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The Tale of Cody's Package and Moon Fairy Tells Lulu's Fortune!

I sent Cody's long awaited giveaway package about two weeks ago. A few days later, it came back on my doorstep with a demand for more postage. I had used a priority box with a parcel post payment. Ohhh, I forgot to block off the priority logos. My bad!

So, I covered the package with black duck tape in all the areas that showed Priority mail. How did I learn this? I wanted to mail a package about 5 years ago and used a recycled priority box. The person at the post office said I could not do that but I could cover up the logos and mail it regularly. So, that is what she did with my box... with no problems.

So, I sent the box again only to have it return with more demand for postage for priority mail. Only a red strip showed on the box when I sent it!

Cody, I am sorry but now I have an issue. So, what did I do this time? I covered the entire box in black duck tape!! I am going to take a picture of the postal worker taking the box... and I will keep you posted (with pictures) if it comes back again!!

MOON FAIRY TELLS LULU'S FORTUNE

Oh Puggy one.....

How would you tell your bestie Blogger friend to deal with rude Bloggers that left a rather rude comment on her Blog and can she remove the comment since she does not have comment moderation?

Grace us with your knowledge dear Puggy one!

Your Friend,

Lulu from http://coastalsistersnews.blogspot.com

Dear Lulu,

This question calls for my special deck from Wayne Dyer!

I pulled the card...

"Say, "I want to feel good" when you are tempted to indulge in low-energy thoughts. Wanting to feel good is synonymous with wanting to feel God. Remember God is good and all that God has created is good."

You must ask yourself then, are rude comments good? Perhaps the key is to find something helpful in the rudeness. Comments like these do remind us not to take life and ourselves too seriously.

You could respond, but respond with kindness and thoughtfulness; this will counteract the negitivity and the whole reason why this blogger was rude has been eliminated.

Happy Holidays, dear Friend!! Sprinkling Fairy dust your way!!!

The Fairy Pug

Third Eye

Please see in the above section the updated Puggy Predictions with a rare photography of Brigit with her third eye open! Nowadays, she never reveals it in the view of others!!

STAY TUNED... BETTER BLOGGING ARTICLE to Post SUNDAY!

DAG Goes Public and New Installment of Ask the Pug!

Do You Want To Be A DAG Member?

In January the Dark Artists Guild opens its doors to fans, up and coming dark artists and those interested in Dark Art. You can be come a member. DAG is featuring a membership tier that includes fans as well as dark artists who may not have time to participate but want to be members anyway. The other two tiers include levels of various participation and benefits.

DAG will also be debuting a Newsletter and online Magazine also in January.

Do not miss all the fabulous changes and improvements: subscribe to the DAG newsletter by going to http://www.darkartistsguild.blogspot.com/ and subscribing in the area on the top, right side bar!!!


ASK THE Wizard!!

Oh wise one, please tell me this:

will I have the endurance to complete my goals for the coming year? What with my course, getting my Reiki practice going, and working on improving my health - I'm exhausted already!

What's a girl to do? Blessings, and Puggy hugs to you!

Rue (Jen)www.rueandhyssop.blogspot.com


Dear Rue:

Today I am using my Da Vinci cards to divine your fortune.

I pulled the card The 4 of Fire. It is the three muses dancing! Celebration is the theme to this card indicating success!! Remember harmonic rhythm is the rising and falling of notes, the sound and no sound. Success then is a balance of light and dark that creates music in your life. Success is not without its price. You will be in a position to share your success in celebration with others.

Blessing my Friend....

The Puggy Wizard!!!

What's Up?

Good Morning!!

Tonight stay tuned for the revealing of the New Dark Artists Guild!!

The Pug will answer a question TONIGHT!

Attention October Giveaway Winners!!

These are all the packages of giveaways which are now labeled and will be sent out tomorrow. Thank you all for being so patient and understanding during a very difficult time. International packages will go out on Friday!!!

Stay tuned, Ask the Pug posts tomorrow and a new Better Blogging article will post in a few days!

Fall Blessings!!

Brigit and the Book of Answers

Dear Pug:

Will I remodel or sell my house this year?

Your Friend,

Marlene from www.marlenes-musings.blogspot.com

Dear Marlene:

I used my book of answers today, and it gave me two answers for your question. First is said, "DO IT", "DO IT" and then it say, "NO". Perhaps you were not considering it, but it seems the spirits are urging you forward. The spirits say try adding in a bit of smokey color this year!! And, remember...

"People in glass houses should...

change their clothes in the basement!"

Best Puggy Wishes,

Brigit

Inside Look: How Brigit Reads Tarot Video

I wanted to share how Brigit comes up with her predictions for Ask the Pug. Brigit is surprisingly accurate in the cards she picks. I discovered her talent a while back when she would interrupt me whenevever I did ANY divination and would ALWAYS pick a card or move the spirit board's "slider". At first, I thought she was trying to ruin things, but when I looked a bit deeper, I discovered that her readings were often more accurate than mine.

Brigit really does pull cards for each question you send in. I "interpret" for her!! I hope you like this video with her little dance at the end!

Brigit has her own email now. Email any question to askthepug@gmail.com!

I believe Brigit also has plans to visit blogs as well in the future.

You go, Girl!!

Gypsy Pug tells your fortune!

Dear Gypsy Pug:

Will I ever be able to support myself through art or am I barking up the wrong tree? Woof!

Many thanks, my puggy friend!

Theresa

www.sycamoremoonstudios.blogspot.com

Dear Theresa:

I do not need a crystal ball to tell you that you can do anything you set your mind to do; whether it manifests or not, is up to you.

You must really desire your goal. A better question might be: What stands in the way? What challenges must you overcome?

I see in my spirit ball, one challenge may come in the form of a relationship. Next, I see delays that could come in the form of arguments or disputes that could occupy your time. These things could stop your success completely.

Mmmm, it is good to know what may lie ahead, but it is better to know the solutions.

I am asking the spirits to show me solutions now, to avoid or lessen problems that may come…

· Have plans in place for when things become overwhelming. What are the things that calm you down? What ritual clears your mind and allows you to move on? Overwhelm can attack your body and mind; they can react in ways you have no control over if you allow overwhelm to overtake you. Allowing overwhelm to exist can stop you in your tracks and there are some people who cannot get off this carnival ride by themselves, or for a very long time, because it never was dealt with in the beginning. HAVE A PLAN THAT WORKS.

· Accept and work with the one guarantee there is in life: change is constant. Acceptance of this will allow you to let things come and go as they will; it will reduce your worry because you know that while you may have some control, you cannot control what must change. Do not allow yourself to get sucked in by the perceived uncertainty of it all by having back up plans to the major needs in life like: income, place to live, transportation and family/personal support system. Plans like this might include: cutting back more and saving money, downsizing your lifestyle to accommodate a more affordable way of living, continuing education to be more employable… in this case, a solid and reasonable business plan broken down into steps you know you can accomplish!

· See to your health now. If you do not have them, develop habits now for exercise, good water consumption, and healthy replacement to processed foods, fast foods and sugar. Keep alcohol to a minimum. Do not start big: take baby steps by asking yourself what different choices you can make in the course of the week to get more exercise, eat better, drink less and get good sleep.

· Find spiritual practices that can become habit and apart of your daily life. Keep it simple and something you know you can do… such as breathing exercises, or turning a bath into a spiritual experience.

· Find your niche. Experiment with art and ideas you love and see how your following reacts to it. Expect and plan that making money from art to support yourself make take years. When you plan and accept this, you are free to have fun and find out the original magic in your art that does sell without dealing with unrealistic disappointments that could overtake you. Whatever you choose to create, keep it as simple and uncomplicated as possible. This might require you to rework your ideas.

· Get out there!! The internet is a wonderful and magical place opening up opportunities where there is none. However, for an artist, you must join local guilds or clubs, contact galleries, talk to local artists, and participate in an art show… There are wonderful resources for finding out about marketing yourself as an artists and ideas for getting out in your community. AVOID isolation and FIND your artistic support network off line as well as on.

The spirits have one warning…

“When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is the crazy.”

And remember…

“Whenever you feel blue... start breathing again!” PUGS and LICKS, Brigit, the Gypsy Pug

What will Swami "P" tell you?

Dear Swami P:

Will I be successful in my soap business?

Your Friend,

Michelle

http://www.chocolateandmarmaladetea.blogspot.com/

http://www.thevintagesage.blogspot.com/

Dear Michelle:

I will explore what the ancestors say though my Mantra, Blessings and Meditations cards...



In this incarnation, we see Lord Vishnu become a turtle avatar. It was the churning of the ocean that created him. He is a symbol of perseverence, and as with any new business you must perserve. It is at this time things must develop and take shape. Lord Vishnu, seen as Kurma here, comes to us to give us what has been lost from humanity. I would ask you, what can you do, or put in your soap that provides something that humanity sorely needs? Something nourishing? Find this and you find your success. And remember...

When God, who created the entire universe with all of

its glories, decides to deliver a message to humanity, He WILL

NOT use, as His messenger, a person on cable TV with a bad

hairstyle...

HE Will Use A PUG!!

Be Well my Friend!!

Stay tuned Michelle will share Ghost Hunting Experience on www.theplayoflightandshadows.blogspot.com later tonight!

ASK the Pug: Pug Tarot

Dear Pug:

Will this upcoming year be better?

Your Friend in Pugness,

Sonia from www.darkravensnest.blogspot.com

Dear Sonia:


Innovation and enterprise will arise from your family history and you could become a powerful benefactor. This enterprise may be something that will take time to establish, but it has the power to generate huge influence and security. Beware, however, of overlooking the seemingly insignificant, or being foolish when this opportunity presents itself. Over all, the Spirits say it is a more positive year centered in family, or your home.

The Spirits say: “"Every Pug has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
　
　

ASK the PUG: First Reader Question Answered!

Dear Brigit:

Great and wise pup, hear my question:

We live in a fast pace world and do you think that the people of the world will ever slow down take a look around and see what they have missed???

You’re Friend,

Debb from http://www.halloweenjinglesbellsboo.blogspot.com

Dear Debb:

I consulted the spirits using my special spirit board. The spirits say:

“The past is part of a powerful force that shapes the future… this is what the past has given birth too. Half of the craziness is created because people do everything to avoid their fears… even imaginary ones... and of people who control life for their benefit and entertainment. Busyness is a drug used to avoid loneliness, emptiness, and spiritual confusion. The other half of craziness comes because of what society, culture, work, family and self asks of the individual. Some of it is genuine; some is giving into the pressure out of guilt and a feeling of have too.

The secret to changing your present and future is: changing your perspective.

Remember this sacred teaching:

Crowded elevator smells different to PUG ( or in human case: to a MIDGET).”

PUGGY HUGS,

Brigit the Pug

Voice of the Spirits!!

Remember you can ASK THE PUG!!

Send your questions to zelmar1027@gmail.com!!