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The Signal - Energy Forecast for the month ahead
The Signal: Butterflies vs. Dragons
Ah, February—the month of love… or is it?
Last month ended with a bit of a splat energetically. It felt like we turned a new leaf only to watch it blow straight into a muddy puddle by January 31st.
What gives? You might be thinking, “Melissa, you said by week 3 the energy would start to lift?”
And it did—for me. It shifted into a raging beast. But that beast had me ignoring signs of trouble (more on that story below). It forced me to look at my choices differently and demanded I slow down. And believe it or not, that IS the energy shifting to a more open space.
Right now, you might feel the energy swirling around you, picking up steam, but you feel like you’re being left behind—stuck in that mud. It feels like you are trying to grab a tiger by the tail and JUST MISSING IT, causing frustration and a retreat just when you wanted to push forward.
It brings up the classic doubt: “Am I really meant for this if I can’t grab it?!?”
Here is the truth: You aren’t meant to struggle this much.
This time is teaching us that Ease and Persistence are the name of the game. These two ingredients seem at odds, but they are actually the best bedfellows for success.
Finding ease in the present moment while never giving up does not mean holding on for dear life (we are not crypto bros—no HODL here! IYKYK).
You know the parable: "If you love something, let it go. If it comes back, it’s yours forever."
Well, screw that.
In that parable, you are always waiting for the butterfly to come back. My guides want you to let go of the butterfly entirely—because you have dragons to ride.
Dragons need someone who cares. Who shows up when it is hard. Who picks up the pieces when things fall apart and forges them into a mighty weapon.
Dragons want fire. The ease you find by showing up consistently is the fire the dragons admire. Confidence isn't given; it is taken from the forge. Take it.
Know that you are loved.
Loves - Melissa Kincaid and my wonderful spirit guides!
Building the Academy
Behind the scenes on building The Kincaid Academy. One brick at a time.
Why I Fired My Timeline (And The Case for Slowing Down)
Hello everyone and welcome back to the newsletter!
I hope you all enjoyed the first issue last month. I had so much fun writing it and seeing the response. I am so grateful to have such an amazing group of souls gathered here. I know this is the start of something wonderful, and I cannot wait to see where we go this year.
This month, I wanted to take you behind the scenes of building The Kincaid Academy and Soul Signals Media. I am learning a lot about how to trust my intuition in real-time and apply it to building my life and business—and I know you will learn along with me. I hope this gives you the permission to go after what your own soul is nudging you toward so we can all shine together.
For the last six months, I have been dreaming and scheming plans to bring my light to you. And that process has been bigger and braver than I ever thought I could be.
Years ago, you would hear me say, “I’m not a hustler” or “I can’t do a second job—I like to relax too much.” I work a very busy, high-pressure job in tech as an Executive Assistant during the day, and in the past, that consumed so much of my energy. Like many energetically sensitive people, I have a history of people-pleasing and leaning codependent. That meant I poured more of me into a relationship than I typically got out of it. It was exhausting. It made me sick, anxious, and full of want. I am sure some of you can relate!
But when I found my mediumship over 10 years ago, I started a metamorphosis. I found that I actually AM someone who wants to hustle—but for the right things. I want to provide my services to you and feel good doing it.
One day, the thought of doing a podcast just dropped right into my body, and I chose to say "Yes." With that came the idea of creating The Kincaid Academy to bring my teaching to the world. And boy, was I cruising! I was bouncing off the walls with ideas: “Oooh! Let’s do that! And let’s do this other thing. And WHAT ABOUT MERCH!?!” (Because seriously, how cute would Soul Signals sweatshirts be?)
I packed a 2026 launch schedule that was incredibly tight. While it made me feel trepidatious, I told myself that a CEO doesn’t run from challenges. They let the challenges FUEL them.
My intuition was whispering, “Hey, um, Melissa? That’s just a BIT tight… have you thought about….?” And I told it to hush and just kept pushing.
And guess what happened?
I was at the gym last week, pushing through pain in my hips doing Bulgarian split squats, telling myself: “Keep going, Melissa. This pain will go away. Stop being soft. PUSH!”
And BLAMMO. My lower back seized up on me, and I hit the floor. I couldn’t move for 3 days.
After the first day, as I was trying to physically get out of bed (jeez, that was hard), the thought of the Soul Signals launch followed swiftly by the Kincaid Academy launch hit my heart. And I said, “Ooohhhhh. That’s why my back went out.”
I was ignoring my intuition and trying to shove everything in when I KNEW it was too much. I was doing the SAME THING at the gym. Spirit was forced to get my attention in a painful way to make me slow down.
When I made that connection, I felt massive RELIEF in pushing The Kincaid Academy launch from June to September 2026.
I know this injury is forcing me to look at my foundation—my posture—to get into better alignment so I can come back stronger. I am applying the same light to my business. I am taking the time to build the best foundation so we can grow something stronger than it would have been if I stuck to the rushed schedule.
Intuition and Spirit work in ways you don’t expect. Allow yourself to see and “feel” the lessons, and you will reap the benefits in greater and deeper ways than you ever thought possible.
Go forth in love and power.
Melissa Kincaid Founder, The Kincaid Academy
ANNOUNCEMENTS - The Invitation
See me Work Live: Each month, I host an online event Spirit Messages with Evidential Medium, Melissa Kincaid. It’s $15, and that ticket price goes directly towards a private reading if you book within 30 days of the event date. Come see how mediumship works in real time!
Join the Conversation: We are still recruiting people to be part of the “Launch Team” for the Soul Signals podcast that is launching May 1, 2026. If you are interested in helping be part of history, reply to this email with "I'm in." Your support means the world to me and I would love you to be part of my story!
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Have you been thinking about what is next for you and you just aren’t certain? Or want to hear from a loved one in spirit to get validation of your path? Book a reading with me!
Thank you for tuning in. The signal is strong.
Melissa Kincaid Founder, The Kincaid Academy
The Practice - Intuition Exercise
The Practice: Games for the Arena
Let’s get you ready to ride that dragon.
How do you prepare for the big magic? You practice in the arena of the mundane. I want you to start catching the micro-frequencies that are swirling around you all the time and hone your ability to listen without overthinking.
Last month, we practiced listening to your body. This month, we are listening to the Pulse.
Exercise 1: Psychic Parking
Okay, hear me out. This is the ultimate "low stakes" way to test your signal.
Next time you pull into a crowded lot (Trader Joe’s, anyone?), turn off the logic that tries to calculate the "closest" row. Instead:
Set the Target: Assume the perfect spot is waiting for you. It exists. Do not doubt this.
Surrender the Wheel: Let your hands and body steer the car. Do not "think" about which aisle looks empty. Just ALLOW the impulse to turn left or right to move you. (Please keep your eyes open—we are spiritual, not reckless).
Follow the Breadcrumbs: Don't plan three turns ahead. Just take the next turn that feels "light."
Why this works: You will be shocked at how often you land in the front row. It works because you don’t actually care. You aren't attached to the outcome, so your resistance is zero. That is the vacuum where intuition rushes in.
Exercise 2: The Elevator Game (For the City Dwellers)
Don’t drive? Play the Elevator Game.
When you are standing in the lobby bank, hit the button. Then, take a breath and ask: Which set of doors will open first?
Feel the pull toward the left or right.
Move your body toward that door before the bell rings.
Bonus Level: When someone steps in with you, guess which floor button they are going to push before they reach for it.
The Lesson: You will get some right. You will get some wrong. Getting it right isn’t the point. The point is The Allowing. You are training your brain to receive data before your eyes see it.
Validation creates confidence. Confidence stokes the fire. The fire brings the magic.
Light it up.
Melissa Kincaid Founder, The Kincaid Academy