ANGEL MESSAGES for August 2010 by Carla Bastos -
You can contact Carla on carla@intekom.co.za

ARIES
The Angels wish to remind you that stress is the most likely cause for any disease (dis-ease) your body may be currently experiencing, or it will certainly be the outcome unless you take immediate steps to seek out some form of stress-release activities and take time out to rest, re-energise and nourish your body, mind and soul. You are being urged to examine the source of your stress level as perhaps this is your soul crying out for necessary changes to be made to your lifestyle – be it related to work, close relationships or both, because if these are causing undue stress in your life something has to give. This does not necessarily mean a complete break or uprooting from one or the other, but perhaps honest and open communication or a schedule adjustment will create the necessary shifts required to bring harmony and balance back into your life, love and work. Spend some time alone in a place that makes you feel at peace and relaxed – even for an hour and re-connect with the Divine as this time-out will re-charge your energy levels and bring you clarity. Ask the Angels to guide you and send you signs and messages and then pay attention to repetitive thoughts, events, conversations, and feelings and trust your intuition – the voice of your soul, as this is often how they communicate with us. When you take the time to re-connect with their Divine intelligence your faith and self-confidence will increase and you can rest assured that no matter what action you take, if it is done with love and pure intent, it is the right one for you and everyone else involved. Trust, faith and peace of mind and heart are key ingredients for you at this time.

TAURUS
The Angels wish to assure you that the current situation you are faced with is merely a sign post at a significant crossroad you have reached on your sacred journey. You may feel confused and uncertain about which direction to take as a number of pointers are presenting themselves to you, so that you may choose which path is best aligned with your Divine purpose. The challenge in such circumstances is for you to look beyond the glitter, or lack thereof within the opportunities presented, therefore the Angels ask that you always listen to your intuition – your gut feel and your heart when making your decision. Writing a list of pros and cons or simply penning your thoughts about each opportunity in a journal will assist in bringing you clarity. Partaking in any creative activity that brings you joy but doesn’t require focused mental exercise such as crossword puzzles etc is also an excellent way to engage in a “working meditation” that frees your mind from its constant chit-chat and allows your imagination to take flight, thus allowing creative solutions to appear. Call upon Archangel Gabriel to help you, as she is the messenger Angel and loves to assist and guide us through our creative endeavours and most especially when our intention is to tap into, and connect with the voice of our soul as we seek the appropriate direction to take along our life journey towards the destination of its true purpose.

GEMINI
You are being assured that your loving and repetitive thoughts and feelings are signs and messages from the Angels as they guide you along your sacred journey. As humans our Divine plan is often encumbered by ego which is an integral part of our humanness and therefore at times we find ourselves faced with unpleasant situations and/or people for the purpose of pulling us back onto the path that is right for us. When this happens we may find ourselves experiencing what is known as the dark night of the soul, or walking through the desert – feeling lost, alone, and disconnected from Source, but in truth we never are alone or abandoned by Heaven. Free will is a Divine gift we all share along our journey and as it is regarded with utmost respect, it is never interfered with by Spirit, and at times, part of our lesson is to make decisions based on what we are experiencing physically at the time rather than taking our directive from above, so our Creator, Angels, Guides and Spirit helpers stand back and allow us to find the solutions introspectively so as to release anything inauthentic of our true being at particular junctures, and to enforce our self trust that as spiritual beings having a human experience, we already have all the answers and solutions within. It is during these “dark” periods that self-nurturing is especially vital as, not only does it shorten their time span, but you also emit the intention that you deserve healing and peace of mind. The Angels urge you to nurture yourself and your emotions with the same love and consideration you extend to your loved ones. Find ways to pamper yourself and engage in activities that fill your heart with joy as by doing so you are in effect connecting with Divinity thus allowing the Angel’s loving Divine light to penetrate the darkness and lead the way.
CANCER
The Angels have stood by and watched you flitter from one answer to the next as you question your life purpose without much success, and now they ask that you stop the ego versus soul battle you’re engaged in, in an attempt to provide you with the answer. Instead, they ask that you sit in stillness, quite your mind and heart and call on Archangel Raguel to assist you through what is known as clairsentience – physical and emotional feelings. Make a list of the questions you have been mulling over regarding your life purpose, then spend a few moments exploring each idea individually and pay attention to how your body reacts to each one, and most especially recurring ones as this is how Raguel works with, and guides you to your true answers. You are also being reminded that the Creator and the Angels already know what your life purpose is, however as we have the gift of free will, you – and only you – can make the decision whether or not to follow that plan without any fear of judgment from above. However, if you ask the Angels for their help with the pure intention of seeking your truth and your purpose, they will joyfully and lovingly jump in to assist you in aligning your personal plan with the Divine plan for you.
LEO
The Angels wish to assure you that connecting with the child within on a regular basis is vital to our emotional well-being and they encourage you to do so at this time, be it through play or by exploring old childhood wounds not yet healed that may be effecting situations occurring in your life at present. If the wounded child is calling out for your attention, the Angels ask that you look at the situation in question through the age appropriate perception of the little you when it occurred, and then through your adult eyes, as by doing so you can heal those old wound and perceptions. Furthermore, you are asked to acknowledge the innate strength and fearlessness of children, and how easily they let go of most things and don’t sweat the small stuff, and that it’s our adult selves that actually hold on to our childhood wounds. When our inner child starts to “play up”, its really our mature, intelligent soul calling out to us that it is time to heal and forgive so that we may clear the path ahead and to move forward unburdened by old baggage. The Angels urge you to nurture your inner child and free it from its shackles so that’s its true playful innocent nature can shine through unencumbered. It’s absolutely okay and even necessary to be appropriately childlike, playful and carefree at times and not to always take life so seriously.

VIRGO
The Angels urge you to retreat from any conflict you may be currently faced with and delay any impulsive ego-based decisions you may be feeling pushed to make, as your options require further analysis from a place of peace and clarity, rather than confusion, conflict or pressure imposed by others. You are being assured that the Angels will protect you and everyone involved in your decision, and all you need do is ask their help to guide and assist you in making the one that is right for you, and then everything else will fall into place. You are also asked to become aware of not allowing yourself to take on other peoples stuff as your own as this will only serve to create further inner conflict. If you feel this is happening simply ask yourself “Is this my stuff or their stuff?” and “Is my take on this situation ego and anger based or really true?” then trust the answers in your heart. The best course of action for you at this time is to avoid conflict and to be gentle with yourself instead, and surround yourself with gentle people and situations. Allow yourself to retreat into this gentle space, and call on the Angels to surround you with their loving light until you feel strong enough and confident enough to face your situation in an assertive but loving manner as by doing so, the result will ultimately turn out to be for the highest good of all concerned, and your self-confidence and self-worth will also be restored.

LIBRA
The Angels remind you that when we begin to see ourselves, other people, and situations through their eyes, we experience a complete paradigm shift of our ingrained perceptions. They understand that it’s natural for humans to make rash judgments without standing in the other person’s shoes even if for just a moment, which creates conflict and misconceptions instead of the compassion and understanding that is called for in order to effectively heal any given situation we are faced with. Angels on the other hand only see our true essence with deep compassion and unconditional love as we grapple with being in a human body with all of its flaws – physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual. You are also being asked to be more compassionate towards yourself and your circumstances and to recall all of your power which you have inadvertently given to others, and return any of their power that you have held onto. Release all your worries, cares and burdens about what the future may hold to the Angels so that you may move into a peaceful new beginning. Oftentimes even unpleasant situations and/or people we are faced with are actually Angels in disguise that have crossed our path to teach us something of value to help us along our sacred journey. Gifts from the Creator do not always come wrapped in pretty packaging, but when we endeavour to see the Angel inside of every person regardless of their status in life or the mask they wear for the outside world to see, we find that in effect we are always in Divine company.
SCORPIO
The Angels remind you that fear is the most restrictive and debilitating energy of all and therefore is what most often keeps us trapped in old outdated mindsets, belief systems, patterns, situations, careers, relationships and so forth. As fear is the opposite of love it’s also the generator of hatred, jealousy and a myriad of other negative emotions and behaviour and in effect it obstructs ones love for others and the love of self. You are being encouraged to base all of your decisions from your inner core – your sacred heart, where your Divine love of self resides as in that place; there is no room for fear. When faced with having to make any decision that creates fear of the outcome, ask yourself what is the worst thing that can possibly happen, and you may be surprised that the answer is not as daunting as it may have seemed. When you face our fears with courage, confidence and unconditional love of self, you will find that any decision you make – regardless of the opinions of others will be the right one for you as well as for the highest good of all concerned. Call upon Archangel Michael to cut all cords of fear and negativity between you, other people and situations, so that you can make any life changing decisions with a pure and loving heart, and you can trust that he will protect you from any lower energies clouding your judgment.

SAGITTARIUS
The Angels ask that you become aware of all the love in and around you, and in all of creation, rather than seeking external means of attaining it. They remind you that what your heart radiates out is what it will attract back to you. Whether you are longing for a soul-mate relationship or wishing to re-ignite the passion in a current one, they encourage you to look into your own heart, see what it’s radiating towards yourself first and foremost and to explore any old hurts or memories that may be blocking it from attaining true love – of self and of another. When we are willing to look at our own heart and face any old demons still residing there, we diminish and destroy the power they have over us, our joy, and our bliss. Ask the Angels to help and guide you so that you may allow the presence of Divine love to penetrate old fears and ghosts, and fill your heart with love and truth instead. When you invite Divine love into your heart, your true presence begins to radiate out, thus attracting back to you the pure love of others. Loving yourself enough to accept this purity into your heart is the first step. A good way to take that step is to write a love letter to yourself, and as silly as this may feel at first, be assured that it will help you acknowledge your true worth and re-affirm the self love that is yours by Divine right, and will in effect open the door to attract the soul-mate relationship that is also already yours by Divine right.

CAPRICORN

The Angels have watched you move through life at such a rapid and frenzied pace of late feeling that there simply isn’t enough time to get everything done, that you are actually missing out on life itself. They urge you to stop, take a breath and get out of your own head. They understand that we humans live in stressful, fast-paced times and we have commitments, schedules and deadlines to meet. However, it is important for our well-being to sit still long enough to observe the world around us – all of its beauty and magnificence – to literally stop and smell the roses, stand in the breeze and experience how good it feels on a hot day, or how the sun warms our face on a cold but sunny one, or stand in the rain and enjoy its cleansing magnificence wash over us. They remind you that when you allow compassion towards others, situations and yourself to take the steering wheel of your life once in a while, the journey will be a smoother, less bumpy and stressful one. If you take time to just be still once in a while, the world won’t stop turning, so imagine yourself being the passenger on the wings of an Angel and begin to fully enjoy the landscape along the way of this sacred journey that is your life.
AQUARIUS
You are being reminded that even the strongest and even happiest of people go through upsetting times in their life and also deserve nurturing and love in order to heal their heart, and the Angels ask that you stop trying to be everyone’s pillar of strength all of the time, and allow yourself to do some of the leaning for a change. Imagine what you would do for a friend or loved on during their time of crisis and then do the same for yourself, without fear that they may perceive you as being weak. If this is your inherent behaviour then it is also time to explore the issue of control – either by holding the reins of your own emotions too tight in order to keep them in check, or because by being everyone’s leaning post, you retain control of all situations because people will come to you for support. You have entered a phase in your life whereas it is vital that you befriend yourself and begin to treat yourself with the same love, consideration, compassion and comfort that you so easily extend to others. When you allow this inner shift to take place, you will begin to feel less burdened and able to take lighter steps as you move forward. Call on the Angels and ask them to heal your heart of old wounds that have stood in the way of loving yourself as deeply as you would a partner or dear friend, and know that being appropriately “needy” at certain times in your life, forsaking control and asking for help is not a sign of weakness but rather one of great strength.

PISCES
The Angels assure you that you have all the courage you need within you to stand up for your beliefs and convictions, regardless of what others may think or say. However, you are reminded that there is no need for aggressive behaviour in order to do so, as this will only serve to create more conflict, possible alienation and undue stress. Learning to stand up for yourself and being lovingly assertive is one of your life lessons, so ask the Angels to help you find constructive, creative and loving ways in which to express yourself and your truth clearly and assertively and let go of the fear of possible rejection or loss for doing so. If it turns out that certain people or situations move out of your life as a result, then you can trust that their time and purpose for being in your space is done and that everything is in perfect Divine order. Thank them for the role they played, for what you learnt then forgive them and yourself for any ill-feelings and release them with love and gratitude. You are also reminded that as abundance is multi-faceted and presents itself in many different ways and it’s yours by Divine right, that by trusting your intuition, and taking any required action to create harmony in your life, you open the door for all abundance to flow as in effect you are acknowledging to the Universe that you too are a deserving child of the Creator and an heir to the unlimited Universal abundance, and can therefore claim your share.