Trains, Psychics and More Eggs

Welcome to The City of Brunswick

25th Annual


Railroad Days

This Weekend
Food, Vendors, Fun

Train Rides between Brunswick and Frederick
Saturday and Sunday
Tickets on sale RR Station

For More Information
recreation@brunswickmd.gov

My representative Tarot card

Your result for Which Tarot Card Represents Your Higher Self? Test...

Strength

3 0Fool, -1 1Magician, 6 2Priestess, 2 3Empress, 7 4Emperor, 2 5Hierophant, 2 6Lovers, 2 7Chariot, 8 8Strength, -1 9Hermit, -1 10WheelOfFortune, 1 11Justice, -1 12HangedMan, 0 13Death, 3 14Temperance, -1 15Devil, 0 16Tower, 1 17Star, 4 18Moon, 4 19Sun, 0 20Judgement and -1 21World!

The title of this card is often misleading because most people tend to think of strength as a property of the physical body. But this is not a card of brute force, because none of the Major Arcana apply directly to the physical body. These are cards of ideas, feeling and beliefs; trying to make a Major Arcanum depicting someone strong of body would be a pointless exercise. But strength is not always measured in terms of how much you can lift or how fast you can run. True Strength is fortitude of character, and the ability to not only control the emotions, but to rise above them, and triumph over all out lower impulses and desires.

This card continues the lesson of the Chariot, showing that once we have learned to control emotion, we must rise above it. Many people attribute the notions of forgiveness, compassion and nurturing to this card, but this is clearly not what is shown by Strength. This is a Fire card, and therefore detrimental to all the emotions. The only qualities that abound in Strength are courage and patience. Neither of these are really emotions, but ways of acting and doing that are not tempered by feeling. Courage is the antithesis of fear; patience, the control of worldly desires. There is no emotion here, just determination and action.

The symbology of the lion is common to Strength, and aptly so. The lion is the "beast within", the raging inner desire inside every one of us that must be controlled or it will be set free to manifest in the world. The image of the woman opening the mouth of the lion shows both courage and patience; she must not fear the lion, and she must wait for it to tire before she can exert her own will upon it. This is not an image of compassion in any sense of the word; how can forcing a creature to obey your will be seen as compassionate? Forgiveness and nurturing are likewise not to be seen anywhere in this image. There is just the purity of the maiden and the power of her inner beast that she is attempting to control.

She needs patience to defeat the lion because her power is not brute physical force, as mentioned. The force she has is very little, but it can be applied infinitely, and she will continue to apply light but constant pressure until the lion submits to her superior will. It does show a certain determination, and the conviction that even small results will have effects if kept up long enough, just as a constant dripping hollows a stone. So Strength is not a card of compassion and love, but a card of quiet yet unstoppable power. Such power radiates from the soul, and for a consciousness aware of this power, there can be no resistance, and no defeat.

The qualities of Strength are already in you, waiting to appear once you have mastered all your base emotions and when you are ready to move on to the spiritual tasks that lie ahead. Its main lesson is that emotions must be transcended if spiritual wisdom and intuition are to be awakened. Whispers from the intuition are often drowned out by the constant roar of emotion and preoccupation and fear. Only once you have eliminated these can the silence you need be created. So conquer your fears, control your impulses, and never lose patience with yourself or what you are doing. Eventually you will see the wisdom of letting go of your lower self.

This is not a card of love over hatred, as most would see it. This is simply mind over matter, superior will over inferior desires. No matter how strong the beast within you seems, you have the power to control it and make it submit to your will. This cannot be done with physical force or with undue haste; it is a slow and difficult process. When Strength is around, however, you can be assured that you have enough endurance to see this task through to its eventual end. If you are pushing too hard, Strength shows the need to withdraw for the moment, and be patient. Enlightenment will come only when the time is right; it cannot be rushed.

Take Which Tarot Card Represents Your Higher Self? Test at HelloQuizzy

Dragon Eggs!

This Weekend 4/5 Oct 2008 At ESOTERICA!!! Channeling Seance!!!!

Saturday Psychic Faire
Esmerelda - Oracle Cards
Leoni - Tarot and Animal Communication
Mary K. - Tarot
Ron - Palms, Tarot, Hand writing analysis
Kevin - Tarot and Channeling

A couple others may come in - the above are confirmed.

Sunday Psychics
Mary K. - Tarot
Ron - Palms, Tarot, Hand writing analysis
Kevin - Tarot and Channeling
Rev. Bob Hickman - Channeling and Spirit Contacts

Reiki II Class - $285 - Noon til 5pm - Preregistration Recommended - if walkin - must pay in cash

And MOST EXCITING!!! A Repeat Performance by Rev. Bob Hickman


See Rev Bob Hickman as he trance channels his spirit guides. The gathering will begin at 5:30pm and go until 6:30pm. Part of the evening will be interactive. In the Trance Channeling, Bob will enter a trance state that allows his Spirit Guides to come through to use his body to directly speak to you. This type of reading is one of interaction where you communicate directly with the Spirit Guides, as Bob will be unconscious. Bob's Trance Channeling work is similar to the "great sleeping prophet", Edgar Cayce, or the more modern Medium, JZ Knight, who channels Ramtha. The guides you may meet in this event may include Fletcher (Bob's principal guide), Rose (a British lady who died during World War II), and Orion (An entity who has never incarnated but speaks from the perspective of the Other Side). Other guides may come in during the reading than those listed here as Fletcher allows. Questions from the audience for the guides will be allowed. Pre-registration is encouraged since seating is limited. Cost is $50 per person for the session. Please contact Esoterica at 703-777-4642 for registration, directions, and questions.

Esoterica, 25 S. King Street, Leesburg, VA Tele: 703-777-4642 www.esotericaofleesburg.com

Also for those interested - there is a Motorcycle Charity event down in front of the Biker Bar (across from the courthouse ;-> ) where there is going to be a motorcycle judging (Biker Beauty Pagaent - no humans involved) contest - and every year we get some of the MOST amazing bikes here...
Charity motorcycle show will feature all makes and models of motorcycles with judging for best bikes, most creative, etc. This event is open to the public. For more information please contact the Downtown Saloon at 703-431-1256.

come and check it out...

Esoterica - 27 Sept 2008, Saturday!!!!

Last chance(s) to sign up for the Rev.Bob's Trance Channeling session this Saturday evening.

Come out Saturday, September 27th to see Bob as he trance channels his spirit guides. The gathering will begin at 8:00pm and go until 9:30pm. A break will be included in the evening. Part of the evening will be interactive. Questions from the audience for the guides will be allowed. Pre-registration is encouraged since seating is limited. Cost is $50 per person for the session. Please contact Esoterica at 703-777-4642 for registration, directions, and questions.

From the Words of Rev. Bob Hickman as he describes what he does when he Channels:

CHANNELING

Many of you have written enquiring as to exactly what is "Channeling".

Good question! Channeling according to the American Heritage College Dictionary states-- "CHANNELING - The act or practice of serving as a medium through which a spirit guide purportedly communicates with living persons."

I like this definition, but I would expand it to include other forms of channeling such as channeling music or art...I've met many artists who say that their creations come from outside of themselves, and that they are a conduit for the Creative Force. I agree.

If you are interested in learning more about channeling, keep watching as I will soon be releasing DVDs that you can purchase of actual channeling sessions I do with my guides!!!

When I channel, I enter a trance state that allows me to step aside from my consiousness and body, and allow the guides to enter and use my body, particularly my voice box, to communicate. I assure you it is a totally painless and harmless practice. As most mediums will tell you, while in trance, they are not fully present, and therefore, don't recall most of the information that has passed through them. Thank goodness we now have video and tape recorders to capture the phenomena. In fact, I often say, I am so lucky because I get to sleep while working!

Many who have attended channeling sessions with me have come away amazed at the experience. I must admit--I too, am fascinated by it ...Though I know the technical mechanics of it, how it all exactly occurs is still in many ways a mystery to me...

This Week at Esoterica 15 - 21 Sep 2008

Upcoming Events

Visit our Calendar Page for all our upcoming events. Open it in a new frame if it won't scroll for you.

September 12th - 14th -- Psychic Readings Available, schedule of psychics below.

September 15th -- Mindfulness Meditation at 7:30 pm

September 16th -- Qigong Class at 7:30 pm

September 17th -- Wednesday Spirit Circle at 7:30 pm

September 18th -- Witchcraft 201: Amulets and Talismans at 7 pm

September 19th -- Open Drum Circle at 8:30 pm

September 19th-21st -- Psychic Readings Available, schedule of psychics below.

September 21st -- Open Platform Readings with Psychic Medium Kevin Baird at 1 pm. More information to the right.

Join us Wednesdays at 7:30 pm for Esoterica's Spirit Circle discussion group. Click here for more information.

Join us Sunday, Sept 21st for a 2 hour session where psychic Medium Kevin Baird will channel messages from the other side for class participants. Please come with open minds and open hearts to receive commentary from the spirit world, be they departed loved ones, guardian spirits or etheric guides. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Setting limited to 15 people ONLY. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. If there is a demand, and he has the energy, there may be a second 2 hour session at 4pm. Call 703-777-4642 to preregister.

September 2008 Esoterica Newsletter

September 2008 Newsletter

New This Month

It's back-to-school time for the kids—why not you, too? Check out some of our fantastic new classes below! Also, come browse our selection of brand-new, handcrafted bookmarks for your textbooks. Beautiful new wire-wrapped gemstone pendants are in and so much more! It's the perfect time to stock up for Autumn!

Upcoming Classes

Qigong Class

Witchcraft 201

Join us for Qigong Classes Tuesdays beginning September 9th. Qigong uses slow, sincere movements to cultivate the energy of life that exists all around us and pull it into the body to increase every aspect of health. Qigong is a wonderful daily spiritual practice that helps reduce cortisol, improve blood flow, increase joint mobility, mental clarity and endurance. To preregister, call us at 703-777-4642 or at the front desk. Drop in for $15 or buy the whole course for $105.

Witchcraft 201 focuses on working with the Lunar calendar, hands-on spellcrafting and healing techniques. Classes are Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm beginning September 11th. Drop in for $15, or buy the whole course (includes binder) for $200. Sign up at the store or call 703-777-4642. Thursday, Sept 11th – Working With the Moon Thursday, Sept 18th – Amulets and Talismans Thursday, Sept 25th – Open Mabon Class & Ritual

Spirit Channeling Open Session

Trance Channeling with Rev. Bob Hickman

Join us Sunday, Sept 21st for a 2 hour session where psychic Mediums Kevin Baird and Bob Hickman will channel messages from the other side for class participants. Please come with open minds and open hearts to receive commentary from the spirit world, be they departed loved ones, guardian spirits or etheric guides. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Setting limited to 15 people ONLY. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. If there is a demand, and they have the energy, there may be a second 2 hour session at 4pm. Call 703-777-4642 to preregister.

Join us Saturday, September 27th from 8 to 9:30 pm to see Rev. Bob Hickman trance channel his spirit guides. A break will be included in the evening. Part of the evening will be interactive--questions from the audience for the guides are encouraged. Pre-registration is recommended-- seating is limited. Cost is $50 per person for the session. Please call us 703-777-4642 or drop by the store for registration or any questions.

Weekly Gatherings

Mindfulness Meditation	Spirit Circle
Join Ron Mondays at 7:30 for Mindfulness Meditation in the Gazebo. Free and fun, this class will help you relax and become more present in your life. A donation of $5 is recommended.	Join us at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays for a Gathering of people, regardless of sex, age, religious belief or creed, all coming together to explore their spirituality and share their experiences. A donation of $5 is suggested.

Open Drum Circle
Fridays from 8:30 to 10pm, only $5 to join in! All percussion instruments welcome! Extra drums may be available, but only on a first-come first-served basis.

Psychic Readings

Ron is available Friday -Monday to read palms and analyze handwriting. Leoni is available to read Tarot Thursdays through Saturdays. Appointments are recommended, since she books up quickly. Psychic Medium and Trance Channeler Rev. Bob Hickman will be available for readings Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th.

Kevin is in Wednesdays after 3 pm and every weekend to read Tarot. Anne Nguyen offers Reiki treatments on Saturdays in the gazebo. Esmerelda will be available for Tarot readings Saturday, September 6th. Beth the Rune Goddess will be performing Rune Readings Saturday, September 13th.

Phone the store at 703-777-4642 to make appointments with individual readers.

Coming in October!!!!

Classic Victorian Séance with Rev. Bob Hickman

Gather round the table in a candlelight room - hands touching - connecting to the spirit world through the awesome talents of the Rev. Bob Hickman. Join us for this very special Pre-Halloween treat Saturday, October 25th!!! $50 per person per session. The first session will be at 8pm, seating is limited. If there is a great enough demand, there may be an opportunity for a second session. Pre-register early to ensure a seat. No refunds for cancellations due to the uniqueness of this event and the high demand for a seat at the table. Contact the staff at Esoterica for registration at 703-777-4642.