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?

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.

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.

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.

As we step into 2025, the Chinese Year of the Snake, this enigmatic creature takes on a heightened significance, inviting us to explore its profound symbolism and the mysteries it embodies. The snake has long represented duality, serving as a bridge between opposites: the earthly and the divine, the finite and the infinite. It is a creature steeped in esoteric resonance, holding a mirror to our own paradoxical nature.

Did you know your imagination can be a powerful tool for healing? Imagination is far more than daydreaming; it’s a powerful gateway to deep spiritual healing. When used with intention, it can guide us into inner realms filled with energies and spiritual insights that lead to transformative healing.

Numerology’s foundation is the Life Path Number, derived from your birthdate. It serves as your unchanging guide to life and represents approximately 50% of your “core,” a group of five primary numbers in your numerology chart.  Often called the “learning number,” it illuminates your life lessons and the contributions you’re destined to make. This powerful numerological tool provides a comprehensive understanding of your journey, guiding you toward a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

This is a country that had almost lost its way. We are a democracy and what democracy means to me is that each individual has a vote and that is who won this recent election. US! I started to sense that an ‘enantiodromia’ was taking place and told my friends that by text a few days before the election. We were at the tail end of the transit of Pluto in Capricorn and I had been waiting for years for something BIG to happen.