Outgrowing Old Belief Systems: Gemini Full Moon and Sagittarius New Moon December Astrology Blog by Gil Dwyer Venus moves into Sagittarius on the first day of the month, where affection is expressed freely, enthusiastically, generously and idealistically. Saturn and Mercury have both recently turned direct bringing a renewal of focus and enabling a reprogramming of [...]
How insulin resistance and oestrogen dominance can lead to fluid retention Many people notice they feel puffy, swollen, or “water-logged,” especially around their cycle. Two common contributors are insulin resistance and oestrogen dominance, and they often work together. Insulin resistance means the body isn’t responding to insulin as well as it should, so the pancreas [...]
The Bridge Between Heart and Expression Healing Through the Heart and Throat Chakras by Billie Atherstone Exploring the Fourth & Fifth Chakras — Anāhata & Viśuddha The chakras offer a profound roadmap for understanding the human experience — a map of energy, consciousness, and embodiment that guides us toward balance and wholeness. We can consciously [...]
40 Day Kriyas: The Ups and Ups by Pip Atherstone-Reid I'm on day 35 of my current Kundalini Yoga Kriya, committed to completing 40 days. Along the way, I've moved through waves of love and resistance—feeling everything from physical pain to bliss, and a surprising sense of calm and surrender that often lingers as I [...]
Naturopathy for Stress and Anxiety: A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing Stress and anxiety are on the rise in our fast-paced modern world, affecting not only our emotional wellbeing but also our physical health. While conventional treatments such as therapy or medication can be helpful, many people are seeking a gentle, holistic approach that nurtures the [...]
Igniting Your Inner Fire: Exploring the Solar Plexus (Manipura) Chakra by Billie Atherstone Sanskrit Name: Maṇipūra — meaning “lustrous gem”Element: FireColour: Yellow — the colour of vitality, radiance, and confidenceLocation: Solar plexus, above the navel and below the sternumGoverning areas: Digestive system, liver, pancreas, stomach, adrenals, and musclesDevelopmental stage: 2 to 4 years — developing autonomy, will, and the right to [...]
When Your Body Can't Switch Off: Understanding and Healing Chronic Stress with Chinese Medicine If you're reading this, chances are your body feels like it's stuck in overdrive. Maybe you're lying awake at 3am with your mind racing through tomorrow's to-do list or yesterday’s interactions. Maybe you're having those anxiety dreams where you can't find [...]
Understanding the Sacral Chakra: Flow, Emotion, and the Element of Water by Billie Atherstone SvādhiṣṭhānaThe Chakra of Flow & Emotion The chakra system serves as a roadmap for understanding and balancing our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. The second chakra, known as Svādhiṣṭhāna in Sanskrit, governs our emotions, creativity, pleasure, and intimacy. This is our [...]
Endings and Beginnings: Taurus Full Super Moon and Scorpio New Moon | Astrology Blog by Gil Dwyer While Pluto has resumed forward motion, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are all still retrograde taking us through previous experiences, personas, actions and desires so we can reflect on any necessary changes before surging forward again. Mars moves into [...]
Begin From the Ground Up Spring Chakra Awakening Challenge : Week 1 — The Root Chakra (Mūlādhāra) As we begin our Spring Chakra Awakening journey, we start where all healing begins — with the Root Chakra, or Mūlādhāra, the foundation of our energy system and the ground of our being. The Root Chakra is our [...]