Get your own Patronus - Harry-Potter-Style

If you don´t know yet what a Patronus is - here is an explanation about Harry Potter and the Patronus: What is a Patronus?

Even if you were already familiar with the Patronus - did you ever think about using it for yourself? Not? Then you should change that!

Why a Patronus?

If you are in a situation where you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, using a Patronus is a big help for you. It reminds you of your own power and forces you can use at any moment in your life.

How do you create a Patronus?

In the Harry Potter story, they use a spell to invoke the Patronus. For your own life, it´s enough to call on the force you want to have by your side. A force to protect and empower you.

The White Stag that is Harry Potter´s Patronus is perfect for this. It´s a symbol of positive authority, of empowerment, protection, and purity. This is what we are looking for in a troubling situation. Using our power in a benevolent way.

And so you can call on the White Stag to stand by your side when you enter a situation that challenges you. There is no need to be formal about this. Just thinking about it standing right next to you is enough.

Then try to feel the connection to the White Stag. So you can connect to your own power and authority.

This is it. It´s so easy to do. And yet it can have such an enormous impact on your life if you start to use this method.

You can learn more about working with Spirit Animals here: Living with a Spirit Animal Zoo

Have fun!

Do nothing and everything will be done

If you are like most people, you want things done. You´ve got goals, you´ve got a to-do-list, you've got work to do. And - nobody will do it if it´s not you.

So what does it mean if Lao Tzu said in the Tao Te Ching: "Do nothing, and everything will be done."? How could that be?

Well, this is not meant to be understood literally. This is about not forcing anything in your life. It´s a symbol for how nature works, which we are a part of.

Things grow and evolve in their own time. So you can relax and trust that ideas will come, that impulses to act will come too. When it is their time to come.

Have you ever tried to force something into being? A project or a relationship? Did it work out? Most certainly not.

So the lesson here is to trust your instincts, trust your feeling for the right timing. The right project, the right relationship. Stop forcing things and go with the flow of ideas growing and evolving in their own time.

Don´t plant seeds in the middle of winter and don´t water your plants when clouds gather over you.

You want more in your life? Try this!

So you want to have something in your life. Or more of something. More love, more fulfillment, more adventure, or whatever it may be.

And you try to get more of this. You have a goal, you have a plan, you do the work. 

But it is just not happening. You can see tiny successes that keep you going and keep you hoping. But you don´t get what you really want. It´s frustrating. 

What can you do?

Most people forget that to get more of something, you must be able to receive it. To receive more love, to receive more abundance, or whatever you want. 

Well, you think, of course, I would be able to receive everything. Is this true? How do you react when you get a compliment? Or a gift? Are you able to receive without hesitation? A lot of people are not. 

So if you have got problems receiving a little compliment, how about big love and abundance? You see the problem here?

To be able to receive you´ve got to open up. There are different ways to do this. Here are some:

• Journaling
  
  Use this journaling prompt: "I am open for (fill in the blank)". And then write down everything that comes to your mind. You will be surprised what obstacles are in your mind about receiving what you would love to have.
  
  
• Mirror-Work
  
  (see Mirror mirror on the wall - why should I talk to you?)
  Stand in front of the mirror and tell yourself that you are open for (fill in the blank). What is your reaction? Try to tell yourself that it is OK to receive. And watch what happens.
  
  
• Creativity
  
  Use your creativity to connect to this energy of opening up. You can draw, you can write a song, whatever inspires you is the right thing for you.

Give it a try! You´ve got nothing to lose, you can only win by opening yourself up to receive the blessings that are waiting for you in your life!

3 easy ways to use the cycles of the moon for your life

Why are the moon cycles important for us?

The moon has always been fascinating for humans throughout history. The connection of its changing nature with the cycles of nature was obvious. And so people took the phases of the moon into account for harvesting or working with wood.

What is the connection of the moon to human beings?

As we know the moon has got a huge impact on the water on our planet. And well, we are made 2/3 out of water. So is it likely there is some effect on us by the phases of the moon? You bet there is.

The energy of the moon phases

There are two main energies in the moon cycles. The waxing moon is the time to create "more of". The waning moon is the time to "let go of".

How can you work with the energy of the moon phases?

This is really simple to do. There are two turning points of the cycle and two questions to ask.

• The Full Moon: What do I want to let go in my life?
• The New Moon: What do I want more of in my life?

Working with your answers to these questions

There are 3 easy ways to work with your answers to these questions throughout the next phase of the moon.

• Drawing a daily card
  You can draw an oracle card daily about the thing you want to let go or that you want to have more of in your life.
  Use these follow-up questions:
  How can I let go? What is standing in my way to let go?
  How can I get more of / be more...? What is standing in my way to get more of / be more...?
  
• Journaling
  You can use the following journaling prompts:
  The last time I wanted to let go of this...
  Others look at me letting go of this and...
  I deserve letting go of this...
  Having more / being more of ... means to me...
  Others will react to me having more of / being more of...
  This is my future when I will have more of / be more of...
  
• Create an affirmation
  "I love letting go of... and I´m fine when I´m not."
  "I love having more of / being more... and I´m fine when I´m not."
  (On affirmations see Affirmations don´t work for me - why?)
  You can use it 10 times in the morning and 10 times in the evening in front of your mirror (see Mirror mirror on the wall - why should I talk to you?). You can also write it down 10 times every day.

As always, these are only suggestions. Let your creative juices flow and work with the phases of the moon and your answers to the questions in any way you feel good about. 

The Power of Prayer

What is prayer exactly? Prayer is a combination of an intention with powerful help from above.

It´s like creating a powerful force field of good intention in your life.

So what is the best practice for prayers? Regular and consistent is key here. Pray 5 times a day. Choose the times that suit you and your daily life the best.

If it is possible where you are, light a candle. This helps to spark the power of your intention even more. Then pray:

"Dear God, Dear Angels, Dear Helpers of the Holy Light,
come and protect me from everything harmful in this world.
Help me and those I love to thrive in this life that is your gift to us.
Please show us the way to truth and to love.
Thank you!"

And now, expect miracles to happen!