Author Archives: Ananaia OLeary

About Ananaia OLeary

My life-long love affair with humanity has led me to a deep understanding of the workings of the human psyche, and perhaps more importantly, the authentic nature of the human spirit. Over 20 years of spiritual study and both personal and professional experience I have developed my capacity to perceive the subtle energies and spiritual presence, which operate just below the surface of ordinary perception. My journey has taught me that these subtle dynamics shape our lives on every level: spiritual, mental, emotional and physical. We may not perceive them consciously, but they impact us concretely. When we come together, you bring your willingness and wisdom. I utilize my skills as a shaman, healer, visionary and teacher and the transformational power of love to help you heal, evolve, discover and share your medicine gifts. As you release impeding energy patterns and mobilize your authentic gifts, life becomes more vibrant, harmonious and empowered. Let's collaborate!

Stressed? Sedate Triple Warmer

When we get really stressed, our Triple Warmer meridian goes into overdrive, fueling our fight-flight-freeze mechanism. Sedating the Triple Warmer meridian can help us calm down, release tension and reduce fear and anxiety.

Please Note: the arrows in this image indicate the flow of the Triple Warmer. To calm it down, you want to brush the meridian in the opposite direction. So start at your temple and end at the fingertip of your ring finger.

Here's how you do it:.

1. Place your right hand flat on your left temple.

2. As you inhale, sweep your hand firmly and steadily along
the triple warmer meridian (pictured above) to the tip of the
ring finger on your left hand, exhaling as you release the
energy through your fingers.

3. Repeat 2 or 3 times on your left side as needed. (You can
do this 4-5x if needed)

4. Repeat on the right side.

from Energy Medicine by Donna Eden

Celebrating Samhain

As the sun sets this evening, the sacred Earth holiday Samhain (pronounced "sow-en") begins. The veils between the planes of consciousness thin, intuition is heightened and the realm of Spirit feels closer and easier to access. After the trick or treating is done, take some time to tune to these deeper currents. Light a candle to honor departed loved ones. Use your favorite cards or runes to divine for messages from your Higher Self & Spirit Allies. As the season of harvest draws to a close and we head into the fallow time of the year, allow that which no longer serves you to shed away and take stock of what will sustain your transition to your next cycle of growth. This is a time of mystery, but - like each day of the year - it is also an occasion for joy. Mull a cup of cider, roast some pumpkin seeds, enjoy a candy apple and celebrate. Samhain blessings!

~ Ananaia O'Leary

Opening Your Soul Star

Over the years, I've learned many techniques for opening sacred space around my personal energy field. Of all these, Opening the Soul Star (or wiracocha as the 8th chakra is called in Quechua) is the most impeccable and effective approach I have found. My thanks to Alberto Villoldo for teaching me this wisdom from the Peruvian shamans. 

In this sacred practice, gesture, visualization and intention is used to invite your SoulStar (the 8th chakra) to gentle expand to encompass your auric field from Soul Star (above) to Earth Star (below.) When enfolded in the energy of your Soul Star, your consciousness is elevated, intuition heightened & spirit connection enhanced. Open your Soul Star when you are preparing to do spirit work and close it when you have completed it.

Opening Your Soul Star


Benefits: 

  • creates sacred space for spirit work
  • enfolds you in the luminous energy of Source/Creator Consciousness
  • facilitates connection to spirit & intuition
  • filters negativity
  • raises vibration
  • re-informs energy field from Source
  • encourages & supports the release of dense energies
  • strengthens boundaries of your aura

Open your Soul Star whenever you wish to create sacred space for spirit work such as:

  • meditation
  • divination
  • healing
  • calming & centering yourself
  • welcoming spirit support & spirit guidance
  • opening to intuition
  • releasing tension or negativity
  • strengthening personal boundaries
  • filtering negative energies in your environment

Instructions for Opening Your Soul Star: 

  1. You can do this sitting or standing
  2. Bring your awareness to Mother Earth
  3. Salute the Earth by placing your hands on or toward the ground in front of you
  4. Invite the energies of the Earth to gather in your hands. Important: You don’t need to manipulate or force the energies, simply welcome them with your intent
  5. Slowly draw the Earth energy up the front of your body in a straight line, offering a blessing from Mother Earth to each chakra from your Earth Star to your SoulStar (8th chakra)
  6. Hold the golden orb of your Soul Star (8th chakra) in both hands, tuning deeply to this luminous energy
  7. With ease and appreciation, slowly sweep your hands down toward the Earth, inviting the golden energy of the 8th chakra to flow down 360 degrees around you to form a luminous, spherical mantle of light. When your hands touch the Earth, invite the luminous energy to complete the golden sphere beneath you. Reminder: don't manipulate the energies; simply invite them to move with your intention. 
  8. Rest within this luminous mantle. Notice your state of being.  Experience being in this sacred space or do spirit work such as meditation, divination, healing, etc.
  9. When you have completed your spirit work, it is important to remember to close your luminous mantle (see below.)

CLOSING YOUR SOUL STAR

 

  1. Place or orient your hands towards the Earth and connect to the bottom of the luminous mantle beneath your Earth Star
  2. Slowly sweep your hands up inviting the energies of your Soul Star to gather back into the golden orb above your head. Important: You don’t need to manipulate or force the energies, simply gather them with your intent
  3. Pause for a moment to tune to your 8th chakra; gather some of the golden light of the Soul Star in your hands.
  4. Draw this luminous energy down the front of your body, offering a luminous blessing to each chakra from your Soul Star (8th chakra) through your Earth Star to Mother Earth

by Ananaia O'Leary

Marigold Medicine

As Spring begins, my appreciation for the Green Nations is invigorated. Working with Plant medicine & Plant Spirits is a wonderful blessing. To celebrate & deepen this magical alliance, I'm opening to more connection and knowledge of these beautiful brothers & sisters of the Plant Realm.

Lately, Marigold has been coming on strong. What a potent & lovely member of the Plant clan. Marigold medicine connects us with the joy of the rising sun. On this chilly, I'm welcoming the warmth & beauty of Marigold Plant Spirit.

Marigold, also known as Calendula, has many traditional uses, including lip balm, skin-soothing salve, compresses and more.  Learn more

I enjoy working with Marigold at the energetic level. The Spirit of Marigold dances in the fields of energy, strengthening our electrical fields, inviting us to move beyond the superstition of the material. She beckons us to join her in the subtle realms just beyond our conventional senses. What a beautiful invitation!

Recently Marigold has been on the move in my healing work, flowing into tattered places in the energy field, helping to restore structure and revitalize flow. Thank you, sweet Sister, for helping me to look with fresh eyes, understand from new levels and deepen my healing wisdom. Your partnership is whole-heartedly appreciated.

Welcome Marigold to partner with you to strengthen you energy field and enhance your vibrancy. You can do this through meditation, shamanic journey, simple request or with Marigold flower essence.

Shine on, sweet Sister!

by Ananaia R O'Leary

When You’re Feeling Down, Look Up

Ever notice that, when times get tough, we tend to bow our heads & forge ahead, eyes lowered, chin tucked, jaw set? This posture compresses our upper chakras: Crown, 3rd Eye, Throat & Heart. Constricting these vital centers makes it more difficult to access the grace, inspiration & clarity needed to find solutions & a smooth pathway forward. Next time you're feeling stressed, relax your jaw, lift your head, look to the sky & welcome luminous possibilities!

by Ananaia R O'Leary

Opening The Heart

OPENING THE HEART

Benefits: softens and opens the heart chakra, enhances receptivity to nourishing energies and spirit support, helps you attend to what has heart and meaning, allows you to express your heart more authentically, strengthens capacity for compassionate presence.

Do this as a regular spirit practice, when you wish to be open and present with spirit, when you are feeling cold or close hearted, when you wish to show up authentically in the world.

Instructions:

1. Bring your hands to your heart chakra and rest your fingertips gently on your sternum.

2. With your hands, trace the shape of a heart on the front of your body from the center of your heart chakra to your navel. As you begin to draw the heart, inhale slowly through your nose. When you reach the navel, release the breath slowly out through your mouth.

3. Repeat this process 3-4 times. The last time continue to move your hands down the inside of both your legs, breathing out as you sweep the energy down your legs to your feet.

adapted from a technique from Donna Eden