Thursday, July 29, 2010

More Astrology

August is a positive month for Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius & Pisces. What you are starting now (or you have started in the last month) will give you positive results at the end of the year.

The tension is a lot less and you can finally enjoy your life more.

For Gemini and Virgo new friends, new loves and new jobs opportunity are expected.

For Virgo the anxiety of the past is over and you feel more confident and happy with your life.

Gemini is still trying to fix past issues, but in general the situation is very positive... maybe you can't see it now... but a relationship is becoming really important!

For Sagittarius, the favourable aspects of the next six months will improve your work situation and the relationships. More energy that will help you in the activities you start now. Try to be more diplomatic.

For Pisces, many changes in the last six months and you feel that you are a "new person" and probably you are... Money is coming... don't stress too much if a relationship didn't work as you were hoping... positive the next six months.

Friday, July 23, 2010

What is change? Is it good? Is it bad? Does it exist?

According to the Greek philosophers, change doesn't exist as it is only an illusion.
However, Heraclitus said that there is nothing certain or stable apart from the fact that everything changes. For Aristotle change is becoming or "coming to be."

I see change as transformation, as be-coming something else. This is particularly true when we deal with the energies of the planets. They continually transform us and we become something else... we might start to live a new, more meaningful life if we embrace change.

The energies of the planets in the next 6 months are very strong, especially for some star signs... it is time to accept the change and the transformation.

From September 2010, we will start to feel the influence of Saturn and Jupiter (it is already happening for some of us), while Neptune retrograde will influence the unconscious and the spiritual world, Uranus and Pluto will do all the rest.

Aries, Cancer, Libra & Capricorn are already feeling the effects of these transits... something must end and something else will begin.
And for the other signs... much more to come...

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Aromatherapy in winter

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils to benefit mind, body and soul.
Essential oils are very strong and powerful as they are the "true essence" of the plant from where they are extracted, and they can cause several problems if they are not used properly.
Therefore, it is always better to ask a qualified aromatherapist for help.
Winter is a good time to use some essential oils in a vaporiser or burner, to clean the house and have a pleasant scent.
Lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus are really effective together with some citrus oils such as orange, lemon and mandarin.
The choice of the oils depends by the effect that you would like to achieve.

Choose only 2 or 3 oils and add no more than 5 or 6 drops (in total) to a vaporiser/burner.

Relaxing Blend: 2 drops of Lavender & 2 drops Orange
Uplifting Blend: 2 drops Eucalyptus, 2 drops Orange & 1 drop Lemon
Cleansing Blend: 2 drops Eucalyptus, 2 drops Lavender & 1 drop, Peppermint
Calming Blend: 2 drops Lavender, 2 drops Orange & 1 drop Mandarin

These are some of the combinations to use essential oils in a burner/vaporiser.
Some vaporisers require water to be added, others do not need it.
Please always refer to the instructions available with your vaporiser/burner.

Please Note. Do not use essential oil on the skin as they always need to be blended in vegetable oil. Some oils are not suitable for pregnant women. If in doubt always consult your aromatherapist.