Confessions of a Modern Witch: Chakra

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My Latest Crystal Bowl Session

December 18, 2022

This weekend I'm focused on our torso. The chakra's we are working are directly are the sacral, solar plexus, heart and throat. I played this healing session for Eli who has a lower lumbar fusion and some disc damage in his neck.

This tend to be a problem area for stress.

Feedback and comments welcome.

The Ultimate Guide to Energy Healing - A Review

January 16, 2022

Today I'm reviewing The Ultimate Guide to Energy Healing - A beginner's Guide to Healing Your Chakras, Aura, and Energy Body by Kat Folwer.

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Release Date - Feb 1, 2021

Let's start with a review of the physical book. It is an oversized book. For folks with small hands, like mine this may be a challenge to take on the go. It will take a larger size bookbag or backpack to take with you. It is a smooth paperback with a lovely smooth cover. The images on the outside and within are vibrant and beautiful. I loved looking at it. The font size is great! Easy to read, even for these old eyes and I found it to be easily read from contents page to index without issue.

The book is broken down into three parts. The Basics, The Preparation and Energy Healing Techniques & Exercises. The beginning includes a guide for using the book and an opening meditation which was really nice. I found the direction to be helpful and purposeful. Something that I think most of these types of book miss before delving into the book.

I found the sections on understanding your anatomy and the break down of each Chakra to be very informative. I think that many begin this type of healing with out fully understanding the process of Chakra energy and how to work with it. Knowing where these points are located and how they interact with the Auric Field is critical for any real work in using healing energies. The author also takes us through tools to use for this work such as crystals, light, water and sacred geometry. Something I feel very connected to. Line art, and geometry have been looked at from a magical perspective for thousands of years. From indigenous tattoos to wall art, we can find examples of sacred geometry across cultures around the world.

Part two offers several exercises to prepare us to work with this energy for healing. From breathing meditations to setting up a sacred space, the author provides a step by step guide for getting the most out of this healing experience. I found the setting expectations section and the part on what to expect to be especially helpful for beginners.

Finally part three gives us the exercises to begin our healing experience. I found the visualization section to be one of the most beneficial. Understanding the white bubble of light and how to use it to create a safe space for yourself is something that can be used in a mindful way as well. Think about all the times in the every day grind that you're pushed to the edge. Remembering that bubble and pulling yourself back inside when you need is a great way to refocus stress and anxiety in order to return to the now, and be able to go on with your day. Sometimes my bubble includes the following verse - "I'm walking, and I know I'm walking. I'm sitting and I know I'm sitting. Right now, I am sitting. Nothing else is happening right now. Just sitting/walking"

The book continues with some more focused healing practices and a few to move you from beginner to intermediate to advanced. I was really in love with the section on the pendulum work. As one who connects greatly with earth energies and the magnetic pull on us, I can tell you that working with this energy will aid you in so many ways. This book has a step for you no matter which level of healing you are on.

Overall I think this is a great book to have on the shelf of any energy healer. It is easy to read and offers a number of exercises to help move you through your healing journey. I do recommend taking the time to check out this book.

Blessings

Sosanna

My Pocket Chakra Healing - A Reivew

October 6, 2019

Today I'm reviewing My Pocket Chakra Healing by Heidi E. Spear

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Release Sept 10, 2019

Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 412,000 views.

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As always I'll start with a review of the physical book. This is a small soft cover book with an elastic band to keep it closed. The cover is made from a soft suede like material that always feels a little strange to me when I hold it. I do like the size of the book. The best books, to me, are ones that can be easily tossed into a backpack or handbag for on the go reading. This one fits the bill.

This book gives the reader an overview of the basics of chakras as well as what the benefits to chakra healing. It goes further to include a fantastic section on Balancing Chakras with Crystals, Colors and Reike. The color therapy section is by far one of the best I have come across and I completely agree with the author on the section related to finding a professional Reike healer. Using your wardrobe to pull in the color therapy you need is key for a strong flow in your life. I wear red often to pull in the power of the root chakra and help bring about that energy to heal the body at a cellular level. Red is also great for heart and blood circulation.

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The chapter on working with the breath or pranayama is something I really enjoyed. As someone with a certification in yoga much of my day is spent in a state of listening to the breath. I have found this to be key in helping maintain a balance over my anxiety and stress. Understanding how to do use Ujjay to find peace within is an amazing feat. It also can be neat way to bring your Star Wars loving friends into the "dark side" when they hear your breathing like Darth Vadar.

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Overall this is a fantastic beginner book to learning how to unblock, balance and strengthen your Chakras. I found the breath work extremely helpful and highly recommend taking the time to read this book.

In Focus Chakra Healing - Your Personal Guide - A Review

June 1, 2019

Today I'm reviewing In Focus: Chakra Healing - Your Personal Guide by Roberta Vernon.

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Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts nearly 400,000 views.

I'm going to begin with a review of the physical book. My copy was a hard cover copy without a dust jacket that includes an 18 x 24 inch Chakra wall chart. It is colorful and informative. It tucks nicely into an envelope in the back of the book. The cover is bright yellow with a dark black text that bounces off the cover. The print is slightly raised giving a nice feel to the book when held. It is a bit larger than some books but not too large to be tossed into a bag or backpack for reading on the go. This is the third or fourth book I have reviewed as part of the In Focus collection from Quarto Knows and I found this to be a very good quality book and an easy read.

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The chapters are broken down into sections that review what the Chakras are and how they are divided with a chapter dedicated to the major and minor chakras alike. I found the chapter on identifying the weak chakra to be extremely beneficial. It reads like a troubleshooting guide for what ails you. Quick, to the point and direct about which chakras you need to work with when dealing with issues like spiritual deference, the lymphatic system and even income and money.

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Chapter seven talks about using crystals for healing the Chakras. One of my favorite topics. This section has tips and tricks as well as some pretty good images related to setting up your crystals and selecting the correct crystal for specific issues. The chart on page 102 is great for a chakra crystal at a glance. I could see this being a great reference for current practitioners and beginners alike.

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Unlike many Chakra books I have reviewed, this book offers a chapter on magical techniques for working with the chakras. Basic altar discussion, candles, colors and meditations are provided. I was pleased to see that this book also included a section, although brief, on our furry friends as well.

Overall this is a great book to have in your Chakra library and I highly recommend.

The Chakras Handbook - A Review

January 12, 2019

Today I'm reviewing The Chakras Handbook by Athena Perrakis, Ph.D.

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Release Date 1-22-2019

Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an atheist witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need for a deity. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 15 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts nearly 400,000 views.

As with my other reviews we're going to start with a review of the physical book. First, I love the size of this book. It is large enough that the font size isn't an issue, but small enough I can toss into a handbag or backpack for on the go reading. I was sent a hardcover to review. The cover is a brilliant purple and teal blue. The colors soothing and the cover smooth to the touch without going over into that suede feel that drives me insane. This book has a very small index. With a total page count of 176 I would expect that. I do miss a detailed index in any book, especially one whose title claims to be the handbook on a particular subject. Unlike some other books I have read, this book offers a "purpose" if you will, in the prologue that tells us exactly what to expect from the book. The pages are smooth, with a aligned page edge and brilliant photos. The images in this book are simply amazing. I love the connection with each chapter to the color and explanation of the chakra represented. Over all the physical presentation of this book is stellar.