If you have ever read or watched a fantasy, sci-fi, or superhero story you are probably familiar with the term “kinesis”. It is the root of the words for popular super abilities like telekinesis and pyrokinesis. The word Kinesis is a Greek term meaning “motion”, “movement”, or “agitation” of something in response to some kind of stimulus. These abilities, and others like them, are all about the manipulation of tangible (ex. metal or water) and intangible (ex. thoughts or light) things.
There are two terms that are used to describe this kind of manipulation. Though similar, they are separate. The first is psychokinesis, which describes applying mental control over physical objects in general. The second is telekinesis, which specifically covers mentally manipulating objects from a distance.
There are probably as many names for these kinds of manipulation as there are things that can be manipulated. Each one using a different but specific prefix added to the root “kinesis”. Some lesser known ones are Aero (air), Geo/Terra (earth/rock), Hydro (water), Photo (light), Electro (electricity), and Ferro (metal).
Generally when we think of these things, we categorize them in the realm of “superpower”, fantasy, and certainly not a typical human ability. We don’t often take them very seriously. However, what if I told you that light workers, healers, witches, and even everyday people use kinetic abilities all the time? We don’t really think of them as a special ability per se, and they are never termed as anything fantastical when we read about them. In fact, most books, teachers, and tutorials present them as natural human abilities, if only we learn how to tap into them. They are not wrong; allow me to explain.
We have all likely noticed how time seems to go faster when we are having fun, and slower when we are not. While actual time manipulation seems a fantasy, as we are not able to just stop time or travel forward or back at will, we are able to change our perception of time and its passing by changing our feelings and attitudes towards it, and the situation. This is a form of Chronokinesis. If you practice lucid dreaming, where you know you are dreaming and can control what happens within the dream, that is a form of Oneirokinesis.
If you are a practicing witch, medium, empath, or energy healer you have probably learned how to  shield yourself for protection. This would be considered Force-Field Telekinesis, which is the act of creating a barrier with telekinetic energy. Casting a circle could also be classified under this.
Healers can use a few different kinetic abilities in their practice. When we are healing ourselves, or facilitating the healing of someone else using energy (like Reiki or other hands-on healing techniques) there is the possibility that the cells or the molecules that make up our very bodies are being manipulated in some way (regenerated, reprogrammed, or otherwise stimulated) in order to attain the desired results. These would be forms of Biokinesis (cells) or Molekinesis (molecules). These terms can also be used when we talk about energetically helping plants to grow, healing pets, and even manifesting certain things. When someone’s aura is being worked with energetically (usually to facilitate healing), this could be considered Spatial Telekinesis, which is the manipulation of the space around objects.
As you can see, there are many different kinds of kinetic abilities, and not all of them fall square in the realm of fantasy and fiction. There are plenty of practitioners that utilize these very helpful skills nearly every day. Are you one of them? Do you know someone who does? Had you heard these terms before? I would love to know. 

*Note: Scents can be harmful as well as helpful. Please, be aware and considerate of your own allergies/sensitivities and those of the people around you/that will also occupy your space. Nothing written here is in lieu of/can replace professional medical advice. Always perform a patch (dilute oils first) or sniff test before using an oil/herb/etc.. Always research an herb/oil or ask a qualified professional before ingesting/using. Not all herbs are safe to ingest, use, burn. Please be safe and responsible.
 
Good or bad, scent can trigger the earliest and deepest memories. How we perceive or react to particular smells can be cultural, but is also influenced by our own emotions and experiences. Scent travels through different parts of our brains to create unique sensory experiences and memories. The olfactory cortex distinguishes one odor from another, the thalamus connects odor messages to higher thought functions, and the neocortex analyzes those odor messages and helps to relate them to other senses and higher brain functions that stimulate conscious thought.
 
Historically, anthropologists speculate, people started burning gums and resins as incense. Eventually people started adding fragrant plants to animal fats and vegetable oils, and between 7000 and 4000 BC olive and sesame oils became popular for this. These plant infused oil concoctions were used for many purposes; both personal and religious. Not only were they used to heal wounds, and protect hair and skin, they were also used to perfume the skin, for massage, and to anoint the body (for ritual and other religious/sacred practices). Frankincense was used a lot in churches to not only cleanse/purify spaces and souls, but the monks also knew of its effectiveness at combating depression. Even then they realized how different scents could affect someone’s mood and emotions.
 
Different scents can affect the body and brain in different ways. Scents like Clary Sage and grapefruit stimulate the thalamus, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang can activate the pituitary gland for endorphin production, and Marjoram can trigger the secretion of serotonin from the  naphe nucleus.  Studies have also shown that Rosemary can increase cognitive performance involving memory and recall speed, Peppermint can help ease headaches, Chamomile reduces stress, and Eucalyptus can help support respiratory health. All these benefits can be had without ingesting or applying oils/herbs directly to the skin.
 
There are many different ways available to utilize aromatherapy for personal and sacred use. Oil diffusers are a common and readily available way to utilize scents. You can purchase ones that use oils diluted in water, or one that has the little reeds that are put into the concentrated oil to disperse the scent into the air. Other popular methods are scented candles, incense, wax burners, and simmer pots. You can use concentrated oils, diluted oils, or fresh or dried plants/flowers/herbs/resins, to create whatever scents you want/need. You can create shower or bath bundles. Even your morning cup of tea/coffee can have healing or ritual applications if you stop and take the time to do it mindfully and with intent.
 
When we use scents to heal, we call this aromatherapy. While this is a healing art all on its own, it is often used in conjunction with other healing modalities like massage, reflexology, Reiki, crystal healing, and is even used sometimes in therapy/counselling, hospice care, and in some clinical settings. You can also use scents to compliment other practices like yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and breath work. When used with ritual practices, it can set the tone for your ritual, compliment your spell work as a corresponding component, put you into a ritual/meditative/trance mindset (especially if you use the same scent to prepare yourself each time), and, of course, many fragrant herbs/oils are used to cleanse and purify spaces. Oils infused with herbs/oils/resins can also be used to anoint the body (please use caution when doing this and always do a patch test for sensitivities/allergies), dress candles, or consecrate/activate objects, tools, statues, etc..
 
When using herbs/oils for healing purposes, especially when ingesting or directly applying, it is important to use actual herbs or essential oils (the real deal), which is generally not an issue, since most are readily available, and many herbs/oils have more than one property, and there are generally plenty of substitution options as well. The health benefits are in the plant itself. However, if you are looking only to diffuse the scent, sometimes a fragrant oil is a viable option. Especially if you are looking to trigger particular memories, looking for the right scent for meditation or other mind-body work, or a scent that makes you feel a certain way. That said, always be aware of your allergies/sensitivities and those of the people who will occupy that space as well. Please use scents responsibly.
 
If you would like to learn more about aromatherapy for health there are many books on the market. One I would recommend is Aromatherapy A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green. Many books are also available that provide the metaphysical applications and uses for herbs/oils/resins. The most comprehensive I have found is Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kynes, but plenty of books reference them. If you are looking for practice specific references (if your practice is specifically pagan, Wiccan, Heathen, etc..) there are plenty of available options.
 
As you can see, scents can play an important part in everything from your daily life to your sacred rituals. How do you utilize scent in your practice? Are they an important part of your health or ritual practices? Would you use them more after reading this? I would love to know.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I have talked in previous posts about sound healing. Sound healing tools like singing bowls and tuning forks have gained in popularity lately, partly due to more research being done on their healing properties becoming more readily accessible to the public. There are many books on this topic, from basics like Sound Healing for Beginners by Joshua Goldman and Alec W. Sims (filled with plenty of research backed information), to Tuning the Human Biofuels by Eileen Day McKusick. These are just two good examples, there are so many more.
 
I want to preface this blog post by saying that it is NEVER ok to place a vibrating tuning fork, singing bowls, tingsha, or any other vibration tool next to your ear. Even when you cannot hear it, it can still cause damage to your ear and possibly cause hearing damage and/or loss. I have seen several videos lately with people talking about/showcasing tuning forks where they do this. I cannot stress enough how dangerous this is.
 
I would also like to point out the difference between weighted and non-weighted tuning forks. The weighted tuning forks have knobs at the end of the forks. These ones are pressed against the relevant body parts (on chakras or acupressure points, meridians, above organs, etc..) to facilitate healing. The non-weighted forks are used within the body’s aura/energetic field. They can also be placed above or near the relevant chakra, Meridian, etc..
 
Each tuning fork/singing bowl/etc.. has it’s own frequency, and therefore, its own healing properties. There are many to choose from for varying purposes. One can purchase individual vibrational instruments, or complete sets, such as Chakra sets or the Solfeggio set. While many of the available frequencies focus on healing particular physical or energetic issues, there are some that are used for more general tasks like aligning oneself with certain states or cleansing/clearing.
 
One such frequency is the Ohm frequency 136.1Hz. This one is considered Earth’s orbital frequency and aligns one with the natural cosmic vibration, creating a universal connection. This one resonates at the vibration that occurs when ohm is chanted during meditation. There are actually three Ohm frequencies., this first one being the mid-ohm. The other two are the low-ohm (68.05Hz) associated with deep grounding, emotional release, and facilitates the opening of energetic pathways. The third one is high-ohm (272.2Hz), that is associated with aligning one with their highest potential, bringing in clarity and purpose, facilitating a connection with one’s highest self, and clearing karmic imprints, blockages, and energetic debris (to name a few things).
 
Energetic clearing is another use for these frequency tools. Whether that is clearing a physical space, a person, or an object there are a few options. 417Hz is generally used to clear negative energies, either past or present, and undo negative situations. 741Hz is often used to remove both emotional or physical toxins. 963Hz is associated with purifying a physical space or body, the spiritual body, and to attract positive energy. If you are looking to specifically cleanse a crystal, there is a 4096Hz crystal tuner made for the job. It is also used to enhance the energetic properties of said crystals. While this is its main job, it is also associated with rebalancing chakras and creating a connection between Earth and higher spiritual realms, which is why it is also referred to as the Earth Angel Frequency.
 
While there are many more frequency tools/tuners available for purchase, there are just too many to talk about in one blog post. You can find them in many metaphysical shops as well as online. The frequency Hz is usually stamped into the Y junction on a tuning fork. Singing bowls may be labeled according to either Hz or corresponding Chakra (quite popular), but are not usually stamped as such. Tingshas are not usually standardized to one frequency, though some modern ones may be attuned to certain frequencies like 528Hz. Whatever the type of healing you are searching for, there is a frequency and a tool for that.
 
Have you ever used a singing bowl or a tuning fork? Have you participated in a sound bath or had a healing done that incorporated one? (I do highly recommend experiencing this at least once, the results can be quite amazing).
Would you? I would love to know.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We all dream. Even when we don’t remember them, we do. There are many theories as to why we dream. These theories range from dreams having no meaning or purpose at all, to working through our day or issues, to premonitions/messages. It is my opinion that dreams are both our subconscious working through things and one way it sends us messages. Our subconscious uses people, places, situations, and symbols that we are familiar with to accomplish this. That is why dreams, and their meanings, are so personal. While you can purchase books about, or look up online, basic dream interpretations, they may not be entirely accurate for you. Our own feelings and beliefs about the world around us and the things in it can be very different for every culture, and individual. An example of this would be a dream that takes place on the ocean. For some people this may be a place of calm and peacefulness, while for others the ocean may cause feelings of anxiety or fear. Your feelings/beliefs about something in general, as well as how they made you feel in the dream are important to its interpretation. I talked briefly about dream interpretations in a previous post called Dare to Dream. That said, the focus of this post will be on types of dreams, specifically realistic vs lucid dreams, with a bit about premonitions near the end.
 
As mentioned above, some dreams are said to be about our subconscious working things out or sending our conscious mind messages. While our regular nightly dreams can fall into this category, so too can realistic or lucid dreams.
 
Regardless of the reason for the dream, some feel so real we feel that we are really there, and that things are really happening. Even when something seemingly unreal or bizarre is happening, we can just accept that it’s real anyway. Realistic dreams are immersive, in the dream you are a passive participant (not in control), and when you wake up it can feel like it actually happened, which can be rather disorienting for a few minutes. When studies have been done, little activity was detected in the prefrontal cortex of the brain (which is associated with logic and self-reflection). I often have this kind of dream, and have since I was a child. Sometimes they do become lucid.
 
During lucid dreams, however, more activity (than in realistic dreams) has been recorded in the prefrontal cortex. During a lucid dream the dreamer not only becomes aware that they are dreaming, but can then begin to control aspects of their dream and its narrative. It can still feel very real, like a realistic dream, but you are no longer just a passive participant. Lucid dreaming, while a fascinating field of study (I find), is difficult to actually study. Sometimes, once the dreamer becomes lucid, they will exit the dream rather quickly. Sometimes, frequent and practiced lucid dreamers in normal life, find difficulty becoming lucid in dreams once they are being studied. That said, some studies that have been conducted show that actions taken within lucid dreams have some waking world results. For example, performing exercise while lucid dreaming does raise heart rate, and actions practiced while dreaming lucidly have increased skill levels with that action while participants were awake. It has even been used, with limited success thus far, in therapies for things like PTSD. However, results are fairly split between whether lucid dreaming provides real improvement in a person’s mental health, or can be detrimental. They do believe, however, that studying lucid dreaming, when compared to regular/realistic dreaming, can improve our understanding of human consciousness. Which is fascinating in and of itself.
 
If you would like to learn more about lucid dreaming and how to do it there are plenty of instructional videos online. Llewellyn has even published an entire book called Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming by Clare R Johnson (which was an interesting read). You can begin your dream journey with journaling your dreams immediately upon waking. If you wait too long you can forget important details. Journaling also allows you to keep track of the types and themes of dreams/their messages so you can see patterns, and, if you journal about your day/life, what was happening before and after you had the dreams. This would be a good way to help determine if your dreams have a premonitory aspect as well.
 
A little side note on premonitions. This is not a skill that I personally have, however, I have known people that have premonitory dreams. This can seem, as any gift can, like a blessing or a curse, depending on the content. I have been told that often, especially when unpracticed, these dreams can be mere fragments, or jumbled pieces, and can make no sense to the dreamer until whatever it was happened. I understand how this could be really frustrating, and even scary. I would recommend, if you have such dreams (or think you do), you should try to find others who are more practiced with this skill to help guide you on how to develop it. I do believe that we have the skills we do for a reason, and to not develop or understand them can make them even more frightening or unruly. Our gifts (and our guides) can be persistent that way. Books are fantastic, but there is nothing quite like real world experience. Trust your instincts.
 
 
So, have you ever had a realistic or a lucid dream? Is this common practice for you? Do you remember your dreams? Do you want to? I would love to know your experiences.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Importance of Numbers
 
Many people believe that numbers have meaning beyond their usual numerical values. Cultures around the globe have created entire belief systems around the significance of specific dates/times, assigned numerical values to words and letters, and even to character/personality traits for millennia. Different cultures consider different numbers to be lucky or unlucky, and can have very different meanings for numbers depending on their beliefs. Here in the west there are some basic generally agreed upon concepts we attribute to the numbers one through nine.
 
One: Newness, Movement, Creation
Two: Cooperation, Balance, Partnerships
Three: Communication, Curiosity, Abstract Ideas
Four: Stability, Efficiency, “tried and true” methodology
Five: Adventure, Plan Making, Experimentation
Six: Unconditional Love, Nurturing, Empathy
Seven: Wisdom, Awareness Seeking, Researching
Eight: Drive for Success, Balance, Good Business Sense
Nine: Completion (in a cyclical sense), Transition, Transformation
 
These numbers create a cycle of birth/creation, progress through periods of learning, growth, and development, and then “death”, which is where that cycle ends (lessons learned, things accomplished, or not), and a new one begins.
 
Using numerology (the use of numbers to determine divine/mystical relationships between numbers and events/characteristics), one attempts to learn about themselves and their life’s purpose/journey. This is done by adding the numbers in one’s birth date together (Life Path Number), or using the predetermined chart that assigns each letter of the alphabet a number (1 through 9) to calculate numbers such as a Destiny Number (using all the letters), or a Soul Urge Number (using only the vowels), just to name a few. Once you have these numbers you can look up online (there are many sites dedicated to this topic) or read about what each number means, the personality traits they display, and the impact they have on one’s life.  
 
Some significance is often place significance these numbers when they up show in repetitions. These repeating numbers, sometimes called angel numbers, are often thought of as messages from the universe, our guides, or angels. There are separate, yet similar meanings for repeating numbers depending on whom you see the messages coming from (the universe/one’s higher self vs directly from angels). You can easily find these meanings through Google. Here is a basic list:
 
000: (often found in Angel Numbers): The beginning steps into the unknown of your own spiritual journey
111: New beginnings (in tune with spiritual side)
222: Trust the process/surrender to the flow
333: Time for making essential changes
444: Release doubts and move forward with faith
555: Manifestation of major life changes
666: A need to get into better alignment with oneself/one’s purpose
777: Increased self awareness. A breakthrough is coming
888: Materialization of abundance
999: An end to something. A need to release control/accept reality
 
Other important repeating numbers are:
1010:A move toward a higher purpose
1111: What you think you become. We are all one
1212: Removal of obstacles. Luck in love
 
On a side note, there is a numerology system called the Chaldean Numerology System that excludes the number 9 from name calculations. This is because it is considered sacred; representing the name of God, as well as completion. This different chart significantly changes the number associated with your name from the other (more commonly used) system.
 
Numbers are considered in other divination systems as well. Tarot uses numbers in to show progression through the Major Arcana, and each of the numbered Minor Arcana cards is a numbered card as well. These range from 1 to 10, and each one has a basic numerological meaning regardless of suit, as well as showing the progression through “story” of or the flow through that suit. Using the numbers of the Major Arcana (adding to create a single digit when necessary) can also provide some deeper meaning to the cards. Numerological correspondences can also be applied to other divination practices (but are not limited to) using cards like oracle decks or playing cards, or other systems such as dice, astrology, tea leaf reading, and scrying.
 
On a (hopefully) positive note. I would like to point out that, generally speaking, 2025 was a 9 year (Note: This not a personal year number, where you add your Life Path Number to the year number). This makes it a year of endings. This could mean positive or negative things for people individually. If this past year has seemed particularly tough, just know that the coming year, 2026, is a 1 year. A year of new beginnings. I sincerely hope this new year brings the start of some very positive and fantastic things for everyone.
 
As you can see, numbers have played an important part in many different kinds of divination practices. Have you ever used numerology specifically? If you read cards or use other divination techniques, do you consider numbers to provide messages beyond times or dates? Do you consider any numbers more or less lucky for you? I would love to know.
 
 
 
 

Getting tattoos is both an ancient tradition (in some cultures) and a popular practice today. There are many reasons to get tattoos, which can vary from just liking the picture, to them having deep personal or spiritual meaning*. Regardless of the reasons you have gotten ink, or reasons you have not/would never, they are all valid.
That said, let’s look at some of the personal or spiritual reasons to sport some body art.
 
Ancient cultures, like the Greeks/Romans, Egyptians, Samoans, Japanese, and Native Americans, to name a few, have used tattoos to communicate a plethora of information. Tattoos have been used to display rather neutral forms of social status like family or tribal ties, achievements, or military rank. However, they have also been used to denote less desirable social situations, exact punishment, or exert control over others like slaves, criminals, and prisoners of war. An example of this today would be prison tattoos that represent the crime(s) one has committed.
 
Many tattoos done today are used to represent important events or achievements in our lives. Births, deaths, marriages, friendships and other relationships, personal victories or hardships, and many more. This types of body art both permanently reminds us of that even, and shows others that this event or achievement happened. They can make excellent conversation pieces too.
 
Some ink represents severe hardships. Things no one should have to go through, but, unfortunately, happen all too often. While they are often worn discretely, they have deep meaning. One such tattoo includes Medusa, who represents the struggle and strength of sexual assault victims. If you do not know her story, you should read it. She does make the perfect representative icon for this particular heinous act. Another is the semicolon tattoo, which is worn to support individuals who have battled (or are battling) mental health conditions like (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, and/or have done/contemplated self harm. These tattoos can be extremely empowering.
 
From a metaphysical point of view, tattoos can be used for ritual and even medicinal uses. Ritual tattoos can include (but are not limited to) protection symbols, elemental symbols, bind runes, symbols of fertility, health, or abundance, and more. This kind of body art could be used in actual ritual, on-the-go spells, or to deepen the connection between the bearer and that tattooed symbol/concept. Tattooing these symbols on the body can be helpful, however, one should activate them by imbuing them with energy/intent. I would especially advise this for protection symbols, particularly if one is going somewhere/doing something that might need enhanced spiritual protection, like ghost hunting (I am always surprised ghost hunters do not utilize this tool more often), or entering unavoidable toxic situations/dealing with unavoidable toxic people (especially helpful for mediums and empaths). Mediating on, or spending time activating/using them can help build a better connection to them; possibly making them easier to use when needed. This can also apply to tattoos that display our guides, totem animals, or animal guides. They can be a constant reminder that they are always with us, and help us connect with them quickly, especially in times of need. Not unlike wearing jewelry or carrying an object depicting them (carving, picture, etc..), except that it is always with us, no matter what, and cannot be lost. Tattoos that symbolize aspects of our culture, or cultures that we are drawn to, can help make us feel more connected to ourselves and our ancestors. (Cultures we are drawn to can be ones we experienced in a past life (if you believe in reincarnation), and so are still a part of us.)
Medical tattoos were once used to not just to bring health to the tattooed person, but also to show particular markers for health on the body like meridians or acupuncture/acupressure points. These last ones would be particularly helpful if you suffer from ailments whose symptoms could be alleviated by applying pressure to those points.
 
To recap, any kind of body art, permanent or not, can communicate many different concepts, ideas, or information, be used in ritual, or healing, and empower us. It can connect us with our ancestors, our culture, or our guides. They can have deep meaning, or just something we think is very cool. Though, given my own spiritual beliefs, I would question why I thought it was so “cool” that I wanted it to be permanently placed on my body. What connections could be made about that? Is there a deeper meaning to my attraction to it? That is just me though.
 
So, do you have any body art? If not, would you? Would/did you choose something significant to you personally or spiritually? I would love to know.
 
 
*I am aware that placement of a tattoo on the body can also have significance. I chose not to cover that into this post.