ghost271, here is your general reading with the The Heart of Faerie Oracle:
A Message from My Spirit Guide" Spread:
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Prick up Your Ears - 1. What should I remember that I am forgetting?
Well, you may not be forgetting anything in the first place because you may be missing the messages that you should be picking up. The faery in Prick Up Your Ears wants you to pay attention to everything around you as best as you can. Sometimes, the small things slip through the cracks. It's impossible to focus on
everything. But if you have found yourself missing out on things that could have been picked up on if you had only noticed some of the signs, now is the time to focus. Listen, look and observe what is around you. Hone in on areas that may have been avoided at first glance. You may be surprised what you find out and what you can learn.
The Hero - 2. What is my Spirit Guide trying to tell me?
Your will have to fighting your own battles and your strength will come from within. Be it past experiences or your courage to persevere, you can face obstacles head on. The owl in this card makes me feel like there will be a message that you will receive when you know that you will have to act. Based on what you told me PM on what you wanted me to read about originally, this may be related to this. When you receive this message, you will need to arm yourself with the knowledge and wisdom that you can bring to the table, think things out and strike. This strike can be both a physical and mental battle which may also include taking on fears that you have as well. Precision and focusing on targeting one area at a time may work best right now. But remember that it may not be best to fight battles that cannot be won.
I feel like the owl as a messenger feels like it could be a symbol from your Spirit Guide. I looked up some more detailed information on the symbolism
here. Perhaps meditating on these strengths may be of assistance right now. Keywords: Wisdom, Mystery, Transition, Messages, Intelligence, Mysticism, Protection, Secrets
The Prince of Light - 3. What is the advice my Spirit Guide is giving me?
The advice being given to you is to be optimistic right now and through periods of light and darkness, especially the latter. The prince is surrounded by light and holds an egg, symbolic the cycle of life. There is a sense of hope and joy in this card - the celebration of life and preparing for a new beginning. Be optimistic and prepare for your egg to hatch. You won't know what will happen until it actually hatches, but embrace the joy of the simple act of that event. In many ways, I feel like this card mirrors the sentiment of Prick Up Your Ears, the card directly above it in the spread. Your Spirit Guide wants you to remember the simple act of enjoying the smallest of things and for you to remember to nurture them.
The Queen of Laughter - 4. What would be the outcome if I decide to follow this path?
If you follow the path, which involves facing fears and the obstacles that present themselves to you, and try and focus on the small things that may end up really mattering in the end, you will open yourself up to enjoying many elements in your life in a new and invigorating way. This will only be possible if you are The Hero and conquer what's in your path--if there is indeed something that actually needs to be conquered as opposed to a course that cannot be altered. The Queen of Laughter is part faery and part amphibian--her frog legs enabling her to jump from one thing to the next and her wings allow her to fly as well--with an air of excitement and glee. By being in control of your emotions, you can be strong and smile at the same time. There is also a warning here; the forest in back of her is a bit dark and mysterious. The other faeries seem to be looking out and saying, "What are you so happy about?" This could be a shadow aspect of the card. When you find yourself in the dumps or struggling to be happy, look for the light in your life and tap into the energies offered by the The Prince of Light, the previous card.
Tink- 5. What would be the outcome if I decide to not follow this path?
If you don't follow this path, it most likely means that you are just being...stubborn. Tink can be a bit bratty and when she wants something and doesn't get it, she throws a temper tantrum. Sometimes, we don't get what we want and sometimes we are forced to deal with things that may not seem optimal. Instead of pouting and being annoyed, see if you can find a way to move past the part that is irritating or not optimal and move on.