by Marjorie Geiser Friends, colleagues and clients often ask me about Reiki (pronounced “ray-kee”), as it is gaining such popularity as an alternative medicine. According to NCCAM, (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), Reiki is an energy medicine practice that originated in Japan. In Reiki, the practitioner places his…
Getting Started with Aromatherapy Beginning “bona fide” aromatherapy, beyond burning a scented candle or soaking with a pleasing pre-packaged bath salt blend, can be a little daunting to many people. All those little bottles of pricey liquids, electric contraptions, and fancy-sounding blends — how does one actually use essential oils…
Feng shui rules for the bedroom advocates creating space for couples and not solitary furnishing. Having only one nightstand or space on one side of the bed indicates solitude, which can hold your single status in place. If you are single, but don’t want to remain so, work at decorating…
Usui Sensei, the recognized founder of Usui Reiki once said, “Just for today, do not worry. Be filled with gratitude.” There are reasons why the great Reiki teacher uttered such words. And it’s primarily because he knows how much power your thoughts and statements have on you. If you tend…
by James Calvin Stress is an evil six-letter word that can be so harmful to your health. Work can be stressful, traffic jams can be stressful, raising a family can be stressful, and sticking to a strict budget can be stressful. Stress causes headaches, muscle aches, irritability, insomnia and a…
What Are Tarot Cards? Made up of no less than 78 cards, each deck of Tarot cards are all the same. Tarot cards come in all sizes with all types of artwork on both the front and back — some people even make their own Tarot cards. The meaning and…
What is Feng Shui? Is it a myth or superstition? To be talking about Feng Shui, we all know that it is a traditional skill, which originates from the olden China. And to mention the olden China, it can’t be helped by many to relate Feng Shui to traditional Chinese…
by Cucan Pemo There are many, many ways to read Tarot cards, but it helps to have a consistent method that you use each time — this way, you can think less about how you’re going to read and focus completely on your subject, the cards and their meaning. A…
by Misty Rae Cech Going on a trip is usually thought of as a wonderful experience, one that you and your family may have planned and looked forward to for some time. To have the most fun – to get the most out of the experience – it’s important that…
Sun The Sun Sign is what most people are aware of because it is easy to calculate and used most frequently by the general population. The symbolism associated with this planet shows us how we consciously express ourselves – I liken the process of discovering our ‘Sun’ to the process…