This month, we explore Discernment in our yearly theme of “Step into Your Authentic Self in 2025.”

Discernment is rooted in perception and interpretation, free from judgment.
It captures the depth and subtlety required to truly see and understand beyond surface appearances. It requires observation on our part. We gain powerful insights from what is obscure and hidden. Discernment relies on our intuition. We are to see beyond all the glitters, all the disguises, all the costumes and masks to uncover the true nature of ourselves and the other.

Are we hiding?

With discernment we begin to recognize the possible agendas, hidden motives and underlying manipulations that often lie behind the masks we may wear as well as the ones other people wear. With acute perception and interpretation, we learn to identify the red flags more readily. As we continue to develop our discerning abilities, they allow us to protect ourselves. We empower ourselves to make wiser choices. They provide us with the choice to engage with people or situations or to not get involved. They provide the clarity that leads us to walk away from relationships that no longer cultivate our growth or those that interfere with our peace.

Awakening our senses

By perceiving people’s true nature more quickly, we may avoid unpleasant encounters and outcomes. As we delve deep within searching for profound wisdom and insights, we naturally awaken our psychic abilities. All our senses – physical and subtle are activated and we become more active and attuned.  We become more receptive to our body’s innate intelligence and its capacity to forewarn us. Discerning provides us the ability to protect ourselves from unwarranted situations. Ultimately, this process leads to building trust in ourselves, in our intuition and in the guidance we receive.  All contributing to the development of acute discernment to enhance our state of being.

Paying attention is crucial

Foremost, we must pay attention to the signs, symbols, synchronicities as they are validations and confirmations that we are on the right path. We must astutely listen to the messages we receive. Our hearts know sooner than our brain can process! In the trusting of our hearts, we create a space of equanimity. Emotional turmoil can take us out of that state of balance and lead us astray from our intuition. When our hearts are calm, clear and open, our ability to receive and interpret these intuitive messages sharpens. When we trust our intuition, we fine-tune our discernment and vice versa; they are infinitely intertwined. Our intuition is vital to our way of living mindfully, intentionally, soulfully and joyfully. With astute discerning skills, we can almost foresee what it is that is about to happen.  Our discernment acts as a filtering lens.

Our bodies act as radars

As we delve deep within and connect to our Higher Selves, we connect with Spirit and our Spirit guides. They are here to support us when we ask for their help. Trusting blindly and hoping for the best is no longer part of the equation when we practice discernment. Our bodies become sharp and sensitive to all energies, shifting us, guiding us.

Taking Ownership

Since we are on a path of enlightenment and seeking our truths, we must have the ability to discern what is true for us and what is not. It allows us to recognize who is honest and who is not. It gives us the opportunity to choose whether to engage or not. It allows us at any moment to choose inner peace over chaos, integrity over manipulation, joy over suffering. Through discernment, we choose more wisely. We become selective with whom to share our energy with. This doesn’t come from a place of judgment but rather from a place of knowing; ultimately impacting on our well-being. We take ownership of our energy, our time and our well-being which feels incredibly liberating. This is free will, isn’t it?

PROMPTS:
What do you think helps you stay connected to that inner discernment when life feels chaotic or overwhelming?

In which ways do you build trust within yourself?

Decks used in this 7-day card spread:

“The Akashic Tarot” by Sharon A Klinger  & Sandra Anne Taylor
“Wisdom of the Oracle” by Colette Baron-Reid
“Native Spirit Oracle Cards” by Denise Linn
“Gateway Oracle Cards” by Denise Linn
“I Am a Manifestor Oracle” by Carole Franques & Rosemary Nevara
“Angel Tarot Cards” by Radleigh Valentine
“Embracing The Consciousness of My I AM Oracle” by Carole Franques & Rosemary Nevara

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Carole Franques is an integrative practitioner of the Healing Arts. She holds various certifications in healing modalities with which she facilitates sessions. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Metaphysical Sciences. She is a Spiritual Entrepreneur and Artist.
She is passionate about creating tools to support individuals in embracing and appreciating who they are; in stepping into all their potentialities through self-awareness and self-discovery practices. She is known to bring the invisible to the visible.
As a creative consultant, she supports other entrepreneurs in enhancing their crafts and bringing their dreams to fruition.
Carole hosts various online and in-person group sessions at several locations and conducts private sessions remotely. She resides in Oregon.

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Rosemary Nevara is a psychic medium and Integrative Energy worker.  She taps into her aptitudes in order to communicate with all manners of Beings, including those who have transitioned.
She does Direct Readings and uses various Divination tools with Oracle and Tarot cards being among her favorites. She is passionate about using my gifts to be of service to others.
Rosemary conducts sessions on people and pets and readings.

contact her: Rdrnevara@gmail.com

We are both avid users of Oracle cards and have created and self-published 5 decks. We conduct sessions remotely and in person.

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