By Kristyne Dahl, Hypnotherapist & Spiritual Counselor @ the Divine Mine

Fears are something every person alive has to deal with throughout life, so the question is...how do you deal with your fears?

Fears can be debilitating, paralyzing, they can cause some to feel powerless. This reminds me of a little saying “knowledge is power”, remember it? So here’s a little knowledge for you to take back your power:

You can overcome your fears if you understand that first of all fears are manageable. It has to be as everyone in the world lives with their own personal fears, yet look at all those people who have felt the fear and did it anyway. Some quick examples of these people are: Oprah, Bill Gates, & Elvis each and every one of these people had many fears the first time they appeared on TV, pitched the computer to buyers, or got up in front of thousands of screaming fans to sing. I guarantee you they all felt fear in the beginning of all the new ventures they have faced up to now in their careers.

Now empower yourself, it’s your turn to feel that fear and go ahead and do it anyway. Now of course the fears we are talking about are the kind of fears that hold you back from moving forward in your life, things like fear of public speaking, authority figures, or maybe fear of tests. This does not include fears that are dangerous or life threatening.

Do you understand why it is you feel this fear? It’s quite simple actually, it’s because at that moment in time you are lacking in confidence. You feel as though you can’t handle it, it being whatever task is before you. Please understand that this is simply a suggestion you have accepted along the way. You can reframe this suggestion into one that works for you and not against you. So, I am here to tell you that you can indeed handle it.  I am here to tell you can handle absolutely everything that comes your way. You may say to yourself “how does she know this?” I know this because up to this point in your life in one way or another, you have already handled everything that has come your way. The end result may not always have been what you wanted or expected, but you handled it anyway.

This is the year for us to educate ourselves, get the information we need in order to move forward and “maximize our potential”. Here’s the first step to overcoming the fears that have been holding you back:

Pushing beyond your fears will allow for you to create the life you’ve always dreamed of and then some. You will be pleasantly surprised by the amazing rewards that await you.

Fears are born within the conscious mind, and this is where the “Ego” lies. Although it has been good to us, fulfilling its job to keep us safe it’s important to remind ourselves that the “Ego” and everything within the “ego” are synthetic, its man made. So remind yourself that this fear is synthetic to, you can disregard all that is synthetic as this serves to help you in creating the life you were born to live.

It’s time to live out loud, it’s time to get started on reframing these unhealthy beliefs into new ones, it’s time we all learn to feel the fear and then go ahead and do it anyway. There is a book I highly recommend called “Feel the Fear and do it anyway!” by Dr. Susan Jeffers. This is a book for everyone. Invest in yourself now....take your next step with a new outlook and I promise you will be happy you did. I look forward to hearing and seeing all the benefits from those of you who have chosen to go ahead and feel that fear, and then did it anyway.

Kindling Native Spirit

Sacred Practices for Everyday Life

By Denise Linn

Kindling the Native Spirit deepens your connection to the mysterious, natural forces around you. International lecturer and healer Denise Linn is a member of the Cherokee Nation and has gained wisdom from native cultures around the world, including the Zulu in Africa, the Maori in New Zealand, and the Aborigines of Australia, as well as Native American tribes in North America. In this groundbreaking book, Denise reveals the power of ancestral wisdom to uncover your authentic self and your connection to others and the earth. When you ignite your native spirit, your intuition and sense of self expand exponentially. Gateways to spiritual realms open, and life-force energy fills you!

Denise shares much of the wisdom she's received over the years from revered teachers as well as the benefits of incorporating ancient practices and techniques into the modern-day world. You'll learn how to discover your true name and awaken Spirit within you, connect with your personal spirit animal, embark on spirit journeys, and experience vision quests. In addition, there are step-by-step instructions on how to make a drum, a rattle, a dream catcher, and your own medicine bag.Denise will also help you unearth secret methods to call upon your ancestors for assistance and guidance; learn how to shape-shift; tap into your ability to "call" animals, plants, and Spirit; harness the power of the medicine wheel to bring healing and wholeness . . . and much more.

Ignite your native spirit within, and enter a wondrous realm of profound visionary experiences!

Denise Linn is a member of the Cherokee Nation and the best-selling, award-winning author of 18 books, including Sacred Space and Soul Coaching®. She is an international lecturer, a healer, and a radio talk-show host. She is the founder of the International Institute of Soul Coaching®, a professional certification course, as well as the founder of Interior Alignment®. Denise's books have been translated into 29 languages, and she holds seminars on six continents.
Website: www.DeniseLinn.com

Click here to buy this book on our online store.

For All Signs:  This month, refocus your attention to your core values. Manage your resources more efficiently such as your money, time, energy or skills. Find the time to reconnect with the things that you love to do. Try to simplify your life. Slow down, smell the roses. Appreciate all of the wonderful blessings in your life, and give thanks and gratitude as often as you can on a daily basis.

Aries

Don’t be surprised if it’s a bit of a crazy month Aries. This is a month where you are being asked to break some old habits. Whether they be bad physical habits or psychological or emotional patterns that need to be changed. Shake up your routine, do something different and unique. Think outside of the box. Do something that you normally wouldn’t do, in fact you might just find that you get rewarded or you experience “good luck” when you do the opposite of what you normally would do. So this is a good month to take some calculated risks, not foolish risks mind you but calculated risks. Get out and be social, this is a good time to connect with friends and social circles. Reinvent something about yourself that needs a makeover.

Taurus

Happy Birthday Taurus! Okay Taurus it’s time for a bit of a vacation or at the very least a well earned rest. Make sure that you get plenty of sleep, and that includes a nap or two during the day. This is a good time to reconnect with the spiritual side of life. Reflect and review your life to make sure that you are in alignment with your dreams and visions. This could also be a time where the past might come back for review, in other words if there were certain doors that weren’t closed properly, issues that you didn’t deal with properly or matters that you’ve been procrastinating about or putting off then these issues, circumstances, situations or people may crop up at this time in order that you deal with them properly. Let go and release anything that is burdening you, live life more lightly. 

Gemini

Okay Gemini, it’s time to start fresh. You’ve entered into a month of seed planting. This is a good time to begin anything, to initiate and to move in new directions. It’s time to lay down some new foundations. It’s time to stop thinking, planning, procrastinating, studying, researching or exploring and time to start doing! This is a month of action and initiative. This is also a good time to reconnect with your physical body and your overall health. So this is a great time to start some new positive health habits. Try to find the courage to confront anything or anyone that you have been avoiding because of doubt, insecurity or fear. Your creativity is soaring this month, your powers of manifestation are strong now. Be careful what you wish for!

Cancer

Your finances are in the crosshairs this month Cancer. For many of you this could be a month that brings some really nice opportunities for financial growth and development. This could come in the form of a new job, a pay raise, getting accepted for loan are receiving money back that has been owed to you. For others this could be a time where you are spending more money than usual. Maybe you’ve been planning on making a major purchase, or you simply want to indulge a little and get something that you’ve been having your eye on for a while. So whether you are spending some money on an investment, fixing and repairing stuff or buying some new clothes or a piece of furniture some of you may find that there’s a little bit more money going out than coming in. Either way, make sure that you budget appropriately. 

Leo

You have a busy month ahead of you Leo. Some days will feel like you’re stretched thin for both time and energy. Your multitasking skills will be put to the test, don’t be surprised if you find yourself trying to juggle a variety of different arenas of your life at the same time. So it’ll be important that you prioritize your commitments. This is a socially active month try to connect with your friends and or family. Many of you will find this to be a highly active month domestically where you are spending a great deal of your time and energy focusing on matters close to home. This could be a time where you’re doing a great deal of repairing, renovating, buying or selling property or you could be focusing on family matters or issues as well.

Virgo

Well Virgo, spring is in the air and romance may be blossoming! For singles this may mean a new romantic opportunity opens itself up to you, now whether you choose to pursue it or not is entirely your call of course. For those already in relationships this is a time for you to reignite the love flame or get some counseling and fix some issues. For those of you who are in a position where romance is not a priority then this is a time for you to reconnect with self-love. All Virgos will experience a heightened boost of creativity at this time and you will have the urge to create something in your life. This is also great time to be seen and heard, so a beneficial period for interviews and presentations. Express yourself in an honest and genuine way. 

Libra

If there’s been something on your mind or you’ve been meaning to talk to someone for awhile then this is a good month for you to express yourself Libra. This is a time where you are reminded of the value and importance of honesty, be honest with yourself and in doing so you are then honest with others. If you’ve been overworking as of late or have been burdened by a great deal of responsibilities, then try to find the time for some leisure or fun activities. This is a good time for makeover, try some new fashions or hairstyles. Express yourself with more confidence and style. Reconnect with children or your inner child. This is a good time for promotions and advertising. Be more generous with both yourself and others.

Scorpio

In many ways, this could be a fairly routine oriented sort of month Scorpio. You may find yourself very busy at work, maybe more so than usual. This is a fixer-upper sort of month so don’t be surprised if you encounter quite a few breakdowns or things breaking down. This could be everything from repairing the car, the toilet, a computer or a relationship. This is a good month to focus on your overall health and well-being. Focus on improving your diet, get more exercise and sufficient sleep. Many of you will find that your skills and expertise are being called upon or put to the test. Clean and organize any areas of your life that have been neglected. This is a good month for planning and budgeting. 

Sagittarius

Your focus this month Sagittarius will revolve around relationships of all sorts. You’ve entered into a good time for all sorts of social and professional networking. This is a great time to create new and meaningful connections. This is a good time to repair any relationship that has been strained, create new relationships, distance yourself from or remove any relationships if need to be. This is a good time for all types of negotiations and contracts. Try to have a balanced perspective, empathize and try to see both sides of the coin with any issue. Reconnect with harmony and peacefulness, immerse yourself in serene environments. Try to be a peacemaker in your life, try to find win win solutions. Beautify yourself or your environment. Cupid’s arrow may strike some of you, reigniting existing love or bringing in someone new. 

Capricorn

You have your thinking cap on this month Capricorn. You may find yourself doing a lot of studying right now. Research, analysis and investigation work may uncover many answers to long-standing questions that you may have had. Secrets may be revealed at this time. You may benefit from the help or advice of others. Since this is a problem solving sort of month don’t be surprised if there are a higher than usual number of problems that arise! Any problems that do arise however are problems that aren’t new, rather they will tend to be issues that haven’t been dealt with properly in the past or that you have procrastinated a great deal on. This is a month where you have to trust yourself. Opportunities for financial gain may arise for some of you, others will be spending more on investment opportunities or repair work.

Aquarius

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself doing a lot of thinking about the future this month Aquarius. There may be a great deal of pondering or reflection in regards to the direction you want to take. So because of this you find yourself exploring many options and choices. Kind of like flipping through the brochures of life options! This is a good time to travel, whether it be a nice little weekend getaway, road trip or a nice long vacation. Many of you will be in the studying mood, take a class, enroll in a workshop, read a good book or simply watch something educational. At the same time your career is extremely active now and you’re being thrown a great deal of responsibilities your way. A good time for career advancement or making changes to your job.

Pisces

Some foundations that you thought were strong and stable may show signs of rumbling beneath your feet at this time Pisces. You’ve entered into a testing sort of time. This is happening because you are being shown which areas of your life have strong structures and which ones are weak. Basically, you need to prioritize what’s important and what isn’t, what you need to keep and what no longer serves a purpose. This is also very socially active month where you may find yourself spending a great deal of time within your social circles. Breaking some old or bad habits is never easy, but if there are any that you have then this is a fantastic time to do so. Shake up your routine, try something new, reinvent yourself and try different approaches.

By Carl Klimuk, Astrologer, Master Herbologist & Wholistic Practitioner @ the Divine Mine

For All Signs  
Aries heralds the beginning of the spring season. It’s a time of birth, new beginnings, fresh perspectives, creativity, courage and bravery, decision-making, moving in new directions, action and initiative, focus on building your physical health and focusing on your strengths.

Aries
Happy birthday Aries! Well it looks like you’re going to have a busy month. There will be plenty of work for you to do in every area of your life, don’t be surprised if you find yourself needing to do a lot of fixing and repair work this month. This is a good time for you to refocus your attention on your health, whether it be a cold or flu that stops you in your tracks and forces you to take better care of yourself or you’re in the mood to make changes to your diet and exercise patterns and habits. This could also be a time for you to improve the overall health of your relationships. There will be plenty of social activity, this is a good time for all sorts of social and professional networking. For singles romantic opportunities may arise, for those in relationships find ways to enhance, rekindle or repair romantic feelings.

Taurus
There’s lots of financial stuff happening around you Taurus. For some of you this could be a good time to change the way you make or earn your money. Others will find financial or money making opportunities arise. This is also a time to refocus how you’re using your skills, gifts and talents. Resource management will be one of your focal points this month, in other words how you use everything from your money, your time, energy or skills. Some stuff from the past may resurface now, basically anything that wasn’t dealt with properly may come up now so that you deal with them in the proper way. This is a good time for all sorts of study and research work. Secrets may be revealed. This is a good time to lay down the foundations for a new future. 

Gemini
Study and research will be key themes this month Gemini. This is a great time to engage in problem solving, if you’ve had some issues that have been bugging you as of late this could be a great month to resolve them. You’re also looking at your life right now and trying to figure out what you need to keep and what you need to let go of, detoxify or release anything that is holding you back from where you need to be. This is also a good time to manage or balance your finances. Some doors could open at this time for you to bring in extra income, make more money, or even change how you make or earn that money. This is a time where you have to trust yourself. Trust issues may arise. Express yourself, be seen and heard. A good time for all sorts of promotional activity, or advertising.

Cancer
Independence and freedom are key themes for you this month Cancer. This is a good month to travel, whether it be taking a nice long vacation, some weekend getaways or simply some more time off. You’ll be in the studying mood, read more books, sign up for a class or workshop, watch something educational or learn some new skills. This is also a time where you need to make sure that you’re being true to your philosophy. Growth is one of the key themes for you this month. This is a good time for you to expand and grow in any area of your life that has become stuck or stagnant. As such this is a month where you might find yourself confronting and removing those obstacles that are hampering your growth.

Leo
All work and very little play will be the norm for this month Leo! Yes, this will be a busy month no doubt. Your career will be a major focal point, advancements can be made, problems can be solved and your skills will be put to the test. This is also a good time for you to demonstrate your skills, experience and capability. This is a month of responsibilities not only in your career but also other areas of your life. You will be asked to find a balance between your professional and personal life. This is also a time for you to review your commitments and make sure that you’re able to commit to them, don’t spread yourself too thin. This could be a time where you are getting the recognition for your efforts. Be mindful of your actions, since everything has a consequence.

Virgo
How about a little bit of chaos? Or maybe some revolution? Virgos are typically known to be creatures of routine and habit, well Virgo this is a month where you’re supposed to break some of your own rules! Don’t be afraid to try something different or new. In fact, this is a fantastic time to break some bad habits that you might have and to create some good new ones. If you’ve been needing to change some aspect or area of your life this is a great time to do it! Your head will be full of ideas, you’ve entered into a very creative month for you. This is also very social time so don’t be surprised if you’re getting invitations left, right and center. Connect with friends, family or coworkers. A good time for networking. Reinvent yourself or your life in some way. 

Libra
Well Pisces for some of you this is a month of new beginnings, planting new seeds and moving in new directions. This is a good time for you to make some decisions for yourself. If you’ve been spending far too much time contemplating, studying or reflecting this is a month of action. You have green lights to go! Other Pisces might find themselves contemplating on where they want to go. Don’t be surprised if some of you find that you’re doing a lot of soul-searching and reflecting on where you want to go. A blast from your past might come up to remind you of something or it could just simply be that you need to take care of something that wasn’t dealt with properly. This is a good time for all sorts of healing work as well, dreams and psychic energy are stronger than usual.

Scorpio
Well Scorpio you may not be in the working mood this month. One of the big reasons is that this is supposed to be a month where you need to pamper yourself more than usual. Some of you might be feeling well, a little lazy. Try to get some much-needed rest this month. Get a massage, go out and do some leisurely activities, have a nice bubblebath surrounded by scented candles and a cup of wine. And while you’re at it why not have a slice of cheesecake just for good measure? You get the idea! This is a month where you just need to reconnect with some of the pleasurable aspects of life. You’ve earned a little bit of rest or at the very least you need to find a balance between work and rest. 

Sagittarius
What you want to be when you grow up Sagittarius? In other words, the question that you need to be asking yourself this month is where is the best place for you to be in order to truly be fulfilled, happy and healthy? This is just one of those sorts of months where you have to go through your checklist of yup this is where I need to be or nope time to make some changes. Also, for those of you that have been burning the midnight oil you’ve earned some R&R. So make sure that you make time for all the stuff that you love to do with that give you a little bit of pleasure and enjoyment. Money stuff could come up this month, some of you might find a nice financial increase while others find that they have to spend some more. Use your money wisely either way.

Capricorn
It’s going to be a bit of a crazy month for you Capricorn. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself multitasking and being pulled in every direction. You’re going to have to get organized and budget your time and energy. If you do budget yourself well then you’ll be surprised as to how much you get done this month. At times it may seem that everything is happening at once which might be a bit frustrating. You’re going to have to pick and choose your priorities. This is a good time for all sorts of communication, so if there’s something that you’ve been meaning to say or communicate to someone this is a good month to do so. This is a highly active social period, and you can benefit from all sorts of networking opportunities. 

Aquarius
This is a great month for you to lay the foundations of something new Aquarius. You’ve entered a good time for the planting of things. Get back to your roots, your essence. Reconnect with your domestic life, spend time with family or simply lounging around at home. Work on home renovation projects or work on fixing and repairing any long-standing family issues. This is also a favourable time for the buying and selling of property or real estate, whether it be land, a house, furniture or appliances. Reconnect with your emotions, have that heart-to-heart with someone that you’ve been meaning to get closer to. Trust your feelings, your gut instinct will be stronger than usual. Spend some time nurturing those in need around you and equally have some alone time for yourself.

Pisces
Your creativity is at a peak right now Pisces. Let your creative juices flow unhindered, destress yourself or express your spirit through something artistic or creative. Paint, write, listen to or make music, dance, cook you get the idea. Don’t be afraid to be generous this month, both with others and yourself. Find a balance between giving and receiving. This is also good time to entertain others or to be entertained. Loosen up and try to focus on the lighter side of life. This is also good time to sell, promote or advertise. This is a time when you might have to look at yourself in the mirror and make sure you like what you see, if you don’t then make some changes. This is a great time to undergo a personal makeover either to yourself or to any aspect of your life that needs a fresh new look!

Click here to learn more about Carl and the services he provides. 

Enough Already by Alan Cohen

In a world where fear, crisis, and insufficiency dominate the media and many personal lives, the notion of claiming contentment may seem fantastic or even heretical.

Yet finding sufficiency right where you stand may be the answer to a world obsessed with lack. In his warm, down-to-earth, and believable style, Alan Cohen offers fresh, unique, and uplifting angles on coming to peace with what is before you and turning mundane situations into opportunities to gain wisdom, power, and happiness that does not depend on other people or conditions.

Peppered with many true-life anecdotes and inspiring examples, Enough Already embraces the desire for change and improvement as part of the journey. Sometimes getting fed up with situations that are not working delivers the impetus to create better ones. You will be moved, illuminated, and tickled to find that what you seek may already be within your grasp and surely within your potential. If contentment is radical, then this book may well spur a revolution of well-being!

"If you are willing to shift your vision from lack to supply, you may be surprised by how much “enough” you already own. The more enough you find, the more enough you will find. The more lack you find, the more lack you will find. You are always finding what you are looking for, so take care what you are looking for. “Seek and ye shall find” is not a promise. It is a statement of how it already is." – Alan Cohen

The Fear Cure

Cultivating Courage as Medicine for the Body, Mind, and Soul

By Lissa Rankin

     Drawing on peer-reviewed studies and powerful true stories, The Fear Cure presents a breakthrough understanding of fear's effects and charts a path back to wellness and wholeness on every level. We learn:

• How a fearful thought translates into physiological changes that predispose us to illness
• How to tell true fear (the kind that arises from a genuine threat) from false fear (which triggers stress responses that undermine health)
• How to tune in to the voice of courage inside-our "Inner Pilot Light"
• How to reshape our relationship to uncertainty so that it's no longer something to dread, but a doorway to new possibilities
• What our fears can teach us about who we really are

     At the intersection of science and spirituality, The Fear Cure identifies the Four Fearful Assumptions that lie at the root of all fears-from the sense that we're alone in the universe to the belief that we can't handle losing what we love-and shifts them into Four Courage-Cultivating Truths that pave our way to not only physical well-being, but profound awakening. Using exercises from a wide range of mind-body practices and spiritual traditions, Dr. Rankin teaches us how to map our own courage-cultivating journey, write a personalized Prescription for Courage, and step into a more authentic life.