since it's the season of giving again...

Due to insistent public demand, I'll be bringing back my quick Tarot e-mail readings. This is again a limited offer, only until December 30th (please take note), so grab it while you can. Remember, you get $5 bucks off a 2- or 3- question order (see drop-down choices). & again, it's best if you frame your questions so you get more clarity that way. But if you don't really have anything in mind, & would just like to see what the future holds for you, that works, too. (Remember, in the end, only YOU can make decisions for yourself! YOU create your OWN future!) Kindly let me know upon placing your orders via PayPal. These make wonderful virtual Christmas gifts, yes?

2011 Yuletide Tarot Reading Special!

1 Question $15.00 USD 2 Questions $25.00 USD 3 Questions $40.00 USD

Now here are a few Terms & Conditions to this offering:

1) This offer is only available via PayPal. Expect an immediate response up to 24 hours for your 1-question reading, & up to 48 hours for your 2- or 3-question reading.

2) Remote readings via bank or GCash are priced differently, so please be advised.

3) I might ask for additional details, such as pertinent names & birthdates for a quicker connection & a faster reply, so I do not appreciate apprehension or resistance in any way. DO NOT BE RUDE TO ME, EVER, especially if this is your first time with me. I reserve the right to NOT respond to you should I feel any "test-the-psychic" vibe or aggression at your end. This may seem counterproductive, considering I'm offering this special in the spirit of gratitude, generosity, & love — but I really want full cooperation from my clients. I will keep all results & transactions confidential. If you don't think you can trust me, then don't even bother wasting MY time.

4) Before getting a reading, even if you're deathly stressed, make sure you're relaxed, open to all possibilities, & neutral to whatever outcome. I will not tell you what you just want to hear. If you're hearing all these things from me that you feel aren't directly related to your original question, rest assured these are (cosmic/psychological) messages you have to take heed & act upon immediately.

5) I do not judge. I am very open-minded. I can be even talked to about sexuality. I still feel I personally have to know more about that dreaded subject, but whatever I know about it, theoretical or otherwise (teehee), I will gladly share with you, as long as I feel it is relevant to your question(s).

6) You have the opportunity to clarify any part of your reading once your request has been delivered. I will provide a follow-up response within the context of the original reading, & usually that will suffice. But if you have additional questions which require further cards to be drawn or a deeper level of insight to be discussed, you will be advised to request a second reading, & another payment must be sent.

7) I have a right to refuse to read about certain issues, btw, & will only focus on issues that directly concern you. But if you insist on restricted topics to be covered (e.g. death, lottery numbers, virginity), then I cannot continue with the reading. Please be advised that I do not offer refunds. I have never issued a refund before. My time per se to discuss readings with interested parties HAS value, as I can be making more productive use of that by dealing with other clients who are gracious & cooperative & considerate enough to work with me for their own development & uhm, entertainment.

8) My reading style & attitude may be too flippant for your taste, & maybe you can blame my natal Moon in my 5th House trine Venus & Sun-Jupiter sextile for that, for starters. But I am serious & passionate with what I do. The effort that I've exerted into honing my craft alone in the last 9 years is a testimony to that, don't you think? But I prefer offering practical, fun solutions; as well as a stress-free approach to your dilemma. I have a low tolerance for stress, anyway, & I'm very sensitive. I prefer optimism at all times. If you think that's too perky = "good to be true" for you, then maybe I'm not your reader. Please note you can't just compare me to the stereotype. While the usual may go goth, for example, I may go frilly + bubbly + dainty (even if I don't usually dress up in person LOL). I like the Light, & I'll stick with it. But I have my dark side, of course, no thanks to my intense Plutonian nature (Sun + Pluto in 8th House, Pluto-Ascendant trine, Venus-Uranus conjunct in Scorpio).

9) Again, I'm here to offer help. Even if Tarot readings are mainly for entertainment purposes, not to be used as substitutes for actual professional assistance.

There you go. 9 important pointers to represent 9 whole years of Tarot reading. I can't wait for my 10th anniversary. I'm so grateful to the Universe.

So email readings are just as good as face-to-face readings, & they are very detailed & personalized. No, I don't go pasting generic meanings of the cards I've drawn. I relay them exactly to your situation, & say things as you need to read/hear/know them. They're also convenient if you want concise answers, & when you're on the go. If you've read my first FAQ listing, you'll get further ideas on what to expect when availing such a service from me. Satisfaction guaranteed, no matter how cliché that sounds.

I usually respond right away, shortly after the receipt of your questions, so don't worry. If you still want to meet me for a face-to-face reading, especially after a quick reading, please email me so we can schedule one ASAP.

So far, my next available reading schedule in person would be:

Tuesday (December 20) 3pm-5pm
Sunday(December 25) 2pm-8pm
Tuesday (December 27) 3pm-8pm
Monday (January 2) 2pm-8pm (tentative)

If by any chance you order an email reading from me on those dates, I will not be able to respond to you until the next day. & NO email/IRL readings on Christmas Eve (December 24) or New Year's Eve (December 31), PLEASE.

For more information on how I do my readings per se, please read my FAQs. Take your time doing so, & get your questions ready. It will help you relax (a major requirement before getting your cards read) & focus on what you really need to know + do. & I've learned the hard way that I won't ever need to coax an inquiring querent for a session — it's either you're truly up for it, or not. I only inform my contact list of my schedules every now & then so I'd be able to streamline my tasks. Please note that what I do isn't mere fortune-telling; it's more often than not a cathartic 2-way street, with a little creative brainstorming (especially for business or career decisions) thrown into the mix. If you haven't tried this before, but you're raring to go, do yourself a favor, then — I'll be more than happy to assist you! :D

Anyway, have fun, & leave a comment here for instant feedback! ♥

Give yourself & your loved ones the gift of quick insight this season! Happy holidays! :P

because something good indeed can work this season

November has been very intense for me, so far. It started out fine with my new as well as returning clients. (Thanks, folks.) I also was able to spend more time with my brother again as we both prepared for All Saints' Day, & we got to visit my father & sister's grave after a long while. I was also able to join new friends (younger, kickass, creative girls) go boxing at least every week. I felt intense pain after 3 long days, though, during my first try before the Full Moon. I had to reschedule most my appointments as a result. I'm expecting to at least have a couple push through again this Tuesday, then I'll be taking some more time off just before the next New Moon in Sagittarius. Funny enough, New Moons are supposedly lazy days, but with the next one in rambunctious Sagittarius, if you feel antsy, anyway, go right ahead. I can totally feel the Sagittarian energy now, while Venus is in it, so I'm totally wearing a lot more solar colors (red, orange, pink) for more energy, talking to more new people (like a whole bunch of foreigners, who are more often than not surprisingly fellow Librans!), planning my next faraway getaways, & getting more in touch with spirituality while trying to incorporate more of it in my day-to-day temporal drudgery.

Like I'm really switching back to healthier habits. That deserves a separate entry completely, but I might as well post it here. We got a new blender so it'll be easier to force-feed me fruit, as I can't eat the damned stuff fresh everytime (unless we're talking about mangoes, avocado, melons, & pineapple). I'll be cutting back on fancy alcohol, too, even if I can't resist this lineup. Everything I've dutifully sworn off in 2006 long before this blog was first operational via WordPress (sodas, fraps, excess carbs lacking protein) will be painfully set aside, too. Not to mention everything I've fallen in love with in 2006 before my grueling old day job sucked the life out of me (yoga, tai chi, Pilates, guided meditation) will be pursued again, along with my childhood favorites (biking, iceskating, long introspective walking). Looks like I'll be so on-the-go more often, & remind me to stock up on Advil until the holidays are over & done with. I really need to get my strength back. Psychic work is draining (especially lately, when things get eerily accurate on the spot even sans my Tarot cards, yikes) & now that Neptune has gone direct, I've just realized how disconnected I really am now to my physical body. & that has got to change by next year, especially now that I'm thinking of adding Muay Thai, surfing, & wakeboarding to my weekly routine. Don't ask.

Basta, what's important is that I get back on track with what I've started in 2006. Speaking of which, I was reminded of my 5-year-long reading for myself from that year using my Samurai Tarot deck. Now to be both feminine & badass at the same time.

This song isn't so badass as I intend to be again from now on, but it's light & fun & it's good for affirmations. I'm definitely getting things started. How about you?



I'm still very swamped with e-mail & texts so please bear with me. Just making this update is draining, but I'm so glad I'm back online here. Now if you want to schedule a reading (most likely in person) starting next week, my only available times would be early Tuesday (2pm-6pm) & Wednesday (5pm-7pm). If I don't get to sign up people by Monday, that's it, the next round's on the week after, same timeslots.

For people interested in remote readings with me, here's a tip I'd like to share & quote before we proceed:

"There are many people who think that the psychic will know about their problems in just a couple of minutes. In an online psychic reading, it is not at all practical to expect this. To get the best help in the least possible time, it is very important to prepare the questions well in advance. The caller needs to first decide on the problems that he would like the psychic to solve. This would greatly help the psychic in giving the best solution."

& I totally abhor people who don't respond politely while inquiring about my services, especially while I'm asking them their names. PLEASE. I'm a very exhausted person & it takes a while before I can pick up on anyone's energy via text or phone or email, especially when I've got my hands full or my mind's processing 5 other pressing things. So onegaishimasu, it's best when you introduce yourselves properly, before or after taking time to read my FAQs, & I'll be more than happy to accommodate you.

& to end this post on a rather nice note, the first 3 people who comment & share their thoughts here will get a quick online reading from me. Make sure you have working links or valid contact information. I appreciate all my blog readers & patrons, but I think it's time for you sweeties to be heard. Have a happy weekend! ♥

order quick readings via email! (2011 edition)

Thank you to the first few lucky people who've ordered my special Tarot email readings! I made your readings pretty extensive (worth $35), & I hope I made sense, hehe. Remember, you get $5 bucks off a 2- or 3-question order. & it's best if you frame your questions so you get more clarity that way. But if you don't really have anything in mind, & would just like to see what the future holds for you, that works, too. (Remember, in the end, only YOU can make decisions for yourself! YOU create your OWN future!) Kindly let me know upon placing your orders via PayPal. This is a limited offer (only until the end of this month) so grab it while it lasts. :D

Email readings are just as good as face-to-face readings, & they are very detailed & personalized. No, I don't go pasting generic meanings of the cards I've drawn. I relay them exactly to your situation, & say things as you need to read/hear/know them. They're also convenient if you want concise answers, & when you're on the go. If you've read my first FAQ listing, you'll get further ideas on what to expect when availing such a service from me. Satisfaction guaranteed, no matter how cliché that sounds, hehe.

I usually respond right away, shortly after the receipt of your questions, so don't worry. If you still want to meet me for a face-to-face reading, especially after a quick reading, please email me so we can schedule one ASAP.

So far, my next available reading schedule in person would be:

Friday (October 21st) 3pm-5pm4pm
Tuesday (October 25th) 2pm-5pm
Thursday (October 27th) 3pm-8pm
Monday (October 31st) 2pm-8pm (tentative)

& again, for more information on how I do my readings, please read my FAQs. Take your time doing so, & get your questions ready. It will help you relax (a major requirement before getting your cards read) & focus on what you really need to know + do. & I've learned the hard way that I won't ever need to coax an inquiring querent for a session — it's either you're truly up for it, or not. I only inform my contact list of my schedules every now & then so I'd be able to streamline my tasks. Please note that what I do isn't mere fortune-telling; it's more often than not a cathartic 2-way street, with a little creative brainstorming (especially for business or career decisions) thrown into the mix. If you haven't tried this before, but you're raring to go, do yourself a favor, then — I'll be more than happy to assist you! :D

Anyway, have fun, & leave a comment here for instant feedback! ♥

(P.S. I'll be providing a few more surprises for my blog followers, so stay tuned!
The comments section is the place to be, where the next virtual Tarot party's at!)

love = sick

I'm sorry for being gone again for so long, but I've already updated my calendar for October so people can schedule face-to-face readings with me more easily. I'm so tired. Forgive me. I really haven't recovered yet from last month's craziness, & I'm truly sorry for my last post. But I mean well. I always do. I just want everybody else to be responsible for their own feelings & lives, the same way I'm desperately trying to take care of myself. To my ardent patrons, you know me, I go the extra mile whenever I can for you fine folks. But the curse of being too accommodating is just too much to bear sometimes. & I really care about you. Tough love, baby. & please don't wait for me to tell you that straight to your face.

Though it truly made my week when a prospective Leo client texted me about how he loves my blog for being witty & upfront. Honesty, he says, is "a trait that is slowly dying in this digital age." & thank heavens despite my profanity he doesn't see it as crass, hehe. Thank you, Y. (& I'm so sorry, but your strong Venus in Cancer is what I've been picking up for all this time! :P)

I want everybody I come in close contact with to be happy. Now please remember that happiness is a state of mind, & it's always fleeting. The only way to really make the most out of a happy moment is truly revel in it while it lasts. Well, taking pictures & videos can help. But memories are the best things to come out from it. Cherish those, & always count your blessings. Things can — & will — be anticlimactic more often than not, but that shouldn't put a stop to you feeling happy every single blasted chance you'd get.

In our pursuit of happiness, though, we tend to lose ourselves in the process. The more we feel it's elusive, the more stressful it can be for us to handle things. Take my own struggles with gardening & adjusting to new health + fitness schedules, for instance. Then there were these premier events I had to go to, to show my support to some of my most awesome clients, & I still need to recover from the hubbub. My auld lang syne friends are MIA when I need the most, & I feel more alone than ever. Worse, my lovelife (say what? LOL) is going nowhere fast. But whatever. I'll just share this article that brightened up my day:

"Here are three tools I use on a daily basis to keep getting to know myself amidst (& sometimes because of) my challenges:"

1. Do one small thing to make today better than yesterday.

Allow yourself to settle into the idea of small little shifts that add up to a more peaceful, centered you. Say a prayer for someone you know who is hurting. Put yourself to bed early. Pack yourself a healthy lunch.

[It's always amazing] at how one little thing can have such a drastic impact on our mood. You reclaim a piece of your day, even if it's just a small one.

2. Begin to embrace your own brand of happy. Don’t ask it to look exactly like "everyone else’s."

Be open to the hobbies, places, & people who make you jazzed about your future, regardless of what others may think about them. You were given specific skills in order to shine. Cultivate them in small & big ways.

If your current friends aren’t interested in your new passions, ask the Universe to guide you to others who might be.

3. You’re holding the remote; go ahead and press the pause button when needed.

Make an effort to turn inward & reset your frequency if you feel like things are getting funky. Whether you take a two-minute walk outside, meditate before you go to bed at night, or simply pause in the doorway before you zoom into “go, go, go” mode, you create a split-second opportunity to be present & show up for a day full of possibility and miracles.

I'm still counting my blessings, & I'm just praying this maddening lull will ease out soon. If you're feeling like the Universe is grating you like a citrus fruit for your zest, leave a comment & let's talk about it, haha.

Anyway, since it's my 6th blogging anniversary this weekend (technically, October 13th), I'll be throwing in a few surprises on my Facebook page (please Like the damn thing, haha) & you can try my quick readings that I'll be offering only until the end of my Venus return next month:

Yes! Get US$5 off if you ask me 2 or 3 questions via email! Please give me until Monday (just in case) if you're availing of this today to fully respond to your questions, just so I can get my personal stuff that I've planned beforehand out of the way. I usually respond right away, shortly after the receipt of your questions, so don't worry. If you still want to meet me for a face-to-face reading, well, you know the drill. ;)

Text me beforehand should you want to be scheduled for Friday, October 21st, 3pm-5pm: (+63) 0920-433-5420. Please note that I might be in the middle of a reading session so if you call, I might not be able to pick up immediately. Text me FIRST before calling. I'm adamantly sticking to my schedules but I want to accommodate everyone as much as I can this month. Meaning, I'd rather read on these particular days at MY preferred places so, please, I beg of you. (House calls will have extra charge, up to double my standard rate, depending on location & weather conditions. For now, I can only accommodate requests within the Makati CBD. For more information how I do my readings, please read the updated 2nd FAQ.)

Email readings are just as good as face-to-face readings, & they are very detailed & personalized. No, I don't go pasting generic meanings of the cards I've drawn. I relay them exactly to your situation, & say things as you need to read/hear/know them. They're also convenient if you want concise answers, & when you're on the go. If you've read my first FAQ listing, you'll get further ideas on what to expect when availing such a service from me. Satisfaction guaranteed, no matter how cliché that sounds, hehe.

Thanks for reading, & happy weekend. Stay tuned for updates! :D

love schmlove (& my struggle with asserting "healthy selfishness")

Since it's already my birthday season (Solar return) & Saturn is still in my sign Libra (which rules relationships, equality, beauty, romance, & harmony, ugh), let me go ahead & repost this article on relationships. It's been crazy how people have been getting readings about relationships wondering what went wrong & how to make things work between them & their respective partners again, but for the life of me, surprisingly, do not actually understand the dynamics of it all. I know, been there, done that. While I actually welcome my current empowered single grrl status (like I've said before, it's my Aquarius rising's fault), I want other people to realize that it does really take 2 to tango, so to speak, in a relationship. I've seen things go awry in my own family, with my own parents, to boot. I've mediated for them, as early as 15, & I'm not the eldest child, to begin with, take note. & I've rooted for either my mom (Pisces-Aries cusp) or my dad (Sagittarius) at some point. But I felt I was too young to care about their issues, anyway. The threat of them getting a separation (divorce is yet unheard of in this country, sigh) even as early as 1987 was crazy. & them telling us incessantly to be really sure of whom we'll end up with before doing anything stupid is just too much to bear, but thanks Mom & Dad, everything I need to know, I actually didn't have to hear from you both. But yeah. I've seen too much. & dysfunctional relationships drain the shit out of me everytime. My solution sans the cards? Let go until things clear between both parties, if it really can't be helped. Why stay when people cheat/stray anyway? Unfortunately, my job entails to offer proactive solutions to make things work between 2 people (*sigh* motherfucker *sigh*) & I totally hate it when people still insist on their ways, justifying their flaws & shortcomings in their relationship. I'm sorry, but why are you asking for my help again if you're not even open to the idea of helping yourself that way? I'm very busy & I've other more worthwhile things to do in my spare time, so please. Don't bother the fuck out of me if you're resisting to take your chances. Again, it's your life, after all. Have a little more faith in it, as my favorite cheeky self-help book says. & honestly, for the love of God, you can't just magically make a person come back to you without really taking a good look at yourself first & understanding what the fuck's wrong with you, while understanding as well as ACCEPTING that your paramour is a completely different person, who doesn't really think like you do. Again, men & women are hard-wired biologically to think, speak, & act differently, despite my sensitive male clients & strong-willed women patrons. So, please. & that, my dearies, is the reason why I've decided to stay single all this time. Until I find someone who soothes me with his mere presence & respects my idiosyncrasies & complements my very being with his individuality & treats me like a princess every single time especially on my bad hair days, not to mention have his friends adore me, then I'll keep myself enthralled with your relationship issues. Whatev. :/

(oh, wait, I think I already have, haha, & let's hope he asks me out very soon, ahem — but I really wouldn't mind if he doesn't yet because I'm too fucking busy for anyone else, to begin with! Gah.)

Again, these are powerful pointers to remember in making your relationships work:

1. Develop Your Own Personality
Too often we get into a relationship & lose ourselves. We stop doing those things that made us happy when we were single (hanging out with friends, reading on our own or our favorite hobbies). Instead, we spend as much time as possible for the other person. Remind yourself of who you are. If you've forgotten, get to know yourself again.

2. Be Happy
Be happy yourself. If you need someone else to make you happy, you’ll be disappointed every time. They can't read your mind & don't know your every need. Instead of relying on them for all your happiness, rely on yourself. Do what makes you happy, then you'll be happier in your relationship. Also, tell your partner about what makes you happy & ask them the same.

3. Work Together as a Team
If a couple can get along camping (in a tent, in the woods) for a weekend, then they have a strong relationship. They can cooperate to get tasks done & still find time to have fun. So split up the house chores or hire a cleaning service so you can stop arguing over who does the chores. Divide & conquer!

4. Talk About Problems!
Have you ever not talked about a problem with your partner? Have you watched your fear & anxiety increase tremendously as the problem grew in your mind? When you finally talked about it with your partner or it finally exploded, was the reality as bad as you expected? I've said it before, you’ve read it before – so instead of holding it inside, talk about it with your partner. No gossiping. No talking behind each other's back. & NO second-guessing.

5. Share Life Based on Reality
In Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice, Elizabeth's younger sister married a military man. She thought the marriage was just dreamy. In reality, the couple was forced to marry, because she had run away with the man and lived in sin. Check that you're really seeing your relationship for what it is. If you have an assumption, talk about it with your partner to get a reality check.

6. No Finger-Pointing
No matter what happens, do not point your finger at them. The old adage is that when you point one finger, three more are pointing back at you. You will have disagreements, you will not be pleased with some things your partner does, & you will lose your temper occasionally. This is normal. Blaming each other is not.

7. Honor & Respect the Person You're With
Sometimes all it takes is a moment to really look at your partner & all the things they do for you (or would do if you allowed them) & what they mean in your life. If you honored and respected your partner, you'd be amazed how differently your relationship can be. The trust that is created is amazing.

Yeah, please, remember all that, especially if you're already contemplating on breaking up for good. Now remember, a little space doesn't really hurt anyone, & I personally believe that a relationship does require breathing & thinking space from time to time. Of course, there should be trust & open communication just the same. No lying. No bullshit. No judgmental, critical, demeaning remarks just because you don't agree to what your partner wants. Maybe this song will help you realize things. "So I can wait a while, if it brings me back to you," so it croons. Funny I had to be reminded of this song by someone I really, really loved from way back, before my ex-fiance, but we were just too chicken shit to do anything about our feelings for each other. (But yeah, maybe He's Just Not That Into Me. So what. The feeling's so mutual!)



& maybe all you strong-willed, driven women should lighten up & be more in touch with your inner Venus while you're at it.

Remember that to have commitment, people should of course have strong compatibility & consistent communication. But what's more important is for the people in question to be able to compromise & cooperate whenever necessary. & no matter what happens, especially once all of those key components is exhausted, compassion should still prevail. Even after a devastating breakup. It took me 4 long years to finally have the gall to say sorry to my ex-fiance for being the girlfriend from Hell & wish ultimately for his happiness without wishing him dead like 5 minutes after.

& let me share with you this funny quote that got stuck with me throughout the years, from Jessica Zafra:

“You can not make someone love you. You can NOT be thin enough or white enough or famous enough. The choice is entirely the other person's. Then again, you might try hypnosis.”

& please remember that I will not be doing any readings starting today until Wednesday, September 28th. I can do a 3pm-7pm thingamajig but that's it. Remote readings will have to wait until the following day. PLEASE, HAVE MERCY. It's my birthday weekend & I'm still getting the house + garden fixed, & I'm despicably sunburned. Text me beforehand should you want to be scheduled for Wednesday onwards: (+63) 0920-433-5420. Please note that I might be in the middle of a reading session so if you call, I might not be able to pick up immediately. Text me FIRST before calling. I'm adamantly sticking to my schedules but I want to accommodate everyone as much as I can this month. Meaning, I'd rather read on these particular days at MY preferred places so, please, I beg of you. (House calls will have extra charge, up to double my standard rate, depending on location & weather conditions. For now, I can only accommodate requests within the Makati CBD. For more information how I do my readings, please read the updated 2nd FAQ.)

& to throw in my number one PET PEEVE du jour:

"Asking the same or similar questions multiple times indicates that you aren't paying attention to the answers you’ve been given. Sometimes readings will be [completely useless] because people already know the answer to their question, but they don't want to admit they do, or they are hoping the answer will change."

Thank you for reading this verbose seething-with-indignation post, & forever trusting me with your myriad issues. Now excuse me while I try to get my life back. It's been a grueling week, & all I've ever been doing is fuming about it. Happy fucking birthday to me tomorrow. Nothing — & NO ONE — will get in the way of this. It's been a wonderful 3 decades, Universe. I'm very happy about how things are working out for me. ♥ *cough*

& it's that time of the year again

There's something about birthdays that I both dread & long for. Mine's coming up in 10 days. I've resolved that this year would be more exciting, despite the whole laidback vibe with my Cancerian best friend Zhy (Aquarius moon, Aries rising) & my Virgo brother whom I still call Sonny (so much for our childhood nicknames at home) even if he's more commonly known as Lem or Rey among his friends (Virgo moon, Pisces rising). I'm making it a point to spend it with only the most reliable people in my life, along with a few choice acquaintances (that is, if they do decide to show up at the last minute). But yeah, I'd rather spend that day with the people who've really never let me down throughout the years, despite their unpredictable, independent selves.

& I really want my dad's rundown garden revived by then. I've started a couple of weeks ago by buying orchids (the main attraction in my dad's collection a decade or so ago) & having our trusty memorial park stead caretaker Larry (who's coincidentally Libra, too, woohoo!) prepare the space for bluegrass & all these empty flowerpots waiting to be refilled. I kinda want a Japanese-style garden despite the already existing trees in our yard, but even if I'm itching to have it landscaped right away, I'm challenging my dormant creative self to work a few tricks on the space, especially with the fact that I still need to save up for that & we actually have very little room for my rather grandiose Zen ideas. Now that Venus is in my sign, I guess it's perfect timing to have this project taken care of completely. I'll make sure that by the end of my actual Venus return in Scorpio (by December), everything will be in place. ♥ I want a cozy nook each for worship & for entertaining, a small herb garden at the back, & flowers to brighten up the chi at home. I can't wait to get a Japanese stone lantern, wishing well, & maybe even a small birdhouse set up! & the New Moon in my sign soon is what I feel the most auspicious time to have it all taken care of. I really hope I can take care of things. Our old housekeeper who's snarky as hell but who also did a major contribution to keeping the garden promising is still a hindrance to my plans, since her lack of aesthetics is sooo irking the shit out of me on a daily basis, but I'm hoping for a break from all this. Thanks to feng shui I've realized where our growing problems are coming from, & they'll have to end this month. Next Monday & Wednesday are going to be crazy days, but I'm taking a break from it all on my birthday week, so if you folks want a personal reading at the last week of September, you might all have to wait until October 1st. (I can manage to read remotely by then, though, just please let me know in advance.) My schedule listing's updated at the sidebar now, so just please check that from time to time. :)

Now if it weren't for Zhy helping me rearrange my bedroom & giving me ideas how to redecorate a few weeks ago, I really wouldn't have had anything done. I've been so tired & busy & tired all over again (it's a most vicious cycle, I tell you) that I hardly have time for myself at home anymore. But now I feel so much better, & I can't thank her enough. & from now on I'll be more aware & organized, & again, it's the perfect time to do so, since Venus is in my sign & my Solar return's fast approaching. Plus, I might as well take good advantage of things while it's my Mercury return. YAY. I'm done with Mercury retrograding. It's been wobbly these past few years, so I really have high hopes for this month now. I'll be my old bitchy OC self, sure, but as long as it gets the job done en pronto, I'm happy. & this officially seals the deal: I'm growing old, but yay, I'm finally I'm old enough to really pull this shit off. The Maturity card (cf. Ace of Pentacles) + Ripeness (9 of Pentacles) from my Osho Zen deck lovingly affirms that fact. Lessee if my reviewing The Secret helps! :P

Of course I had to consult my own deck if this whole gardening frenzy's recommended & timely, despite Jupiter currently on retrograde. I got Past Lives (cf. The Moon), Trust (cf. Knight of Chalices), & Breakthrough (cf. Strength + Justice), via my Osho Zen deck. I'm sooo on the right track, then! Time to let go & live in the now, while still honoring the past. Thank you so much, Universe! & there's that huge Lunar influence right there.

I really have so much to thank the heavens for. The Universe does answer our prayers, even if it takes quite a while. But patience is indeed a virtue, as cliché as that may sound, & I hope you also find the time to be utterly grateful for all the goodness you still have in your life. Nobody's perfect, & we're all still yearning for so much more everytime, but that shouldn't stop us from being hopeful & open to all wondrous possibilities just the same.

journeying inward [1/3]

Welcome to my blog, if it's your first time to browse. & to my regular readers, hello again. In true Mercury retrograde fashion, I'm doing major adjustments to unforeseen slip-ups, so please bear with me, but this has got to be one of the best #MercRx episodes I've ever had, so far. & I can't thank my patrons & friends enough for the support. ♥

(Maybe because Mercury is in Leo, anyway, so things are light & playful just the same, & I'm always happy when any planet's in that sign, even if during the first few days of this drat current retrograde I just want to scream all the time, & I still do, when little things keep bothering me. But I can't help it. I guess it's better off to just let all steam from time to time instead of just blowing up at the least unexpected time to unsuspecting individuals.)

I'll have to wait until Mercury turns direct before I proceed with the next workshop/tutorial, so that should commence on a Saturday or Sunday. The next New Moon is in Virgo by next week, so I could start until after that. If everything goes according to plan, then on the very first day of my birthday month (September, of course!) I'll be more than happy to get going.

Now before I get sidetracked, here's my schedule for the rest of the month:

August 26th - Friday
3:00pm to 5:00pm - Lyn
7:00pm to 9:00pm - Lea (cancelled)

August 27th - Saturday
1:00pm to 3:00pm - Steph
3:00pm to 5:00pm - Pia & Lei

August 29th - Monday (cancelled, moved to the next day)
4:00pm to 9:00pm

Text me beforehand should you want to be scheduled before those days within the week, or on those days per se but on different timeslots: (+63) 0920-433-5420. Please note that I might be in the middle of a Tarot reading session so if you call, I might not be able to pick up immediately. Text me FIRST before calling. I'm adamantly sticking to my schedules but I want to accommodate everyone as much as I can this month. Meaning, I'd rather read on these particular days at my preferred places so, please, have mercy. (House calls will have extra charge, up to double my standard rate, depending on location & weather conditions. For now, I can only accommodate such requests within the Makati CBD. For more information on how I do my readings, please read the updated 2nd FAQ.)

& before I further forget, like I usually do, here's this quirky poem (a Pagan wedding poem that can double as a love spell, actually, haha, or so says my Wiccan acquaintance from last year) that I'd like to post. I wonder if it works. My dragon guides are rather delighted with this; I'm honestly not in a rush to be in love again (& it's actually 4 long years since I've been single, if I were to exclude them stupid pseudo-dates in the last 3). Especially now that Venus is in Virgo, when all I gotta think about is my own well-being (work & health, especially peace of mind). Whatever.

Two dragons come together,
feel the drums together,
two dragons dance.

Two dragons dance together,
take a chance together,
two dragons sing.

Two dragons sing together,
take wing together,
two dragons fly.

Two dragons fly together,
own the sky together,
Two dragons are as one.

But I'm very happy, nevertheless, for my patrons as of last year to have finally found love, & I'm very honored for the trust bestowed upon me regarding the process of their doing so. Especially those who are Earth signs. (Ahem, Venus in Virgo, indeed, yeah?) I'm still hoping the rest of you wonderful folks finally find what you're looking for (after realizing Saturn's harsh lessons, while in my sign Libra, of course). You still have lots of opportunities coming your way. & I hope to end the cycle soon for myself, but I also hope to get my act together before all this happens. Despite my crazy (READ: unpredictable & independent) Aquarius rising, I'm still a sucker for romance, even if I feel the need to rationalize why I'd want it in my life soon. I should remember that the Universe indeed conspires to give us what we want, & that means I gotta make up my mind quick about it. So should you.

What excuses have you given yourself lately why you don't deserve or need love at the moment? What are you going to do about it? If you're ready to take that plunge (again) even if you'd land on your face with a big thud (like I always do, ugh) & you want further insight, let me know. I'm with you. Cheers to us! ♥

& so the last few days of Venus in Cancer = rain

Hello again, world. I'm super sorry (again) for not updating as much. I'm ridiculously busy & distracted lately, as usual, & it's really not easy getting blogging done while I'm up & about. I'll just wait until my birthday to be liveblogging in full force, which is 2 months from now. Haha. I'll post my birthday wishlist tomorrow (no kidding) which includes silly items that have nothing to do whatsoever with Tarot-reading. For now, even if it's a rainy morning today, I'll have readings in the afternoon until early evening. I might be available at 5pm & 7pm later, unless my querents extend their time. Here's the rest of my tentative schedule, & these will be my only available times as of the moment. If you can, kindly comply, should you find yourself interested in a reading session with me anytime soon. & let's make it snappy, especially once Mercury goes officially retrograde next week.

Text me beforehand should you want to be scheduled for Thursday onwards: (+63) 0920-433-5420. Please note that I might be in the middle of a reading session so if you call, I might not be able to pick up immediately. Text me FIRST before calling. I'm adamantly sticking to my schedules but I want to accommodate everyone as much as I can this month. Meaning, I'd rather read on these particular days at my preferred places so, please, have mercy. (House calls will have extra charge, up to double my standard rate, depending on location & weather conditions. For now, I can only accommodate requests within the Makati CBD. For more information on how I do my readings, please read the updated 2nd FAQ.)

So what have I been up to, anyway? I've been trying to stay in shape (to no avail, I think, haha; especially with all this newfound fascination for dark mocha frappuccinos, this time with soy milk for an added depth in flavor, red velvet cake, & milk chocolate cheesecake). I'm also trying to mentor a couple of young 'uns who own Gilded Tarot decks (one's Sagittarian with a Pisces Moon & a Libra Rising, while the other's quadruple Cancerian - Sun, Moon, Rising, & Jupiter). It's just funny how I'm being haunted by that Gilded deck since 2008, even if I really feel I can't connect with it just yet, but I can't seem to forget its icky Lovers card, haha. Plus, it's funny how I'm surrounded by all these Water babies. Maybe because my Moon in Cancer trines my Venus in Scorpio, to begin with. I'm still freaked out by the thought of it all, really. I need to be with more Fire + Air signs, though, seriously.

Then decluttering my perpetually-ravaged room is an everyday struggle. I also got a new Tarot deck from a client & it's a bitch to use for myself, but it works flawlessly for her. Even my Tarot of Vampyres is wonderful for her! Anyway, I have to thank her for her trust & patronage. I also pray everything works out for her very soon. ♥

Anyway, let this be a nifty guide for you folks for having a pleasant, insightful, & worthwhile Tarot reading session, thanks to a new Twitter pal who just passed her first Reiki attunement. Yay, congratulations! I hope I can do the same thing very soon!

How to get the most out of your tarot reading: 6 tips to maximize your experience.

1. Do some research on your reader. This can be done by asking them about their code of ethics, what they’re comfortable doing, or how they feel about different situations in dealing with clients. Fortunately, a lot of readers have websites where you can see not only their code of ethics and some sample readings, but also feedback. Feedback can be very important to a reader and they usually have no problem sharing positive feedback with potential clients, paid or not.

2. Come with an open mind. If you go into the reading with ultimatums and expecting a specific outcome, you’ll probably be disappointed. Most readers are under the impression you seek them out for their interpretations of the cards, and if you insist they’re doing things incorrectly, you’ll both end up frustrated.

3. Ask a good question. The future of your life is based on you and you alone. If you ask a question that negates your own power in your life, you are less likely to get a truly helpful answer. For example, asking “when will I find a new lover?” asks literally when the querent will find a specific person. But what if the querent never leaves their home and expects the lover to find them? What if the querent has a very specific set of standards and expects the new lover to fit into them, and doesn’t consider anyone else? They may never find the lover they seek. Try phrasing your questions in a way that shows you accept your power or responsibility in your own life. For example, “what do I need to know about finding a new boyfriend/girlfriend?”, “what can I do to help find a new lover soon?”, or even “am I doing the work I need to be doing to find the new squeeze I’ve been hoping for?” are excellent alternatives to the original question.

4. Don’t offer anything yet the reader doesn’t ask for. Some readers may ask for a bit of background information, some prefer to only know the question, while others ask questions as they share the reading. The best thing to do is recognize that the reader is experienced enough to know when to ask for information. For example, if the reader says, “Have you been stressed out about your relationship?” it’s better to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ then to launch into a full explanation of why the relationship has been weighing heavy on your heart. Wait until the end of the reading to explain what’s going on. This helps you to get the big picture, and for the reader to fully relay everything in the cards.

5. Keep in mind how often you ask a specific question. Repeating a question because you want to see what different readers say, or because you may be fishing for a specific answer, is more likely to confuse you and blur all the answers together than it is to actually help you. If someone gives you a really off reading, that’s one thing. But asking the same or similar questions multiple times indicates that you aren’t paying attention to the answers you’ve been given in the past. Sometimes readings will be complete duds because people already know the answer to their question, but they don’t want to admit they do, or they are hoping the answer will change.

6. Take notes as you go along, or save the reading for later. There are usually things relayed in a reading that don’t make sense right away. If anything seems like it doesn’t fit, make a note of it and look into it when the reading is finished. Often times you can look back on a reading and see exactly how things made sense - but only if you have a decent record of the reading ;)

Have fun, & stay warm as well as dry today!

floating landscapes

For schedules next week, please be advised, no appointments will be entertained from Monday, June 13th, until Wednesday, June 15th. But it should be a wonderful time, nevertheless, as Saturn is finally going direct again after being retrograde for half a year, & the Full Moon will be in Sagittarius, with a total Lunar Eclipse, to boot. Egad. Haha. It could be straining for some, zesty for others. I'm playing it safe, however, so I'm staying at home. Anyway:

June 17th - Friday
2:00pm - Carmela
3:00pm - Divine
4:00pm - Lyn (2)
6:00pm - Jonna
7:00pm - Hasmin (2)

June 18th - Saturday
5:00pm to 9:00pm

June 27th - Monday
7:00pm - Cecille

The rain this week was a big downer. But it also was crazily refreshing. I was able to catch up on the things I'm supposed to be doing especially for myself. I also had a Libra barista named Lisa make friends with me in our neighborhood, & she makes the best soy choco chip fraps ever! I'm going to be gaining more weight if I don't downsize asap. Ever since Jupiter entered Taurus this month, all I did was take it easy. & I'm happy for the Universe slowing down for me this month. It should all pick up again by the time I'm done next week, & I'm somewhat dreading it, even if I know I shouldn't. Nevertheless, I'm happy. & hooray for Venus in Gemini! I'm meeting more Twitter friends, & I hope to catch up with more acquaintances IRL. & before my high school best friend Cres flies back to CA with her husband & daughters, I hope to touch base with them & the rest of the gang for one more time. I just don't understand the rain, though. But I'm all too happy to be snug indoors most of the time. & I've been watching reruns of The Great Buck Howard & Up in the Air, which have awesome quotes & insights, & I'll discuss more of those later.

But for now, here's a cute Tarot spread that I found online. I'm using my Deviant Moon deck for this, because I'll be putting it back in order again in a bit.

"The following spread, then, can be used to help someone discover how to overcome feelings of being trapped, and what to look for to find the exhilaration & triumph of finally living their dreams."

I only used 8 cards, because the rest of the deck wasn't making any more sense at all, after using it for my last querent, & all I could see from it was a jumble of the lingering issues that we discussed.

Yay for Snow White. NOT. I'm no fan of the fairy tale, sadly, but...

POSITION 1. Snow White - Ace of Wands

MEANING: Where you are right now. This is the submissive part of yourself that has taken over, thus resigning yourself to the rut in which you find yourself. This is also that part of you that believes if you are too successful, you won’t be liked.

My Interpretation: I think I'm actually in a very good place right now, compared to last year, & the year before that. I don't plan on having kids anytime soon, though, which I think is good, anyway. I may still be in this starting point & feel plagued by self-doubt every now & then, but it's better than nothing. This card is one of my most favorite female figures in the deck, more than the Queens, but no way will I ever be caught dead cradling a baby in my arms. I care about children & their welfare, & I don't mind conversing with precocious younglings, but no, thank you. I don't mind mothering kitties again, though.

POSITION 2. The Evil Step-Mother Queen - 8 of Wands

MEANING: This is your adversary; that which is jealous of you and, as such, seeks to control you, disrupt your plans, and even shatter your dreams. This is someone or something that is unfamiliar, and in conflict with you; it is your opposition and is usually spurred on by the element of envy.

My Interpretation: Looks like there's A LOT of people out to get me, surprisingly, but as long as I'm not really hearing anything nasty about me yet, I won't give a shit. I'll just do my thing, & try not to spread myself too thin.

POSITION 3. The Seven Dwarves - 8 of Cups

MEANING: These 7 cards represent your helpers; these are the people, things, and energies that are there to aid you and rescue you from your current situation. These are the people who will dig deep to find what is precious and valuable in you, and keep you safe from harm. These are the people, things, and energies that will also warn you of approaching danger. Each of the 7 cards is read one-at-a-time, initially, and then interpreted in conjunction with each other (look for the story line these cards all tell). (NOTE: If you want a more expanded reading, you can also interpret how the Snow White card brings aid to these; offering harmony and bringing them into balance.)

My Interpretation: I only got one card to represent my allies in this position, & it looks like I have my clients (mostly heartbroken & depressed) to actually rely on. I already have a few favorites, & I'll throw in a few specials for them soon, but I really hope I can become friends with them.

Wait, I still have my younger guy friends struggling through Life. I hope they count, too. Yay.

POSITION 4. The Handsome Prince - 10 of Swords

MEANING: That which will revive, awaken, and stir you from your current situation, and inspire you to live your life fully. This is the Kiss of True Love that ignites your passion to be more than you are now. It is also the enthusiasm you need to re-discover and the appetite for living a life that needs to be refueled.

My Interpretation: WHAT THE HELL. Who is this person, then? Is he still alive? Am I meant to be alone for a longer period than expected? If this guy has severe issues, then so be it. Don't we all. I just hope he wouldn't have to let his issues get in the way of things, & I hope he's not abusive in any way. & I'll be more than happy to take care of him, haha — as long as he helps himself, too.

POSITION 5. The Apple - Page of Pentacles

MEANING: That which will entice and tempt you, but which should be avoided. This seduction will only lead to you being taken advantage of.

My Interpretation: I've been talking to a few younger prospects who are so different from the crowd I'm accustomed to, & it was all short-lived with them. I'm actually fed up. I want someone more mature & more cultured, ergo, more sexy, hehe. I honestly just want somebody who, according to my inner Venus by Jessica Shepherd, can empower me, trust me as I can trust him, help me to surrender my fears, let down my guard, & therefore allow me to experience deep healing. Ooh, hello there, 10 of Swords. Come over here. Let's both recover. :)

POSITION 6. The Magic Mirror - The Magician + The High Priestess

MEANING: This represents the principles of both creative power and truth-telling. This is what you need to learn. It is already being employed by The Evil Step-Mother Queen and, eventually, provides the information that provokes the assault upon Snow White. This is the honesty that The Evil Step-Mother Queen cannot bear and which Snow White must learn to embrace without guilt or fear.

My Interpretation: If those are the very embodiment of the things I should embrace without guilt or fear, then so be it. Being mystical + psychic, sure. But I don't want to take Life too seriously anymore. Can't I just chill like the rest of you?

"The whole purpose of The Snow White Spread is to show someone that, as Walt Disney is supposed to have said, people ought to know that there's light after the darkness."

So much for that. I should use this for my readings next week! ♥

I wanna cry but I gotta laugh (take #107086)

Ohayo. My last blog draft was dated after Easter Sunday, but I don't think I'll be able to pick up where I've last left off at this rate. Been INSANELY busy! & tired. & happy, nevertheless. Quite a bit numb, too, but everything's a terribly long story, so I'll save all that (again) for later. My apologies. But in a nutshell, I've met a bunch of fabulous artists, musicians, & other remarkable personalities along the way; discovered a whole slew of treats to relish; got nice gifts + invites from patrons + new friends; & reunited with my high school BFF's after quite a long while. I also love waking up to success stories from clients, & I'm very excited for everyone. I still have hardly any time to myself, but I'm getting there. I hope I can go back to yoga & tai chi by tomorrow, but lessee. I've got another packed schedule & I'm about to lose it. I still have to recover from a crazy read-a-thon from last Monday, & brace myself for another round later today. Whew.

Anyway, this is my Tarot reading schedule until the end of the month. Please be advised. So Heaven help me. I'm taking a break on World Tarot Day, Wednesday, May 25th, & just proceed with remote readings & grounding rituals, so if anybody needs me on Wednesday, er, leave me alone, hehe.

May 24th - Tuesday (Good Spirits)
6:00pm - Tia
7:00pm - Cla
8:00pm - Tet
9:00pm - Nelson & RD, hehe

May 26th - Thursday (Good Spirits)
5:00pm - Honey
7:00pm - dinnertime
8:00pm to 10:00pm (open slots)

May 31st - Tuesday (private event)
4:00pm to 6:00pm

June 4th - Saturday (Greenbelt)
5:00pm to 9:00pm


Good Spirits Cafe is located in The Collective, a warehouse complex comprised of eclectic shops & attractions, located in 7274 Malugay cor. Mayapis Sts., San Antonio Village, Makati City. If passing by Yakal St. (which is a one-way street) via Buendia, make a left turn to Mayapis then make another left turn to Malugay (which is one-way as well). You should be seeing Cash & Carry at the end of Yakal, which should be your cue to turn left to Mayapis. Parking is along the street. The Collective is a safe place, don't worry, even if it looks daunting from outside, even when there are rock or hip-hop music events near the entrance. This is near the train's railroad tracks & there's a new condo complex being built nearby called The Linear. Anyway, Good Spirits is a small quiet cozy white cafe from the far left from the complex entrance. You'll see B-SIDE first, a music bar before it.


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Good Spirits Cafe is such a cozy place, especially during early evenings. They serve wine, coffee, iced tea, & awesome cakes. Even better, everything's moderately priced! Must-try: their chocolate Kama Sutra, their Lovely Blue cheesecake (blueberries, of course), their Marble cheesecake, their brownies with almonds & cream cheese, & my newest favorite: red velvet cupcakes. The couch is super-comfy, with books & magazines surrounding it for perusal, & a lot of art pieces on display. The place even plays awesome electronic mixes that are delightfully stimulating & soothing at the same time. If you'd like to hold small, intimate events, this is a place to be. The owners are pretty friendly, so yeah, that'd be easy. This season, I actually come by to enjoy their humble take on halo-halo, haha. Not only because I need to stay sober especially during read-a-thons, but also because the summer heat is unbearable & I can eat halo-halo or ice cream or fro-yo anytime, everyday as a result. Enjoy the homey, relaxing, inspiring vibe there, & more cafes locally should be like this, seriously.

(Please handle their items with care, nevertheless. Clean up after your own mess, too. Then tip their young baristas accordingly, especially if they've been extra attentive. That's all we ask while you're there. Oh, & feel at home, of course, especially if you'd be waiting for your turn to be read, & while you're enjoying their offerings.)

Text me beforehand should you want to be scheduled for Thursday onwards: (+63) 0920-433-5420. Please note that I might be in the middle of a reading session so if you call, I might not be able to pick up immediately. Text me FIRST before calling. I'm adamantly sticking to my schedules but I want to accommodate everyone as much as I can this month. Meaning, I'd rather read on these particular days at them said places so, please, have mercy. (House calls will have extra charge, up to double my standard rate, depending on location & weather conditions. For now, I can only accommodate requests within the Makati CBD. For more information how I do my readings, please read the updated 2nd FAQ.)

on pop love suicide & planetary retrogrades, I think

So, yeah, I'm back. Blame Mercury gone retrograde for it, hehe. I'm still swamped with work & I've taken a couple or so days off to feel better, because it'll be another long weekend for me. But I can't wait for the next timeout. Especially with my Mars in Scorpio energy kinda stirring within again. Ugh.

But anyway, let me just post this poem I keep quoting during my readings so I won't forget about it. I stumbled upon this years ago, & I keep forgetting to get my own copy of The Prophet for more inspiration. Sigh. But I had this poem in my head for the longest time. When I think about it, it may be the perfect expression of my Venus-Uranus conjunction (in Scorpio in my 9th House).

"But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
& let the winds of heaven dance between you.

Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.
Give another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf.
Sing & dance together & be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
& stand together yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
& the oak tree & the cypress grow not in each other's shadow."

Don't get me wrong, though. I value loyalty & commitment; & welcome clingy, touchy-feely love in a romantic relationship — Libra, reprazent! — but I also respect personal space. But anyone sick with longing would find that hard to do.

Why am I posting this, if you may ask? No, not just because it was the ex-fiance's birthday recently, but also love readings have always been the hardest to deal with. I kinda give up. Where is all this pining for another person coming from? My clients have really strong personalities & their independent streaks are as bad as mine, & maybe that's the reason why they're drawn to me in the first place, but why is everybody inconsolable lately? & what about me? Will I even have the chance to ever be happy? My cards have been claiming so since 2008, but where am I really heading now?

more busybee days, this time for March

These dates are my following schedules for March, for now. These are final, though. The rest will be posted later. The venue, which is in Good Spirits Cafe in The Collective, for the most part, is final, too. Should you wish to book a session while I'm not available, please ask me beforehand via email (sp.lovecraft [at] gmail [dot] com) at least 24-48 hours so we can discuss & I can adjust my time.

Mar 8 - Tue - 5pm to 7pm then 10pm to 12mnm

Mar 12 - Sat - 10pm to 12mn

Mar 16 - Wed - 5pm to 7pm then 10pm to 12mn

Mar 20 - Sun - 5pm to 7pm (Good Spirits)

Please be advised. I can entertain remote readings on days not specified here, but again, I would like to be notified ahead of time, & have the fee settled before the session. Also, I beg of you all, please RELAX before getting a reading from me, if that's not too much to ask. As much as possible I want my clients cool, calm, collected, & SOBER, to ensure quality readings as well as for my own peace of mind. Thank you. Will update this later for more dates. For now, I gotta run. & please spare me March 9th because I'm seeing my all-time favorite grunge band live in Manila by then. Stone Temple Pilots, I love you. ♥

With that said, here's a video of one of their songs from their newest, self-titled album. The title seems to make perfect sense, & this line from the song gives us much to think about: "Can our shattered past just set us free?"



Cheers! Remember, my readings take on a more cathartic quality than anything else. Go find your own freak show elsewhere if you think I'm just going to rip you off by spewing BS. I'm tired to validate my convictions as of press time, so please. Thanks again.

busybee 2011 -- part #3589

Hello, this is my Tarot reading schedule until the end of the month. Please be advised. I've been insanely busy & I still need to blog about my recent activities. But I'm really happy with how things are lately, even if I'm getting irked every now & then by very trivial things.

Feb 16th - Wednesday
5:00pm to 8:00pm (Max Brenner)
9:00pm to 12:00mn (Good Spirits Cafe)

Feb 22nd - Tuesday
5:00pm to 7:00pm then 9:00pm to 12:00mn (Good Spirits)

Feb 24th - Thursday
5:00pm to 7:00pm then 9:00pm to 12:00mn (Good Spirits)

Feb 27th - Sunday
5:00pm to 9:00pm (Good Spirits)
10:00pm to 12:00mn (LiMBo)

Good Spirits Cafe is located in The Collective, a warehouse complex comprised of eclectic shops & attractions, located in 7274 Malugay cor. Mayapis Sts., San Antonio Village, Makati City. If passing by Yakal St. (which is a one-way street) via Buendia, make a left turn to Mayapis then make another left turn to Malugay (which is one-way as well). You should be seeing Cash & Carry at the end of Yakal, which should be your cue to turn left to Mayapis. Parking is along the street. The Collective is a safe place, don't worry, even if it looks daunting from outside, even when there are rock or hip-hop music events near the entrance. This is near the train's railroad tracks & there's a new condo complex being built nearby called The Linear. Anyway, Good Spirits is a small quiet cozy white cafe from the far left from the complex entrance. You'll see B-SIDE first, a music bar before it.


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Text me beforehand should you want to be scheduled: (+63) 0920-433-5420. Please note that I might be in the middle of a reading session so if you call, I might not be able to pick up immediately. I'm adamantly sticking to my schedules but I want to accommodate everyone as much as I can this month. Meaning, I'd rather read on these particular days at them said places so, please, have mercy. ♥

Happy New Year!

I know I haven't been posting for so long, but I got so busy! Anyway, I've more than a mouthful of stories & insights to share, & I'm really excited. For now, let me post my most favorite song as of the moment, from my most favorite TV series, to date:



I also watch How I Met Your Mother when I'm bored, & I find it hilarious at some point, but I'm a real sucker for silly Korean dramas (like Goong aka Princess Hours, which I was crazy about 4 years ago, & I finished watching the subtitled-in-English series just before the local primetime airing dubbed in our vernacular), & I've never been so crazy about TV again until I saw Marry Me, Mary! on KBS World. Now what does this have anything to do with my New Age pursuits, if you might ask? Actually, I'll save that elaboration for later, but an introspective grrl such as myself needs her cute diversions, yes? *sigh* Haha, escapism's awesome.

& that featured song from the series is so refreshing, strangely enough, despite its sappiness. Or so I'd like to think. All I know is, I'm ready to face the world & believe in True Love again, whatever the hell that means. :P My sordid past & recurring sorrows would go down the drain everytime I listen to this track, so, yay. & I've always liked Jang Geun Seok as Kim Eunho from Hwang Jini. ♥

Anyway, like I keep saying, I still lack a lot of Earth energy, but for some reason I thrive when the Moon is in either Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn. I might as well take advantage of the powerful energy while Apollo, Mercury, Mars, & Pluto are all in an Earth sign. I really love Molly Hall's astrological lists, & I'm adding my commentaries.

Ten Tips for When the Sun is in Capricorn

1) Root in Mother Earth - "Sit by a river to hear the water. Listen to a crackling fire or light a candle on your desk. Watch the wind move the tree branches. Hear the frozen ground crunch under your feet. Buy your own heirloom/organic seeds, in anticipation of a Spring planting."

& my most favorite activity personally? Watch the sun rise or set by the sea. Take a swim, even, while you're at it. Super soothing.

2) Take Your Public Image Seriously - With my Venus return almost over, & Saturn in my sign, & my quirky Rising sign getting in the way, I guess I really need to get myself whipped up into shape. I've been avoiding the actual measures for the longest time, even if I've always been thinking about a colossal makeover for the better. But it's so hard, I feel I'm like one of them folks in my favorite How Do I Look? show who's dead-set upon her ways sometimes. It's all going to change now. It should. I owe it to myself.

3) Fortify Your Body - I know. More rest & meditation; more iron, more vitamins & other minerals; more workouts; more massages; & acupuncture.

4) Become an Engaged Citizen - "Take responsibility for what's happening in your own town, state, or country."

I'm not going to state what I'm doing about this. I'll just go ahead & do what I can to serve my community.

5) Real Life - "Find a better balance between the real & the virtual."

I've been trying to do that. But I've learned the hard way that the real world is still super different from the virtual life, & it's less fun. Sometimes the people I know who are stupendously nice virtually are super detached IRL. WTF. But I'm not giving up, & I know I should be more out there in the world.

6) Earth Magic - I know, I'll be really working on my gardening & flower arrangement penchance, too.

7) Turn A Passion into Your Life's Work - Now isn't that what I've been doing ever since? Haha. But I'll try to make all my passions into my lifelong work. I think I'm being incessantly called to do so lately, anyway.

8) Seek Wisdom - "Find a mentor, or become one."

Well, I'll work on my mentoring next month. For now, I think I need a coach. Times like these, I wish my dad were still alive. :(

9) Let Go - "When we let go of what's holding us back, we honor the rhythm of life & our commitment to making the most of the time we have."

Hohoho, Operation Declutter, oh, no. *groan*

10) Write Your Own Tombstone - Now this is freaky, but I've kinda wondered what it'd be like when I die, & what should be written on my epitaph. Actually, I've joked so openly about the whole thing as much as I've written about it, no thanks to my suicidal ideations in my silly high school years, which was super frowned upon. But there was this heart-wrenching scene from the movie The Last Samurai which I fell in love with:

Emperor Meiji: Tell me how he died.
Captain Algren: I will tell you how he lived.

With that said, I'm all the more pressured to live such an existence worthy of emulation. At this rate, I'm not going anywhere, but the thought of people happy with my humble contribution to their lives is relieving enough to help me get by through another day.

Now isn't this list amazing, or what? It's provided me with a framework for my actual proverbial New Year's Resolutions! I'll post those along with my long-overdue wishlist in detail later. ♥ & maybe, this list has just spelled out what the Queen of Coins from my Legacy of the Divine Tarot deck has been trying to tell me since day one. ♥