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My first encounter with hypnotism was some old movie where a creepy dude used a swirling object (I think it was a watch) to put a woman to sleep for nefarious reasons. I can’t remember the title any longer but it sure left an impression on me: hypnotism is bad.

The second was in a high school when a hypnotist gave a demo during a pep rally. A group of volunteers joined him in the middle of the basketball court and were soon clucking like chickens and doing other questionable things. That impression: hypnosis is stupid and will make you do embarrassing things.

Third time: Get Out, Jordan Peele’s popular horror flick. This impression: hypnosis is scary AF.

So I shied away from it. I was a skeptic.

But my how things have changed. A few weeks ago, I decided to do a wine cleanse. I’m not a heavy drinker but I am a daily drinker. A glass of wine at the end of the day signals my work is done and now I can relax.

I’ve only had this habit for about eight years. Frankly, I’ve never been much of an imbiber because growing up with parents who drank turned me off. Plus, I never liked being drunk or the taste of booze.

After my mother died, I was in charge of dad, which was no easy feat. The stress was compounded by a twisted family dynamic that turned my life upside down. I couldn’t even grieve my mother properly because of all the crap that got dumped on me. So I started having an occasional glass at night to “take the edge off.” Dad passed away and the habit became more frequent a few years later.

I’m a good drinker. I never get mean. Never cry. I’ve never had a hangover, ever. I learned that I can drink a 250-pound man under the table without slurring my words. This lead to a feeling of invincibility.

A few months ago, my son started an alcohol-free challenge. He wanted to detox his daily beer habit and trim down. In four short weeks, he lost ten pounds. Since I’ve been holding on to about ten post-menopausal pounds, I thought I might want to try this too. In other words: my vanity started me on this whole wine cleanse.

Around this time, I got introduced to Grace Space Hypnosis and although I was still skeptical, I decided to try to “quit alcohol cravings” as a way to shift my thoughts on wine. As I put the headphones in, I found myself thinking it was a bunch of malarkey and I “could never be hypnotized” but then it kicked in. QUICKLY.

I went into a deep state, as deep as one of my yoga nidra practices. When I came out of the trance, I felt fabulous. Rested. Ready to work on the challenge. I’ve been a convert to hypnosis ever since.

In fact, I use the app while on the treadmill or cooking dinner. I also reach for it when I’m feeling some type of way and want to shift my mood. It’s been uh-may-zing.

Over 30 days have passed. Not one drop of wine has touched my lips. While I didn’t lose ten pounds (I ate cake and empanadas), I feel transformed. More importantly, I found myself doing a little of the grief work I needed to do. While I assumed I was done (mom has been gone for over a decade), I was surprised to learn that I wasn’t. Wine is like that – nothing more than a bandaid, a way to stay comfortably numb.

So what’s next? Well, I plan on keeping my wine to a strict minimum. No more daily indulging. I’m over it. Next on the list: sugar. Because: cake. There’s hypnosis for that too.

This image is hypnotic!

Other stuff:

My friend Elijah Hicks offers hypnosis sessions. I recently tried his decluttering hypnosis and loved it! I’ll be using it as a tool for one of my next goals: decluttering (a constant goal). Elijah is also a fantastic tarot reader. You need to get to his world, friends. He’s one of my faves!

Every year, I create a free astrology guide. Get this year’s scoop right here: The Tarot Lady’s Ultra-Deluxe Superfly Astrology Guide for 2020.

The New Moon in Libra is happening today. I’ve got the info plus some free mini tarot readings for each zodiac sign!

Are you registered? 2020 Election Voter Registration Deadlines: A State-by-State Guide.

Astrology for Real Life got a mention over at Giftbee: 9 Enlightening Books On Astrology For Beginners 2019.

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Help bring the Reverie Tarot by Constance Watkins to life with this Kickstarter campaign. This is a unique deck – and deserves a place on your tarot shelf, friends.

Speaking of tarot, I am IN LOVE with the This Might Hurt Tarot. Pre-order your copy now. I promise it won’t hurt! Ha!

Over at Teen Vogue: Two Generations of Climate Activists Dish About Making Powerful People Uncomfortable.

From the always smart Tarot Elements: Tarot FAQ: 33 Frequently Asked Questions About Tarot.

Monte Farber and Amy Zerner join me to chat about Astrology for Wellness over at the Astrology Bytes podcast.

Loving this sweet mention from Lotus Cow Comics: Astrology: Before vs After Discovering Your Natal Chart.

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My friend Psychic Sarah gave a mass collective tarot reading at the Sydney Opera House!

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Learn how Jamie Sawyer made her cool tarot tiles!

8 Stories of Betrayal and Corruption From High-School Politicians.

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OOOH: The Hoodoo Tarot: 78-Card Deck and Book for Rootworkers.

This Star Spinner Tarot looks dope!

If you’ve ever felt that tarot is too hard to “get,” you’ll need a copy of this: The Tarot Coloring Book

Tarot For Troubled Times is my latest tarot book with co-author Shaheen Miro. We’re talking about shadow work, self-care, social justice, and tarot’s role in each of those.

Oh my stars – it’s coming in THREE DAYS! My astrology book for total newbies is on the way: Astrology for Real Life: A Workbook for Beginners (A No B.S. Guide for the Astro-Curious). Yay!

Classes:

October 4th, 2019: ASTROLOGY FOR REAL LIFE BOOK LAUNCH PARTY! Where: Where: Free Spirit Crystals in Butler, Wisconsin. What time: 7 PM. Cost: Free!

October 6th, 2019: Astrology for Total Beginners. Where: Eye of Horus in Minneapolis. What time: 1 PM – 3 PM. Cost: $30.00.

October 12, 2019: Crash Course in Tarot. Where: 22 Teachings, Los Angeles. What time: 12 PM – 2 PM. Cost: $40.00. All the details are here.

October 13, 2019: Crash Course in Astrology. Where: 22 Teachings in Los Angeles. What time: 12 PM – 2 PM. Cost $40.00. All the details are here.

Special deal: sign up for both Crash Course in Tarot and Crash Course in Astrology and save some bucks!

November 16, 2019: Q&A and book signing at Ascended Gifts. Time: 5:30 PM. Books will be available for purchase. Where: 6728 W. Morgan Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53220. FREE! Call 1-414-321-0801 for details.

May 10-16, 2020: The Tuscany Tarot Intensive. Where: Italy! A full week of tarot immersion. The only live tarot class I plan on teaching next year. Spots are limited.