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Has your spirit been nudging you for some Otherworldly assistance? Cowry Shell Divination is an Art, brought to the West by Elder Malidoma Some' - an Indigenous African Shaman of the Dagara Tribe, in Dano, Burkina Faso.
I was blessed to be a protege' of his, up until he transitioned into the realm of the Ancestors. Are you ready to answer the call? Schedule a Session Here!
In 1971-72, Mel was 16, she had a Kundalini Awakening, which deepened her ability to tune into the Realm of Spirit. Mel then began her studies of healing in her 20's, which later led her to study various methods of Energy Healing, including Reiki.
Eventually, Mel developed her own intuitive healing style for working with clients. She specializes in Opening and Balancing the energy in the Main In-Body Chakra System, along with receiving Intuitive Messages.
She also recieved a degree in fine art Textiles from California College of Arts in Oakland, and has been a visual artist since childhood.
After a Stick Divination in 2016, in the Tradition of the Dagara in West Africa, where she was then told to create a Medicine Card Deck. She created and published the Sacred Journey Medicine Cards in 2019. This 54-Card Deck features her mixed media art and photography, along with an 80 page booklet.
She worked in concert with Spirit, including those in the Realm of the Wild to bring through the imagery and words for the deck. Mel has recently been painting, along with her other work, like wildlife photography, and brings through the energy of the Spirits behind the images.
She currently lives in Berkeley, California with her wife - Jayne, and their dog, Andie. Their multi-talented daughter, Emily - lives on the East Coast.
You can connect with Mel Here:
Clothing Line Featuring her Artwork Here
IG: @melhofmannart
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Here is the Message from the Show!!
36. POWER
A force like electricity fills you with power. This energy surrounds you and charges your environment. Nothing can stop you now. This inner resource has always been present, but you have finally found the vitality and presence to claim it. When alligator makes an appearance, you can be sure that you are entering a period of rapid and expansive growth. This reptile can rally all of the rampant creative forces of the world, beginning with its own fierce primal intensity. Alligator urges you now to make good use of the knowledge you have guarded so well; it is time to wield your hidden power. The Universe is putting you on notice that it’s time to shake things up a bit. In fact, get ready for a wild ride.
Alligator photograph, J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island, Florida, USA.