SOULMATES AND TWIN FLAMES

Exploring Karmic, Companion, Cusp, and Limbotic Soulmates as well as Twin Flames

Clients almost always insist that their loved one is a soulmate, yet, there are different classifications of soulmates; each one having some unique spiritual dynamics, relational patterns, and most likely outcome. Therefore, I would like to clarify the concept of a soulmate so that if you do believe that a partner, ex partner, or potential partner-to-be is "a" soulmate you will be better able to comprehend the type of variables that more than likely have been/will be influencing your human relationship.

Please remember, however, that - despite any spiritual dynamics affecting a union - our own free will and that of our loved one ultimately dictates who we will be with, when, why, and for how long. Because of this, this article is intended only to be used as a basic guideline to help you glean insight into the "hidden" aspects of your partnership and potential future together. Nothing written below is etched in stone and should not be interpreted as an absolute.

There are differing philosophies pertaining to soulmates. Each psychic consultant or metaphysician may have his or her own. The information provided below is derived from over twenty-five years of research and interacting with Spirit, spirit guides, angels, deceased loved ones, and clients. I have been taught that, in reality, we are all soulmates because we are all connected on the most profound level; we are derived from the same universal life force and will return to the same universal life force once our physical shell meets its demise.

Therefore, for all intent and purposes, the terminology "soulmate" is a humanistic one. Whenever we encounter someone who elicits intense emotions and/or a strong physical passion within us we often want to believe that some "greater plan" or "destiny" brought us together for a special purpose; thereby creating a spiritual bond with our partner or desired partner. We may then use the term of endearment "soulmate" to define him or her.

Unfortunately, however, it occurs often enough that those persons who do elicit intense emotions and/or a strong passion within us are nothing more than passionmates (partners we are drawn toward based primarily on ego wants and needs). Although many clients protest, "No, this is not just an emotional attachment or physical lust. There is a deep, spiritual connection between us," I've yet to encounter anyone who has expressed, "Why, I am not attracted to this person in the least and I want nothing from him/her! Yet, I just know we are soulmates!" More succinctly, this ego factor can have tremendous influence on whether or not we believe a spiritual connection exists with our romantic partner or partner-to-be.

By the same token, it is true that there are spirits whom we pre choose (whilst on the spirit realm) to interact with during any given incarnation for various reasons. Not necessarily to have a long term romantic union with, as soulmates can be family members and dear friends as well. Whereas, other persons we may encounter figuratively for the first time here on Mother Earth. The persons we choose beforehand to share experiences with are spiritually labeled soulmates.

There is a common misconception that we can only have one true soulmate and that this is the person we will marry and live happily ever after with. Quite the contrary - as I mention above - a dear friend, close family member, lover, et al can all be construed soulmates and not all of these such relationships will be blissful or lifelong. Additionally, the universe is wise enough to almost always send us more than one option to choose from during the course of each lifetime so that we can exercise our free will once here and because being with the same soulmate indefinitely throughout our spiritual evolution could hinder our growth.

To simplify matters, there are at least three more "common" classifications of soulmates. There are also Limbotic Soulmates (those spirits who pre choose to be Companion Soulmates but usually end up meeting at least one lifetime too soon; resulting in a limbotic state where it is either really challenging to be a couple or they cannot be a couple) and Twin Souls (when a singular spirit divides into two halves and then each half encounters/becomes infatuated with the other half on the mundane realm; the epitome of self-love, lol, but usually quite a disaster!) but either of these are not too common - contrary to popular belief - that I do not include them below:

KARMIC SOULMATES, COMPANION SOULMATES, AND SOULMATE CUSP

Karmic Soulmates are those who have shared at least one previous incarnation together that ended on a sour note. They meet up with each other again in a subsequent lifetime in order to complete any past lessons/rectify any residual karma, which then affords them the opportunity to attain closure and move on. Unfortunately, they usually end up accruing more adverse karma in the process. It's possible for Karmic Soulmates to progress to the next level of the union, instead of separating, if both parties desire this and apply mutual effort.

However, usually at least one partner deviates from this path over time because to conquer all of these goals in a singular lifetime and then to still have sufficient love/desire to be with the alternate partner proves too daunting; usually resulting in indecision, stagnation, and inability to commit. This is why, more often than not, Karmic Soulmate unions have several ruptures either before the relationship ever truly gets off the ground or before the permanent severing of ties. Some Karmic Soulmates do marry or remain together for a long amount of time in an effort to achieve certain lessons, but the union eventually becomes unhappy and/or "problematic" either way.

Oftentimes, too - despite any past karma or lessons being conquered - each party invariably goes their separate way in order to be free to encounter their already existent Companion Soulmate who awaits him or her. This is because, again, more often than not the main intent between Karmic Soulmates is not to be a couple again in the first place but, rather, to resolve old issues if possible, attain closure, and then move on. One, if not all, of the variables below usually affect a Karmic Soulmate union:

*Psychical or Geographical Ruptures/Distancing

*Third Party Interference

*Indecision and Inability of One Partner to Make a Firm Commitment

*The Timing is Amiss

Companion Soulmates, on the other hand, are those we pre choose to share a profound and enduring love with; to teach to, learn from, grow with, and be partners for a lengthy duration - even a lifetime. This type of relationship is very comfortable, respectful, honest, affectionate, loving, secure, committed, and all that good stuff. Although every relationship has its ups and downs, Companion Soulmate relationships are centered on mutual love and respect even during times of hardship and conflict.

In almost all instances both parties will take the necessary action required in order to be together in a timely manner. Additionally, not all Companion Soulmate unions begin with an intense emotional attraction or strong physical passion at all. In fact, many true Companion Soulmates are founded more on friendship than emotional highs and fleeting moments of passion.

Soulmate Cusp is the scenario that arises when the couple shares different elements of both Karmic Soulmates and Companion Soulmates. The term "Soulmate Cusp" itself indicates that the final conclusion of the relationship could go either way but usually leans more toward Companion Soulmates (contingent upon various factors). An example of this would be: some residual karma from a previous incarnation that needs to be rectified but both partners pre choosing to be together in a lifelong union after this is accomplished. Still, due to the blessing of free will, a Soulmate Cusp status does not ensure that the end result will be marital unity.

On the surface, any of these relationship types can seem so similar initially that a person may confuse them; believing that a Karmic Soulmate is their Companion Soulmate or that a Passionmate is their Companion Soulmate. This usually happens because - whether the relationship be Karmic, Companion, or Passion based - in the beginning of any type of relationship one might experience any of the following: an intense emotional attraction, strong physical passion, the sensation of déjà vu or an empathic/telepathic connection, pervasive thoughts to the effect of, "I KNOW I am supposed to be with this person. I can just FEEL it. This is THE partner for me," etc. If you are wrong and believe that one is the other then you could set yourself up for a lot of heartache.

The bottom line is that Companion Soulmates are not obsessive with nor abusive toward each other. If you "just can't live" without your partner; obsessively dwell on him/her; fight frequently; feel persistently angry, rejected, neglected, lonely, frustrated, and/or disappointed; are betrayed or cheated on; your partner refuses to commit; there are prolonged episodes of separation or geographical distancing, ad nauseam - it's very unlikely that person is your true Companion Soulmate no matter how "connected to" to or "in love" you may be with him or her. You can refer to such a partner as your Companion Soulmate until you are blue in the face but this will not negate the fact that said individual is not healthy for you and the potential of the union either flourishing and/or enduring is relatively nil.

Intriguingly enough, some clients write to me and express things to the effect of, "This person lies to me, cheats on me, pushes me away, hurts me, won't commit, et al but I just know he/she is my soulmate!" Yikes. If a person mistreats you and is emphatic that he/she does not want to be with you then that individual is not your Companion Soulmate. Sorry. All the wishing in the world won't alter this because Companion Soulmates have a mutual desire to be together and treat each other with respect.

Finally, a person does not have to be spiritually defined a soulmate in order for you to experience either a miserable or a loving relationship with him/her no matter how long it lasts. Even soulmates have to have a "first time" here on Mother Earth. As such, some of us certainly do meet entirely new individuals during our present lifetime who are not metaphysically regarded soulmates but who can become so over time. Likewise, there can certainly be exceptions in any kind of relationship - even Companion Soulmate relationships - so it's always best to use as unbiased an approach as possible when attempting to ascertain precisely "what" your partner may be. Our emotional wants and needs can tend to cloud our judgment and intuition at times so this is easier to accomplish if you take a break from your partner for a little while and undergo honest personal, spiritual, and psychical examination.

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Psychic Medium & Clairvoyant

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