Each month I pull oracle cards to tune into the energy of the current lunar cycle. This 3-card reading reveals the energy of the lunar cycle that is now unfolding from March 18 to April 15. Together, the cards show the bigger picture of this lunar cycle’s theme – Yang.

Card 1: Power of My Voice

The first card, “Power of My Voice”, directs where our masculine energy needs to focus on this lunar cycle – our voice. When we think of Yang, or masculine energy, we tend to associate it with doing and action. And yes, this lunar cycle will be a month of action. But it’s not about doing things on autopilot; it’s about taking soul-aligned actions.

Taking soul-aligned actions begins with speaking our truth and expressing our authentic selves with confidence. With the beginning of an astrological new year on March 20 and the end of Mercury retrograde, it’s time to translate our visions into action.

Part of that journey is communicating our visions, ideas, and dreams through our voice: through writing, speaking, singing, and sounds.

What do you feel called to speak or write about?

Start by communicating with your inner self first. Listen to your inner guidance. What is your intuition telling you? As we strengthen our relationship with our inner guidance system, we will find that we have more confidence and clarity when we engage and communicate with the outer world.

Card 2: Align Your Life

Part of the lesson of speaking our truth and expressing our voice is also learning to release what no longer aligns with who we are becoming, as shown in the second card, “Align Your Life”. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are constantly shifting into newer versions of ourselves.

We may find ourselves outgrowing certain beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, relationships, or even dreams. The ways we used to do things, or what we used to enjoy, may begin to change. At first we may feel resistance, and that is okay. That is human nature.

Meet your resistance. Feel it. Observe it. Acknowledge it, and then allow yourself to accept the change.

In my personal life, I used to enjoy teaching a couple of workshops and classes, such as kirtan and mantra meditation. If you’ve been following my newsletter for a while, you would know about my journey with the practice of Bhakti Yoga. I truly enjoyed sharing this practice with others.

While mantra and mudra meditation are still part of my own daily practice, I began to notice that I wasn’t as excited as I used to be when it came to teaching it. Even so, I kept these classes on Museflower’s wellness activity schedule. I thought that if someone signed up, I could simply push myself to practice more.

Recently, a friend whom I hadn’t seen for 15 years came to visit me at Museflower. He decided to sign up for the mantra and mudra meditation workshop that was listed on the wellness activity schedule, and I found myself cringing internally. There was like a sinking feeling in my stomach.

I asked my friend if he would change the class to cacao medicine instead, since I felt more excited to share that with him. My friend was open and agreed to the change, and that was when I had a big realization.

Yes, I used to enjoy teaching mantra and mudra meditation workshops and kirtan classes. But all the signs — the feeling of needing to force myself to practice, the internal cringing, and the sinking feeling in my stomach — were red flags telling me that something had changed.

Teaching these classes no longer sparked the same joy it used to.

A part of me didn’t want to give up teaching these classes though. I remembered how passionate I felt about sharing these practices and how they helped me through the pandemic and during some rocky times in my marriage.

But if I were being honest with myself, life has changed since then. Look at the world now. We are no longer in the pandemic, and the way I view my husband and my relationship has also evolved as part of my healing journey.

If I were to borrow the “spark joy” idea from Marie Kondo, we can see that this concept applies not only to physical objects, but also to the actions in our lives. It was time for me to let go of something that once felt 100% aligned, but no longer felt aligned with the current version of me, and the next version of who I am becoming.

Thanks to my friend who signed up for the class, I was able to see this clearly. It was like a mirror showing me what I needed to acknowledge. Finally, I said goodbye to teaching those classes. And perhaps it’s just a phase. Maybe I will feel called to share them again in the future.

This is what I mean by releasing what no longer aligns with you. It’s not just for the current version of you, but think of who you want to become, who you dream to be. What used to align 100% doesn’t mean that it still resonates or feels the same anymore.

Releasing what no longer aligns is one way we take soul-aligned actions. When we declutter on an energetic level, we can hold space in our mind and heart for something new.

Card 3: Dog Spirit (Reversed)

The gift for this lunar cycle, which is the “Dog Spirit” card in reverse position, reminds us that our loyalty should always lie with unconditional love and self-love. The message of the card says it clearly: “loyalty to people and situations can turn into attachment that results in stagnation, enmeshment, and loss of integrity.”

This echoes the message of the second card “Align Your Life”. Love can change form.

Just as I chose to stop teaching the mantra and mudra meditation workshops and kirtan classes. I am still loyal to these practices, but at this stage of my life I no longer feel called to share them in the same way I did before. In fact, once I made that decision, I felt a sense of relief. The pressure lifted, and I could simply enjoy these practices again for what they are — part of my own personal growth.

The sacred self-care cards for this lunar cycle are “Read” and “Rest” — two cards that popped up together.

I feel that both of these practices are invitations for us to slow down and nourish our inner Yin, or feminine energy. As we expand our energy outward through expressing our voice, we are also being invited to return to our center through quiet, nourishing practices like reading and resting.

This is a beautiful lunar cycle supporting you in building an even stronger foundation of trust in your inner authority and inner knowing.

You can absolutely embody the person you have always dreamed to be.

Be bold during this lunar cycle, and take that leap of faith to speak and act with more confidence, peace, and ease.

I invite you to take an honest inventory of your life right now and notice which areas no longer feel fully aligned. Simply stay curious and open. You may not yet know how to release or change those things, and that is okay.

Pose the question to the Universe, and trust that guidance will come at the right time.

You may wish to repeat this affirmation during this lunar cycle whenever you need a reminder of your inner strength.

I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is shaped by my own personal experiences, and you may or may not resonate with everything I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what is unfolding in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar. It’s important to remember that you are not alone on this journey.

I highly encourage you to take a moment to look at the cards yourself and feel into the messages and energies they carry.

Notice what sensations arise in your body. Do you feel light or tense? What elements in the images draw your attention? What thoughts or emotions arise as you observe the cards? Do you feel drawn to or repelled by certain symbols or colors? What might that be reflecting for you?

Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading is simply an invitation for you to reflect, ponder, and explore what these messages might mean in your own life.

I do not claim to predict the future. Take what resonates with you and leave what does not.

Card reading is a great intuitive tool to help us find clarity and guidance, but ultimately you are the one who gets to decide and create the life you want to live.

If you feel called to deepen this reflection, you may also enjoy pulling a card for yourself from my free online oracle cards.

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This 3-card reading shows the energy of the lunar cycle that is unfolding. Together, the cards reveal the bigger picture of this lunar cycle’s theme — Fierce.

This lunar cycle also marks the beginning of a lunar new year, characterized by the “Fire Horse” in Chinese astrology.

As we step into this lunar new year, we are being reminded that magic is everywhere with the card “All the Magic Everywhere”. It is indeed a very auspicious card and goes beautifully with the theme of this lunar cycle, which is “Flow”.

In order to go with the flow of life, we must trust that life is here to support us. It is easy to see that magic is everywhere when everything in life is going well. But what about the times when life becomes challenging, or when we get hit by a curveball? Can we still believe in miracles?

That is what the second card, “Quiet Nourishes Me”, reminds us to do. When life gets challenging, give yourself some quiet time. It may seem like the opposite of the “Fire Horse” energy, but whenever we step into a new energy, we are also asked to let go of the old. Having this quiet time for reflection, meditation, and contemplation allows us to set a clear intention before moving forward.

When I say “clear” intention, I mean noticing whether our intention is coming from a place of love or a place of fear. Is it a soul-aligned intention, or are we simply following societal conditioning or other people’s expectations?

I want to share a story from my personal life of what happened this past week as we stepped into the new lunar cycle.

Exactly one week ago, I woke up with a swollen toe joint that was burning with pain on my right foot. I couldn’t walk properly, and I went to see the doctor right away. I had experienced pain in that part of my foot before, but never as serious or as swollen as this time. The doctor suspected gout, but after a much-better blood test that the doctor expected with normal levels of uric acid, I was given anti-gout medicine in case it was pseudo-gout.

Though my foot was slightly better after an injection of painkiller and anti-inflammatory medicine, my toe joint was still very swollen the next day. I didn’t feel much better physically. Needless to say, this sudden pain threw off all my plans for that week. I had wanted to finish some work before flying to Bangkok for the weekend to accompany my son to join a Lego robotics competition. I wanted cure fast, but I knew I wasn’t getting it from the anti-gout medicine. I also knew the Universe was urging me to rely on its support.

I found a homeopathic remedy for myself, and it started to work. I could feel the pain beginning to lift. Then on Wednesday, after drinking a cup of cacao, I had a big emotional release and healing during a session with my mentor. The next day, after facilitating a cacao medicine circle, our wellness practitioner at Museflower, A, did a quick tuning fork sound healing on my foot. It felt really good. After a nap, the joint was noticeably less swollen and painful. I was amazed by the results and asked if she was free to do another session for me. She agreed.

The next day—the day I had to fly to Bangkok—she did a full sound healing session. She placed different singing bowls on my body and played tuning forks to help release any old, sluggish energy from my entire body. After the 90-minute session, I felt so heavy that I needed to lie down for a nap. I knew it was due to all the energy release. Amazingly, when I woke up, my foot felt 80% better.

Over the weekend, I managed to get on the flight to Bangkok and walk around, though I still had to be mindful about resting my foot as much as possible. As I am writing this blog today, I am 95% better. This morning, I facilitated another cacao medicine circle and a medicine walk. During the medicine walk, I asked nature how I could heal my foot. The wind answered me with another question: what is the pain teaching me now?

I realized this pain was like a reset for me. Because the foot pain was related to the type of shoes I wore, I knew I could no longer wear the hard flip-flops that I loved so much. I had to choose shoes with softer cushioning. The Universe was literally showing me that I could not fit into my old shoes anymore, and it’s time to let them go.

I also couldn’t walk everywhere like I used to. I had to honor my body and be more selective about where I spend my energy on. I noticed I had been repeating some old patterns of thinking again, constantly overthinking about work and not giving myself enough time and space to be creative.

This “quiet” time forced me to pause from all the doing. It helped me see that my recent actions were not fully aligned with my word of the year. And that is the gift, just like the third card, “New Spirit Moon – Hope”. This is the time to realign my thoughts and actions with my soul’s intention.

When we don’t have much energy because of physical or emotional pain, it is already hard to move through life, and sometimes we may miss noticing the mini miracles around us. When I had my foot pain, I didn’t know how I would get better. I could only trust the tiny intuitive nudges that came up. They were like tiny breadcrumbs, and I could only see one breadcrumb at a time. I knew this was how a healing process would flow, but it still required deep trust and faith to follow one breadcrumb at a time, trusting that everything was happening for a reason.

The day when I had my foot pain (a Tuesday), I didn’t know how I could get to Bangkok (on a Friday). My husband even said I could cancel if I needed to. I knew I didn’t want to cancel. That sense of urgency pushed me to be more active in asking for help. When A offered the first tuning fork healing (and she was following her own intuition), it felt so good. I knew I needed to ask for more healing instead of feeling bad or guilty. If I stuck to my thought of feeling bad and didn’t ask for help, then I probably wouldn’t be able to walk in Bangkok at all.

This past week showed me that “flow” is indeed everywhere. It is not only when things are going great in our lives and we feel like we are in the flow. Flow is also present when we feel stuck or in pain. We just need to pay attention to the tiny intuitive nudges that lead us one breadcrumb at a time, guiding us to flow along our own unique healing journey.

The sacred self-care card for this lunar cycle is “Drink Tea”. I am going to add “Drink Cacao” on top of that. This self-care card is about immersing yourself in ceremony through what you drink. It can be tea, cacao, coffee, a smoothie, or even hot chocolate. There are rich ancient traditions and knowledge with tea ceremonies and cacao medicine, and these ceremonies and practices invite us to connect deeply with the wisdom of plants and nature.

So in this lunar cycle, I invite you to carve out a quiet moment for yourself to enjoy a cup of cacao, tea, coffee, smoothie, or whatever you feel called to. As you prepare your beverage, allow all your senses to be engaged in the present moment. Invite all your senses to be present as you prepare and sip your beverage. Practicing this can help you drop into the stillness within, and then listen to your heart. Listen to your inner voice and see what your soul wants to share with you today.

I feel that in this lunar cycle, we are being redirected to act on what matters. I am deeply grateful for the support I received this past week in my own healing journey. And this is my invitation to you— to notice the possibility of experiencing miracles and magic everywhere.

Just like the beautiful lyrics of the song “What a Wonderful World” remind us—can you also see “trees of green and red roses too”? Are you open to receiving the magic of this wonderful world?

I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.

I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.

Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?

Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.

Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.

Enjoy reading and feel free to let me know your thoughts, questions and sharing by email.

This 3-card reading shows the energy of the lunar cycle that is unfolding. Together, the cards reveal the bigger picture of this lunar cycle’s theme — Fierce.

When we think of “fierce,” we tend to associate this word with a lot of fiery energy. It is a word filled with strength and fearlessness. But the card that reflects the key lesson of this lunar cycle is “Drum Medicine — Regulation.”

This card speaks about how the sound of a drum helps us remember to return to the sound of our heartbeat — this inner drumbeat that we are all born with. As we return to listening to the sound of our heartbeat, our whole system begins to relax.

So, to be “fierce,” we must begin from a place of feeling grounded.

We may have a lot of inspirations coming through that spark our creativity, and we may want to keep moving and doing, to manifest these ideas into reality.

Alternatively, we may recognize the need to fiercely protect our energy and our boundaries — to let go of what drains us, and to stop following expectations from society and rules that other people make up. This is a time to fiercely stand firm on our own path, knowing what pace is right for us in this season.

The “Drum Medicine” card reminds us to stay grounded and to relax no matter what. Especially with the chaos and uncertainty happening in the world, it can be easy to lock ourselves into fear. Our nervous system may flip into sympathetic mode — the fight / flight / freeze response.

It’s wonderful that more people are now aware of how the nervous system functions and what the term “regulated” means, for both children and adults. Practices such as breathing, meditation, walks in nature, massage, and yoga are all proven to help regulate the nervous system and support us in the parasympathetic, or rest-and-digest, mode.

So, return to balance during this lunar cycle. Stay informed about what’s happening in the world, but there is no need to listen to the news 24/7. It only makes us feel more helpless, powerless and hopeless because it feels like there isn’t anything we can do personally to help the world.

And even though we may not be able to create immediate changes in worldly situations, we can help ourselves and those around us by staying calm and regulated.

This leads us to the next card for this lunar cycle — “When the Birds Sing Grat-it-tude.” This card reminds us of the practice of gratitude. Practice gratitude for what has happened in your day over the last 24 hours. You can write it down in your journal, share it with your family, or say it to yourself in prayer — which is such a beautiful way to end the evening.

Science has shown that practicing gratitude can regulate our nervous system. It can alter neural structures in the brain, helping us feel happier and more resilient, while also boosting our immunity.

Another aspect of gratitude is learning to say thank you before anything happens. Practice saying thank you to the Universe, your spiritual support team, or whatever you call the bigger presence that surrounds us, before your dreams and desires come true. This practice helps us see the beauty in the ordinary and the sacred in everyday life. We don’t need to receive anything in order to say thank you. Simply being alive is already a blessing we can be grateful for. Gratitude keeps us in awe and connected to the energy of miracles.

As we stay regulated and continue the practice of gratitude, this lunar cycle then offers us the gift of “Self-Belief” — the key component of being fierce.

The message of this card says it all:
“Self-belief is the magic key that opens up a better, more inspired future for me.”

Self-belief means being fierce in tending to our inner world. It means actively turning down the voice of the inner critic and our doubts, and choosing instead to listen to our heart’s calling — and to intentionally act upon our soul’s guidance.

Self-belief is not about repeating empty affirmations and hoping things will magically change. Affirmations require us to take a leap of faith and truly believe that they are possible for us.

Self-belief is being your own best cheerleader. It is having faith that you can do anything your soul desires. And even if the outcome is not what you expected, you will have learned something valuable about yourself.

The sacred self-care card for this lunar cycle is “Sweet Treat.” There is no coincidence that I felt called to make chocolate chip cookies for my kids today. This card is a reminder that life is sweet. A sweet treat is an invitation to remember the sweetness of life.

I love this reminder because being fierce can sometimes feel like the opposite of being sweet. How about we practice fierceness in creating more sweetness in our lives — appreciating our loved ones, giving a hug or a smile, being kind to a stranger, or treating ourselves that require no reason and bear no guilt?

Where in your life are you being called to practice fierceness?
Is it saying no to what drains you?
Is it protecting your sacred time so you can rest properly?
Is it taking a leap of faith and following your heart’s guidance?
Or is it allowing yourself to receive more sweetness in life?

Whatever it is, know that I am always rooting for you, and the Universe is always supporting you.

I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.

I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.

Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?

Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.

Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.

Enjoy reading and feel free to let me know your thoughts, questions and sharing by email.

As I am sitting with the various cards that I picked to reveal the message for the year 2026, this 2026 energy forecast brings me back to the word “sacred.”

To me, sacred means remembering the bigger presence that is all around us. You can call this presence the Universe, Creator, Source, Nature, Great Spirit, God or Goddess, or the intelligent life force — any term that you resonate with.

This bigger presence is always there to support us and to love us unconditionally.

So the main card message for the year 2026 is to love all parts of ourselves — the good, the bad, and the ugly. This is always easier said than done, which is why we are all here on this journey of self-healing and growth.

This card reminds us to keep turning our attention inward, despite all the distractions and chaos that the outer world wants to pull us into. As the authors of the Soulful Woman Guidance Card deck wrote:

“My inner space is sacred…. This is my practice of loving from the inside — to feel united within and to embrace the aliveness of all my senses.”

To me, it feels like this year’s healing journey is not about learning something more from the outside to prove our worth, or trying to fix something within ourselves using something external. Of course, this doesn’t mean we stop learning. But with the new tools and experiences we open ourselves to, it’s really about acknowledging the different parts of ourselves and bringing them back onto the same page.

For example, in my personal life, I want to manifest more money and more opportunities to express my creativity and my highest potential. But subconsciously, I know there is a part of me that feels scared to hold more money — out of fear of people taking advantage of me, exploiting me, judging me, or hurting me. In other words, my nervous system doesn’t completely feel safe holding more money than what I’m currently used to.

So instead of learning more manifesting tools, I need to first acknowledge this part of myself and listen to what it needs in order to feel safe. I’m actively creating a sacred inner space by holding space for all these parts of myself.

I’m also actively tending to my inner garden — removing weeds that show up as sabotaging thoughts and beliefs, and watering my seeds with intention, positive self-talk, and gentle, loving action.

To me, this is what giving myself the gift of my own presence truly means. I’m consciously bringing all parts of myself into alignment with what I want to co-create in my life and with my soul purpose.

We can use any tools — including spiritual practices — as a way to escape facing our fears and our truth. But the Universe is always helping us, and we don’t need to walk this journey alone. The supporting card, “Sacred North,” reminds us that we have an entire spiritual support team on standby, waiting for us to ask for help.

When I say spiritual support team, I mean any spirit guides, power animals, angels, deities, masters, teachers, Gods or Goddesses that you believe in.

And if you already know who your spiritual support team is, remember to connect with them more often than you already do. Pray for their guidance. Pay attention to signs and intuitive hunches as their answers. Lean on them when you need help. Call upon them for courage and strength during times of difficulty. Turn to them for comfort during times of grief. And send them a big thank you when you’ve manifested what you want.

How else can we love ourselves more?

The other two supporting cards, “Play” and “Cedar – Extraction,” show us the balance between play and protection. The Cedar card reminds us that purification is still needed, as we continue to carry the heaviness of the world in our hearts. We are being asked to keep doing our release work and to protect our energy.

Protecting our energy means saying no to what drains us and being clear about our boundaries. Sometimes saying no may mean we are not being “nice.” But remember, we must first be kind to ourselves. Being nice is not the same as being kind, as I shared in my previous blog. Being nice is people-pleasing. Being kind is staying true to yourself and taking care of your own needs first, so you can serve from a place of overflow and abundance.

On the other hand, we are also being reminded to stop taking everything so seriously and personally. We are invited to have more fun and to celebrate wherever we are on our healing journey — even if we feel like we haven’t reached our goals yet. And if other people don’t approve, let them.

Numerologically, the year 2026 is a Number 1 year, which signifies new beginnings, new opportunities and a new paradigm. It is also the year of the Fire Horse. This is an invitation to open yourself to trying something entirely new. Nothing needs to be perfect. Let go of the need to do things “right.” Even if you make mistakes, know that you are doing it for yourself. Mistakes are simply tiny steps bringing you closer to success.

Have a laugh. And maybe even a little dance.

In summary, the year 2026 is about:

• loving all parts of yourself and bringing them back onto the same page
• creating a sacred inner space by tending your inner garden
• relying on your spiritual support team in deeper and more consistent ways
• continuing to release heaviness and protect your energy
• doing something new — and having fun with it

As we move into 2026, I invite you to pause and ask yourself: What part of me is asking for more love, safety, and presence right now?

This is your new beginning. Let 2026 be sacred in your own way.

• Watch Colette Baron-Reid and Debra Silverman’s talk about the themes for the next 6 months in 2026 with oracle cards and astrology shifts:  https://youtu.be/EQM0csdir-M?si=rxO47HOz791jiBZ6
• Read Forever Conscious’ Intuitive Astrology Forecast for 2026:  https://foreverconscious.com/your-astrology-forecast-for-the-year-2026

I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.

I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.

Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?

Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.

Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.

Enjoy reading and feel free to let me know your thoughts, questions and sharing by email.

This 3-card reading shows the energy of this lunar cycle that is unfolding. Together they show a big picture of this lunar cycle’s theme – Miracles.

The key lesson we are moving through this lunar cycle is shown through the card The Moon – which is all about our feminine energy and intuition. Normally, I talk a lot about making space for our intuition to arise and allowing ourselves to express our feminine energy more. Certainly, this is still something we need to hold space for. However, the lesson here is more about when our feminine energy becomes unbalanced. What does that mean?

It is important to listen to our intuition and to feel our emotions. Our intuition is our soul’s way of communicating with us, and our emotions are invitations for us to delve deeper into exploring our inner landscape.

The balance of feminine energy comes with action, but they are different types of action when it comes to intuition and emotions. For intuition, it’s important to act on our soul’s guidance when we receive it. Sometimes we may hear our intuition as a repeating thought or idea popping into our head, but we don’t act on it because our mind brushes the thought off as non-productive, or it feels too difficult to follow through.

As for emotions, the key is to listen, to acknowledge, and to accept—but not to overreact based on how we feel. We may be feeling hurt, sad, angry, resentful, or jealous. And when we react from pain, we may say hurtful words, lash out, retaliate, or take actions that we later regret.

When it comes to our emotions, it’s best to give ourselves space to sit with them, allowing the energy of the emotion to move through us by feeling it and acknowledging it. Know that it is okay to not be okay. Sometimes we simply need time and quiet space to process emotions—through journaling, dancing, singing, or just crying it out. Sometimes we need to sit and practice forgiveness, without needing the other person to apologize.

When we are able to act on our intuition and listen to our emotions without overreacting, this is when we experience an awakening of the soul—shown by The Temple card. This card is about answering the call of our soul. And sometimes, answering our soul’s call requires us to step out of our comfort zone. Perhaps we are being called to finally speak our heart’s truth. Perhaps we are being called to let go of other people’s burdens and responsibilities. Perhaps we are being called to change.

When we encounter change—especially when it’s unexpected—it is only natural to feel resistance at first. Our brain is hardwired for what is familiar, because what is familiar feels safe (even though it may not actually be safe for us emotionally or physically).

Or, when we are the one initiating change, people around us may feel resistant to this new version of you. They are not familiar with the version of you who says no, who sets clearer boundaries, or who is no longer here to please others or meet expectations. Others may react in unpleasant ways, and we have absolutely no control over that. As Mel Robbins wrote in her book “The Let Them Theory”: just let them. Let them react however they want, and let you do what serves you best.

This does not come from a selfish or self-centered place. I’ve written in one of my previous blogs here about being nice versus being kind. When we are being nice to others, we may not be kind to ourselves—especially if we are sacrificing our own needs or silencing our truth out of fear of conflict. It’s important to remember to be kind to yourself first and foremost. When you are kind to yourself, sometimes it means saying no to others, and sometimes it means not playing “nice” according to other people’s expectations.

As we experience this deeper connection with our soul, the gift is shown in The Monkey card, which represents inspiration. This is when we begin to see miracles happening in our lives. When you live in alignment with your soul’s truth, you become an inspiration to others. At the same time, you will also feel inspired. This is a time of high creativity and joy.

And knowing that there is so much suffering and chaos in the world right now, we all need more joy in our lives. Joy is a superpower, as spiritual teacher Gabrielle Bernstein once said, because it creates a ripple effect in the world. When you smile at someone from your heart, naturally the other person feels the warmth and may smile back (and if they don’t—just let them).

I love the sacred self-care card for this lunar cycle: Alone Time. The end of the year is usually the busiest time, and it can feel difficult to carve out sacred solo time for yourself. But whether you are an introvert (like me, who craves solo time) or an extrovert, it is still essential to schedule time alone. This is not the same as scrolling on your phone, binge-watching Netflix, or drinking a whole bottle of wine.

This alone time is your sacred self-care time. What truly nourishes your soul? While it may be ideal to have a long stretch of solo time, maybe you can only carve out ten minutes—and that is okay. Do it anyway. We will always have an endless to-do list, especially at the end of the year. Put your solo time as the number one priority on your to-do list so it actually gets scheduled.

As John Bingham said, the miracle lies in getting started. Take one baby step forward to act on your intuition. Take one baby step backward to zoom out and see the bigger picture, listen to your emotions instead of reacting. Take one baby step to say no to what drains your energy, and say yes to being kind to yourself.

At Museflower Retreat & Spa, we are honoring the closing of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 through cacao medicine, sound healing, and a fire release ceremony in our special New Year classes, from December 28, 2025 to January 1, 2026. This is a sacred pause to soften, let go, and allow your new self to blossom naturally. If your heart feels the call, check out our class schedule here: https://musefloweretreat.com/wellness/class-and-event-schedule/

I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.

I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.

Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?

Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.

Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.

Enjoy reading and feel free to let me know your thoughts, questions and sharing by email.

This three-card reading reveals the energy unfolding in this lunar cycle. Together, they show the bigger picture and theme for this period — how it’s time to rest and recharge and allow wisdom to arise from the void.

The key lesson we are learning and growing through under the theme “Void” is shown in the card “Horse Spirit” in the reverse position. The Horse Spirit reminds us that freedom is ours, even if we can’t quite see it yet. If you’re feeling stuck or stagnant in your life right now, or unsure of what to focus on because there are simply too many things on your plate, take a moment to pause and close your eyes. Envision your future self—the one who is living your big dream, who has achieved those goals, and who has everything your current self longs for. How does your future self act? Talk? Behave? Feel? Think?

The Horse Spirit card shares that before you can run freely, you must know which direction you are headed. Once you’ve connected with your future self—the one living your current self’s dream life—do some reverse engineering and see what the one thing is that you need to focus on now.

If you want to become a best-selling author, you must start writing your book. If you want to lose weight, you must make changes to your lifestyle. Just one baby step at a time.

The theme for this lunar cycle is “Void.” Within the void, there isn’t a lot happening because this is the time for contemplation and reflection. It’s the perfect moment to plan for next year and begin gathering your dream seeds. What dream seeds do you want to plant in 2026? All seeds start germinating in the darkness.

The void also invites us to clear space and declutter. I know I say this often. This is the time for shedding old skin. Beyond letting go of the obvious—fears, worries, limiting beliefs—we’re also being asked to release what no longer aligns or resonates with us.

For me, it’s a couple of courses and workshops I used to enjoy teaching, but now I feel like I’ve outgrown them. I believe that when I let go of these familiar offerings, new ideas and new courses will want to be birthed through me.

This is exactly what the experience card reflects—the flow of partnership. Here, the partnership is with the Universe, or whatever you call the bigger presence that is all around us.

This is the energy we are stepping into fully this lunar cycle. There will be times when we need to contract our energy and go within to return to our center. And there will be times when we need to expand, act, and engage with the outer world.

The woman in this card is confident and strong. She isn’t afraid to let go of what’s familiar. She knows a new adventure awaits, even if she doesn’t yet know what it is. And it is time to do something different.

So what is the gift in all of this? The card “Sacred North” shows the way. This card asks us to see the gift of sitting in the darkness. When we rest and turn our attention inward, what insights may arise?

This is not the time to be busy. This is the time to rest, connect with yourself, listen to your heart and soul, and lean into the energetic support of your spiritual team.

The sacred self-care card for this lunar cycle is “Energy Work.” This lands perfectly with the theme of the void—of going within and resting. We are all energetic beings, with not only a physical body but also but an emotional body, a mental body and different layers of spiritual bodies. It’s essential to keep our energy bodies as clear as possible. Just as we shower daily for physical hygiene, practices like meditation, energy protection and clearing, and receiving energy healing help rebalance our energy centers.

I love how these cards align beautifully with what my friend Youmin Yap and I are doing in the middle of this lunar cycle—we’re facilitating our third Sacred Rest with Nature Retreat this Dec 5–10, 2025 at Museflower Retreat & Spa, Thailand. There will be various rest invitations offered daily, such as forest bathing, yoga nidra, cacao medicine, and meditation, so participants can experience the 7 types of rest: physical, emotional, mental, sensory, creative, social, and spiritual.

This is the perfect opportunity to rest and recharge before entering the new year. Through these restful practices, we reconnect with our soul’s whispers, allowing us to set a heart-centered and authentic intention for the new year.

I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.

I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.

Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?

Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.

Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.

Enjoy reading and feel free to let me know your thoughts, questions and sharing by email.

The key lesson we’re learning in this lunar cycle under the theme “Lean In” is shown through the card “The Moorland.” This is a time to contemplate and examine if we are living according to other people and society’s expectations, or if we are acting in alignment with our soul’s intention. There is no right or wrong here, and this is not the time to harshly criticize or judge ourselves. Instead, it is an invitation to look deeply at what it means to live as your authentic self.

This process begins with knowing your own worth and understanding what you truly want. It’s easy to know what we don’t want — we don’t want stress, struggles, toxic environments, or feeling stuck and stagnant.

But do you know what you do want?
Do you know what it is that you want to feel?

Ask yourself this simple question and use the answer as the foundation for setting your intention. Setting an intention is one of the most potent yet simple spiritual practices there is. It’s different from setting a goal or an expectation.

When we set an intention, we’re giving direction to how we want to live our lives. Instead of trying to control every single variable so that life unfolds exactly as our mind expects (because this is where stress comes in), this is the moment to lean into the Universe — or whatever you call the bigger presence that surrounds us all.

This is when we begin to experience being “in the flow,” as shown in the second card. Once we break free from expectations — whether from others or our own minds — that’s when the magic happens. This is true surrender to the Universe. We set our intention, then allow the Universe to reveal the how by leaning into our intuition and acting upon the guidance we receive.

In order to live in alignment with our soul’s guidance, it means that we are also leaning into and believing in the part of us within ourselves that has the strength, the wisdom, the resilience and willpower to carry out the action. Once we do so, we find that amazing synchronicities and miracles can happen.

As we experience what it feels like to be “in the flow,” the gift is revealed in the third card — “The Holy Grail.” The holy grail is not something external that we must search for; rather it is an inner quest. When we stop looking outside for an answer to our happiness, and remember that within us we already hold the key to all answers, we reclaim our power.

Reclaiming our power means we are less affected by the negative news, chaos, fear, and anxiety that are going around the world right now. We are no longer living in a program designed by others for us, rather we are now co-creating a new path that aligns with our soul’s purpose and allows us to live out our highest potential.

The sacred self-care card for this lunar cycle is “Beauty Ritual”. When we stop seeking for validation, approval, worth, and love outside of ourselves, we begin to live as the beautiful beings we truly are — inside and out. This card invites you to express your own beauty in a sacred, intentional way.

If you love putting on makeup, remember the intention of doing so. Is it to please others or to fit into society’s expectations? Is it because you feel you’re not beautiful enough and want to cover up your face? Or is it because you genuinely enjoy the process and feel good doing it?

Think about the message you’re sending to your body and the self-talk behind your actions. Are you doing it because you feel good or guided to do so, or because a part of you still screams, “I’m not good enough”?

In my dream one night, I entered a room and wrote the words “just gotta have faith” on a blue piece of paper with a gold marker. I realized I had written those words before but they were a bit faded in the background. I feel this perfectly captures the key message of this lunar cycle — we are constantly reminded that we “just gotta have faith.”

When we lean into our soul and the Divine for trust and support, we discover that the holy grail has always been within us.

I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.

I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.

Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?

Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.

Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.

Enjoy reading and feel free to let me know your thoughts, questions and sharing by email.

The past card “Pluto” shows that we are now coming out of another phase of death and rebirth, connected to last lunar cycle’s theme of “AUTHENTICITY” (you can refer to that blog here). We were given the opportunity to face our fears and shadows, and to release what no longer aligns with us, so that we can live as our authentic selves.

Over the past weeks, I attended a series of workshops on how life can be lived when we are connected with our soul and Spirit—the divine consciousness within us. I experienced many insights, realizations and inner transformations throughout this journey. One of these realizations was how many attachments I still carried, and once I saw that my attachments were based on the programming and conditioning of society, culture and others, I was able to release them. The underlying stress coming from these attachments no longer bound me. I could finally experience true freedom – freedom from attachments.

Sometimes we encounter major external changes in life that we cannot control, pushing us to finally wake up and to embrace our healing journey. It may be a diagnosis, a breakup, a change of work or home, or it can also be finally reaching our goal, completing our dream project, or entering into a new relationship. Trust that everything happens for a reason. Each of these experiences serve as a sacred invitation for us to return to wholeness and reconnect with our inner Self.

The present card is the “Council of Light”, which aligns beautifully with this lunar cycle’s theme of “SACRED”. How can we view and live life as one great sacred ritual? It starts with remembering that we are not alone in this journey here on Earth. We are all spiritual beings having a human experience, and naturally there are other spiritual beings that we cannot see who are here to support us.

Just like when you visit any hotel (or Museflower), most of the staff members you meet are the front desk staff, concierge, servers, chefs (sometimes), spa therapists, and yoga teachers. You will rarely get to meet the housekeeping, maintenance, IT, and gardening teams. In hotel terms, we call these the ‘front of house’ and the ‘back of house’ teams.

Our physical support network consists of our family (sometimes), friends, and communities, and they are like the front-of-house team—we see them all the time. Our spiritual support team, on the other hand, is like the back-of-house team. If we don’t consciously connect with them, we simply won’t feel their presence.

I’ve written and spoken about our spiritual support team many times in my blog and podcast. Our spiritual support team can be angels, spirit guides, power animals, ancestors, ascended masters and teachers, plant and stone allies, and any God and Goddesses that you believe and resonate with. This card is a gentle reminder for us to consciously connect and continue building this relationship with our spiritual support team. They love to help and guide us, but as humans we must exercise our free will to ask them for help so then they can step in to support us.

How can you continue to cultivate this relationship with your spiritual support team? First, it’s important to maintain your spiritual practices, such as setting intention, meditation, journaling, prayer, and reflection. Carve out sacred time for yourself each day to connect with your soul and the Divine. In doing so, you are also connecting with your spiritual support team. To me, prayer is like picking up the phone to speak with them, while meditation and mindfulness create the space to receive their messages, guidance, and answers to our prayers.

So what happens when we do this? The future card is “If the River Flows This Way”, which means that we are now living in the flow of life that our soul intends it to be. Going with the flow doesn’t mean giving up on life or passively accepting whatever happens—that’s a flight-state of survival mode disguised as being easy-going.

True surrender means that we put in the work (both inner work and outer action), which makes up 50% of the equation. The other 50% is allowing the Universe to orchestrate and work its magic, trusting that everything unfolds in perfect timing and always for our highest good.

The sacred self-care card for this lunar cycle is to “clean your space”. Cleaning our physical space sends a message to the Universe on an energetic level—that we are creating room for something new and amazing to enter our lives.  Mother Nature is constantly cleaning her space with rain. We also know that how good we feel after cleaning up and arriving into a beautiful and uncluttered space. That’s what I mean that we need to put in the work (both inner and outer). Look around your space now and see where it needs some love and attention from you. Whether it’s your home or work space, if it’s a space where you spend a lot of time, it is worthwhile to take the time to clean the space and to fill it with beauty and love, so it can be YOUR sacred space to connect with your soul and Spirit.

How can you transform from being scared to remembering sacred? We cannot change the events that happened in the past, or are happening right now in our world. But what we can change is how we perceive these events. When we remember the sacred- that the Divine and our spiritual support team are here to support us, we can shift from looking through the narrow lens of fear to experiencing an overflow of love pouring into our entire being. And it is from receiving this abundant flow of love that we can expand and shine our light forward into the world.

PS: I just saw the video by Gabby Bernstein on how to receive messages from your spirit guides fast which is SO ALIGNED with what I’ve shared here, you can watch her video here

I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.

I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.

Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?

Your intuition is your inner compass. My oracle card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.

Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.

Enjoy reading and feel free to let me know your thoughts, questions and sharing by email.

I am so grateful to be invited on the podcast The Samir Show for a meaningful conversation on ego vs. soul and the journey of our soul here on Earth.

I invite you to listen to this 41-min soul-deep conversation with me and Samir.

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I am so grateful to be invited on the podcast 5 Minutes of Peace to read my blog on the power of intention.

I invite you to listen to my 5-minute reading on the power of intention.

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In each episode, we share an inspirational tip, a book excerpt, or a mindful meditation.

We are all connected … on a path of love, service, and peace … for ourselves and others. We’re glad to be together with you on this path.
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