I have two parts to this post. The first is about butterflies and signs of transformation. The second is a simple, base interpretation of a soul call card reading for May, along with an invitation to pull a card for you. They happened on different days, but as with most things in life, are clearly interwoven (which is likely why they ‘asked’ to be combined for this post).
A Butterfly Visit at the Park
If you’ve been following along via Facets of Joy community letters or my social media pages, then you know I’m in a heart-stretch of a time as I support, and advocate for, my daughter through a health crisis (so many of our systems have cracks in them; my attention is on healing, while – in general – theirs is on numbers and money).
Sometimes there are peaks in this unfolding – changes and experiences that happen quickly, without warning, and are intense and often traumatic. Even if you’re not in something similar in life (you likely aren’t and for that I am *ultra-glad*!), you can probably relate to the feel of unexpected, sudden changes that require you to re-direct your attention and presence to something other than what you were concentrating on.
In those moments, as in all others, I do my best to center, to connect with source and light-filled energy and to call in possibility.
I often don’t see ‘physical results’ from these practices, right away, but I feel a consistent thread of peace and I know possibility is present and that helps me move through the intense moments with my heart wide-open (meaning there is flow of love and peace and joy and ‘goodness’ – and I am open to receive in as well), and my faith intact.
The day after an intense peak, I was spending the morning with my ‘toddler love’ (the two year-old I am a p/t caregiver for). My heart felt tender, and my body was processing the inner pain in external ways, but I was also fully present with the toddler love, ready to celebrate our time together.
It was a beautiful day, so we decided to go to the park, which is a grassy area in the middle of a parking lot (for the people who live in the complex). I point that out because it’s not an ‘isolated’ park, and that’s important as the experience unfolds *grin*.
While we were playing at the park – remember, he’s a toddler, so lots of our play has to do with ground-level stuff, finding rocks and ‘treasures’ in the grass, digging in the mud, me watching for potential ‘hazards’ that could trip him as he runs – I felt residual heavy energy from the previous day (and weeks) dissolve.
I am sure that had a lot to do with sunshine, fresh air, being with a loving, joyful presence and I thanked myself for being open and present to all of this (because understandably, after an intense, traumatic day, I could have chosen to remain home, tucked into the safety and comfort of my bed or to be grumpy and less open about playing and enjoying the day).
When I am out and around in world, I am always looking for beauty, magic, light, etc and the toddler love has picked up on that from being with me. So, while we were playing, he spotted a butterfly flying close to us and pointed it out *butterfly* (in his toddler-speak). We both smiled and went about playing.
I heard “butterfly, butterfly” in excited toddler-speak, so I looked up from what I was doing and noticed the same butterfly again circling very close to us. It was beautiful!
Butterfly, in general, symbolizes transformation. And, is a symbol I enjoy and integrate in my life, so I felt the presence of that butterfly as a sign from Universe. And I was extra-thankful at the timing.
We both watched the area above us and sure enough, the butterfly circled back again! It was fascinating to notice that the butterfly was following a ‘pattern’: flying close to us (almost so close that at times I thought it would land on one of us), moving toward a bush (the one in the photo), then up above some smaller tree-tops, over the roof, out toward the parking lot and back toward us. For about twenty-minutes!
Remember when I mentioned the park wasn’t isolated?
Well, in my excitement, I forgot that detail. *grin*
The toddler-love was running around yelling “butterfly, hold you, come back” in his way, with his arms out-stretched, ready to catch the butterfly. By running around, I mean, following the pattern of the butterfly, which covered the stretch of park. In my wonder, awe and joy, I followed him, waving my arms around yelling “butterfly, hold you, come back”. Ha!
And, then, I realized that the park wasn’t isolated *grin*. Meaning people could definitely hear us, and likely see us. And I’m hoping what they felt was pure joy.
There were a few times that the butterfly took a rest on a bush, right by us. We ‘tip-toed’ up close and watched the wings flutter. Then, the butterfly would follow its pattern again.
I felt that the butterfly definitely wanted us to notice it’s energy and presence (due to the length of time it stayed near us and how close it was to us).
And, I feel part of its message is around ‘letting go of limiting beliefs’ (for me, in those moments, that’s around the probably and likelihood that my daughter will heal, and that I have enough presence to be the one to support her through this) and also about opening to possibility beyond what you can see.
I’m sharing this with you in case butterfly’s presence and message resonates with you, and offers inspiration and/or encouragement to your heart, on your path.
And, as a reminder that connection is always available to us, even in the moments we think it isn’t (by connection, here, I mean – universal support and physical manifestations of love).
As you think about and feel into what I’ve shared here, I’d love to know what speaks to you. Please do share in the comments below. And, thank you for sharing my butterfly experience!
A Soul Call Reading for May
I pulled these cards this morning, for some heart-guidance for the month of May.
While my formal readings are far more thorough, I was so amazed at how this theme fit in with my butterfly story that I felt nudged to share the gist of it here, with you. (Please remember, it’s the gist, the foundational energy, not the complete reading.)
I first pulled ‘glass’ which in energy work speaks about clarity (when you want more clarity, one practice is to literally clean glass in your space). Glass also speaks to fragility and care in handling something.
I then pulled ‘house’ and the first thing that came to mind is this quote “those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”. Which speaks to judgment. For me, because it’s general, ‘house’ can mean wherever my energy and presence is (including my body, my heart, my mind, my actual home, whatever space I’m in as my day unfolds).
So far, to me, this says ‘you’re feeling tender in your heart and vulnerable (open to judgment) and it’s a prime opportunity to center into love and turn that love inward, to shore up your faith, your inner core beliefs, to ‘shine’ some clarity on what your heart feels and knows to be true and to bring that ‘back into’ daily life.’
And, that was going to be enough, but I felt called to pull one more card. As an anchor of sorts.
That card was ‘worship’. To me, that speaks to what I hold sacred, dear, what is special to me, important, what I cherish in thought, word and action (and the action of cherishing it). In regards to this reading, and what I’ve shared above, this speaks to me about source connection and my love for my daughter (and son) and the practice of being, and opening with, love as I mother them. And mother myself. Through this.
Overall these three cards together feel like that are saying:
Remember your practices, especially when you’re feeling tender, fragile, un-loved, in doubt. In spaces that you’re noticing self-judgment, may you choose to replace that with an energy you know is supportive and ‘good’ for you (like love, compassion, peace, etc).
May you ‘clean your house’, with love, (in all ways, energetically and physically and with your presence) so that is remains a space of peace, comfort, joy. May you open your doors (to your ‘house) to those who will offer support, encouragement, energies that light your heart.
May you treat yourself tenderly, as you would a small child who is hurt. May you treat your dreams tenderly, showing up daily to tend to them in ways that feel good to you and support their growth (and yours) with ease and joy.
May you remember to celebrate the gift of this moment, with practices that feel good to you and light your heart. May you remember what you hold sacred and dear and vest presence to it, with love, regardless of how external variables are unfolding (as in sure, they require attention, but first place your attention on what is sacred to you – and in that, your heart will feel peace and those variables will unfold, perhaps to reveal possibility that you hadn’t considered).
As you feel into this energy, if something speaks to you, or you have another interpretation you’d like to share, please do so in the comments below.
Requesting a Soul Call Card for May
I’m feeling very centered and open to share energy, so I’d like to bring back an offer I’ve shared in the past:
An invitation to open this new month of May by sharing heart-guidance, through pulling one intuitive soul call card for you, per your request in the comment section.
(If you’d like to get a feel for ‘how it works’, you can click the above link to my February offer – in the comment section, there, you can get an idea of what a reading looks like and how it might feel.)
If you are reading this and your heart says ‘yes, please’ to receiving in the energy and guidance from one intuitive soul call card, then simply comment “yes, please” by Thursday, May 4, 2017 11p (pacific time).
Each person who leaves a comment (by the ‘deadline’ above) will receive their own card. I will post the card and any insights along with it, in a response comment to you.
*Please note: I won’t be emailing you directly, I will respond to you via your comment on this post – so you can either subscribe to reply comments or return back to read what I’ve shared for you.
I will be pulling cards as time allows, so it won’t be ‘instantaneous’ but it will be timely.
If you like the feel of the cards and the guidance you receive (either from this, or if you’ve previously had a reading with me), you might be interested in a personal intuitive soul call card reading. I offer a 3- or 9- card spread.
Blessings to you as this new month unfolds!
Much peace,
Joy
I have mentioned in my Facets of Joy community letters, that I have a rare opening in my schedule, so I am free to facilitate two *full immersion personal sessions* this month. Full immersion sessions are 3-weeks in length, although I do offer a variety of other packages from one 30-minute call to the immersion. For more information and to book your session, please click here: Personal Sessions.
