I was delighted to be shortlisted for the College of Psychic Studies annual art competition — along with folks like the wonderful Hazel Florez. The winners:

Ancestor (Shell) by Mimei Thompson @mimei_t

1st runner-up: Inner Fire by Virginia Shepley
2nd runner-up: Elements of Nature in Earth by Tejas Patel

Judges’ choices:
Water of Life by Emma Duggan
Psychic Symphony by Shafina Jaffer
Realm I by Samir Mahmood
sky-mask bearing the hint of eyes, or of a mouth, or perhaps both [pink-green psychic portal] by Cecilia Charlton

See images of the art work at the College’s IG account.

It’s been a busy week: Friday the deep listening event. New events are always a challenge, but First Friday crowds made sure a few people wandered upstairs, and a few deliberately arrived. We had some fun thinking and talking about sound, listening and toning. I played my chimes and bowls, and we all played from the Big Box of Percussion (if you know, you know — many have enjoyed its delights).

Sunday was the Fortune Telling event at Ami’s Star + Splendor in conjunction with the Victorian Stroll through Troy (NY). We readers were kept busy most of the day, the few lulls offering a much needed opportunity to stretch and hydrate. It’s been quite some time since I have read so much and I was a bit anxious that I would feel overwhelmed, but I had a great time and people seemed to really enjoy the readings and find them useful. Resetting your assumptions is always worthwhile. A day in such good company is always restorative. Jen, Ami, Otter, Kylie and Vesta, too, helped make the day joyful and interesting. And the shop is full of wonders.

I’m already scheduled to read Tarot at Create Gallery on the Solstice Night celebrations in Catskill. I think I may schedule some more reading opportunities very soon. An excuse to wear more hats!