Tarot Myths Busted!
Many of my first time tarot clients are very nervous, superstitious, or misinformed about how the tarot works. I know there are tarot readers out there that really play up the mystical side of the tarot, but I am not one of them. The cards are a spiritual tool that can be used by anyone who decides to give them a try. With practice anyone can be a good reader and using the tarot in your daily life can be very beneficial.
I see the tarot as a way to communicate with the higher-self of whomever I'm reading for. Each card has meaning and along with its particular placement within a spread. Add these elements together and you get a clear picture of what your higher-self is trying to say. No super powers required. This makes me more of a translator than a psychic. I do get very deep insight from my intuition, but understanding the language of tarot symbols has never let me down. Many people who have never studied the tarot grasp the card meanings quickly based on how they feel when they see the card. There are many elements involved in learning and understanding the tarot, but anyone can get started with a deck and a good reference book. I highly recommend The Tarot Revealed: A Beginner's Guide by Paul Fenton-Smith available on Amazon.
When I am doing a reading I like to point out that nothing is set in stone but the past. You always have free will and choice. The very act of having the reading can change your perspective which can change your path. A reading's prediction is only going to stay the same if you stay on the same path and do nothing different. When someone draws a slew of reversed cards with hard meanings, I tell them that with effort these negative cards can be avoided or changed. The choice is theirs to make.
The main point I'm trying to make is there is nothing to fear from the tarot. The tarot is a tool of self discovery and great adventure. It is also a creative outlet and great friend in hard times. The tarot can connect you to your higher-self in ways you never thought possible. Throw those superstitions out the window and lets explore the world of tarot together!
If you're interested in getting a tarot reading or learning more about the tarot email me at noblelionprints@gmail.com
XOXO Chelsea
So you want to move to Denver??
What you need to know BEFORE you move to Denver
Im going to briefly touch on some of the things I think are the most important considerations before moving to Denver. If you have any additional questions do not hesitate to leave them in the comments! I will get back to you!
Housing/Employment - Denver is a really rad place to live, I wont lie to you, but moving out here with no real plan and no savings is a terrible idea. I would highly recommend taking a trip to Denver before you move, staying with friends if you have any, or maybe couch surfing if you don't. Line up some interviews and scope out some apartments ahead of time. Your best bet it probably craigslist.
If you have a friend in Denver ask to use their address on your resume. It makes you look more stable and you will probably get more responses than if you have an out of state address.
Mark and I stayed with a friend for two days before we moved to Denver. Mark had four interviews lined up and I must have looked at a dozen apartments. On the second day Mark was offered a really good job and we put down the deposit and first months rent on an apartment. We lucked out and found a two bedroom apartment for $750 but that was June 2013. By the time we bought our house in October 2014 they had raised the rent to $900 a month and they had not upgraded a single thing in our apartment. With marijuana legalizing the housing market sky rocketed (even more) because so many people moved here and there is so much competition for housing that they can charge whatever they want, even if it's not really worth it.
Savings - This is probably the most crucial part of being able to move (and stay) in Denver. I have met some really cool people who moved to Denver without savings and had to high tail it home within 6 months. If you want to build a life in Denver this is a MUST! Lets talk numbers:
*If you have a job locked down and a general idea of where your going to live I would say you could get by with as little as $3,000. Now that will take care of your deposit for an apartment, deposit for utilities and maybe enough food and gas til your first paycheck but nothing extra.
*If you have no job yet, but a place to stay I would say $5000 is a safe amount. Your probably thinking that is a crazy amount if you already have a place to stay but unless you have a very specialized sought after skill set or degree it can be seriously hard to find a job in Denver. Im not saying they aren't out there but there is so much competition for jobs that you really have to sell yourself to get one.
*If you have no job prospects (besides walmart or bestbuy) and nowhere to stay I would say save up at least $10,000 or stay where you are or consider moving up here with a friend who also has half of that saved.
Now am I saying that anything outside of these perimeters is impossible? No! This is what I would consider the safe route that will guarantee you will still be here after 6 months. Anything is possible guys, but I find its best to make a solid plan and then execute it. Mark and I had about $7,000 saved up when we moved to Denver. Mark had already been offered a job that he started immediately upon arrival and I had locked down the pretty reasonably priced apartment I mentioned earlier. I was waiting for my Esthetician license to transfer so I could start working at the European Wax Center 5 minutes away from our new apartment. And let me tell you we were so grateful that we had savings because it ended up taking 4 months for my license to transfer! We were definitely not expecting that.
Marijuana Industry - Reality check! If your moving to Denver because you like the idea of being able to smoke weed with no legal consequences (outside of driving while high of course) then great! If you think you are going to move to Denver, immediately get a job at a dispensary, and be balling out of control with no savings, I have some bad news...thats just not how it works. While I was waiting on my Esthetician License to transfer I went through the grueling process of getting my state industry badge, interviewing at tons of places and finally landing a weed job. The badge you need to work at a dispensary comes from the MMED google it there are restrictions, especially if you have a drug related record. I paid $75 for my badge and it took me 3 weeks to get it. At the time they had a ridiculous lottery system that you basically had to play through until you either a) showed up so many times that they finally just gave you an appointment or b) got your lottery number drawn. I got my badge through method (a) but I think they have changed it to a first come first serve process which makes so much more damn sense. After getting my badge I thought I would have a job within the week, I mean I was state approved, hello! Wrong. I probably went on 20 interviews before I finally just begged my interviewer to give me a chance and landed a job. It was for 40 hours a week at $10/hr which I had to negotiate because they tried to start me off at $9. I was really excited when I first started, but quickly realized it was just another bullshit retail job, just with better perks like free edible samples and a discount off my weed. The other sucky thing was that there are so many people rearing to take your job, that managers tend to treat you like shit because you are so replaceable and they know this. I don't think this is a super common occurrence, but my final straw working in the weed industry was getting robbed at gun point by two men while working alone at night right before closing. I wasn't hurt (physically) but I immediately realized that this job was not worth potentially getting shot. I think there are a lot of good dispensaries out there with way better security and policies than the one I worked at but at that moment in time I was just done. All I'm saying is have a back up plan in case working in the weed industry isn't everything you thought it would be.
Red Card - If you are an avid marijuana smoker you will definitely want to look into getting your red card. Marijuana is available recreationally but you will be paying a very steep tax causing your purchases to be almost double what you would pay with a red card. You can also become a member with the dispensary of your choice and get even better deals! Its as simple as becoming a Colorado resident, seeing a doctor and sending off your application through the mail! My doctors appointment cost $50 (with a coupon I got from my local dispensary) and then I had to send a $35 money order with my application. Pretty reasonable if you ask me. I will say if you have any desire to have your conceal to carry do not get a red card, you cannot have both.
Entertainment - There is so much to do in Denver. So much in fact that even if you make pretty decent money you will still not have enough to do everything you want to! This is an easy trap for newbies to fall into! Don't do it! You will have plenty of time for entertainment once your settled and in your groove! And I promise your favorite band will come back through Denver its not your last opportunity. Food is another money devourer in Denver (and everywhere really) get in the habit of grocery shopping or you will be out of money after the first month!
Theses are my main tips for moving to Colorado (Denver specifically)! I hope this has been helpful and if you have any other related questions please leave them in the comments and I will be sure to get back to you!
xoxo Chelsea
Full Moon Meditation
Full Moon : Mother Moon
The Full Moon is a time of completion, celebration, abundance and gratitude. The Full Moon is the ideal time to hold ceremony or celebrate rites of passage. The circle of the Full Moon encourages us to gather and celebrate the abundance of life. The Full Moon is also a great time to charge your crystals, especially if you seek abundance!
The Moon Mother is at her most fertile during the Full Moon. Whatever seeds you planted during the New Moon have ripened and are ready for harvest. How does the Full Moon make you feel? Does she energize you? Make you emotional? Give you strength? What is your relationship with the Full Moon?
Full Moon Meditation: Drawing Down The Moon
If possible stand outside in direct moonlight. Plant your feet firmly on the ground and lift your hands to Mother Moon. Feel her moonlight swirling all around you like the protective aura of a Mother. Take deep breaths and speak to her! Ask her for protection, guidance or anything else you need from her. Be creative and don’t feel shy, she watches over you always. Feel her energy sweep over you and fill you up. When you are ready to release whatever is holding you back imagine your ball of moonlight growing to encompass your city, state , country, continent, and planet, out to the stars and beyond! If you want to ground yourself to close out this meditation here is a link to my grounding techniques.
When its warmer I like to get naked and dance under the Full Moon, but to each his own.
XoXo Chelsea
Full Moons 2015
Here is a fun little printable to help you keep track of the Full Moons coming in 2015! There is a link for easy download below. I will be posting a Full Moon Meditation tomorrow with our first Full Moon of the year in Cancer. Enjoy this time of abundance and celebration!
Click HERE to download!
XoXo Chelsea
Happy 2015 Lovelies
Lets make this year great!
Looking back at 2014 I am happy to say it was a total success, an uphill battle maybe, but a success none the less. Mark and I bought our first home which was a huge life marker for us. We have officially put down roots and it feels really good. We have made new invaluable friends and started on a path that will really benefit us in the future. Mark has become so handy and we both survived Saturn in Scorpio! Whoo, it was a close one but we did it guys. There are so many shimmering opportunities shining in 2015 it makes my stomach do flips and flutter! I love the New Years energy. Everyone wakes up and makes plans to get their shit together. This is an energy I try to embody all year around but it is especially strong at the new year. I have decided I need to focus on new habits in 2015. It is too easy to fall into routines that aren't that great and Im ready to upgrade! 2015 will bring new habits and new ways of life. Its time to turn my thoughts to the physical. My temple is sacred and I haven't been treating it that way as of late, so my first goal in 2015 is a great cleanse to start the year. Im going to let go of all my habits and see what changes in my life. I eventually want to get to a place of moderation but for now it will be cold turkey. A 30 day challenge is just what I need to kick off this year right! Here is my 30 day challenge if any of these are things you need to work on too join me! Lord knows I could use some accountability! So here goes!
- {30} day cleanse from smoking weed. My tolerance rivals Snoop Doggs at the moment so I want to take some time to let the “haze” clear.
- No more Soda! Water is the source of life and I am determined to get reconnected with it. Im tired of getting caffeine headaches and feeling dehydrated all the time! Water is my new best friend!
- Planet Fitness will become a regular stop for me! We pay for our membership every month and hardly even used it in 2014 that has got to change! Its time to get educated on how to take care of my body physically! Health is wealth!
- Domestication! As a new home owner this has been on my mind a lot lately! Its time to create new house habits and start meal planning! I always feel better in a clean environment and as I said before health is wealth!
- At home yoga and meditation are going to be new daily habit in 2015. Even if its just 5 mins of each I am determined to incorporate this into my daily life! I want to fully align my chakras in 2015.
- I am going to face all areas in my life with an air of action in 2015. I am no longer waiting for the things I want to come to me! In 2015 Im reaching out to grab my dreams!
- I will be more organized and on top of our monthly finances. I will make a budget and reasonably stick to that budget allowing us to save money and build for our future.
- In 2015 I am going to travel to a magical places I have never been before.
- I will find more time for crafts and creativity in 2015! Inspiration is all around me and I intend to express it all! I will be a creative beast in 2015
- In 2015 I will be a more supportive and helpful wife. I will help in all areas of our lives and do anything I can to support and uplift my husband so that we can both be our happiest in 2015!
XoXo Chelsea