September October 2023 Snake Oil/Nice To Meet You Again For The First Time

 Snake Oil - Nice To Meet You Again For The First time

 

Growing up in a suburb of Long island in the late seventies and eighties was very fortunate. Our neighborhood had some permanent human fixtures and always a revolving door of new neighbors coming in. More often than not the new arrivals had kids. My friends and I would curiously size up their belongings as they were unloaded from the moving trucks but also looked to see if the new kids were in our age bracket. Sometimes they were just annoying babies yet a surprising numbers were around our age. We would decide how, if at all friendly we would be with the newbies. The ones we did become friends with were of course brand new faces but familiar in some ways too. The quick bonds that often formed were a bit remarkable. It was like they were meant to be there but we didn’t consciously think about how or why they showed up. It required little effort and mostly enthusiasm and excitement to introduce the new kids to the neighborhood. We inevitably filled them in on the cool neighbors, the crazy ones, the ones to watch out for, and what we did for fun. Sometimes they would just become an extension of the group we already had and other times they would take the role, for a while of one of our best friends. This might create turmoil and even jealousy for previous best friends you had less time for or discarded in the process, but it was just part of shifting loyalties. For me this was generally focused on who was the most fun, or who I was attracted to in one way or another.

The same pattern was part of my school years from elementary school through college. The placement of someone next to you in home room, in gym class, or any class for that matter was  at times a quick opening of doors. Sometimes it initially began with having a little crush on your new friend and at times it was even reciprocal. Most notably for me (and I suspect much of the population in general) it didn’t matter whether the individual was male or female and it was rarely about actual sexual contact especially in the preteen years and more about an unexplained connection. The reality of human beings having some elements of natural bisexual tendencies, or platonic feelings that are still notably fervent is even more clear when we are younger. We tend to over-sexualize these aspects of our reality and see this through a limited lens versus the true multilayered aspects of why we are drawn to other people. Chemistry goes far beyond such simplicities as just sexual attraction and often includes being asexual but still having an intense love for another person. You can see this so clearly when two eleven year olds are best friends, whether male and male, female and female or male to female. It can seem like they are inseparable and truly adore each other, quite simply because they do! There were many silly childhood songs with taunts like “ Johnny and Mary sitting in a tree k-i-s-s-i-n-g, first comes love then comes marriage then comes little Johnny in a baby carriage...” The same joke or variations of it were based on a lack of understanding of our human need to have a close partner. Similar comments were often used to poke fun at really close same sex friendships as well. When we move out of our teens and become older, we tend to use creative, descriptive words like “Bromance.”  

 

I saw this instant pull of “meant to be friends” in the different restaurants I worked at in my late teens, twenties and my early thirties. There were young men and women (and once my best friend for years when I was twenty, was a 43 year old woman) I was immediately drawn to. We would sneak away on a break or decide to meet for lunch or a drink after work, and this would happen very quickly. This magnetic pull for me was triggered on occasion at the gyms I worked out in, events I attended, clubs I was part of, and other unique places. The process, while always different, still had a thread of noticeable patterning. It felt like you were attempting to rapidly fill each other in on your lives so far. Often you would find similarities or even extreme disparities that you were equally excited by. Whether the affinity was just for a few weeks, months, or even years, they were often instant glue. Some type of chemistry was always common. You may or may not have actually found the person attractive but the urge to hang out was always strong. For me, many of the people I was drawn to I had an almost instant respect for or/and they were just simply appealing to be around. And most important for me was they got my weird sense of humor and sometimes matched it.

When you step back and analyze the process, it is truly astonishing and clearly not simply by chance. The way life, the Universe, Spirit, God, or whatever term one may prefer, orchestrates family moves, school changes, the pull to be at the same restaurant or office, gym, etc... is unquestionably magical. When I left NY in my mid-twenties, I left a fairly close family, group of friends, and my sense of security behind. It was scary but I still knew I needed to make the change. For a number of different reasons I needed to do this, some reasons were immediately obvious and others became clear later on. The apartment complex, gym I joined, along with my new restaurant job brought a whole new group of friends, and even family to me rapidly. I would inevitably create a support group in just a few months and while they were technically new faces, many were quite familiar to me as well. I personally see no contradiction in this seeming duality.

What is actually happening when we meet brand new people that are new in one way but are also oddly familiar or just seem to fit perfectly at the time? There are a number of ways to look at this. One is karmic bonds. When you begin to understand that we do indeed reincarnate and have many lifetimes as we evolve, learn, and grow, we are bound to have souls we have been with before. They may be in different bodies, and in different times and places, yet the pull or essence is familiar. We may know some souls possibly as friends in one lifetime, enemies in another, part of the same family, as parent and child, coworkers on projects, or even romantically. This can explain the familiarity and the urge to be around them again. We are rarely conscious of the specific reasons but we are pulled just the same. This can also account for the very common pull of feeling like there is a rush to seemingly catch up with each other. Outside of family configurations, body type attraction whether sexual or just that we feel conformable with the other person, is often part of the pull to reconnect. A belief in reincarnation or lack of a belief has little to do with the process.

Another valid point of view may just be compatible astrology, wiring or Over-leaves (Michael teachings*) We may be drawn to others because they reflect a similar level of current evolution or soul age. The experience can even be viewed as meetings directed by your Higher Self to help each other or to complete some positive karmic interaction. In some cases it may also be some not so positive or even uncomfortable karmic exchange. Another point of view is the instant familiarity is because a future version of yourself (in this lifetime) will be with this individual soul and you are in a sense reaching back in time directing you to each other; making sure you meet. This explanation gets into the true nature of time and how in some ways it can be viewed from the perspective that all time is actually simultaneous, but still experienced sequentially. Some of these ideas or all of them can be accurate, but what they all share in common is the need to connect and to validate the contact. Some of our more intense meetings may be planned between lives before we are physically born. Again the complexity of what drives this is at times hard to fully understand. Fortunately we don’t need to understand this for it to work. In a similar way we don’t have to focus on all the actions required to make your heart beat or any of our organs work. The universe also handles the intricate details of meetings and connections beautifully. 

I think many of us are led to believe that if a relationship whether friendship, working one, romantic or otherwise goes sour or ends it has somehow failed. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every individual we meet however long or brief impacts who we are. Maybe they help us to reflect aspects of what is best in them and to bring those excellent parts more into play in our own lives. Maybe they are inevitably difficult teachers who show us something reflected in ourselves that we need to let go of, or they may even uncomfortably teach us what to not to let ourselves become! Often in many of our affiliations over time we inevitably drift apart for any number of reasons. At times previously appealing relationships may end in unexplained ways or even ugly ways. Even if we had a good vibe, or were inseparable for years, we may change or drift apart, or we simply just outgrow the need to be together. Some relationships go through break-ups and occasionally we may even reunite again! And at other times the relationship has served its purpose and needs to come to an end because further contact may prove unwise. The Viking Rune stone of fertility (Inguz 8) speaks of this aspect:

 

“You may now be required to free yourself from a rut, habit or relationship; from some deep cultural or behavioral pattern, some activity that was quite proper to the self you are leaving behind...”

All of our associations have value. When any partnership comes to an end for whatever the reason, it’s the idea that it all went wrong somehow that can cause us pain. Focusing on the amazing aspects of how it came together, whatever its value was, even if brief, places us back into a wiser and more positive perspective. And, by allowing the next and maybe even better connection to inevitably show up is where both wisdom and excitement, just like we playfully had when we were children keep the game eternally fun.
Jim Ventura 8-2023

Notes:

 

*The Michael teachings are available with me both as a session or you can take a series of classes (solo or with a friend) if interested. You can find info about this and other classes on my website or by emailing me.
While it is typically still fairly hot in Phoenix usually until late September, we are also thankfully starting to see the hints of Autumn. It was a very brutal summer, similar to the summer of 2020 but without the many layers of crazy fear, loss, and contradictions of information connected with Covid. Looking back on that period in the world and especially in the US, and how that was all handled is fortunately in the rear view mirror! Hopefully we learned from it...

As my following grows on social media sites like Instagram, Tik-Tok, Face-Book, etc... (and yes, in a modern age, like it or not, it isn’t an ego thing to use these sites, it’s somewhat of a requirement for marketing...) I seem to be getting more and more people messaging me to chit chat. Sometimes they are trying to become friends, long distance pals, or even to try and date me. It runs the gambit of women and men, and now everything in between in terms of “applicants.” I did the long distance thing once back in my early thirties, and learned it is definitely not for me. I think this current heavy social media messaging is a modern day equivalent of getting paper or post card fan mail for any creative person that is in the public eye. It reminds me of a line from a song I often do in Karaoke; Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell “Getting cards and letters from people I don’t even know and offers coming over the phone...”

I make a reasonable effort to respond about twice a month to some of these messages, but it does get a bit annoying and I probably get labeled as arrogant or closed off for my limited responses. I communicate for a living. It isn’t arrogance as much as it is limited time, and honestly it is simply impractical to handle multiple conversation especially when probably thirty percent aren’t actually the people they are claiming to be! I am guessing when I get published with my next two books this will increase, but I am not letting that deter me in any way from achieving those goals. 

I finished my book “My Cast of Characters,” and I am about one quarter of the way through a second volume. The process of finding a literary agent and publisher is a true lesson in perseverance. It is a good thing that I have that built into my wiring (good amount of fixed astrology in my natal chart, and perseverance Modus Operandi in my Michael teaching chart)! I am also looking to publish volume two of snake Oil. I already have Volume One (Available on Amazon or in-office) that I self published ten years ago but prefer to go with a publishing house for my next endeavors. I have been marketing for many years and while I will continue to, I could use the help! Since I started writing the column back in late 2003 I now have 130 columns! 

My new YouTube video posted in late August. It is something I have been sharing with my Regular Clients, and current students (email me for information about either of these programs if interested) so I decided to share something truly powerful on a few of my social media sites. It is the ultimate manifestation process to bring amazing things into your life. The video explains how to use the mantra, or focus of all seven chakra's unique perception versus just the excellent affirmation of “I am now,” to recreate areas of your reality. You can cut and paste this link to the video in your browser, or go to my YouTube channel and look for new videos in search engine by J Ventura Snake Oil. Subscribe if you would like to get an update when a new video first drops.

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOT0EGKTrek&t=12s

Wishing everyone a relaxing start to the fall season. Cheers, Jim V

“I love the arrival of a new season-each one bringing with it its own emotion: spring is full of hope; summer is freedom; autumn is a colorful release, and winter brings an enchanting peace. It’s hard to pick which one I enjoy the most-each time the new one arrives, I remember its beauty and forget the previous one whose qualities have started to dim.” Giovanna Fletcher

“I’ve never known anyone yet who doesn’t suffer a certain restlessness when autumn rolls around... We’re all eight years old again and anything is possible.” Sue Grafton

Channeled corner. I read many, many books from different trance channelers in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. Unfortunately many of them are now out of print, but I still have a huge collection and will share some of the best material I have collected over the years.

Divine Grace in the Physical World
“How does one recognize Divine Grace? How does one know its face? And how does one know when Divine Grace has been shunted aside, betrayed, in pursuit of some less worthy goal? 

Again, Divine Grace is the source of your world, the great limitless fuel that powers your every moment, from the smallest atomic building block to your mass civilizations.  Always, always, it seeks to bring into actuality those events that will be of greatest benefit to those involved.

 

Divine Grace manifests most clearly on your plane as respect. What is respect? Respect is when you allow all others the right to ride their own Divine Grace as they see fit, understanding that you each live in a cocoon of your own creation, a highly private yet publicly shared existence in which each individual, pursuing his/her own greatest fulfillment, automatically and unconsciously contributes to the advancement of the species and planet as a whole.

Respect then is when you allow all others of your species, and all others of all species, their private place, time and path. Respect allows no place to coercion, force or violence against another. Respect is an intuitive acknowledgment of the uniqueness of each individual, each species, each form physical matter can take, a deep understanding of the greater cooperation that underlies your world, as each species and individual contributes its unique perspective, its private experience, to the shared venture on which you have embarked.

Respect is how Divine Grace manifests itself in your world. When you respect another, you recognize and acknowledge the Divine Grace within the other, understanding that it is not necessary for him or her to follow your footsteps in order to reach greatest fulfillment.

Notice we do not use the word ‘love.’ It is not necessary that you run around flinging your arms about every person and four-legged manifestation of Divine Grace you stumble upon. There will be those whose paths differ so markedly from yours, whose inner awareness of Divine Grace has been so blunted by fear, that you are unable to connect. You need not love such individuals. You must, however, respect their right to pursue their path as they see fit, regardless of how obvious the deleterious outcome is to you.

You need not love all you meet. Understand that they share the same source as you. All That Is pouring itself into the physical world through the fluid medium of Divine Grace, you grant them respect.
The rule of thumb to follow then, when considering a choice or decision, whether individually or en masse, is to ask: Does this course of action respect my integrity and that of all others who may be affected? Will this action be only of benefit to others, or do some stand to be harmed by it? Am I, or are we, acknowledging the Divine Grace manifest in every aspect of creation...”  From the book: Whatever Happened to Divine Grace? Ramon Stevens

“Winter is an etching, Spring a watercolor, Summer an oil painting, Autumn a mosaic of them all,” Starley Horowitz


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Thursdays at 3:30 pm (there will be two live broadcast this period)
My next live broadcast of Snake Oil Radio will be Thursday, September 28th at 3:30 p.m. mountain (Phoenix) time. Each 45 minute show will expand on my current column’s subject matter. It will also offer an opportunity for you to chat with other listeners in the chat room with comments and your thoughts about the topic of discussion. If you miss the live show, you can catch any of my previously recorded shows on the website’s archive. You can also catch Snake Oil Radio on I-tunes and similar locations for podcasts.
To hear a live show, all you need to do is be at a computer and tuned into: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jim-Ventura  or on your phone. You may also access it by going to the site and type “Snake Oil” into the search option. You can also go to the shows that are currently “On air” at that time and find me. The call in number is 646-200-3966 for questions and comments IF the show is offering that (please check, many of my column shows don’t).

“We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.” William Arthur Ward

New Client Special 2023
 January 1st thru November 1st, 2023 Special:

 

$10-15 off listed rates for your first 45, 70, or 90 minute session! Debit and credit card payments get $10 off for 45, 70, and 90 minute sessions. Local in-office clients can get an extra $5 off for cash or check payments for sessions. If you want to buy a new client a thoughtful gift of a session for a friend or family member you can also take advantage of these rates! 

“The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.” John Maxwell

Spotlight on one of the many oracles I use when working with clients:

Tarot Cards

 

People are often both fascinated by the Tarot and sometimes a little afraid of it. Movies, television and other sources portray ominous themes that heighten the inaccurate perception that cards are dark somehow and all about predicting your future.

The truth is different readers use them either as a therapeutic device (like I do) or as a tool for prediction. Prediction without insight, explanation, understanding and even storytelling connected with the cards is, in my opinion, less desirable and may at times be misguided.

The Tarot is a potential detailed road map. While we have both joy and difficulties at times (there are hazards on the physical plane) and have to deal with some things beyond our control. To a large extent we are always in the process of creating our own reality by our beliefs. A good card reading can act as a bridge between your Higher Self and your conscious mind to see what is working (so you can do more of that!) and where you may need to readjust yourself, accept temporary obstacles, and realign.
100 percent accuracy is never possible, nor is it desirable. Instead seeing what influences are current and what is likely to come up in the near future is an amazing way of seeing what you are creating anyway! I find the more open my clients are (including myself when I do a spread about twice a year), the more accurate the reading.

I use it as a tool to help my clients glimpse into where they are currently and what may be ahead. My perspective is if there are areas that are working well it’s important to acknowledge that. In the areas that are difficult, I make suggestions about how to shift the current path to a more beneficial one.

The detail of the cards are what is so fascinating:
Court cards represent people in ones “court” or around us, and aspects of the self.
Minor Arcana represent the many details of practical life.
Major Arcana represent larger themes, archetypes, energies, and ones ideals.

Example:
6 of Cups. Happy memories, reunions, reminiscing, cherished ideals from the past, domestic harmony, celebrations and holidays, positive connections to home and family.
Reversed: Need to let go of dwelling on unhappy past events. Rigidity and being stuck in the past. Unresolved childhood hurts. Holding onto aspects of ourselves or friends and relationships we have outgrown.

I generally recommend Tarot for people 16 years and older. The symbolism of work and practical matters has less relevancy for young children.

I also teach Tarot classes. You can purchase a block of three ninety minute classes for as low as $50 a session! No tests, just the fun of learning this incredible art form with someone who is able to help it all make sense. Both Tarot readings and Tarot classes can be in-office for AZ residents or visitors, or by phone, Face-Time, or even Zoom. Email is always the best way to book: Venturasag@yahoo.com
Information about other services can be found at JimVentura.com

Here’s my contact information to make an appointment for a session, or information on current classes: Email: Venturasag@yahoo.com (BEST method for contact).
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Information about the different sessions and types of readings, classes and services, past Snake Oil columns, and how to order my books and audio CD’s can be found at my website: http://JimVentura.com.

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All personal sessions/readings for 2023 are: Full (70 minutes) $120.00; Shorter session (45 minutes) $90.00;  Extended session (90 minutes) $145.00 (Two people can split an extended session back to back for $150.00 total although no other discounts will apply). Mini phone session 20 minutes $40. Email me for information about my Regular Client Program for even bigger discounts on session prices with the added benefit of monthly or quarterly check-ins. Purchasing 3 prepaid sessions also brings sizable discounts. Some examples; 3 prepaid 45 minute monthly sessions is $155 total or about $52 a session. 3 prepaid quarterly 70 minute session are $245 or about $82 a session.

July August 2023 Snake Oil/Stupid People and Rainbows

 July August 2023 Snake Oil
 Stupid People and Rainbows

 

 
I purposely timed my drive back from a day of running errands to avoid rush hour traffic. It was two pm and I was heading home on a rainy day. Traffic on the freeway was mild until the rain started to get heavier. I, along with most other drivers, appropriately slowed down to accommodate the road conditions. I was fine with that until I began to see that every two exits or so, traffic would almost completely stop. The first time this happened was because of a minor accident that made everyone feel a need to slow down and stare at the incident. The police had already moved the vehicles to the side, but apparently everyone still needed to move painstakingly slow so as to see what was going on. A few exits later, traffic slowed down to a snail’s pace again because a cop had pulled someone over and this was apparently equally fascinating to most of the other drivers. This went on in one format or another during my entire drive home. I found myself becoming progressively irritated by the whole situation.There was either constant braking or dangerous speeding. Drivers were either overly cautious, or not cautious enough. The whole situation was excruciating. I began to wonder: why were people so stupid?

A trip that should have taken ten minutes had stretched out to thirty and I was only halfway home. I couldn’t even get around the endless messes along the way because the left lane was occupied by two huge semi’s. When did it become acceptable for huge trucks to drive in the left lane other than for passing purposes? At the peak of my frustration I noticed something completely different. There were two larger-than-life rainbows ahead of me in the sky. They looked like special effects from a fantasy movie. They seemed surreal and I found myself mesmerized by these two visions that occupied the entire northwest skies of Phoenix. They were stunning and I was entranced by a level of beauty rarely seen here. I realized that the delays and stupid people were actually doing me a favor. They gave me an opportunity to take a slow drive home and enjoy a powerfully transformative visual. There was an opportunity right in front of me. Initially my focus on “how stupid most of the other drivers were,” blocked me from seeing what other aspects of the drive were being offered.

 

Seeing the rainbows had shifted my perspective. I had a sense of real peace and a new awareness of how we often allow excessive scrutiny and frustration with others to block us from seeing the overwhelming beauty that exists in this world and in every moment. I had gotten caught up on focusing on what was wrong and allowed my cynicism to darken my day. I enjoyed the rest of my drive home. I even considered calling some friends to suggest that they go outside and witness the amazing rainbows that currently graced our skies. I was almost home and driving down the side-street in front of my condominium complex when I noticed a lunatic behind me in my rear-view mirror. She was riding dangerously close to my car, clearly in a rush and annoyed at my decision to only do the actual speed limit in the pouring rain. Instantly my irritation returned and I decided to teach this “idiot” a lesson. I slowed down even more in the single lane road to show this impatient dummy that I was not going to be pushed around! How dare she mess up my peaceful drive home! Why were people so stupid? After I taunted her for a minute or two, I realized what I was doing. I could easily have chosen to simply let her pass, but decided that it was my job to “teach her a lesson.” I regained my sanity, stopped pumping my brakes and purposely slowing down, and resumed my normal speed. A few minutes later as I turned into my complex, she honked, flipped me “the bird,” and sped off on her angry way.

Later, I thought about how easily I slipped between being peaceful and happy to becoming angry and confrontational again. A few days later I noticed that my rear left tire was flat. There was a huge screw in the tire and I wondered if the woman from the car had come back and angrily put that screw in my tire. It was possible, but intuitively I felt that this was not the case. I did not feel like she had come back to “teach me a lesson.” I was just unlucky and ran over a screw in the road. There are practical hazards that exist in our world. Occasionally shit just happens and we shouldn’t take it personally. Still, some part of me drew a screw to my tire that week and I knew it had to do with the energy of getting so irritated by my perception of “ so many stupid people screwing with me!” I spent way more time focusing on the negative instead of the beautiful rainbows. Now, I would be spending $250.00 on a pair of new tires.         

 

Growing up in New York and getting a drivers license included defensive driving classes. The focus on assuming “you need to prepare and watch out for the worst in people” was part of avoiding accidents. This was considered wise, and we were “rewarded” for thinking this way. On the positive side, this has made me an excellent driver. I have avoided many problems on the road and to my knowledge never caused an accident. On the negative side this, “everyone is a potential idiot” has found its way into other areas of my life. It is easy to get annoyed with people and situations and to become judgmental about all of it. Focusing too heavily on “how things should be” and how everything should be done the “right way,” takes a lot of energy. Being discerning is a valuable skill, but being overly critical of others is carrying healthy discernment too far. The same can be said for being overly critical with ourselves. My day with the rainbows made me aware that we always have a choice to lighten our perspective and become less cynical. It takes some practice to do this and old habits can be hard to break, especially when we see them as part of our “cultural heritage.” The reward is I am feeling happier more often, and taking what other people do less personally. Releasing some of my judgements has allowed me to see more rainbows. This positive shift in my viewpoint is allowing me to discover beauty and harmony in all kinds of new places.
Jim Ventura 2-2010

Notes:

 

 
This was a piece I did way back in 2010 when I was about seven years into writing my Snake Oil column. I haven’t even looked at it in years and it was published thirteen years ago! While my writing has very much improved, I can teeter back and forth still with occasionally letting myself get overly irritated!. (This is why I push this on so many of my clients ‘PERSEVERANCE;’ is quite often the wise road in almost all things). I really thought that indeed this was a gem. Good writing is often words and images that take the reader on on a ride, often with ups and downs and inevitably makes you feel something. I think this story will resonate with a lot of people. And my new feature on youtube is now a live read of my current columns starting this month: story time at (J Ventura Snake Oil) you can find in the search on YouTube.com.

The summer is here. Many people all over the US are happy and excited. We here in Phoenix sometimes feel that way about summer but it is usually connected with trips and some time during the summer months to get the hell out of this 115 degree inferno! I am taking one (or two) trips each month over the summer, so I have four planned so far. I am getting closer to becoming the Phoenix ideal: a Snow Bird (that means living here winter and much of fall, and gone for the most part all of the summer). Perseverance Jim, perseverance, so close...

In spite of my travels, it’s mostly just a few days away each time, I am continuing to work this summer. It is nice and cool with my new AC unit for both me and my in-office clients and of course with phone sessions you can choose to be as cool as you desire in your own home! If you’re currently on this mailing list, there is a $5 discount off all 45, 70, and 90 minute sessions, and in-office clients can take an additional $5 off my rates for cash or check payments. Email is always the best way to reach me and book for your next session this summer. I also still have my new client special promotion, more info later in the newsletter.
Cheers, Jim V

Part of my areas of metaphysical study and the work I do both for myself and with empowering my clients was many years of studying and applying some the works of author Dick Sutphen. He was noted for his unique, empowered, and self-actualized perspectives that often made some people in the New Age field of the 80s and 90s either love him or walk out on his seminars! He was “very tell it like it is” and also very spiritual at the same time. Here is a short piece about to consider about guilt:
Guilt         

 
“Guilt is the primary manipulation people use to entrap one another, especially within families and other close relationships. There are only two reasons for someone to want you to feel guilty: either to control you or to hurt you. Neither is worthy of your consideration. Think about some of the common lines used to trigger guilt: ‘How can you treat me like this?’ It was your fault that I was upset and didn’t get enough sleep!’; I’ve been waiting by the phone all week for you to call.’ But if you feel guilty, don’t blame them-blame yourself for allowing someone to manipulate you.

There are three kinds of guilt: 1. Current Guilt, such as not spending enough time with the kids or not calling your parents as often as you think you should; 2. Long-standing Guilt, such as guilt over leaving your ex-mate, or guilt over refusing to allow your ailing father to move in; 3. Philosophical Guilt, such as not tithing to a church or giving to a worthwhile charity when you feel it is your responsibility.

After you’ve felt guilty long enough to balance the emotion with your actions, you can feel okay with yourself. But the common pattern is to repeat the guilt-inducing actions all over again, in a never-ending spiral. If you’re going to do something about this most useless emotion, do it. If not, file it away, labeling it ‘experience,’ and get on with your life.”
Dick Sutphen The Oracle Within

“In a futile attempt to erase our past, we deprive the community of our healing gift. If we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame, our inner darkness can neither be illuminated nor become a light for others.” Brennan Manning

Snake Oil Radio       

 
Thursdays at 3:30 pm (there will be two live broadcast this period)
My next live broadcast of Snake Oil Radio will be Thursday, July 13th at 3:30 p.m. mountain (Phoenix) time. The July show will be on the 13th with a live column read and discussion. Each 45 minute show will expand on my current column’s subject matter. It will also offer an opportunity for you to chat with other listeners in the chat room with comments and your thoughts about the topic of discussion. If you miss the live show, you can catch any of my previously recorded shows on the website’s archive. You can also catch Snake Oil Radio on itunes and similar locations for podcasts.
To hear a live show, all you need to do is be at a computer and tuned into: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jim-Ventura  or on your phone. You may also access it by going to the site and type “Snake Oil” into the search option. You can also go to the shows that are currently “On air” at that time and find me. The call in number is 646-200-3966 for questions and comments IF the show is offering that (please check, many of my column shows don’t).

“When you are living the best version of yourself, you inspire others to live the best versions of themselves.” Steve Maraboli

New Client Special 2023
January 1st thru October 31st, 2023 Special:        

 
$10-15 off listed rates for your first 45 minute session, 70, or 90 minute session! Debit and credit card payments get $10 off for 45, 70, and 90 minute sessions. Local in-office clients can get an extra $5 off for cash or check payments for sessions. If you want to buy a new client a thoughtful gift of a session for a friend or family member you can also take advantage of these rates! 

“Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.” Anonymous

 
Regular Client Program  
My Regular Clients enjoy working with the many different types of oracles I work with for enlightenment. But a good portion of them work with me in the form of an enlightened counselor, and life coach. Discussing what you are going through or working on at each time is definitely healing but also allows added insight from my many years of navigational consultations and the wisdom of working with a very old soul!
One of the best programs I have been doing for 24 years now is my Regular Client Program. The program is designed to benefit my clients at multiple levels. Clients who enroll in the program come in every three months for personal sessions (monthly, or every other month sessions are also an option). This can also be done for out-of-area clients by phone. Session prices are discounted for Regular Clients. The focus of the program is on consistent work in developing your intuitive abilities, learning how to navigate more effectively through life by using the signs and signals that are all around us, and conquering fear-based programming permanently. We also get to work with all the many different oracles I currently work with! My Regular Client Program has resulted in some tremendous spiritual evolution for hundreds of people over the years. Some of my Regulars have gone on to do spiritual counseling, or similar types of work and some are healing and guiding others personally and professionally. The progress I have seen over the years among the majority of my Regular clients has been phenomenal. It is wonderful to see the spiritual, physical, and emotional progress I have assisted in motivating. So many of my Regular clients have dramatically changed the way they now view life and are enjoying a more enlightened point of view. You too can join this program as well, just ask.      

More about the Regular Client Program... This program was designed to create an easy, cost-effective way for my clients to progress in their spiritual development.
When we are consistent at attending to our body/mind/spirit, we naturally move through life with more harmony and greater joy. When our spiritual awareness is heightened and fine-tuned we are often happier which helps us to enjoy all aspects of our lives, including occasional personal challenges because we see them as inevitably beneficial. We can truly assist the people around us. Human beings learn by example. Your intimate partnerships, friendships, family, and children benefit when you are in a good space.

The Regular Client Program makes it easier to prioritize keeping your spiritual, emotional and even physical “garden” free of weeds. In China, the professional soothsayer is a reverent and dignified calling.  It does not attract the sort of suspicion it does in the western world. In fact, in most eastern cultures, seeing an oracle reader is a sign of wisdom, success, and prestige. If you have an interest in increasing these attributes and working with a highly-skilled navigational consultant, then the Regular Client Program may be right for you.

My current rates for 2023-2024:
Full session (70 minutes) $120.00. Shorter session (45 minutes) $90.00. Extended session (90 minutes) $145.00. 15-20 minute short phone sessions $40
Regular Client Program discounted rates for 2023-2024:
Quarterly (every three months) Regulars:
Full 70 minute sessions $90.00 shorter 45 minute sessions $65.00 Extended 90 minute sessions $110.00. 15-20 minute short phone sessions $20.
Every other month Regulars: Full 70 sessions $85.00. Shorter 45 minute sessions $60.00. Extended 90 minute sessions $105.00. 15-20 minute short phone sessions $20.
Monthly Regulars:
Full 70 minute sessions $80.00. Shorter 45 minute sessions $55.00 Extended 90 minute sessions $100.00. 15-20 minute short phone sessions $15.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PREPAY 3 OR MORE SESSIONS YOU RECEIVE AN EVEN BIGGER DISCOUNT.
Prepaid three quarterly sessions: (3) - 45 minute sessions $180. (3) - 70 minute sessions $245. (3) - 90 minute sessions $290.
Prepaid three every other month sessions: (3) -45 minute sessions $170. (3) - 70 minute sessions $230. (3) - 90 minute sessions $270.
Prepaid three monthly sessions: (3) - 45 minute sessions $155. (3) - 70 minute sessions $215. (3) - 90 minute sessions $255.

* Regular Clients get to choose whether they will come in for a full, 45, or extended session. You may vary the length of each session each time you come in for your appointments, and still keep your discounted rates.
* I will contact you a few weeks before your next appointment by email or phone for scheduling. If there is a need for a few weeks delay or to come in sooner or for an extra appointment, this is also an option.
* Sessions can be used for all of the different readings I offer, transformation sessions, reality change sessions, or personalized instruction on how to read oracles yourself.
* Regular Clients can purchase gift certificates for sessions to give to friends and family at their discounted rates.
* If at any point you decide to come in more often or less often, or even exit the program, simply let me know. I have worked with clients who have come monthly for two years, then switched to quarterly, etc...Clients who exit the program can still come in randomly for sessions, although they will be required to pay current non-regular client rates.

“When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?” Sydney Harris

Here’s my contact information to make an appointment for a session, or information on current classes: Email: Venturasag@yahoo.com (best method for contact).
Phone calls: (602) 957-3035 text only: (602) 349-0746

Information about the different sessions and types of readings and services, past Snake Oil columns, and how to order my books and audio CD’s can be found at my website: http://JimVentura.com.

“Friend” me on Facebook to get other extra offers and in between column extras! Signing up for my fan page will get you even more extras and first shot at reading specials. Simply click on “like” on the fan page and you will automatically get my weekly updates.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Ventura/110567902293371?ref=hl

I have a few other media channels other than my monthly radio shows and Face-Book:

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (approximately once a month 6-11 minute videos) at J Ventura Snake Oil.
Instagram at Venturawords (Astrology updates and other insight on reels)
 Tik Tok (animalspeaks) where I do short but powerful 3 minute videos about how to use animal totems!

All personal sessions/readings for 2023-2024 are: Full (70 minutes) $120.00; Shorter session (45 minutes) $90.00;  Extended session (90 minutes) $145.00 (Two people can split an extended session back to back for $150.00 total although no other discounts will apply). Mini phone session 20 minutes $40. Email me for information about my Regular Client Program for even bigger discounts on session prices with the added benefit of monthly or quarterly check-ins. Purchasing 3 prepaid sessions also brings sizable discounts. Some examples; 3 prepaid 45 minute monthly sessions is $155 total or about $52 a session. 3 prepaid quarterly 70 minute session are $245 or about $82 a session.

The energy connected with this Archetypal tarot card is all about opening up to abundance and the joy of learning how to receive with comfort and ease!

May June 2023 Snake Oil/Sweet Devotion

 Snake Oil    Sweet Devotion

 

I was chatting with a young man in his late twenties about a year ago while visiting Las Vegas. He was especially interesting to me because he was visiting from Australia. The Sagittarius parts of me loves to learn about different cultures and customs. He was part of a military group and he found it remarkable that a number of American’s in elevators and other parts of the Vegas strip said “Thank you for your service,” to both him and all of his fellow soldiers. His uniform was clearly not American military but they said it anyway. I asked the question I typically ask of people from other countries, “I know you can’t speak for all Australians of course, but generally how do Australians view Americans?” He told me a few negative things and mostly some positive things but what to him was most notable was that he thought so many American’s just won’t follow the rules. He smiled as he said, “It seems many of you are very rebellious about government, religion, or any organized group telling you what you have to say, be or do.” He added, “I took every suggested Covid shot, boosters, and we get tested every two weeks or so for it. The majority of us don’t question it. What is wild is how many American’s refused to do this, even leaving jobs over it. It is a clear example of how important having freedom is for you guys.”

My mother was devoutly Catholic. She knew very little about the Bible, but she followed the rules and Catholic traditions loyally, and while we were kids my siblings and I had little choice but to do the same. There were elements of some of the rituals that I actually liked. Still, I began to question many of the rules and beliefs as early as age eleven. I went to Catholic school from first thru eight grade and while it was basically seen as one of the greatest callings next to raising Catholic children, becoming an actual priest or a nun was way, way up there. I noticed early on that many of the clergy seemed kind of miserable and painfully repressed. It was also notable that a good portion of the “you will be especially fulfilled if you marry and follow the righteous path of having children” didn’t seem all that ecstatic about that choice either, so I skipped both plans. The priest would read the gospel during Sunday mass (and we were not allowed to miss mass unless we were really sick or potentially near death in my family). He would then interpret the Gospel for us and explain it all in layman's terms. In my teen years I often disagreed with his interpretations, but for a million reasons I was not allowed to share my thoughts. This was a big part of what triggered me to study Metaphysics, Astrology, Numerology, and I also read a number of brilliant channeled books (and a few that were crap). I was in search for different points of views about spirituality, religion, and even God.

I think while America is a very rebellious country there are unquestionably large pockets of people who are devoted to the things that are important to them and are loyal without question. Whether it is to ones religion, political affiliation, family, partner, social circles, fraternity, clubs, etc..., questioning the beliefs of who or what we are devoted to can feel like being disloyal or even being a “rat” in some respects. Many of us have been programmed from childhood that being a “tattle tale or a rat” is one of the lowest things you can be. There are so many areas in life where people resist questioning or turning someone in even when they confronted with suspicious or even reprehensible behavior. Certainly this is notable in law enforcement. While the large majority of cops are clean, often incredibly brave, and should be praised for doing such a difficult job, to pretend that there are no “bad apples” at all is blind. Most fields that involve using power have this built in temptation. I once saw a documentary where a devout Catholic woman was asked if she thought that any of the thousands of lawsuits against the church for priest molesting children were valid? Her answer was “Absolutely not, it is all made up!” Forced celibacy, restricting normal childhood explorations of opposite and same sex attraction, in decades past for young people to hopefully inhibit that sinful part (all nonsense of course) and other limiting conditions is easily a breeding ground for some of this to inevitably occur. Even if only a small percentage of the many accusations are true than it still is a reality at times in that world. To me, saying it doesn’t exist at all is in the same category of saying all priests do this; sheer nonsense.

The blind loyalty for some people can clearly be seen in the world of politics and science. There are camps of belief about politicians that they can seemingly do no wrong. While I am still a registered Democrat, I lean far more toward being an independent at this stage in my life. The seriously poor handling of the Covid years by many “blue” cities would be one of many examples of areas that were not perspectives I could align with for many, many reasons. Some of the more bizarre woke-ness that at times borders on militant with a “my way or the highway perspective” (Sounds a bit like religious extremes in different packaging doesn’t it?) is hard to swallow. On the flip side the political rights and some of the red states bizarre obsession with transgendered people, drag queens and weird things like believing every citizen needs to be armed with assault rifles, like some huge wild west world, to solve mass shooting keeps me from switching camps. In the same way I view religious extremism, age, wisdom and temperance have helped me to see that both sides have some great ideas and at times do amazing things for people, and they can also be equally nuts! While scientific advancement is both astounding and beneficial in so many way, there can also be blindness with the “science is always right” perspective as well. “Western medicine as the only real way to heal” arrogance is one of many examples of this.

While I have never really been blindly devoted to a group or an ideology I do know what it feels like to be devoted and even obsessively loyal. My twenties and even early thirties relationships had me blind in love at times when I was both actually partnered or even when I believed that I was in a committed relationship far more than my partner actually was. I had a few experiences of unrequited love or simply notably uneven configurations in my early years. I know the feeling of euphoria from being smitten in love and aspects of it are amazing. Yet, often when the light of reality inevitably pushed through I would wake up to a realization I was putting up with emotional abuse, contradiction of words versus actual actions, or simply seeing things that were not there because I wanted them to be. Neptunian ideals (planet that rules our aspirations) were hit with a hard punch from Saturn (planet that rules structure and limitation) bringing the harsh light of reality into view whether I liked it or not. Often much to the discomfort of some of my friends or family members who were wondering why I didn’t see the obvious red flags.

There are actual solid reasons why a good portion of the population and most of us get caught up in blind submission. One of those reasons is there are seven life goals (larger directional focuses we each have during a lifetime that can be seen in Astrology charts and also with the Michael teachings*). One of those goals is called Submission. While the most common life goals are Acceptance and Growth, about 10-15 percent of the world population has a goal of Submission. Certain countries see the ideal of Submission as part of their cultural ideal, so in many places it can be appear to be higher numbers. Its positive pole is devotion, its negative pole is exploited. Positive aspects are caring, helpful, selfless, dedicated and loyal. Individuals with this goal will bring themselves to satisfaction through devotion. Examples would be bringing up a large family, unwavering dedication in marriage, or devotion to a particular career or pursuit or even a cause. Many people in military careers, nuns, priests, lifelong helpers in soup kitchen for the homeless, green peace, are some of many examples of people who often have a goal of Submission.

The negative pole, or when one is blindly devoted or acting from fear, is subservience, helpless, dependent, martyred, and victimized. There are women and men who stick by an extremely abusive partner in relationships for years, decades, or even a lifetime, to the dismay of those around them. Breaking free of it would seem logical, but for many reasons they are unwilling to or believe they can actually let go of the abuse. Cults, and other extreme groups thrive on pulling in people with a goal of Submission who lean toward the negative poles. They may even start out quite happily devoted and have a true sense of purpose and even simply love being part of something, but often it ends up falling apart. Examples like Jim Jones, and the crazy events at Waco Texas show people who stood behind the prophet even when they would potentially die for the cause. We saw similar unquestioned followers of Charles Manson,  Keith Raniere, and other charismatic but dangerous leaders.

 

Very few people aren’t touched by at least one experience in their lives where they were devoted to a mate, group, business partnership, or even a family or friend who turned out to not be what they said they were, delivered what they were promising, or were down right abusive. In terms of reincarnation experiences everyone will inevitably go through at least one lifetime of serving a corrupt master. These are what are called monadal agreements* or how we learn, grow and evolve in a series of lifetimes with fundamental experiences that are part of being a human being. At a soul level they are planned before birth, yet when we are actually in them and they go bad, it can be rough water. Karma is a system of balance so we will also explore being the corrupt master position ourselves at some point too!! These configurations can be in place for years, decades, or even an entire lifetime before on wakes up and “smells the coffee.” Such is the nature of karma.

While I don’t have a goal of submission my neutral goal of flow allows me to slide to all six of the other goals from time to time. I can be seriously loyal to those I care about. Few people who know me would suggest otherwise. Fortunately my darker times of Submission and getting weirdly subservient were relatively brief ones. The experiences themselves in a true Saturnian (meaning uncomfortable at first yet inevitably beneficial way) heightened my now quite sharp ability to see through potential abusers, or those with questionable motives. In simple terms my bull shit detector is now very fine tuned! I can often quickly spot or avoid anyone who might attempt to abuse me. This confidence is so embedded in my aura and it helps to keep manipulators away to begin with. They know I am not going to fall prey to their nonsense. Another way of looking at this is by building a strong foundation of self esteem it has helped me to see and reject getting caught in the negative poles of Submission. This is something I prioritize teaching my clients, especially my Regular clients. Being devoted to those we love and the important things that matter to us can be both fulfilling and joyful. Without some of this as a priority, intimate relationships themselves cannot survive, some of this positive pole glue is absolutely needed. There is nothing in any way wrong with reciprocal sweet devotion. Understanding the difference of the positive and negative poles is the key to experiencing submission at the highest of levels.
Jim Ventura 4-2023

Notes:

 

*The Michael teachings are one of the many series of classes I offer that details understanding soul age, reincarnation, Over-leaves (the goal, mode, and attitude for each lifetime), chief negative feature, essence, essence twins, and other aspects of being human that when understood, will change your life in so many beneficial ways. Classes can be in-office or via phone sessions. There are currently 16 class options available. A full list can be found on my website or by emailing me for the current list. One or a series of classes can be taken monthly, quarterly or even every other week. Classes are currently $55 for one 90 minute class. They can be solo or you can share classes with one friend (slightly different rate for this). A three class block can be purchased for $150.00.

* Examples of Monad Agreements (the Michael teachings go into this in much more detail) other than serving a corrupt master are teacher-student, rescuer-rescued, parent-child, attacker-victim, hopelessly loving-hopelessly loved, slanderer-slandered, slovenly-meticulous, innocent-sophisticate, jailer-jailed, etc...
There are currently 16 different class series I offer. A full list can be found on my website (JimVentura.com) or by emailing me for the list and availability options. One class for a specific series can be explored or you can go further in that series for monthly, quarterly, and  even every other week classes. 

Summer is around the corner. I know many of my fellow Phoenicians feel similar, but guessing other areas of the country are feeling this way as well: we had a very long winter, seemingly short spring and jumped right into summer!

Check out my new YouTube video New YouTube Video from (J Ventura Snake Oil)
Connecting to Your Inner Fox
FOX as Totem shows us the benefits of Cunning, diplomacy and Wildness!
You can catch it by looking for it on YouTube’s search engine or cut and paste to your browser the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9mq6PvYRy4

I am making a few very slight change to my prices on June 1st of 2023. 45 minute sessions will remain at $90, 70 minute sessions will now be $120, and 90 minute sessions will remain at $140.00. The options for 2 people splitting a 90 minute session will now be $150 total or $75 each for two back to back 45 minute sessions. No other discounts will apply for the 90 minute split session. In-office clients who pay by cash or check for individual sessions can still take a $5 discount off 45, 70, and 90 minute sessions. If you are currently on my mailing list (receiving this column every two months) there is a $5 discount off 45, 70, and 90 minute session rates. Regular client rates will remain the same although 3 session prepays will increase just a total of $5.
Happy start to the summer, Cheers, Jim V

“There are two great days in a person’s life - the day we are born and the day we discover why.” William Barclay

“Who you resist you will eventually become. All resistance is fear. If after repeated opportunities, you do not cease to resist a particular race, sexual orientation, those who believe differently, or who have character traits you despise, you will have to reincarnate as one of ‘them’ so you can learn acceptance.” Dick Sutphen

Channeled corner. I read many, many books from different trance channelers in the 80s and 90s. Unfortunately many of them are now out of print, but I still have a huge collection and will share some of the best material I have collected over the years.

From Reflections Of an Elder Brother by Bartholomew

 

“Looking In The Wrong Place
One of the things that kills your spontaneous joy in life is the constant judgmental critique you have running against yourself. You have no idea the number of moments you spend criticizing your looks, your diet, your friendships, your speech, your house, your car, your job, etc,... In order to really understand what I mean, I would like you to take a few moments to write down all of the judgments that, one, you have against yourself, and two, you think the world holds about you. Please be very specific and thorough in recording these.
Pause.

Alright, my friends, let me tell you what your list represents. It represents a great deal of energy drain and it represents a tremendous amount of defensive awareness. When you are still trying to please the world or to have the world find you pleasing, you are trapped in this downward spiraling energy vortex. You will constantly be trying to assess how well you are doing, constantly ruminating about how to appear in order to get what you want or to please others. In the end, my friends, the only things that brings the love you are looking for in this world, is the love in you. And that love is already there, in perfect safety and wholeness. You do not have to create the love-just allow yourself to experience it.

You are trying to get love using the wrong technique. The point here is very simple. Everyone wants to feel loved, and every one of you wants to feel love. You believe it takes someone outside yourself who miraculously happens to ‘love’ you, to feel loved. So you spend your lives looking for this someone. But in the deepest part of you, you are not trying to find someone to love you, you are trying to feel love within yourself. And your list of judgements, however subtle, comes in to undercut all of your awareness of the love that is within you...”

“Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.” Oscar Wilde

Snake Oil Radio

 

 
Thursdays at 3:30 pm (there will be two live broadcast this period)
My next live broadcast of Snake Oil Radio will be Thursday, May 25th at 3:30 p.m. mountain (Phoenix) time. The May show will be on the 13th with a live column read and discussion. Each 45 minute show will expand on my current column’s subject matter. It will also offer an opportunity for you to chat with other listeners in the chat room with comments and your thoughts about the topic of discussion. If you miss the live show, you can catch any of my previously recorded shows on the website’s archive. You can also catch Snake Oil Radio on Itunes and similar locations for podcasts.
To hear a live show, all you need to do is be at a computer and tuned into: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jim-Ventura  or on your phone. You may also access it by going to the site and type “Snake Oil” into the search option. You can also go to the shows that are currently “On air” at that time and find me. The call in number is 646-200-3966 for questions and comments IF the show is offering that (please check, many of my column shows don’t).

“Your task is not to seek love, but to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Rumi

New Client Special 2023
 January 1st thru October 31st, 2023 Special:

 

$10-15 off listed rates for your first 45 minute session, 70, or 90 minute session! Debit and credit card payments get $10 off for 45, 70, and 90 minute sessions. Local in-office clients can get an extra $5 off for cash or check payments for sessions. If you want to buy a new client a thoughtful gift of a session for a friend or family member you can also take advantage of these rates! 

“The spiritual path - is simply the journey of living our lives. Everyone is on a spiritual path; most people just don’t know it.” Marianne Williamson

Here’s my contact information to make an appointment for a session, or information on current classes: Email: Venturasag@yahoo.com (best method for contact).
Phone calls: (602) 957-3035 text only: (602) 349-0746

Information about the different sessions and types of readings and services, past Snake Oil columns, and how to order my books and audio CD’s can be found at my website: Http://JimVentura.com

“Friend” me on Facebook to get other extra offers and in between column extras! Signing up for my fan page will get you even more extras and first shot at reading specials. Simply click on “like” on the fan page and you will automatically get my weekly updates.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Ventura/110567902293371?ref=hl

I have a few other media channels other than my monthly radio shows and FaceBook:

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (approximately once a month 6-11 minute videos) at J Ventura Snake Oil.
Instagram at Venturawords ( Astrology updates and other insight on reels)
 Tik Tok (animalspeaks) where I do short but powerful 3 minute videos about how to use animal totems!

All personal sessions/readings for 2022-2023 are: Full (70 minutes) $120.00; Shorter session (45 minutes) $90.00;  Extended session (90 minutes) $140.00 (Two people can split an extended session back to back for $150.00 total although no other discounts will apply). Mini phone session 20 minutes $40. Email me for information about my Regular Client Program for even bigger discounts on session prices with the added benefit of monthly or quarterly check-ins. Purchasing 3 prepaid sessions also brings sizable discounts. Some examples; 3 prepaid 45 minute monthly sessions is $155 total or about $50 a session. 3 prepaid quarterly 70 minute session are $245 or about $80 a session.