Oracle Reading for May

The first card I have chosen for this month is from Doreen Virtue's 'Archangel Raphael Healing Oracle Cards'. It is titled 'Forgiveness Heals' and it shows a woman caressed by an angel which is dressed in gold and radiating light from its forehead. It bears the inscription 'Dear God and Archangel Raphael, I am willing to forgive myself and others in exchange for what I really want: peace and health.' It is a reminder that anger storied in the body and mind is harmful. Although something may seem unforgivable, forgiveness does not mean the hurtful action was OK but that you are no longer willing to suffer the pain of resentment. Archangel Raphael will restore your mind and body to peace if you ask now for help in letting go of the hurt. You are advised to write a letter to the person who hurt you and destroy it, thereby ending your own torment. 

From 'You Can Heal Your Life Affirmation Kit' by Louise L Hay, next I have chosen 'Affirmations for Forgiveness' which bears the subtitle 'I am forgiven, and I am free'. Negative thinking can be changed into positive thought. If you are wishing to get even with someone, it is likely you do not love yourself. Those who have hurt us have taught the greatest lessons, and you never have to repeat this lesson again. Forgiveness facilitates self love. Self-righteousness is also not helpful for personal growth and good relationships. Bitterness is painful and hurts accumulate causing a toxic disposition. You are guided to 'step into the sunshine of life'. An exercise in forgiveness is to stand in front of a mirror and think of all the people who have hurt you in the past. Say 'I am willing to forgive' and name a person and what they did to hurt you. Do not judge your feelings, just be aware of how it feels to say it. You might only be able to forgive one person at a time but the process is like pealing the layers of an onion. Most of all forgive yourself. You can also use some soft music as a background to help you to feel relaxed and peaceful. Remember all the things you are angry about. Write them down and look for patterns and connections. It could be something long in the past is being triggered again and again. Repeat these affirmations: This is a new moment, I am free to let go. I am willing to go beyond my own limitations. I take responsibility for my own life. I am free. My spiritual growth is not dependent on others. I release myself from prison, I am safe and free.  

From Healing with the Fairies by Doreen Virtue, I have chosen 'Family Harmony'. it states that every person is affected by your beliefs, expectations and behaviour, especially family members. You are counselled to hold positive thoughts and living emotions to those who might have irritated you or hurt you in the past. You must send them loving energy and patience, and great healing will eventually occur. Think of 3 reasons why you are grateful for each family member. For any person who frustrates you, you must think of five reasons to appreciate them! Each person is worthy of love. Send blessings and pray for each person in your family. It might be difficult, but spiritually, it is a life path we are devoted to. Affirmation: I see goodness in each member of my family, (mention them by name(. 

From Healing with the Fairies by Doreen Virtue, I have chosen Kindness. We are to practice loving kindness in thoughts and deeds, not just today but everyday, as a new spiritual path opens up to us, and we think of neighbours, friends, family, animals across the world and to the environment. We are instructed to be thoughtful and considerate and seek ways to express this today. We could do a good deed anonymously, or something for a stranger, it might be a word of support or a phone call to a lonely person, or a car ride for someone without transport. Kindness becomes a habit when we do it regularly. It is also important to be compassionate to yourself, taking time to relax, meditate or rest.