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Bird Vibes Meditation Cards
Spiritual Insight Through Birds (A 54-Card Deck and Guidebook)
Illustrated by Heather Bale
Published by Beyond Words
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
This beautifully illustrated and versatile 54-card deck and full-color, 152-page booklet showcase a great variety of birds found in various parts of North America and explore how they relate to the eight principal chakras on the body. The cards may be used for meditation, for learning about birds, and for seeking spiritual guidance.
Have you ever celebrated the newest hatchling of a mated pair of Red-tailed Hawks, listened to the crooning of a Common Loon on a misty morning, or experienced the magic of a Snowy Owl’s four-foot wingspan as it flies above your head? If you haven’t already started to notice the kinds of birds around you, you will once you start using this deck.
Bird Vibes Meditation Cards is an inspired deck and booklet of fifty-four cards based on birds that may be seen in the cities, countryside, and forests of North America. Fifty birds are grouped by eight chakras according to the bird’s coloring, habitat, or other characteristics, with an additional card for each season. Designed to be a simple addition to your daily practice, the short but poetic descriptions and bird facts in Bird Vibes will help you seek meaning through the messages of birds, connect you to the energy around and within you, and shed light on your spiritual path. Whether you’re interested in learning about birds, chakras, or meditation, these cards encourage a love for nature and instill gratitude for our feathered friends.
Have you ever celebrated the newest hatchling of a mated pair of Red-tailed Hawks, listened to the crooning of a Common Loon on a misty morning, or experienced the magic of a Snowy Owl’s four-foot wingspan as it flies above your head? If you haven’t already started to notice the kinds of birds around you, you will once you start using this deck.
Bird Vibes Meditation Cards is an inspired deck and booklet of fifty-four cards based on birds that may be seen in the cities, countryside, and forests of North America. Fifty birds are grouped by eight chakras according to the bird’s coloring, habitat, or other characteristics, with an additional card for each season. Designed to be a simple addition to your daily practice, the short but poetic descriptions and bird facts in Bird Vibes will help you seek meaning through the messages of birds, connect you to the energy around and within you, and shed light on your spiritual path. Whether you’re interested in learning about birds, chakras, or meditation, these cards encourage a love for nature and instill gratitude for our feathered friends.
About The Author
Photograph by Angela Gordon
Catherine C. Bastedo has taught Reiki at all levels, led workshops and retreats, volunteered as a wellness coach for cancer survivors, and sat on the board of a nonprofit organization devoted to women’s health. She practices yoga and meditation and writes online articles related to complementary health. Catherine spent her childhood in northwestern Ontario, obtained her MA in Canadian Studies, and now lives in Gatineau, Quebec. She enjoyed a career at a senior level with the Canadian government and then was executive director of an international nonprofit that promoted and supported Canadian studies, before turning to her writing and energy work. She loves spending time with family, being outdoors, and traveling, and is always curious to learn about the flora and fauna of other countries, especially the birds! For more information, please visit www.CatherineCBastedo.com.
About The Illustrator
Product Details
- Publisher: Beyond Words (December 26, 2023)
- Length: 152 pages
- ISBN13: 9781582709109
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Raves and Reviews
“Catherine’s Bird Vibes Meditation Cards unveil the intricate tapestry of the chakras, delving into their mental and emotional significance in easy to follow yet profound terms. Each uniquely designed card offers an enlightening experience through spiritual messages, while embracing meditation with expert-suggested techniques. All levels of practitioners will gain new insights and unlock spiritual wisdom. Adorned with breathtaking artwork by Heather Bale, these spiritually enriching cards seamlessly blend wisdom and aesthetics, inviting you to explore the realms of the mind and soul. I can't wait to share the cards with my students and community. What an elevating experience for all!”
– Devinder Kaur, owner and director of the PranaShanti Yoga Centre
“Bird Vibes Meditation Cards will certainly be a staple in my private practice, healing circles, and reiki classes. My clients always love and appreciate the clear and concise messages that speak directly to the heart of the matter, while connecting us to the natural world. I am delighted that Catherine has birthed her new creation, with the very interesting bird facts, thoughts on chakras and meditation, great ideas on how to use the deck, and most of all, her insightful wisdom. Her wonderful vibrations will continue to fly around the world!”
– Julie Desmarais, visionary spiritual guide and healing facilitator,
Holographic-Usui Reiki master teacher
“Open the door, push up the window, step through the portal into insights to help guide your soul and heart into abundance and love. Catherine Bastedo does it again... splendidly.”
– Susun Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal Series, founder of the Wise Woman Center, and editor-in-chief of Ash Tree Publishing
"Bird Vibes is amazing! Catherine Bastedo links information about birds together with her spiritual teachings."
– Chris Earley, interpretive biologist and education coordinator, The Arboretum, University of Guelph, and author of American Birding Association's Field Guide to the Birds of Ontario, Feed the Birds, and Warblers of Eastern Nort
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