“In My Dreams I Was Told To Smoke And Salt The Bathrooms. I Took The Smoke For Saging. Any Idea What The Salt Means?”

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ellen E. Norman

Question
“In my dreams I was told to smoke and salt the bathrooms. I took the smoke for saging. Any idea what the salt means?”
— Anonymous

Answer
“Yes, that makes sense; your dream guides are giving you good advice. Energy can accumulate in any room and feel heavy, stuck or stagnant — especially if you’re sensitive. In fact, spirits are drawn to bathrooms due to the running water; water is a conductor, and it can feed their energy.

“Sage or palo santo can be used for smudging. Sage is a dried herb; palo santo a sacred wood. Both can be burned — the smoke, combined with your intention or prayer, is effective at clearing energies. Palo santo has a lighter, sweeter scent if you are sensitive to smells (sage can smell a little like marijuana). Look on eBay or Etsy.

“Salt can be placed in a little bowl in a room for cleansing. Or you can sprinkle it in the corners of a room. Discard the salt after you feel it has had the desired effect. Alternatively, you can mix salt with water in a bottle and spray the room. Refer to the following website for more details: http://www.spooksinvestigations.com/cleansing-you-and-your-house.html

“I generally recommend clearing your home once every six months. But I encourage you to be the barometer: If the energy feels thick in your home, or you notice the presence of new spirit energies, then it’s a sign to re-smudge your space.”
— Ellen

“OMG! Guides? Spirits? They Wouldn’t Let Me Sleep Last Night …”

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Ellen E. Norman

Question
“OMG! Guides? Spirits? They wouldn’t let me sleep last night. I heard a loud buzzing in my ear. Couldn’t understand what anyone was saying. Someone actually smacked me upside the head and yelled at me though. I heard my name loud and clear. Is this going to be typical? I feel like they’re being impatient with me. Very strange.”
— Anonymous

Answer
“Some things to keep in mind: What you are experiencing is normal during a ‘spiritual awakening’ — and while your spiritual or ‘psychic’ senses develop. An awakening is not necessarily easy, smooth or beautiful. Although the outcome will be. But remember nothing is perfect. And nobody is perfect.

“You must learn to work with your spirit guides. Write up some guidelines. Tell them you’d prefer it if they didn’t keep you up at night. Remember they are your peeps. They love you and want what’s best for you. Ask them to be more patient. In turn, try to be patient with them. The process. If they can’t speak to you in the middle of the night (wink), then when can they? Could you set up a time to meditate? And journal? So they know they can communicate with you during that time? That’s ultimately what they’re asking for.

“Believe me, my first awakening was the same way. It was a roller coaster. It will eventually settle down.

“Here’s where angels come into play. Ask the angels to help you have a smooth awakening. Open gradually to your spiritual gifts. Establish boundaries. Experience peace and happiness throughout the whole process.

“Finally, make sure you ask your spirit guides direct questions, like ‘What do you want?’ and ‘What are the next steps I should take?’ Then, make some solid requests, like ‘Please communicate with me in ways I can understand. Please give me time to digest all of this.’

“Your spirit messaging may feel a little ‘mixed up’ right now, as your spiritual gifts develop. Give it some time. Trust the process. Ask for clarity.”
— Ellen

“I Keep Getting Warm Rushes Of Energy Around My Left Ankle And Leg. What Is It?”

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Ellen E. Norman

Question
“So I’m interested in your opinion. I keep getting these warm rushes of energy around my left ankle on the outside of my leg. It’s been happening for like two weeks now. What do you think that is?”
— Anonymous

Answer
“I’d suggest reading ‘The Everything Guide To Angels’ by Karen Paolino, a book that explains the spiritual — or ‘psychic’ — senses, one of which is clairsentience.

“You are experiencing clairsentience — the warm rushes of energy around your ankle and leg — or communication through your psychic sense of feeling (similar to the physical sense of touch).

“Your angels and spirit guides are beginning to communicate with you. They will develop your clairsentience first; eventually, perhaps, moving on to develop your clairvoyance, clairaudience, claircognizance — or the psychic senses that work best for communications between you and your team in spirit.

“Psychic communication is available to everyone — though unique to everyone. Meaning, every person has different strengths. For example, I’ve always felt clairaudience and clairvoyance are my strongest spiritual senses.

“So, my friend, best for you to read up on the psychic senses. And communicate back! Let your guides know if you like it. If you like it, ask them to give you more. They will. So, you may feel a hand on your shoulder; or someone touch your hair. My favorite is the full-body hug: a shiver or full-body tingle that runs from the top of my head to my tippy-toes.

“Soon you’ll grow accustomed to it, and also have fun with it, which is ultimately the goal: developing your psychic senses, while at the same time developing a relationship with your spiritual team.

“Eventually, in time, and when you feel comfortable, you could begin asking them yes/no questions. Then decide what means ‘yes,’ and what means ‘no.’

Examples:
1.) Head bobbing — My angels/guides like to nod my head for yes, and shake my head for no.
2.) The sway test — In a standing position, your body will sway forward for yes and backward for no.
3.) Pendulum method — Hold a crystal pendulum (or a special piece of jewelry, like your ring) on a chain, ask your question, and then see if it swings front-to-back for yes; side-to-side for no.

“The sway test is very handy in the grocery store. ‘Dearest angels and guides, what’s best for me to eat for dinner tonight: Turkey or beef?’ Then say, ‘Turkey,’ and feel a nudge forward, meaning yes; or say, ‘Beef,’ and feel a nudge back for no.

“You can ask them questions about anything! Little decisions to big moves — our angels and guides love it when we ask. The more you practice asking about little things, the easier it is to trust when it comes to the big things, you know?

“Always remember to say thank you, as the information is gifted to them — from God, Creator or Universe — and then passed on to us.

“Finally, before you attempt any spirit communication, please invoke the protection of the Divine by asking your angels and spirit guides to surround you with a bubble of God’s divine white light of protection.”
— Ellen