Artwork by Teresa Salerno Christine Karron CHILD ORACLE Loving Guidance and Renewal with Benny Blue (is 3 BisexORACLE Loving Guidance and Renewal with Benny Blue ASEINNER CHILD ORACLE Loving Guidance and Renewal with Benny Blue Copyright © Teresa Salerno 2022 Artwork Copyright © Christine Karron 2022 All rights reserved. Other than for personal use, no part of this book may be reproduced in any way, in whole or part without the written consent of the copyright holder or publisher. These cards are intended for spiritual and emotional guidance only. They are not intended to replace medical assistance or treatment. Published by Blue Gaia World Publishers® 80 Glen Tower Drive, Glen Waverley Victoria, Australia 3150 info@bluegaiapublishing.com www.bluegaiapublishing.com Text by Teresa Salerno Artwork by Christine Karron Edited by Natalie Stiles Blue Gaia World Publishers® is a registered trademark & imprint of Blue Angel Gallery Pty. Ltd. ISBN: 978-1-922573-44-5 ASESAECONTENTS Welcome to Bunny Burrow Benny Blessing Using the Cards Card Spreads Card Meanings 1. Inner Voice 2. Heart Wisdom 3. Self-Love 4. Ina Tangle 5. Treat Yourself 6. Support 7. Fertile Foundation 8. Growth 9. Pursue Your Dreams 10. Grateful for the Storm 11. Be Decisive 12. Balanced Perception 13. Joyful Expression 14, Weighed Down 15. Create 16. Refuel 17. Superpower 18, Live and Learn 19. Bet on You 20. Silent Night 21. Be Studious ASE22. Lucky Bunny 62 23. Peace and Love 64 24. You Are Enough 66 25. Resilience 68 26. Slow Down 70 27. Transformation 73 28. Seasons of Change 75 29. All Wrapped Up 78 30. Belonging 80 31. Unconditional Love 83 32. Fly Free 86 33. Pace Yourself 88 34. Inspiration 91 35. Curiosity 94 36. Star Guidance 96 37. Authenticity 98 38. Self-Care 100 39. Bend and Be 103 40. Natural Connection 105 41. Tenderness 107 42. Celebrate 109 43. Beautiful Soul 111 44, Odd Sock 113 45. Hungry Bunny 115 46. The Gift of Giving 117 About the Author 120 About the Artist 121 Also available from Blue Gaia 123 5 ASEBisexWELCOME TO BUNNY BURROW! The air is sweet, the ground bursts with harvest vegetables and bunnies of all stripes and colours hop through wildflower fields to go about their daily business. There are proud bunnies and loud bunnies, sad bunnies and glad bunnies, but there are no bunnies like our helpful friend, Benny Blue. Curiosity and a willingness to take chances and grow through mistakes make Benny a perfect guide in tough times. Benny gets up to all sorts of mischief and learns many lessons. His playful exploits and explorations provide insight into ups and downs, surprises and sidesteps. With a gentle approach of wonder and compassion, Benny’s supportive and healing presence helps us navigate our world with confidence and care. There is a little bit of Benny Blue in all of us. Let him take you by the hand and lead you into the heart of Bunny Burrow, where your inner child awaits. ASEBENNY BLESSING Before using these cards for the first time, you may choose to bless the deck. You can do this in your own way or by saying the Benny blessing. Close your eyes and take a moment to centre yourself, Place your hand on the deck. Say: I cleanse this deck to renew its energy. | ask that all guidance be given with kindness and respect. | bless this deck with love and open my heart to the gentle guidance of Benny Blue. May he hop happily into my heart and show me the way forward. USING THE CARDS Oracle cards are just one of many ways we can receive guidance from the Universe. They can offer support, clarity and comfort in times of need. They can also uplift and encourage us to walk our unique life path with confidence, reassured that we are in step with the Universe. ARSECreated with the purest of intentions, these cards are here to help you connect with the wisdom of your inner child. They will assist you in understanding your emotions and how they influence your patterns and behaviours. Shine a gentle light on wounds of the past and make loving, healing changes in your life as Benny Blue helps you see yourself as a whole being rather than a fragmented self. These cards can answer many questions, though they are ideally consulted when you need a warm hug from a fluffy friend. They offer insight into the past to aid in bettering the present. Each card provides an affirmation to ground you in the here and now, so you can manifest its energy and wisdom. Whenever you would like some guidance, shuffle the cards and ask the Universe for help. Hold a question or topic in your mind or ask for the most relevant and helpful message to emerge. Draw cards in whatever way feels comfortable to you, or use one of the following spreads. ASECARD SPREADS One Card One Heart This spread is useful for gaining insight or advice re- lating to a heartfelt question. Hold a question in your heart or speak it aloud. Fan the cards in your hands or on a flat surface with the pictures facing down. Hover your hands over the cards until you feel a sense of warmth or tingling in your palm. Draw whichever card feels right. Take in the image and make a note of what comes to you. Read the message and allow its wisdom to enrich your insights. ASEThree Fates Spread This spread provides insight into the past, present and future. Shuffle the deck until you feel guided to stop. Split the deck into three piles with your non-dominant hand and reassemble them. Draw three cards from the top of the deck and place them in front of you. The first card represents past influences. The second card is your current energy or situation. The third card represents how best to approach your future. Turn each card over one at a time. Give yourself time to soak in each image and message individually before moving on to the next. Then consider them collectively. 2. Present ASEARSE1. INNER VOICE Benny hasn’t been invited out to play with the other bunnies, but that’s okay. Whenever he feels sad, he listens to the loving voice inside and feels better. When you are your own best friend, being alone is never lonely. Listen. A wise soul wishes to communicate with you. It is your inner self, here to show you the way forward. Your inner self appears in many forms: as the voice inside your head, the tug behind your heart, or the longing in your soul. They speak to you now in a kind and comforting voice, showering you with loving support. Your inner self is reaching out to give you a big hug and tell you everything will be alright. If you’ve recently been through a tough time, your inner self comes with words 13 ASEof love and healing to help you recover. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of self-doubt, neglecting the yearnings of your soul for the safety of the familiar, your inner self encourages you to step boldly into the future. Let go of fear and doubt. Your inner self is your biggest cheerleader and your best friend. They know what to do. You need only listen and accept the guidance of your authentic self with loving trust. Your heart would never lead you astray. Listening to your inner self and respecting your path enough to walk it with trust is the purest form of self- love. It is a treasure you give to yourself — the gift of Inner Voice. Affirmation Repeat the affirmation three times, or as many times as needed to connect with your inner self: 1 am my inner self and my inner self is me. When | connect with my inner self, | stay true to me. ASE2. HEART WISDOM. The song of Benny’s heart changes every day. It can be upbeat and thump along with his happy feet. Other days, it’s slow and melancholy. Whatever the song, Benny knows he can always change it by tuning in toa different frequency. Your heart is big enough to embrace the world. You feel guided to help those in need and appear to have inexhaustible reserves of love for those who have been deprived or hurt. Your generous spirit has no limits, but even you can’t be everywhere at once. Our souls are made to serve, but no one can be a cauldron forever. Even the great water tables beneath the earth are replenished. ASEHeart Wisdom asks you to take a step back and listen to the urgings of your heart. Have you been pushing yourself too hard in the service of others? Have you pursued the priorities of another over your own? Giving to others at the expense of the self can hurt even the most generous of hearts. This card gently requests that you take care of your own heart. To be of service to others, we must first help ourselves. It can be challenging to know what's right for you when you've spent a lifetime caring for others. Begin by tuning in to your heart and listening to its guidance. Place your hands over your heart. Let your shoulders drop and relax your body. Ask yourself what you truly want. Be honest and don’t settle for cheap alternatives or easy fixes that ignore your true needs. Self-care requires a willingness to delve deep into oneself and be open to new possibilities. When you feel calm and grounded in your answer and reassured of your path, you will know it is right for you. The song of your heart is playing beneath the clamour and clang of your cluttered mind. Tune in. Listen. ASAEAffirmation Repeat the affirmation three times or as many times as needed to connect with your heart: I quiet my mind to hear the song of my heart. The cauldron of my soul is refilled and replenished with love. ASE3, SERE-LOVE Benny loves to cuddle up with his teddy after a big day, When he’s down and lonely, a big hug from Benny the Teddy always makes him feel better. When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you see a soul deserving of love? It’s easier than we might expect to fall into reflexive patterns of negativity and self-criticism, where every success is brushed aside and every mistake is taken as further proof of inadequacy. When nothing we do is good enough, it doesn’t take long for our self-perception to warp — for us to feel as though we are not enough. This card asks you to be kinder to yourself, to treat yourself with the generosity and love you afford others. When you’re being self-critical, ask whether you would 18 ASAEspeak that way to someone you care about. Treat yourself as you would a precious loved one. You are unique in so many ways and deserve to be loved by the person closest to you — you! Remember, we are not made unworthy of love by our actions or inactions. Who we are is already enough. We are worthy of restorative rest, connection and the blessings that come with being alive simply because we exist. Give yourself a big hug. You deserve it. Affirmation Repeat the following affirmation three times or until you feel relaxed and full of love: 1am worthy of adoration and respect. | love myself exactly as | am. ASEBae 4. INA TANGLE Oh no, Benny was lassoing horses with Rancher Cotton and got all tangled up! Not to worry, Benny knows how to get out of tricky situations. Life’s tricky tangles test, challenge and provide us with opportunities to grow wiser and stronger. They can be blessings in disguise. The obstacles we must work through build our resilience and ready us for all that lies ahead. It’s easy to get caught up in a problem. We may become overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed. This can lead to overthinking, overworking or a sense of paralysis that causes us to linger in a state of unease and stress. ASEThis card reminds you that you are stronger than you believe. You are a fierce soul, capable of rising to any challenge. No matter how overwhelming a problem may seem, there is always a solution. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from those better equipped or who have experience with this type of dilemma. Use the problem- solving tools you’ve acquired through your other challenges to rise to this one. It might take a few tries to figure it all out, but you will be so proud of yourself when you become untangled. You are more. capable than you think. The hardest knot to untie is often the first one. Soon, you will see it all unravel. You only need to begin. Affirmation Repeat the affirmation below three times or until you feel ready to take on any challenge: lam strong, fierce, free and capable of overcoming any challenge | see. 21 ASE> RT 5. TREAT YOURSELF Benny loves a treat at the end of a big day. Some of the older bunnies scold him for snacking on chocolote- covered carrots. Fortunately, Benny knows it’s okay to enjoy what he loves without guilt. Balance makes Benny a healthy, happy bunny. It can sometimes feel like life has too many rules that we must contort ourselves to every day to meet the expectations of others. Rules exist to keep us safe and healthy, They provide structure in our organisations, boundaries in our relationships and security in uncertain times. They can help us develop healthy, helpful habits for life. Most of the time, it’s in our best interest to follow them — but not always. Sometimes, rules really are made to be broken. if you've been feeling tired, rundown, or let down, this card encourages you to take a break from routine. Free 22 ASAEyourself of rigid routine and do something fresh and exciting. What would do you most want to do right now? If it’s within your power and doesn’t impact yourself or others in a harmful way, do it. Binge watch a new series, buy a cake even though it’s nobody’s birthday, or get your hair styled in a fun and crazy way. Enjoy a special treat. You’ve earned it. Affirmation Repeat the following affirmation three times or until you feel relaxed and ready to play: When | treat myself to life, | am treated well by life. 23 ASE6. SUPPORT Benny loves to splash around in the ocean with the other bunnies, but he doesn’t always feel confident in the water, Bunnies aren’t the best swimmers, so he gets nervous paddling too far from shore. Whenever Benny feels scared or unsure, he puts on his floaties. They give him support and confidence to play safely. Though we may sometimes think of ourselves as lone islands, we are one in a chain of islands stretching further than the eye can see. We may be blinded by the sun or have our view shrouded in fog, but just because we cannot see those around us, it doesn’t mean they aren’t there. We are never as alone as we fear. This card comes to reassure you that helpful people surround you or are on their way to you. You have more oy AMSHEEsupport than you realise. Remember to reach out and accept it. If you feel overwhelmed or like you’re being pulled in a hundred directions, connect with those who wish to lighten your load. Like the ocean, life provides many unpredictable conditions. You don’t have to do everything alone. Asking for help isn’t an admittance of weakness. It’s a sign of strength. Reach out and accept the help available to you. It’s time to swim supported and without fear. Affirmation Repeat the following affirmation three times or until you feel open to receiving help: 1am safe and supported in times of vulnerability. Having the courage to accept help when needed expands my potential for fun, new experiences. 25 ASAE7. FERTILE FOUNDATION Pa Blue has harvested many tasty carrots from this year’s crop. Though some are small, wonky or misshapen, they will be just as delicious as the rest. Benny knows there is more going on in the garden than can be seen. Be patient. Manifesting takes time. Working hard without seeing immediate evidence of change can be discouraging. When you plant a seed, a lot happens beneath the surface. You do not need to see the seed sprout to know it is growing. You do not need to see change occurring to feel it in your heart. This card asks you not to be discouraged by the slow, steady pace of growth. When a seed of change is planted and cultivated with tender care and patience, its roots grow deep enough to withstand the test of time. 26 ASENurture your seed with patience and love. Still, the result of your efforts might not be as you imagined. Find comfort in knowing that your efforts will never go unrewarded. Developing skills to support your growth creates a fertile foundation for long-term abundance, so you can nourish and protect your seed through all challenges. Expand your awareness and be open to different manifestations of your dream or goal. Do not be discouraged if your apple seed sprouts a lemon tree. It is our responsibility and privilege to plant the seed, but how it grows is in the hands of Mother Nature. You might be pleasantly surprised to realise your harvest is even more abundant than you dared to dream. Affirmation Repeat the following affirmation three times or until you feel your spirits lift and your perspective broaden: 1am patient as | till the fields of success and splendour. ! plant my seeds and joy sprouts within me. 7 ASAEwe Eee 8. GROWTH It’s Benny’s birthday! He can’t wait to celebrate with all his bunny friends. He’s excited to be growing up but also a little nervous. What if he’s not ready to be big? With his friends and family around, Benny knows that whatever trips him up won’t keep him down forever. Sometimes life trips us up. On the path to success, we will inevitably meet obstacles. Setbacks are essential to growth. If we are never challenged, we will never rise. This card encourages you to slip ‘up’ by growing through challenges and seeing them as a chance to expand your abilities, knowledge and understanding. Don’t get tripped up by the pressure to perform perfectly. Your inner critic is often louder and harsher than the comments of others. Be kind to yourself in 28 ASE