January 2018 "Rants & Raves"

No matter where you are located I know most of you saw some snow in the month of January.  Even the areas that never get snow, had some this year.  Although I am not fond of it, it has allowed me to get a lot done behind the scenes of my websites.

Don’t forget that we are welcoming the “Blue moon” tonight.  This may cause a loss of sleep, weird dreams, and just overall scattered energy around a lot of people.

If you are local and have not done so, I have moved Central VA Psychic Development & Paranormal Research to a Facebook group.  You will also find a link to that group on my website.  CVAPI remains in place for paranormal investigations.

Also, I am offering a free text service for specials to which you will also find on the main page of my website.

Your free monthly horoscopes should post later this evening for the month of February.  I am finally working on my newsletter so if you are interested please Subscribe.  In addition, I am only taking 2 more subscribers to the weekly forecast.  Don’t forget, if you are looking for an appointment, I ask that you please check my Live Calendar for availability as it is updated several times a day.

For the next few weeks, I will be taking some time off on Monday evenings for a bible study with the ladies at church.  I will also be planning a trip out of state soon, and hopefully get to meet some of my clients in person.  (More on this soon!)

This month has been busy for me behind the scenes.  January brings in the corporate fillings, annual reports, credit card compliance, etc.  All the yucky stuff I hate dealing with.

A lot of you have noticed the change over on the website.  I am SUPER excited about this!  This has been a slow process that included many upgrades, a lot of tech and development as well as moving the server to the sites out of state.  Many of you have asked, and yes the photos in the background are indeed real.  (Virginia Beach, Virginia.)

The biggest addition is the new phone system that now will bring you Jackie’s Psychics.  These are hand selected by Jackie and located throughout the US, each carrying their own gifts.  (NOT a psychic for hire line!)  January I have bought in Linda in Ohio, and Nikki in New Jersey.  Be sure to check them out and read all about their gifts.  (A couple of more are coming in the month of February.)

Thank you to all of those that have worked with me in the site and line being down from time to time.  As of now, it appears that everything is up and running smoothly.

I am still accommodating a regular working schedule.  However, this gives you additional options to those that I know personally and trust.  As well as this will allow for the growth of my YouTube channel.  Over the next few weeks, I plan to bring those popular workshops that are currently at the local level to YouTube. (Other ideas are formulating as well.)

I find it hard to believe that 2018, has me stepping out into my 12^th year in business.  This I am excited about as changes are taking place.  I LOVE my clients and I LOVE the work I do.  However, staying out at the public level does present some problems for me from time to time.  (More below.)

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Until next time…

A personal note to my Number One Stalker,

You have displayed to me that you have no life as it takes you well over an hour every time; you report all of my videos twice a week as “Inappropriate content” to YouTube.  Every single time you report them, YouTube puts them back in place.

In the same, it takes time from your day to continuously report the link to my website on Facebook as “Suspicious”.

Your complaints of me adding psychics to my website are unrecognized.  As the ONLY LICENSED PSYCHIC IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, my company holds a right to Independently contract whoever they want, as any other company.  Nor am I bothered by what others do.  My company is compliant with the fortuneteller ordinance at both the local and federal levels.

Your numerous attempts to access the company’s bank accounts, have been thwarted and will continue to be.

Your total and complete obsession with me has become disturbing. You need help.  In regards to the exposure as to who you are…Prayer Warriors are on it!

Jackie

September 2016 "Rants & Raves"

September is an amazing month of closing out summer and the beginning of fall.  I think it is funny how we go from the beach and the pool to pumpkin spice everything!  In addition to taking a few days off this month, it was also my daughter’s birthday.  Although I am looking forward to the leaves change, it does sadden me to close the pool as it is the official sign of cold weather to come.

As we enter fall, it is that time of year when we get geared up on our paranormal investigations.  We did complete one in August (the website will be updated soon), and returned to that location this month. 

On this investigation we returned with XL-102’s Alex Mac and a special guest of Kat Simmons from Mix 98.1.  We are currently helping XL-102 put together a video for their website, and will have them join us on another investigation as well.

I am often presented with the question of do I think paranormal activity increases this time of year.  Honestly, I don’t.  I believe that people are more inside this time of year and maybe start noticing things that they had not before.  The same as I don’t find it to be true that activity only occurs at night, when in fact much occurs during the day.  The only reason we investigate at night is due to the sensitivity of the night vision cameras will tend to pick up more.

This has been an extremely busy month for me.  In addition to the beach, we had friends visit from New Jersey, some local friends visit and an investigation.  I’m not sure how, but I have also kept my normal working schedule as well.

The best times to reach me are between the hours of 1pm and 1am, and weekends it will vary.  However, there is a live calendar on my website that will let you know if I am available. 

Upcoming I will be in Williamsburg, Virginia October 16^th & 17^th.  I have 30 minute and one hour sessions open, so email me for details. 

For those that I have talked to or you have messaged me about Reiki, now is a good time to get started!  If you know me well, you know it remains a big part of my life and I enjoy it tremendously.

We have officially cleared Mercury Retrograde and for some of you it packed a powerful punch.  The next Retro is December 20^th to January 9^th.

Unfortunately, in speaking to some of you, it does appear that I will soon be updating my list of “Common Scams”, please take the time to read this so you do NOT become a victim!

Don’t forget, your horoscopes for October will post tomorrow!  Join me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter.

Until next time…

June 2016 "Rants & Raves"

Hello summer!  Can you believe that we have passed the midway mark of the year?  Summer is my favorite season of the year and would love to see this time of year slow down just a little bit so I can enjoy it.  (This whole year is flying by.)  I have really enjoyed Jaselyn in the pool, with her garden and all of her outdoor toys.

The month of June has bought in my celebration of my 10 year anniversary on my website.  It actually launched 10-years ago yesterday as a 3-page website.  It has been wonderful to hear from so many of my clients that I have had for 10 years and some even longer!  I’m also very touched at how many of you that are on my social media that referenced watching my daughter grow up over the years.  (I think 10 years ago MySpace was the big thing.)  She gave me a Bonsai tree, which is something I have wanted; now I need to keep it alive!

I know you all have been wonderful in working with me on the changes to my website.  There will be more changes that will not be completed until later this fall.  Thank you for your patience!

I need to apologize to my local group Central VA PsychicDevelopment & Paranormal Research, as once again, I have run out of month!  I will see what I can schedule in the month of July.

I do have exciting news for the month of June.  My daughter is engaged!  And yes, he has my seal of approval and I am very happy for them! Her ring is GORGEOUS! The house comes first and the wedding will be next summer.  He also has a little girl the same age of Jaselyn and I fully believe they will all make a nice family!

Do not forget that your July horoscopes will post on my website on the 1^st.  The month of July has 5 full weekends in it, so enjoy!

The best time to reach me is between 1pm and 1am.  Join me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter.

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY WEEKEND!

Until next time…

May 2016 "Rants & Raves"

I hope you are enjoying a long weekend for Memorial Day!  Let this also be a reminder that it is more then just about family cookouts!

It does appear that our weather is going to take us straight into summer.  (The first day of summer is Monday June 20^th.)  I have managed to take a couple of afternoons off to work in the yard, and get Jaselyn’s play area set up for her.

I really want to thank everyone for your patience as my websites are still undergoing construction.  In the event you cannot reach me please feel free to email me directly at

Jackie@ms-swami.com.

I will also get a link up to my daughter’s business “Designing Diva”, (She really has something for everyone and for anything you can imagine.)  She is also offering a discount to existing paranormal teams.

I am expanding my monthly subscription on the weekly reports and currently will take 2 to 3 more for this.  They are no longer available via text, but are delivering to your email every Sunday.  (They tend to be a bit long for text messaging.)

I am also in process of updating my email list.  Please be sure to keep your email up to date with me.  There is also a subscription, on the website that is now available for horoscopes, blogs, newsletters, etc.

In the past, I have mentioned posting more to my blog about Reiki, (and eventually I will.)  I have added a video on the Reiki Course for those seeking general knowledge or are interested in learning it.

This has been another month that has blown by quickly.  It is hard to believe that we are getting ready to hit the half way mark for 2016!

For the locals, I did run out of time in scheduling something for Central VA Psychic Development & Paranormal Research, however I am in process of setting up something for the month of June.

If you are trying to reach me, I remind you to check my live calendar for my availability.  Although, it is new to me also, I am trying to update it throughout the day.

Don't forget your horoscopes for the month of June will post soon!

I am celebrating TEN YEARS on my website this summer, and I thank each and every one of you for that!

Join me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter.

HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE MEMORIAL DAY!

Until next time…

March 2016 "Rants & Raves"

Hello spring!  It won’t be long now before we start complaining about the heat.  This is one of my favorite times in the year where everything comes into bloom.  I now have everything we need for Jaselyn’s garden and will need to make some time on a pretty day, to get it underway.  This was one of her favorite projects last year.

March has been a busy month for me. I have many new endeavors going on behind the scenes and they are still underway.  I thank you all for your patience in some of the changes on my websites.  I am listening to you and I now realize that some of the things are confusing to you.  This will be addressed in the month of April.

In the month of April, all of my websites are going to undergo a major overhaul.  (For the better!)  With this there is a slight possibility that the website may go down completely as it is under construction.  In the event that this does happen, you may still reach my by email at Jackie@ms-swami.com.

For those of you trying to reach me or looking for an appointment.  Please note that there is a live calendar of my availability that is updated several times a day.

I am still hearing from those that have fallen victim to common scams or are questioning what someone has presented to them.  I will designate an area on my website specifically for this topic.

I am also going to clarify Reiki for you on the website as well.  (I am constantly getting questions on this.)  I am finding that a lot of massage places are now offering Reiki, and I think it is wonderful.  However, Reiki has NOTHING to do with massage!  Reiki does NOT have to be hands on.  If it is hands on, it is the placement of the hands on your chakras (energy fields), not massage.  Part of becoming a Reiki Master is to know how to do this with no hands, or hands off, and learning to do this distantly.

I believe the confusion is that over the years it has also been known as the “Healing Touch.”  When in fact, it does not require hands on.  The “Healing” part is because it is sent into the body for the greater good, healing what is amiss.  In short, it is an “Energy Healing” and nothing more.  Anyway, more on this subject later.

Another subject that I am often asked about is my belief on the “Laws of attraction.”  And yes, I do believe in it!  (“Where thoughts go, energy flows!”)  I am a firm believer that when you keep your thoughts positive, you draw positive things to you and vice versa.  (Meaning if you are negative you can draw that to you as well.)  I know some of you are into making “Manifestation boards” and I support those too!  (These are actual visual boards of the things that you would like to come into your life.)  I believe it is NEVER a bad time to focus on your dreams or your goals!

This year I am resuming my monthly meetings with Central VAPsychic Development & Paranormal Research.  Our first meeting was this month.  It was great to see some new faces!  It is a great opportunity to get together with some like-minded people on varying topics.  Our next get together is a day at the park on Sunday April 24^th at Maymont Park for a tour of the Dooley Mansion.  I am hoping the weather will be wonderful enough for us to enjoy the gardens and petting zoo after the tour.  The month of May there will be a meeting on paranormal equipment.  So if you are local, please feel free to join us!

For those of you that have read or currently reading mybook, I thank you!  You have no idea how much I have enjoyed your input!  This helps me tremendously with the sequel.  I love, love, love hearing your feedback on the characters!

Don’t forget that your free monthly horoscopes will post on Friday of this week.  Upcoming in April, I will have some random YouTube clips go up.

Please join me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter.  (For those of you using Twitter….get the  PERISCOPE the app!  You will see A LOT of me there in the month of April.)

Until next time…

February 2016 "Rants & Raves"

Amazing how I have been meaning to write my blog for the last few days and just finding time to get to it.  Although we gained an extra day this year in February, it does appear that the month has flown by!

I hope you all had a great Valentine’s day and are now getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day.

I apologize to those that subscribe to my blog and the monthly horoscopes.  I generally email these out, however I simply ran out of time.

For those that have purchased my book, THANK YOU!  I am REALLY enjoying hearing your feedback.  (That certainly does help me with the sequel!) 

Also a big THANK YOU, in working with me on the transitions to my website this month.  This is the first month that I have weeded out the 800# for psychic readings.  This process is going well!  Please remember that paypal will remain an option for you and is backed by MasterCard.

For those that are using the Call Now option, there is a live calendar on that page.  It updates several times a day.  If you need a specific time, please let me know.  It will also give you an idea of when I am available and when I am not.

We are officially on the countdown until spring!  However, if you are in the Virginia area, do not be surprised to see snow on and off throughout the month.  Hang in there it is almost over!

This coming Saturday March 5^th, we have a meeting for new members of like minded people for Central Virginia Psychic Development& Paranormal Research in Chester, VA at 2pm.  If you are available please feel free to join us as it is open to the public.

I did want to mention that I am hearing a lot about psychic scams circulating from my clients.  Please do not fall victim to spells, curse removals, aura cleansings etc.  Feel free to email me any time if you care to discuss this further at Jackie@ms-swami.com

In March you can expect a solar eclipse on March 8^th, the Super Moon will follow this.  Though we have some upcoming Super Moons, this one will be the strongest.  The best word to describe it would be “Intense”.

Don’t forget, your free monthly horoscopes will publish tonight on my website.

Join me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter.

Until next time…

January 2015 "Rants & Raves"

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday and a good start to the New Year!

It seems that today, all of my clients up North are bracing for the blizzard of 2015.  We are looking for a dusting to 2 inches here.  (However, February looks sketchy for this area.)  I believe most of us enjoy the snow even as we get older.  (Provided we don’t loose power!)  It does make for some nasty driving conditions so please be careful.

My New Year has gotten off to a good start.  I did take the month of January off from paranormal investigations to work on some writing.  I will have to say that I have enjoyed every single minute of it! 

In other news, Little Miss Jaselyn is walking!  I am honestly surprised to say, that I really think this is much easier than having her as a crawler.  Her vocabulary is coming along nicely and she is spitting out new words each week.

As most of you know, we are currently under Mercury Retrograde until February 11^th.  This is the time of the “Unexpected” and can cause anxiety in most, as well as “Technical” problems.  (You may notice that those around you are a little more sensitive or just plain moody.)  This is Retrograde #1 of 3 for 2015.  Each one is hitting hard in the financial sector this year.  This could be from “Good to bad”, meaning it could mean unexpected money coming in, or unexpected expenses of money going out.  (Hoping for the best for everyone!)

My Meetup group Central Virginia Psychic Development &Paranormal Research will have an event each month this year, as it has been way too long.  Next Saturday, January 31^st, we will have a “Meet & Greet” for new members.  In addition, we have another local paranormal team joining us as they are taking applications for investigators.  This is open to the public, so if you’re local I hope you will join us.

The next “Tarot Card Workshop” will be on February 21^st.  I also anticipate that we will return for a tour of Hollywood Cemetery in the month of March.  My paranormal team, CVAPI will also resume private investigations in the month of February.

March 31^st, if you are a history buff, keep your calendars open.  As I will promote a public event for one of my clients.

On that note, I also wanted to state that CVAPI does not specialize in negative haunts as television has put us out there as.  (They were just a couple of cases that fit their shows.)  We are more geared towards “Casper the Friendly Ghost!”

With the turn of the New Year, I have many, many of you looking for me to setup locally for readings.  I am working on putting something together in the month of February, so stay tuned!

I had posted a recent blog of a “Fraud Alert” as well as listing my actual websites.  To my clients , THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU so much for looking out for me!  A couple of times a year a psychic service will run my information as if I work for them when in fact I have never heard of them.  Due to you directly reporting this to me or asking me about it is how I SHUT IT DOWN.  Moving forward in 2015, I will not hesitate to blast them publicly for this!

2015 is a very high-energy year.  It has more of a “Natural flow” to it, than what we have seen in the past few years.  So RELAX & ENJOY!  (A big thank you to all of my clients for making 2014 another successful year and I am looking forward to what 2015 brings to all of us.)

Now to answer a few questions:

Why do I only post specials to Twitter instead of Facebook?

It’s simple, I have a larger audience on Twitter.   The Facebook “Like” page will dictate who will actually see my post on their NewsFeed unless I pay to promote the post.  If I post that special at random hours on Twitter, more people will see it.

Will you have a spot for local readings this year?

I am working on it!  A couple of past locations will be used again this year as well.

What if I have a story for you for that I think you can run in Examiner?

Email me directly at Jackie@ms-swami.com

Do you have anything lined up for the public to go with you ghost hunting this year?

I am currently working on two locations.  It appears the first will be in the spring.

Does your email go through an Admin?

NO!  Your emails are confidential and go directly to me.  Although I don’t always respond because I get backed up from time to time, I appreciate your updates and read them all!

Are you shutting down CVAPI?

Absolutely not!  I have become friends with another local paranormal team and do not mind trying to help them expand.  We do hope to do a couple of joint investigations this year.

When is the best time to contact you for a reading?

1pm to 1am Eastern.  (Varying different times on the weekends.)

Join me on Facebook and Twitter!  Stay safe and stay warm!  Spring is around the corner!

Until next time…

January 2014 "Rants & Raves"

Happy New Year to you all!  I am soooo glad the holidays are over!  I have spoke to a few of you that are kicking off the New Year with some New Year’s Resolutions and I think that is great!  Just keep them realistic so you don’t set yourself up for failure.

Remember that 2014 is all about “Change”.  If you continue to do the same thing you will get the same results.  It only takes a few small changes in your daily routine believe it or not, to change up everything.  Change your route to work, location of your grocery store, a different banking branch or a different route home.  You will be surprised what this can result in.  I know a few of you are beginning Reiki, Yoga, Meditation and workouts, that is wonderful, now stick with it!

This first of the year for me, has started with everything mechanical breaking down.  (Except the computers, I went through that back in August.)  Could it be because we have two Super Moons in this month of January?  I think I will choose to look at it as “Clearing out the old”.  I have also started the year with adding to my workout routine thanks to a friend of mine.  This has REALLY been a challenge for me.  I dropped two sizes at the end of last year, and that has given me the incentive to “Step it up”.  No special secrets, just eating right, working out and LOTS of water.

A couple of days ago, I was asked a question on Twitter of what professional psychic that I would recommend.  Though I have met several of the popular ones, I have not personally had a reading with them, so I really don’t know.  It is true that we have a hard time reading for ourselves and often trade readings.  Unfortunately, the two that I would recommend have married and are no longer offering readings.  I have a hard time recommending anyone that has not read for me personally.  Although I do encourage that you seek more than one source.

The best time to catch me for a psychic reading is in the afternoon, and late evenings until the wee hours of the morning.  This is because I deal with so many varying time zones.  If you are local and seeking a reading in person, I do offer them from time to time in the Chester area.  Upcoming in February, I will also offer them at the Aqua Lounge located on Main Street in downtown Richmond. (Check my “Events” calendar on my website.)

The Tarot Card Workshop Part II, is schedule for Saturday Feb. 1^st at 4PM in the conference room at the Econo Lodge in Chester, VA.  If you are interested in Part I, this will be offered online in Google Hangouts soon, so stay tuned.  You don’t have to be local for this.

For those that have asked me about Jaselyn, she is doing great and a real doll!  She will turn 2 months old this week.  The time is flying by!  Her mom has also returned to work.

A few of you emailed me in reference to a comment I made on my last blog about not giving a psychic your birthday.  I don’t believe in it!  I have yet to figure out “Why” they would need your birthday.  This will allow them to tune into your zodiac sign, to which they are bound to hit home with one of your traits.  This, along with several of my clients, have prompted me to do the video on Psychic Scams.  I have done a piece on this before, but I continue to hear from those that are out of thousands of dollars.

If you are on the social networks, be sure to look for me on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.  Your free monthly horoscope will go up Feb. 1^st.

Until next time…

December 2013 "Rants & Raves"

I am sure that most of you are running around getting geared up for the holidays. (For those that are traveling, be safe!)  This year I have opted out of the whole Christmas decorating scene.  With a new baby around there is not a lot of room, besides next year will be more of the time that she will be into the Christmas tree (literally) and into lights.  And yes, I am one of those last minute shoppers, so in other words my shopping will probably begin this week.  This year I have much to be grateful for and looking forward to the holidays!

A Sagittarius, yes, my birthday was on the 12^th, and I thank you all for the birthday wishes.  (Remember do not EVER give a psychic your birthday during a reading, because they can tap into your zodiac sign!)  This time of year brings many personable emails from pictures of your Christmas trees, family pets to family recipes.  Just to let you know I read every single one of them and enjoy them all!

The crazy Virginia weather has already bought us some ice, leaving us without power for a few hours.  I imagine that we can expect more of this in the month of January.  Around the same time, I did manage to get out my December Newsletter.  If you wish to be on the mailing list, please email me directly to Jackie@ms-swami.com.  I try to get these out each quarter as I believe monthly is excessive.  (And I personally HATE spam!)  Also, if you are not receiving them, and have not opted out, it is because I do not have your current email address!  Please contact me with your new email so I can get you back on the list.

For my Reiki practitioners, if you have not had the opportunity to work on an infant, I highly recommend it.  At 3 weeks old, Jaselyn had her first adjustment and what an amazing experience.  I have never seen charkas so out of alignment before, and I must say that she enjoyed it. 

I have received a couple of emails asking if the ReikiCourse can be purchased as a gift.  The answer to that is yes, as well as gift certificates for psychic readings.  This option is available year around by emailing me directly on my website.  The 12-month forecast is most popular this time of the year.  I would like to remind everyone that these are extensive reports that take me awhile to generate, so please allow 24-48 hours for delivery.

New in December, I have re-established my YouTube channel that was originally set up for me in 2010.  What you can expect is some Vlogs (Video Blogs, some of my psychic babbles, reiki, the paranormal, and a glimpse into my personal life.)  These videos will NOT replace my blog.  (More or less, in addition to.)  So please take the time to stop by and subscribe, as it will send you email notifications when a video is added.  I plan to upload a piece on 2014 astronomy in the next few days.  Also, in the next few days you can look for my blog on “Upcoming in 2014”, for some of next years predictions.

In January, you can look for “The Tarot Card Workshops” to return.  Part II, will be at the local level, so feel free to join us at Central Virginia Psychic Development &Paranormal Research.  For those that missed Part I, Part I will be offered in January online.  (Details coming soon!)

In 2014, I do plan to keep the “Free email follow up” for paid readings for as long as possible, for those that have paid for readings.  This gives a great opportunity for those that may have forgotten to ask a question during your reading.  Your free monthly horoscopes will remain for 2014.  January’s will include a glimpse of your year ahead.

As always, if you encounter any problems on my website, please do not hesitate to email me.  A lot of times, these problems are discovered by you.

I do have plans with family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  I will be available for psychic readings, but the availability will be sporadic.  I will post the availability on my Twitter feed and Facebook.

What are you New Year’s Resolutions???  Remember the best form of therapy is “Self Improvement” in any form!  From August to the last 2 weeks of December, I have hit my fitness goal.  Therefore I plan to step this up a notch in January!

Upcoming….2014 Predictions

Merry Christmas!

November 2013 "Rants & Raves"

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!  It is amazing how things can change in the small course of 12 months.  Last year for Thanksgiving, I found myself having a complete meltdown when realizing it would be my last Thanksgiving with my mother.  This year I find myself celebrating with my new Granddaughter!

Meet "Jaselyn Cassidy"  born Friday November 22nd at 1:30PM, 6 lbs 2 oz and 19.5 inches long.  Both her and her mother came home this past Monday and both are doing well.  She made it on the first day of Sagittarius, and is a blonde.  (My Mother's side of the family.) Skin tone?  We will have to wait and see.  My Mother's side are all dark complected from a long blood line of Cherokee and Italians.  My daughter however is fair complected and a dirty blonde.  (Though her color changes constantly due to cosmetology.)
Overall she is a really good baby and I could not be happier for both of them!

Prior to Jaselyn's birth, November has been a really busy month for me.  I was delighted to have the Virginia Historical Society contact me to participate in their new documentary "Virginia Voices".  This is currently still in the works and will be released later in 2014.  My daughter and I are currently working on another filming project that we will be able to release more at a later date.

Vlogs?  Video Blogs.... I have been approached by a few as to if this is something I will do.  To be honest, I am considering it.  Possibly the first of the year?  I do have a new computer system with a webcam so it is possible.  By the way, I am new to Windows 8, so if you have any tips or advice to lend, I am certainly open to it as I am a little dumbfounded by this operating system.

November for me has been a month of "Reconnecting".  By that I mean that I have seen family and friends that I have not seen in years!  It has been wonderful!

My new ad campaign launched in the month of November (a little delayed) and is doing well.  (Groupon user's look for me there!) Due to the filming projects and my daughter's pregnancy, my availability has been a little "off" to say the least.  Currently I am back on track and available tonight and through the weekend.  The best time for psychic readings remains 1PM to 1AM Eastern.  For random holiday specials, be sure to follow me on Twitter.  I will be running a normal schedule for the month of December for the exception of a quick day trip to North Carolina that I am most excited about!

Upcoming in December I hope to work in a "Meet & Greet" for Central Virginia Psychic Development & Paranormal Research.  Hopefully I will be able to due this without short notice.  This will be for like-minded people to come together and share what we would like to do in 2014.  I have many inquiries to the Part II, of the Tarot Card Workshop, and as of now, that will take place in late January.

At some point in December I plan to start revamping our website for CVAPI. (Central Virginia Paranormal Investigations).  I am currently seeking a volunteer that is fluent with YouTube in helping me get some of our older case files online.  If you are interested, please email me at Jackie@cvapi.com.

A lot of my month of December is preparing my final accounting for the year, so I will be spending a lot of time in my office.

Be sure to join me on Facebook as I post there often!  I am going to wrap this up with the number #12, handed down from my daughter from a facebook game, of 12 random facts that you may not know about me:

1.  I was a vegetarian for 7 years.
2.  I married in my senior year of high school.  (Married at 18, my daughter at 19, divorced at 20, and built        our home at 21).
3.  "Sasha" is my third husky and 13 1/2 years old.  I also have a soft spot for cats.  (We have two, one
     inside and one outside.)
4.  I rarely drink alcohol and when I do, the "Psychic senses" are more than wide open!
5.  I keep my social circle small because I HATE needless drama.
6.  Though I am a ghost hunter, I do not like closed in places (car window always cracked) and am scared
     of heights and reptiles.  (Yes, I hate frogs and blue tailed lizards may as well be the size of dragons!)
7.  I love to just pick up and "Go".  I am not much of a planner.  (A Sagittarius trait.)
8.  I am really into aromatherapy.   Lavender is my favorite scent and I grow my own.
9.  I LOVE to read and rarely take the time to do so.  I also had trouble learning to read as a child.
10.  I am really not that fond of chocolate and never have been.  (For the exception of chocolate pie!)
11.  I have ALWAYS thought that clowns are just creepy.
12.  I am 100% happy just being me!  :)

If you are traveling for the holidays, please be safe!

You can reach me directly at Jackie@ms-swami.com.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Ghost Hunting 101 this Sunday, October 27th

http://www.examiner.com/article/ghost-hunting-101-this-sunday-october-27th

Tarot card workshop this Saturday, September 21st

http://www.examiner.com/article/tarot-card-workshop-this-saturday-september-21st

June and July 2013 "Rants & Raves"

Well once again I have let the entire month of June slip by me.  I need to get into the habit of when I remind myself to update the blog, to actually stop what I am doing and do so!  June seems like it went by really quick.  Although spring and summer are my favorite months, they tend to go by very quickly. Central Virginia Paranormal Investigations  (CVAPI) wrapped up another interesting case at the beginning of June.  Currently we are trying to get that website updated.
The last few weeks I have enjoyed hearing your stories about Reiki.  Those that have found what it really works well as well as the students that I currently have, and their stories about working on family and friends. ( I am currently due for a session on myself as we speak!)
From June 26th on up until July 20th, we fall under Mercury Retrograde.  What does this mean to you?  It is not the time to sign contracts or begin anything new.  This is a time frame were most will experience a high level of anxiety.  It is also the time frame to which you can expect the unexpected.  This particular retrograde has seemed to hit the "Family" zone pretty hard.  There are a lot of you that appear to be struggling with some type of family issue at this time.  Avoid the negativity as much as possible!  If you are the one feeling negative, then its time to fall down and regroup.  Though Retrograde ends on July 20th, it is common for the after effects to linger around for a couple of days.

Now, for a picture of July's exciting news:

"Meet Jaselyn Cassidy"

I usually hate ultrasound pictures but this one came out really clear.  "Jaselyn Cassidy" is a baby girl, and my grand-baby!  She will arrive in November.  She was very active during her ultrasound and likes to play with her hands.  Maybe a musician or a gymnast? 

My daughter and I are hoping to take a little time off to visit some family at the Georgia/Tennessee line while she can still travel soon.

Now onto some of the Q & A's:
How many readings do you do in a day?
Honestly it depends a lot on my availability.  Like any business some days are busier than others.  I also keep odd hours for my clients in the UK.
How do I get an email reading?
For any type of psychic reading visit my website.  Under the section of psychic readings you will find several options.  Some prefer to call now, others by appointment.  Email readings are always a popular option for privacy regarding spouses or while at work.  They are generally answered within 24 hours.
Will you ever be in my area?
It depends on your location.  Send me an email to Jackie@ms-swami.com
How do I become a member of your paranormal team?
Members and those selected for investigations come from our local Meetup group.  For those interested in ghost hunting in general, stay in touch with me as Ghost Hunting 101 is coming up!
Do you ever get burnt out on readings?
Like anything I guess sometimes I do.  I can only read but for so many before I have to take a break or a little time off.
Can I use one of your past articles?
I have no problem with this as long as you ask me first.  Currently I still publish at Examiner and a couple of other sites.  I own copyright on most of them, but some I have sold the copyright, so just ask so I can verify where it has been published!

My summer newsletter will go out soon!  If you wish to be added to the mailing list send me an email to Jackie@ms-swami.com.  Until next time...

December "Rants & Raves"

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?  I am most certain that this caught your attention.  My December newsletter went out this month and it was signed, “Merry Christmas, Jackie”.  Apparently, I have offended some in doing so.  With that said, I think I will make December’s blog a little about my beliefs.

First of all, I come from a Baptist family.  My Grandmother who was a Sunday school teacher and led the missionary meetings for our church and she raised me.  My Grandfather passed when I was 12 years old and was a Deacon at our church for 17 years.  Growing up, going to church for me was not an option, you just did.

So what do I believe in?  Christianity.  I believe in God and Angels.  I believe in the bible and that everything in it did happen.  But I also believe that in “Freedom of religion”, we dissected the Bible into our own beliefs and adopted unified religion such as Baptist, Catholics, etc.  Bottom line, I believe in it all.

With that said, I also have friends that are Pagans and Wiccans.   You may be surprised to learn that we carry many similarities and it does not mean they are bad people.  They respect my beliefs the way I respect theirs. 

In doing a medium reading I can indeed see the other side.  I can also read Tarot cards fluently.  Does this make me a bad person because I am able to do something that others can’t?  I don’t believe so.  I do fully believe that it is a gift and for some unknown reason, I see things that others do not.  Many have asked if I ever had a near death experience, and the answer is yes. I had a full cardiac arrest in 1991.  I can say that things did not begin then, but did become much stronger after the fact.

Through working with the paranormal, I have also learned that evil exists as well.  I think they go hand in hand.  How can you believe in good and not evil, or vice versa?  I have also found with each of those cases that they have done something to draw it in to them.

Now to answer another question.  Do I ever regret working as a full time psychic?  That answer is simple, not at all.  I just wish I would have embraced it and done it sooner than I did.  I find a career in assisting people in need very fulfilling.

So back to the original question….Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?  I would have to say MERRY CHRISTMAS, because that is what I choose to celebrate. 

Now, moving on to December, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.  My daughter and I certainly did, and we had a wonderful Christmas with my mother.  I also was able to reconnect with a cousin that we have not seen in some time.  In addition to sneaking a little time off.

I still have the Reiki Course on sale for $99 and have had a good response.  I am currently trying to make some decisions on this.  I am toying with the idea of keeping the rate reduced as long as I don’t become overwhelmed with students.  The other idea I am toying with is establishing a forum or facebook group or something for those students or for those with just a common interest.  Of course that will be announced when I figure it all out!  Do I use Reiki on myself?  ALL THE TIME!

I am getting many, many emails asking about a New Years reading.  The email reading is up and available at www.ms-swami.com.  I will set up something for a New Years Special beginning New Year’s Eve running through the first week of January!  Details coming soon!

I will also be cranking out another book in 2013, and will have that underway in the next few upcoming weeks.  For the locals, Central Virginia Psychic Development &Paranormal Research, we did not get to do a lot in 2012.  Most of this was due to the uncertainty of my mother’s health.  Though I do not intend to let the group go, I will call on others in 2013 to assist me in organizing events.

I can say that I have rather enjoyed committing to updating my blog at least once a month and plan to keep up with that commitment in 2013! 

I thank you all for another amazing year, your feedback, your input and everything that you share with me.  May you all have a safe and Happy New Year!!!!

Central VA Psychic Development & Paranormal Research

Psychic Readings By Jackie
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