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<channel><title><![CDATA[MINDFUL JOURNEYS WITH BRIGID - My Thoughts]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[My Thoughts]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:28:06 +1200</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the past knocking on your door?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/why-is-the-past-knocking-on-your-door]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/why-is-the-past-knocking-on-your-door#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:35:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/why-is-the-past-knocking-on-your-door</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Why is the past knocking on your door?&#8203;"I thought I'd moved on from that."Have you caught yourself saying that recently?Perhaps an old memory has resurfaced.Someone from your past has suddenly reached out.A family issue you thought was resolved has returned.Or maybe you've found yourself unexpectedly emotional over something that normally wouldn't bother you.If so, don't panic.Mercury Retrograde isn't something to fear. It happens several times each year and simply asks us to slow do [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:inherit">&nbsp;<strong>Why is the past knocking on your door?<br />&#8203;</strong></span><em>"I thought I'd moved on from that."</em><br />Have you caught yourself saying that recently?<br />Perhaps an old memory has resurfaced.<br />Someone from your past has suddenly reached out.<br />A family issue you thought was resolved has returned.<br />Or maybe you've found yourself unexpectedly emotional over something that normally wouldn't bother you.<br />If so, don't panic.<br />Mercury Retrograde isn't something to fear. It happens several times each year and simply asks us to slow down, pay attention, and notice what we're being shown.<br />This time, Mercury is travelling through <strong>Cancer</strong>, the sign of emotions, home, family, childhood memories and emotional security.<br />Instead of asking,<br /><strong>"What do I think?"</strong><br />Cancer asks,<br /><strong>"What do I feel?"</strong><br />Sometimes our heart knows the answer before our mind catches up.<br /><br />&#10084;&#65039; <span style="color:inherit; font-weight:inherit">The Past Isn't Returning to Punish You</span>One of the most common themes during Mercury Retrograde is that the past seems to reappear.<br />Old relationships.<br />Old conversations.<br />Old hurts.<br />Old memories.<br />Why?<br />Not because you've gone backwards.<br />But because there may still be something waiting to be understood, healed or released.<br />Sometimes life gives us another opportunity&mdash;not to repeat the lesson, but to respond differently.<br />Healing often begins with awareness.<br /><br />&#128118; <span style="color:inherit; font-weight:inherit">Your Inner Child May Be Speaking<br /></span>Cancer rules our emotional foundations.<br />During this time, you may notice old childhood wounds or family patterns becoming more obvious.<br />You may ask yourself:<br /><em>"Why did that upset me so much?"</em><br />The answer isn't always about what happened today.<br />Sometimes today's trigger belongs to yesterday's wound.<br />Rather than pushing those feelings away, become curious.<br />Ask yourself:<br /><strong>What is this trying to teach me?</strong><br /><br />&#128172;<span style="color:inherit; font-weight:inherit"> Before You Reply... Pause.&nbsp;</span>Have you noticed people becoming more emotional?<br />More defensive?<br />Perhaps even passive-aggressive?<br />Remember, not everyone communicates their feelings directly.<br />Someone's sharp words may actually be covering fear, sadness or uncertainty.<br />This is not the time to win every argument.<br />It's time to protect your peace.<br />Choose your battles wisely.<br />Not every opinion deserves your energy.<br />Not every text needs an immediate reply.<br />Sometimes silence speaks louder than words.<br /><br />&#127969; <span style="color:inherit; font-weight:inherit">Is Your Soul Asking for More?&nbsp;</span>Cancer also rules our home and our sense of belonging.<br />Perhaps you've been thinking about moving.<br />Redecorating.<br />Changing jobs.<br />Creating a different lifestyle.<br />Ask yourself:<br /><strong>Does my environment support the person I am becoming?</strong><br />Sometimes feeling uncomfortable isn't a sign that something is wrong.<br />Sometimes it's a sign you've outgrown where you are.<br /><br />&#128176; <span style="color:inherit; font-weight:inherit">Big Decisions? Read the Fine Print</span>. Mercury Retrograde doesn't say <strong>"Don't move forward."</strong><br />It simply says...<br />Slow down.<br />Read every contract.<br />Double-check emails.<br />Confirm appointments.<br />Ask questions.<br />Trust your intuition&mdash;but back it up with practical action.<br />The details matter.<br /><br />&#127807;<span style="color:inherit; font-weight:inherit"> Brigid's&nbsp;</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;text-align:left"><span style="color:inherit">Reflection&nbsp;<br /></span>One</span>&nbsp;thing I've learnt over the years is this...<br />The Universe rarely repeats a lesson to punish us.<br />It repeats it because we're finally ready to see it differently.<br />If the past is knocking on your door, perhaps it isn't asking to come back.<br />Perhaps it's asking to be released.<br /><br />&#10024; <span style="color:inherit; font-weight:inherit">This Month's Soul&nbsp;</span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;text-align:left"><span style="color:inherit">Check-In:&nbsp;<br /></span>Take</span>&nbsp;five quiet minutes and ask yourself:<br />&#10084;&#65039; What emotion have I been avoiding?<br />&#10084;&#65039; Where do I need stronger boundaries?<br />&#10084;&#65039; Am I reacting&mdash;or responding?<br />&#10084;&#65039; What relationship needs healing&hellip; even if that relationship is with myself?<br />&#10084;&#65039; What would happen if I trusted my intuition just a little more?<br /><br />&#127775;<span style="color:inherit; font-weight:inherit"> Need Clarity?<br />&nbsp;</span>If life feels uncertain, you're standing at a crossroads, or you keep repeating the same patterns, sometimes an outside perspective can make all the difference.<br />A <strong>Life Clarity Reading</strong> offers intuitive guidance to help you understand what is happening beneath the surface, so you can move forward with greater confidence and peace.<br /><strong>Your next chapter doesn't begin when life changes.</strong><br /><strong>It begins when you see your situation differently.</strong><br />With love,<br /><strong>Brigid Curran</strong><br />Clinical Hypnotherapist &bull; Spiritual Medium &bull; Author<br /><em>Auckland Hypnosis</em><br /><em>"Helping people understand their patterns, heal the past, and move forward with clarity."</em><br />&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking the Power of Intuition in Recruitment]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/august-21st-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/august-21st-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Recruitment]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/august-21st-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[       &nbsp;Conflict and pressure have always been my companions. From managing charities through crises to navigating daily stress in high-stakes environments, I&rsquo;ve spent my life learning how to stay calm under fire and resolve conflicts with grace. So, when I was passed over for a role based on a psychometric assessment that claimed I couldn&rsquo;t handle stress, it hit hard. The test painted me as someone incapable of managing conflict or thriving in high-pressure situations. But the  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.brigidcurran.com/uploads/1/6/3/8/16381196/719d4290-0457-4b4b-a968-6ed7da8b04a0_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp;<span>Conflict and pressure have always been my companions. From managing charities through crises to navigating daily stress in high-stakes environments, I&rsquo;ve spent my life learning how to stay calm under fire and resolve conflicts with grace. So, when I was passed over for a role based on a psychometric assessment that claimed I couldn&rsquo;t handle stress, it hit hard. The test painted me as someone incapable of managing conflict or thriving in high-pressure situations. But the irony? The candidate they selected for the role didn&rsquo;t succeed. I was called in to clean up the mess.&nbsp;</span>That role&mdash;working in the aftermath of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, overseeing 300+ people in a nationwide Census campaign&mdash;was a proving ground for my resilience and ability to lead under pressure. It was a defining moment that changed the way I think about recruitment.<br />What I learned from that experience is powerful: outdated, cookie-cutter hiring methods lead to missed opportunities<strong>.</strong> The magic comes from trusting your intuition. Your gut, that inner voice, can often see potential long before any test or analysis ever could. And it&rsquo;s in trusting that intuition that true success is born.<br />For me, hiring has never been about checking boxes or following a rigid formula. It&rsquo;s about feeling the energy of a person, understanding their essence, and determining if they align with the role, the team, and the broader vision. When we overthink, when we rely too much on frameworks or analytics, we create unnecessary friction. The real power lies in blending intuition with strategy. It&rsquo;s about looking beyond a resume and assessing the unique qualities a person brings&mdash;their energy, their communication style, their ability to adapt and thrive. That&rsquo;s where lasting success lies, for both the individual and the organisation.<br />When I decided to trust my instincts in recruitment, I saw firsthand how transformative it could be. My approach blends proven strategies with intuitive insight, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated not just for their qualifications, but for their potential to make a real impact within a team. This has led to stronger, more cohesive teams and better long-term retention&mdash;because when you hire with intuition, you&rsquo;re not just filling a role; you&rsquo;re building a relationship that lasts.<br />Recruitment guided by intuition isn&rsquo;t about replacing strategy. It&rsquo;s about enriching it. When you combine skill, experience, and instinct, you unlock the power to make truly transformative hires. You give people roles where they feel valued, aligned, and inspired.<br />When we trust our instincts, we&rsquo;re not just creating positions&mdash;we&rsquo;re building futures. We&rsquo;re empowering people to thrive. And that&rsquo;s the power of intuitive recruitment.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Your Psychic Ability Inherited or Developed?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/is-your-psychic-ability-inherited-or-developed]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/is-your-psychic-ability-inherited-or-developed#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:52:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/is-your-psychic-ability-inherited-or-developed</guid><description><![CDATA[ Have you ever wondered if your psychic sensitivity is something you were born with&mdash;or if it&rsquo;s something you can develop over time? The answer might surprise you.DNA: Your Body&rsquo;s BlueprintDNA is more than just the molecule that makes you&hellip; well, you. It holds the instructions for every single cell in your body &mdash; and it might even influence your spiritual side. While there&rsquo;s no single &ldquo;psychic gene,&rdquo; your DNA can shape your brain wiring, emotional s [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.brigidcurran.com/uploads/1/6/3/8/16381196/editor/chatgpt-image-aug-15-2025-09-21-54-am.png?1755208386" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">Have you ever wondered if your psychic sensitivity is something you were born with&mdash;or if it&rsquo;s something you can develop over time? The answer might surprise you.<font size="5"><br />DNA: Your Body&rsquo;s Blueprint</font><br /><span></span>DNA is more than just the molecule that makes you&hellip; well, <em>you</em>. It holds the instructions for every single cell in your body &mdash; and it might even influence your spiritual side. While there&rsquo;s no single &ldquo;psychic gene,&rdquo; your DNA can shape your brain wiring, emotional sensitivity, and personality traits &mdash; all of which play a role in intuition.<br /><span></span>Think of it this way: some people are naturally wired to notice subtle energies, pick up on cues others miss, or sense emotions that remain hidden from most. That sensitivity may not always manifest in obvious ways within a family tree&mdash;it can skip generations, lie dormant until triggered by life experiences, or simply emerge as part of your unique genetic makeup.<br /><span></span>Nature Meets NurtureWhile DNA sets the stage, life experiences write the script. Psychic abilities can develop through meditation, energy work, mindfulness, or even intense personal experiences that heighten your awareness. You don&rsquo;t have to wait for a family gift to appear; cultivating your sensitivity is a journey that blends inherited traits with learned skills.<br /><span></span>Your psychic side isn&rsquo;t just about seeing the unseen&mdash;it&rsquo;s about tuning into yourself and the world around you. Paying attention to your dreams, gut feelings, and synchronicities can help you awaken and expand this natural ability.<br /><span></span>&nbsp;Where Are You in Your Spirituality?Are you just beginning to notice subtle nudges from your intuition, or have you been exploring your psychic abilities for years? Your spiritual path is unique, and it may take different forms at different times in your life.<br /><span></span>The key is curiosity and practice. Tune into your inner world, trust your perceptions, and embrace the magical possibilities that your DNA and life experiences are conspiring to reveal.<br />Reach out if you want to know where you are in your psychic/spiritual journey.<br />&#8203;Brigid<br /><br /><span></span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every 7 years we change.  Where are you in your growth?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/every-7-years-we-change-where-are-you-in-your-growth]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/every-7-years-we-change-where-are-you-in-your-growth#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:59:33 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/every-7-years-we-change-where-are-you-in-your-growth</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;What Are 7-Year Cycles?The concept suggests that every 7 years, you complete a cycle of growth, and transition into a new phase. Each cycle involves changes in identity, priorities, values, and even physical/emotional states. These shifts can be subtle or life-changing, depending on how aligned you are with your inner self.Influences and my motivation behind Transform your Psyche, your journal to self discovery are:Rudolf Steiner (founder of Waldorf education) outlined 7-year phases in hu [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&#8203;What Are 7-Year Cycles?<br />The concept suggests that every 7 years, you complete a cycle of growth, and transition into a new phase. Each cycle involves changes in identity, priorities, values, and even physical/emotional state<strong>s</strong>. These shifts can be subtle or life-changing, depending on how aligned you are with your inner self.<br />Influences and my motivation behind Transform your Psyche, your journal to self discovery are:<ul><li><strong>Rudolf Steiner</strong> (founder of Waldorf education) outlined 7-year phases in human development.</li><li><strong>Esoteric traditions</strong> link them to soul growth.</li><li><strong>Science</strong> has found that nearly all cells in the human body are replaced every 7&ndash;10 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://youtube.com/shorts/gCreg7aZBVs?si=BfTllwZ2TSEkCIit' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.brigidcurran.com/uploads/1/6/3/8/16381196/book_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Breakdown of the 7-Year Cycles</span></h2>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Birth to 7 years</strong>&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;<em>Foundation &amp; Safety</em><ul><li>Focus: Trust, family, survival, sensing the world</li><li>Big question: &ldquo;Am I safe?&rdquo;</li></ul> <strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">7 to 14 years</strong><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Identity &amp; Emotions</em><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li>Focus: Emotions, early friendships, learning</li><li>Inner world becomes richer; personal preferences emerge</li></ul> <strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">14 to 21 years</strong><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Ego &amp; Independence</em><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li>Focus: Rebellion, sexuality, self-definition</li><li>Trying on identities; seeking purpose</li></ul> <strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">21 to 28 years</strong><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Direction &amp; Responsibility</em><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li>Focus: Career, relationships, early adult choices</li><li>Often the &ldquo;Saturn Return&rdquo; begins (around 27&ndash;29), shaking up what no longer serves</li></ul> <strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">28 to 35 years</strong><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Reassessment &amp; Realignment</em><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li>Focus: Course correction, questioning identity</li><li>&ldquo;Who am I&nbsp;<em>really</em>?&rdquo;</li><li>People change careers, leave marriages, find spiritual callings</li></ul> <strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">35 to 42 years</strong><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Inner Authority &amp; Depth</em><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li>Focus: Owning your truth, deeper emotional work</li><li>May face a midlife awakening or crisis</li><li>Strong urge to align life with soul purpose</li></ul> <strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">42 to 49 years</strong><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Liberation &amp; Mastery</em><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li>Focus: Mastering your gifts, letting go of false roles</li><li>Authenticity becomes key</li><li>Often a bold life shift happens here</li></ul> <strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">49 to 56 years</strong><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Contribution &amp; Wisdom</em><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li>Focus: Teaching, guiding, creating legacy</li><li>Time to embody your truth, not just know it</li></ul> <strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">56 to 63 years</strong><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Spiritual Integration</em><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li>Focus: Letting go, connecting to higher purpose</li><li>Releasing control, embracing freedom</li><li>Eldership begins here</li></ul><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;How This Affects Your Life</span><ul style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li><strong>Transitions</strong>&nbsp;often happen&nbsp;<strong>just before or during the start of a new cycle</strong>&nbsp;(ages 28, 35, 42, 49, etc.) &mdash; you may feel restless, lost, or intensely driven to change.</li><li>If you resist the cycle, life may "force" changes &mdash; illness, breakups, or burnout.</li><li><strong>Going with the cycle</strong>&nbsp;means listening to your inner voice, realigning, and allowing rebirth.</li><li>You may notice&nbsp;<strong>themes repeating every 7 years</strong>&nbsp;&mdash; relationships, health, career, or emotional breakthroughs.</li></ul><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp; How to Work With Your 7-Year Cycles</span><ol style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)"><li><strong>Journal Your Past Cycles</strong><br />Look back at major changes at 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, etc.<br />What shifted? What ended? What began?</li><li><strong>Honor the Ending of a Cycle</strong><br />Let go of what no longer serves: people, patterns, outdated identities.</li><li><strong>Enter the New Cycle With Intention</strong><br />Ask: &ldquo;What is this phase inviting me to learn, embody, or become?&rdquo;</li><li><strong>Watch for Symptoms of Resistance</strong><br />Depression, anxiety, restlessness, or burnout can indicate you&rsquo;re resisting needed change.</li></ol><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp; Example (If You&rsquo;re 53 &ndash; Born July 8, 1972) You&rsquo;re in your&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">8th cycle (49&ndash;56)</strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Theme:&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Contribution, Embodiment, and Spiritual Wisdom</strong><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">This is a time to teach, guide, and&nbsp;</span><em style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">be</em><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&nbsp;your truth &mdash; not just seek it. There&rsquo;s no need to prove anything. It's about leaving a legacy and releasing past roles you&rsquo;ve outgrown.<br /><br />Personal one on one Sessions are available, online or in Albany, Auckland.&nbsp;<br />If you are interested in knowing more.&nbsp; Go to <a href="https://www.brigidcurran.com/timelinehealing.html">Transform your psyche</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />Or email <a href="mailto:info@makingachange.co.nz">Brigid for information.</a>&nbsp;Or free assessment on where you are in your cycle.&nbsp;</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Psychology to Past Lives – A Journey Home to Self"]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/from-psychology-to-past-lives-a-journey-home-to-self]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/from-psychology-to-past-lives-a-journey-home-to-self#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/from-psychology-to-past-lives-a-journey-home-to-self</guid><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Sometimes, life redirects you with a whisper instead of a roar. For me, it was a single photograph &mdash; an image that, without explanation, captured something otherworldly. That moment didn't just spark curiosity. It lit a path.My formal journey began in Psychology, diving deep into the inner workings of the mind. I wanted to understand the invisible threads behind our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. That led me to Hypnotherapy &mdash; a field that seemed clinical at first but quick [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Sometimes, life redirects you with a whisper instead of a roar. For me, it was a single photograph &mdash; <strong><font color="#5040ae"><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/2863201/Helensville-ghost-story" target="_blank">an image that</a>,</font></strong> without explanation, captured something otherworldly. That moment didn't just spark curiosity. It lit a path.<br />My formal journey began in Psychology, diving deep into the inner workings of the mind. I wanted to understand the invisible threads behind our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. That led me to Hypnotherapy &mdash; a field that seemed clinical at first but quickly revealed its power to reach far beyond the conscious mind.<br />What I didn&rsquo;t expect was the spiritual dimension that emerged.<br />During my training, I became intrigued by Past Life Regression &mdash; a therapeutic process that allows clients to access memories that feel ancient, detailed, and profoundly healing. But not everyone was open to this idea. My interest in spiritual regression wasn&rsquo;t supported by my Hypnotherapy tutor, who believed the discipline should remain strictly clinical.<br />I respectfully disagreed.<br />I pursued further training through the American School of Hypnosis, which honoured the mind&ndash;spirit connection. I learned techniques grounded in both science and soul &mdash; inspired by pioneers like Dolores Cannon, Brian Weiss, and Michael Newton, whose work had already touched thousands.<br />Ironically, after becoming certified, my former tutor invited me to return &mdash; to teach those very techniques. A full-circle moment.<br />Over the last two decades, I&rsquo;ve supported countless people through regression, helping them uncover the roots of lifelong fears, rediscover inner strengths, and heal from wounds carried across time.<br />So, is this work just about the past? Not at all. It&rsquo;s about the present &mdash; and how understanding your soul&rsquo;s journey can liberate you here and now.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Little Message About Signs…]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/a-little-message-about-signs]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/a-little-message-about-signs#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:14:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/a-little-message-about-signs</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;by BrigidYou don&rsquo;t have to believe in signs.It&rsquo;s okay to be sceptical. In fact, many of us are&mdash;until that moment something subtle shifts.A feather where there shouldn&rsquo;t be one.A song that plays just as you were thinking of someone.The clock showing the same numbers, over and over again.Not loud. Not dramatic. Just&hellip; there.Signs don&rsquo;t always crash into our lives with fireworks.   					 			 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.brigidcurran.com/uploads/1/6/3/8/16381196/signs_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;by Brigid<br />You don&rsquo;t have to believe in signs.<br />It&rsquo;s okay to be sceptical. In fact, many of us are&mdash;until that moment something subtle shifts.<br />A feather where there shouldn&rsquo;t be one.<br />A song that plays just as you were thinking of someone.<br />The clock showing the same numbers, over and over again.<br />Not loud. Not dramatic. Just&hellip; there.<br />Signs don&rsquo;t always crash into our lives with fireworks.<br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">They&rsquo;re gentle nudges. A whisper. A pause that suddenly feels important.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">You might second-guess it. You might say, &ldquo;Oh, that&rsquo;s just coincidence.&rdquo;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">But then, there&rsquo;s that feeling. That warmth.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">A comfort that wraps around your heart and says, &ldquo;You're on the right path.&rdquo;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">You see, signs don&rsquo;t appear to convince you of something.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">They appear when you&rsquo;re already heading in the right direction.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">They&rsquo;re the universe&rsquo;s quiet way of saying:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">&ldquo;Keep going, beautiful soul. You&rsquo;re going to be alright. In fact, you&rsquo;re going to be better than fine.&rdquo;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">You don&rsquo;t need to look too hard.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Just open your heart, even a little.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">The signs are there.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">And when you notice them&hellip;you will feel a warm feeling.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">That&rsquo;s your soul remembering.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Trust the nudge.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">Honour the feeling.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(123, 140, 137)">You are seen, you are guided, and you are never alone. - Brigid</span></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;<span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/signsfromtheuniverse?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUV9C1M30VTMj4Dao5KjOMn_k_Eki3X1rbCCH0I8z9W__FHESEXafH0fv4BS1hjR3agSBWi-2HnmQgHwAK_EDK5ji5fNvl76m4fUiQEuZPaWj4yr1GsvIgYoteDYMZ_TZ2KBERjYYj93vRfLNHXU0pZJuX0P5ECSNDkcHHMm1BwcUZWB64DGIRk4g7UC_h5GmdqZG752dV5oJV_S9Q318QM5aXtMSFmv1Wqbcg0mJ9iKxCpyY6DeblBotOImHgamLLo0jIDelT4HIlKwent2oIvX1IjPD2stujKqgCbrpS5Fw&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#SignsFromTheUniverse</a></span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/trustthefeeling?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUV9C1M30VTMj4Dao5KjOMn_k_Eki3X1rbCCH0I8z9W__FHESEXafH0fv4BS1hjR3agSBWi-2HnmQgHwAK_EDK5ji5fNvl76m4fUiQEuZPaWj4yr1GsvIgYoteDYMZ_TZ2KBERjYYj93vRfLNHXU0pZJuX0P5ECSNDkcHHMm1BwcUZWB64DGIRk4g7UC_h5GmdqZG752dV5oJV_S9Q318QM5aXtMSFmv1Wqbcg0mJ9iKxCpyY6DeblBotOImHgamLLo0jIDelT4HIlKwent2oIvX1IjPD2stujKqgCbrpS5Fw&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#TrustTheFeeling</a></span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/spiritualwhispers?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUV9C1M30VTMj4Dao5KjOMn_k_Eki3X1rbCCH0I8z9W__FHESEXafH0fv4BS1hjR3agSBWi-2HnmQgHwAK_EDK5ji5fNvl76m4fUiQEuZPaWj4yr1GsvIgYoteDYMZ_TZ2KBERjYYj93vRfLNHXU0pZJuX0P5ECSNDkcHHMm1BwcUZWB64DGIRk4g7UC_h5GmdqZG752dV5oJV_S9Q318QM5aXtMSFmv1Wqbcg0mJ9iKxCpyY6DeblBotOImHgamLLo0jIDelT4HIlKwent2oIvX1IjPD2stujKqgCbrpS5Fw&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#SpiritualWhispers</a></span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/divineguidance?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUV9C1M30VTMj4Dao5KjOMn_k_Eki3X1rbCCH0I8z9W__FHESEXafH0fv4BS1hjR3agSBWi-2HnmQgHwAK_EDK5ji5fNvl76m4fUiQEuZPaWj4yr1GsvIgYoteDYMZ_TZ2KBERjYYj93vRfLNHXU0pZJuX0P5ECSNDkcHHMm1BwcUZWB64DGIRk4g7UC_h5GmdqZG752dV5oJV_S9Q318QM5aXtMSFmv1Wqbcg0mJ9iKxCpyY6DeblBotOImHgamLLo0jIDelT4HIlKwent2oIvX1IjPD2stujKqgCbrpS5Fw&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#DivineGuidance</a></span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/youreontherightpath?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUV9C1M30VTMj4Dao5KjOMn_k_Eki3X1rbCCH0I8z9W__FHESEXafH0fv4BS1hjR3agSBWi-2HnmQgHwAK_EDK5ji5fNvl76m4fUiQEuZPaWj4yr1GsvIgYoteDYMZ_TZ2KBERjYYj93vRfLNHXU0pZJuX0P5ECSNDkcHHMm1BwcUZWB64DGIRk4g7UC_h5GmdqZG752dV5oJV_S9Q318QM5aXtMSFmv1Wqbcg0mJ9iKxCpyY6DeblBotOImHgamLLo0jIDelT4HIlKwent2oIvX1IjPD2stujKqgCbrpS5Fw&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#YoureOnTheRightPath</a></span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/warmandfuzzymagic?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUV9C1M30VTMj4Dao5KjOMn_k_Eki3X1rbCCH0I8z9W__FHESEXafH0fv4BS1hjR3agSBWi-2HnmQgHwAK_EDK5ji5fNvl76m4fUiQEuZPaWj4yr1GsvIgYoteDYMZ_TZ2KBERjYYj93vRfLNHXU0pZJuX0P5ECSNDkcHHMm1BwcUZWB64DGIRk4g7UC_h5GmdqZG752dV5oJV_S9Q318QM5aXtMSFmv1Wqbcg0mJ9iKxCpyY6DeblBotOImHgamLLo0jIDelT4HIlKwent2oIvX1IjPD2stujKqgCbrpS5Fw&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#WarmAndFuzzyMagic</a></span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/brigidcurranreadings?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUV9C1M30VTMj4Dao5KjOMn_k_Eki3X1rbCCH0I8z9W__FHESEXafH0fv4BS1hjR3agSBWi-2HnmQgHwAK_EDK5ji5fNvl76m4fUiQEuZPaWj4yr1GsvIgYoteDYMZ_TZ2KBERjYYj93vRfLNHXU0pZJuX0P5ECSNDkcHHMm1BwcUZWB64DGIRk4g7UC_h5GmdqZG752dV5oJV_S9Q318QM5aXtMSFmv1Wqbcg0mJ9iKxCpyY6DeblBotOImHgamLLo0jIDelT4HIlKwent2oIvX1IjPD2stujKqgCbrpS5Fw&amp;__tn__=*NK-y-R">#brigidcurranreadings</a></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is There Life After Death?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/is-there-life-after-death]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/is-there-life-after-death#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:39:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/is-there-life-after-death</guid><description><![CDATA[Exploring the Soul, Reincarnation, and Quantum Consciousness   What if your soul has lived before &mdash; many times? The concept of reincarnation posits that we return to Earth in different bodies, cultures, and circumstances to learn, evolve, and complete soul contracts. Many people who fear choking or avoid wearing anything around their necks have, through regression, unearthed past life memories of strangulation or hanging. Once these are revealed and emotionally processed, the physical symp [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><a href="https://16381196-503300730256441901.preview.editmysite.com/editor/main.php?language=en&amp;sitelanguage=en&amp;preview_token=ef85569cbc02394579a4c2abd1f84dac#">Exploring the Soul, Reincarnation, and Quantum Consciousness</a></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:317px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.brigidcurran.com/uploads/1/6/3/8/16381196/published/16753458-f2ae-4aa7-aac6-eda37247a215.png?1749942741" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">What if your soul has lived before &mdash; many times? The concept of reincarnation posits that we return to Earth in different bodies, cultures, and circumstances to learn, evolve, and complete soul contracts. Many people who fear choking or avoid wearing anything around their necks have, through regression, unearthed past life memories of strangulation or hanging. Once these are revealed and emotionally processed, the physical symptoms often disappear.<br />&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Explore the Mystery of You&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><br /><strong>Past Life Regression | The White Light Tunnel | Near-Death Insights</strong><br />Have you ever had an unexplainable fear?<br />A strange connection to a time or place you&rsquo;ve never been?<br />Or a sense that your soul has lived before?<br />You&rsquo;re not alone &mdash; and you may be remembering.<br />&nbsp;<br />People across cultures who&rsquo;ve had near-death experiences (NDEs) tell remarkably similar stories:<br />&bull; Floating above their body<br />&bull; Peace and detachment<br />&bull; A tunnel of radiant white light<br />&bull; Meeting spiritual guides or loved ones<br />&bull; A life review filled with deep, unconditional love<br />These moments happen during clinical death &mdash; with no brain activity. So how are they remembered?<br />It&rsquo;s a question science can&rsquo;t ignore.<br /><br /><strong>&nbsp; Your Soul Is Eternal</strong><br />Across time and tradition, the message is clear:<br />You are more than your body.<br />You are consciousness &mdash; energy &mdash; spirit. And energy doesn&rsquo;t end. It transforms.<br />Past life regression gives you a window into this deeper reality.<br />Through guided hypnosis, you may uncover detailed memories of other lives: names, cultures, even foreign languages &mdash; that you&rsquo;ve never encountered before.<br />And sometimes, what you uncover explains the unexplainable.<br /><br /><strong>&nbsp; Heal the Past to Free the Present</strong><br />Fears, phobias, and emotional patterns often stem from unresolved past life trauma.<br />Some people discover a fear of choking traces back to a lifetime ended by strangulation.<br />Others release long-standing sadness after remembering the loss of a child in another life.<br />Once revealed and processed, those emotional and physical patterns often dissolve.<br /><br /><strong>&nbsp; Quantum Consciousness: A New Paradigm</strong><br />Quantum theory suggests consciousness may not originate in the brain at all &mdash; but exist as an energetic field.<br />Just like a radio tuning into frequencies, your mind may be accessing something beyond time.<br />This means reincarnation isn&rsquo;t just a belief &mdash; it&rsquo;s a real possibility.<br />And exploring your past lives might just be the key to understanding your current one.<br /><br /><strong>&nbsp; You Are a Soul on a Journey</strong><br />If you&rsquo;ve ever felt there&rsquo;s <em>more</em> to you &mdash; more to life &mdash; this is your invitation.<br />&#128313; Discover who you were<br />&#128313; Understand your soul&rsquo;s purpose<br />&#128313; Heal deep emotional wounds<br />&#128313; Reclaim wisdom from lives you've lived before<br /><br /><strong>&nbsp; Book Your Past Life Regression Session Now</strong><br />Sessions with Brigid Curran at Auckland Hypnosis<br />&nbsp; Auckland | &#128231; <a href="mailto:info@aucklandhypnosis.co.nz">info@aucklandhypnosis.co.nz</a><br /><em>Come curious. Leave transformed.</em><br />#PastLifeRegression #SoulJourney #QuantumConsciousness #Reincarnation #WhiteLightTunnel #HealingAcrossLifetimes #AucklandHypnosis<br /><br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div class="paragraph">&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Leadership Feels Lonely: Why I Wrote About Shadow Work]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/when-leadership-feels-lonely-why-i-wrote-about-shadow-work]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/when-leadership-feels-lonely-why-i-wrote-about-shadow-work#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 05:17:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/when-leadership-feels-lonely-why-i-wrote-about-shadow-work</guid><description><![CDATA[         &#8203;When things go wrong inside an organisation, relationships break down&mdash;and the higher up you are, the fewer safe places you have to talk about it.Boards often lack the tools&mdash;or the will&mdash;to address what&rsquo;s really happening. Colleagues may be too burned out or afraid to speak honestly. And for many managers&mdash;especially women and people in values-led roles&mdash;the unspoken message is clear: "Hold it all together or quietly leave."So we do. We leave. But  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.brigidcurran.com/uploads/1/6/3/8/16381196/chatgpt-image-may-26-2025-02-50-07-pm_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;When things go wrong inside an organisation, relationships break down&mdash;and the higher up you are, the fewer safe places you have to talk about it.<br />Boards often lack the tools&mdash;or the will&mdash;to address what&rsquo;s really happening. Colleagues may be too burned out or afraid to speak honestly. And for many managers&mdash;especially women and people in values-led roles&mdash;the unspoken message is clear: "Hold it all together or quietly leave."<br />So we do. We leave. But we carry the story with us.<br /><span style="font-weight:600">Shadow work</span>&mdash;the process of facing what&rsquo;s hidden or suppressed&mdash;was the only way I could make sense of what I&rsquo;d been through. But healing shouldn&rsquo;t be a solo mission.<br />I believe we need safer, braver spaces to talk about power, pain, and leadership. We need new tools&mdash;not just to survive, but to lead with clarity and compassion.<br />Rena was a program manager at a values-based organisation doing community outreach. She was passionate, smart, and deeply committed to the mission. She worked long hours&mdash;not because anyone asked her to, but because she cared. Because she believed in the cause.<br />But the culture around her was slowly changing.<br />The board had become disconnected. Decisions were made in closed-door meetings. Staff were burning out, but no one felt safe enough to speak up. When Rena did raise concerns, she was labelled &ldquo;negative.&rdquo; When she advocated for her team, she was told she wasn&rsquo;t &ldquo;strategic&rdquo; enough.<br />Over time, she started doubting herself.<br />She went home exhausted, questioning whether she was the problem. Her boundaries blurred. Her confidence eroded. And still, she kept showing up&mdash;holding space for her team, trying to be the glue in an unravelling system.<br />Eventually, Rena left. Not with anger. Not with a grand exit speech. Just quietly.<br />No one asked her why. No one looked back.<br />I wrote about<span> </span><em>Rena</em>&mdash;because there are thousands of Renas.<br />And they&rsquo;re not weak. They&rsquo;re not broken. They are the ones who hold the line until it breaks them.<br />If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like Rena, this book is for you. If you&rsquo;re still in that space, know this: your empathy is not a liability. Your clarity is not a threat. And your voice matters&mdash;even when others try to silence it.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden Truths Revealed]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/hidden-truths-revealed]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/hidden-truths-revealed#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:23:53 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/hidden-truths-revealed</guid><description><![CDATA[  Learn more about Shadow work     Eclipses have long been seen as moments when the veil between the seen and unseen things. Secrets may surface, intuition sharpens, and sudden insights can light the path forward.A&nbsp;total lunar eclipse&nbsp;on March 14, 2025, at 7:58 PM (in Auckland) carries significant meanings from spiritual, environmental, and emotional perspectives.Hi everyone, I hope you are well.&nbsp; Here is your reading for this Total Lunar Eclipse.&#8203;The eclipse energy is an op [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-large wsite-button-highlight" href="https://www.brigidcurran.com/shadow-work.html" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Learn more about Shadow work</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.brigidcurran.com/uploads/1/6/3/8/16381196/published/capture.png?1741847323" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><br />Eclipses have long been seen as moments when the veil between the seen and unseen things. Secrets may surface, intuition sharpens, and sudden insights can light the path forward.<br /><br /><em><font color="#508d24">A&nbsp;<strong>total lunar eclipse</strong>&nbsp;on March 14, 2025, at 7:58 PM (in Auckland) carries significant meanings from spiritual, environmental, and emotional perspectives.</font><br /><br />Hi everyone, I hope you are well.&nbsp; Here is your reading for this Total Lunar Eclipse.<br />&#8203;</em><br /><span>The eclipse energy is an opportunity to let go of things that no longer serve you, whether old habits, limiting beliefs, or emotional baggage.&nbsp;</span>This might be when you experience spiritual awakenings or gain insights into your life's purpose.<br /><a href="https://www.brigidcurran.com/shadow-work.html" target="_blank"><strong>Shadow Work</strong>:</a>&nbsp;The moon represents emotions, intuition, and the unconscious. A lunar eclipse is seen as an opportunity to face and heal your "shadow" side&mdash;the parts of yourself that are often hidden or suppressed. It's a time to bring light to your fears, doubts, and unresolved emotional issues.<br /><br /><strong>This is a time</strong>&nbsp;to close chapters in your life. This could be related to relationships, projects, or personal growth, preparing the way for new beginnings once the energy of the eclipse passes.&nbsp; It may&nbsp;stir up intense emotions, as it shines light on repressed feelings or unresolved emotional situations.&nbsp; You may feel more sensitive, reactive, or introspective during this time.<br /><br />Since the moon governs emotions, the eclipse is a powerful time for releasing emotional baggage and letting go of past hurts. This could involve forgiveness, reconciliation, or emotional cleansing.<br /><br />&nbsp;It&rsquo;s common for people to experience feelings of uncertainty or a sense of transition during a lunar eclipse. You may feel like you're standing at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take. This emotional flux is natural and can be seen as a sign of personal growth and evolution.<br />&#127761;&nbsp;<strong>Spiritual Practices:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Moon Ritual:</strong>&nbsp;Light a candle and write down what you&rsquo;re ready to release &mdash; fears, doubts, or past hurts. Burn the paper safely to symbolise letting go.<br /><br /><strong>Meditation and Visualisation:</strong>&nbsp;Sit in silence, visualising the moon&rsquo;s shadow passing over you, washing away old energies and filling you with light as it clears.<br /><br /><strong>Oracle/Tarot Reading:</strong>&nbsp;Pull cards with the intention of gaining insight into what you need to release and where you&rsquo;re being guided next.&nbsp;<span>Emotional Healing:</span><strong>Journaling:</strong>&nbsp;Reflect on questions like:&nbsp;<em>What emotions are surfacing? What patterns am I ready to break?</em><br /><br /><strong>Forgiveness Work:</strong>&nbsp;Write a letter of forgiveness to yourself or others &mdash; you don&rsquo;t have to send it. It&rsquo;s about freeing your heart.</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are you in your Universal Year?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/where-are-you-in-your-universal-year]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/where-are-you-in-your-universal-year#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:56:13 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.brigidcurran.com/blog/where-are-you-in-your-universal-year</guid><description><![CDATA[ In numerology, the Universal Year number is calculated by adding the digits of the year together until you get a single digit (unless it&rsquo;s a Master Number like 11, 22, or 33). This number represents the overarching energy and themes that influence the world collectively.To find out what Universal year you are in&nbsp;&nbsp; Your birth day and month and the current year. E.g&nbsp; 23 Feb 2025&nbsp;&nbsp; 2+3+2+2+2=5=16= 1+6=7 (7 Universal Year)&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s a breakdown of Universal Ye [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:330px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.brigidcurran.com/uploads/1/6/3/8/16381196/published/universal-year-image.png?1739415681" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">In numerology, the Universal Year number is calculated by adding the digits of the year together until you get a single digit (unless it&rsquo;s a Master Number like 11, 22, or 33). This number represents the overarching energy and themes that influence the world collectively.<br />To find out what Universal year you are in&nbsp;&nbsp; Your birth day and month and the current year. E.g&nbsp; 23 Feb 2025&nbsp;&nbsp; 2+3+2+2+2=5=16= 1+6=7 (7 Universal Year)<br />&nbsp;<br />Here&rsquo;s a breakdown of Universal Years 1 through 9 and their meanings:<br /><strong>Universal Year 1 &ndash; New Beginnings, Independence, Leadership</strong><ul><li>A fresh start, marking the beginning of a new nine-year cycle.</li><li>A time to take initiative, plant seeds, and embrace independence.</li><li>Strong leadership energy and opportunities for personal and collective reinvention.</li></ul><strong>Universal Year 2 &ndash; Cooperation, Balance, Relationships</strong><ul><li>A year of patience, collaboration, and building partnerships.</li><li>Focus on emotional sensitivity, diplomacy, and harmony.</li><li>Requires trust in the process rather than rushing forward.</li></ul><strong>Universal Year 3 &ndash; Creativity, Expression, Social Expansion</strong><ul><li>A vibrant, expressive year filled with opportunities for joy, self-expression, and communication.</li><li>Great for artists, writers, and public speakers.</li><li>Can also bring emotional highs and lows, requiring balance.</li></ul><strong>Universal Year 4 &ndash; Foundation, Hard Work, Discipline</strong><ul><li>A year of stability, structure, and laying down strong foundations.</li><li>Hard work is necessary to create lasting success.</li><li>Can feel restrictive but offers long-term rewards.</li></ul><strong>Universal Year 5 &ndash; Change, Freedom, Adventure</strong><ul><li>A dynamic year filled with change, movement, and unexpected opportunities.</li><li>Encourages flexibility, risk-taking, and exploration.</li><li>Can feel chaotic if one resists change.</li></ul>&nbsp;<br /><strong>Universal Year 6 &ndash; Love, Family, Responsibility</strong><ul><li>A year focused on relationships, home, and service to others.</li><li>Ideal for commitments, marriage, and healing emotional wounds.</li><li>Calls for balance between giving to others and self-care.</li></ul><strong>Universal Year 7 &ndash; Spiritual Growth, Introspection, Inner Wisdom</strong><ul><li>A deeply reflective and spiritual year.</li><li>Encourages self-discovery, study, and personal growth.</li><li>Can bring solitude or a need for deep healing.</li></ul><strong>Universal Year 8 &ndash; Power, Success, Abundance</strong><ul><li>A year of manifestation, financial growth, and career achievements.</li><li>Teaches lessons about personal power and responsibility.</li><li>Can bring material rewards but also tests integrity.</li></ul><strong>Universal Year 9 &ndash; Completion, Letting Go, Transformation</strong><ul><li>The end of a cycle, bringing closure, endings, and release.</li><li>A time to let go of what no longer serves you and prepare for a new beginning.</li><li>Encourages forgiveness, reflection, and humanitarian efforts.</li></ul>Since 2025 is a <strong>Universal 9 Year</strong>, the world is in a phase of completion, transformation, and letting go, setting the stage for new beginnings in 2026. <br /><br />Would you like insight on how this might personally impact you? &nbsp;<br /><strong>&nbsp;<font color="#7161d0"><a href="https://www.brigidcurran.com/online.html">Book a Universal email summary of your year</a>&nbsp; Click email reading for $45 add your questions, if you have any other concerns you want to look at for your Universal Year.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Brigid</font></strong></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>