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  • 28-Jul-2011

    Ruled by the Heart

    Astral Weather Report, August '11

    August is ruled by Leo — with the Sun and Venus in this playful fire sign at the start of the month, the next three weeks will be dominated by fun-loving, romantic, heart-ruled energy.

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  • 21-Jul-2011

    Stabilize Your Foundation

    Tarot for a New Age

    The second part of summer 2011 shifts the energy from making life-changing decisions to following your passion out into the world with an open heart and without fear.

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  • 14-Jul-2011

    Connecting the Dots

    Art, Yoga and Life

    No matter what is thrown my way, the “glue” of family love, art and yoga weave together to form a common thread in my life. Creative work and creative living are a synthesis...

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  • 07-Jul-2011

    A Mandala to Call Your Own

    Release, Relief and Healing

    Mandalas are living entities with their own life force energy. These ancient symbols bring the ability to communicate and facilitate healing, both subtly and powerfully, through your subconscious mind.

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  • 30-Jun-2011

    Globally Yours

    Yoga on the Road

    Teaching yoga internationally is a joy; for me it is a cultural partnership. Yoga is a universal language where truth emerges as hearts and minds focus on uplifting the spirit. That’s exactly what happened...

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  • 23-Jun-2011

    Mothering and Merriment

    Astral Weather Report, July '11

    July is dominated by the energy of the Sun in Cancer. The sentimental, warm, lovey-dovey feeling makes you want to stick close to home and enjoy a good meal and a movie.

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  • 16-Jun-2011

    Heroes of the Hand

    The Earth Heart Line

    If you’ve ever come home after a long day’s work and felt agitated by the simple question, “How was your day, honey?” you may have an Earth Heart Line. Each of the four Heart line types, Earth, Air...

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  • 09-Jun-2011

    Heaven-Sent Stone

    Regal Blue Sapphire

    It’s believed that Moses was given the Ten Commandments on a plate made out of sapphire, which makes this gemstone one of the most sanctified of all semi-precious and precious stones.

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  • 02-Jun-2011

    Down to Earth

    The Five Elements - Part III

    How do you get grounded? Do you take walks in nature, plant flowers, or practice yoga poses like Mountain Pose or Warrior II? An important way to stay grounded is through your home.

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  • 26-May-2011

    Gear Up With Gemini

    Astral Weather Report, June '11

    The theme of early June is Gemini—sign of the twins. Gemini energy inspires you to connect with people who share similar thoughts, ideas and values, so it’s a great time for spiritual gatherings and...

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  • 19-May-2011

    Passport to Growth

    Expand Your Horizons

    Traveling offers a chance to explore the world outside of the ordinary boundaries of your daily life. It takes you out of the familiarity of your home and work environments so that you can see the world...

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  • 12-May-2011

    In Tune for Travel

    Tarot for Adventure and Flow

    The month of May brings with it a great time to travel. The sun is shining and the longer days and warmer nights are enticing you to flow outside and go somewhere new.

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  • 05-May-2011

    Travel with Hematite

    Mala Meditation on the Go

    Hematite is a wonderful stone for travel. One of hematite’s many qualities is the ability to ground you, creating a balance between the physical and the spiritual. Hematite is sometimes used as a “worry...

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  • 28-Apr-2011

    May on the Move

    Astral Weather Report, May '11

    The month of May begins with a fury of action and activity. The energy is heightened, the tone is anxious and it seems as if people you love are on the warpath. In general, the feeling is that it’s time...

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  • 21-Apr-2011

    Life as a Pilgrimage

    Seeking the Sacred

    Every spring, in my northern New Mexico town, I witness the pilgrimage of hundreds of individuals as they walk—sometimes for hundreds of miles—to the sacred Santuario de Chimayo for Easter services.

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  • 14-Apr-2011

    Royal Diamonds

    Gems of Purity and Light

    Since ancient times, diamonds were believed to exert favorable influence on the owner, providing strength, courage and invincibility. It was the talisman of Julius Caesar, Louis IV and Napoleon.

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  • 07-Apr-2011

    Matchmaker, Matchmaker

    Your Heart Line's Desire

    Have you ever taken an instant like or dislike to another person? One of the possible reasons is that certain Heart Lines are simply a better match for each other. There are four different Heart Line...

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  • 31-Mar-2011

    Get Fired Up

    The Five Elements - Part II

    Yoga and Feng Shui work on removing blocks and promoting energy flow throughout your life, with balance being the ultimate goal. In Feng Shui, balance is accomplished by incorporating the energy...

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  • 24-Mar-2011

    Red Flag to Romance

    Astral Weather Report, April '11

    April begins with a big red flag – Mercury is retrograde! Straight out of the gate until the 23rd of the month, the planet of the mind appears to move backward in the sky. Thanks to this phenomenon...

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  • 17-Mar-2011

    Draw Me Peaceful

    Mandalas for Self Love

    Self-love. It's a concept that, when put into practice, yields ineffable results. Practical ways to develop self-love are abundant. Think and say only kind things...

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  • 10-Mar-2011

    Change It Up

    Tarot for Spring 2011

    Spring represents the season of change—when you will very likely find yourself cleaning out your closets and opening up to new experiences and new life opportunities.

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  • 03-Mar-2011

    Jade for Prosperity

    Sacred Mala Meditation

    Most scholars agree that the earliest use of prayer beads (“mala”) originates in India in the 8th century B.C. The word mala in Sanskrit translates roughly as “precious garland.”

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  • 24-Feb-2011

    Out Like a Lion

    Astral Weather Report, Mar. '11

    The saying goes, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb.” Astrologically speaking, however, this March comes in like a lamb and out like a lion! Find your personal target on March 4 when the Pisces...

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  • 17-Feb-2011

    Joyful Acceptance

    Finding En-Lightenment

    Acceptance is located in the heart space of neutrality. We are all unique individuals experiencing being human with our own thoughts, perspectives and attitudes.

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  • 10-Feb-2011

    Your Passionate Heart

    What Your Hand Reveals

    One of the most commonly asked hand reading questions is, “Does my Heart Line reveal if I will get married?” Actually, reading the Heart Line doesn’t answer this question, but reveals something...

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  • 03-Feb-2011

    Feng Shui and Wood

    The Five Elements - Part I

    Feng Shui has been called acupuncture for the home. In fact, the origins of Feng Shui and acupuncture are the same: Chinese Medicine. The goal of both is to bring balance to your...

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  • 27-Jan-2011

    Forward Thinking

    Astral Weather Report, Feb. '11

    Welcome to February with all its strong Aquarius energy operating at the start of the month. Expect some flashes of inspiration, especially at the time of the New Moon on February 2

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  • 20-Jan-2011

    The Healer's Stone

    Emeralds for Compassion

    Emeralds are a symbol of love and good fortune. It’s said that if a man and woman present each other with an emerald stone their love grows over time and becomes permanent.

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  • 13-Jan-2011

    Hey, Good Looking

    Meditate on Inner Beauty

    We live in a culture and age where we like everything to look beautiful. Shiny and clean, colorful and gorgeous - that's what we love! The images in magazines and movies create and reinforce this desire

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  • 06-Jan-2011

    Artist Interrupted

    Life Drawing 101

    In grade school I was given the message that I was not an artist. I just couldn’t get those pinto and white beans glued on the cardboard to look like a smiling face or a cute puppy or a tree...

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