Enlightened Empaths

Here’s the shape of September, in one sentence: it’s a month of turning inward while the world asks you to engage outward.

There’s a cluster of retrograde planets active pretty much all month — Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto are already retrograde, and partway through the month, Uranus joins them. Four planets moving backward, astrologically, at the same time.

For an empath, this actually can be a relief, if you let it. So much of what exhausts us is the forward momentum of the world — the constant doing, deciding, producing, responding. A month with this many retrogrades is a month where the cosmic permission slip says: it’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to revisit. It’s okay to not have the answer yet.

But — and here’s the nuance — the inner planets, the fast-moving personal ones: the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars, are all direct and quite active this month. So you’re going to feel this tug-of-war: parts of you wanting to reflect, rest, and go inward, while other parts of your life — conversations, relationships, decisions — are moving forward whether you’re ready or not.

If you take one thing from this whole episode, let it be this: you’re allowed to let your inner world move at retrograde speed even while your outer world moves at direct speed!

Empaths are often deeply connected to the animals they share their lives with, these are not merely pets but beloved friends, confidantes and family members. In this episode, we explore the soul connection many empaths feel with their pets, why in many ways it can feel easier than dealing with other people and also the reality of grieving the lose of a dear friend when they cross the Rainbow Bridge.

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan McCarthy

Honoring Our Animals: 365 Meditations for Healing after Pet Loss By Beth Bigler

The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman

Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski

We’re back again with one of our favorite episodes to do each month, questions, comments and stories from our amazing Enlightened Empaths community!

If you would like to submit a story, have a comment or question, please email us: enlightenedempaths@gmail.com.

For more information about Samantha and her offerings: samanthafey.com

And to find out more about Denise and her services and offerings: thegratefulmessenger.com

Thank you for being part of our community!

Over the past few years, it has become very obvious that many of us are feeling a deep need to free ourselves and those in our lineage from past trauma, upset and limitations. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of ancestral healing and how it can unlock personal and spiritual growth.

We’re so excited to share some wonderful guests with you today as we offer a different approach with a round table conversation about ancestral healing and why it’s so important for many of us right now. Our guests today come from varied backgrounds and experiences, but all have had powerful insights and transformation since doing this healing work. 

Rima has always been intuitive but took long detours in the worlds of academia and politics before coming home to working as an intuitive and medium. She lives on the east coast of Canada and you can find her at rimabythesea.com 

Julie is an intuitive healer and Family Constellation facilitator who helps people heal inherited family patterns, reconnect with themselves, and create lasting change through intuitive and ancestral healing practices. For more information about Julie and her services: intuitivehealingbyjulie.com

Monica offers holistic support for spiritual and healing needs. She is a psychic medium who uses her intuitive abilities to bring information to clients seeking connection. She is an artisan offering crafted jewelry pieces that carry not just aesthetic beauty but also resonate with nature. To connect with Monica: monikajakiel.com

Beth is a certified death doula, shamanic healer and reiki practitioner. All modalities of her work focus on holistic healing, transformation, personal and spiritual development. Compassion and a calming presence offer guidance, emotional support and empowerment. For more about Beth and her services: beyondsentient.com

If you’re curious about going deeper with your own ancestral healing journey, please consider joining us for the upcoming class. For more information on dates and what is involved: Embracing the Present Through Healing the Past If you have any questions that aren’t addressed, please feel free to send me an email: denise@thegratefulmessenger.com

Today we’re talking about self-discovery through oracle cards with our guest Toni Savory — better known as The Card Geek — the creator of World Divination and one of the leading voices in traditional cartomancy. Toni has spent years studying Lenormand, Kipper, and Gypsy Cards across England, France, and Germany, including 15 years living near Munich, the birthplace of the original Kipper deck. Now based in Northern Ireland, she’s dedicated the last decade to researching these systems and teaching students around the world.

She’s the author of The Card Geek’s Guide to Kipper, Rainbow Kipper, Lustrous Lenormand, and Mastering the Tarot Tableau, and she’s known for helping readers reconnect with the roots of divination and unlock bold, predictive readings. Through World Divination, Toni guides people to read their own futures, navigate life’s crossroads, and step confidently into their path.

Today, we’re diving into her latest creation, The Four Selves Oracle Deck, and exploring how it helps readers understand the deeper layers of the self and transform their lives through intuitive insight.

For more information about Tori and her offerings, please visit: The Card Geek

And for more information about cartomancy and world divination, please visit: World Divination Association