The High Priestess sits on her throne between two pillars inscribed with ‘B’ and ‘J’ respectively. One pillar is black, the other white. Her dress is also white with a cross upon it and her cloak is blue. She holds a scroll with the unfinished word ‘TORA’ inscribed on it. On her head is a crown while a crescent lies […]
The High Priestess
Walking Meditation
Walking Meditation can be a great way to calm the body and mind, increase our focus and allow the universe to penetrate our consciousness. It can be a solid alternative for those who find sitting still hard or who find themselves with little time alone. It makes a super alternative if you are seeking a change from the normal meditation […]
The Magician
The Magician stands behind a table, one arm raised and one lowered. In his raised arm is a wand. Before him on the table are the tools he uses and the suits of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot – a pentacle, sword, wand and cup. An infinity symbol is etched over the magician’s head. Strands of ivy or garlands […]
The Fool
The Fool Tarot card depicts a young man happily making his way in the world, blithely unaware he is about to step off a cliff. With a bag on a stick holding his belongings and his loyal dog following him, he holds in his free hand a flower. The sun beams from above and behind him are mountains.
Tangy chickpea soup
Chickpea soup, easy and packs a healthy punch! This soup is great when you want something that little bit different. There’s a real tang to tickle the tastebuds.
King of Wands
The King sits on his throne, looking away from us. He holds in his right hand a wand. His cloak is yellow and emblazoned with salamanders, his throne engraved with salamanders and lions.On his plinth, a lizard can be seen. He wears a yellow or gold crown.
Queen of Wands
Seated upon her throne, the Queen of Wands gazes into the distance. In her right hand is a wand, in her left is a a flower (sunflower). Lions are engraved on the throne, both under the armrests and on the back seat. A yellow crown adorns the Queen’s head and she wears a white cloak. At the feet of the […]
Blood (Xue) in TCM
The concept of blood (Xue) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a broader and more philososophical meaning than the understanding of blood in western medicine. In the West, blood is seen as a fluid that carries nutrients, white blood cells and other organisms to all parts of the body. While that idea is certainly found in TCM as blood carrying […]
Knight of Wands
The Knight of Wands in the Tarot depicts a knight holds a single wand in one hand while his horse rares up on his hind legs. Red plumes of feathers adorn his armour while salamanders are emblazoned on his yellow cloak. His visor is lifted so we can see the knight’s face
Jing in TCM
Jing in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is our essence and is stored in the kidneys. Without Jing, we could not be. Along with Shen and Qi it is part of the Three Treasures (mind-body-spirit balance). Jing is a type of Qi but it is the most material – it is our life energy. Jing is responsible for determining our basic […]