RAPHAEL'S
IS A CENTRE OF HEALING
Our Website is a year old and we are bringing back some of the features we put on the site in its first few weeks
starting with a pagan calendar of festivals and moon phases for the rest of the year
THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR

MOON PHASES

NEW MOON FIRST QUATER FULL MOON LAST QUATER
11TH JULY 18TH JULY 26TH JULY 3RD AUG
10TH AUG 16TH AUG 24TH AUG 1ST SEPT
8TH SEP 15TH SEP 23RD SEP 1ST OCT
7TH OCT 14TH OCT 23RD OCT 30TH OCT
6TH NOV 13TH NOV 21ST NOV 28TH NOV
5TH DEC 13TH DEC 21ST DEC 28TH DEC
JULY OLD ENGLISH HAY MOON
AUGUST -- -- -- -- -- - GRAIN MOON
SEPTEMBER -- -- -- -- -- - CORN MOON
OCTOBER -- -- -- -- -- - HARVEST MOON
NOVEMBER -- -- -- -- -- - HUNTERS MOON
DECEMBER -- -- -- -- -- - OAK MOON
AUTUMN EQUINOX SEPT 23RD FULL MOON
SAMHAIN NOV 7TH NEW MOON
WINTER SOLSTICE DEC 21ST FULL MOON

Then i was standing on the highest mountain of them all, and round and beneath me was the whole hoop of the world. And while i stood there i saw more than i can tell and understood more than i saw; for i was seeing in a sacred manor the shape of all things in the spirit, and the shape of all shapes as they must live together like one being. And i saw the sacred hoop of my people was one of the many hoops that made one circle, wide as daylight and as starlight, and in the centre grew one mighty flowering tree to shelter all the children of one mother and one farther. And i saw that it was holy....
But anywhere is the centre of the world
Black Elk
Oglala sioux
(1863-1950)
Since we opened in march 2009 we have invited, and have been open to our customers suggestions on what products they would like us to stock. Over the next few months we will be bringing in some of the items that our customers have requested. We are also increasing our range of own label products which we introduced at the begining of the year
SO WATCH THIS SPACE
We have recently been asked
What is a Light Worker?
Why a Centre of Light
The answer we as light workers Have is
To be of service
A Light worker is someone who devotes their lives to the spiritual advancement of humanity and all of creation. Whether this be through Healing, Teaching, or the bringing through of a loved one from spirit to give a message of comfort.
We Jan Marie and John have dedicated a large percentage of our lives (as have many) to learning and practicing the things we do at Raphael’s. Between us we have more than 50 years experience, we feel we could not have opened our shop without this level of knowledge and hands on experience!
We very much enjoy talking to people about Reiki, Crystals, and spirit, but to have the ability pass this knowledge on to others; to practice, and teach these things in our daily lives for us gives us a greater satisfaction
Balancing our centre of healing with raising two young children (who we hope will take Raphael’s to future generations) and further training in the healing arts leaves us little time to even switch on our computers to catch up with this website or our e-mails, so we do apologise if it takes a couple of days to reply to enquires!
And as for Face book or Twitter
(We wish we had the time)
THE NUMBER OF LIGHT WORKERS IS GROWING
PEOPLE DO WHAT THEY CAN
SMALL PRACTICAL STEPS MAKE THE GREATER JOURNEY
IN WHATEVER YOU’RE PATH TO LIGHT WORKING
LEARN
PRACTICE
TEACH
BE INVOLVED IN A HANDS ON WAY
HOLD GRATITUDE FOR ALL YOU HAVE AND ALL YOU DO CLOSE TO YOUR HEART
BE OF SERVICE
Jan Marie, John and Family
at Raphael's
TAROT & ANGEL CARD
READINGS
NOW AVAILABLE
CRYSTAL HEALING AT RAPHAEL'S
WE NOW OFFER CRYSTAL HEALING & REIKI WITH CRYSTALS AT RESONABLE RATES.
WE HAVE A UNIQUE THERAPY USING CRYSTALS WITH REIKI, WITH TWO PERMANENT IN- SHOP CRYSTAL THERAPISTS WE ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE WITH ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST FOR THE BEST USE OF THE CRYSTALS WE SELL.
WE BELIEVE THAT THE EVOLUTION OF CRYSTALS, AND THE SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION OF MANKIND ARE PROFOUNDLY LINKED. WITH RECENT DISCOVERIES OF NEW CRYSTAL FORMATIONS SUCH AS ROSE QUARTZ CLUSTERS APPEARING AT A TIME OF WORLD CONFUSION, AND THE NEW ENERGIES THAT ARE BECOMING AVAILABLE TO US, THAT THEIR USE TO BRING HARMONY AND BALANCE TO US AND THROUGH US TO PLANET EARTH IS OF THE HIGHEST IMPORTANCE
WE THEREFORE USE THESE BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS FROM THE EARTH WITH THE HIGHEST INTENT FOR HEALING, BALANCE AND HARMONY.
New Packaging
In line with our commitment to a more sustainable future for our planet and humanity, we have now taken delivery of our new bio-degradable carrier bags and bubble rap. We are always looking for ways to lesson our impact on our planet, both at our shop, and in our daily life at home. We support fair trade schemes and stock these items where appropriate.
Raphael's
Gift Voucher's for Healing & Reading's now available
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Usui Reik at Raphael's
We at Raphael's have a strong belief in traditional values. we have the utmost respect for the energy we are channelling, and the focus and intent we impart to our clients and students. We hold the symbols used in the advanced levels of Reiki with care and trust, and believe in the sure and steady advancement of our students. We live in a world of instant gratification, where sometimes the meaning of the Journey can be sacrificed for quick results and instant titles. Listed below is our timetable for advancement based on the teachings we were given, and our understanding of the profound power, and nature of universal life force energy.
Reiki 1: Reiki one focuses on self discovery and self Healing. There is the usual 21day Healing ajustment (3 Days for each of the seven Chakras) The entire body's energy system needs time to settle into the raising of it's vibration. This include's the Chakras, both major and minor, energy channels, and of course, the aura. This time should be spent on healing the self, and development of intuition. After a period of about six months, the student can then move on to practicing Reiki Healing on friends, family and pets, using the hand positions given by the teacher during their attunements. No charge should be requested for treatments given at Reiki level one.
(WE RECOMEND AT LEAST 6 MONTHS (PREFERABLY ONE YEAR) BEFORE ADVANCING TO REIKI LEVEL 2)
Reiki 2: During the Reiki 2 attunements three symbol,s are given with the knowledge of how to use them. Futher teachings for that level are given, distance Healing now becomes possible. Another 21 days of adjustments takes place, and the student is asked to once again practice self Healing and meditate on the symbols given. The student can then practice again for a period, and eventually set up a practice with the usual charge's to clients. Always remember though that the Reiki energy is free, its your time you are charging for.
(WE RECOMEND AT THE VERY LEAST A YEAR (PREFERABLY 2 YEARS) BEFORE ADVANCING TO THE MASTER TEACHER LEVEL)
Reiki 3: Master Teacher
(DO YOU REALY WANT TO BECOME A REIKI MASTER TEACHER)
With the title Master Teacher come's a great responsibility! a responsibility to your clients/students and a responsibility to the tradition, and the world wide professional Reiki community, and we are a community. The more people who practice Reiki, the stronger it becomes.
Again at Master Teacher level there is a period of adjustment, the final Reiki symbol is given, and instruction on how to attune and pass on this wonderful loving energy to your students.
(MASTER TEACHER LEVEL CAN BE VEIWED AS A GREATER OPPOTUNITY TO LEARN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE OF CREATION)
As every sincere Master of anything in this world will say
(THE LEARNING NEVER STOP'S)
CHOOSING A MASTER TEACHER
Reiki Masters come in all shapes & sizes, colours & creeds, Relgious & Philosophical backgrounds. These differences are superficial and should not cloud you judgement when deciding who you want to teach you.
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF WHEN FACED WITH A PROSPECTIVE TEACHER
Do i feel a connection to this person?
Does this person inspire me?
Does this person have a passion for what they are talking about or are they just going through the motions!
What is their experience, are they open to sharing this with you or have they got something to hide?
What are their motives for practicing and teaching Reiki?
Once attuned to Reiki it is with you for life. Whether you use it or not. so it's important to choose your Reiki Teacher carefully.
Whoever you choose to help you start your Reiki journey
WE WELCOME YOU TO THE REIKI FAMILY
DISTANCE HEALING AT RAPHAEL'S
Raphaels do not charge for Reiki distance Healing and Prayers. We View this as a way of expressing our gratitude to those who visit us, and the Universal Energies, Guides, Guardians, and Angels who have provided us with the conditions that have allowed us to bring our dreams into this Reality.
PLEASE SEE OUR SERVICE'S AND COURSE'S PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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Contact us at info@raphaels-bedford.co.uk