Luminary Life with Lori A Andrus

#021 - Exhaling into Earth Relationship

In this week's episode of the Crystal Shaman Life podcast I'm diving into the 2nd Facet of Crystal Shamanism: Earth Relationship. 
Mmm . . . I love this topic!
Over the years, as I've been walking the path of the crystal shaman, I've been noticing how much more attuned I have become to my local landscape, and to the sacred sites in this area. Yes, Northeast Wisconsin is filled with sacred sites and energy centers! Something I truly never would have imagined prior to embarking on the path of the crystal shaman. 
In 2008, when I went to Peru for the very first time, I was so excited to visit the ancient sites. I envisioned myself sitting in places such as Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo receiving incredible energetic transmissions and profound insights.
But to my surprise, on the very first day of our journey, the shaman took us on a hike, through a field, to what looked like a random rock in the middle of nowhere. 
While we were there, music was played, offerings were made, and Adolpho shared the significance of both this rock and this random spot in the middle of the field. It wasn't a random rock in the middle of nowhere, it was a very sacred spot with a deep connection to the ancient mountain spirits. 
This left me wondering . . . how many times had I simply walked passed sites of spiritual significance with complete disregard because they didn't look as though I imagined? What I was overlooking within my own local landscape? And, how could I begin to cultivate a deep and meaningful relationship with the earth. 
Yep, that experience left my mind whirling. And it left me determined to deepen my relationship with the earth. 
So where and how did I start? . . . In my own backyard.  :-) 
Each of us has a unique way of communicating and connecting with the earth. This episode invites you to discover how the earth is already communicating with you and how you can begin to respond to it in ways that feel natural.
Spring Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the Crystal Shaman Initiation Program. 
Download the Spring Enrollment Guidebook here: https://crystalshamanschool.com/css-guidebook

#020 - Crack open your crystal connection

I'm so excited to be connecting with you this week to share a new podcast episode. Yay!
I know, it's been a bit . . . between mercury retrograde, winter, and being immersed in teaching, I was deep in a creative cave. That's a space I love to be in and I gave myself time to linger there. As the spring season has been finding steadiness, I've been feeling ready to crack out of that creative cave and begin sharing some of the magic and insights that have been showing up.
So, here's what you can expect in the coming weeks . . . a new series of Crystal Shaman Life podcast episodes on the 4 Facets of Crystal Shamanism: crystal connection, earth relationship, shamanic journeying, and ceremony + ritual.
A super yummy series filled with great stories and crystal wisdom​.This week, we are diving into the topic of Crystal Connection and how we can crack that open (ok, I stumbled upon a shop named Crystals + Coconuts in the Florida Keys and it inspired me to play with the phrase 'crack open' in connection with crystals . . . so we will be doing just that this week. Hehe).
Also, I'd like to share with you that Spring Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the Crystal Shaman Initiation Program. ​Yay! If the shamanic path is one that you've been feeling called to, I would LOVE for you to join us this spring. Learn more here: https://crystalshamanschool.com/css-guidebook

#019 - 6 simple (and fun) crystal practices you can do today

I'm curious, did you happen to catch last week's episode of the Crystal Shaman Life podcast? . . . the 2019 crystal forecast. Find the replay + video here: https://loriaandrus.com/2019-crystal-forecast/
There's something really potent about doing such a reading. The crystals that show up, are both offering insights and also extending their support for the coming year. This is super cool! And it is why I do this reading (for both the collective and for myself) each year. 
But readings don't carry a whole lot of weight unless we find ways to take action upon their insights. You may have even been feeling like 'hey Lori, this is reading is great, but now what do I do with it'.
That's often what happens with readings and when working with crystals. They are sparkly. The messages touch us deeply. And yet, we are left with that question . . . what do I do with this?
And, guess what . . . the answer to this question is the MOST important step of any reading. 
So in this week's episode of Crystal Shaman Life podcast​, I'm sharing 6 of my go-to crystal practices for integrating a crystal reading into my everyday life. 
These practices are simple, fun, and something you can do today!
Listen in!

#018 - 2019 Crystal Forecast

I'm a bit slow on getting this message out, but here it is, just in time for February; the 2019 Crystal Forecast.
Each year I love to do both a personal crystal reading as well as a collective crystal forecast. It's always interesting to see which crystals want to show up as allies for the year.
So last Friday I popped on for a FB Live and drew the crystals for 2019. I've turned that video into a podcast episode that I would love to share with you here.
This years reading did not disappoint . . . oh my goodness, it's going to be a heart centered, love-filled, creative year! And 13 amazing crystals and stones are showing up to support us. Listen in and discover what the crystals had to share.
Want to check out the video? Watch here: https://loriaandrus.com/2019-crystal-forecast/

#017 - Reflections + thoughts about Doreen Virtue's recent post about new age practices

I was awakened a little after 5 this morning as a text popped in from a dear friend sharing this link. I was stunned last year when Doreen renounced her 'New Age Practices', left her career as a writer of oracle cards, training angel readers and mediums to become born again.
But this post, ugh . . . I am so greatly disappointed.
I get that she may feel called to a different path. I get that she may feel a connection with Jesus that she didn't feel before. Actually, I celebrate that. I celebrate ALL who find a spiritual relationship that is meaningful and fulfilling.
But, I also suspect that something very painful unfolded in her life, something that she has been unable to cope with at such a level that she is not only clinging to something that she feels will save her, but that she needs to also project her pain upon what she is defining as the new age world.
I do not see the 'new age' world as she describes. Nor do I see any of the sacred practices from shamanism to oracle cards, divination, sacred geometry, spirit guides, drumming, angels and all other sacred practices through the lens described here.
These statements are dark and shadowy generalizations that not only vilify a community that supported her 50+ books and decks of oracle cards, but are filled with untruths written in such a way that they trigger fear, anger, projection, rejection, and judgement.
We live within a truly unique and delicate time. This is a time for unification. It is a time to seek commonality. It is a time to open our hearts to each other. It is a time to discover and uncover truth. This article is not truth. This article is incredibly misleading. And Doreen's willingness to speak with authority in this way deeply saddens me.
I believe in fairies. I believe in angels. I believe that the sound of my drum connects me with a Universal rhythm. I believe my drum connects me with the Divine, one true Source that is beyond any name or single identity. A Source that is so vast our full perception of it is inconceivable and it is only through our willingness to recognize the many expressions of Divinity present in all of life that we can even begin to fathom God's greatness . . . a greatness so immense I will not dismiss the possibility that there is intelligent life beyond humanity. I will not dismiss the ways the Divine expresses himself/herself through the trees, the crystals, the animals, the seasons, the weather, the angels, the fairies, the unicorns, the ascended masters (including Jesus), the oracle cards, the tarot, the bells, sacred geometry, sacred art, and so much more.
And, through all of this, I thank you, Doreen. Your post is creating an opportunity for me to be even more resolute and steadfast in my love for the infinite expressions of the Divine and the infinite possibilities in connecting and deepening my unique relationship with the Divine.
It is my hope that you too will see through these statements and create space and opportunity to deepen into your unique relationship with the Divine 
Here is a link to my fb post: https://www.facebook.com/LoriAAndrus/