Lately, I've been getting a lot of questions about the Enneagram, what it means, and how to use it properly. It seems to be enjoying a resurgence.

​And there's a problem.

Here's the problem: there's way to much bad information out there about the Enneagram, which is only contributing to confusion in the way it's understood.

As a monk, we studied this tool ENDLESSLY under recognized experts who went well beyond the past 30 years, down to the more ancient roots of this tool. And I can tell you with certainty, just about everyone I've seen lately doesn't seem to understand the nuances, details and intricacies of the Enneagram.

And I can't stand seeing this happen.

The Enneagram is NOT a personality profile after taking a test. That is not how it works. While there are such tests out there, I know of only one other person in the country who sees how to evaluate someone's Enneagram triad.

Yes, triad.

The most dangerous use of the Enneagram is to reduce your personality to a single number. And that's what I see all the time, especially on social media. 

The Enneagram often gets lumped in as a personality tool with a single number, or a single number with a "wing" for your personality. This is not correct. The Enneagram is like a chemistry set, with dynamic and changing levels of the nine elements, combining to form a unique profile. There are three predominant influences, but ALL NINE are in play, which is how everything gets far more complicated.

Will I teach a class on this? Maybe, but not yet. There are so many moving parts to the Enneagram, and it takes years to really understand it. Boiling it down takes time, and then releasing it on a public level invites more people to reduce it to an overly simplistic and inaccurate level.

So be careful about the Enneagram information out there. It's not a quiz and a number. It's really an ever-changing dynamic of personality influences that can be very beneficial to personal and spiritual development. When used properly by someone who has spent decades with it.

A very good friend of mine always refers to me as "The Psychic Monk." It's a term that nearly always raises eyebrows, and is certainly memorable.

Why Psychic Monk?

Well, first of all, I'm known as the Metro Monk, but it's the psychic part that really sticks with people. I was a monk for several years after college, and that aspect of my life was the most formative for me. During that time, I got my Masters in Theology, I did intensive work with prayer and meditation, and expanded my abilities in ways that I ha no idea of at the time.

Of course, now I'm not a monk. Married with six children certainly is a change in lifestyle!

So now you know.

Of course there's more. Which is why I'm starting to work on a book that brings out a lot of the quantum moments and events during my life. I just started writing the book, so it's going to be a few months before it surfaces, especially with my very busy schedule of events and readings.

Do I miss the monastery? Not really.

But I still have aspects of the prayer and spirituality of those monastic days: they will always be with me, no matter how hard I may try to let them go.

That's why I used to teach meditation, discernment, and other aspects of spiritual practice. And it feels like I'll be teaching these again soon!

Psychic predictions are one of the most misunderstood aspects of psychic work. The thing about psychic predictions is that they are not predictions at all, but forecasts.

Much like a weather forecast, a psychic looks at the likelihood of events taking place if the current path is being followed by the person. In other words, if you continue the way you're going, this is what will likely happen.

However, things can change.

Everyone has free will. This means that people can consciously change the direction their life is taking. It also means that other people in their life can make decisions that affect the outcome of events. 

It's a very tangled twist of directions and human freedom.

​My best advice is always this: "The best way to predict the future is to make it happen."

During the pandemic, some ask whether phone or Zoom readings work as effectively as in-person readings.

Great question!

The fact is that readings are all about energy and spirit, which means they are not bound by the laws, expectations and limitations of the physical plane. When I am giving a reading, I am touching in with the energy and spirit that transcends time and space, on level that we are only now beginning to understand more fully.

The proof is in the reading itself! Validations are strong, questions are answered with clarity, and spiritual healing occurs, all just as well by distance as in-person.

Of course, I will always prefer in-person to distance, but the results and effectiveness are quite similar.

Interested in booking a reading? Visit the Readings page to find out more!

I get questions often about how to increase your psychic abilities and intuition, as well as learning more about mediumship. Rest assured, I have been working on the whole project for quite some time!

There is a new method of approach that I am going to be using in teaching these skills. While psychic ability, intuition and mediumship are gifts you are born with, there are also skills that will direct those gifts in directions that are more geared for help and healing. This is why these classes are important. 

This is where the School of Spiritual Arts comes in. Initially, I had looked at making this a class that one could take just anytime, but the logistics and resources required to make this possible are just not there. My guides have made it clear that this is not the direction that I should be sharing this knowledge.

Over the coming weeks, I will be offering these classes on a regular basis, with each one independent of the others, so that there's no need to have taken one class before moving on to the next.

In addition to this, I will be offering classes in Numerology, Tarot, and Handwriting Analysis for those who want to learn some of the tools that are so useful in jump-starting your intuition. 

I look forward to sharing these with you after Easter! Stay tuned!

When someone gets married and decides to incorporate their partner’s last name, the name change not only strengthens the relationship, but also has a significant impact on both people in the relationship with the same last name (or hyphenated last name). Certain energies and vibrations from the name become part of that relationship. 

As a Numerologist, I make a distinction between "organic" name changes, and "artificial" name changes.

Organic name changes are the result of events that are a natural part of a one's growth to becoming their True Self. This might include marriage, or changing one's name for artistic reasons for greater success (especially in the entertainment world). In that case, a name change is a natural next step in the artist's life. An organic name change can also be the result of an individual’s realization that the current name doesn't fit his/her personality – or the name might be connected to a disliked parent or distant relative. 

Artificial name changes, however, are names designed in the (almost always) futile attempt to add or remove certain attributes without going through the normal process of learning, overcoming obstacles, and growth. I hear about this a great deal, unfortunately. There are some so-called "numerologists" who suggest adding numerical vibrations to names in order to become more financially successful, or perhaps more famous. Unfortunately, this often backfires, and the person experiences the opposite effect (the person loses money, or gets involved in a terrible lawsuit, for example). I've seen this happen far too many times. There are no shortcuts to growth and happiness.

What does numerology say about a person who goes back to their pre-relationship name? There's nothing wrong with that. The name that you intuitively feel drawn to using after the dissolution of a relationship is going to be in harmony with who you are.

When it comes to getting a Numerology Chart created, the decision of which last name to use is entirely yours. If you're undecided, I would advise to have both last names analyzed, and a combination with both names included.

My son was watching "Angels in the Outfield" for the umpteenth time yesterday. For a not-so-little guy at 13, he is a remarkable guy, always open to greater realities, and always asking questions. While the movie is certainly a very Hollywood look at angels, it got me thinking...

Angels really are everywhere. In my work, never does a day pass without communicating a message from an angel to someone, or even something for me.

One experience I had a few months ago illustrates this. I was meditating and praying, as I do every morning, when I was immediately overcome with this single question, "Is my angel here?"

Something urged me to open my eyes, and there were three powerful angels standing in my office! I was overwhelmed, but in my very matter-of-fact old Hebrew mentality, asked, "When did you get here?"

They looked at me with a sort of mild amusement (those who know me are certain to know that look!), and said plainly, "We've always been here, protecting you and helping you every day."

Take some time to talk to your angels today and every day. They are with you, helping you and protecting you. 

In a time where so much chaos, anger, confusion, and hatred abound, calling on your angels is the BEST thing you can do!

Saint Michael the Archangel, enfold me in your wings. Thwart the designs of evil, and help me to accomplish the mission of healing and light I've been given. You who stand at the throne of God, defend me and protect me! Amen!

Welcome to the new website of Spirit for Your Life!

Take a tour of the site, where you will find so many offerings to use:

• Private Readings
• Psychic Parties
• Online Classes
• Books (ebooks coming soon!)
• Personal Psychic Reports
• Specialized Numerology Reports

I look forward to helping you as you grow intuitively and spiritually!

Peace and all good to you,
​Don Marlette