By Terri C.
with the Shadowscapes Tarot
They say “April Showers bring May Flowers.” If that’s the case then my garden should be filled with color next month. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the Storm Faeries have been VERY busy. After a very mild winter, we are receiving record amounts of rain. This reminds me to be thankful that I do not work outside for a living.
The beginning of April may prove to be a challenge for you. It’s time to let go of the past heartache and suffering that you have gone through. Release the past and realize that today is a new day. Today can be the beginning of the rest of your life. Look at it as a new start. Unfurl your wings and take flight. Don’t look back on past pain. This does not necessarily mean that you get a free pass from responsibility. If you have wronged someone ask for forgiveness. Then forgive yourself and move forward.
During the middle of the month, it is time to finish up that Spring Cleaning. The Fae want you to get in a little deeper this year. Really look at the things you are holding on to. Ask yourself, "are they serving your higher purpose?" It is time to let go of some of these material possessions. They are taking up space and making clutter. Letting go can be very beneficial. It can improve the energy flow in your home and/or office. Think about what you can give away or donate.
You might receive some resistance from those around you for letting go, especially from your children. Think of the clothes and toys that they have outgrown... They are taking up space and creating stagnant energy. Someone else could be in need of exactly those items.
As night follows day and spring follows winter, you will see this early April chaos settle into a nice and even flow as the month progresses. Take a step back and allow that to happen. Sometimes when we take ourselves (our emotions), out of the equation things level themselves out much faster than if we get in there and try to manipulate or force things to happen.
At the end of the month and into the beginning of May, resist the urge to retreat within. A little contemplation is good, but when that becomes obsessive, it is no longer healthy. This is a good time to focus on family and friends. Bring them together and enjoy each others’ company. This also proves to be a good time to complete any writing projects that you might have or any projects that require attention to fine detail.
A nice stone to carry this month is Howlite. 
This stone decreases selfishness, stress, pain and rudeness. It also reduces that critical state of mind and relieves insomnia. It helps heighten creativity. It also balances calcium levels in the body and aids teeth, bones and soft tissue.
As always, I hope you find that this message from the Fae helps guide you through the ups and downs of this month!! Remember to say a special little thank you to our Fae Friends for the guidance, insight and entertainment!
See you again next month and keep the faith!