Brigit and the Book of Answers

Dear Pug:

Will I remodel or sell my house this year?

Your Friend,

Marlene from www.marlenes-musings.blogspot.com

Dear Marlene:

I used my book of answers today, and it gave me two answers for your question. First is said, "DO IT", "DO IT" and then it say, "NO". Perhaps you were not considering it, but it seems the spirits are urging you forward. The spirits say try adding in a bit of smokey color this year!! And, remember...

"People in glass houses should...

change their clothes in the basement!"

Best Puggy Wishes,

Brigit

Inside Look: How Brigit Reads Tarot Video

I wanted to share how Brigit comes up with her predictions for Ask the Pug. Brigit is surprisingly accurate in the cards she picks. I discovered her talent a while back when she would interrupt me whenevever I did ANY divination and would ALWAYS pick a card or move the spirit board's "slider". At first, I thought she was trying to ruin things, but when I looked a bit deeper, I discovered that her readings were often more accurate than mine.

Brigit really does pull cards for each question you send in. I "interpret" for her!! I hope you like this video with her little dance at the end!

Brigit has her own email now. Email any question to askthepug@gmail.com!

I believe Brigit also has plans to visit blogs as well in the future.

You go, Girl!!

Gypsy Pug tells your fortune!

Dear Gypsy Pug:

Will I ever be able to support myself through art or am I barking up the wrong tree? Woof!

Many thanks, my puggy friend!

Theresa

www.sycamoremoonstudios.blogspot.com

Dear Theresa:

I do not need a crystal ball to tell you that you can do anything you set your mind to do; whether it manifests or not, is up to you.

You must really desire your goal. A better question might be: What stands in the way? What challenges must you overcome?

I see in my spirit ball, one challenge may come in the form of a relationship. Next, I see delays that could come in the form of arguments or disputes that could occupy your time. These things could stop your success completely.

Mmmm, it is good to know what may lie ahead, but it is better to know the solutions.

I am asking the spirits to show me solutions now, to avoid or lessen problems that may come…

· Have plans in place for when things become overwhelming. What are the things that calm you down? What ritual clears your mind and allows you to move on? Overwhelm can attack your body and mind; they can react in ways you have no control over if you allow overwhelm to overtake you. Allowing overwhelm to exist can stop you in your tracks and there are some people who cannot get off this carnival ride by themselves, or for a very long time, because it never was dealt with in the beginning. HAVE A PLAN THAT WORKS.

· Accept and work with the one guarantee there is in life: change is constant. Acceptance of this will allow you to let things come and go as they will; it will reduce your worry because you know that while you may have some control, you cannot control what must change. Do not allow yourself to get sucked in by the perceived uncertainty of it all by having back up plans to the major needs in life like: income, place to live, transportation and family/personal support system. Plans like this might include: cutting back more and saving money, downsizing your lifestyle to accommodate a more affordable way of living, continuing education to be more employable… in this case, a solid and reasonable business plan broken down into steps you know you can accomplish!

· See to your health now. If you do not have them, develop habits now for exercise, good water consumption, and healthy replacement to processed foods, fast foods and sugar. Keep alcohol to a minimum. Do not start big: take baby steps by asking yourself what different choices you can make in the course of the week to get more exercise, eat better, drink less and get good sleep.

· Find spiritual practices that can become habit and apart of your daily life. Keep it simple and something you know you can do… such as breathing exercises, or turning a bath into a spiritual experience.

· Find your niche. Experiment with art and ideas you love and see how your following reacts to it. Expect and plan that making money from art to support yourself make take years. When you plan and accept this, you are free to have fun and find out the original magic in your art that does sell without dealing with unrealistic disappointments that could overtake you. Whatever you choose to create, keep it as simple and uncomplicated as possible. This might require you to rework your ideas.

· Get out there!! The internet is a wonderful and magical place opening up opportunities where there is none. However, for an artist, you must join local guilds or clubs, contact galleries, talk to local artists, and participate in an art show… There are wonderful resources for finding out about marketing yourself as an artists and ideas for getting out in your community. AVOID isolation and FIND your artistic support network off line as well as on.

The spirits have one warning…

“When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is the crazy.”

And remember…

“Whenever you feel blue... start breathing again!” PUGS and LICKS, Brigit, the Gypsy Pug

What will Swami "P" tell you?

Dear Swami P:

Will I be successful in my soap business?

Your Friend,

Michelle

http://www.chocolateandmarmaladetea.blogspot.com/

http://www.thevintagesage.blogspot.com/

Dear Michelle:

I will explore what the ancestors say though my Mantra, Blessings and Meditations cards...



In this incarnation, we see Lord Vishnu become a turtle avatar. It was the churning of the ocean that created him. He is a symbol of perseverence, and as with any new business you must perserve. It is at this time things must develop and take shape. Lord Vishnu, seen as Kurma here, comes to us to give us what has been lost from humanity. I would ask you, what can you do, or put in your soap that provides something that humanity sorely needs? Something nourishing? Find this and you find your success. And remember...

When God, who created the entire universe with all of

its glories, decides to deliver a message to humanity, He WILL

NOT use, as His messenger, a person on cable TV with a bad

hairstyle...

HE Will Use A PUG!!

Be Well my Friend!!

Stay tuned Michelle will share Ghost Hunting Experience on www.theplayoflightandshadows.blogspot.com later tonight!

ASK the Pug: Pug Tarot

Dear Pug:

Will this upcoming year be better?

Your Friend in Pugness,

Sonia from www.darkravensnest.blogspot.com

Dear Sonia:


Innovation and enterprise will arise from your family history and you could become a powerful benefactor. This enterprise may be something that will take time to establish, but it has the power to generate huge influence and security. Beware, however, of overlooking the seemingly insignificant, or being foolish when this opportunity presents itself. Over all, the Spirits say it is a more positive year centered in family, or your home.

The Spirits say: “"Every Pug has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
　
　

ASK the PUG: First Reader Question Answered!

Dear Brigit:

Great and wise pup, hear my question:

We live in a fast pace world and do you think that the people of the world will ever slow down take a look around and see what they have missed???

You’re Friend,

Debb from http://www.halloweenjinglesbellsboo.blogspot.com

Dear Debb:

I consulted the spirits using my special spirit board. The spirits say:

“The past is part of a powerful force that shapes the future… this is what the past has given birth too. Half of the craziness is created because people do everything to avoid their fears… even imaginary ones... and of people who control life for their benefit and entertainment. Busyness is a drug used to avoid loneliness, emptiness, and spiritual confusion. The other half of craziness comes because of what society, culture, work, family and self asks of the individual. Some of it is genuine; some is giving into the pressure out of guilt and a feeling of have too.

The secret to changing your present and future is: changing your perspective.

Remember this sacred teaching:

Crowded elevator smells different to PUG ( or in human case: to a MIDGET).”

PUGGY HUGS,

Brigit the Pug

Voice of the Spirits!!

Remember you can ASK THE PUG!!

Send your questions to zelmar1027@gmail.com!!

Winner of the LAST HALLOWEEN Giveaway!!

The winner was chosen for the last Halloween Giveaway by Kenny's scientific method of pulling a number out of his head after I asked him to pick a number between 1 and 16!!!

The Winner is...

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Happy Day of the Dead!!!!

Season of the Ancestors: Day of the Dead, plus... Announcements!

Ancestor Altar does Christmas!

Season of the Past and Present

Want to know how to change your future, then you must understand what the ingredients go into making the future: Past and Present! Tis the season! Fall and winter belong to the ancestors as death is approaching and is at its closest during winter. In some traditions, it is believed that the veil between the living and the dead occurs ONLY during Halloween. I am not a believer of that, as I believe Halloween is just the beginning.

During fall things die; in winter what remains slows down. Humans are forced inside (more than out), though there are always exceptions (and beings including Humans) who do the opposite during fall and winter. In this modern time, it seems that before things slow for winter, it speeds up now to a whirlwind... storm before the calm... with what culture is demanding of us during the three major holidays that occur before winter (or, directly after). The funny dichotomy, is that that the American message of Christmas presses us to: give to others and review our life. With so much happening and being demanded of us, few of us have time for reflection unless we deliberately do not give in to cultural demands (then, we may face family pressure in the form of disappointment and power struggles).

However, for those who are courageous, there is a myriad of traditions to include or replace your current ones. If you would like to know more about those traditions, leave a comment here saying so... Otherwise, we move on to Halloween #2: Day of the Dead.

DAY OF THE DEAD

So, let the children of all ages have their pre-day of the dead holiday, Halloween, and grab up November 2 for you!! Day of the Dead is celebrated in other places than Mexico, but may be known by other names.

Day of the Dead is a celebration of life... the life we have now that enables us to celebrate and the life we have now as a result of the lives of others: those who have died before us. Perhaps the closest holiday American has to Day of the Dead is Memorial Day. As you are very well aware, culturally, the only kind of celebrating that is "acceptable" is flags, flowers, speeches and parades.

Even celebrating the Day of the Dead traditionally is prohibitive for many Americans. First, Day of the Dead decorations are made from what is at hand: paper and suger. For most Americans plastic is what is closest at hand!! Families remain close by each other more in Mexico than in America, so visiting graves of family members on this special day is much easier.

What is an American to do?

• Create a dual purpose Halloween graveyard. Use it on Novemeber 2nd to decorate and welcome your ancestors.
• Many Halloween decorations (discounted on November 1st) can be painted and decorated in a vibrate Day of the Dead designs.
• Go Mini! Create an altar that fits on a lamp table. Purchase ready made gravestones from places like the Dollar Store and put your ancestors names on them!
• Create a photo collage of all your passed-on relatives and print it out via the internet at discounted photo print places like Costco, Sam's Club and Walmart. Mount the poster in a shadow box backside leaving the front open like a shelf. You now have place for candles and decorations. Think of it has a shared, indoor grave marker.
• Cut flowers are expensive, but fall potted flowers last longer and can be replanted later in your yard. It is a wonderful way to transfer the meaning of this holiday in something that lives on. Even if this flower dies, it becomes apart of the dirt and nourishing compose for plants that come after, similar to the whole idea behind Day of the Dead.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ASK THE PUG

Puggy Predictions has started a new feature called, "Ask the Pug." With Ask the Pug, you can email questions about subjects you need Brigit to ask the spirits about, or their opinion. Each question will accompany an original photo of Brigit in her Spirit trance considering your queary! Email questions to: zelmar1027@gmail.com and title the email Ask the Pug.

HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAYS

There is still time to enter the monthly giveaway by clicking on the picture in the right side bar aned following the instructions.

In the post below this one, is the very last Halloween giveaway. Enter Today!!!

The Last Halloween Giveaway

First, for those of you waiting for your giveaway winnings, I have not made it to the post office and expect to be mailing on Monday. Please forgive me for the delays; there is much going on at my end, including being sick again with a sinus infection!!

For the FINAL Giveaway of the Season Includes: Witches Hat, Halloween Kitchen Towel Set, Cotton FULL Apron, Crow and Tombstone, Plastic Skelli Shaker, Two Mini California Zombie Kids

Make sure you are a follower and leave a comment in this post. Contest runs from Oct 30 to November 1st. Winner will be chosen on Nov 2: Day of the Dead!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

WINNER OF THE MUMMY GIVEAWAY

Brigit!!

You have 24 hours to get me your contact information at zelmar1027(at)gmail(dot)com!!!

The VERY LAST GIVEAWAY will be October 30 and 31st.

In the mean time... please ready my short little post on

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MY BIRTHDAY MUMMY GIVEAWAY!!!

In honor of my birthday, I would like to give away to thank you for the way you have supported my life!!

In this Mummy Giveaway we have:

Six Clay Eygptian Amulates and Bag, A duplicate Amulate to wear as a pendant, Tut Art Card, Tombstone and Crow, Halloween Cat Nip Mouse Bat.

Enter by being a follower and making a comment in this post!! Good Luck!!

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