August 2013 "Rants & Raves"

August has been an incredibly busy month for me, and like the other months it appears to be going by way too fast.  The first part of the month my daughter and I returned from Georgia from vacation and visiting family and friends.  It is hard to believe that this was our last “Mother-Daughter” vacation before her baby arrives.  Today is the beginning of her third trimester so it won’t be long now!  I spent this past weekend painting their bedroom, and will soon be organizing her baby shower.

Also on the personal note, I have abruptly ended a relationship that should have ended months ago, so “Single again”.  I have chalked it up to a life lesson and honestly feel that a weight has been lifted from my shoulders and I am looking forward to new possibilities.

I did manage to add a new feature to my website this month, and that is it now shows my Twitter feed.  I am hoping to use this to update clients on my availability.  Though I have had a Twitter account for a while, I don’t use it often, so bare with my while I get into the swing of things.

I had the pleasure of meeting a client from Michigan this month and her friends here in Richmond.  I don’t get to do group readings too often and I enjoyed this one tremendously!  If you’re in the Richmond, Tri-Cities area, email me for more information on group readings.

August also finds me setting up for the next “Tarot Card Workshop”  that will be upcoming in September and “Ghost Hunting 101” in October.  I plan to release the dates on both in the next week or so.  As of now it appears that CVAPI will be hosting an event in North Carolina in October, more information on this soon!

Mid August kicked off a 12-week fitness challenge for me with today being the start of week number 3.  No gym and no supplements, and honestly it has definitely been a challenge!  The good news is that I am more than pleased with the first two weeks results and am pushing forward with this adventure.  And YES, I do use Reiki for this as well! (Something to ease the body aches.)\

This month’s photo is of “Tiki”.  She is the latest addition to my family.  She appeared as a wild cat that would sleep on our Tiki Tavern on the patio.  (Hence the name Tiki).  She has been here since June and just last week, has finally allowed us to pet her.  I find it funny that she also matches our other two animals in the house.  (As well as being demanding as them at dinnertime!)  She fits right in.

The last 6 weeks I have found that I need to slow down and listen to my own advice.  It appears lately that I have gotten out of the habit of this.  Though I don’t read very well for myself, I seem to have ignored some things that were upcoming that I knew about.  No more of this!  I have spent the last few days on grounding myself and restoring a much-needed balance.   I could not feel better! 

Though spring and summer have always been my favorite months, I find myself looking forward to fall this year.  I am looking forward to the leaves changing, some cooler temperatures, Halloween, and of course the arrival of “Baby J”.

Visit my website for psychic readings and more.  Until next time...

Spring and summer...

"Transitions and Challenges", now let me explain:


This year, spring brings about "Transitions".  Changes in all areas, unfortunately, sometimes unexpected.  This is the time that we must remember the cliche' of "Change is good".  Changes occur when needed.  Although we may not LIKE change, or feel that there was no need for change, they DO happen for a reason.

How should you react when these changes occur?  Embrace them.  Good or bad.  They are occurring to allow for something new to come in.  Wanted or not, you should not try to stop them!

Where the spring months are all about bringing in "Transitions", this is leading up to what is in store for the summer months.  Now, PLEASE do not view this as negative when I say the summer months will present us with "Challenges".  Though that word itself may be a little unsettling  it is not always as bad as your fears.

These challenges are actually deemed as positive!  For example, they are changes that you thought you would not be able to make happen, but they do happen.  Challenging?  Meaning well deserved or you worked hard for those results!

To those that are a little sensitive, you may be able to sense that "Change" is in the air.  Part of this feeling you can credit to the crazy moon phases that we have seen so far.  We are now out of one of the roughest Mercury Retrogrades that I have seen in a long time.  THURSDAY APRIL 25th, we will all embrace what is known as the "PINK MOON".  (Unfortunately you will not see this from the United States.)  This simply means that the moon turns full under a lunar eclipse.  This will actually send out a strong wave of positive energy!

April 2013 "Rants & Raves"

     Yes, it does appear that I missed posting the "Rants & Raves" in the month of March!  If you follow my blog, you will notice that I quit smoking on March 1st.  YAY ME!  For those that smoke, I hope you will take the time to read that blog, because it REALLY was not as bad as I thought it would be.  I also had friends come in from New Jersey for a visit.
     As I am lining up the month of April, it looks like my schedule for psychic readings is now back on track.  I hope to schedule some time to get some updates up on my website soon.  One thing that you will notice is that the link to the Body Wraps has disappeared.  You can still find this product here.  With revamping my schedule, I have decided to let this go as a distributor, though I still use their products.  Since I have quit smoking I have started a new workout routine, so in a few weeks I will update you and let you know how that is going.  (YES, I have quit smoking and loosing weight at the same time!)
     In other news, I am super excited to announce that my daughter is expecting and due in November!  I think at this point I will have to set up something for those that are guessing if it will be a boy or girl!  (My weakness in psychic abilities is determining the sex of an unborn child!)
    In April I am also excited to work with a local college student in her studies of psychic abilities and the paranormal.  It appears that we will be spending some time together getting that college paper ready!
    Monday night April 29th, I am live on the radio at KTKK AM630 Salt Lake City Utah for the Fringe Show.  The call in number to the show is 801-254-5855, and I will get more information up on this as the time draws near.
    I hope to get my spring newsletter out in the next week or so.  If you wish to join the mailing list, please 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!!!!

November "Rants & Raves"

First of all YES I am aware that it is now December.  It appears that I ran out of month trying to get my blog up for November!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I certainly did.  I cooked this year and can say that I actually enjoyed it!  I find it hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner.

My December newsletter should be going out sometime today, if you would like to get on the mailing list please send me an email to Jackie@ms-swami.com.  I try to only send one out once a quarter.  I say this because I personally hate getting blown up with needless emails, and certainly hope my newsletter is not viewed that way!

I also have a couple of local events coming up in the month of December.  With my paranormal team CVAPI, and author Pamela K. Kinney there will be a book signing and hands on paranormal investigation at “The River Road House” featured in her latest book Haunted Richmond II.  This will be held on December 8^th, for more information please visit www.cvapi.com.

My next event is Monday December 10^th at Brass Monkey in Chester Virginia.  This is a “Body wrap” party open to everyone.  Also, you will meet our leader, Wendy Gano, Presidential Diamond, and she can tell you how she did it in a year.

In other exciting news, I was asked to publish my 2013 predictions for a publication that I am very excited about and will announce this as it becomes available!

My schedule for psychic readings will remain the same in the month of December as I am looking forward to sticking close to home with my family for the holidays.  What else occurs in December?  My birthday!  Hats off to all you Sagittarius out there!

Now to answer some questions….  These questions are coming from “Caroline in South Carolina”, a long time client of mine.

Do psychic abilities run strong in your family?  Somewhat.  You hear many stories of how they skip a generation etc.  However, my daughter is a very gifted medium.  My mother carries a few abilities and can track it back to her great grandmother.  Overall, I think its hard to say, because they are rarely discussed.  I can say everything I have found has come from my Mother’s side of the family.

Is Sasha your only pet?  No, she is my Siberian Husky.  She is 12 years old and with me ALL the time.  (She is like the “Busch Bean Dog”, she hears all of your readings so be glad she can’t talk!)  I also have “Roxy” our cat, she is a Maine Coon and spoilt rotten as well.

Do you ever leave your area or go out of state for psychic readings?  Not very often, but I have before.  I expect you will see a lot more of this upcoming in 2013!!!

Do you spend a lot of time doing psychic readings for your family and friends?  Probably not as often as you would think.  My family and friends were the ones that pushed me to do this full time, and I am grateful that they did.  When the need arises, or in a crisis, they know I am there.  I guess being friends with a psychic can have its advantages!

What is your favorite way to spend your spare time?  Spare time, what is that? Lol.  I guess it depends on the seasons.  My favorite time of the year is spring and summer so those spare moments are generally spent on an activity outside.  I enjoy anything from cook outs with friends to hanging out in the park.  In the fall and winter months, the best way for me to spend my spare time is with a good book.  I love to read!  The problem is finding the time to do so.

That’s all for now guys and gals!  Until next time…