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!

Jackie's horoscopes for December 2013

http://www.examiner.com/article/jackie-s-horoscopes-for-december-2013?cid=db_articles

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!

WRIC Channel 8, Richmond Virginia

http://www.wric.com/story/23843795/richmonds-haunted-attractions-byrd-theatre-and-wrexham-hall

Jackie's horoscopes for November 2013

http://www.examiner.com/article/jackie-s-horoscopes-for-november-2013

Ghost Hunting 101 this Sunday, October 27th

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

October 2013 "Rants & Raves"

So October is here, and we are under the full moon.  Funny, fall is not my favorite season, but so far I have really enjoyed it.  I have actually enjoyed watching the leaves change and the cool evenings. Besides, this is the month of Halloween, my absolute FAVORITE!

 

Now for the bad news…. This is just the beginning of Mercury Retrograde.  (October 21^st to November 10^th).  What can I say about this one?  It is going to be a doozie!  Upcoming projects can prove to be difficult.  Mechanically it will affect things.  But the biggest problem that I can see is the “Emotional Plain”  ahead.  This time frame is REALLY going to bring the emotions out in almost everyone, both good and bad.  This is one of those cases that the only way out is to just get through it.  However, if you are aware of it, it may make things a “Little” easier.

It seems I have been in a complete whirlwind this entire month.  It has been one project after another, including my daughter’s baby shower last weekend.  (That was totally awesome by the way!)  We have just found out that baby Jaselyn is small and breech.  Though she is not due until November 18^th, another ultrasound will take place on Halloween.  (Let me know what you think on a due date, I have said all along its November 5^th.).

 

My paranormal team CVAPI, also spent some time filming with our local news station WRIC Channel 8.  (A big thanks to the Byrd Theatre and Wrexham Hall!)  They will begin plugging the story the day before Halloween and it will air in 2 or 3 parts the day, night and evening of Halloween.  I had a really great time working with them.  For those of you out of the area, part of the story will go up on their website and I will post the links.

 

October is not over yet!  Next Sunday, October 27^th at 3PM, you can look for Ghost Hunting 101, here locally in Chester.  (All of the information will be posted tomorrow on CVAPI’s website.)  This is always a big hit, and fills up REALLY quick!  If your local don't forget to join

us at Central Virginia Psychic Development & Paranormal Research. 

What else is coming up?  I have two meetings this coming week for new projects.  Both have to due with the psychic realm and the paranormal field.  I hope to be able to provide updates on this soon.

I’m also in discussions about my next big trip.  It looks like this will occur in the first quarter of the year.  NEW ORLEANS!  I’m so flipping excited about this I can’t stand it!  This has been on my list of places to visit for years!

Part of my month has also consisted of hiring a new CPA (as mine of many years retired).  And, setting up a new computer system.  Yes, after many years of being in business I am amazed at how things have expanded.  Though I started working part time as a psychic to the public in 2001, my website launched as a three page site in 2006.

 

I have also taken some “Still time” to reflect upon some things.  As in “where you were then and where you are now”.  (I recommend this to everyone by the way.)  Last October, was the beginning of the deterioration of my Mother’s health with breast cancer and two broken feet.  That seemed to set the pace for four of the worst months I think I have had in my entire life.  Looking back I am so glad that is behind me now! I am in a wonderful spot right now and continuing to move forward.

                    

As of now, I am playing the month of November by ear.  As I mentioned above, I have new projects that are in the making, family coming in from Florida, a baby arriving, a follow up to Tarot Card Workshop, and paranormal investigations.  A quick trip upcoming?  It appears so!

When is the best time to get a psychic reading?  Two to two….2PM EST to 2AM EST.  Psychic readings still come before everything else.  Follow me on Facebook or Twitter for when I am available at the local level and any upcoming specials.  On that note, regarding the social networks….  I get a TREMENDOUS amount of emails on all of them.  In the event that you have not heard back from me PLEASE email me directly at  Jackie@ms-swami.com  I don’t intentionally avoid anyone, but sometimes emails are overlooked on the networks!

 

Until next time….HAPPY HALLOWEEN!