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Dear Friends, There's a beautiful seed point for each New Moon. It's a universal seed of consciousness offering yet another luminous light filled month to unfold. We set intentions, send out wishes toward heavenly clouds so these wishes may rain down upon us...pouring forth virtues of the heart (Leo is ruled by the Heart). Tonight begins the crescent New Light. Seek it and watch it grow. and the stars are extra bright. I find the new moon Sabian Symbol of great interest. We are at a seed point, on so many levels, and if this point of reference can serve as a keynote for Humanity, perhaps we may progress further. For those of us who deep dive into this opportunity, if for nothing else, to become the best we can be, we prosper. Little steps and big leaps, we move forward; and we must. Love is a virtue, like a delicate plant, seeking light, and the way toward full blossoming. (LEO 6°): A CONSERVATIVE, OLD-FASHIONED LADY IS CONFRONTED BY A "HIPPIE" GIRL. KEYNOTE: The need to transcend our subservience to fashion, in morals as well as in clothes. This refers to the ever-changing pageant of social values, as ideals of human relationship succeed one another, one generation facing in the next an antithetic picture of what it has been brought up to consider worthwhile and decent. The confrontation may lead to great bitterness, yet it should show us the impermanence of most of what society impresses upon our collective mentality. We are dealing now with cultural values and the emotional impact they have upon our character formation. Whereas the first degree of Leo dealt with an individual crisis of reorientation, the sixth degree refers to a collective, cultural and social crisis which challenges us to realize THE RELATIVITY OF SOCIAL VALUES. MAKE YOUR OWN WISH FOR THE NEW MOON Free Tarot Pick-a-Card!

Interview with Isha Lerner Inner Child Cards An interview with Isha Lerner By Erin M. Kelly At a time when people run the risk of losing their imaginations to excessive television and mass-media advertising, the Inner Child Cards, created by two professional astrologers with extensive backgrounds in tarot symbols, acted on a wonderful vision of fairy tales and the tarot. They explored the idea one summer morning in 1988, at the time of a full moon. They found the mystical force of the tarot to be a graceful companion to the mystery teachings of fairy tales and myth in a deck of cards for children and the young at heart. "Revelations showered down on us like brilliant falling stars," said authors Isha and Mark Lerner. "We were impregnated by a vision and wisdom beyond ourselves. To say this project has been inspiring for us would be an understatement." It had been an ongoing manifestation since an initial meeting at the Findhorn Foundation in Forres, Scotland, in 1977, where Isha and Mark met up with several hundred people working with personal transformation and planetary service. Together they set free the ideas and inspirations that were gestating for several years. The deck is like a butterfly, liberated from the cocoon, open to the light and dancing with the fire. "My deepest inspiration was my own pain and childhood longings, and learning through teachings of my mother who was strong and respectable," Isha said. "She taught us that our tears are the elixir and that our pain is an unpolished jewel of potential radiance. My deepest hope is to bring forward that message." The deck has been translated in six languages, hitting a worldwide audience. "It has been very rewarding," Isha said. Many specialists are using the cards for past life recall, in children’s shelters and for child therapy. They are also used in remembering the lost innocence of childhood memories and have been inspirational in opening the channel of the heart. "It’s really incredible what children see in these cards," Lerner said. Inner Child Cards are an evolutionary expression of the wisdom and magic of the tarot. The tarot is an ageless body of knowledge whose origin is not determined. However, the first actual tarot deck was recorded to be found in the twelfth century in Europe. In the Inner Child cards, suggestion of early imprints of rhyme, riddle and verse become the stepping stone toward maturation and imagination for those who study them. Hundreds of decks continued to be created - from many cultures and in all corners of the world. In designing the Inner Child Cards, Mark and Isha Lerner have revealed the beauty, wisdom, joy and innocence embedded in the twenty-two Major Trumps. "We were striving to create a deck that parents, teachers and families could utilize without getting lost in a myriad of arcane meanings that are difficult to fathom," Isha said. Isha and Mark Lerner were inspired to create these cards through curiosity and innocence. "We wanted a deck to be safe in the hands of people of all ages including children. I have three daughters ages 20, 18 and 6, and it was important to do this for them. My husband at the time and I put our heart and soul into this project and worked on it for seven years. It was part of our own journey to find wholeness again..." Isha explained. The ornate cards were visualized by Isha after meditating on each image. "I brought the image down and then had them illustrated by Christopher Guilfoil." Impressionistic and colorfully vibrant, the Inner Child Cards stir the imagination and express the movement of the cards’ meaning. The tarot images help to bridge the faceted pieces of our broken self. These images probe the soul, unveil the power of light and dark and unleash the impulse to understand desire, love and conflict. From the deep perception of "story hood" archetypes comes the awakening of subconscious forces that, in time, heal the spirit. For instance, the story of "Sleeping Beauty" and the Death card are parallel in meaning if you understand the deeper messages of personal metamorphosis at the core of the fairy tale and the thirteenth Trump. In an interesting way children are being taught about the magic of the tarot and the twenty-two-fold path of destiny through fairy tales. They have been given a "key" to the treasure chest of the hidden meaning in fairy tales and ancient folklore. Inner Child Cards has ordered the fairy tales into a magical sequence on the royal road of the tarot. "These stories of yesteryear imply solutions. They are never meant to give answers, to judge, to punish or to dismiss the reality that, while we are mortal beings, we are not unlike the magnificent fairies, angels and wizards encountered in childhood literature, Lerner says. "Life’s riddles and complexities are not solved in words but in foresight, clear vision and experience. The inward knowledge renews the soul’s life. We all feel more youthful and vibrant as we grow into the imaginative world. Because human beings must enter life through the gates of childhood, fairy tales will always be here. They provide a fertile meeting point for the simple, young mind and the wisdom of age." Fairy tales themselves speak to the alchemy of the soul. They have reached and touched people more than I would have ever imagined... I have been very grateful. "The inner child cards are a tiny facet of a greater collective of healing tools," explained Isha. "When used, they can be part of the treasure chest of interpersonal and personal healing." Isha Lerner has been working with flower essences, astrology, tarot and the healing arts for the wholeness of her adult life. She learned the value of nature and beauty while living in Hawaii in early years, and later at the Findhorn Foundation in Forres, Scotland where she was a community member for four years. ~ ** ~ * ~ * ~ ** ~ * ~ * ~ ** ~ An international astrologer, tarot consultant, lecturer, and Writer, Isha has been a staff member and writer for the monthly astrological journal, Welcome To Planet Earth, and has authored two notable works: The Inner Child Cards: A Journey Through Fairy Tales, Myth, and Nature published by Bear and Co, in 1993, and The Power Of Flowers, Triple Goddess Tarot, and Tarot of the Four Elements Isha is owner and creator of Power of Flower Healing Essence Company. The flower essences are a high vibrational healing method which work at the cellular level as well as the higher levels of consciousness. Visit Power of Flower's here: https://www.powerfloweressences.com/ Isha lives in Eugene, Oregon. Her work is dedicated to and inspired by the unfolding beauty of her three daughters, Gabrielle, Katya and Sophie and five grandchildren: Francesca, Kingston, Kora, Nino, and Ari.

The Tarot is a language of images and divination, whisperer of images that open doors and windows for serious seekers of full, rich lives. It is a complex yet simple interpretation of the Journey into the Path of Evolution. It corresponds beautifully with the concept of the hero's and heroin's journey toward wholeness. The Tarot is a mystery. Sometimes, it seems the deeper implications, symbols and wisdom of Tarot are lost, yet that is not so. The Tarot is ancient. We don't know it's exact origin, although it resurfaced in the 14th and 15th century in notable ways. Tarot decks were used from at least the mid-15th century in various parts of Europe to play Italian, French and German games of chance. Even today, versions of these early decks are still used in Europe to play games of chance. Throughout time, Tarot has been connected to playing cards and thought of as a game, possibly to disguise the true virtue of its wisdom. Tarot has been recognized as a work of art; a secret document, and, as an historical treatise on the origins of human consciousness. The complete Tarot deck consists of 78 cards. These include 22 Major Arcana Cards, 40 Minor Cards and 16 Court Cards. The 4 suits of the Tarot deck represent the elements: Air (Swords), Fire (Wands), Water (Cups), Earth (Pentacles). Though a Spanish deck of cards from 1450 may have been the earliest Tarot deck used for divination, it is generally thought that, for the purposes of divination, Jean-Baptiste Alliette (Etteila) was the first to produce a Tarot deck in 1789. The deck’s themes related to the Gods, Goddesses and Familiars of ancient Egypt. The initiates of Egypt were said to master insight and consciousness in what was called The Hall of Mirrors. An Initiate would study and connect with particular deities and gods as a means to discover the implications of those characteristics within themselves. Today as well, the Tarot deck serves as a Hall of Mirrors for initiates. We discover liberation and awakening within the 22 cards that are known as the Major Arcana (The Greater Mysteries). Aleister Crowley, who devised the Thoth deck with Lady Frieda Harris, said of the tarot: "The origin of this pack of cards is very obscure. Some authorities seek to put it back as far as the ancient Egyptian Mysteries; others try to bring it forward as late as the fifteenth or even the sixteenth century...[but] The only theory of ultimate interest about the Tarot is that it is an admirable symbolic picture of the Universe, based on the data of the Holy Qbalah."

What are archetypes? What role do they play in alchemy and tarot? Archetypes are things we individually or collectively agree on. There are archetypes of the body, spirit and soul. Archetypes of the body include Goddesses and Gods, saints and masters, teachers and healers. Venus, Gilgamesh, Brigid, Odysseus, Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Jesus, Muhammed and the Buddha are all examples of archetypes of the body, and the spirits of all are recognizable in alchemy and tarot. Archetypes of the spirit include philosophy, cosmology and religion. The Philosophy Foundation offers this short definition of philosophy and its practice: "Philosophy is a way of thinking about certain subjects such as ethics, thought, existence, time, meaning and value. That 'way of thinking' involves 4 Rs: responsiveness, reflection, reason and re-evaluation. The aim is to deepen understanding. The hope is that by doing philosophy we learn to think better, to act more wisely, and thereby help to improve the quality of all our lives." Every culture develops systems of thought that lead to better understanding oneself and the world. Cosmology is a system of beliefs that seeks to describe or explain the origin and structure of the universe. We find this practice throughout alchemy and tarot. Religion is most often defined a set of organized beliefs, practices, and systems relating to belief and worship of a controlling force such as a personal god or another supernatural power. Archetypes of the soul include prayer, practices of meditation, and All-Seeing experiences. These archetypes are in many ways more deeply personal, yet all of these archetypes bind humans to each other in the pursuit of greater knowledge and self-awareness. Alchemy and tarot navigate inquiry that brings us ever closer to revelation and the truth. Lao-Tu said, ''The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.'' In Joseph Campbell’s teaching of the hero’s journey the author identified three main phases in the monolith: departure, initiation and return. All humans who seek knowledge, answers and truth participate in this cyclical adventure of body, spirit and soul. It's why alchemy and tarot still resonate after thousands of years. They help us better understand archetypes and he very real ways they play defining roles in our individual stories. Every ancient Celtic community included an appointed person—female or male—to listen deeply to others and offer comfort, understanding, guidance, wisdom and empathy. This work, known as reading a friend’s heart, is practiced every day in every culture and religion on earth. No one is more qualified to read a friend’s heart than Isha Lerner, an internationally acclaimed astrologer and flower essence expert whose sessions unlock the secrets of archetypes and human consciousness.

July 2022 Full Moon Report The super moon that appears on July 13, 2022, will be the second super moon of the year. It will also be the biggest. A moon becomes a super moon when it travels closer to the earth than usual. It appears to be bigger and brighter than other full moons. This super moon will come within 221,994 miles of earth. The Capricorn full Moon conjunct Pluto opposite Sun in Cancer illuminates all things transforming before the eyes of the world. We may ask for solutions with cries and merciful pleas for justice. We may desire that integrity find restoration and repair in our hearts while wondering, how much more can we take? What comes next? Yet, our work continues; we must carry on, together, intact, wounded but unbroken. Is that where the light comes in? Through shattered places? Leonard Cohen sang “There is a crack in everything.//That’s how the light gets in.” From Dane Rudhyar’s “An Astrological Mandala,” this is the Sabian Symbol for the Full Moon at 22 degrees Capricorn. (CAPRICORN 22°): BY ACCEPTING DEFEAT GRACEFULLY, A GENERAL REVEALS NOBILITY OF CHARACTER. The realization that one may grow through defeat as well as, and perhaps more than, through success. We are presented with the possibility of turning apparent external defeat into an inner spiritual achievement Much depends on the quality of the will and the inner integrity of the person. At this second stage we find what seems to be a paradox, but the spiritual life is always paradoxical. What matters most always is INNER STRENGTH. Neptune in Pisces is trine to the Sun in Cancer and sextile to the Full Moon in Capricorn. Intuitive forces are at work, mingling with feeling and compassion as new awareness retrieves imagination from a watery depth. Following is the degree for Neptune in Pisces at 26 degrees. This influences the collective on a broad level. (Pisces 26°): WATCHING THE VERY THIN MOON CRESCENT APPEARING AT SUNSET, DIFFERENT PEOPLE REALIZE THAT THE TIME HAS COME TO GO AHEAD WITH THEIR DIFFERENT PROJECTS. KEYNOTE: A keen appreciation of the value of individualized responses to any challenge of life. Given opportunities to expand energy, people will react according to their own personal characters. One basic cosmic-spiritual impulse will lead these varied personalities to take equally varied steps. In any society that glorifies individualism, everyone might accept this fact and not try to compel other individuals to conform to one pattern of response. Key note: Follow your own path with insight. This super moon in Capricorn is practical, hardworking, persevering. Capricorn will take the 'hard win', expecting little from a hand-out. Literally, it's our time to leap forward to self-improvement, meaning and a purposeful lens through which we discover a new life. Morning Glory flower essence and Arise and Awaken Blend are perfect support for the launch of new projects. Try Morning Glory flower remedy, which aligns the individual's quest for new vision and vitality. It opens one to New Awareness and strengthens one’s ability to speak, share, shine in the world. https://www.powerfloweressences.com/.../morning-glory... https://www.powerfloweressences.com/.../arise-and-awaken... Every ancient Celtic community included an appointed person—female or male—to listen deeply to others and offer comfort, understanding, guidance, wisdom and empathy. This work, known as to read a friend’s heart, is practiced every day in every culture and religion on earth.

People are hungry and thirsty, not just for food and water, but also for the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. The ancient Greeks learned that φιλοσοφία, philosophia, literally "love of wisdom,” is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. The goal of any philosophy is to discover the meaning of life: Thine own self be true, know thyself, heal thyself. A valuable resource for philosophical study, the tarot deck, was created as a tool to help people explore and make sense of this vast body of knowledge. Ancestor to modern playing cards, this pictorial masterpiece has been described as a game, a fortune telling device, a work of art, a secret doctrine, and ultimately, a mirror of human consciousness. Alchemy, a widely practiced ancient philosophy that is the predecessor of modern chemistry, is deeply Present in the tarot deck, Alchemy is focused on chrysopeia, the transmutation of base metals such as lead into "noble metals" (particularly gold), the creation of an elixir of immortality, and the creation of panaceas able to cure disease. The perfection of the human body and soul was thought to result from the alchemical magnum opus ("Great Work"). Alchemical elements in the tarot deck include The Moist Heaven ~ The Feminine ~ Birth ~ Imprinting; Air (swords/Mental) ~ Water (cups/Heart) ~ Fire (Wands/Creative) ~ Earth (Crystals ~ Pentacles ~ Material World) Quintessence, the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy, is the goal of all inquiry. Quintessence is the most perfect example of a quality—any quality. Every ancient Celtic community included an appointed person—female or male—to listen deeply to others and offer comfort, understanding, guidance, wisdom and empathy. This work, known as to read a friend’s heart, is practiced every day in every culture and religion on earth. Isha Lerner is an internationally acclaimed astrologer and flower essence expert whose sessions unlock the secrets of human consciousness. Restore health, vigor, and equanimity. Schedule a session now with Isha Lerner. isha@ishalerner.com

The epigenome is a portion of our DNA differentiated from the genetic code: and unlike other portions of DNA, the epigenome has the ability to mutate throughout one’s lifetime. This topic is widely researched scientifically as well as in the metaphysical world. The research into genetics is helping us to understand the behaviors’ and addicted patterning thought to be static within the DNA structure of the individual. The study of the epigenome is most commonly known as the study of epi-genetics. The Greek prefix- epi in Epigenetics implies features that are “on top of” or “in addition to” genetics; thus Epigenetic traits exist on top of or in addition to the molecular basis for inheritance. It’s only by viewing the body as a multi-dimensional energy system that we begin to approach how the soul manifests through molecular biology. Vibrational medicine is one of the first scientific approaches seeking to integrate science and spirituality. Vibrational medicine is one of the first scientific approaches seeking to integrate science and spirituality. The study of epigenetic can cue us into a deeper understanding of our own physical and spiritual existence due to the fact that the epigenome has been demonstrated to change throughout an individual’s lifetime, and has been discovered through research to be affected by positive and negative experiences. The fact that epi-genetic processes are continuously at work and changing indicate that the evolutionary process is in constant motion while we are alive and that we have an exciting part to play in the destiny of our health and destiny. Progressive research suggests energy imprint, inherited emotions, thought forms, fears, and the behaviors of an individual may be passed down through our ancestral lineage including past lives. A Nova program entitled Ghost in Your Genes, defines epi-genetics as “a kind of ‘second genome’ that, along with other major factors, account for the surprising differences that can accumulate over time in identical twins. Even though exact DNA is shared, scientists have long puzzled over the different fate of their health and lifestyle. We are discovering there is much more than birth genetics that determines who we are and we now know that there is a network of chemicals that switch genes off and on, collectively referred to as the epigenome. The switches appear to play a major role in everything from how our cells keep their identity to whether we contract disease. Epi-genetic switches may also mold our personalities, or so it appears to Canadian researchers studying a group of epigenetically modified rats. From these studies surface scientific evidence that actions, thoughts, and learning systems can slowly Change the DNA Template.

There is so much to assimilate as one transfers cosmic symbols into words. Here are a few guidelines and steps to explore as you begin the storytelling process. THE THREE INNER LIGHTS: SUN ~ MOON ~ ASCENDANT An overall review of these three factors help get an immediate feel of the individual's three fold identity. What elements, signs, houses, and aspects do they carry. The Sun tells you about a soul quality that shows the aspirations that drive them. The Sun is Fire energy and carries the passions of one's incarnation. The Moon reveals the inner world and habits influencing the individual. The moon may also illumine one's past, past lives, the mother, childhood, and emotional vibrations. The Moon is Water energy connected to feeling. The Ascendant is the point of evolution, the rising sign rising at the eastern horizon at the time of birth, hence, only found by knowing the time of birth. This is a personal point, the character worn as a mantle or mask.It's one's first impression, the personality and in a sense, the doorway entry into the interior of the more complex patterns held within the chart. OBSERVE THE HOUSES You will notice if the planets appear heavy on one side of the chart, or above or below. Look for clusters of planets in certain houses. You will get an immediate feel of the inner and outer character of the person. One must learn the Twelve Houses and their influence. PERSONAL PLANETS: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn These planets are personal dealing with our own personal profile and everyday experiences. There is so much more to share about Saturn, the Power Mapping Planet, determining key areas of Karmic Growth. Mercury shows the way we communicate and the use of language, Venus represents relationships, love, core values and the inner feminine. Mars connects us to the Will, active energy, power, competitive drives and the inner masculine. Jupiter connects to expansion, faith, international interests, education, goodwill, and fortune. Saturn is the last of the personal planets, serving as a conduit to Uranus and the outer planets. Saturn offers structure, authority, and the work of the soul, showing where we are to complete old patterns and lessons. THE OUTER PLANETS: Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto Outer planets connect the individual with generational influences and collective consciousness. When an outer planet conjuncts or closely aspects a personal planet, there is a dynamic of Soul Force energizing the individual toward Big Lessons,Higher Awareness of that planet influencing personal life, and big opportunities for evolution. The outer planets: Uranus, planet of revolution, unpredictability, and individuation or eccentric qualities. it is very crucial to understand the influences, for the individual is carrying humanity within their galactic consciousness. Neptune, planet of spirituality, dreams, the unconscious forces, imagination, chaos, possible escape. Pluto, remains a planet in the scheme of things for astrologers. It's mighty healing and transformational energies cannot be denied. OBSERVE PATTERNS AND THEMES Allow your imagination to expand as you visualize, in some picture form, the life of the individuals 'Instruction Manuel' and Cosmic Plan. You will begin to see a story line connecting personality traits, challenges, and gifts. The more you practice and engage, the more you will find true joy in serving others, offering the messages of their Soul. ASTEROIDS ~ NEWLY DISCOVERED PLANETS ~ THE GREAT MYSTERY There is so much to learn! The study and interpretation of astrology is diverse and immense. We are learning so much about our Universe as we discover new planets, comets, and asteroids. Bringing these vibrations into chart interpretation is exciting. Take time, however, to learn the basics and foundation of astrology so that you may apply knowledge according to practical guidelines. Follow your heart! Enjoy the process! It's an honor to become a storyteller of the stars! ...and Remember, your own inner awareness and willingness to evolve will assist your journey.

We are but children of this mysterious Mother Earth, birthed from the splendor of a great galaxy ~ an umbrella of stars and limitless atomic matter in space. Imagine this! We carry the Laws of Universal Order within our own body. Alan Watts, the great philosopher quoted; "The Earth is peopling, as apple trees 'apple'." I love that. May our collaborations with nature enrich the fabric of life, and to quote Joseph Campbell, "We are the sensing organs of the Earth. We are the senses of the universe." In similar reverie the blossoming flowers, the beautiful blue sky, and the flight of birds, mirror the grandeur of life. Let’s never forget or ignore the wisdom offered from our greatest teacher; The world of Nature, the Beauty of Earth.

In my work as an astrologer, flower essence practitioner, tarot consultant and author, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to work with thousands of clients across the globe. In doing this work the ‘embodiment principle’ has been paramount assisting individuals to retrieve a safe home within the body, the temple of the soul. Within this precious temple exists an intricate human design consisting of layer upon layer of karmic imprints, memory, cellular DNA, family origins, and an extraordinary energy system know as Chi, or, the Universal Field of Light. This magnetic flow of vital-force feeds all aspects of body, mind, spirit, and soul, and in my work I’ve worked with various aspects of Universal Energy and Vibrational Healing, particularly flower essences. In this article I want to discuss Chakras and the Human Body. In part two I will add the flower essence associated to each chakra. The chakras appear in many wisdom traditions, but have been studied most intensely in the schools of yoga and tantra. More and more people are becoming aware of the existence of these sacred healing centers and the life force inextricably linked with them. The is life force-known by many names such as Prana, Chi, Holy Spirit, Kundalini, Manna, Tao, and Body Matrix-can be worked with and cared for just like any other part of the human body. As we align with this energy, our relationships with life, nature, and our bodies improve. Ancient depictions of the chakra system show the life force in the form of a coiled serpent at the base of the spine. Various yogic techniques and exercises help practitioners to activate this potent spiritual energy. The seven chakras are located along the central channel corresponding to the spine in the physical body. This energetic pathway is also known as the ‘Rainbow Bridge’, a living link between Heaven and Earth. The martial art known as Tai Chi means, rainbow energy, and assists one to harmonize the entire body and fill it with Living Light. The seven chakras move upward throughout the body in the color sequence of the rainbow. Each of the seven chakras is associated with a particular organ of the body, creativity, emotion, spiritual energy, and Chi. I will also connect each chakra to its Sanskrit name and meaning, an element, and certain sensory as well as psychological functions of the individual. I’ve connected various flower essences to each vital chakra for healing purposes. See our 7 Chakra Blends in out shop to learn more. First Chakra: Located at the base of the spine and the back of the knees. Its Sanskrit name is Muladhara, meaning, “root support.” It is associated with the color red, the element of earth, and the sense of smell. This Chakra connects one to the earth and reveals patterns related to issues of insecurity, fear, greed, safety, and prosperity. Second Chakra: Located between the pubic bone and the naval. Its Sanskrit name is Svadhishthana, meaning “dwelling place of the self.” It is associated with the color orange, the element water, and the sense of taste. This chakra aligns a person with the procreative organs, the pelvis, the sacrum, and the soles of the feet. The patterns of imbalance associated with this energy center are creative stagnation, fear, sterility, lust, inertia, and unconscious somatic memories. Third Chakra: Located in the solar plexus, the lumbar spine, and the umbilicus. Its Sanskrit name is Manipura, meaning “city of jewels.” It is associated with the color yellow, the element fire, and the sense of sight. This chakra is also associated with digestion. The key patterns of imbalance are anger, self-denial, lack of integrity, inertia, and an inability to take leadership. Fourth Chakra: Located between the shoulder blades, the heart region, and the palms of the hands. Its Sanskrit name is Anahata, meaning “unstruck.” It is also known as the Heart Chakra. It is associated with the color green, the element air and the sense of touch. This chakra connects the respiratory and circulation systems with emotions. The key patterns of imbalance associated with this chakra are over attachment and neediness, an inability to receive, emotional paralysis, feelings of abandonment, sexual dissatisfaction, and conditional love. Fifth Chakra: Located at the back of the neck and the throat region. Its Sanskrit name is Vishuddha, meaning “pure.” It is also known as the Throat Chakra. It is associated with the color blue, the element ether or space, and the sense of hearing. This chakra affects communications and speech patterns. Patterns of imbalance include unresolved grief, fear of judgment, speech impediments, and all hindrances related to self-expression and inspiration. Sixth Chakra: Located on the forehead between the eyebrows. Its Sanskrit name is Ajna, meaning “command” or “perception.” This area is also known as the Third Eye. It is associated with the color indigo/cobalt. It transcends the elements and physical sense, for it opens the gateway to cosmic attunement. It invigorates the cerebellum. Patterns of imbalance include lack of vision and imagination, and an inability to connect with devotion and higher love. Seventh Chakra: Located at the top of the head. Its Sanskrit name is Sahasrara, meaning “thousand-petaled.” It is also known as the Crown Chakra. It is associated with the color violet, and reaches beyond space and time into the highest realms of the infinite and eternal. It controls the cerebral cortex and opens one to very high spiritual vibrations. Patterns of imbalance include self-delusion, escapism, lack of clarity, and a tendency to glamorize the spiritual world or indulge in spiritual materialism. Shop our 7 Chakra Blends

There is geometry in the humming of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres. ~ Pythagoras Sunrise to sunset, flowers adorn our planet in a multitude of ways, and the subtle nature of their exquisite beauty is an eternal blessing to humanity. Even if you lived in a cave, and never actually saw a flower, they would still wrap you in their loving embrace, for the essence of flowers permeates the earth within and without. There are so many ways to engage with flowers, be it a stroll in the garden, a floral painting on the wall, scented oil from the blossoms, a bouquet of freshly picked flowers, or a vibrational remedy. We have the option of going to the flowers in any way we choose. My truest love, aside from the mere presence of the flowers themselves, is applying flower essence therapy. After twenty years of working with the elixirs, it is no longer about believing in them or proving that they work; I know them for the powerful healers they are. I know them as geometric poetry of the human soul. Each flower holds a specific healing pattern that is a miniature holographic universe of its own. The primary purpose of the Power of Flowers remedies and cards is to invite us to relate with nature more intimately through the practical application of flower essences. It is very important for people to understand that this is not a complicated science set aside for a gifted minority of mystically minded pioneers. The essences are here for all of humanity, rich or poor, and all color and creed. Edward Bach offered us a peek into the eternal medicine bag of nature, the plants themselves, asserting over and over again that the natural world speaks a language of harmony and goodwill for all of humankind. Bach wrote, "Once we realize our own Divinity the rest is easy." Flower essences address the conditions of both our spiritual and mortal bodies. If there is discord, disease will follow. Disease is the soul's way of addressing imbalance. For example, negative emotions, such as fear and anger, create rigidity and disharmony in the body and these unhealthy constructs can eventually turn into physical disease. Flower essence therapy addresses the mental states within us that distort the soul's spiritual journey. Flower essences, working in the sacred space between body and soul, wash away our impurities, and anchor the soul in the rich new soil of encouragement and hope. All people are invited to use flower essences in their everyday life in order to prevent and cure disease. We are all healers, graced with the virtues of love and compassion. It is the work of our souls to draw this force forward so as to be in service to one another. There are times, however, when a professional in the art of flower essence diagnoses flowers with great skill. One practitioner may use methods such as muscle testing and hypnotherapy to diagnose flowers, while another may use a pendulum. The most important tool of all, of course, is Love.

We live in a universe that is teaming with life, intelligence, consciousness, and intrinsic order. The configurations of the celestial bodies at the moment of birth reflect a pattern of cosmic thought that initiates the span of a human life and points the direction towards that which the life is headed. The end result is implicit in the beginning moment, as the oak tree is to the acorn. To the extent that we recognize and live out this innate purpose as an expression of our authentic self, despite the mixture of happiness and suffering that characterizes what it entails to be human, we acknowledge and fulfill the reason for our existence. Astrology provides a map that guides us towards our unique destination and gives the timing for each stage in our life journey. Having given astrological consultations for forty years, I can honestly say, without doubt, that YES, the astrological natal chart is an empowered tool for self-realization and growth. If you were to ask me if I ‘believe’ in astrology I would say no. Instead, I ‘know’ astrology. Until one has truly studied, researched and worked with the art and science of astrology, the unique and personal attributes of the nature of astrology will not be known. I’m honored to be one of many astrologers in the world working with the aesthetics of this art, maintaining a reverent and integral approach to its ongoing research and interpretation. An astrological natal birth chart combines an array of mythic archetypes and depth psychology aimed towards inner healing. We are given techniques to understand specific timing and practical suggestions to help navigate one through the many cycles of living. A chart is like a seed that gives the genetic code for the growth of certain kind of life form. Our authentic self is the maturation of that seed. The range of our human choice is ideally how to become the best and finest expression of the life that our chart is constructed to support. It’s an honor to work with each individual as they progress and advance within the living code of this lifetime.