How to Invite Ancestors and Spirit Guides Into Your Life

Dear Moon Muser,

Have you had some big realizations this week? (Thank you Mercury Retrograde for helping out with that!)

If you follow this blog and have enjoyed a soul reading with me I know you’re working intuitively AND spiritually, guided by your ancestors, or perhaps your spirit guides, the gods, the universe, whatever you choose to call this force.

Each day our spirit guides come through for us, whether we’re listening or not. They offer us protection, intuitive tips and love. But if we truly trust the messages we are receiving then that protection and love will be that much STRONGER.

How do you build trust in spirit? You listen, you wait, you make time for quiet contemplation and you give yourself the space you need to connect with these messages. Perhaps it’s by finding a quiet piece of dirt, or a special flower, or by sitting with your favorite tree that helps to calm you. Perhaps it’s by taking a nature walk or by making space in your home where you can acknowledge spirit, your guides, the ancestors and the seasons.

Wildflowers gathered in Temecula, California

I like to gather spring wildflowers. Some become photos for my mom who lives in Calgary and some are for my pet cemetery to remember dear friends, and others commemorate a neighbor who recently passed away. I believe I caught a glimpse of his spirit that night. I saw a tiny, shiny object glittering in the olivey, densely forested chaparral hills on my sunset walk. It was in a magickal spot right across from a 10 minute long coyote conversation I'd recently had. I trusted in that moment; that it WAS him and this brought me peace and joy.

How are you making sacred space in your life this year?

As always, sending sparkly blessings, luv & coyote calls!
Kathy Crabbe,
Soul Reader & Artist

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Kathy Crabbe

About Kathy Crabbe

Allow your heart, soul and mind to resonate with the deep yet playful magick of my 4 hand painted oracle card decks along with the powerful insight of an intuitive reading. Can you sense all the beautiful ways that spirit is guiding you in alignment with your soul's purpose?

p.s. You may enjoy this recent article I posted: How to Find Your Spirit Animal Based Upon Your Birthday

What is an Ancestral Reading? (Psychic Medium)

When a client books a spirit guide or ancestral reading I begin by requesting the first name of the ancestor, and only the first name. It is very important that I not know any other information beforehand because this can get in the way of providing a full and detailed reading.

I make a connection clairvoyantly (clear seeing), and sometimes through smell, feeling, and hearing. Sometimes I will feel any ailments the ancestor suffered or the way in which they died, ie. a pain in my head, or a shortness of breath.

Ancestors will appear to me in different stages of their previous life, so that I can gather what is called 'evidence' which will prove, without a doubt that they are indeed the correct beloved ancestor. I usually will sense where they lived, personal habits, who they loved, favorite activities, etc.

I may also pull a card from my own hand painted oracle decks and request more information and often the ancestor will come through loud and clear as though they are speaking directly to me and my client. To finish the ancestral divination reading, I request a message for my client, from their ancestor and this is often very touching and heartfelt.

If I do not connect with a client's ancestor the first time around, I am always willing to try again (free of charge) or provide a spirit guide reading. A few theories about why an ancestor does not come through is that they may not be interested in doing so with a particular medium because they may not resonate with him/her. Sometimes an ancestor is occupied with something else or feels it’s best not to come forward at this time. Perhaps this particular ancestor was a very reserved, quiet person when alive and is reluctant to come forward now.

Afterward, I discuss the mediumship reading with the client by email to find out how it is resonating with them and to provide more clarity if needed. This also helps me become a better psychic-medium in the process!

Currently this is the only psychic reading I offer that is done via writing. I find that the ancestors prefer it that way. They apparently like that I sit quietly and patiently with pen and paper at hand and write down everything that happens. Afterwards I will type up the psychic medium reading on my computer and include any oracle cards pulled.

*The ancestor reading below is being shared with client permission and was originally done in 2009*

An Ancestral Reading for .... by Kathy Crabbe

This reading is in response to your wish for a connection with B...

- My very first impression of B... is round, warm, friendly and kind.

- I also see a black horse and hear the words, “bonny black.”

- I see 4 kids, lots of kids!

- She was a good mother and I see her tending them all.

- I can see a military man and I see her waving goodbye to him.

- I also see her managing, and steadfast.

- Now I see 3 kids, not 4.

- The color mint green also comes up.

- England is mentioned, along with the phrase, “eventually” and “make things happen.”

- She is taking charge.

- I don’t see her husband around, but she is doing her best.

- I see her wizened and grey at one point, and with young kids. She is being hard on herself because of this.

- I also feel that she has developed a pain behind her eyes and that she is not able to ‘get a grip’ on things and that when she passed, it was a relief for her.

- I ask her about you and she says the words, “nearest and dearest,” although she may not have expressed that to you physically. Initially I sensed that she was ‘warm’ but as the reading develops I feel that she was not able to express that warmth so easily.

- She is also saying that you are, “The one I can count on.”

- I see you and a horse and she is pushing some strands of long hair back from your face and saying to you, “there are no answers gel (‘gel’ is what ‘girl’ sounds like)…just good questions.”

- I see her holding up your palm and tracing the lines.

- She is asking you, “Why do you want this job?” and she points to your chest, your heart, and pokes you there (kind of a hard poke) and says, “Do you feel it here?”

- She is trying to awaken you, make you mad, and make you think.

- She also instructs me to pull an oracle card for you so I pull one from my Celtic Tree Wisdom deck and it is called the Rowan card.

The Rowan card represents the second lunar month, the “Moon of Vision.” It is a powerful tree of magic, also known as the Tree of Life. This is an oracular Moon symbolizing the rebirthing of the year. You are still asleep and dreaming, not quite ready to set your energies to growth.This Moon is dedicated to the goddesses Eleu, Diarmuid and Iris.

**When I emailed my client to find out if she would allow me to post this reading she kindly gave me her permission and she also asked me to post this comment along with her reading:

"I was nervous about opening my ancestor reading, unsure of what to expect. So many of the things resonated with me, that I knew it was something to be treasured. I was really hoping for a connection with my mother and I feel you made one. Your gift is extraordinary."

You can book a Spirit Guide, Ancestral Reading here.

Another service I offer is Past Life Readings, Past Life Regression and you can learn more about that here.

About Kathy Crabbe: A natural born psychic-medium, artist and astrologer for 20 plus years I work with self-painted oracle decks to help you move forward Healthy, Whole and Holy.

If you are seeking answers, healing, inspiration and spiritual guidance you may want to consider a soul reading, past life reading or ancestor/spirit guide reading for further insight.

Kathy’s Training

Kathy received intuitive psychic-medium training from English channeler, Adam Higgs, spiritual training from meditation teacher Om, yoga training with Atma Khalsa and Ancestral Lineage Healing with Lara Vesta Veleda and Shannon Willis, M.Ed. In 2017 Kathy completed an intensive three year training in Third Road Celtic Faerie Shamanism with Francesca De Grandis, Kathy’s current spiritual mentor. She has studied Herbalism with Susun Weed and Therapeutic Touch with Joyce Fournier, RN. Kathy received certification in crystal healing from Katrina Raphaell’s Crystal Academy and has been a lifelong student of astrology through private and group sessions with Steven Forrest, Patty Davidson, Laura DesJardins and Jeffrey Wolf Green.

Capricorn New Moon Soul Reading, Oracle & Mantra to Attune with the Ancestors

Dear Moon Muser,
In the darkness a seed is being born.

What is it you need?
beauty
love
solace
protection
a home?

Enter this New Moon Time with me...
and feel Her blessings.

I share with you this chickweed vision and this lefty and mantra from my oracle deck.

Give yourself a moment, a blessing, and love.

May your ancestors guide you, as always.

Luv,
Kathy Crabbe
Channeled at the New Moon in Capricorn on Jan. 12, 2021.

p.s. for deeper insight, healing and guidance I offer Soul Readings and Astrology here.

Full Moon Soul Reading

Dear Moon Muser

Tune into to my extra long, juicy, rich and intuitively guided Full Moon Video and Blog Soul Reading to help you attune with your week ahead, the curious energy of this Gemini Full Moon and the deeply satisfying and meditative time that accompanies the darkest time of year as we head into the Winter Solstice here in the Northern hemisphere.

To read more about the intensely passionate Moon Channeling I did to create the Zodiac Goddess paintings in this article please click here: Art Magick: I Paint Zodiac Goddesses (Part 1 and 2).

Sparkly Blessings!
Kathy Crabbe
Soul Reader, Artist, Astrologer
Temecula, California, 2020.

Full Moon in Gemini Soul Reading Video

Zodiac Goddess Cards for the Week Ahead & the Full Moon

Gemini Goddess by Kathy Crabbe

Gemini Goddess (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck) Full Moon in Gemini Nov 30 and Moon in Gemini until Dec. 1

Gemini Mantra: I am a dancing, rainbow spirit.

Gemini Meditation

Lighten up that heavy load,
Release your baggage centuries old,
The philosopher within
Wants to sing!

Gemini Affirmations

• I am adaptable and inventive

• I am curious and on the move

• I have a radically open mind

• I am a dancing, rainbow spirit

• I communicate well and teach that skill to others

• I let go easily and quickly

Cancer Goddess by Kathy Crabbe

Cancer Goddess (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck) Dec. 1 - 4

Cancer Mantra: I am sensitive and receptive.

Cancer Meditation

From your depths the fishes go,
seeking quiet rivers flow,
peace below, your surface calm,
deep pool of strength within.

Cancer Affirmations

• I care deeply for others

• I see the wounded child within us all

• I teach others how to care and wash their wounds

• I am sensitive and receptive

• I am safe and protected

• My home is my heart

Leo Goddess by Kathy Crabbe

Leo Goddess (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck) Dec. 4-6

Leo Mantra: My heart is open.

Leo Meditation ~ The Gold Within

Feel the sadness of earth’s cry,
let your body touch the sky,
guide by light, your soul’s fire,
spark to lead ever higher.

Leo Affirmations

• I am special and loved

• My heart is open

• I am awake and in tune with my spiritual self

• My inner child is alive and well

• I am a creative being bursting with joy

• I am one with the Sun

• I am generous and loving

Gemini Full Moon: Pick A Card

Margo recHomer on the verge of greatness by Kathy Crabbe

Card 1: Homer on the verge of greatness (Lefty Oracle Deck)

Mantra: I strive.
Affirmation: I let go of fear to be here now.
Element: Water

If this card appears in a reading it’s about time you asked yourself who you’re trying so hard to please and why it’s never enough. Instead of seeking approval outside of yourself go within and be your own best friend. You ARE good enough and, in fact you are the best YOU there is and the only YOU that will ever exist.

In my own life this card was inspired by my dad, and that story is a long one indeed. I learned a lot about what not do to in life from him, and for that I am grateful.

Creative Journal Prompt
Do you ever feel like Homer does, “On the verge of greatness?” If ‘yes’ then describe what that means for you and explain what it refers to as well. If not, then describe a feeling of being on the verge of greatness or something similar.

What does greatness look like to you? What meaning does it hold?

Are you on the way to achieving this greatness, and if so, what needs to happen for you to get there and to know greatness?  Try breaking it down into numbered steps within a timeline.

Now, congratulate yourself BIG TIME for your foresight and diligence in acknowledging right now, that even without all this, YOU ARE GREAT just by saying these words:

I am great.
Thank you Divine One for blessing me and my work.
I am great and so are you.

Chamomile by Kathy Crabbe

Card 2: Thyme (Kitty Herbal Healing Deck Coming in 2021)

Thyme can be worked with to invoke the faery folk; it can be worn in a pouch or carried in the pocket and carries the virtues of courage and ambition.  Thyme is also a funereal herb, and can be used to re-establish communion with friends and relatives who have passed over, or to ask advice or to send them blessings. 

Blue Butterfly by Kathy Crabbe

Card 3: Blue Butterfly (Elfin Ally Oracle Deck)

Keyword: Subtle
Meaning: Pay attention to the details.
Reversed: You are easily overwhelmed.

Affirmation: I remember the beauty and joy and love that is YOU.
Astrology: Gemini, Mercury, Neptune
Element: Air, Water

Medicine: Your tiny, but oh so powerful magic reminds us who we are and where we come from on a personal and karmic level.

Lore: It was beauty she craved above all else and in Blue Butterfly she found it, home and peace and joy. Her weary heart could rest at last.

Each time her ally, Blue Butterfly appeared, she was reminded that her true elf self was aligned with her very ancient lineage and that she too was a part of that magic and mystery.

About Kathy Crabbe

Kathy Crabbe & Djinn Djinn

I am a soul reader, spirit medium, astrologer and artist located in sunny Southern California.

I work with 5 hand painted, self published oracle decks & I paint kitty portraits too. Chakra Cleansing, Prayers, all things witchy, magickal, creative & inspirational are my tools. Deep insight & healing to help you move forward Healthy, Whole and Holy. I teach a Moon eClass at Wise Woman School and I write and illustrate for Witches & Pagans and SageWoman Magazine. In business since 1993 I’m an initiate of the Celtic Faerie Shaman Tradition.

November Studio Sale with Checkout Code: SACRED

Soul Reading for the Week of Nov 23 + Cyber Sale!

Dear Moon Muser

As you tune into the week ahead with the help of this video reading and blog, may it serve to inspire, enchant and guide you in bringing your best self forward during these trying times.

Also, I'm having a HUGE Cyber Sale of all original artwork from my Zodiac Goddess Power Deck Series.

Sparkly Blessings!
Kathy Crabbe
Soul Reader, Artist, Astrologer
Temecula, California, 2020.

Soul Reading Video for the Week of Nov. 23

Zodiac Goddess Cards for the Week Ahead

Pisces Goddess by Kathy Crabbe

Card 1: Pisces Goddess (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck) Nov. 21-24

Pisces Mantra: I am a mystic of the spirit realm

Pisces Meditation

To feel love is pure warmth, wholeness, open-ness, selfless-ness, shameless, guiltless joy – that is love.

Pisces Affirmations:

• I believe

• I relax in solitude

• I am a mystic of the spirit realm

• I create to my heart’s content

• I open my heart to other’s realities

• My dreams, visions and intuition guide me

• I am the mermaid

Aries Goddess by Kathy Crabbe

Card 2: Aries Goddess (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck) Nov. 24-26

Aries Mantra: I am assertive and courageous.

Aries Meditation

Fire God, Fiery Goddess,
Red the path to your heart’s desire,
Lead the way to your soul’s fire.

Aries Affirmations:

• I embody spring fire

• I am true to my path and my inner convictions

• I am erotic and independent

• I am a primal, revolutionary rebel

• I am adventurous, assertive and courageous

• I am the Divine Warrior

• I remember who I truly am even if it bothers others

Taurus Goddess by Kathy Crabbe

Card 3: Taurus Goddess (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck) Nov. 26-29

Taurus Mantra: I slow down and indulge my senses.

Taurus Meditation

I am of the earth,
Gaia feeds me,
I worship her body as I worship my own.

Taurus Affirmations:

• I am practical, sensible and earthy

• I am sensual and loyal

• I am grounded and fulfilled in the arms of Mama Earth

• I am creative and persistent

• I grow deep roots

• I am slowing down and enjoying myself

• I take time to pamper and nurture myself

• I indulge my senses on a regular basis

Chamomile by Kathy Crabbe

Card 4: Chamomile (Kitty Herbal Healing Deck Coming in 2021)

Chamomile is an herb of the sun connected with the solar plexus chakra. Chamomile is also good for people who are feeling emotionally drained.  The solar plexus chakra is the place where we take in energy from others.  Sometimes we can feel our energy is being sucked out, or that we are under attack from another person.  This is almost always an unconscious action on the part of the other person; they might be very needy and suck the energy of those around them. Chamomile can be taken as a tea, used as an oil, or burnt as an incense, whenever you feel in need of nourishment and mothering. Working with Chamomile can help you to protect your solar plexus chakra from people or places that de-energize you.

Mouse by Kathy Crabbe

Card 5: Mouse (Elfin Ally Oracle Deck)

Keyword: Mighty
Meaning: Taking small steps today brings your goal that much closer.
Reversed: Losing sight of your dream.

Affirmation: I am playful.
Astrology: Gemini, Pluto, Saturn
Element: Air, Earth, Water

Medicine: Your silly, playful spirit inspires us all with Moonlit Magic.

Lore: With Mouse as my ally I can find my way, be a star, guide by moon, and never, ever lose my way. I am a child of the Universe, blessed, inspired and beautiful - inside and out.

You tumble and play and lead the way on a wild Mouse chase. I choose a crown when I win but your freedom comes first and so I call upon moon and star and watch you dance away.

Margo recaptures her innocence by Kathy Crabbe

Card 6: Margo recaptures her innocence (Lefty Oracle Deck)

Mantra: I remember.
Affirmation: I am beautiful and free and I reclaim ME.
Element: Water

Song
It’s time I went BACK 
in time to re-discover 
who I was before I grew up. 

Am I hoping to re-claim my inner child? 
I don’t know. 

I just want to feel what it feels like again;
to be young and beautiful and free and me, 
before life happened and the fairies flew away. 
HA. 

My life wasn’t easy, mind you…
I suffered terribly as a child, 
but I was resilient. 

I made it through all the muck 
AND the beauty of being small, 
and innocent, 
and me. 
I’m finding me again, 
just for me, 
and no one else.

If this card appears in a reading it’s time to look back at the fun parts of your childhood. What memories spark good feelings? Are you able to tap into those feelings in any of your current activities? In other words how do you feed your child self that still wants attention? She or he is a part of your psyche that may need some extra care and attention right now so give yourself some precious time to do just that. Break out the crayons, the bike, the ball, the clarinet, the glitter wand and make some magick happen. Do something that touches your inner child-self and makes her/him feel happy and loved. Like the butterfly wings in this card’s imagery it’s time to fly, transform and awaken yourself perhaps by leaving things behind, or by remembering and loving the old you or by stowing away all parts of you that are no longer needed.

In my own life whenever I sit down to draw or paint I feel as though I’m feeding my inner child and bringing love and joy into my life so I try to do that every day because I usually feel better afterwards (and during!)

About Kathy Crabbe

Kathy Crabbe & Djinn Djinn

I am a soul reader, spirit medium, astrologer and artist located in sunny Southern California.

I work with 5 hand painted, self published oracle decks & I paint kitty portraits too. Chakra Cleansing, Prayers, all things witchy, magickal, creative & inspirational are my tools. Deep insight & healing to help you move forward Healthy, Whole and Holy. I teach a Moon eClass at Wise Woman School and I write and illustrate for Witches & Pagans and SageWoman Magazine. In business since 1993 I’m an initiate of the Celtic Faerie Shaman Tradition.

November Studio Sale with Checkout Code: SACRED