Lessons with Wesley

As Pride Month comes to a close, what wisdom can the cards and Ogham offer about living authentically, loving ourselves, and honoring who we truly are?  Card Pull - Attitude = Desiring a Balance Ogham Stick - Hawthorn = protection, cleansing, defense  As always, if you feel drawn to, you may donate to me via Venmo: @John-Ginn-8 Please email stories, questions, etc. to lessonswithwesley@gmail.com. 

Get ready to look inward and see what you need to 'hand over'. This episode is "What Are You Handing Over?"  We are coming out of the Summer Solstice; the Oak King is at his highest power, but even he realizes his time is over which is why he peacefully hands over the power to the Holly King.  One time has ended, so other wonderful things may begin! As always, if you feel drawn...

Sometimes the things we hide the deepest are not our wounds; sometimes they are our gifts. As I settled into my new meditation space and set the intention for this week's card and Ogham pull, the message that emerged was both simple and profound: Hidden Depths — Something hidden is ready to come to light. Apple Ogham — Gifts, blessings, healing, and the magic that unfolds when we become whole...

In this episode, you will hear from the inverted Page of Cups and the Ogham Stick 'Elder'. They speak of knowing it is ok to play, to dream, to take a break during transitional times, but to have the maturity to know when it is time to "pay the piper"! Enjoy!  As always, if you feel drawn to, you may donate to me via Venmo: @John-Ginn-8 Please email stories, questions, etc. to...

This episode is deeply personal. It is the final card pull, the final Ogham stick, and the final episode I will record in the home and sanctuary Nathan and I created together. This morning, I sat in the folly one last time, surrounded by the pathways, trees, and quiet energy we poured love into over the years, simply giving thanks. The cards could not have spoken more clearly: Smudge - clearing en...

In this episode, I decided to pull a card from the "Enchanted Forest" Oracle Deck. Why? It's May and everything is blooming and all shades of green! The card speaks of trusting your inner guidance with clarity and purpose.  As always, if you feel drawn to, you may donate to me via Venmo: @John-Ginn-8 Please email stories, questions, etc. to lessonswithwesley@gmail.com. 

Sometimes the very thing we try to clear away is the thing that was meant to nourish us. In this episode, “The Gift in the Thorns,” I share a simple, yet powerful moment; what we once saw as a nuisance, revealed itself as a blessing. Guided by: Ancestors & Spirit Guides The energy of Birch - new beginnings, change, grace, and protection. This episode invites you to reflect: What have you been...

Today's episode is something a little different. It was inspired by a simple moment during Easter Sunday; I was watching intention, presence, and love being offered, and it was confirmed that we all have access to that same energy. So instead of just listening, this episode invites you to pause, breathe, and receive. Find a quiet space. Take a deep breath. Allow yourself to be open. No expect...

Ready for some Spring cleaning?! What hidden dirt/struggle is there within you? Like dirt under the stove, no one else can see it, but you know it's there.  You don't need to always scrub harder; you might need to find the joy and let more light in! For this episode, I went with the Fantasy Cats Oracle by Paolo Barbieri & Sasha Graham.  As always, if you feel drawn to, you may donate...

This one is a little different and truly special. In this episode, you’re invited to join me in your own automatic writing practice and discover how the messages you receive align with the card pull and Ogham stick. Set your space. Let your pen flow. And ask yourself:  “What message does Love have for me?” You may be surprised by what comes through. Let’s connect, listen, and write together. Eliza...

In just a few days we arrive at the Spring Equinox, that rare moment when the Earth pauses in balance, when light and dark stand as equals. Nature reminds us that before growth begins, harmony must return, so today’s card pull asks a simple question for all of us:  From where does your wisdom come? What is your instinct? What is the root of your power? As always, if you feel drawn to, you may dona...

For this episode, I decided to do a three card pull standing for past, present, and future; my intention was asking for us as a collective whole. We celebrated the structures we built. Now we are emotionally questioning them. Soon we will find the courage to reshape them. This is the journey of awakening. First comfort. Then disruption. Then courage. As always, if you feel drawn to, you may donate...

Get ready for a fantastic card pull from the 'Wisdom of the Elders' oracle deck and the knowledge from the Ogham Sticks.  I did a card pull for myself during the six planetary alignments asking, "How do I fit? What is my part in this connection with all of us?" Afterwards, I did another pull with the same intent but for you dear listeners! The results are amazing! As always, if...

What if renewal isn’t about becoming someone new, but remembering who you’ve always been? For this week’s episode of Lessons with Wesley, I pulled from the Enchanted Forest Oracle by Empathsoul and the Ogham stick ‘Yew’. Fountain of Youth - Let go of what no longer serves your highest good. Yew - Death and resurrection; the sacred doorway. We are still shedding. Still burning away the old skins. S...

May this episode of Lessons with Wesley help prepare you for the Year of the Fire Horse which starts tomorrow the 17th of February! I pulled from the Celtic Magic deck and the Ogham, and if this isn’t perfect for this week, I don’t know what is.  Clean Pease Strae (the Gaelic Reel)...joy, good influence, new encounters, and the invitation to stop overthinking and step onto the dance floor of life....

In this episode, we explore the quiet courage it takes to ask for help. The inverted Two of Swords urges us to remove the blindfolds of pride, of fear, and to see clearly and to reach out. This is the Year of the Fire Horse; the time to act, to gallop, to burn through limitations, but even the strongest rider needs a map, a guide, and a companion. Join me as we speak about embracing support, shedd...

Have you dimmed your light for others' comfort? Held back your voice out of fear or habit? This week's episode is a fierce invitation to rise and is rooted in a stunning card pull from the Wisdom of the Elders Oracle ( #40 Talking Circle - Listening ) and the Yew Ogham stick, signifying death and rebirth. We’ll explore:  Reclaiming your voice & truth  Letting go of perfection & d...

Have you forgotten the sacred hum of your own soul? This week’s episode invites you to slow down, tune in, and remember what you already are. With the Empress (inverted) from the Celtic Dragon Tarot guiding the way, we explore what it means to protect your energy, honor your divine feminine intuition, and unveil your frequency only when you choose. Believe in yourself. Trust your knowing. Radiate...

“I don’t mourn the past, but I remember.” In the newest episode of Lessons with Wesley, we walk through memory and meaning, sparked by a card pull that couldn’t have been more perfect:  Card #9 - Ancestors & Spirit Guides from the Wisdom of the Elders deck by Shawn Leonard, Tracey Metallic, and Aaron Googoo. This card appeared after a funeral, after walking the outside corridors of my old high...

We lit our Yule fires. We whispered our intentions. Now… we stand in the space between the sacred stillness before the bloom. This week’s episode invites you to honor the pregnant pause; that mystical moment where transformation stirs beneath the surface.  Our card pull from the Celtic Dragon Tarot brought us the inverted Death; not a finality, but a quiet turning. The old is fading softly. The ne...

Episode 25 - "Saddle the Soul: Embracing the Fire Horse Energy of 2026" Are you ready to ride forward with intention? This week on Lessons with Wesley, we pull back the veil on what it means to step boldly into the year of the Fire Horse; a time of transformation, truth, and fiery movement. The Celtic Dragon Tarot gave us the Seven of Cups (inverted) — a message to stop daydreaming and s...

“Wintering with the Ancients, Part Five of Five: The Seed Beneath the Snow”  The journey completes its circle. As we emerge from the dark and sacred days of Yule, we pause to ask: What intention did you plant during the holy nights? What quiet gift now begins to stir beneath the frozen soil? Who or what will walk beside you as it blooms into the light? This final chapter brings a message of trust,...

The wind is shifting. The hooves are near. In this episode of Lessons with Wesley, we ride into the legend of the Wild Hunt — Odin’s winter procession through stormy skies — and explore the sacred tradition of offerings: milk, bread, whiskey, and soul. You’ll hear stories, receive guidance from the Celtic Healing Oracle and the Ogham and be invited to reflect on:  What must be burned away? What yo...

“Wintering with the Ancients – Part Three of Five: The Twelve Nights of Yule”. You’ll be guided through twelve journaling or meditation prompts, each one crafted to help you: Honor your ancestors Connect with your higher self Walk through winter’s darkness with clarity, intention, and integrity As Brigid’s sacred fire still glows from our last gathering, we ask: What is beginning to kindle within...

Ooh! Folks get ready for Part Two of Five! Lessons with Wesley, Episode 21 - Wintering with the Ancients Part Two of Five "Brigid’s Sacred Fire; The Inner Flame Awakens"! It will be released tomorrow morning. During the time of the upcoming Winter Solstice, is there something within you that has been burning to be set free? Do you need to find a balance as seen in the rising and setting...