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  • 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.

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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.

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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;

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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...

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  • 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.

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  • 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!

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  • 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...

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  • 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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