The pace of life today is frantic. For many, it is rushing from one thing to the next, literally just trying to keep the show on the road. Between family, work and personal commitments, we don’t really stop to check in on ourselves or others – at least not in any meaningful way. The deep meaningful soul connections seem to […]
Spiritual Healing
Looking Diagnosis in TCM
There is a lost art (and I use the term ‘art’ deliberately) in examining a patient or even ourselves. Simply by looking at ourselves and consciously seeking a diagnosis in TCM can reveal where we need to concentrate in our lives even when we don’t feel sick. The problem with disease is that very often, it gives minor warning symptoms […]
Acquarius Star Sign
Acquarius is an air sign and one of the fixed signs of the zodiac. Its ruler is Uranus. Traditionally, Saturn ruled this sign and many astrologers view Saturn and Uranus as co-rulers. The description of Acquarius is that of the water bearer, a description that comes from Greek mythology. Ganymede was a beautiful young woman with whom the god Zeus […]
The differences between sun sign, ascendant and moon sign
When we start looking at astrology we quickly learn that that it spirals down into ever deeper layers than just our sun sign. Key signs that influence us are our Sun sign (which is what most people are familiar with), our Ascendant and our Moon sign. Read on to find out the key differences between these and how they influence […]
The Microcosmic Orbit and its relationship to the cosmos
The Microcosmic orbit is reputed to give higher energy to the practitioner but in many ways, it mimics that which we see in the greater cosmos.
How to connect to the Universe – practical ways to strengthen your connection
In the 2009 film Avatar directed by James Cameron set on the planet Pandora, the Na’vi ‘tribe have the use of a ‘queue’ (like a hair braid) that houses tendril like connectors at its tail base that hook up with similar structures on the other Na’vi people, animals and even the forest itself. This connection is almost spiritual in nature […]
Cancer Star Sign
The Cancer star sign is the fourth sign of the Zodiac and is a real family orientated sign. Water is the element of Cancer and it symbolises the emotional nature of Cancerians. Putting down roots, having a centered family life and close knit circles of family and friends that span all ages are all hallmarks of those born under the […]
Cardinal Signs
Signs in astrology can be grouped according to whether they are Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable and understanding this characteristic is crucial in being able to understand a birth chart. The interplay between the the element of a sign (fire, water, earth and air) and whether the sign is Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable can provide a great deal of basic information […]
I Am
You are more than just your flesh and bones. More than what you call your beauty, more than the belly you keep self criticising, more than the jokes you make to fit in, more than the mask you wear to keep up appearances, more than the brave face you put on, more than the fear you hide, more than the […]
Qi Circulation
When studying or reading about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) it can appear at first glance to be very functional – this point for that illness and that meridian for this organ or function. Too often, it can be easy to lose sight of the very essence of TCM and the broader philosophy that underpins it – qi circulation. There is […]