A lot of what I've been doing with this business is following that inner voice inside, my intution. Be it by giving a complimentary reading for someone in desperate need of hope, or checking in on a stranger because I felt God was telling me they needed me...I follow my heart & His guidance. It hasn't yet led me wrong since I've begun to trust that voice.
​Tonight, as late as it is, this voice asks me to share this story with you all. A valuable lesson I learned a few years back.
At times you'll be called to 'give'/gift to others, strangers, maybe some one you don't know that well. This may happen at work, church, with your family or just walking down the street. Sure, it's easy to give the usual flowers, gift cards or chocolates. Beyond their use tho, they're not quite memorable. Take that opportunity to make the gesture special in some way. Create a memory they won't easily forget. It just takes a bit of time to get to know someone, to listen to their story.
I was asked to provide compensation at work to a client I knew nothing about. Fortunately he was chatty during the few weeks I handled his case. It's surprising how much someone shares when they are going through rough times, or needing an ear. You just need to listen. Sadly his father was terminally ill and in & out of the hospital. He was distraught, of course. After much thought, even then I followed my gut- I sent the gentlemen on a once-in-a-lifetime special driving event with an extra ticket for his father. I didn't know it at the time but they actually got the chance to go to it & had the time of their lives. Later the son thanked me for a happy memory he could replace all the sad hospital memories. It was life changing to their family... It wasn't even a grand gesture but something so small made the difference.
In 2018 I hope you can take the time to get to know someone in order to gift them a special memory. At the the end of the day- they are the only ones that count.
☺️🙏🏽❤️
-La Jibarita

www.lajibaritatarotreadings.com

With this year ending and 2018 quickly approaching everyone is excited and scared for what the New Year will bring. There's certainly a lot of uncertainty with 2018 - what will our President do next? Will it be as difficult and negative as 2017? Will we be thrown into a war? Or normal every day stuff like- Will Gramma still be hell raising with my family in PR? Will my sister get to adopt a new baby?
A lot of this is completely outside of our control. In 2018 I challenge us all to become more self aware and focussed on improving one's self so that we can actively help others. We can all do our part to make this world a better place and it all starts with us. Let's focus on what we can change to become our best selves. Imagine if we all did that? Let's stay positive as we close out this year & head into the next. A simple smile can be truly contagious! Let's keep God's love lighting our path.
Of course I'm here if you need clarity on anything you're worried about or have any questions me or my tarot cards can help with. Let's not be scared, only good stuff to come!
Bye 2017!!! 😘🙏🏽❤️
-La Jibarita

​www.lajibaritatarotreadings.com

It's true, nor do I hold it against them- especially if you truly are struggling financially and must go with out. I can understand the immediate need to know when relief will come. I'm just surprised that folks deeply want a tarot reading and that's the first thing they want to know. If they will come into money soon? It's something that certainly caused me pause as someone not driven by money but happiness.

​Someone had recently asked if they would come into money because they were really going through tough times. I explained that they'd get a new opportunity, a new job, that would allow them to meet their needs- with much more money. Well, she did- to the 'T'... She recently came back to me and again asked if she'd come into money. It's Christmas. How much money does it take to see a blessing & enjoy what you have? Please don't get me wrong- I've been dead broke and homeless, I know the difference between broke and comfy. The thought I want to evoke is that of appreciation this Christmas. Be in the moment, enjoy the blessings before you. Delight in your now and you'll see the beauty of God's love!
Merry Christmas!🎄

La Jibarita
www.lajibaritatarotreadings.com

The feeling I sense most commonly when folks contact me for a reading is nervousness, extreme nervousness. I'm always caught off guard by it- I'm a likable easy going person! ☺️ Don't be shy, scared or nervous to contact me. I know yahll have some serious inquiries you're worried about, don't worry you've got nothing to fear. Tarot won't ever cause harm to you, certainly not intentionally, it's meant only to offer you insight. I'm gentle with my approach and will always guide you towards your light. There's no death or darkness in what I do. I can't sense death. I simply help you find your happy or answer questions that you worry about so you can experience JOY. You always get to choose. As long as you come to me with a sincere heart I'll help you, I don't care if you're a sinner or a nun-I'll help if I can.
​God bless & Merry Christmas. ☺️🙏🏽❤️

-La Jibarita
www.lajibaritatarotreadings.com

Although the past few weeks have been a challenge, I believe now more than ever that whatever this is happening with me is truly a gift. I am sorry I haven't been posting lately on my blog here. I have tried to stay connected to the hundreds (thank you!) of friends on Facebook kind enough to friend me though. I've just been trying to sort myself out. I do want to share this journey with everyone so they can understand what it is I do.

At the end of November I wrote about a 'Hermit', a close friend of mine. I practically harassed her for days to take a break from work, so strongly I had to catch myself. I didn't want her to think I was crazy. I told myself, and later her, to not worry because she would take a break soon, she would take it willingly or something would force her hand. I just was worried about her well being. Nothing more. But something told me she'd get the rest she desperately needed soon, so I dropped it.

This all took place a few days before her family member passed. A few days. That's the pattern with these feelings I get. A few days is all I get to make someone understand these sensations/premonitions. After her family member passed she had asked why I didn't see this particular accident. She sees me as clairvoyant. Truth is- I don't 'see' anything. I feel how someone needs to stay in the light & away from darkness. I can't foresee or 'sense' death or darkness. I don't do death. I can only guide you on your path to your light. When I told her to take some time off and spend time with her family, I had zero thought that a death would be the reason she took time off. Zero. If I had, I would have told her. This 'thing' just doesn't operate that way. At the end of the day I can only suggest the path to take. I felt horrible for her. Being an empath I felt her despair... It sucked.

This would have hit me much harder but another interesting turn of events took place before my friend's death in the family. I became friends with a gentleman on Facebook (there are NO coincidences). Strangely enough God had asked me to check on him, to contact him. (Who am I to say, "Are you crazy God? He doesn't know me!") ... But I checked on him. Well he had posted a question about 'freewill' and after some thought I gave him my reason on why God allowed it. Reality is we all have our own path to take, not right or wrong- just our own. My best friend, a nurse reminded me that she struggles with the same feelings of "did I do enough?". All she can do is recommend a health plan- but freewill is everyones' right. I may offer guidance, but ultimately you must choose the path you must take.

☺️🙏🏽❤️
-La Jibarita

Before we all get caught up in the holiday season I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to you & yours! I recognize that this is a hard time for some given loss of loved ones, or separation of family be it by distance or fueds. It can be a sad time. Please remember it's the season of miracles, don't lose hope! Be joyful, even when it hurts. Celebrate instead of mourning those lost, they would want you to live your life at the highest and best. Sometimes service to others heals the heart- just something to consider. Maybe some volunteering can help, all you have to give is your time. You may be a miracle to others. Please feel free to contact me if you need to chat. I'm on Facebook messenger. ☺️❤️🙏🏽

-La Jibarita
www.lajibaritatarotreadings.com