Something new

Soul readings

For some time, I have been exploring the connection we can have with what is known to many as the Akashic Records. This is a non-physical plane, or realm, often described as a library recording the lifespans of each and every soul and all events through time. ‘Akasha’ comes from the Sanskrit for ‘ether’ and this perfectly illustrates the ‘everywhere and everything’ nature of this source of wisdom.

My introduction to the Records was strange. I had never heard of them, when Solarah of MATERIA STELLARIS, back in December 2024, suggested that I might look into these, as I had a role to play in reading them. So I did. I bought a book and popped it on my shelf, promptly forgetting about it. That was until, in February 2025, Lori Ann Bloomfield spotted the book on a picture I shared of my writing desk. Lori-Ann had the same book (How to Read the Akashic Records by Linda Howe) and a deal (and friendship) was struck: we would both commit to reading the book and share our experiences with each other. And so, something new was born.

Over the months, I have regularly visited the Records, for myself and for others, to seek guidance on questions and to connect with the team of guides who support their soul’s growth. This has been inspiring and humbling work. I have been touched and amazed by the compassion and love shared with each reading and stunned at the accuracy of images and facts shared linked to people I do not have a prior connection with. The biggest lesson for me in this journey has been learning to trust. How can I be sure I am not just making things up? How will I know if this connection is real? What if it fails - if I fail - and there are no messages to share? Time and time again, I have been proven wrong to doubt and have seen people deeply moved by the messages shared.

So, why write about this now? I have shared a couple of ‘readings’ previously, linked to my own experiences, including one about my conversation with a past life expert and another about what we can learn from our dreams (attached below). But it wasn’t until I struck up a conversation with Carrie Dancing Bear this week, that I was prompted to consider sharing my experiences more widely. Although this is very different from the poetry I regularly write and share (which comes from the same source as the messages), it is important to open up this conversation, as perhaps there are other people like me who are wondering - what is this that I am exploring? How do I know the messages and coincidences are real? How can I learn more? And I think, now is the time for more of us to step into the open and connect with each other.

I look forward, in anticipation, for how this will land. Please leave a comment if you have an experience to share of channelling, communicating with guides and spirit and understand the path of the lightworker. With much love, Trudi.

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If you met your past life self, what would you ask?

A visit to the Akashic Records

Trudi Nicola

Aug 11, 2025

In meditation the other week, I reflected on the idea of having a past life expert who could help me understand my current life context. This came through my discovery of Linda Howe’s book, ‘ How to Read the Akashic Records: Accessing the Archive of the Soul and its Journey’ (2009), a book I have been studying since February this year. My introduction to the Akashic Records came through a series of suggestions and coincidences. Prior to this, I had never heard of them. With encouragement from Lori Ann Bloomfield I decided to dip my toes in and explore this pool of wisdom. I am so glad I did.

For those of you who are wondering, as I did, what the Akashic Records are, Howe describes them as ‘a dimension of consciousness that contains a vibrational record of every soul and its journey’ (2009, p.3). This fascinated me and I was quickly drawn into a daily practice of mediation and stillness that led me to accessing this rich archive. At first, tentative, I was unsure if I was making up the images that appeared or planning the words that ran onto the page as my pencil seemed to take on a life of its own. But over time, and through accessing the Records of people I had no prior connection with, I began to trust what I was sensing. Trust, it seems, is the most important component of this strange and enchanting journey. I guess it is a kind of faith in action.

So, what about the past life questions? I was curious about this and decided to seek the answer to the following question: How can I increase abundance in my life financially and in terms of contentment and fulfilment?

A fairly typical question. I was expecting a former version of me who had experienced worldly success to share some nuggets of wisdom that I’d missed on the road to middle age. I was not expecting a 15th Century Benedictine nun.

Here are the notes I scribbled during my initial meeting with my past life self:

I see a nun in a black habit she says her name is Sister Mary, she is a Benedictine nun Italy? 15th century? She’s showing me the gardens she tends to - a plethora of colours -flowers and plants to eat. She is kneeling in prayer in a Chapel, such a sense of peace.

She’s showing me I already have all I need I just need to take care of it. Manage my family finances and show more restraint. Spend time in nature and time in solitude praying or meditating. She says these simple treasures are the true path to fulfilment. Don’t go chasing pots of gold! Live wisely and within your means. You have the key to an abundant life already - just choose to notice it.

And these are the questions (taken from Howe’s book) I asked her in our meditative conversation:

What happened during your lifetime to cause you to be successful?

I woke up! I knew I did not want to belong to anyone and that my one true path to freedom would be to cloister myself so I chose to do that, thereby ensuring my success. I worked hard and rose up the ranks. I tend to the gardens, my reading and prayer and ensure I care for all those who choose this way of life. I am content and fulfilled. I can see daily the difference I make.

What qualities do you possess that contributed to your success?

Patience. Yes, you have this! And a quick mind for learning plus a kind heart. When dealing with people you have these, alongside sensitivity to spirit. That is why a quieter role suits you better.

Can you help me avoid any pitfalls?

Certainly. Stay away from roles that demand you to lead people who are not as committed as you, as this drains your energy. Focus on the tasks that fill you with joy.

What can I do to ensure my earthly success in the future?

Continue to pray. Meditate. Work on elevating your spirit. Speak often with those who share your beliefs and stay connected to source. You are on the right path. Stay disciplined.

How can my soul achieve maximum growth from this situation?

Remember how to be quiet and how to retreat within. Honour your need for quietude. Surrender to peace and stay always connected to source. Open your heart and let the energy flow through you.

Following that encounter, I felt stunned at the simplicity and obviousness of the truth shared. I already have everything I need. A life of simplicity suits me. I was also curious to find out if the image I saw and the description shared with me were based on anything accurate or had I just made it all up? A search revealed that there were Benedictine nuns in 15th Century Italy and many of their numbers were made up of noble woman who wished to avoid marriage. They were educated and philanthropic, contributing to society through acting as scribes, teachers, scholars and artisans. The threads seemed to knot together as I read and I felt a strong connection to this past version of me, however strange that may seem.

Exploring the Akashic Records is an investment of time and energy. I guess it could be seen as a spiritual practice. What I am learning is that it brings with it an undeniable sense of peace and of self-acceptance. Which cannot be a bad thing!

What can you learn from your dreams?

Trusting guidance

Trudi Nicola

Sep 14, 2025

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We were on holiday in Cyprus. Time to relax, unwind and let the worries go. Dean woke one morning and told me he had had a particularly vivid dream. What struck him more, was that it was a version of the same dream he has been having for years. A recurring dream about a house.

This time, the house was perfect - a beautifully renovated old property complete with original features. But Dean knew, as he surveyed it, that something was not quite right. There appeared to be a large hole in the roof that had been letting in water for a long time, unnoticed or ignored. When he touched the pristine wallpaper, it crumpled, revealing sodden plaster and rotten wood beneath. The whole house was an elaborate illusion. It looked immaculate in everyway but, in reality, was ready to collapse.

Dean felt this was linked to a need for security yet entangled within this was his constant desire for freedom. He could trace this dream back to his childhood and a persistent anxiety around the scale of the work needed and how achieving this was beyond his control. This time, however, he recognised the extent of the problem but did not feel concerned or worried about it. The fear from the past no longer controlled him.

I offered to take the dream to the Akashic Records and ask for an interpretation. This is what Dean’s guides revealed:

Dear Dean
You know this dream?  Please consider how you feel when you are in the dream, as this contains part of the message.
You say everything you see in the dream is perfect on the surface but you touch it and it reveals the flaws that lie beneath, concealed.  This shows that you are aware of the illusions in life and are not easily fooled by them.  You see where there is rot and you call it such, despite this making you unpopular with those who fear the truth.
You worry about the roof and the structure of this dream home and the impact it will have financially to put everything right.  This can seem an overwhelming task.  You can focus on one aspect at a time to rebuild a dream house (the house representing any form of security – think four of wands) but really we tell you that you can turn away from it and say ‘no – this project is not mine – it is too unwieldy’ and find something more stable, more reliable, less flashy.  Follow the path of less is more.
But in all honesty, your dream returns to remind you that, in this life, there is no point in placing your hopes and dreams in material wealth and riches, as it will all fade away and decay in time.  Focus on the structures within you.  These will see you through – your heart, your mind, your soul, your breath.  Ensure all are aligned and you will not suffer any threatening leaks.  Internal strength is your answer.  Namaste.

Interestingly, prior to the message coming through (I write these as they arrive like channeled letters) I saw a clear image of a bird of prey balanced precariously on a wire. I heard ‘peregrine falcon’ and the bird turned its head and looked directly at me.

Curious as to what this might mean, we searched what the peregrine falcon represents. I could not believe what we found, as it resonated with Dean’s feelings around his dream. It was a strong lesson to me to trust the guidance I am shown. What do you think?

1. Freedom
Birds, especially falcons, are the number one symbol of freedom.

Peregrine falcons are known to migrate across the globe whenever necessary. As such, they are required to mold themselves according to their surroundings.

Being great and dangerous predators, falcons are not easy to control; nor do they want to be controlled. People with falcons as their spirit animal value their freedom above everything else. They are not bound to any community, doing as they wish.