those of you who haven't done this yet need to make yourselves a priority-- you can't progress while carrying dead weight or being in situations that no longer serve you. The death card lets me know that you are in the process of renewal and transformation, and "i am standing on the leading edge of thought" lets me know that you are wanting to make a step forward, but still hesitant. Take the time to gain clarity and align your vibration with what you want and where you want to go-- once you know what you need to do next, you will be able to take the next steps. The "writing" card suggests to me that through writing down your experiences or journaling, clarity will flow easily to you. Alternatively, some of you may be able to receive guidance through automatic writing. If you have been considering writing as a career or hobby, this is your green light to begin, as it is aligned with your highest good and along your path. Similarly, the yoga card suggests yoga may be beneficial to help bring your energy back into balance after the turmoil you have experienced, and it will soothe your sensitive soul. The balance in energy, which the justice card also suggests is necessary, will help to brimg you clarity and light the way for you to move forward. The Knight of Cups may serve as a confirmation card for some of you, especially if you are a water sign (cancer, scorpio, pisces) or resonate with the qualities of being romantic, pure of heart, creative, imaginative, emotional, and compassionate. If any of those things resonate, that is a sign this message is for you. If those do not resonate for you, it is possible that this card is suggesting what your path is about. This is also a card which again suggests an empathic person. If this card does not represent you, it represents your journey of discovering your sensitivity and your purity of heart. Pure intentions will lead you to the correct path. With the Knight of Cups and Justice, even four of swords, i am also feeling that the purpose of your path right now is to learn to protect not only your loved ones but yourself. Whatever adversities you have faced have been present to show you the importance of taking care of yourself, and this period of care is the correct direction for you now. "There is enough room for all ideas and experiences" in this context i believe is referencing that you can be conscious of others while also taking care of yourself. No two paths are the same, so avoid comparisons. Going after what you want is not taking too much-- the universe has unlimited resources to deliver you what you want and need. The "strength" card is a clear message that no matter what, you will be able to move forward from this and recover. Your soul is strong and bright. The "beauty" card suggests that when you are in alignment with your path, you will notice the beauty in the world more abundantly. Your inner light shines brightly, and your purity of spirit will always take you back to where you need to be. Numbers to look out for: 37, 36, 16, 13, 4.

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And that's all for group 4!

Hey! Good question, and thanks for asking! To start to answer it, i'll just say this: don't get discouraged if tarot readings don't seem overly accurate or resonate. Often times tarot is used to help us understand the world through different perspectives, and gain deeper insights despite our perception of the knowledge we already have. So if readings aren't resonating, perhaps this signifies a need in a change of perspective! Try to apply the cards as best you can, and consider the advice they give. It might not be the most accurate thing you get in a reading, but it will help you in your journey to understanding your situation and the tarot itself.

Of course, there are always ways to strengthen intuitive work and get more accuracy as well! It could be a matter of bonding with the tarot deck, practicing often, or maybe the tarot deck being in need of a cleansing/clearing. Here are some links to things i've posted a while back regarding this question, but i still find them relevant and would say the same if i were to type it out all over again, so i hope it can be helpful to you!

how i strengthened my intuition

opening the 3rd eye

Idk about anyone else but when i leave my phone on vibrate i can sometimes tell who or what my messages and notifications are from by the way it sounds!

To try this out, text someone (or pick a time when you know you'll be receiving a text from them) and turn your phone on vibrate. When the text comes in, take note of what the notification sounds like and feels like. Was it happy? Excited? Somber? Heavy? Take note!

Then, text two people and wait for the responses to come in. Can you guess who replied first? Why do you think it was them? Check, and see if you were right!

The more you practice, the easier it will get to identify. This is an easy way to strengthen and practice intuition and can be used daily without much prior thought. If anyone has questions about this pls feel free to ask! If you try it out, i'd love to hear how it goes

Hi there friend! It's quite the process of strengthening intuition, but i will do my best to give you tips and let you know how i did it!

Firstly, i never rule things out. Unless it is 100% certain that it can't happen, i always believe it's possible. This helps me keep an open mind about everything, so that i am open to receiving intuitive messages and i am more likely to trust them when they come. This is also beneficial for manifesting in my experience haha!.

The way i began to strengthen my intuition was actually by it kinda forcing me to! I would get little thoughts like "you should carry this item in your arms instead of using the strap, it's probably gonna break" and then, i didn't listen and-- it broke. The most realistic, intense thing i've ever experienced was one night i was showering and i had a very clear mental picture of a scenario where the power went out whilst i was in the shower and i couldn't see and began to panic. After this, i made a mental plan as to how i would handle it if the power did happen to go out--just in case-- and, sure enough, it did! I was more prepared than i would have been, but the vision was so real and i was so astounded that i predicted the situation that i panicked a little anyways 😂. So it's these little voices and inner knowings that need to be listened to! Differentiating the difference between what is a thought and what is an intuitive message is difficult and gets easier with time, so trust your gut, and pay attention. The more you listen to them, the nore frequent they are

To get to the point of receiving the messages, like i said, keeping an open mind is important. Meditation really helps as well, which is something i know most people don't like to hear. BUT i'll tell you why! Meditation brings us to the present moment. When we are dwelling on the future or the past, we can't receive insights about the now. Being present in the moment makes us far more aware of our inner knowing. If you struggle with meditation, try sitting still and feeling the energy of the room you're in. What does it feel like? Do you feel it surrounding you or do you feel disconnected? How does the sun look coming in the window? How do your feet feel on the floor? Noticing things like this can also help to bring us into the moment.

A fun way to practice intuition that anyone can do is use a deck of cards! Shuffle them up, and guess what color the top card is. Go through the rest of the deck like th is, and separate them into 2 piles of the ones you got correct and the ones you did not. The more you practice the better it will get, but i don't think i've ever gotten close to all correct. I usually get just over 50% of them right. For more practice, you can try this with the numbers and suits of the deck as well.

Something my mother and i like to do is practice with crystals. We pick a crystal out of a bowl or box, and try to "feel what it's saying" or feel what the crystal does, the message it has, etc. There's no harm in it if you don't get it right, but if you do, it's pretty cool! Worth a shot! Also, carrying amethyst and quartz crystals generally strengthen intuition, and for me personally i like moonstone and labradorite for this purpose as well.

If you're into divination, try letting your card/rune/whatever else interpretations loosen up a little bit! Don't stick strictly to the book or definition, and allow your own mind (intuition) to tell you meanings to the cards. Practice this with other people, and let them tell you how you did! The feedback will help you differentiate which thoughts were your own thoughts and which ones were intuitive messages. You can also try picking up or looking at objects and seeing what you can guess about them. Ask the owner if you were right or wrong! For example: if a friend of yours is wearing a ring, see if you can tell where it came from. Was it an ancestors? Was it a gift? Does it contain their birthstone? The only way to get better at this is with practice. Step out of your comfort zone and give it a try, do intuition only readings, guess things, because it's okay to be wrong! You will get it right eventually!

Another thing that i personally think strengthened my intuition was associating colors or songs with people and situations. Even if you don't consciously know what this correspondence means yet, subconsciously i find it really helpful! For example, if someone you know reminds you of the color red, this could mean they are fiery, passionate, or even aggressive, and you may be a little intimidated by them. If they remind you of the song "Here Comes the Sun", they probably have a positive impact and feel like an optimistic person, someone who is smiley and nice and pleasant to be around.