Reiki classes in Autumn. Midland Ontario.

I look forward to September. Every year.
Everyone else gets excited for summer. And when it's over, they are so sad.
Not I.

For years and years, summer has been ALL about work work work. (except for that one summer, 4 years ago, when I took the summer off and went into insane debt in order to do so. Another story. Another time.)

So, summer comes and I get anxious. I book my days so full, with all the things that I do. Being mostly self-employed is like that, and I live in cottage country. So, work like a horse all summer, and think about all the days off you'll have in January. And February. Sometimes December, and March too.

I'm sitting here, looking so forward to September. Because the town gets quieter, my work load gets lighter, I have less to juggle, and can spend time being in love with the beautiful area I live in, cleaning up the yard, and relaxing.

Right now, though, I'm planning my Reiki course, and looking forward having the TIME to relax with students and clients. Knowing that I can have some time once a week to chill in my tarot room with some relaxing music, while the September sun is still warm and loving.

I think I'm just an Autumn person, anyway.

Reiki Classes in Midland Ontario

I'm thrilled to be JUST SO CLOSE to ready to start up the Reiki classes in Midland Ontario. My manuals are just all edited and ready to go to the printers, Certificates for the students are all set for personalization!

In Level I , you will learn about the history of Reiki as a healing modality and tool for enlightenment. You will explore how Reiki works and begin practicing using this amazing energy with yourself.


In Level II , you will learn how to perform Reiki from a distance as well as how to use aspects of the Reiki energy to clear unwanted habits and manifest your goals.

In Level III, you will learn how to teach and perform attunements on others wanting to utilize Reiki for themselves.

Using Reiki in my own practice has added such a beautiful energy to all my other healing work. I use in in my Reflexology sessions, and when I do psychic and medium work. I have been a Reiki Master since April 2016. 

 These courses can be used as a way to enhance personal growth and/or work on any imbalances within yourself or those around you.

Individuals wanting to add Reiki to their current practice or wanting to begin their own Reiki practice will benefit highly from this course.

Also, individuals wanting to teach Reiki to others will have the material they need to do so once they have completed all of the courses.

I'll be teaching these courses in my downtown Midland office. Connect with me through my website, to inquire about Reiki courses in Midland Ontario.

On Full Moon Nights, Maybe Stay Home....

I'm not sure if it's the full moon, but I have been on FIRE.

Before I headed out into the yard for ritual, we had gone to a girlfriends for dinner. Except I didn't eat any dinner,and I was a space cadet for most of the visit. Note to self: On full moon nights, maybe stay home. I was unable and uninterested in explaining in what was happening or what I needed. 

I DO so love the energy that summer brings to the table during readings, though.

Medium work has been strong this past week, and my full moon circle last night left me buzzing and 'out there' for some time afterwards. I felt like both feet were trying to firmly plant in that Other World. I was okay with that, and wanted to feel it out, see what came, even after closing circle.

Anyway.. Witchy Bizniz.

I'm opening up some more evening availability in my office, for in person appointments. Sundays are still the best days for me to do email readings.

Blessings!
Lori-Grace

Macklemore and his Gramma on 100th Birthday Video

This came up on my newsfeed today. Oh My Goodness, what a GLORIOUS video! The video for "Glorious" features Macklemore and his Gramma, getting up to all sorts of shenanegans on her 100th birthday.

I sure hope that someday my super-cool grandkid shows up with a sleek and sexy car, and takes me on adventure!

Enjoy the energy of this one, folks... It's super sweet.

Lori-Grace

Chanelling Melissa Etheridge in Midland Ontario

So, it's been just over 2 weeks since the basement disaster that resulted in total voice loss. For the last few days, I've been able to sing just a little bit, but with the quality of voice I've got going on, all I can manage is some Melissa Etheridge songs. (If only I could have my whole vocal range AND this sexy rasp in my voice at the same time.)

I had planned to set up the gypsy tent on Saturday, but on Friday I got a text from one of my beloved teenagers, saying the basement was flooded. JOY.

When we arrived, we figured out that the reason it flooded was that a single pair of pants and a shirt was put in the washer, and that wonderful machine from Nineteen-Seventy-Something had bounced the drain hose right out of the wall, and drained onto the floor. And drained and drained.

Luckily, I had some masks from working during the week at Reflexology (while still fighting with a delightful cough) so I wore one in the basement on Saturday, while filling garbage bags with wet items.

The Universe just decided that it was TIME to gut the basement I guess. Who am I to argue?

So, there's still things for me to touch and consider and organize down there, but almost all of the floor got cleared. The Shapeshifter mopped hot vinegar in water onto the naked concrete floor, and we've been running a dehumidifier so much, that I'm sure the PUC is making evil genius tenty fingers in delight at what the bill is going to be at the end of the month...

But, clean basement.

And bitchin' rock n roll voice.

Aw Yis.

Lori Grace

Almost Summer! And, I've Lost My Voice

Last Saturday (nearly a week ago!) I went down to my basement to clean. To try and make some sense of what I'm dealing with down there, to start the process of getting rid of things that I don't need. Make room for some new shelves for the things that I DO want to keep.

So, I moved a lot of dust, and I think I was exposed to some mold on some old clothes that had gotten wet from being on the floor after my washing machine flooded... and I've been SICK. Swollen throat, then sore, now hoarse and voiceless. I can feel my body working overtime to get rid of it.

And still, my basement is a disaster.

Also, this has all but put a stop to me working on just about anything. Can't talk, so no readings. Coughing and lots of nose blowing, so I'm not locking myself up in a small room with anyone to do Reflexology. Even if I may not be contagious, it sure SEEMS like I am.

Anyway, that's a long way to tell you I have no voice right now.

My intentions, once summer gets going, is to be back at weekend markets doing readings, and selling the few things that I make. I LOVE being outside on beautiful days, in the tent, with a table and 2 chairs, doing readings.

My weekdays are packed, I've booked so many weekday work THINGS already for almost the whole summer. But, there are still weekends available for house parties and events.

Come and see what's new at the Facebook page!

Valentine Ouija Board and Tarot Readings

It's a Valentine to make you squeal! Although I"m not sure how I'd feel about the spirits deciding they wanted me to be theirs.... (ooh, that got creepy, fast!)

I've been posting funny and psychic Valentine cards and messages on my Facebook page this week. Because it makes me happy. There are some super cute vintage cards out there!

My week has booked up for physical readings and Reflexology.. but I'm still available to do tarot readings for romance or love questions (or any other questions for that matter) in the evenings.

It's been so snowy, I don't want to go anywhere in the evenings. Yuck. I'll pick up evening appointments again when spring warms up the world, I'm sure.

You can join the fun at Facebook, and then peek at my website:

www.TheLittleWitch.com

The Hermit is Busy as Hell.

I've been spending so much time with the Facebook page, but also just with juggling bookings and jobs, that I've hardly been HERE lately! Oh yeah, I have a blog!

A few days ago, I was driving down a road, and all but 2 of the street lights were on. I was heightened, running an errand I didn't particularly want to be running... and as I drove under those 2 lights, they turned on... one at a time. It made me grin, and give a nod to my Guides and Gods.

"Remember, in all things, there is magic, you ARE magic."

Okay.

I feel in so many ways, I've been hermitting up... but I'm busy as hell. (you know, as busy as I feel like hell would be, if I believed in hell. ha!)

The next 2 weeks I have 2 house parties, a handful of readings, and all the rest of my days are booked solid with Reflexology.

I just did readings at an event, with the Huronia Museum in Little Lake Park, Midland Ontario. That even is always a great turnout and a good time. But ever since I've done it, everything is exploding. I need some self care!

I'm also opening up some hours on Sunday to get to the readings that I'm unable to do during the week, due to the Reflexology schedule.

L.

Tarot Classes, Reiki Classes, Bliss Business Coaching

Once again offering classes, and now offering Coaching!

Classes available will be:

Learn to Read Tarot

Learn level 1 Reiki (2 to follow)

Learn Reflexology for Wellness

Classes will be held downtown Midland. I'm working on the details! 

NEW - COACHING

COACHING is suitable for anyone in the business of living their bliss, and wanting to earn some income from it (whether you use it as a "side hustle" or want to make it your full time gig.

How and what to charge

The best way to collect payments

Do I need business banking?

How to promote and market

 How to develop a brand

 What online tools you should be using

How to run a Bliss Business on a small budget

 How to use Facebook, Pinterest and other online forums for business building

and many other topics when it comes to the how and why of running a Bliss Business. 

Join me at Facebook or connect with me through the website for more info on Classes and Coaching. 

www.TheLittleWitch.com

Just Keep Swimming.

You know that thing I sometimes say when I'm doing a reading that goes like:

"Sometimes you gotta just get through the shit in order to get to the good." 

or some variation of that?

Yeah, in my own life, I just finished with a pile of that. Well, maybe not total shit, but man it was CHALLENGING. But I did it. I stayed calm. I stayed focused. I found the laughter. I worked hard. It felt good to persevere. I had to keep my chin up and think "It's all going to work itself out. I'm showing up. I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing. The big reveal is gonna be SO AWESOME."

 And BOOM.  

 All at once it all fell together. All the hopes of the goals. In ONE WEEKEND. What the heck? Persevering AND staying conscious and engaged in each moment, put me in the right place, to talk to the right people. I was in the right place by accident and was inspired to talk to the right people put in my path because I was consciously open. And I put myself out there.

So, what happened? So much.

Ran into the PERFECT candidate to take my shifts at the thrift store, while standing and sweating like a madwoman at my craft booth at the Cupcake Festival in Penetanguishene.  Perfect, because she used to work there, and was amazing at the job. I love the thrift store, but my own businesses are so busy. I let the universe know that something exactly right had to happen, as I didn't want to leave the boss lady at the thrift store in the lurch, and I needed to be able to say YES to more clients.

Later, while at the Festival, I was approached by someone who is coordinating booths for Pirates of the Bay in Penetanguishene said she had been thinking of me, and did I want to set up a Booth to read cards as The Little Witch ? HECK YES! And I get to dress up like a pirate witch. hehehe.

This is what I will imagine myself to look like. I probably won't come close though. heheh.

AND THEN, while STILL at my booth later, a woman came around advertising the Coldwater Steam Punk Festival. I asked her about booths, and she said she was completely booked. I said that was okay, and she gave me info for next year. I gave her my card. Yesterday, (Monday) I got an email saying they had a last minute cancellation and would I like to come and read cards? YES YES YES! And, I get to dress up like a Steam Punk Circus Reader! (Madame Petrovski. Knows All, Sees All! haha.)

Like this, but with more steam....punk.

And on Monday, I had lots of Reflex clients, and one asked if they could rebook their next monthly appointment on a different day than Monday (since her usual Monday was already booked at her best time.) and I was able to say YES! Since we've found a replacement for my shifts at the thrift store.

So, that was a super long story. But my point is that good things come from where you least expect it. I like to be open to it, and trust that everything comes as it should.

Yes, I have ups and downs. There are better days than others. But I really believe if we power through the shit, with our best foot forward, doing the best we can with the skills we have, eventually we get our reward.

And after the reward, usually a new set of challenges. It's the Universes way of keeping things interesting, I think. How boring would life be without a few plot twists?

Chin up. Trust your inner self, by what ever name you call it.

L.

Freddie Krueger.

Freddie Krueger. Remember this fictional character?

He ruined horror movies for me forever.

My 8 and 9 year old self used to watch the occasional horror film at a sleepover. Around aged 10, the world introduced Freddie, and he was the most TERRIFYING horror dude ever. Because he got into your dreams.

Dreams were so vivid for me, from a little wee kid. I would confused dreams with what really happened in waking life all the time. By the time I hit 10, I was starting to enjoy the dreams, write out the dreams, interpret the dreams. I had some VERY present  and familiar 'dream friends' (which later I began to realize where guides.)

Most horror film 'baddies' I could handle. They were ridiculous to me. Freddie was some SERIOUS SH*T. Because THAT DUDE gets you when you are most vulnerable. He attacked the spirit. Although I don't recall the movies going into spirit too much. But that's how I interpreted it.

I also started to realize at that point how fear can create, and how love can conquer. And how I had to be SUPER careful about what I put into my head during the day. Because I made things happen. At night. In the dark. In my sleep.

Then, I began to read Stephen King Novels. Because CLEARLY I had some stuff to deal with in this Fear/Love thing. There's a story he wrote about a bunch of Vampires and at some point someone has a cross and they are holding it up and it's repelling the Vampire. Some sort of word play happens, and the man doesn't have the cross anymore, and the man loses belief that the vampire can be repelled.... and just before the vampire eats him, he reveals that the power is in HIM, has nothing to do with the cross...

So, I think I was 12 when I read that book, so I'm sure someone will let me know which story it was... But THAT was the wake up point, I think.. .OH, THAT'S where the power comes from. Love. Belief. Trust.

This long blog sort of has become a run on sentence, a half assed essay. That's okay. Maybe we can have some discussion about manifesting, creating negativity, and how love protects and keeps us safe...

Lori.

Lazy Sunday

I haven't written in so long!

I've been actively vlogging however on youtube, so I feel like I haven't really been away.

So. Hmm. What's new with me.....

Oh. I signed a lease on another office space to house all of my crafts and art supplies, that are currently eating up all the space in my livingroom. I'll be bringing all the things over there to make the art dolls and goodies. It's in the same building and hallway as my Tarot and Reiki room. This is very exciting to me.

I was supposed to go to market this morning but I woke super early with a headache that threatened to become a migraine. So, I've been working on my Google presence with my Reflexology site instead. Later I'll mow the lawn, and cook some food and do some laundry and ... This isn't very exciting, is it?

I'm gearing up for a busy week. I will enjoy this lazy Sunday. With this lazy blog post. ha!

L.

The Little Witch Youtube Vlog!

I've started a video blog. The kids these days call them "Vlogs." lol.

It's weird to see my FACE ... just TALKING. lol. I've done some short films, and theatre, but with those I'm covered in make up and pretending to be someone else.

Right now there are only a few short videos. Soon I want to record an actual reading or channeling. I just need to find someone who is willing to put their reading out there!

Maybe I'll record myself at market doing reads, this weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMadCrafter

Subscribe. Let's see where this goes.

Lori-Grace

Tarot Party and Individual Reading availability for June 2016

Party weekend availability:

Saturday, June 4th - BOOKED
Sunday, June 5th : 1pm - party 2 to 6 guests.

Sunday, June 12th: 1pm - party 2 to 6 guests.

Saturday, June 18th: 1pm OR 5pm party 2 to 6 guests.
Sunday , June 19th: 1pm - party 2 to 6 guests.

Saturday, June 25th: 1pm OR 5pm party 2 to 6 guests.
Sunday, June 26th: 1pm - party 2 to 6 guests.

Midland, Ontario psychic tarot party.

Back to School.

I just signed up for some new courses. Because I can't help myself. ha! I also Love seeing certificates on my wall.

I just finished (6 months ago or so) Holistic Massage Therapy (Spa Massage.)
I'm currently about a week away from finishing ALL my reiki course (Reiki 1, 2, and Master Certification.)

Oh, and I am taking a course called The Art of the Picture Book. Because, I'm crafty. And I have picture books in me. hehe.

I just signed on for Advanced Reflexology and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) for Health. 
and..
"Award Winning Isla Verde Spa Relaxation Master Class." (That is a trick to say.)

All of these.. Because I love learning. And I do like to upgrade my skills.

The funny thing is, I NEVER ever find I'm interested in Tarot courses. It's not that I feel I've learned all there is.. but that I like to figure it out myself. I like my learning with tarot to be organic. Organic? Is that the right word???

I even tend to shy away from dream therapy courses, astral travel courses.. I figure, all of that good stuff comes naturally to me. I don't want to mess with my system.

Are you taking any courses right now???

Lori-Grace

Tarot with Reiki with The Little Witch, Midland Ontario.

As well as being able to read tarot for you, or do medium work, I have been attuned with Reiki levels 1, 2 and Masters (which means I can give Reiki, do long distance Reiki. I can give Reiki to goals, groups of people, or places, and also teach Reiki.) Reiki compliments and enhances the effects of other healing methods, going where it is needed and do what is needed to facilitate healing.

Often when people come to me for a reading, they are also experiencing blockages in their energy body. Reiki balances the subtle frequencies of your energetic body. Reiki healing techniques are based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being.

Having Reiki before a reading can open you up to receiving the answers you are looking for, more easily.




 
 If you are curious how Reiki can work for you in your healing and your goals, contact me!
https://www.facebook.com/LoriGraceReadsTarot/
Lori-Grace

Dreaming to Psychic.

This whole psychic business with me didn't start as such. Not really.

I had imaginary friends who I ofcourse could SEE! (But was told they were imaginary, so I left it at that.) As a child I had dreams that I couldn't divide from reality. I thought my dreams WERE quite real, until I got older and started questioning my mother about memories I had. ("Do you remember visiting Santa, under the pavement in the parking lot? He had a big brass orchestra behind him?")

Dejanira (Autumn), Gustave Moreau

Up until the age of 10ish, I just KNEW things, but I had learned somewhere along the line to keep that stuff to myself. So I did. And then as a teenager, it all went out the window, and I was left with only my dreams to hint at other worlds, other dimentions.

It really wasn't until I was expecting my first child, and all the crazy dreams that come with pregnancy, that I began searching. Really poking at all the things.

I began writing down my dreams and interpreting them. (or NOT interpreting them! Some of them were just things to do, places to be, in other realms.) At this same time, I bought my first deck of tarot cards.

From there it bloomed into more study, in waking life AND dreaming life, to now, where I am now a channel and medium, as well as learning everyday to better my healing hands energy work. There was a lot of learning in all those 20 years, and I know there's so much more.

But for me, the first step was in the Dreaming. Paying attention, taking it as a serious part of my life.

Lori-Grace



Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program.

Elmvale, Ontario Attractions

Elmvale!  It's got the Jungle Zoo, and Rounds Ranch, and the Elmvale Auction sales barn and flea market.  It's got a pile of wonderful little shops like Jacks on Queen, and Be Still Bookstore and the Elmvale Bakery. Lots of little vintage shops, and the Maple Syrup festival and the Fall Fair are off the charts...

And pretty soon, Elmvale is gonna have ME! The Little Witch, psychic tarot reader.

A woman I adore is opening a shop downtown Elmvale in May. And she's invited me to come and read there. I am SO excited for this. Because I adore Elmvale.

It's small, and sweet, and yet there is still so much to do there. It's close to Barrie and Wasaga Beach, but it's still just so cozy. I'll drive there just to sit in the little diners and write.

Readings will still be the same amount, even though I've got a bit of travel to get there. If I can fill my days with readings, by appointment or walk in, I'll be happy. Mostly, I'll just be happy to spend a day in Elmvale.

Come and join my Facebook page for updates. Right now her project is still super top secret, so I can't tell you anything about the store yet! Only that I'LL BE THERE!

Lori-GraCE

TIME!

Time has been unbelievably challenging....

I have screwed up my schedule more than once. In big mysterious ways. I'll be convinced I have no work, and get texts from people in the places I'm supposed to be. Wake up feeling like I should be some where, but I have zero clients. I've been mixing up entire weeks. (I was convinced today was the 16th. It is not. It is the 9th.)

This has been happening for... I want to say two weeks, but TIME HAS BEEN HARD, so it might be longer.

Today, I thought I had no work till noon. I had settled comfortably into the plans I had for the day, when I got a text from a friend saying she would be late to my office. Late to my office? Why was she going there???

Look at my calendar: OH MY GODS, I WAS TO BE AT MY OFFICE 10 MINUTES AGO.

However, my readings today were HOT HOT HOT.

On point, quickly. Little details came easily. The messages flowing through were filled out.

I wonder if there's a correlation, with me not really being HERE too much, timewise, and being able to tap into OVER THERE so easily.

Anyway. That was today. Ish.

Lori-Grace

Doors Meant for You

If you continue to find resistance on the paths you are pursuing - Those paths aren't for you right now. And that's okay! Find the path of least resistance, the path that folds you into it and you flow into with ease. That's where you're supposed to be right now. Those other doors will open in perfect timing, if they are for you.

-Lori-Grace