What's In A Name

Greetings Gifted Reader,

fate

Have you ever considered how the meaning of your name impacts your life? Like Astrology and Numerology, the names we’re given at birth affects us in interesting ways.

For instance, I have a friend whose name is also that of an important East Asian civilization over 2,000 years old. Further, that civilization was extremely artistic and spiritual. Is it a coincidence that my friend is both, as well?

lily

My friend’s mother’s name translates to lily flower. And just like the lily, she is beautiful, delicate and feminine, yet powerful. Ancient Greeks believed that lilies also had masculine traits, and my friend’s mother does, too. She often ran the household while her husband was gone for long periods of time early in his career.

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/lily-meaning.html

Every year, hundreds of thousands of babies are given names that they will end up striving to live up to, consciously or not. Some will even change their names to better manifest the fate they feel should be theirs--like those that are hip to Numerology and change the spelling of their names to influence better outcomes. 

For instance, Jane Smith in the chart below adds up to 9, a Mars-ruled individual who might be temperamental and prone to conflict. Adding the “Y” changes her name to 7, ruled by Neptune; a magnetic, musical and mysterious personality.

1     2     3     4     5     6     7     8     9

A    B    C     D    E    F     G    H    I

J     K    L     M    N   O     P    Q    R

S    T     U    V    W   X     Y    Z

Mike

Variations of names seem to change a person’s personality, too. Like when someone named Michael calls himself Mike. Does that make him less formal and more easygoing? 

What about Roberts who call themselves Bobby? They can be crazy fun!

Bobby

Nicknames are significant game changers, too. Remember Whitney Houston’s nickname was Nippy, as in nip it in the bud? Her life was certainly shortened by unfortunate circumstances.

What about your name? Drop us a line and let’s discuss it. 

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Good luck, light and love,

  

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com

It's A Mad, Mad, Mad March!

Greetings Gifted Reader,

celestial event...

Yesterday, March 20, ushered in several celestial events. Whether they will be for the good or bad remains to be seen.

For starters, we experienced the Vernal Equinox. That’s the official first day of spring when daylight hours and nighttime hours are equal, exactly 12 hours each.

There was also a total Solar Eclipse as the Moon blocked the Sun.

Additionally, a Super Moon occurred when the Moon orbited at its closest to Earth.

According to this article, link below, yesterday was “Freaky Friday”:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/03/18/solar-eclipse/24970217/

spring has sprung!

Astrologically, there was a New Moon in Aries even as the Sun entered Aries--the Sun at 3:45 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, and the Moon earlier at 3:28 a.m. Aries marks the beginning of any Astrological new year, and is an ideal time to start something new. If you want to begin a relationship or a business for maximum success, this is your best date to do so.

This is also a time of rebirth. If you consider the Gregorian calendar and its new year beginning on January 1, you can see that this period is near the end of the first quarter of 2015. It’s a good time to assess where you are so far, and make those changes you think need to be made. Aries is always about bringing in new ideas and refreshing old ones.

lily for Lily...

In Chinese Animal Astrology, the sign Aries has “The Moon of the Dragon”. There are many similarities between the risk-taking Ram and the courageous Dragon.

Dear Gifted Reader, what do you hope to achieve in this Astrological new year?

Good news for those of you living on O’ahu. Gypsy Stars will be teaching basic Astrology classes in Honolulu. This will be a beginner’s class that covers all the basics so you will be prepared to continue studying on your own once you complete the course. Stay tuned for more details.

Meanwhile, check out The Urban Goddess on Facebook, and our line of T_zing t-shirts at CaféPress.

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com

What's A Psychic Fair?

Greetings Gifted Reader,

“What is a psychic fair?” inquiring minds want to know. And rightly so, because it’s a very good question. Most psychic fairs follow a similar format, although Gypsy Stars has herself been involved in different kinds.

Sometimes called “Mind, Body, Spirit Expos” or “Holistic Festivals”, all of them have your spiritual development at its center.

Generally, a venue is selected and several psychic readers are made available for you to get a reading from. 

While smaller fairs usually run for just one day, or even a few hours, larger ones--like expos--can go on for days, usually an entire weekend.

oops, someone can't spell!

Some fairs charge an admission fee, especially large expos, but most of the time the only money you’ll spend will be on the reader of your choice. Prices are usually set by the fair, although some will allow the reader to do so. In any case, you can look at spending about $30 minimum for 15 minutes, or sometimes 20.

Most readers use Tarot cards although there are many others who use their own unique form of intuition to provide you with assistance. Gypsy Stars has had readings with readers before who have used tea leaves, crystal balls, even pendulums. And, of course, Astrologers who erect Natal charts are always helpful as are those who use Numerology or Palmistry.

At larger fairs, you’ll also find healers who do reiki or auric cleansings (to clean your aura)—which are more hands-on and may require you to lie down or recline.

The most important aspect of a psychic fair you should remember, though, is to be prepared going into them. Try to have some questions or concerns written down on a list. Of course, a general reading can often be very helpful. But if you want a reading because of a particular problem, try to get your question out early so you can get every detail before your time is up.

If you live in the Honolulu metropolitan area, you’re fortunate that you can sample the Blue Moon Psychic Fair once a month. This month’s will be held January 18 at the Mauanakea Marketplace in Chinatown, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Come and find out what the New Year holds for you! On February 19, it will be the Year of the Goat/Ram/Sheep and on March 20, the new Astrological year will begin with the sign Aries.

lunar new year...

hope it's not gonna be a baaaad year...

As always, we like to promote other metaphysicians--like this group of Seattle Astrologers making predictions.

Check out our fan page on Facebook, and buy a T_zing t-shirt on Café Press.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Urban-Goddess/133194160055801

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

  

 

http://www.gypsystars.com

Blue Moon Psychic Fair, Try This At Home, And Men Who Don’t Like Stupid Women

Greetings Gifted Reader,

Patiey at Blue Moon Psychic Fair

Do you live in the metropolitan Honolulu area? Then stop by Sunday, November 16, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Blue Moon Psychic Fair on the second floor of Maunakea Marketplace in Chinatown. Once a month, Patiey Tompkins hosts a gathering of psychics, Astrologers, Numerologists and other metaphysical practitioners who offer readings to the public.

Here’s an article we previously wrote featuring Patiey:

http://gypsystarsreadings.blogspot.com/search?q=patiey+tompkins

Dr Renee

Since Gypsy Stars is here to keep you in the know about metaphysical services, here’s an update on T. Renee Richardson whom we profiled here:

http://gypsystarsreadings.blogspot.com/search?q=t+renee+richardson

Check out what Dr. Renee is doing now—asking you to “try this at home” and guiding "men who don’t like stupid women". Here’s the 411:

T. Renee Richardson, DD, "The AmBadassador of Light!" will be Guest Speaker on Dr. Monique Hunt's "Your Weekly Om" online class and meditation for a Soul Sunday, on December 7, 10 a.m. PST. Here’s Dr. Renee's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/psychic.services to receive instructions for joining the class. Dr. Renee will speak about "Spiritual Self-Care", including healthy boundaries, energy clearing methods, emotional well-being and more. Join us--it's free!

Dr. Renee with Friend

"Try This at Home! A Four-Step Guide to Practical Intuitive Development" is in its second edition. You can obtain your own pdf file of this guide for FREE, by emailing Dr. Renee, "The AmBadassador of Light!" at info@psychic-services.com with 'Yes, please" in the subject heading.

Dr. Renee's specialized dating guide for men who do not like stupid women, prepared by repeat special request by those men eager to develop wonderfully balanced relationships, has been welcomed enthusiastically. The concise, humor-filled yet truth-rich guide is available for FREE, by emailing Dr. Renee, "The AmBadassador of Light!" at info@psychic-services.com with "Dating Guide" in the subject heading.

A limited number of 25-minute complimentary phone consultations to assess your readiness and appropriateness for Dr. Renee's customized wholistic healing service packages is available in December. Email her NOW at info@psychic-services.com with "I'm Interested" in the subject heading to receive the pre-qualifying questions and your time slot. This is a great time of year to focus on your transition into new vibrancy! For more information about "The Ultimate Adventure in Awareness," visit www.psychic-services.com.

Remember, Gifted Reader, Gypsy Stars is always looking for metaphysicians—astrologers, numerologists, Tarot readers, spiritual healers and more to interview for this blog. Additionally, The Urban Goddess will promote you on Facebook, so like our page and tell us your story.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Urban-Goddess/133194160055801

And, as always, check out our T_zing t-shirts!

http://www.cafepress.com/t_zing

See you here in this dimension next year.

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com

This Magic Moment

Greetings, Gifted Reader.

abracadabra!

Magic is defined as something supernatural. It’s like when you wish you had, say, a new job and a friend calls out of the blue to tell you her boss is hiring a person to do exactly what you do and she recommended you. Now, that’s magic.

Generally a good thing, magic happens unexpectedly, but it can also be the manifestation of something we have wished for. What is magical to you? What would you wish for if you could have anything given to you—hocus pocus, abracadabra--with no strings?

We’ve all heard beauty pageant contestants proclaim they would wish for “world peace”, but what if the magic you seek is of a more personal nature? Would you wish for something like a new house or car? Or, would your desire be for something that would improve your physical or mental prowess? Would you want a new body, a new way of thinking, or a totally new feeling about life?

Magic appears every single day in our lives, if we’re paying attention. Is discovering Quan Yin in the middle of Chinatown Honolulu more magical than finding King Tut smack dab in Seattle’s ID?

Quan Yin in Honolulu

KingTut in Seattle

Creativity is magic, too. Think about art forms like anime and cosplay. Sure, those may be just costumes someone’s wearing, but it somehow transforms them into a real character. Magic.

lion butts

anime

Of course, what may seem magical to you may not to me, and vice versa. That’s why Gypsy Stars would love to know your magic story. Email us at gypsystars@me.com and share a magic moment from your life.

You know what real magic is? These t-shirts that came out of Gypsy Stars’ head and are now available at Café Press.

Don’t forget to contact us if you’re a metaphysician—astrologer, channeler, medium, numerologist, Tarot reader or spiritual healer of any type. Not only will we interview you, but The Urban Goddess will promote you on Facebook, too.

Meanwhile, Gypsy Stars will magically reappear here on November 15. Presto!

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://.www.gypsystars.com

a friend with magic

magic with friends

Astrology's Golden Child

Greetings, Gifted Reader.

Leos love the stage

In about four days, the Sun will move into the sign Leo. For all you roaring lions, primping lionesses and purring cubs out there, this is the time of year when you thrive. Stretching out in the summer sun, showing off your luminous skin and crazy-wild mane, you just love this season--especially when folks start celebrating your birthday and all attention is focused on you.

Because attention is what Leos crave most--especially on a large scale. Up there on stage, surrounded by a multitude of adoring fans, it just doesn’t getter any better for you posing pussycats. You Leos love large crowds. In fact, you love anything large. And gaudy. That’s not to say all of you love bright, shiny things full of gold. But if you have a strong Sun in Leo placement, you’re likely to be drawn to clothing that sparkles and, not just at the disco. It all has to do with your sense of royalty. You are, after all, King of the Jungle.

King of the Jungle in gold

Unless you have a badly aspected Leo Sun, you are most at home on stage in the spotlight beaming away. You may think of it as leading others, but it’s really more about having your ego stroked. But that’s okay. In a lot of ways, Leo’s need for adulation is a lot less harmful than, say, Scorpio’s avenging manipulation.

can't get more golden than these guys 

Which brings us to this. What about the rest of us Sun signs? What does this period do to us?

Seattle Astrologer Dave L., on left, has Leo rising

For fire signs, Aries and Sagittarius, there’s a more harmonious feel during Leo months. For earth, water and air signs like Taurus, Scorpio or Aquarius, it might feel strained since you're all signs that square Leo. But everything depends on where Leo will transit in your Natal chart. What House will be affected? What planets will the Sun make hard aspects to? Those are the triggers to watch for.

Seattle Astrologer Dave H. has Leo Moon

For instance, in Gypsy Stars’ chart, the Sun in Leo will transit her 10^th House of Career. Hey, now that sounds promising. If I’m already working, then I should be applauded and recognized. Maybe, I’ll even get a bonus. On the other hand, if I’m looking for a job, the one I acquire during this time could be a keeper

If you’d like to know more about how the Sun in Leo affects your Natal chart, drop us a line at gypsystars@me.com.

Here’s an early Leo birthday shout-out to Seattle Astrology Group’s James Clark, below.

Seattle Astrologer James C. has Leo Sun

With all this talk about the Sun, Gypsy Stars almost forgot to ask how you enjoyed the Super Moon of July 12. If you missed it, you have two more chances on August 10 and September 9. Here’s a link to an explanation of the phenomena, which is basically when the moon is closer to earth in its orbit and looks larger to us here on Earth.

http://earthsky.org/space/what-is-a-supermoon

Remember, we’re always looking for metaphysicians—astrologers, numerologists, Tarot readers, spiritual healers and more to interview for this blog. Additionally, The Urban Goddess will promote you on Facebook, so join us and tell your story.

serious Leo hair on a non-Leo

If you live in Honolulu, you can read our quarterly Animal Astrology horoscopes in Cherry Pop Revue magazine. And, we have t-shirts!

  

Until September 20, have a happy Leo summer!

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com

T. Renee Richardson, DD: The Am-Badass-ador of Light

Greetings, Gifted Reader.

Dr. Renee with Joe Anthony, her battery crystal

The islands of Hawai’i are some of the most sacred spots on earth. It’s little wonder then, that spiritual practitioners choose this location to heal others and, likewise, to be healed. Below, Gypsy Stars interviews T. Renee Richardson, DD, a well-respected professional healer and clairvoyant with over 30 years of experience. Living on Kaua’i, Dr. Renee is known for helping thousands of clients worldwide. With her dedication to her path, her accuracy, compassionate detachment, authenticity, positive attitude and sense of humor, Dr. Renee is a sought-after healer with global recognition.

Q: Dr. Renee, how did you first discover your spiritual gifts, and how old were you then?

A: I’ve perceived energy patterns and spirits since I was born. My earliest memory of any outward expression is when I was three-years old. I’d tell my mother’s friends things about themselves and their lives when they came over to visit with her.

Q: Besides being clairvoyant, you also read Tarot cards and perform hands-on healing. Did one component lead to another, and how?

A: I’d never even heard of divination cards until I was 30-years old. I saw a beautiful Mah Jongg deck in a Jewish deli in Florida. The delicate watercolor images captivated me, and the philosophy coincided with my background in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Most people today know Mah Jongg as a gambling game. However, prior to that in the East, everyone went to the “fortune teller” during Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year). Those cards have developed into the gambling game of today.

When I use cards during a session, I most often use the vibrant Osho Zen Tarot card deck; however, not in the traditional manner. I use the cards as a platform for my clairvoyant visions. They always coincide with the question being addressed by my client. But the card provides an image that I can point to, that they can also see!

Although I now combine clairvoyant consultation and energy healing in sessions, those two skills were developed as separate aspects.

Dr. Renee with Reiki Riki, her distant proxy and working bear

Q: You also use humor for healing. Why is laughter so important?

A: One of my favorite clients says, “Laughter is the cheapest medicine!” The answer is multi-faceted. Laughter lightens the spirit, shifting emotions into a more positive frame of mind. Secondly, laughter literally creates movement in the power center--the abdomen--releasing stuck energy as well as providing healthful movement for the internal organs. Last but not least, ultimately all healing is self-healing. Healers facilitate that healing, but without realization on the part of the client, no lasting healing can occur. Humor and laughter make the healing process more enjoyable, feel safer and less judgmental. It’s easier to accept even the harshest of truths and ugliest of self-realizations when it can be viewed from a humorous point of view.

black bamboo healing wands

Q: You also create handcrafted items like healing wands. How do those implements help your clients?

A: The handcrafted energy healing wands I create increase the potency of the healing sessions as well as extend my stamina. So the clients’ work goes deeper, faster, and their goals are reached more efficiently. With additional stamina, I can see more clients per week and attend to my self-care at the same time. Clients who choose to purchase wands I have available, or have a wand custom made, benefit from having a tool to extend their healing work on their own in a more potent manner. These implements are tools--they are not required, but I’ve found them very useful. I compare using tools or not to choosing to eat a bowl of broth with one’s fingers when there is a spoon available.

Q: For 30 or more years, you've helped heal others. Is there anything you wished you had done differently--started earlier, started later, opted for another career, etc.? 

Golden Lotus Healing Studio

A: At this point, I wouldn’t change a thing. A few years ago, I thought I regretted having combined my metaphysical work with various types of social work, due to the harsh stress that the latter type of work entails. It took a toll on me. It’s been several years now since I retired from social work and released it, focusing solely on my metaphysical work. I must say I’m very grateful for all of that experience, education, and even stress, as those years provided a level of compassion and expertise that most people in this field do not develop. There’s no seminar that could provide that type of training. Those tools added to my skills provide me with the confidence to proudly assert my title, “The AmBadassador of Light!”

Q: How has living in Hawai'i benefited you with your spiritual work?

A: The raw, potent spiritual power of Kaua’i holds, nurtures, challenges, cleanses, motivates and inspires me. I feel at one with the spirit of the island. Especially as I live right by a stream, between the bubbling sound and the continuous energetic movement, I feel wrapped in a fluid burrito of unflappable Divinity!

Q: Any future plans--books, lectures, readings, etc.?

A: Yes! Thanks for asking!

1. I will soon release my publication, “Try this at Home! A 4-Step Practical Guide to Intuitive Development”, as a free download via my upcoming new online presence. Stay tuned! Current url: www.psychic-services.com

2. I will address newly requested subject matter demystifying metaphysical concerns and where people tend to get stuck. http://reneespeaks.wordpress.com

3. I am currently developing a workshop series offering practical application of metaphysical subjects, to help action-oriented people move forward more efficiently and with more enjoyment. Starting locally and expanding to online.

4. I will make my handcrafted energy healing wands available from my new online presence.

Contact me for a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation appointment to discover if my services are a good match to address your needs during your transition--embrace a life of new vibrancy! Email: info@psychic-services.com. For more information about my service packages, visit: www.psychic-services.com. To join my Facebook business page and receive exclusive offers, inspirational information, and event updates, go to: https://www.facebook.com/psychic-services.

Mahalo nui loa, Dr. Renee.

Readers, don’t forget our T_zing t-shirts at Café Press. And, for those in Honolulu, you can read our quarterly Animal Astrology horoscopes in "Cherry Pop Revue" magazine.

See you back here on July 19. A hui hou.

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://www.gypsystars.com