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Cosmic Corner Articles
29-Feb-2012
Martian Tuesday
Planetary Days of the Week
Tuesday’s planetary ruler is feisty Mars, commander-in-chief of the celestial forces. The Red Planet embodies constructive and destructive masculine energy.
22-Feb-2012
In the Mood
Astral Weather Report, March '12
The mood for March is compassionate, sensitive Pisces—that dreamy, other-worldly sign that takes you out of reality and into fantasyland. Pisces is the dreamer, musician...
15-Feb-2012
Aquarian Yogis
Astrology for Yogis #6
The practice of Yoga and Astrology (Jyotish) has been linked together for hundreds of years. In this column we will look at the month ahead astrologically and see what we can learn...
08-Feb-2012
Everything's Rosy
Rose Quartz - The Love Stone
Rose quartz is ruled by the planet Venus and is associated with mysticism, beauty, romance and love. Use rose quartz for matters of the heart—it is also known to enhance creativity...
01-Feb-2012
Crystal Medicine
Stones for Healing Depression
Crystals are strong allies in the remediation of emotional issues, including depression. Crystal therapy enhances healing, especially in conjunction with meditation.
25-Jan-2012
Fun and Romance
Astral Weather Report, Feb. '12
February is off to a strong start. With only one planet in retrograde when the month gets underway, now is a good time to move full steam ahead with all projects and aspirations.
18-Jan-2012
Three's A Charm
Cosmic Numerology - I
Throughout the ages, numbers have symbolized meaning to humans. Numerological references are embedded in our cultural subconscious and manifest in our language.
11-Jan-2012
Breathing Space
Om in the Home - Feng Shui I
Yoga has been an integral bridge in my life, leading me from the corporate world into the healing arts. Soon after I started taking yoga classes, I began to tap into the subtle world of energy...
04-Jan-2012
Moonstruck Mondays
Planetary Days of the Week
The Moon is the planetary ruler of Monday. Our nearest celestial neighbor, Grandmother Moon is associated with the emotions and the mind. Just as the Moon reflects the sunlight...
22-Dec-2011
Times Are A-Changing
Astral Weather Report, Jan. '12
January 1st marks the time when the Sun continues its transit through Capricorn – an appropriate sign for the New Year, as this is the zodiac position that reminds us to set goals...
15-Dec-2011
Sagittarian Yogis
Astrology for Yogis #5
Vedic Astrology differs from Western astrology in reckoning the sign position of the planets, as it gives the best results for people on a yogic or spiritual journey. The highlights below reflect...
08-Dec-2011
'Tis the Season
Tarot for the Holidays
Welcome to the holidays—a time to move through a number of unique experiences. The tarot reading for December & January brings the 3 of Wands/Fire to remind you to be fully open...
01-Dec-2011
No Stone Unturned
Choosing a Healing Crystal
Crystals and healing stones appeal mainly to the sense of sight and touch. If a crystal is beneficial, you are bound to like its shape and the way it feels when you touch it.
25-Nov-2011
Endings and Beginnings
Astral Weather Report, Dec. '11
December begins with Mercury in retrograde, asking us to review, reflect and renew. Clean out your closets and throw away that which no longer serves you.
17-Nov-2011
In Sync with Sunday
Planetary Days of the Week
What a difference a day makes! Each day of the week is ruled by a unique planetary energy. In this series, Planetary Days of the Week, we will explore the planetary day rulers and reveal how...
10-Nov-2011
By the Numbers
Cosmic Numerology - Introduction
How many numbers do you have committed to memory? Your social security number? Your bank account? Passwords? Numbers are important to our lives, however practical...
03-Nov-2011
The Hunger Games
Intuitive Living - Eating Well
Listening to your intuition about food takes practice. The basis of Intuitive Living is listening to your body. Eating intuitively requires you to tune in to your body and emotions.
27-Oct-2011
Ride the Wave
Astral Weather Report, Nov. 11
Right off the bat, November brings two planetary shifts that temporarily mitigate situations that have been emotionally overwhelming. On November 2, both Venus and Mercury begin their tour through...
20-Oct-2011
Dark and Light
Tarot for a New Age
We are in Big Times and the message is loud and clear — it is time to shed our outmoded and false ego structures. As we enter this new age of Enlightenment, we must make way for the new foundation...
13-Oct-2011
Love for Libras
Astrology for Yogis #4
Using the science of Vedic Astrology (which differs from Western astrology in reckoning the sign position of the planets), here are highlights reflecting the Vedic and yogic astrology sign positions...
06-Oct-2011
Mix in Some Metal
The Five Elements - Part V
Alchemy is an ancient tradition that has survived due to the power and prestige of metals. Metal is also one of the Five Elements in Feng Shui.
29-Sep-2011
Time for Transformation
Astral Weather Report, October '11
Welcome to October— a month where three major celestial bodies transition from Libra to Scorpio and the energy shifts from the easy-going lightheartedness to extreme, deep-rooted transformation.
22-Sep-2011
Stillness in Motion
The Perpetual Yogi
Imagine an environment defined by stillness, as in a black hole. As a ballerina and yogi I cannot. I physically crave space to move freely. My life is in a constant state of motion;
15-Sep-2011
Stone of Protection
Transform with Lapis
As we enter the Age of Aquarius, many people are experiencing major changes on all levels—emotionally, mentally and spiritually. You may feel anxious, have trouble sleeping or experience fear...
08-Sep-2011
Crystal Clear Vibrations
Understanding Healing Stones
Crystal therapy is an ancient healing art that calls on the vibrations of healing stones and crystals. Healing stones are those which absorb light or reflect it poorly, such as black tourmaline or biotite...
01-Sep-2011
Hear the Quiet Voice
Intuitive Living - Introduction
We all have intuition. It is that still, small voice you hear when you quiet your mind and relax your body. It speaks to you from your own Higher Self. Your intuition uses whatever means necessary to get...
25-Aug-2011
Shifting Through September
Astral Weather Report, September '11
Get ready for September, when the first major planetary shift happens on September 5 as Mercury changes gears into diligent, perfectionist-minded Virgo.
18-Aug-2011
Romancing the Stone
Heart-Centered Sugilite
Show some love for sugilite —a lovely stone that opens and centers your heart chakra and balances and realigns all of the other chakras. Sugilite emanates Love!
11-Aug-2011
Aligned with the Stars
Astrology for Yogis #3
Yoga and astrology (Jyotish) have been linked for hundreds of years. The science of Vedic astrology differs from Western astrology in reckoning the sign position of the planets and offers important...
04-Aug-2011
Wizardry of Water
The Five Elements - Part IV
All life on Earth sprang from water— an element essential for sustaining life as we know it. Water initiates the Five Elements cycle, as it nourishes Wood to begin the growth phase.
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