Grounding prior to reading the Tarot

 Just a little heads up for people that may be new to reading the Tarot cards. It is wise to do a grounding meditation prior to commencing any readings, even if it is just for yourself and not for public use.

This stops you feeling disconnected and having that dizzy floating feeling. You should actually do two groundings the first being the Golden grounding cord and then the chakra grounding. There are 5 chakras above your head that you need to use also. Normally one starts off using the first chakra above the head when learning to use the 5 upper chakras to get used to the energy. Then gradually add one more at a time, building up to the 5th chakra.

The 5th chakra (Divine gateway) opens you up to extremely high cosmic energy and once you are used to that you will notice a remarkable difference. Make sure you Gold light the room that you are working in and also yourself. When finished close down the energy in the room by Gold lighting the room again, you do not want to leave an open portal for anything to come through or have a build up of energy that can be discomforting. The intention is what makes this powerful, so be firm in your intention and focus on your intent. 

I must point out when you start to use these upper chakras, you must leave at least a week or longer before adding another chakra to your grounding. Such as gong from the 8th chakra to the 9th chakra. You need time to adjust to the frequency between each. 

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How to Gold light yourself. You may find a different way to do this but remember Gold light is the highest and purest of spiritual energy. 

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How to Gold light a room.

I have used these techniques for 21 years on a daily basis and find them to be highly effective. I also noticed the changes taking place via visions and hearing my higher self or guide speaking to me as I increased the upper chakras and especially using the 5th chakra. the change is quite profound. 

The 5 chakras above the head are as follows 8th chakra (soulstar) 9th Chakra (Spirit or Stellar gateway) 10th chakra (Universal chakra) 11th ( Galactic chakra)  12th chakra (Divine gateway). 

When I first started using the 12th chakra I didn't have the startling experiences straight away as it takes time to lock in the energy, recalibrating one's physical body to the newer higher energies. But when I did, I was in for a surprise. I saw a bright yellow star surrounded in a blueish white light and a being with similar coloured robes and light coloured hair standing in front to the star.

I heard the words, "Star child the gate is open". This was me being informed that I have access to higher consciousness  and a deep soul connection to the cosmic or galactic guidance. star child refers to my inner divine essence or pure soul essence. The gate being open shows that I now have permission to a higher dimensional awareness. 

The yellow star with the blue/white light represents divine and stellar energy combining, warmth, and wisdom with pure spiritual truth.  

The person standing in front of the star is either my higher self or a guide helping me ground the energy.  I feel very privileged to be given this gift, and will always show  my humble gratitude to spirit. I  will never  take this for granted. I shall cherish this privilege always.  

Tarot Card of the Month: September 2026, The Devil

 

Represents the 10th house of the Zodiac, Capricorn and the planet Saturn 

Hopelessness, Ignorance, Bondage, Restriction, Structure 

Yikes! September; to me is usually a Happy Happy, Joy Joy month, because it's springtime in the southern hemisphere and flowers are in bloom, with beautiful Libra energy. People born in September (or whatever month your birthday /solar return falls)  feel a boost of energy during their birthday month. Especially if you are in anyway psychic, you will feel a stronger energy to start the yearly cycle. 

Looking at this card though warns against excess of all kinds in life. Such as over doing it with food, alcohol, drugs, chocolate and other goodies. But it also warns about the ego and hedonistic behaviour and lifestyles and violent behaviour. 

This will be a month of extremes and violence, a fuse is lit and firey male energy is to be expected, remember it is the year of the fire-horse also. We are not talking about our genders here, it is spiritual energy like ying and yang.

It is important to understand that, and that both genders exhibit these traits. This is how cosmic or spiritual energy manifests in our third dimensional reality. Both male and female energy flows through all humans because it is a condition of a dualistic reality. The devil card reminds us of the dualistic nature of this world.  Notice the number 15 at the top of the card, that is 1 + 5 added together it is 6 the divine feminine number (inverted and the blame put on Eve or the divine feminine by a patriarchal mindset), the male divine number being 9. The pentagram or 5 pointed star above the devil is inverted. That 5 represents humanity, and the fall of humanity, inverted and locked into this world cut off from their spiritual divinity and into mass and matter. 

As you see the card represents the base side of human existence. The Devil also referred to as Baphomet, the Goat of Mendes or Pan (Mr Hairy legs as I call him, his legs to me look like chicken drumsticks) heavily influences humanity to act like him. The humans also have horns on their heads showing how they are becoming like him rather than striving to be more spiritual. The devil is lighting a fuse here to provoke the male into thoughts of lust for the female in an animalistic way.  The torch is inverted light  rather than being held upright to represent enlightenment or wisdom. 

Notice the bat wings on the devil, this alludes to the vampire bat like ability, but this is sucking life force or spiritual energy out of humans instead of blood. Evil beings need to harvest human emotions and life force to survive. That energy is known as loosh in modern times, however the ancient Gnostics did mention this energy harvesting thousands of years ago, they called it our spiritual essence or spiritual light.  Humans also act like energy vampires, where after being in the company of such a person, one feels exhausted and drained, hence the need for psychic protection to prevent this. 

Back to the card interpretation, we see the female here is not looking at the male, she is trying to lift her consciousness to a higher spiritual level, as did Eve. She was trying to teach Adam higher wisdom not lust.  Not wishing to live with base emotions, thoughts and behaviour. Notice that the chains around their necks are not tight, so they can slip out of them if they wish to. So they are suffering from their own thoughts and actions. Can they rise about base primitive thought and the temptation of the devil? That depends on how strong their real spiritual values are and how much that means to them. 

September will be a month of volatility for everyone, so be prepared for sudden and unexpected events unfolding. Lies upon lies are being fed to us in the media and uncertainty to keep us trapped in fear and anxiety.

Not just conflicts such as the Ukraine and Russia war, and the war in the Middle East, it's the economic issues, housing crisis, the cost of living, viruses, street crime, espionage, etc. Things are gaining momentum right now and more political upheaval is happening globally. I feel the Philippines is  on the radar here.

A seismic shift is taking place with the public also, so expect violence and tensions rising suddenly. Try to avoid large gatherings and crowds. There is a risk of public random attacks as more violent people seem to pop up out of the woodwork. 

This is the product of astrological cycles, as the planet Pluto is in the sign of Aquarius now up to 2044. Meaning sudden and unexpected events which can be violent. We are seeing people becoming more violent and aggressive at this point in human history as humanity moves closer to a reset  or the crash and burn cycle. These events happen every few thousand years because they are programmed to happen in this reality. Time seems to speed up as we get closer to the the end of this cycle and the beginning of a new cycle. 

It is important that you keep physical cash on hand in September , because there could be an issue with banking transactions or while shopping and possibly into October as well. 

Women are highlighted again in September for health and safety. Do not tank any risks whatsoever please. Situation awareness is a must do  at all times. 

Religious tensions are building up in the West as we speak, so please be very aware of dangers, especially at night time coming home from work or out on a night out, especially women. 

I want to warn parents again about child safety and especially highlight those kids that are involved in violent crime. The public have lost patience with these violent kids, and everyone asks who is to blame. Well firstly the parents are, beginning from early childhood where there are no boundaries set. The price to pay looks like stiff prison sentences as the public are sick of the violence from these kids. Do you really want to see you children spend many years in prison rather than teach right from wrong? You are responsible for programming their mindset from the start and making sure they do not get into bad company. 

The other effect of this is some parents will attack the violent children's parents, thus creating a bigger cycle of violence. This is very much an enslaved mindset, but what do you do when you see your son or daughter is murdered, raped, stabbed or tortured by these out of control kids. These kids know what they are doing and they know the law too. Nor can these kids be reasoned with, they just don't care.  This affects a  generation not an individual, which is the astrological effect of Saturn, it  is slow and deliberate lasting 20 to 30 years.

There is also a very dark metaphysical issue that the public and the authorities are mostly unaware of that drives this evil.  Dark energy (archonic) attachments are happening in many cases driving this violent behaviour and mental health issues. I am not saying it is the case all of the time but it does happen. 

Unless you are prepared to do the proper research then you cannot possibly understand this fact nor how to deal with it. You do have to live with the consequences though. Our reality is a heavy dark reality which suppresses the human soul and our spirituality. Hence even psychic's like myself can only go to a particular level in this world too, due to the fact that we are in a reality of mass and matter which drops our spiritual frequencies and (we) humans, are cut off from pure source.  We can advance to high levels to a degree, but after that it is after bodily death that we can gain all our spiritual powers and a higher understanding depending on how spiritually advanced the individual is. 

Do not expect fairness in legal matters in September, there is a clear bias and especially gender bias being played out here. But it's a case of the pendulum swings one way then the other. So we don't know who is favoured and why. It's definitely politically driven. I do feel a strong misogynistic energy here for September and this also covers the Tate brothers court case. A feeling of hopelessness hangs over September.

Aircrafts will be highlighted this month including drones, so please be careful while traveling. Expect disruptions  to flights, possible crashes, maintenance issues, etc. Military aircraft need to be extremely mindful  for poor maintenance and attacks or possibly shot down, missing etc. 

Financially we we see more problems with the economy and a downturn in employment which will frustrate many people. This is the beginning of a crisis here with high unemployment looming. There will be smaller workforces and more automation coming. People will feel useless and undervalued, but the workers will be under pressure to perform. My simple advice is, if it is at all possible it may be worthwhile studying or learning something to find new employment, with technology, infrastructure, defence technology, Optomorty, Spiritual studies such as astrology, healing modalities.

 Even developing software that supports spiritual or metaphysical things or a website sharing such knowledge knowledge. Share this with the world to bring more spirituality and understanding to the world with truth and wisdom. This is creative energy  that humanity is blessed with. 

I strongly suggest people learn spiritual protection and the use of crystals and essential oils for spiritual protection and psychic self defence. Definitely do not use spells or magic as this is a manipulation of other people's free will, not just that the negative effects eventually return to you three fold. The reason being is this is controlled by dark entities beyond human light spectrum and awareness. Hence the devil card depiction and symbology. Thes dark entities brought this to humanity, but not for human benefits, no it is for the ultimate benefit of these dark entities only. Not to mention it becomes a highly addictive and toxic attraction. 

The planet Saturn is known as the great malefic (restriction) for a reason! Human enslavement and the suppression of spirituality. Heed the warning or pay the price! 

Please stay safe wherever you live in the world, and warm and fuzzy hugs

Alex

NOTE: When I turned the card over I hear the name Esther, so I googled the meaning of the name.

The spiritual meaning centers on hidden light, divine providence, courage,and  selfless inner strength 

Derived from the Persian word for star as in the goddess Ishtar/ Venus. Esther symbolises a beacon of light, hope and celestial guidance in the dark. 

In Hebrew it means concealed or hidden, connected to the root word Satar. Spiritually this represents God's unseen hand working behind the scenes even when it feels like the divine presence is silence. 

UPDATE: Employment, Property developer could fold by the end of the week.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/31/embattled-sydney-property-developer-bathla-warns-it-could-fold-by-the-end-of-the-week

UPDATE: Air travel, Qantas ground crew strike 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/qantas-ground-handling-crews-vote-in-favour-of-industrial-action/107099990

Tarot reading on Mark Parton MLA, Australian Capital Territory

 

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I decided to have a look at  Canberra Liberal Party leader Mark Parton today. As I was also looking at the next elections due in 2028. Currently the Australian Labor Party have been the long term government in the Australian Capital Territory since  October 2001. It will be 25 years of continuous rule for Labor come October 2026. It's time for a change.

So I did a reading on Mark Parton this morning 30 July 2026, and doing a 25 card spread it was quite illuminating. Please bear in mind, this is how the cards stand at this point in time and nothing is ever set in stone. I am not a political person and I know nothing about politics either.

Mark is a Libra (air and cardinal sign ) with a strong Mercury ruling planet which combined means working in partnerships, agreements and communication, the spoken, written, typed word and all forms of communication.  Mark was a well known DJ on Canberra radio prior to entering politics. 

People are his thing as with all Librans, Libra is also a dual sign which can also mean two different career paths and things happening in twos such as two marriages or long term serious relationships.

 Mark is also lucky to be a number 6 birth number. Being born in the very rare year of the Fire Horse on  24 September 1966 means he is powerful, energetic, fast, very independent, with strong leadership abilities and is a go getter with charisma to boot. 

Mark is also on the cusp of Virgo, so this also gives him a good analytical mind. He is very thorough and passionate in whatever he does, this man is a winner.

All that I can tell you from his date of birth alone. Now turning to the cards, the cards show that Mark is meant to be in politics, this is where he will shine. He will overcome any opposition with his strong Mercurial energy and can run rings around his opposition. Mark has a quick intellect  as a classic Libra/Virgo cusp, he is a highly analytical person  and the cards show a strong Pisces/Neptune energy around him at present, he has a powerful message to bring to the ACT and will leave a lasting legacy and heritage to the territory. 

I do see good news around him which is through his sheer hard work and family support his dreams and hopes.  Mark is very much a family man, he dreams big but must listen to his intuition. Like the queen of pentacles, Mark is very insightful and is able to get right to the heart of any matter, he is kind hearted and sensitive, and can spot a lie a mile away. 

Right now Mark is going through deep reflection and seeking answers to many things. Now is the time for him to bring his plans into action, in a very carefully measured way, in order to prevent mistakes. Mark is now on the threshold of the biggest part of his political career. He needs to know exactly what he is getting into and how to deal with this effectively. 

So as we can currently see, Mark is stepping into a higher role in life, so he must be very careful with what he says at all times as politics is a tough game and things can  come back to bite.

Mark is very much in the permanent spotlight and he must not be doubtful or fearful in any way, as self doubt spells defeat. Luckily he is born in the year of the Fire Horse. Librans (Mark,like myself, and sharing the same birthday), are a dual Air sign, so the scales do go out of kilter now and again due to being sensitive. We do bounce back quickly though due to that Mercury energy. My advice to Mark is to listen to sound  advice when it's given as politics is a balancing act, Mark can then use  his natural diplomatic abilities with this sound adivce to his advantage. 

Looking at the cards, I see Mark must tap into the energy of the Emperor card as this makes him a wise and thoughtful leader. I must point out this card is excellent for Mark, as it represents the energy of the first house of the zodiac, it is fire energy, action and dynamic leadership 101, and highly original. How good is that.   

Seize the day Mark and go all the way! Right now Canberra needs practical and down to earth leadership and you do have the skills and  talent to do this. With strong leadership and stamina to see this through. 

This is a new beginning for Mark, the last chapter is closed now, and this is him stepping up to his most important role in life now. So far he has been getting the hang of politics, and now he is moving up to the higher level as Chief Minister in 2028. 

Mark is able to disarm his opposition with charm and grace, he is a natural leader and now is the time to answer your true calling. Mark needs to let go of any possible fears and anxieties  he may have about being able to fulfil this position as they are only illusionary. Mark has the right skill sets and abilities  to lead Canberra into the future. 

On a final note, Mark cares very much about Canberra and the environment, and will make a thoughtful and well respected Chief Minister. Coming into office at the worst possible time with a broken system deeply in debt. This is a very tough job to do and it will require a long slow recovery. Mark has a genuine love for Canberra and  deep concern for the public safety and wellbeing. Keep in mind  the massive debt to turn around is not a pleasant way to start the new leadership role.  We must give Mark and the Liberal party enough time to sort this economic disaster out and get us out of debt. 

You can do this Mark, just have faith in yourself, and do not allow any self doubt to cross your mind. You are the man for the job.

READING ON POPE LEO 14

NOTE: This reading was done just before Pope Leo 14th was elected in May 2025, and sat in my drafts since then. Today something made me read it and I decided to post it. 

 The new pope Leo 14th was born on 14th September 1955 in Chicago Il, USA. Time of birth unknown. He is a Virgo with the birth number 5 which makes me think Leo type energy. Puritanical Virgo would attract him to religion. Virgo and the 6th house is about service to others, work and health and hygiene.

Because there is no time of birth we can only use the planets in houses on the day he was born. But it gives us enough to go on for a basic personality. After that the tarot deck is used. 

The reading starts here.

I looked at the cards yesterday out of curiosity to see what I could pick up about who would be pope. I heard I the name Boniface as I began the reading. I have no idea why I heard this but I heard it twice.

Using the Mystic Dreamer tarot deck. I kept feeling a strong Leo energy from the layouts, this doesn’t mean the man is a Leo, it’s the energy around him and the situation. I did three quick spreads of the cards and made some notes. Then I had a look at the Astrology cards which uses 3 cards only, planet, sign and house. The cards were, Uranus, Leo and the 7th house ( which rules partnerships and relationships) and  is ruled by Libra and the planet Venus. 

Uranus brings about sudden change, it is humanitarian, futuristic, scientific, and the freedom urge. 

Leo is a natural born leader and commands respect, it can be controlling, displaying a dazzling and spectacular show. Leo can be either fun loving or dominating. It is a sign of intelligence, creativity and nobility. 

7th House, partnerships, relationships, exposes the differences to others. 

I often use the Astrology reading cards by Alison Chester Lambert alongside tarot readings and they confirm everything in the layout. 

So what I found was a very intelligent man and an highly academic person. He has been advised to step up to this role due to his technical knowledge, wisdom and he is an expert on theological studies. Very gifted in communication, public speaking and a very strong work ethic, this person ( remember I had no idea who this person was). I saw a man wearing glasses and had brown hair. I felt he was youngish or young at heart and was in a similar mindset as the late pope in regards to how he would carry out his duties. 

Though I do feel he has some left leaning views on some issues as I observe the king on the king of swords is sitting slightly of centre. He is an enthusiastic person and beats others to the job due to his strong personality and he is a tough leader. This guy doesn’t take prisoners either, he is only flexible to a point and wants to run a tight ship. There is difficulty around him which looks like backstabbing as this is a highly competitive position to attain.

This pope will make his mark and seems as if he was born to be a leader or pope. That strong Leo energy that I keep feeling tells me this. This individual has a cool mind and intellect that doesn’t panic under pressure, there is a Neptune / Pisces energy here,  so  not all is what it seems with him. Pisces and Neptune are the rulers of the 12th house of the zodiac which rules religion and spirituality. 

 There is a distinct air of illusion and mystery around him due to the Neptune energy and this man is on a secret mission. Although he seems to offer a message of peace and good will, there is definitely something going on behind the scenes that is not what one would call benevolent or good Christian values. 

The church under his leadership has to be seen as future looking but only to a point, there are still many restrictions to overcome.The new pope is highly reflective and seeks clarity to drive the establishment forward. He presents as a sensitive person which makes him popular though behind this, this man will make agreements with others that go against the Catholic people. As I look at the 6 of wands I feel this new pope when he is seen as a victor, he is actually surrendering to an enemy of the church. The white feather on the horse’s head may be seen as purity and the element of air, but a white feather has other meanings as well as a white flag of surrender. 

The 12 house of the zodiac which is a house of endings rules Christianity and we are in the dying days of Pisces which means Christianity will give way to something new in the Aquarian age of spirituality, ( the great awakening and the rebellious freedom urge).

Interestingly the pope was announced on the 8th of the month, astrologically the number 8 is cyclical as in beginning, ending and rebirth. Astrologically the 8th house is a house of endings too. It covers the law, other people’s money and taxes which actually makes sense after discovering who the new pope is. 

This new pope will be controversial in some way and people will wonder whose side is he on. He is a defensive chap and will set agendas while avoiding accountability. 

This pope can and will go on the attack if upset by others. He is a lone operator at times even though he is supposed to be about unity. Others will lay down their swords in the Vatican at first.

I also feel this new pope will try to understand Islam and reach out to Muslims in the west. This is a complicated situation and the pope will fend off the views of others questioning his decisions. I do feel with this pope’s actions he will put the church at odds with Christians and Muslims alike and things will go wrong. This will lead to conflict and will see agreements torn up. 

He is well advised to not get into situations that can backfire on him and the Catholic Church as he may not be able the back out of the situation. If this happens he will come out fighting, nobody benefits from this and only heartache can come of this. 

People will make their voices heard and unfortunately it will make some people define where they stand in some countries as well as demanding to know who’s side the Vatican and the Christian clergy in England are on. 

Serious damage will be done to western ideology especially in the UK. The pope will eventually swing into action and try to defend against the damage done to no avail, I do feel this is a deliberate act and will result in the rejection of Christianity. 

This pope is tasked with trying to bring unity amongst his fellow Catholics and will have to work hard to attract younger people into the fold. I feel only a small percentage of young people will answer the calling though due to the history of the church. I feel the traditional catholic families will be loyal.

This is not about religion or ideology though it’s dogma.

The new pope has the skills to perform the duties however he is facing a destiny here too that many people would not want. 

UPDATE: Trump and the Pope clash 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/pope-blasts-tyrants-amid-disagreement-with-trump/106573962

A couple of days ago I was reading about the dummy spit between president Trump and the Pope and I had the distinct feeling that Trump would try to kill the Pope. 

When the last pope was elected I was given a vision of a man trying to assassinate the pope. I was actually sitting in traffic at traffic lights and suddenly I saw a high powered rifle with the scope and cross hair aimed directly at the pope. I assumed that it was the last pope that would be killed. There wasn’t any time line or anything, just this vision out of the blue. This current situation suddenly reminded me of the vision and then as I said, I had a strong feeling a few days ago that Donald Trump could have this current pope assassinated. I hope that I am wrong here, and this is a highly political issue with serious consequences. 

SUDDEN VISION OF POPE FRANCIS,  there were 2 attempted assassinations on him. 

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UPDATE: 8/5/26  Marco Rubio visits Pope Leo, interesting news article regarding the Middle East 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-08/marco-rubio-diplomatic-visit-vatican-catholic-church/106655834