Swing into Spring!

Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to celebrate the season than with some fun and creative crafts? As flowers bloom, birds return, and the weather warms up, it's the perfect opportunity to dive into DIY projects that capture the essence of spring. Whether you're crafting with kids, decorating your home, or just looking for a relaxing hobby, spring crafts offer endless possibilities.

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Puer and Senex: Two Archetypes Currently Playing Themselves Out

This is a very complicated subject that I actually delved deeply into in the mid 90s. For several years off and on, I was having a recurring dream of my car being damaged or stolen so my unconscious (the dream maker) was seriously trying to get my attention. The final BIG dream was of a young boy who was stealing my car. This dream was a very detailed story that said I was his accomplice!

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The Mystical Rose. Love’s Eternal Symbol

The rose has long been entwined with the essence of love, gracing poetry, mythology, and spiritual traditions across centuries. But beyond its undeniable beauty, what makes the rose such a powerful emblem of love? Why does this flower, above all others, seem to whisper the language of the heart?

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Reflections On The Hidden God – Part 1

Every day throughout recorded history millions of people cry out daily or in the silent anguish of their broken hearts, "Where are you, God? Why don't you answer me?" Philosophers, religions, and atheists alike have posed the same question over the ages: if there is a God, why is it so well hidden?

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What is HIKIKOMORI?

The World Psychiatry Journal last year published a paper that documented studies done primarily in Japan on what they called "Hikikomori." Basically, this means extended social isolation of many members of the public, and its causes. Researchers guessed it would primarily cover the elderly and stay-at-home parents but were surprised to find it affected so many of the young.

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The Astrological Birth Chart as a Road Map

One of Carl Jung’s key concepts of personality development is individuation (becoming a distinct individual separate from the group or the family). He combined psychology with Alchemy which had Astrology embedded in its foundation. You could not be an Alchemist without a knowledge of Astrology because timing was an integral part of the work. With its rich symbolism, Alchemy brings with it the realization that we are all part of the Cosmos (the macroscosm) that is alive and evolving.

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Expression Number 1: The Innovative Leader

Have you ever felt an undeniable drive to take charge, forge new paths, and inspire others to follow? If so, you’re already channeling the energy of Expression Number 1. This number carries the energy of bold beginnings, fearless leadership, and the pursuit of excellence. It’s not just about being in charge but about confidently stepping into your unique power to make things happen.

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The Chinese Year of the Yin Wood Snake

The Chinese New Year ushers in a new cycle each year on the day following the New Moon of Aquarius.  This year, on January 29, 2025 the Year of the Wood Snake begins.  For the sake of comparison, previous Snake years occurred in 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965 (the last Wood Snake), 1953, 1941, 1929, and 1917.

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