Have you ever wondered if your soul chose this life before you were born? Or why certain fears, gifts, or relationships seem to follow you throughout your lifetime?

In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Meli Guidance, an Akashic Records reader, past life psychic, channeling teacher, author, and host of the Mystical & Practical podcast. Together we explore reincarnation, soul plans, spirit guides, karma, and how understanding your soul's journey can bring healing and clarity to your life.

Meli shares the remarkable story of her own spiritual awakening—from a frightening childhood encounter with spirit that caused her to shut down her psychic abilities for decades, to the unexpected experiences that eventually led her to embrace her gifts and help others reconnect with their own souls.

Whether you're brand new to the Akashic Records or have been exploring spirituality for years, this episode offers a thoughtful, grounded introduction to some of the biggest questions we can ask:

• Why are we here?
• Did we choose our parents and life circumstances?
• What is karma, really?
• How do spirit guides communicate with us?
• And what can our past lives teach us about the present?

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ Meli's extraordinary path from marketing professional to Akashic Records reader

✨ A childhood spiritual encounter that shaped her relationship with the unseen world

✨ How grief became the catalyst for her spiritual awakening

✨ The life-changing impact of Journey of Souls by Michael Newton

✨ What the Akashic Records are—and what they are not

✨ Reincarnation, soul families, and spirit guides

✨ How soul plans are created before birth

✨ Why many fears and recurring patterns may originate in past lives

✨ A compassionate understanding of karma beyond punishment

✨ Soul ages and how they influence our life experiences

✨ Why so many spiritually curious people feel called toward entrepreneurship and purpose-driven work

✨ How to know when you're being called to explore the Akashic Records yourself

Connect with Meli Guidance

Website: Meli Guidance | Akashic Records, Past Lives & Spirit Guides

Instagram: @meliguidance

Podcast: Mystical & Practical

Books Mentioned

• Journey of Souls by Michael Newton
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

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Until next time—keep following your curiosity, trust your intuition, and remember that your soul's journey is still unfolding.

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Flower Agate is often described as a crystal of peace, growth, and gentle transformation—but what if we've been telling the wrong story?

In this episode of The Crystal Library, we're taking a closer look at one of the most beloved modern crystals and uncovering the fascinating geology behind its signature "flowers."

Along the way, we investigate the claim that Flower Agate was "discovered in 2018," examine how information spreads through the crystal community, and explore the difference between a geological discovery and a marketing story. Then we dive into the science of how Flower Agate actually forms—and why its iconic blossoms are evidence of changing, unstable conditions deep within the Earth.

That geological story leads to a powerful reframe: perhaps growth isn't something that happens after life settles down. Maybe uncertainty, change, and transition are part of the formation process itself.

Whether you're drawn to Flower Agate for its beauty, its symbolism, or simply your curiosity about crystals, this episode offers a fresh perspective that bridges geology, critical thinking, and personal reflection.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• What Flower Agate actually is from a geological perspective
• The truth behind the phrase "discovered in 2018"
• How Flower Agate forms inside volcanic rock
• Why the stone's signature flowers develop during changing conditions
• The difference between geological facts and crystal folklore
• A new way of thinking about growth, uncertainty, and transformation
• A simple practice for working intentionally with Flower Agate

As always, remember that crystal healing is a complementary spiritual practice and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

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bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com

How do we make our dreams real without burning ourselves out in the process?

In this special Lammas bonus episode of Big Crystal Energy, I pull a collective reading using the Seasons of the Witch: Lammas Oracle and walk through the beautiful Bird Feeder Spread from the guidebook.

Centered around the question, "How can you contribute to making dreams a reality?", this reading becomes less about chasing bigger goals and more about honoring the quiet, steady work that creates lasting change.

Together, we explore what it means to pause before pushing forward, listen to the whispers of your soul, release the fear of being seen, and trust that meaningful progress is built one small, consistent step at a time.

Along the way, I also share a personal revelation about something I've been quietly working toward—a deeper certification in crystal healing—and why this reading challenged me to stop waiting for the "perfect" moment before sharing my journey.

Whether you own this oracle deck or not, you can follow along using any tarot or oracle deck by asking the same questions and reflecting on what arises for you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why Lammas invites us to rethink what contribution really means
• A collective reading using the Bird Feeder Spread
• The symbolism behind the Poppy, Iced Tea, Bird Feeder, Bushels of Apples, and Bakery cards
• Why resting and listening may be the most productive first step
• Releasing perfectionism and allowing yourself to be seen while you're still growing
• How repetition, practice, and small victories create lasting transformation
• Why your unfinished work still has value

Journal Prompts

• What dream is asking for your attention right now?
• Where are you waiting to be "finished" before allowing yourself to be seen?
• What small action could you take today that future you will be grateful for?
• Whose expectations are you carrying that no longer belong to you?
• How can you celebrate your progress instead of waiting for the final outcome?

If this reading resonates, I'd love to hear what cards you pull for yourself. Tag me on Instagram with your own Bird Feeder Spread, or join the conversation over on Substack where I'll be sharing photos of the cards and a deeper written reflection.

Happy Lammas, and may your harvest begin with one small, meaningful step.

Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Please message me with any questions or comments.
bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com