Being centered in the chaos

by Allie Phillips
How to stay centered during chaos

Is it possible to be centered in the chaos?

If life feels like a game of Jenga, you are not alone. If you are observant, you see things being revealed that are difficult to look at and things collapsing.

Spoiler alert: What is collapsing was built on old energies that cannot survive. In order to build something new, the old has to release. And for those who really stuck in old energies, it will take extremes being revealed to open their eyes.

For 20+ years, the spiritual community has been preparing people for the biggest shifts and transformations ever experienced by humans. It all tracks with what credible and authentic astrologists have studied in the sky. This is a massive topic – with many nuances and perspectives – that I cannot do justice to in a short email. It is literally everything that I talk about in my Sacred Shift community.

Historians relate current events to the Four Turnings – 80 year cycles written about in a book by William Strauss and Neil Howe. Basically, civilization moves in cycles:

  • First Turning – High energy and rebuilding after crisis where institutions are strong and people come together. Showed up as reconstruction after WW2 and the Great Depression. The Boomer generation was born.
  • Second Turning – The awakening, institutions attacked, rise of personal freedom and the hippie/civil rights movement of the 60’s and 70s. The GenX generation was born.
  • Third Turning – The unraveling where institutions are weak and distrusted, and individualism is strong. A progressive era including the decadence of the 80s. The Millennial generation was born.
  • Fourth Turning – We are here. What was built will fall apart, collapse of old structures, violence, upheaval, which is why we see the elder Boomers holding onto extreme positions while losing power. The end of an era where society comes together for survival which then leads to a new high and then the cycle repeats. The last time we were in the Fourth Turning was 1929-45 during WW2 and the Great Depression. We are in the Fourth Turning now and it will conclude around 2030, which interestingly is when spiritualists say that the energy shift will settle into its new routine.

Whether you look at current events from a historical or spiritual perspective, they both say the same thing. We are in changing times but we have survived it before.

If you feel like a different person, see relationships crumble, hobbies and interests fade, passion for life fade, anxiety, depression and anger increase, and find it difficult to plan for the future – all of these are part of the shift.

Life is meant to be enjoyed and it is absolutely possible to thrive in these energies. But you need to shift. It takes an open mind to examine old beliefs, learn what is happening, take action steps, and have a forward-focus outlook based on what you want (rather than focusing on the problems).

Release and center to feel better in chaos

 

What can you do to help you stay centered in the chaos? Release & Center!

  • Release

    • Your beliefs are being challenged because they were built on old structures and programming that are collapsing. Be open to see what is being revealed and allow yourself to change your opinion.
    • When you are triggered, that is a signal of something ready to release and heal. This is shadow work and it’s really empowering. Check out my on-demand Shadow class to guide you through this process. When you do this work, you will better handle the shifting energies.
    • Drastically minimize the amount of time you spend daily on news and social media (20 minutes or less) or eliminate it all together. Get information from independent sources and fact check everything. We just entered a phase where AI (fueled by old energy structures) now controls information in an effort to keep us in old energy. This makes it very difficult to discern what is really true.
    • Allow yourself to let go of what creates struggle. Struggle means you are out of alignment.
    • Spend daily time in nature tapping into the releasing energies of the air, earth, and water. Let nature energies take away your negative emotions. Appreciate the beauty around you.
    • Learn techniques with crystalline Earth energies and essential oils to release what no longer serves you. I share these in my Basic and Advanced Crystal Energy classes that are coming up!

  • Center

    • After you release old energies that have weighed you down (aka made you stuck), you can then work on centering into the authentic you.
    • Make a decision (everyday) to not anchor into fear, anger or low energies created in the collapse. Observe information to stay aware, but do not absorb. Shift your focus to what you want in the future. Do not let current energies divert you from this.
    • When you see things that are worrisome and your beliefs are changing, focus on anchoring deeply to Earth and pat yourself on the back for recognizing your shift.
    • Give your time and energy to people and situations that are supportive, uplifting and where you can make a positive impact.
    • Spend daily time in nature tapping into the centering and empowering energies of the sun, earth, and wind. Let nature energies fill you with empowering and strong energy. There is beauty all around us.
    • Learn techniques with crystalline Earth energies and essential to ground and center into your strength. I share these in my Basic and Advanced Crystal Energy classes that are coming up!
    • And when things look really scary, just remind yourself that the outdated has always collapsed to make way for the new.

There are many different things that you can do to release the old and center into your strength. What works for me is working with crystalline energies, essential oils and learning what is happening from a spiritual perspective.

When you focus your attention on learning what to do, you will feel more empowered and in control of your life.

Finding my center in nature,

Woo woo, says who?  As a Chief Master Catalyst blending 10 coaching & energy certifications with my lawyer brain, my passion is helping people understand the science and logic behind crystals, energy healing, essential oils, Universal Laws and more. Once you logically understand how they work, you will understand the metaphysical and spiritual benefits and have your ah-ha moment. I am the author of The Oily Pet, The Oily Crystal and The Guided Crystal Journal. I am the creator of The Sacred Shift community, The Oily Crystal Master Class and The Crystal Cluster community. As a former prosecuting attorney & animal protection expert, I love helping people understand their animal companions at a deeper level, while helping abused, neglected & shelter pets heal. For those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates.

 

Timelines are Splitting

by Allie Phillips

We are at unprecedented times in our history as timelines are splitting. It may seem overwhelming at times as we are in the heart of the energy shift.

I want to share what I have been discussing in my classes and communities for several years because it may help you navigate current energies and a current split that I am seeing.

I have always supported people in having their own beliefs and when it feels right old programmed beliefs will fall away through inner work and inner stillness. I talk about this in my 12-part series Soul Integration Journey. You can join that immersion event at any time.

If you follow any spiritual people on social media or taken any classes, you may be hearing about timelines and how they are collapsing and splitting.

What the heck does that mean?

A timeline is your inner frequency playing out in the life path you are walking.

So your life and how you view it right now is your current timeline.

In the past, many people walked the same path and life played out similarly to others in your community.
Then timelines started splitting because 2 people would witness the same thing and have different responses … truth was different. It is playing out in our world through divisiveness.
Now timelines are coallapsing because old beliefs are dying and timelines are splitting even more so that they are not remotely close to each other.
Think of a timeline like a page in a book. The book of life has MANY pages and instead of the book being closed with all of the pages stuck together (timelines being aligned), the book is open and the pages have separated.
What a timeline shift looks like

Do you look at your life and the world around you and it looks nothing like it did 10 years ago?

If you are a person who loves to learn and expand your knowledge, your past timeline has collapsed as old beliefs dissolved from your inner growth. And your timeline continues to shift as you continue to evolve and grow.

What I am seeing now are timeline splits within communities that were once cohesive with people on the same timeline. Maybe it’s a religious community, spiritual, wellness, fitness, cooking, business, etc.

There is a timeline split in the spiritual & wellness communities and this is how it’s playing out.

I am seeing spiritual & wellness influencers call out and shame everyone who is not publicly announcing where they stand on current events.

I have a few words about that because it’s creating a timeline split in these communities that should know better. Not a split in beliefs; rather, a divide in how to respond, if at all. For some who may not feel safe publicly offering their personal positions, it is creating nervous system dysfunction fueled by shame or fear. They are being called out by name, by brand, or simply being called names online for not doing what someone else feels is the right thing to do. The people insisting on public announcements are engaging in spiritual bypassing by insisting that their way is the only way.

In my Sacred Shift community I recently talked about how the energies are pushing all of us (influencer or not) into action but that it will be different for everyone. Here’s how I explained it:

  • Physical action – these are people who are passionate about gathering people together to peacefully protest, step in the way of harm to help someone, gather signatures, work at voting sites, and the people who put their life on the line for what they believe in. In the spiritual world, these are the Indigo lightworkers and they came here to look at the dark and transmute it even if it means getting harmed or losing their life. It’s a soul choice, not necessarily a conscious choice and it was my choice many years ago when I was a prosecutor and lobbyist.
  • Emotional action – these are the people who are a safe space for others because they vibrate kindness and acceptance, they sit with you, talk with you, hold space for you, and can be in community with you because they are in control of their emotions and can regulate their emotions while helping you to do the same. These are not just empaths (because most empaths use that label as an excuse to not do the inner work); these people who have done their inner work and are keenly aware of other people’s raw emotions when they speak or post online. These are people who find the right messages and words to say that can be heard without insulting, shaming or intentionally triggering. Those messages shift the collective energy. These are the Crystal Lightworkers because they ooze love and light BUT they hold space for negative emotions to surface because only being love and light is spiritual bypassing and gaslighting. That’s a whole different topic that I will address later. I offer this in all of my classes and communities.
  • Mental action – these are the people who bring people together, online or around the kitchen table, to share thoughts, not drop into emotions; to discuss action steps, to learn, to expand their mind. They are public in what they think. This is more thought-based and mindset focused while helping people understand their beliefs, past programming and conditioning (which was done to help you feel safe at a time), and the narrow distortions that create blind spots. Many of these people are Starseeds, ancient souls here to help guide humanity. I also offer this in all of my classes and communities.
  • Spiritual action – these are the people who bring people together to look behind the veil of “reality” to understand their spiritual path, the energy shift, what is happening, why it’s happening, and helping them with tools to stay grounded in the light. Again, I offer this in all of my classes and communities.

You get to decide what action is best for youYou get to decide which action is best suited for you. Bullying and shaming people into one form of action may not be your path.

It is not for anyone, especially an influencer, to tell you your path. Because what actually makes them an influencer other than the number of people who follow them?

Think about those 2 words: Follower conjures the image of a devotee blindly tagging behind someone to be a part of a group. Whereas Influencer is someone who feels they can tell you what to think, believe, do or buy usually because of the number of followers they have and not necessarily because of their skills and credentials.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be a follower OR an influencer. My soul and your soul are here to experience what it means to be human and that is different for everyone.

I post on social media, teach classes, offer informational content because that is my timeline. And what I offer changes as my timeline shifts.

So as I watch the spiritual and wellness communities (and other communities) split apart in a shaming spiral, my advice is to stay grounded in who you are while raising your frequency. And be cautious who you follow (online, in books, classes, etc.) because their vibration will impact yours. Learn from those who instill hope rather than fear.

As hard as it is, I’m watching the collapse of many timelines, I’m sitting with it in curiosity of what will replace it after it all burns down and I’m contributing to the elevated energies by understanding how I individually contribute to it all.

Education & Communities to support you

Please remember that my business is here for you. These are ways that you can learn more about all of this with tools and techniques to support you.

  • Click on the class link above for live classes (both in-person and online) and on-demand classes.
  • The Sacred Shift community where you can join the wait list for when doors open in June and December to join in,
  • The Crystal Cluster graduate community is open to any of my crystal students who have  taken my Basic or Animal classes.
  • And my new offering of the Harmony Healing Circle, an online gathering where I guide the group through healing (the event is not recorded).

Yours in truth,

Woo woo, says who?  As a Chief Master Catalyst blending 10 coaching & energy certifications with my lawyer brain, my passion is helping people understand the science and logic behind crystals, energy healing, essential oils, Universal Laws and more. Once you logically understand how they work, you will understand the metaphysical and spiritual benefits and have your ah-ha moment. I am the author of The Oily Pet, The Oily Crystal and The Guided Crystal Journal. I am the creator of The Sacred Shift community, The Oily Crystal Master Class and The Crystal Cluster community. As a former prosecuting attorney & animal protection expert, I love helping people understand their animal companions at a deeper level, while helping abused, neglected & shelter pets heal. For those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates.

 

Lessons from a GenXer on how to Thrive through Economic Uncertainty

by Allie Phillips

Lessons from a GenXer on thriving in a recessionI am seeing a lot of pleas for help on social media from younger generations asking GenXers for advice on how to survive the current tariff war, rising prices, layoffs and possible recession. As your GenX sister, I would love to share my perspective on how to thrive through economic uncertainty because I’ve been there, done that and it made me stronger.

As a GenXer who went through the 2007-09 recession, as well as the COVID recession while being self-employed, I have also lived my entire life through chronic recessions. Since I was born in 1966, I have lived through 8 recessions. GenXers cut their teeth in recessions, we grew up in recessions, we received our education through recessions, we started our careers in recessions, we were laid off in recessions, and we thrived during recessions. The one thing that held me through all of the ups and downs: I did not panic and did not drop into fear. I truly believed All is well and everything always works out for the best. And it does.

Let me share a few lessons to help you navigate current events

First lesson

Did you know that Americans have survived 34 recessions since 1857? We survived those and we will survive this one. Keep current events in perspective because the U.S. economy is always a roller coaster. When you can stay grounded rather than getting swept up in hysteria, you will ride the roller coaster with ease. And if you have any spare money to invest (with the help of a financial advisor), this is how the wealthy become wealthier.

Second lesson

With endless news and social media, it can be difficult to escape from information unless you stick your head in the sand. Follow the principle of observe, don’t absorb. I limit my news consumption to 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the evening just to stay informed, but not get sucked in to the negative programming. Make sure it is a neutral news source that does not engage in opinion journalism or hype. I also recommend limiting your time on social media unless you have configured your algorithm to feed you inspiring posts that help you grow. Bring on the cat videos!

Too much time online will negatively impact your nervous system and create a host of physical, emotional and mental health issues. This approach will help you observe what is happening, but not absorb the energy of the negative programming. Think of it like this: Imagine you are living on an island without access to any news or information. Would you be anxious or fearful about the economy and world events? Nope! You would have no idea of what is happening. Fear and anger are energies that weaken you and contribute to poor decision making. When you can observe through detachment and not absorb other people’s emotions you will find your personal balance between knowing just enough and then letting the rest go.

Third lesson

Current events are different than the 2007-09 recession. While there were mass layoffs from the collapse of many industries (construction, manufacturing, auto, real estate, banking), price of goods did not skyrocket. So if you had income, you just kept living normally. During that recession I was in charge of a public policy legislative office outside of Washington DC and I did not change anything about my life. I continued normal spending which helped to stimulate the economy. So if you have income, keep spending what you have budgeted. In this time you will learn to buy smart.

The Great Depression (1929-33) involved extensive tariffs like current times. I remember my mom (who was a master genealogist and US/World History teacher) telling me how my grandparents survived through simplicity and taking on extra work when available. During these times I practice simplicity which means buying what I need (food and paying bills) and buying what brings me joy (books, crystals, day trips to Lake Michigan or 2-night mini vacations within driving distance). There is a reason that retail therapy feels so good. Set a budget for what you need and what brings you joy and stick to it. Because filling your life with joy is THE antidote to the fear of the economic turbulence.

Also think about side work that you can do from home or online. What are you good at? Do you have unique information to share with others? What things that your friends ask your advice on? That’s where you can earn side income.

Fourth lesson

When it comes to simplicity, one area where you can simplify, save money and improve your health is in the food you buy. As a Certified Health Coach, I recommend only shopping the perimeter of your grocery store. That is where “real” food is found. When you shop the interior, you are buying heavily processed foods that, in reality, are not real food and will contribute to health issues. You also pay more for processed foods because you are paying for the processing. Homemade meals always cost less.

I learned this lesson when I was a law student working full time and going to law school at night. Each weekend was an assembly line of making bulk lunch and dinners for the week that I would take to work with me. Five dinners in a row of turkey, mashed potatoes and broccoli cost much less than pre-packaged meals! I still eat this was to this day. Stock up on bags of rice, dried beans, frozen veggies, and spices and you can make an endless variety of healthy meals. Go online and find recipes! This will help you save money and stay healthy because stress will destroy the body if not kept in check.

Learn how to thrive during economic crisis

Fifth lesson

Mind your mindset. If you allow your thoughts to doom scroll social media, get sucked into negative news programming, and go down an anxious fearful rabbit hole, you will not be able to make good decisions. Those anxious and fear-based thoughts will also cause sleeplessness, aches and pains, digestive issues, headaches, relationship issues, and the list goes on.

It is vitally important that you focus on finding joy throughout your day. What can you do that brings you joy? Is it your morning coffee ritual? Drawing a card from an oracle card desk? Exercising? A walk in nature? Every day, do what brings you joy.

If you want to stop a runaway thought quickly, smell a pure essential oil. Essential oils rewire the neural pathways by signaling the olfactory system which stimulates the brain to secrete serotonin and dopamine (the feel good hormones). This research article summarizes a group of studies that prove it.

What essential oils can help?

Use what you have, but make sure they are truly pure and not fragrance oils. Essential oils like Bergamot, Chamomile, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Patchouli and Rose are my favorites for calming and clearing negative thoughts.

If you want to learn more, check out my Nervous System & Vagus Nerve Reset on-demand immersion event or watch my free on-demand class on Essential Oils for Emotional Energetic Wellness.

Sixth lesson

Shift your frequency. Did you know that crystals actually work on your frequency to ground and calm anxious energy and raise your frequency above the chaos? I teach the science of how that works in my crystal classes. Here’s the short story: Crystals come from the Earth and contain the healing frequency of Earth and nature. Our body and energy field is simply energy. Energy can be transformed and transmuted. And our DNA is constantly surveilling surroundings and will reshape to frequencies it encounters. This is why when you are around your complaining toxic friend, you walk away feeling worse. And it’s why you are drawn to touch crystals. Crystals work on physics principles and help us to stay in frequency alignment.

What crystals can help?

Here are a few recommendations of crystals to carry in your pocket throughout the day, hold in your hands to quiet your mind, or lay on your body at the end of the day:

  • Grounding and calming = Black Tourmaline, Blue Lace Agate, Hematite, Smoky Quartz
  • Raise your frequency above chaos = Apophyllite, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Herkimer Diamonds, Himalayan Quartz, Selenite
  • Dual purpose grounding & raising frequency = Amethyst, Auralite 23, Labradorite, Rutilated Quartz

If you are not sure how to work with crystals, check out my free Introduction to Crystal Healing class where I give specific crystal recommendations to transmute negative emotions like anger, depression, fear. Or get my Guided Crystal Journal that is 100+ pages of crystal education, crystal journeys to explore, 160 crystal descriptions, and 40 pages to journal your crystal experiences and create a daily crystal habit.

Difficult times breed expansion of your soulSeventh lesson

Difficult times breed expansion of your soul. No one grows without a little pain. We know this from Diamonds that are only created under extreme physical pressure. During these times you may discover that you have a gift to share with the world that can earn you extra income or shift you onto a more aligned career path.

You may take a class, read a book/blog, listen to a creator who teaches you something that you put your unique energetic imprint on and share with the world. That is what a lot of people did during COVID and they created financial abundance out of a difficult time. Go through this time with THAT mindset and watch how you thrive. This is how I moved from a stressed out full-time attorney to a thriving full-time energy wellness business owner.

Allow for change, be open and be flexible. Join my Sacred Shift community and deep dive into how to shift.

Need additional help or mentoring?

From a GenXer who has lived my entire life through the ups and downs of the economy, my best advice is to stay calm, don’t get sucked into negative news, stay away from anything or anyone that creates fear or anxiety, and allow this time to transform you into the amazing human being that you are here to be.

Do not look at this as something to survive; instead, look at current events as an opportunity for you to thrive. I have done it, and you can too.

Yours in peace,

Woo woo, says who?  As a Chief Master Catalyst blending 10 coaching & energy certifications with my lawyer brain, my passion is helping people understand the science and logic behind crystals, energy healing, essential oils, Universal Laws and more. Once you logically understand how they work, you will understand the metaphysical and spiritual benefits and have your ah-ha moment. I am the author of The Oily Pet, The Oily Crystal and The Guided Crystal Journal. I am the creator of The Sacred Shift community, The Oily Crystal Master Class and The Crystal Cluster community. As a former prosecuting attorney & animal protection expert, I love helping people understand their animal companions at a deeper level, while helping abused, neglected & shelter pets heal. For those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates.

Techniques to Thrive during Chaos and Upheaval

by Allie Phillips

Learn techniques to thrive during chaos and upheaval

Are you craving techniques to thrive during chaos and upheaval? Yah, me too! Whether you fully understand what is happening in the energy shift, it is undeniable that chaos and upheaval not only knocked at our door, but it came inside and made itself comfortable in our home. If you are interested in learning some techniques to thrive during chaos and upheaval, stay connected to me (social media, newsletter, classes)  and keep reading.

I have been tracking and teaching about the energy shift since I started my business in April 2011. This shift has been going on for some time (even before 2011) and over the years it felt more like a slow drip of change. Slow drips are good when it comes to transformation because it allows us to make small shifts that result in big changes.

However, the energies now feel like a fire hose. This intensity can bubble up a lot of fear, anger, agitation, frustration, uncertainty, and rage.

In the energy shift, Earth is evolving and humans and animals are along for the ride.

What is really happening in the energy shift?

It would take me days to fully explain what is happening and this is what I deep dive into each month in my Sacred Shift community (enrollment opens in May if you want to join us).

The short story is that Earth is evolving and humans (and animals) are along for the ride. Earth is always evolving and upgrading like she has for billions of years. Humans are also going through an evolution and upgrade like we have for thousands of years. But we now have the ability for instant news and sharing that our ancestors did not have so chaos and stress spreads instantly. Additionally we are experiencing deep fluctuations and increases in the frequency of Earth (Schumann Resonance), solar flares which bubble up anger (2025-26 solar maximum), planetary movements (Pluto moving into Aquarius where it will stay until 2043 and the last time it was in this position was during the American & French Revolutions), and the collective human frequency (more fear-based in recent years).

As humans, we are vulnerable to shifting frequencies because we are made mostly of water. So are our animals. Water can be structured (changed) when exposed to frequencies, including spoken words. Check out Dr. Masaru Emoto’s scientific experiences with water.

Who will feel uncomfortable in these energy shifts?

People who are ungrounded. When you are ungrounded you may experience anxiety, depression, emotional imbalance, are easily distracted, and become stuck in a loop of discomfort and negativity. This discomfort may come out as anger, fear, rage, judgment, and sometimes violent behavior.

If you want to be comfortable in the energy shift, learn how to ground your energy.

Who are flowing and thriving with these energies?

People who are grounded while simultaneously raising their frequency. When you are grounded you can calm your mind and be present, are emotionally stable, self-aware, have an open mind, are balanced and moving forward in life. When you can also raise your frequency you are able to elevate your mindset out of negative thinking to find solutions from a different perspective because you have been working on your core beliefs, inner programming, inner emotional healing, and are open-minded to learning. Spoiler alert: My top 2 techniques for grounding and raising frequency involve crystals and essential oils!

When you have the tools and techniques to support you, you are able to handle the shifts with ease. Think of it like riding a rollercoaster: the ungrounded are not belted in and are screaming out fear, whereas the grounded are fully belted in and are screaming out of exhilaration with the ups and downs.

The contrast is intense

The shift is giving us an opportunity to elevate how we think about life by fire hosing with contrast to help us shift faster. Contrast is where we have a negative experience which gives us clarity on what we really want.

  • Can we keep living with the division and violence that plagues our communities? NOPE!
  • Can we keep living at the breakneck speed of busyness? NOPE!
  • Can we keep working in toxic harmful environments because we have been taught to stay or we feel that we have too many years of service to leave? NOPE!
  • Can we keep staying in toxic relationships because we are too polite to set boundaries? NOPE!
  • Can we keep putting off our dreams because we allow other people and situations to have more space in our life than we actually allow for ourself? NOPE!
  • Can we keep consuming toxic food, toxic drinks, toxic air, toxic online content, toxic friends and family, and our own toxic thoughts? NOPE!
  • Can we keep putting everything and everyone above our own physical, emotional and mental wellness? NOPE!

When you start working to bring out the best version of you, you will flow with the energy shift.

Allie's favorite techniques to thrive during chaos and upheaval

My Favorite Techniques to Thrive in Chaos

  1. Disconnect from news and social media. Too much time on mainstream negative news and social media will take a toll. Our brain is not built to handle constant information overload, especially when the information is manufactured chaos and events that conjure fear. Stay informed by observing but not absorbing. Set time limits to be informed – like 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the evening from an independent source that is not full of emotional opinions. For social media, avoid anything divisive or fearful (even for 2 seconds) and “unfollowing” (Facebook) or click “not interested” (TikTok) so that you see less of what you don’t want. Follow people who teach you something of value, inspire you,  leave you feeling better – avoid those who spread fear and misinformation. Do not intentionally dive into chaos and fear energy online – this is totally in your control.
  2. Disconnect from negative people. The energy of a negative person, or someone you do not resonate with, will wear you down. Other people’s chaos and fear will rub off on you. Physically you will feel fatigued around them, emotionally you may shut down or feel angry, and mentally they drain you. If you can fully disconnect from this person, please do that. If it is a boss, coworker, or family member, be intentional in limiting time with them. After time with them, immediately connect with an uplifting person or do something joyful to raise your energy.
  3. Spend time in nature. Do you resonate with water, forests, mountains, sunny days, windy days? All of these nature elements have a healing component. Water helps you flow and dream; forests help to ground and calm; mountains give you strength; sun increases vitality and happiness; and the wind is purifying and cleansing. Every day, or as often as you can, spend time in nature. Go for a walk in a wooded area, bask in the sun, sit underneath a tree, walk through a nursery to enjoy flowers and plants. This will also keep you connected to the Earth to handle the shifting frequencies easier.
  4. Daily self-care rituals. What can you do in the quiet of your home that is a nurturing self-care ritual? I like morning rituals because they set the energy for the day. The days that I do not engage in my morning ritual, I feel off all day. Make it easy and something that you look forward to doing. Maybe it involves deep stretching for a few minutes, journaling, reciting affirmations or what you are grateful for, smelling and topically essential oils to set your frequency for the day, selecting crystals to carry with you during the day or meditating with crystals, listening to soothing frequency music in the morning rather than the news, making a hot cup of tea or coffee, or working it out at the gym. Rituals are solely for you, it will nurture your soul and melt away stress, fear and negative emotions.
  5. Meditate daily. The human brain is on overload and needs quiet time outside of sleeping. When you consistently quiet your mind, even just 5-10 minutes a day, you will have increased intuition and notice positive changes. If you struggle to quiet your mind, focusing on your breathing, stare into something like a beautiful crystal, a candle or fireplace, or go on a walking meditation in nature (so long as it’s quiet with no other people around). I spend a lot of time walking the beaches of Lake Michigan and it has been life changing. Calming your thoughts through meditation will help you elevate about the energy of chaos and stress.
  6. Work on your intuition. We all have intuition but busyness and numbing activities (doom scrolling social media, constant noise thru TV-music-phone, binge watching TV, unhealthy habits, busyness) will shut the door on your natural intuition. Give yourself downtime every day to quiet your mind and listen. Once you get into the practice, you will get the ideas, whispers and nudges throughout the day. And when those happen, listen and take action. Intuition is always supportive (go for it!) whereas your ego mind is limiting and critical (that will be a disaster). When you let your intuition guide you, it will move you away from chaos.
  7. Discern truth. When you are working on opening your intuition, it will also help you discern truth. One technique that I love to teach is the postural sway method. Stand up with your feet hip width apart. Ask yourself a question where the answer is yes (like, is my name Allie?) and your body should lean forward slightly. Then ask a question where the answer is no and your body should lean back slightly, Now you know what your “yes” and “no” are. When you have a question, or hear/read something and are not sure if it’s true, just do this technique. This will help you quickly dismiss chaos and shift back to joy.
  8. Keep an open mind to learn something new. When I started learning about energy laws and healing, my life and work took a dramatic turn for the better. With each topic I learned about, it opened another door like a domino effect. It was empowering! When you feel empowered, chaos and stress cannot live in your home.
  9. Work on your mindset. If your thoughts default to why you can’t do something or to disempowering thoughts, find a teacher or mentor who can help. Read the books, take the classes, follow the right people online. I infuse mindset techniques in almost everything I teach and when you decide to shift this, the results are dramatic because you will realize how powerful you really are no matter what is happening outside of you.
  10. Connect with uplifting people. Clubs and community groups are a wonderful way to connect with people with similar interests. Being with like-minded people, rather than isolating, during chaos and stressful times will keep you resilient. If your community does not have a club that you would like to join, create one and friends who would be interested. Meeting together in-person involving something joyful is one of the best ways to thrive during chaos. Just make sure the gathering does not dip into complaining about the chaos.

Just remember that chaos energy loves to feed on fear – let’s starve it of fearful oxygen to calm it down.

Yours in peace,

Woo woo, says who?  As a Chief Master Catalyst blending 10 coaching & energy certifications with my lawyer brain, my passion is helping people understand the science and logic behind crystals, energy healing, essential oils, Universal Laws and more. Once you logically understand how they work, you will understand the metaphysical and spiritual benefits and have your ah-ha moment. I am the author of The Oily Pet, The Oily Crystal and The Guided Crystal Journal. I am the creator of The Sacred Shift community, The Oily Crystal Master Class and The Crystal Cluster community. As a former prosecuting attorney & animal protection expert, I love helping people understand their animal companions at a deeper level, while helping abused, neglected & shelter pets heal. For those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates.

Guest Blog – Discover Animal Communication: Your Pet Has Something to Say

by Allie Phillips

Allie's cat Dobby enjoys animal communicationPreface: Denise and I met in an online business class. I recently experienced Denise’s animal communication skills with my 17-year-old cat Dobby. It was amazing and so helpful. So I asked her if she would write a guest blog for my website.

Denise and I are hosting a live virtual event on Wednesday October 2, 2024 at 7:30pm/ET about  “Guiding our Pets out of Anxiety”. If you would like to register for the live event or to receive the recording, click here, then scroll down and click the 7:30pm time block to register.

Denise Dunlavy and Animal Communication

Have you ever felt a deep connection with your pet but struggled to understand them? As an animal communicator, I bridge that gap.

Have you ever caught your pet staring at you with an intensity that made you wonder, ‘What on earth are they thinking?’ You’re not alone. Many pet owners feel this way, and as an animal communicator, I’ve learned how to bridge that communication gap.I am Denise Dunlavy and I talk to animals without using words.  I use energy and get messages through my senses, like seeing images, hearing words or just knowing what an animal is thinking.  I know it is hard to believe but here is an example.  I once talked to a dog who showed me an image of a pillow that was green on one side and brown plaid on the other side.  Then the guardian sent me a picture of the view from the dog’s crate.  There was a green Oregon Ducks blanket on top of a brown blanket.  It wasn’t exactly the same but it was so similar that I knew I had connected to the dog to show me this.

Since I discovered that I can understand animals, I have made it my life’s purpose to help people improve their relationships with their pets.

Denise Dunlavy is an animal communicator and intuitiveSome of the main reasons people come to me for assistance are:

  • Behavioral Issues: Animal communication can help with behavioral concerns because it allows me to ask an animal why they are doing a certain behavior.  I communicated with a dog one time who was very well behaved but would always go crazy when the family was eating dinner.  When I asked why, he said that the cat is the favorite and dinner time is the only time when the cat isn’t around so he wants the attention then.  Once I know why they are doing this I can work with them to find a solution.  In this case we asked the dog to go to his bed during dinner in exchange for getting extra one-on-one attention before and after dinner.  It is not always that simple but I start by asking the animal if there is a reason and then we figure out if they can get their needs met in another way, ask them to change the behavior or try to negotiate and give them a reason to change the behavior.  Not all behaviors are “issues” though.  Sometimes things that annoy people are perfectly normal and natural for the animal.

  • Anxiety: Animals get anxiety just like people do and it can be in many different forms.  When I communicate with an animal who has anxiety I ask them what it feels like for them.  Sometimes it feels like worry or sometimes it feels like a sick feeling in the stomach.  It can also feel terrifying like it is in their whole body.  Depending on whether it is situational or maybe they have always had it, we can figure out the best way to address it.  Sometimes you can address their concerns to make them feel a little better but if they have trauma, they often need a lot more help.  Sometimes if they are afraid of the car or something, it is just best not to force them to go in the car.  I can ask if they think they will be able to get over it or if they know what will help.  Sometimes the animal has suggestions and sometimes they don’t know themselves.

Testimonial of praise for Denise Dunlavy's animal communication skills

  • Health issues: People often come to me when they know something is wrong with their pet but the vet can’t find anything wrong.  I don’t diagnose any health issues but I can try to find out if there is an emotional issue that appears to be manifesting in a physical way.  I ask animals how they feel, what hurts and what the level of pain is.  A cat once told me that he was vomiting because his dad had a stomach issue and wouldn’t go to the doctor.  He was mirroring something back to them and once I passed on the message that dad was making an appointment and taking care of it, the cat stopped vomiting.  So it wasn’t actually the cat’s health issue.  It was a message to the humans.

  • End of Life: One of the most difficult things of being a pet parent is when we outlive them. There usually comes a time when guardians need to deal with the passing of a pet.  It can be very helpful to communicate and ask them when they are ready to go or what they need when they are in the process of dying.. This way it can be a group effort and decision to remove some of the guesswork and guilt that pet parents often feel.

  • Connecting with animals who have passed: I also use animal communication with pets who have passed.  They are pure energy and love and they always have a lot to say! Some of the things they talk about are:

    • What it feels like where they are

    • Who they are with, both animal or human

    • What signs they are sending

    • Why they passed when they did

    • What it felt like when they passed (if the person wants to know)

    • What are their favorite memories

    • What was their purpose in life

    • Other messages they want to share with their loved ones

Animal communication may seem a little weird but it can help in a lot of different ways to understand your pet better because you can get to know their thoughts, feelings and emotions.

Ready to unlock the secrets of your pet’s world?

Book a session with Denise today! Denise is offering a 20% discount code to all Allie’s followers.  Use coupon code: BLOG20 at checkout.

Animal-related classes

Denise and Allie are hosting a live virtual event on Wednesday October 2, 2024 at 7:30pm/ET about  “Guiding our Pets out of Anxiety”. If you would like to register for the live event or to receive the recording, click here, then scroll down and click the 7:30pm time block to register.

Want to learn Crystal Healing for Animals? Advanced Crystal Master Teacher and Animal Protection Attorney Allie Phillips will teach you the science of how crystals really work and specific techniques that are unique for our companion animals wellness & wellbeing. Click here to learn more and join the next class.

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Essential oils for cats are not safe. This is a lie and here’s why.

by Allie Phillips

Spoiler alert … essential oils can be safe for animals, including cats.

When I see definitive statements that “essential oils are not safe for cats,” it really irks me! And when it’s coming from people or organizations with ZERO credentials in this area, that speak up in my loud lawyer voice.

When I teach my essential oils for pet classes (I’ve taught over 100 of them), I recommend to never ever ever Google search for “essential oils for animals.” You will be stunned at what you see, almost all of it is inaccurate, and sadly most people believe what they are seeing.

Not everything on the internet or social media is true about essential oils for cats.

I recently looked on Google to see just how bad the misinformation is about this topic. And what content was coming up first because that’s what people click on. I was STUNNED and ANGRY at the results!

Here are the top results on Google.

Top article = Check out this bold statement below from a PET FOOD COMPANY! The author she labels herself as “a writer, mom, and long-time cat parent.” No offense, but that is not sufficient to make bold statements like you’ll see below. If you have no education, experience or credentials involving essential oils for pets then you should not be writing content on a topic you are not skilled in for a national company that can pay a lot of money to get the article at the top of a Google search. For example, I’m not giving you advice on how to replace a catalytic converter in your car because I don’t know the first thing about them. This article was inaccurate, incomplete and deceptive because it broad brushed all essential oils into the no-no category.

misleading article about the safety of essential oils for cats

Can I address the national animal protection organization cited in the article? They are known for their pet poison control hotline and combating animal cruelty and I respect them for that. As an internationally-recognized award winning animal protection attorney & former prosecutor, I spent years collaborating with this organization and I am unaware of any expertise they have with essential oils. They may have veterinarians on staff, but almost all veterinarians are untrained in essential oils. The DVM should not give them license to form opinions on which they have no knowledge. And this organization puts ALL essential oils into the no-no category which is categorically wrong.

2nd article = The screenshot below is from WebMD. What does WebMD have to do with animal health? The veterinarian who reviewed the article lists no essential oil expertise in her bio. And while the article gives a few good cautions, it broadly paints essential oils in a bad light. Just because you work with animals and have letters behind your name does not make you an animal essential oil expert. This is one snippet from the article.

misleading article about the safety of essential oils for cats

5th article = Finally, someone who is an expert in essential oils. Robert Tisserand has been researching and teaching about essential oils since the 1970’s. He wrote a thoughtful article explaining how essential oils can be safely used with cats. He cites to a 1988 article called “Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil poisoning in three purebred cats“ that declared Tea Tree essential oils as deadly to cats. People generally read a title or believe other people’s interpretations of this article and then stop doing further research. The article discussed 3 cats who received a topical application of Tea Tree (brand unknown) for flea treatment. The article says. “The product contained 100% oil of Melaleuca alternifolia. The oil was applied directly to the cats’ skin, and 2 1-oz (approximately 60 ml) bottles were used on the 3 cats. *** The cats were bathed in warm water and a mild detergent to remove any remaining oil from the skin.”

If you have no education in essential oils that article would no doubt cause you to never want to use essential oils with your cats. However, I started my essential oil education in the science, biology and chemistry back in 2013 and here are just 2 problems with this article:

  • 60ml of a straight (neat) essential oil of ANY type is WAY TOO MUCH for a human and especially a cat. We use 1 drop at a time. Do you know how many drops are in 60ml? About 1100!!! I and other expert educators recommend using 5-8 drops of a carrier oil to 1 drop of essential oil when topically applying on cats. Less is more! So hence, common sense was seriously lacking and this article failed to recognize that. The article failed to mention the brand of the essential oil and I can guarantee that there was no information on the essential oil bottle about use with cat. So this was human error now blamed on Tea Tree.
  • Water drives essential oils deeper into the body which is why I teach everyone to dilute a topical application with a carrier (nut) oil which acts like a time release for slower absorption. So rinsing the cats with water made this situation worse.

Two of the cats survived and one sadly passed. Articles like this caused a broad condemnation of ALL essential oils for cats in particular. And rather than become educated about safe use of essential oils with cats, people just keep misrepresenting and regurgitating articles like this. It is particularly shameful when animal professionals (like veterinarians, vet techs, animal protection organizations) make bold statements without proper education.

 

So what’s the concern about cats?

My cat Dobby smelling safe essential oilsLet’s look at the science first. The concern is primarily because cats are deficient (not missing) in the cytochrome p450 liver metabolism pathway that helps the liver to metabolize to excrete compounds, including medications, toxins and essential oils. This is unique to felines and it’s why people are nervous to use essential oils with cats.

Some people think cats cannot excrete oils but a study found that they excrete differently (more in line with how plants excrete) but they do it.  Slower elimination can result in build up. We give our cats medications and they can pass that thru their liver. Some cats are surrounded by toxic cleaners, plugins, candles and aerosols and are able to excrete those. Even some of the adulterated essential oil brands out there are not hurting cats in mass quantities.

It is also because of online and social media content that continues to spread inaccurate, misleading and deceptive information, like the 1988 article listed above, without doing their research. They rely on scary (and sometimes untrue) social media stories about how a pet was harmed or killed due to an essential oil. And when I see these, I think:

  • We don’t know the backstory on these posts
  • We don’t know if or how many health issues these pets already had
  • We don’t know what food they were eating
  • We don’t know if they had toxic pet toys that created toxic overload in their body
  • We don’t know if or how many toxins are present in the home (candles, plug ins, sprays, aerosols, cleaners) to create toxic overload
  • We don’t know which essential oils were used with those pets/animals
  • We don’t know how the essential oils were used or how much was used

What essential oils are safe for cats?

Animal Protection Attorney Allie Phillips is an expert educator on safe essential oils for cats

In my personal and legal opinion, it depends on the brand. Let me explain.

  1. A company either has safe and pure processing of growing and harvesting plant-material to become essential oils, or they don’t. Period! If a brand grows lavender with pesticides and harmful chemicals like glyphosate, those chemicals will be in the essential oil and should never be used around animals. If the essential oil company does not have their own farms, do they know safe practices are in place? They don’t. The brand I work with has their own farms and a very strict Seed to Seal® process that is the highest industry standard.
  2. Quality control testing is important in essential oils being safe for petsDistillation of the plant material is also important to make sure that all constituents (the plant compounds) are drawn out so that the essential oil is balanced. When distillers take short cuts to sell cheaper oils, they are not getting all the compounds out. When distillation is done fully and properly, it is bioavailable (fully active and balanced) and that is another factor that makes it safe for pets. The brand I work with has their own distilleries with onsite testing every 15 minutes and 3rd party testing for purity. No other essential oil company tests at this level.
  3. What is the essential oil company saying about animals? Most essential oil BRANDS have no mention of animals or pets on their websites. Most brands do not promote or label their essential oils to be used with animals. By that omission they are telling you to NOT use their products with or around pets. So please do not diffuse or topically apply these brands on your pet.  The absence of information on a label is as important as what IS on the label. For example, a popular fiber laxative product is not appropriate for a newborn baby because that product is not labeled to be used with newborns. It is marketed for older people. Common sense, right? The brand I use promotes their essential oils for animals on their website, they have articles on their website about safe practices, they host an Essential Oils for Animals conference, and have an animal-specific line of products.  This company is putting their name behind their products for animals. If a company does not do that, they will not have your back if something goes wrong.
  4. Learn about safe essential oils for cats and dogsIn The Oily Pet book I provide a test so that you can figure out whether your essential oil brand is safe. I have looked at other brands for years and only one brand passes the test. Too often I hear people say “you cannot use Tea Tree with cats” or “you cannot diffuse citrus oils around cats.” With a brand that is not labeled to be used with pets, that would be accurate.

With the brand that I use, I have diffused citrus oils almost daily for over a decade and my 3 cats liver values are healthy. I have annual testing done and it amazes me that as my cats age their liver values get healthier. Interesting, eh? The brand I use also puts Tea Tree essential oil in one of their topical animal-specific ointment. How is this possible? It’s because of their Seed to Seal® process of growing, harvesting & distilling the plant-matter to fully extract all of the constituents so that the essential oil is truly pure, balanced, bioavailable, and not just a word on a label.

Since 2013, this is why I only promote one brand, Young Living Essential Oils, because it’s about safety for you and your 4-legged family. This is not a sales pitch … it’s an education pitch because I want you to spend your money wisely and use the best wellness products for your pets.

And this is why I get frustrated when I see the ignorant definitive statements that essential oils cannot be used with cats because I have daily essential oil use with my cats since February 2013 and have helped them through several health issues with the essential oils.

Who should you learn from about essential oils for pets?

Learn about essential oils for cats from people with education and experience

Be very cautious in who you learn from (on any topic) and always check their credentials. If someone has the education, certifications, and experience in a particular area they will tell you. Look for these qualifications:

  1. (Important) Someone who works or volunteers with animals = this is someone who will have broad experience with animals and not just offering essential oils to their family pet.
  2. (Important) Someone who is trained in essential oils specifically for animals = just because a veterinarian, animal worker or animal organization posts an article about essential oils for pets does not mean that person/organization is properly educated. Look for how long they have been working with essential oils and the education they received. If the author has the proper credentials, they will tell you. If they don’t, they will be silent. Avoid learning from those who list NO credentials.
  3. (Important) Someone who has hands-on experience with essential oils for animals = you want someone who not only has the education but has the hands-on experience because that is where the real learning happens. I have extensive hands-on oily experience with my cats and pet clients after diligent research and have never had a negative reaction.
  4. (Bonus) Someone with credentials who teaches classes and/or publishes online content and/or books about essential oils for animals = this person is bold enough to share accurate information that flies in the face of the majority of inaccurate online information.

I have been an animal protection attorney since 1994, I have volunteered with shelter and rescue animals (primarily cats) since 2000, I have been highly educated in essential oils biology, chemistry and working with animals since 2013, I wrote The Oily Pet book and have sold thousands of copies, I have been invited by Young Living corporate and other essential oil leaders to present on essential oils for pets, shelter pets & rescue pets, and I have hands-on experience with my own felines and pet clients.

Where can you find accurate information?

First – Watch this class that I taught online about safe essential oil practices for cats and dogs.

Second – Grab a copy of The Oily Pet book so that you have a handy reference.

Third – Like my social media pages (listed below) where I post content on how to safely use essential oils with your cats, dogs and other animals.

Fourth – Check out a few of my favorite animal essential oil experts who happen to be veterinarians, who teach at national conferences, are highly respected in this field, and use Young Living essential oils in their veterinary practices:

 

Be well,

Woo woo, says who?  As a Chief Master Catalyst blending 10 coaching & energy certifications with my lawyer brain, my passion is helping people understand the science and logic behind crystals, energy healing, essential oils, Universal Laws and more. Once you logically understand how they work, you will understand the metaphysical and spiritual benefits and have your ah-ha moment. I am the author of The Oily Pet and The Oily Crystaland creator of The Sacred Shift community, The Oily Crystal Master Class and The Crystal Cluster community. As a former prosecuting attorney & animal protection expert, I love helping people understand their animal companions at a deeper level, while helping abused, neglected & shelter pets heal. For those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates.
 
 
 
 
 

I know you are weary …

by Allie Phillips

(Updated July 4, 2026)

I know you are weary and exhausted of all that is happening in the world. No matter where you live, you may wonder, “when is this craziness going to end?”

You are not alone. I originally wrote this on July 3, 2024 and updated it on July 4, 2026 … America’s 250th Independence Day.

I am writing this because I am hearing from a lot of people that they feel like we no longer have freedoms to celebrate. This is a slightly long read so grab a glass of your favorite drink, put a pet in your lap and keep reading.

I’m seeing the weariness on people’s faces, in their lethargic actions (and non-actions), in their voice that expresses their worries for the future. I see it play out in apathy, a why-bother attitude, and hearing “I’m just one person, there’s nothing I can do.” I see people no longer planning for the future because they can only think about tomorrow. It is playing out in a control-grab for more power over how people live their lives, a deep divide in right & wrong and what people perceive as truth.

Apathy is what concerns me most. As soon as we get comfortable in apathy, that is when we lose our freedom.

This is me sitting across from you as we share a cup of coffee (or martini) and I hope you can hear this. Our ancestors did not fight the battles in our past for us to be firmly planted in apathy and let all of our freedoms slip away. Okay?

It is quite easy to disempower a person. It happens slowly, like a drip in your bathroom sink. Drip drip drip … you may not know what is happening because it’s so slow and quiet. Once it happens long enough or picks up speed, that is when you notice.  I see this in my legal work with domestic violence survivors who dismiss the mildly abusive/controlling behavior of their partner.  When it becomes extreme they have been conditioned to accept it. It’s called Learned Helplessness.

Collectively we are in Learned Helplessness.

We have been dripped on for years to tolerate the disempowerment. Little moves here and there by political and corporate leaders. Decisions from governments and courts that subtly and slowly take away our rights. The slow indoctrination of extreme beliefs and gas lighting to question what we know what is really happening. Unspeakable acts of betrayal and criminality that are now normalized and even praised as taking down “the system”. My dear, it is the system doing all of that.

When we are weary and worn down, that is when the big moves can be made and we simply do not have the strength to fight back. Big moves are now happening, boldly.

Is this resonating with you?

I look our current society from the lens of a 32-year attorney and former prosecuting attorney with a spiritual energy wellness business. It’s a unique perspective and I have a lot of interesting conversations in my brain that always start with “why is this happening now and for what reason?” This is a left brain right brain discussion I have with myself so I don’t get caught up in hysteria or conspiracy theories. I look at things from different perspectives and do not pledge loyalty to any person or institution.

For 25 years I have studied Universal Laws and the energies that we are exposed to all day long. You don’t have to believe in them; they are just there.  Just like the Law of Gravity; we may not fully understand it, but it is there. Our world is evolving. It’s an awakening that is shifting how people think and behave. This evolution has been happening for a while but it went full speed in 2020. That’s when so many people woke up and had their rose colored glasses being ripped off.

We know the evolution is happening in how we live and what we belief if we just look to the day-to-day lives of our grandparents. Life is very different now.

One part of this evolution is for outdated beliefs and behavior to bubble up to be released so that new can come in. Our history works in approximate 20-year cycles. It was written about in a book called The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe and is sometimes called the Strauss-Howe generational theory. These cycles (or turnings) are not characterized by events but instead by human reaction to them. The 4 cycles are: (1) the high, (2) the awakening, (3) the unraveling and (4) the crisis:

  • The prior 4th turning (crisis) was WW2 and the Great Depression (1925-45)
  • The 1st turning (high) was postwar boom (1946-60)
  • The 2nd turning (awakening) was the Consciousness Revolution (Woodstock, activism, laws regarding rights) (1961-81)
  • The 3rd turning (unraveling) was culture wars, distrust in public institutions & polarization begins (1982-2006)
  • And the 4th turning (crisis) is where we are now in an effort to destroy institutions, social unrest & threats everywhere (freedom, climate, financial, housing, resources, etc.) (2008-2028)

We are in the final years of the crisis turning which is why we are seeing outdated ideologies come back, a back slide in human rights and freedoms, and a growing amount of threats around us that we did not have 20 years ago. These turning points are not about what’s happening, it’s about our response. We are being tested to look that evil in the face, say hell no, and let it release.  But it probably feels more like The Hunger Games, right?

Another part of this evolution is the collapse of the old patriarchal energy and the rise of divine energy.

Some people refer to this as the control masculine patriarchy and the divine feminine. But masculine and feminine energy in this regard has nothing to do with biological gender. The divine energy is both masculine and feminine. We all have masculine and feminine traits in us. I see female politicians with very strong control masculine energy voting to take away women’s rights, and I see males with divine feminine energy showing through as kindness and compassion for all. The Barbie Movie in 2023 highlighted patriarchy throughout the entire movie and angered the patriarchal energy.

When I was a prosecutor I had to adopt a more masculine energy in order to thrive in a world dominated by men and to dodge to overt misogyny that I experienced my entire career. I would flaunt my divine feminine when I would walk a fine line around ridiculous dress codes in the courtroom and wear white and pink suits. Gosh they did not like that. Women at that time were required to wear suits with skirts, not pants.

One time I was set to start a trial and was wearing a cream colored suit with a skirt. The judge told me to go home and change into a more “appropriate” suit (which meant black, blue or grey suit). I told him no, knowing there was nothing he could do about it. I was wearing a frickin’ suit with a skirt and there was never a policy about the color of the suit.  The glare of contempt I received from that judge cut like a knife but it empowered me going forward to push back against ridiculous outdated norms. I’m proud of that young Allie, she had gumption! I have always been a rebel and have zero tolerance for anyone telling me what to do.

Patriarchal energy is about power, control, domination, deciding who has rights and who is allowed to be successful.

This is why powerful greedy corporations pay almost no taxes, yet small businesses like mine are taxed at ridiculous rates. Divine energy is about unity, compassion, love of all and everyone wins. This where I see heart-based businesses excelling in the past 10 years. Being empowered comes from strength and confidence in controlling your own life, not in controlling others. Hmmm, that also sounds like the definition of freedom.

For thousands of years our planet has been under the power of the patriarchal energy of fear, anger, war, violence, and controls what people can do. People are waking up to that and are fed up with wars, violence, anger and controlling behavior. We have slowly (drip drip drip) been evolving into the divine energy and the patriarchal energy is PEEVED about it.  This is why controlling people get SO upset with the powerful divine feminine energies of Taylor Swift, The Barbie Movie, women in power positions and women who speak up. They punish by passing laws that relate only to women and what they can do with their bodies. They are grasping for power and control like a domestic abuser blocking the door as the victim attempts to leave.

The patriarchal energy has been dripping disempowerment on us for thousands of years to where a majority of humans believe that “this is the way life is” and “there’s nothing I can do”. So they consciously or subconsciously follow the pack.  That is called apathy.

In recent years there has been a rise of the divine feminine energies and we are seeing visible signs of this through the female gender. There are more women in political positions, corporate CEOs, starting their own businesses (I have 2 businesses), speaking out, and empowering others like never before.

Here’s a few notable events of how this is playing out:

  • 1920 – women FINALLY earn the right to vote
  • 1960 – birth control pill is created to give women the right to decide when/if they want children (and many women need this to manage hormone issues)
  • 1963 – equal pay for women
  • 1974 – women earned the right to have a credit card, bank account and mortgage in their name
  • 1981 – 1st woman US Supreme Court justice
  • 1983 – 1st woman in space
  • 1984 – 1st woman on the presidential ballot as Vice President
  • 1988 – women earned the right to have a business in their name
  • 1994 – Violence Against Women’s Act signed into law to protect women from violence
  • 2007 – 1st woman to be Speaker of the House
  • 2016 – 1st woman to receive a presidential nomination
  • 2021 – 1st woman Vice President
  • 2023 – and now the downslide of freedoms as Supreme Court abolishes Roe and states begin passing laws taking away a woman’s right to control her reproduction
  • 2024 – States begin passing laws taking away a woman’s right to IVF and contraception, Supreme Court begins to dismantle federal agencies (dismantling the 40-year Chevron doctrine) and give presidential protections that have never existed

Before anyone gets in a tizzy about reproductive rights let me pose this question. If you desire freedom, do you want freedom to care for your body the best way you know how? I see a lot of hypocrisy in those who create laws regarding bodily freedom. One party believes in reproductive rights for women but mandated physical intrusions on the body during the pandemic; while the other party that is taking away reproductive rights for women yet was vehemently against any bodily intrusions during the pandemic. You can’t have it both ways; you either believe in freedom or you don’t. And these are the questions we all need to answer on what is most important.

The more that the divine rises, the more the control patriarchy is grasping its last breathe to keep control and spread mass fear. That’s what we are seeing. And I can tell you right now, only July 4 2026, the patriarchy is in the loud death rattle.

Here in the US and in many countries, we have enjoyed a foundation of freedom. Those who strap freedom across their chest and fly a flag off the back of their car while taking away rights of women & minorities are not about freedom. Real freedom is allowing people to make their own personal decisions.

If the control leaders can take away the rights of a portion of the population, they certainly can take away the rights of everyone else. No one is exempt. And when people are weary and apathy sets in, it’s easier for that to happen.

I know you are weary … I have moments of weary too.

Each day I make a choice to stay empowered and some days are easier than others. Here’s a few ideas to help you choose to stay empowered, and I would love to hear more ideas from you:

  • Understand that we are in a cycle and we will come out of this.
  • Do not stick your head in the sand. Be in the know from multiple trusted independent information sources.
  • Understand that when we vote, it is no longer about a party (and it should never ever be about a person), it should be about core values and rights that we hold dear. If you believe that one political party or one person was better for your bank account, is that more important than your freedom? How will you respond if you wake up one day and your bank accounts are gone? Freedom is the core that every human on this planet craves and should have. Think about what freedom means to you and make your decisions based on that. Economies, gas prices and food prices have gone up and down since the beginning of time and voting on that is like building a house of cards and expecting it to withstand a tornado .
  • It’s okay to change your mind. With freedom you can do that. Without freedom, you have nothing.
  • Realize that you are important and your decisions are important. You vote with every dollar you spend. Spend money with businesses that support your freedom.
  • Stay focused on the good in your life rather than focus on the bad. What we focus on becomes reality. It’s okay to rant to get the anger and rage out of you. Instead of a gratitude journal, create a burn book! Write it all out and then burn it!
  • Be vocal with your elected leaders. If they are considering legislation that takes away rights, tell them your thoughts on that. I’m a former lobbyist and your outreach is powerful. Remind them that they are elected to be the voice of their community, not impose their personal beliefs through legislation.
  • Be around uplifting people. This is why I have several spiritual communities I have created so that we have a safe space to learn about this evolution and how we can flow with it. One is called The Sacred Shift if you want to check it out.
  • Ground your energy by putting your bare feet on the ground, take a walk through a forest or along a beach. Scientifically these activities have proven calming abilities.
  • If you work with essential oils, crystals, or other healing modalities for your health and wellbeing, keep up those practices. Do not make yourself sick with worry and stress over the actions of others. You are more powerful than you may realize.
  • And please do not settle into apathy because that is how the drip drip drip has happened over many decades and brought us to where we are now.

Yours in freedom,

Woo woo, says who?  As a Chief Master Catalyst blending 10 coaching & energy certifications with my lawyer brain, my passion is helping people understand the science and logic behind crystals, energy healing, essential oils, Universal Laws and more. Once you logically understand how they work, you will understand the metaphysical and spiritual benefits and have your ah-ha moment. I am the author of The Oily Pet and The Oily Crystaland creator of The Sacred Shift community, The Oily Crystal Master Class and The Crystal Cluster community. As a former prosecuting attorney & animal protection expert, I love helping people understand their animal companions at a deeper level, while helping abused, neglected & shelter pets heal. For those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates.

Why are essential oils for pets so controversial?

by Allie Phillips

Learn how to safely use essential oils with your cat
My kitty Stella

When I decided to specialize in essential oils for pets I KNEW that I would be swimming in a hornets nest. I have no problem with that because the foundation of my business is helping animals (and the people who have animals), especially abused, neglected and shelter pets. And that means being innovative and changing the paradigm of how we help our animal companions. I made that decision over 10 years ago and this topic is still a hornets nest.

Why is this so controversial? I have a few theories.

1 – There are essential oil brands on the market that are SO adulterated with chemicals (from the growing and distillation process) that they are unsafe for animals (and honestly for us, too). So the blanket response is to not use oils with pets.

2 – There are essential oil brands that distill the oils improperly to not allow for ALL of the constituents to be released which is what balances the oil for safe use with animals (even the controversial oils). Most people don’t know that.

3 – There are essential oil brands that never ever mention usage with animals (on their website or bottles) yet people think they can be used with pets. When their pet is then harmed they blast it all over social media perpetuating the MYTH that essential oils cannot be used with animals. This spreads fear.

4 – There are animal care professionals and organizations who are untrained in essential oils yet have a platform where they pronounce that ALL essential oils are harmful for pets. I would rather have people be safe than sorry with their pets, but this is ill-informed misinformation that continues to be spread.

5 – There are essential oil studies that people cite that proclaim that certain essential oils are unsafe for animals yet they do not disclose the brand that was tested. My cats ingest citrus essential oils everyday (gasp!) and I diffuse citrus oils all day long. Their lab tests show that they are healthy and thriving.

I could go on and on and on …..

Essential oils can be safe for your cats and dogs
My kitty Dobby

Here’s what I know from 10+ years of intensive studying AND usage of essential oils with pets …

…. it absolutely comes down to the safety of the brand. When I only teach about using pet-safe oils, I only mention Young Living. Some people think it’s a sales ploy.

You know what? IT IS! I only want people buying pet-safe esssential oils AND learning from people like me who are trained and skilled in how to use them.

As an attorney who specialized in animal protection cases, I look to what a company says about their products. If an essential oil company has ZERO information on their website about animals, they are telling you by omission to not use the oils on or around your pets. That includes diffusing.

Young Living has information on their website about essential oils for pets, they have a pet-specific essential oil line called Animal Scents, and they host educational events on oils for pets.

Thank you for reading this far (you get a gold star for that!).

Learn how to safely use essential oils with your cats and dogs in The Oily Pet book
My kitty Rudy

4 ways to learn about safe essential oils for pets.

First – Be sure to like my Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube pages for education on safe essential oil techniques for pets.

Second – Grab The Oily Pet book, now in it’s 2nd edition. This book will give you the foundation to be confident in offering essential oils to your cats and dogs.

Third – Watch my Oily Pet online class to understand some of my favorite ways I use essential oils with my cats and pet clients.

Fourth – Get the oils that I have been using since 2013 and are safe to use with your pets. You can start with the Animal Scents kit or the Pet Premium Bundle. With your purchase I will send you a FREE copy of The Oily Pet book and add you to our private education pages where we talk about animal wellness.

And if you’re interested in other animal wellness education? Check out upcoming class dates for my Crystal Healing for Animals classes (in-person and online). You will love the science and the practical tips specific to animals!

Be well, Allie

Woo woo, says who?  As a Chief Master Catalyst blending 7 health & energy certifications with my lawyer brain, my passion is helping people understand the science and logic behind crystals, energy healing, essential oils, Universal Laws and more. Once you logically understand how they work, you will understand the metaphysical and spiritual benefits and have your ah-ha moment. I am the author of The Oily Pet and The Oily Crystal and creator of The Oily Crystal Master Class and The Crystal Cluster. As a former prosecuting attorney & animal protection expert, I love helping people understand their animal companions at a deeper level, while helping abused, neglected & shelter pets heal. For those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates.

One simple way to protect yourself from negative energies

by Allie Phillips

Learn how to protect yourself from negative energies at work or in crowds.Do you need to protection yourself from negative energies? Do you feel your energy drain when you are in certain environments (like a workplace or in crowds) or around certain people (like your friend who constantly complains)?

You are not alone.

When people are filled with negative emotions, stress, and complain their energy will seep into the environment and your fragile energy field and make you feel the same way. I call these “energy vampires” because the energy will literally suck the good energy out of you. Most people don’t consciously decide to be an energy vampire, and they don’t even know they are doing it. It is subconscious and energetic. But these people also are not working on improving their energy so they end up spewing it all over anyone within 50 feet.

Your energy can also drain from unseen energies like EMFs and WiFi. This is why most office workers (especially those in cubicles without windows) are depleted at the end of the day, whereas people who work outside or at home are energized. #thankyouhomebasedbusiness

What happens when you are surrounded by negative energy frequencies throughout the day?

You feel exhausted, drained, cranky, angry, depressed, sad, anxious, nervous, uncertain, pessimistic, unmotivated, stuck, self-loathing … and all of this spills over into all parts of your life.

How can you protect yourself from negative energies?

Put crystals in your pocket, your bra (oh yes, it works!), wear a bracelet, or put one on your forehead when you get home. You will also need crystals between you and your computer and I teach in my Basic class what crystals should NEVER EVER EVER be near technology. My favorite for protection is Black Tourmaline because I have used an EMF meter to test how it blocks EMFs.

It can be that simple.

I’ve been an Advanced Crystal Master Teacher for 10 years and love to share powerful and unique information about how crystals really work. I am not teaching the old regurgitated information found in most crystal books; I take you deeper to help you really understand and you won’t have to constantly consult a crystal book for help. You will be empowered!

When you get a deep understanding of how crystals work scientifically and energetically, you can intentionally work with them to stop the downward cycle of negative energy and get into a raised vibrational space. When this happens, you will physically feel stronger, more emotionally balanced, mentally focused and spiritually you find answers you have been seeking.

It may sound woo woo, but it’s not.

I teach about crystals in a really unique way so that your logical left brain and creative right brain both understand that crystals are more than pretty little stones.

If you have crystals, if you’re curious about crystals, and if you’re ready to start the New Year learning how to take care of your precious vibrational energy field, I want to invite you to join my upcoming crystal classes. I teach the Basic class 3 times a year, and the rest only twice a year.

Receive bundle savings when you take Basic/Advanced or Animal/Advanced classes.

Savings also available for animal workers/volunteers for the Animal class!

About Allie Phillips:

My name is Allie Phillips and I like proof, not fluff! I am a Certified Health Coach, Life/Law of Attraction Mindset Coach, Usui Reiki Master-Teacher, Integrated Energy Therapy Master-Instructor, Advanced Crystal Master Teacher, Universal Law & vibrational energy educator, Young Living Essential Oil Brand Partner Leader (#1414338), and an Attorney. I empower people with education that is well-researched, easy to understand and to implement with many options for success, and with experience that it works. My passion is blending all of my expertise together as a Holistic Wellness Mentor to help people and pets stay well and thrive in our changing world.  I am the author of The Oily Pet and The Oily Crystal and have written several award-winning animal protection books and publications. I am an animal & family protection attorney & educator who is an internationally recognized on prosecuting family violence and animal abuse cases, and the Founder/CEO of Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T)®, I love helping animal companions live safely and with wellness because for those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates. 

Essential Oil and Crystal Grief Protocol

by Allie Phillips

Updated April 13, 2025

My grief protocol using crystals, essential oils and affirmationsFrom December 2019 until March 12, 2022, I was in the prolonged and anticipatory grieving process of losing my mom to Alzheimer’s. Here’s the short story.

My mom had another fall, the visit to the emergency room accelerated her dementia, they told us she was dying and had only days to live (that was a shock to us), she went into assisted living for what we thought would be a short time. Fast forward 3 months and the lockdown happened in March 2020 and my dad and I were excluded from seeing her and even standing outside of her window to wave to her. Her dementia progressed rapidly until we moved her to a different assisted living facility where we could visit her daily. Fast forward 26 months where little by little each day she slipped away until her passing on March 12, 2022.

Grieving occurred every minute of this process and was prolonged because the mom I had before her final fall was not the mom that I watched decline for over 2 years. There are 5 times that we were told that she had days to live, only to have her bounce back. She contracted “the virus” and we thought she would not make it, but she physically recovered (not mentally). The rollercoaster of she’s dying to she bounced back was hard to handle. It was horrible watching her not eat for weeks and eventually slip away. I am thankful that she recognized me and my dad even in the end, that she was peaceful and in no pain.

Then on September 28, 2023, my dad went to the emergency room and they found a mass in his abdomen. He passed on December 15, 2023. I was devastated. He was my best friend, my biggest cheerleader, and the one person that I could talk to about anything. His fast moving illness put me in a nervous system state of flight he slipped away. I put my life and businesses on hold, was there for him throughout the entire process, and made sure his estate paperwork was in order. Then having to empty our family home of over 60 years and sell it put me in a subsequent state of functional freeze.

We all grieve differently

We all grieve in different ways and on different time lines in reaction to a loss.

Mourning is the outward expression of a loss, grief is the internal suffering we experience.

Learn my grief protocol involving crystals, essential oils and affirmationsYou can go back and forth in the stages of grieving. What is important is not to linger in grief because prolonged grief settles into the physical body in the lung meridian and heart chakra. We have all heard of a spouse who became ill after the prolonged illness of their loved one, and sometimes passing shortly after their loved one was gone.

Grieving can occur from:

  • Loss of a loved one (person or pet)
  • Loss of a pregnancy
  • Loss of health
  • Loss of a job
  • Loss of relationships
  • Loss of a home
  • Loss of a lifestyle
  • Loss of freedom
  • Loss of your world as it was

Your physical and emotional health before the grief incident can determine how long your grief process will happen. Grief meets you where you are and progresses from there.

Prolonged grieving can result in:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • Guilt
  • Isolation
  • Numbing behaviors
  • Numb emotions
  • Eating disorders (not eating or junk eating)
  • Concentration problems
  • Addictions
  • Low energy
  • No desire to do things once enjoyed
  • Heart attacks
  • Unhealthy behaviors

You will know that you have come out on the other side of grieving when:

  • You accept the loss
  • You no longer feel physical and emotional pain from the loss
  • You have adjusted to a “new normal”
  • You have moved on and do not feel guilty being happy

Learn my grief protocol involving crystals, essential oils and affirmationsMy Essential oil and Crystal Grief Protocol

I knew that my mom was on the dementia path and it is the primary reason that I left my legal career in the DC area and moved back home to Michigan in March 2015. I wanted to be there for her and my dad as she progressed.

In July 2019 I created an essential oil protocol to support the grieving process in response to so many friends losing beloved pets. I had several friends test the protocol and received feedback. I soon found that it was helpful in our rapidly changing world that started in March 2020. And then it was helpful for me and my dad during this prolonged time with my mom.

And then I added crystals and continued to refine the protocol.

This protocol meets you where you are in the stage of grieving.

essential oils and crystals can help you process the cycle of griefThis protocol is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease; it is a protocol that addresses the vibrational energy of grieving to help soothe what you are feeling and support you through the back-and-forth stages.

Click here to download an e-book with my Oily Crystal Grief Protocol.

For me, my grieving was long-term the entire time my mom was in assisted living. That time provided me and my dad the opportunity to adjust to a “new normal.” With her peaceful passing, I found peace.

But then the unexpected health issue for my dad left us both in shock. He was 85-years-young, still worked full time because he loved his job of over 50 years, was very active in his Rotary Club and young at heart. So we both went into overdrive trying to get him the medical help he needed, but the medical system was simply too slow. So the grief was compounded.

I now realize how prolonged grief impacted my energy these past 5 years. While I was able to keep going and  keep up with the work I enjoy in my 3 businesses, I did not have the energy for much else. I found myself visiting my healing location at Lake Michigan frequently (on average every other week throughout the year). Visiting Lake Michigan became an obsession as I allowed the water and waves to heal me. Listen to those cravings (when they healthy).

I engaged in extreme self-care and prioritized keeping myself healthy and well. Essential oils, crystals, healthy food, lake time, and restricting my time to supportive positive people helped me greatly. It is important to take care of yourself first and foremost because others depend on you. I am still in the process of recovering my energy and do not feel bad when I say no to things I once enjoyed. Give yourself permission to say no.

I hope this protocol will help you, like it helped me, during the inevitable grieving that we all experience at one or more points in our lifetime. Being proactive in your self-care is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, your loved ones, and everyone around you.

 

About Allie:

Multi-dimensional healer and energy coach.

I like proof, not fluff! As an attorney certified as a Usui Reiki Master-Teacher, Integrated Energy Therapy Master-Instructor, Advanced Crystal Master Teacher, and 4 coaching certifications, I believe in empowering people with education that is well-researched, easy to understand and implement with many options for success, and with experience that it works. My passion is blending all of my expertise together as a Holistic Wellness Coach to help people and pets stay well and thrive in our changing world.  I am the author of The Oily Pet and The Oily Crystal and have written several award-winning animal protection books and publications. As an animal & family protection attorney who is an internationally recognized educator on prosecuting family violence and animal abuse cases, and the Founder/CEO of Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T)®, I love helping animal companions live safely and with wellness because for those of us who have them grace our worlds, they are our soul mates. 

Be sure to check out my wellness workshops happening every month!

Check out my energy healing certification classes! 

The Oily Pet book
The Oily Crystal book