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The Great Galactic Luminaries of Stars and Planets (Graha)

Did you know that Jupiter Returns for another 12-year cycle.? The first cycle for most of us about  11 or 12 years of age, in preparation for big shifts, such as adulthood. It is not a period that is easily understood. The second phase happens around 23-24 years old, a pivotal time in our lives of change and growth into careers or relationships. The third cycle is 35-36, then 47-48, 50 and 60 years old & so on.

All returns are meant to bring about positive growth and clear changes before expansion is possible. Of course there are always lessons and challenges to be learned, so we can appreciate the times that are auspicious or “lucky”.

Now that I’ve got your attention, try looking back and see if you recognize some of these shifts. Depending on where you are with your own Jupiter cycle, what is it you want to manifest? Moving from one phase or cycle to another often feels like a new chapter in your life or an entire book is being birthed.

This return affects us all and on many levels but mainly it is all about rising above and swelling the heart full of love, compassion abundance, and expansion. This return is significant and asks us to reflect on being prosperous. In order to be all it can be for you must first create a pathway. Sometimes it involves making room by clearing old habits that no longer serve, of beliefs, ideas and destructive patterns. This may involve breaking down old relationships, dreams, values or objectives to make room for the new, a kind of purging, in the mystical sense.

This rising reminds me of the Sanskrit “Peace” (Shanti) mantra called “Santipatah Mantra”. In the past I should have paid more attention to the lyrics and its meaning. This Peace Prayer is to invoke self- clarity and self-knowledge.

It goes like this: Oṁ

asato mā sadgamaya;      

tamasomā jyotir gamaya;

mrityormāamritam gamaya;     

Oṁ śhānti śhānti śhāntiḥ.

Translation:

Lead me “from ignorance, lead me to truth”; (from the unreal to the real); “From darkness, and ignorance lead me to light”; (the light of knowledge and truth): “From death, lead me to immortality” (the self-imposed limitations, to bliss and immortality and liberation) ~~~ Om peace, peace, peace

Jupiters’ influence is about setting a path forward into the foundations of our life. To build something stable this past new moon asked us to expand our relationships in our own life, career and to grow our connections – closets to us.

What seeds have or will you plant in your home life? Jupiter assists us to help and serve. We simply need to embrace our life to the fullest and make peace with our past, in order to move with confidence into the future with confidence.

  • What have you been dreaming about?
  • Which dreams are you working towards?
  • Are there any foggy areas?
  • Do these dreams make you feel better or anxious?
  • Is there any confusion present?

Preparing for this season as we move forward, let us find time to be clear and be with your loved ones.

We are entering a great time for creative energy ~ a supreme period to engage in a creative collaboration.

As we approach the 20th of December, it is a very positive time to fortify your foundation. What are you learning, or being revealed or healing or getting freer about here in regards to all relationships that you have?

According to western astrology, December 21st opens a portal for additional creative juice. While ambitions of life merge, know that this is a beautiful period for us all. This is a time of coming together & it begins with celebrations!

The SOLSTICE / FULL moon is between the 21st & the 22nd  is a time for socializing together, with your tribe and with friendships you developed, as well as any community connections you may made. Can you feel the Fullness?There is a lot of help out there for you ~ access the support, because this full moon highlights so emphatically togetherness.

Drawing from the wisdom broadcasted (other Jyotishi’s) & western astrologers, you can find out what astrological sign Jupiter resides in when you were born by clicking the link: https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php click here).

  • Keys points for fire signs with Jupiter in: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are leadership, expansion and bringing new ideas into the world.
  • Keys points for earth signs with Jupiter in: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are stability, discipline and healing.
  • Keys points for air signs with Jupiter in: like Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are innovation, compassion, courage and communication.
  • Keys for water signs with Jupiter in: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are imagination, creativity, intuition and emotional healing.

Are you ready to open up your compassionate heart & become free?

Can you feel the Fullness coming?

Now is good for being GREAT & FULL!

Na-MAS’-té, Aum Oṁ

 

 

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Are you feeling exhausted?

Lately, several clients and students in the past 3 months are complaining of feeling exhausted, experiencing vertigo and migraines. On closer inquiry dehydration was most evident, aside from some other matters that required attention.  Granted our winter ❄️ began suddenly and the cold 🥶 is intensely fluctuating. This affects the moisture content of the air around us and our body fluids, including absorption.

In Ayurveda our relationship to water states that our relationship to water is the ‘manifestation of consciousness’. It brings all elemental molecules together because water is a chemical energy. 

D(ehydration)

Apparently you can become dehydrated even if you drink a lot of water. This is because when the electrolytes in your body are low, your body works to remove the excess water, a nasty way to get it even with the electrolytes. They call this balance a state of homeostasis.

Additionally it is theorized that migraines themselves can cause dehydration. That is sure to start a vicious cycle if that is the case. Dehydration causes migraines, which further deplete the body of hydration and in turn more migraines occur. No wonder they can last for days as your body struggles to find a balance that is providing the proper hydration.

The fact is water is a universal solvent and exists is the body as plasma, cytoplasm, serum, nasal secretion (yuk), cerebral spinal fluid, urine & sweat. To maintain life, it is essential for the without is our cells could not survive. Considering how vital water truly is to our life, I’m providing some vital tips on Ayurveda’s view for drinking water & staying hydrated all year round. Enjoy & share if you’d like!

1- It is better to drink seated ~ standing disrupts the balance of fluids and may lead to inflamation. Your kidneys pace the filtration process better when seated. Also, Your body is more relaxed while seated and helps the nervous system to digest better. 

2- Avoid chugging water all at once. It is better to sip on small amounts and to swallow while taking a breathe or two throughout the day. 

3- it is better to drink warm, boiled water or room temperature water.  Cold water puts out our digestive fire and thus decreases proper disgestion, which leads to constipation. Whereas, warm water relieves bloating, promotes weight loss and improves digestion, to name a few benefits.

4- Drink only when you are thirsty. Ayurveda emphasizes this because everyone is different and not all of us can or needs to drink 8-glasses of water a day.  However, it is important to know your cues.  For example, Chewing gum is not a good substitute to measure or satisfy your dry mouth, or a measure for your own drinking system.

5- When to know you are thisty? A good indicator of being parched, are dry cracked lips. Another is the colour is your urine. If it is clear or a light straw colour this is a sign your body is hydrated. 

6- First thing on waking drink a glass. For years, having learned from Ayurveda, drinking a glass first thing in the morning helps flush out the intestines and Toni fires the liver. I make a lemon ginger tea after my water to add electrolytes, which is said to get rid of inflammation, the root cause of many diseases. 

7- Drink from a vessel made from silver or copper.  Storing water in a copper, silver or glass container is another suggestion from the ‘science of life’, called Ayurveda. Copper has anti-cancer properties, is anti-microbial, and provides antioxidants to the bodies systems. Water has the power to clear free radicals and cools the intestines, reducing inflammation for smoother digestion. I use all three & energize water over night is a glass container with several crystals to revitalize and charge the elements positively. Have silverware, use them (I do daily), drink from them. My latest copper water vessel was gifted by a dear friend & goes with me everywhere. 🧡

Adding to this wisdom…ironically a lack of hydration is related to migraines. So in order to prevent migraines, lemon juice with a pinch of salt is the best. Combine good sea salt and lemon juice, let it dissolve and enjoy. Pink Himalayan or French sea salt is good due to the trace minerals present that also it contains (including magnesium.) Eating salt quickly is proven to raise levels of serotonin. That helps to quell pain and inflammation. 

Common symptoms to establish if you are having a migraine:

  • Head throbbing
  • Nausea
  • Halo visual
  • Vomiting
  • Numbness
  • Tingling
  • Dizziness
  • Sensitive to Light, Noise, and Smell (or all at once)
  • Pain that lasts from 2 to 72 hours

E(lectrolytes)

Research what electrolytes are and can do and be forewarned; Gatorade is not a good source!  Electrolytes are minerals in your body with a positive electrical charge, that is why good quality salt is required. The functions of electrolytes are to help carry out some of the biggest processes in your body, mentioned above, as well as supporting nerve function, cardiovascular system, and regulating muscle metabolism.

Namaste & Love. 

namaste & love ⊰♡⊱   ॐ Aum

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The skinny on Winter self-care, according to Ayurveda (Science of Life). For the health of it :)

The time of year has come for us to simply slow down and do less.  That is correct, you heard me…  In our northern hemisphere most of nature, save for the hardy ravens, moose, rabbits, lynx and bobcats are hibernating.

So why can’t we learn from nature to take it easy? You’ve heard the idiom ~ “less is more”!  As you can all attest, our wintery season arrived far too early and much cold, heavy, damp weather. Given the transition into winter we need to be aware of a few things with regards to optimizing our self-care.

With the promise of more colder days ahead our bodies are governed by constitutions. In Ayurveda these constitutions are known as dosha’s.  There are three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha— each are derived from the five elements. Also known as mind-body types, the doshas express unique blends of physical, emotional, and mental characteristics. (More on this subject later, I promise 🙂  In relation to winter doshic qualities of Kapha are wet, fat, cold and heavy.

With fewer daylight hours, we should grant yourselves the luxury to sleep in more often. So it is okay if you only get up at 7am and let your body naturally reset and restore.

As a morning ritual, I invite you to try a warn oil self-massage, known as abhyanga.  Simply, apply warm sesame oil to the entire body before you shower.  Raw sesame oil is best for all constitutions during the winter because of its heating quality. The link below explains how this ritual can benefit your health and well-being. 

https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/lifestyle/self-oil-massage/

COLOR MY WORLD….In the north a lot of people wear black, white or gray as ‘winter colours’.  Ayurveda suggests we swap the drab for brighter, warming colours like red, amber, gold and orange. These are said to help retain the auric/chi field, bridging it with the fire element for better digestion. 

Did you know that more than half of the body’s heat is lost through the head?  Both health systems, Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda encourages us to cover our heads and the back of the neck, whenever you venturing outside. I know it can be tough dealing with static hair and a flattened doo….so why not enjoy wearing a skull cap, your hood or a nice woolie toque? Besides, not only will your body stay warmer, there is less chance you will come down with a cold or flu. 

Outdoor fun? Yes indeed, that is me donning the Russian cap, on a cold (-40c), last winter. 

To learn more about Ayurveda ~ the sister science of Yoga contact me & I’d be happy to enlighten you! Namaste…