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2012-02-01T07:31:00.000+10:00

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Key Qi Leaks and How to Fix Them - excerpt

2012-01-19T06:59:00.002+10:00

(this is a small excerpt from the free article available at www.HolisticTherapyConnections.com in the Articles and Information section - it is a foundation piece to go with the Annual Influences Guide 2012 - your 'how to' organise the coming year according to Feng Shui principles of energy flow)

"I believe that Qi Leaks are the most important beginning point for any Feng Shui assessment or period of change that a person or property will be undergoing. Finding and fixing these Qi Leaks will establish a better foundation for all Feng Shui theory, Remedies and suggested changes, and will provide the optimum starting point for all your Qi-Flow ‘tweaking’ to work to their most efficient level.

Identifying Qi Leaks takes a small amount of effort and will reward you with much better energy flow in your Life Experience. There is absolutely no point in spending oodles of time and money to enhance your Wealth Sector if other sectors of the premises are haemorrhaging beneficial Qi. It’s akin to being on a ship with a hole in the hull and running about trying to find a bucket, when what needs to be done is to address the hole in the ship and stop it from sinking! Fix the leak, then attend to the energy levels and Qi-Flow, then enjoy better Life Experiences. Yep, that’s right, a Fu Dog or Money Toad just ‘ain’t gonna fix it’…

Qi Leaks can be identified in part by observing any Sha Qi (low level, unpleasant, ugly) or Si Qi (depleting, sickening, repulsive) that exists in your Life Experience and at your property. This could take the form of :

· Recurring unhappy events within the home in particular rooms or areas

· Mould or rot or termite infestation in an area of the building or property

· Difficult people/neighbours/situations to ‘deal with’ in a particular direction from your property

· Repeated problems relating to one of the Life Aspects of the Bagua ie: Wealth, Relationships, Reputation, Career, etc. Usually these are best determined by examining any patterns that have occurred over the last few years, especially if you have been in the same premises for that time period.

· Smashing or breaking things in a particular area of the property

· Neglected spaces that you’ve never felt inspired to repair

· ‘Junk Rooms’…or areas of unloved and unused stored items

· Areas or rooms that give you unexplainable uncomfortable feelings

Once you have established that there may be a Qi Leak to fix, you can then go about making plans or necessary changes to these areas that will energetically and/or physically fix the leak and bring about high quality energy, Sheng Qi, to your property , and this in turn will connect with high quality Life Experiences relating to the Life Aspects of those areas. You’ll see it easily if you concentrate on using The Bagua."

For more of this article, please visit the website to download the pdf. Or use the Contact Me page to request the article sent direct to your email.

Only 4 more days to go till Feng Shui New Year as well as Chinese New Year too!
Blessings for a Bright and Beautiful 2012.

Jannette
:)

Some very good advice..

2012-01-17T06:07:00.001+10:00

This just popped into my inbox this morning and I thought that it was 'advice gold' to be shared :)

"It’s virtually pointless to embark on any health and wellness program until you have flushed all the accumulated, impacted debris and poisonous residues from your digestive tract.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) in collaboration with Mt. Sinai School of Medicine did a study that found over 249 chemicals in the blood and urine of 9 random human volunteers. These people did not work with chemicals on the job or live near an industrial facility. Of all the chemicals found:

76 were known to cause cancer in humans or animals
94 are toxic to the brain and nervous system
79 caused birth defects

The Center for Disease Control studies human toxin levels and has found measurable amounts of more than 100 toxic chemicals (man made “exo-toxins”) in blood and urine of the general public.

Toxins from the environment include:

Food additives and preservatives
Household cleaning products
Personal care products
Pesticides
Home furnishings
Clothing
Hobbies: arts/crafts, model building, automotive
Drinking water with chlorine/ fluoride (aluminum)"

The article goes on to introduce Don's 'Pulse' program all about their fabulous dietary cleansing mix, and the retreat you can take to learn about more raw foods etc. All very good info. (http://www.dontolmaninternational.com/)

When I began my personal detox I used simple approaches like going more raw, reducing processed foods and intaking HEAPS more pure water. I also chose to take Chlorella and Spirulina as they take heavy metal poisons out of the body tissue (even the brain tissue) because I had suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, chronic Migraines (which began to morph into small seizures) and a host of other 'toxicity related' symptoms. Simply by taking those two superfoods in tablet form, and making those other small changes to my diet, I found the symptoms just 'dropping away'. No medication needed.

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Blessings for good health!
Jannette
xxx
:)

January Flying Stars Forecast

2012-01-11T10:58:00.000+10:00

Oooops, bit late on this...sorry...the Full Moon's had me up and down and round about...but here we are, all sorted and synchronised once again....lets get into it :)

January 23rd is the Feng Shui New Year...the start of the new Solar Cycle but the monthly energy changes over early each month, and in January it was quite early...on the 2nd. This energy change was quite tangible and fit well with the whole 'New Years Day' vibe that was already present. We moved into a month ruled by Star 6, which is going to be the new Annual Star come the 23rd. This felt like a gentle awakening to this sometimes very 'forceful' energy layer. And we've just been through Full Moon, the first one since Solstice, so the energy was very buoyant and uplifting. Pity the weather here was so oppressively hot and humid, but then again, when one was lucid in the cool of the evening we were able to Moon gaze happily :)

The NE is 'Inspiration City' :) as the Wise Star 1 and Vivacious Star 9 meet in perfect balance, Water and Fire, in the Contemplation sector.
Tip: Meditate, brainstorm, apply yourself to a particular task or similar in the NE this month to grab hold of this 'yes you can do it and here's how' layer of energy. Solutions will manifest!

The SE Wealth and Growth sector undergoes the Star 5 Influence of Change, and it may well have something to do with a perceived Authority figure seeing as the Annual Star here is still Star 6.
Tip: If you are approached by a superior, a government body or authority figure regarding something that you consider 'stable' that needs to be changed, have patience and put yourself into the structure of whatever protocol is arising. To boost best possible outcomes you can weaken the Star 5 by making sure the area is vibrationally high qi, and add some more Metal in Shape and Colour as well as Sound (metal wind chimes)

The South can potentially make the Mother figure work way too hard this month. Take stock of what needs to be done as opposed to what you *think* is required of you, and make wise choices for balanced energy levels.
Tip: Keep the Salt Water Cure here this month to weaken the 2 and in doing so it will boost the Star 1 of Wisdom, Ideas and Expression, which is also an Angel number and beneficial to support and nourish. As Metal nourishes Water, implementing the remedy for Star 2 actually nourishes the Star 1 Water :)

There is a potential for conflict in the Centre Palace this month with the Annual Star 7 of 2011 releasing and the Monthly Star 6 flying in. Perhaps because the 7 is on the way out this combination feels very weak, and the incoming Annual Star 6 feels as if it is generating power already. As is usual for an incoming Annual Star. For this reason take particular notice of events that occur in or around the Centre of your building...it could be very interesting. Star 6 is the Authority Star, it likes to Give, but also to Lead...It is a Metal energy layer and in combination with the 7 which is also a Metal energy, it can produce 'Clashing Swords'. Usually this is manifested as a battle of wills between family members, but it can spiral into all out fighting if the vibrational energy is very low.

Tip: Implement lots of Water in Shape and Colour and install a visual reminder of Peace and Harmony. Two hands joined, the word 'Peace' done as a banner or artwork, a statue of a meditating person or similar.

In the North our Vocational sector may be severely affected by the contentious 'Fighting Bull Sha' combination of 2,3. This can lead to petty arguments, or full or shouting matches. Be aware of situations that may spiral out of control due to misplaced Ambition (Star 3) or lack of Receptivity (Star 2). Its a tricky combination to 'fix', but I'd err on the side of dismantling the energy layer of the Star 2 if at work, and if at home I'd move towards burning up the Star 3.
Tip: To weaken Star 2 use Metal in Shape and Colour as well as sound. To weaken Star 3 use Fire in pale shades of pink, lavender and peach and shapes of stars or triangles.

The NW's Progression sector gets all romantic with the 'Young Love' combination of 7,8. Romantic stirrings for those not in relationships can manifest, or a particular mindset towards the more 'rosey coloured' view of the world. Not a bad thing really eh?
Tip: Enhance with Fire and Earth energy in Shape and Colour, and, as this is the Annual Wealth Sector too you can of course keep your clean water feature running.

In the SW our Connections may be challenged with the 'Rivalry' potential of 3, 4 combination. Its important to also note that this combination when in a high qi placement will generate a tangible level of 'assistance' energy, as both are Wood influences and seek to grow...which means they CAN grow together if mutual respect for resources is considered.
Tip: Stand back from all confrontation when it comes to friends, family, lovers, partners etc...and view it from on high. Take stock of the energy that is being passed and evaluate the most harmonious path. Use Pale Fire again here to soothe and soften the energy layers present.

In the West there is real opportunity presenting itself for those willing or able to take advantage of a Creative mindset. Oh to have an office in the West and be able to utilise this energy of 9,8 together! would be bliss... Star 9 is the Far Future Star, Star 8 the Monthly Wealth Star, so it also bodes well for any 'plan making' or 'foundation setting' actions in this sector.
Tip: Enhance with Fire and Earth in Shape and Colour as well as clean running water too. * this will be the home of the 2012 Wealth Star 8, so getting the water running early will be beneficial *

Finally, the East and our sense of Health and Family goes through its last month of morphing due to the Star 5 that's been in residence this last year. What a tumultuous set of changes! The Monthly Star 4 takes up residence and will revert to the Annual Star for this sector come February, which will bring a possible sense of purpose towards our Health and Family, our life Preparation, issues this year. When in combination with the Star 5 expect the discomfort of unexpected or unwanted change. To avoid this...
Tip: Boost up the Metal energy of this area and remove all traces of Fire energy if you can. Using the Sound of Metal from a metal wind chime is great as it takes no effort on your behalf other than to purchase and hang the chime in a place where it can 'sing' each day, but, if that is not feasible, you can always play some beautiful Piano music or other metal striking metal music like Balinese gongs and bells or similar. Jonathan Goldman and Steve Halpern each have wonderful recordings of the Chakra meditation bells which you may find useful.

Always use a remedy that resonates with you and makes you feel 'good', uplifted, soothed and relaxed. This will in turn resonate into your living space and your Life Experience.

Blessings for a fab 2012 and beyond!

The Annual Influences Guide 2012 is on sale now for only $50. To purchase simply visit my website and follow this link to the to Manuals and Guides. Payment via PayPal using your PayPal account or if you don't have one you can simply pay via Mastercard or Visacard without having to sign up for PayPal. If you would prefer a direct EFT please get in touch via the Contact Me page and I'll forward you the details you need.
A very special and heartfelt thankyou to everyone who has supported the AIG this year and in years previous. I appreciate your support immensely, more than I can express. Thankyou.

Sparkles and Twinkles
Jannette
xxx
:)

Recuperation

2011-12-31T08:44:00.000+10:00

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In-Liven can assist to re-balance your insides and restore the ability of your digestive system to work properly.
Deep Green can help your whole body detoxify naturally, and it also builds healthy blood, assists with good joint mobility and generally will make your eyes sparkle and put a spring in your step. (great with an apple and mint drink!)

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:)

A Big Thanks

2011-12-31T08:31:00.001+10:00

Thankyou to everyone who has supported me during 2011 with orders, conversation, ideas and inspirations too. I am so grateful to you for being in my Life Experience, and giving me the opportunity to continue with my passions.

Hope you are all enjoying the presence of Beneficial Change moving through your lives and have the opportunity to reflect upon the observations of 2011 during the last of the holiday season.

Blessings and All Beautiful Things to You
Jannette
xxx
:)

PS: January's Flying Stars Forecast will be up soon after the New Year celebrations. Our new Feng Shui month comes in during the first week of January.

Remember, you've got till December 31st!

2011-12-06T08:47:00.001+10:00

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Blessings
Jannette
xx

Flying Stars Forecast for December

2011-12-06T06:50:00.001+10:00

Hello and Welcome to the end of another year :) Its December already and we're on the roll up to Solstice, and can you feel the 'pull' going on?! Mon Dieu, its strong. We're in Mercury Retro at the mo'...don't bother buying new communique equipment etc...leave that till after the 14th, save yourself a heap o stress. We're heading into a Flying Stars 'Double Up' month in a few days as well ;}, just to make it all the more 'interesting'. Double Up Month's are intensive energy layering, which means you DO need to know where things are so you can avoid the crap and generate the goods :)) Here goes....

(Please take a look at the blogpage 'How to use the Forecast' so you can utilise the information here easily at your property)

Beginning in the East, the Star 5 can become problematic if you have any sort of low level energy here. It will want to 'change' things anyway, so if your front door is here, then please do 'clean up and cleanse' the whole space inside and out. Repair, beautify, calm it all down and place the Sound of Metal there too. Being the East, problems related to Health, Family and Preparations will be mostly affected.
Tip: Sound of Metal in place? Metal representations in Shape and Colour to soothe and soften this energy. Remove Fire representations if possible. Clear it, Clean it, Calm it.

Moving to the NE and the Contemplation sector is just yummy with the double Wisdom, Ideas and Expression Star 1. Its also associated with Danger as some Expression and Ideas can lead to dangerous situations...keep a diplomatic head on your shoulders and avoid evangelical behaviour which is common with unrestrained Star 1 energy ;) Meditate with immediate results this month.
Tip: Use this area for beautiful moments of repose and be rewarded with insights unexpected...Boost with Metal in Shape and Colour and Watery themes in Shape and Colour too. Think spontaneity of design, depth, and a sonic underwater resonance to thought.

The SE has strong energy from the Authority Star making its presence felt in all of our Abundance related things. Growth, Wealth, our sense of being provided for etc. However, I'm putting a 'however' in here...because Star 6 is Metal energy in a Wood sector...so there is the potential for this to inhibit 'growth strategies'. Its more useful for 'consolidation of abundance', for recognising the worth of things you already own, for appreciating the possessions you already have...that kind of thing. It carries the energy of the King surveying all that they rule ;)
Tip: Add Metal to support the Star 6, yet tempered with a healthy dose of loving in the things you have. Its a good spot to polish your collection of spoons...etc.

Off to the South and the Reputation sector has a double up of Star 2. Do not hold a Christmas feast here. It can promote food problems, especially if there is any low level energy present of any sort. This is because Star 2 is related to the digestive system and accumulation...also, the South is naturally the home of Fire energy which nourishes the Star 2's Earth energy...Can anyone say 'indigestion, acid reflux and heartburn' really fast? Oi.

Tip: Dose with high levels of cleanliness and Metal energy. Use the Golden Gourd or Calabash if this is a food area in the house or building.

So far we've got Metal being the dominant cure for the East sectors and the South. Happily this changes as we move round the Bagua now :)

The Centre Palace has this Star 7 in residence all year and now its doubled up. Star 7 isn't showing us its very best side at the moment, but generally it can be enhanced with great energy flow, no obstacles and a lot o Watery energy pumped into it. Think 'deep and meaningful' when it comes to Star 7 energy, as it has the capability of being rather shallow and nattery, inviting gossip and sniping ... all very unnecessary, but part of the Star 7 personality. If there is low level energy from broken or unloved things, neglected areas, sharp corners (Sha intrusions) and the like, then you can expect to have a fair bit of awkward speech happening in your building. As our sense of Stability is affected by the Centre Palace, we'll feel quite affected from other people's 'evaluations' of us personally. Keep a reign on how sensitively you react to direct or indirect speech regarding you. Have in mind the 'grain of salt' phrase and breathe deeply. If you sleep in this area and have the unhelpful side of Star 7 manifest it can promote mouth, teeth and gum problems; ulcers, abscesses, 'electric' nerves in teeth, and the like.
Tip: Use Water in Shape and Colour (not running water) and remove any Earthy themes if you can. Add reminders of smooth energy like a statue of a meditating Buddha, a smooth angel figurine or a couple hugging.

To the North and our Vocation is boosted by some healthy Star 3 Ambition layering. We can expect to feel ultra motivated towards what we feel is our Life Purpose. With the Mercury Retro in action till the 14th I'd avoid trying to communicate this sense of 'rah-hah' until closer to Solstice ;) Plot, be brilliant, and scheme until then. Its not the area to hold a work's 'do' for end of year either. This much potential for Conflict and Competition could lead to some severely awkward repartee at work parties...
Tip: Make good on this much enthusiasm energy from the Star 3 by inviting in its most helpful aspects of ambition and tempering or 'beautifying' the Qi with representations of Pale Fire. Blossoms, float candles etc in pale pink, lilac, lavender, peach and apricot...think 'pretty'. Personally, I love seeing managerial males wearing a peach business shirt. It screams confidence ;)

Oh and now to THE places for the celebrations! The NW Progression sector, always adorned with Angels, is the home of the Annual Wealth Star 8, an Angel Star too, and its doubled UP this month. NOICE!!!! Wealth of friends, family and feasting...bring it on :)

Tip: Boost, Enhance and reap the benefits of injecting some gorgeous Fire energy into the space. Easy to do in the season of Sun rays and Stars aplenty! Why not go for something a bit 'different' this year and decorate with Orange or Purple? Sprinkle it with suns and stars and crescent moons to give it that 'pointy and explosive' Fire energy. Avoid the golds and silvers tho' as these are Metal energy and will weaken the Earth Star 8.

The SW has Passionate Star 4 placed to provide our Connections with a mischievous potential...Is it a good spot for a party? well, if your sense of humour is well intact then yes. If not, you'd want to put a heap of the following remedy in place. Star 4 heightens our awareness of True Loves. It can make us feel euphoric about making the right choices and following our heart. It can also lead to disillusionment if you have channelled your energies away from what you feel is your reason for being...
Tip: Use Pale Fire in Shape and Colour as any decoration 'theme'. Reconnect with what you really love to do and indulge yourself in that activity or past time.

The West has the Vigorous Star 9 in residence, paired, to really enhance your Creative thinking for the future. As a Fire energy it will feed on Wood so give it lots of potential for Growth. 'DREAM LARGE' as they say, and plant the ideas saplings for a forest of the future.
Tip: Adorn with woody themes of green leaves and the lusciousness of Nature. It will also like Fire, so it makes the perfect place for a Holly inspired seasonal gathering. With the Vivacious and outgoing Star 9 energy here you can expect to have a brilliant party!

So to recap...please keep quiet the East and South generally...pacify the North and SW with pretty pastel Fire energy...soothe the Centre with Watery themes...BOOST and USE the fabulous Qi of the West and NW, and use the SE and NE for some general passive reflection and insight :)

Wishing everyone high quality Qi Flow for a Beautiful Solstice, a Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year.
Blessings and Sparkles
Jannette
xx
:)

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2011-11-23T10:16:00.001+10:00

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Jannette
:)

Time to Reflect

2011-11-17T08:00:00.001+10:00

I've had the opportunity to spend a little time in contemplation each day since moving house. I made this time 'appear', gave it to myself, requested its arrival...there are many way to get Time to do what you need to do...

The beauty of contemplation is that unlike a directed meditation, I had no agenda. I was sitting in quietness, or apart from the noise of life, and simply inviting in the messages that needed to arrive...with the Time ;)
"Hello Life, what is it you need to tell me?"

Recently the message coming through had been to do with the journey of the last few years...specifically since a mini-crisis in 2007. I was moved towards Kirtan, meditation with chanting Blessings and the names of Divine Beings in a group. This repitition and gathering of like Minds and Hearts was truly cathartic and healing. I didn't really know what I was going through at the time, just that it was a blossoming of sorts, and it felt relieving, ... selfish in some ways. 'Reservist' is how I'd describe my mindset of the time. I was sorting and sifting my knowledge, being inspired and dejected at once.

Once through the establishment of this healing I got sick. Very sick, but thankfully I healed quickly too. Then I conceived my third child. Then I went through a healp more confusion and angst, almost apologising to people for my health and fertility! A child is a Blessing, a challenge and the reward all in one go. I ended up having the most empowering birth experience.

Life once again turned into a game of 'can she take this much?', and me, ever stubborn and quietly willful, would rise again and again to the tasks of each hour, each day, week, month until finally another year had passed and I had survived, family intact, mind a little wiser, heart a little fuller.

What I have done is continually 'upgrade' my life by the thoughts and actions I choose to take. The choice of what I consume in both physical and non-physical terms has been radically overhauled in a matter of years. And the outcome?
More Harmony, better Health, a vastly improved appreciation of Wealth and the hunger to grow more and more. I'd say I've actually got ambition now... (!)

So as I move towards 2012, with the knowledge streams flowing towards me that I have intentionally set up, I feel 'prepared'. I feel that this new babe I am to birth in mid-February next year will again provide avenues for me to be challenged to succeed and grow into whoever Jannette is meant to turn out to be. And I trust that will all work out Perfectly too.

Blessings for Beautiful Journeys
Jannette
xxx
:)

MiTour of the Miessence factory

2011-11-05T20:11:00.000+10:00

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of gathering with the rest of the Miessence Family (Brisbane) to enjoy a meeting with Narelle Chenery at the Miessence factory in Nerang on the Gold Coast. I took along my 11year old daughter as part of her home-ed 'excursion' set, and well, she was kinda dying to go with me and see where all these marvelous smelling products I get come from. When we pulled up outside the building she remarked that she envisaged that it would be a bigger place. I replied that sometimes its quality not quantity that is important, and we found out that afternoon that this is also a philosophy of Miessence's manufacturing processes. We met up with my wonderful support 'parents' Sarah Lantz and Jason Calender, along with the rest of the gang.

Firstly, it was lovely to meet Narelle who walked around and mingled with the group, introducing herself to new people and enjoying catch ups with others. She's a gem; a natural person, and very easy to speak with. Secondly we were treated to her 'journey' thus far, which began with an early diagnosis of 'pre-cancerous cells', something that prompted a dramatic change in her life and encouraged her towards an organic and natural lifestyle. We were taken through the highs and lows of moving state and beginning a new family, the confrontation of finding that the products she was selling were not as 'natural' as she had been led to believe, starting her own home-based skincare business, organising fabulously successful events only to see her own product not sell, and then the challenges of finding compatibly organic ingredients so that her next venture (aided by Alf Orpen, one of the partners of Miessence) became the world's first Certified Organic Skin Care and Make-up range. A world first! What an achievement, and what an inspirational story too.

On the factory tour we were taken through the two warehouse 'rooms' one with bulk ingredients and packaging etc...a high tech water filtration unit that has only brought one contamination reading back in over 2yrs (all Miessence products containing any water contain water that is super pure!), a cool room for mixing the raw ingredients (all ingredients remain 'raw'...ie: not heated over 40C) and the hand mixing, hand pouring, hand filling and hand labelling tables with their various little contraptions to make all this 'hand work' easier for the 30 staff who are employed. Now that in itself was sort of amazing...only 30 staff to run a worldwide business? How do they manage that?

Well, that was the second 'wow' thing that pipped my interest. Miessence makes its products on a one or two month rota, based on a sales limit that triggers a 'ready to make more stock' alert. Everything is really 'fresh'! So there is no conveyer belt manufacturing here. Its all 'as required' by ordering status. No excessive output = minimal to no waste. The packaging filler is compost friendly (my worm farm loves it actually...), the warehouse uses electric forklifts, so all you smell is the gorgeous ingredients. The place, as far as factories go, was very tidy, clean and had great feng shui if you ask me! :)

My daughter has her video of the tour to go over and make into a project about conscious manufacturing practices and organic business for her annual report. I had a great afternoon and learned a lot about the processes and procedures in place to make a world class product with organic certification, and, I so appreciated meeting this woman with so much determination and vision. Narelle is passionate about the products, the lifestyle it promotes, and her enthusiasm is contagious, vivacious and full of integrity. What a great way to spend a few hours :)

Skin Essentials Range comes in four skin type options. Value Packs contain full size Cleanser, Conditioner and Moisturiser. Save over $15 when you order them as a Value Pack, and during November receive a further 20% discount!!!

If you'd like to know more about the products please feel free to contact me for some samples. I recommend trying out the Skin Essentials Range and the certified organic raw nutritional range of probiotics, superfoods and potent antioxidants (MiVitality 3 pack). The current offer for a Lifestyle Membership is too good to miss out on, but get in quick as it only lasts till the end of November. Simply spend over $100 in one order and receive 20% off that order, plus reduced shipping, and 20% off further orders for life, AND, membership deals and more. Its a really great offer!!! :)

If you'd like to host a Home Presentation of the products you're interested in, use the Contact Me page on the website and I'll get back to you to organise a date and time.

MiVitality 3Pack - Berry Radical (antioxidant superfood chocolate drink), Deep Green alkalising superfood (green smoothie heaven), and In-Liven fermented probiotic super food...digestive health in a spoonful a day. Save $20 in this three pack buy, and during November receive a further 20% discount!!!

Blessings for Certified Organic Blissful Health and Harmony
Jannette
xxx

Flying Stars Forecast for November

2011-11-04T07:13:00.000+10:00

Shaping up for an interesting November with the 'Beautiful Romance' combination influence present in the Centre of builidings. This influence can stimulate romantic behaviour, but, it also reconnects any human with the Pleasure and Joy of just Being. Noice. The sectors to 'focus on' this month are only three, as the rest have a fair bit of 'conflict and confusion' energy going on in them. You know me now...focus on the positives and hopefully it will outweigh the negative influences. What you put your attention to becomes stronger in your Life Experience, and it is a good good habit to begin to be like a heat seeking missile with your thoughts, and to train yourself to stay 'locked on' to the positive energy, the gratitude and Joy in life,...no matter what it brings.

To get the most out of the Forecast please see the blogpage on 'How to use the Monthly Forecast'... accessible from the navigation bar at the top of the blog. A 'quick tip'... identify what sector your front door / entrance door is and the location of your bedroom...these sectors are most important for you to pay attention to.

So to begin, lets look at the West and the sector of Creativity and Children, and Creation. This month it has a sublime energy combination of the Star 9 (Fire) and Star 1 (Water). A very balanced combination hey? Clarity and Wisdom combine here in the Creative sector to offer real insights and perhaps inspiration too. Grab it while it lasts. Set up a workstation, brainstorming table, cushion on the grass, whatever, and tap into it!
Tip: ENHANCE with Wood, Metal, Fire and Water. How? I'd personally do a combination of elemental balancing using a rug or throw, a table runner and a plant, maybe even a wall hanging done especially for the occasion...Use the Shape and Colour associations of each element and bring it together in a balanced way with all elements being equally displayed.

Jumping across the Bagua, we're in the East with the potential for confusion or sluggish thought. The Annual 5 Star has been here and is now visited during November with the Star 6. 6 is related to the Head and Lungs, and establishes to a large degree our 'sense of purpose', or the ability to make choices. When the 5 Star of Pure Potential combines with it we can experience is a loss of cognition regarding the simplest things. Arrrgh!
Tip: Remedy with the Sound of Metal and then boost with a little more Metal in Shape and Colour. This will weaken and distract the Star 5 and support the Star 6, which is a Metal element.

The NE has a combination which can make us feel we aren't doing 'enough'. As its in the Contemplation sector I'd assume we may see a few 'burnouts' taking place with women especially (as the Star 2 is Mother) who hold roles of importance...be that 'mother' or 'carer' or 'manager'. The energy exchange happening between a 2,1 combo is quite forceful, as the Earth energy 2 wants to 'control' the Water energy 1. This is called having an energy 'propelled into action'. Its like being on a constant 'high alert'. Draining to say the least.
Tip: Remedy and soothe with Water in Shape and Colour and the Sound of Metal via some soothing piano or tribal bell and gong music. Very much a 'soothe the savage beast' kind of music... ;) Add Rescue Remedy or similar to the drinking water...its gonna help a heap!

Up to the SE and we have the 'Clashing Swords' combination. This can actually manifest physical injury from sharp objects or arguments and fighting if the energy is low level. As this is in the Abundance sector I'd assume we may be in for some 'situations' regarding any projects we are attempting to 'push forward' with authority. Its a time to back off in business or personal conviction and allow your Abundance to be a personal thing. Feel the Joy of Personal Authority and allow it to be your Abundance for November.
Tip: Remedy with Water, and more Water...Dark Blues and Blacks in wavy and irregular forms/patterns/shapes etc.

Across to the South and again, more potential conflict with a combination called 'Fighting Bull Sha'...which means "two big angry energies who are pissed off and agressive"... This time the Wood 3 is seeking to control the Earth 2...and its never pretty. Having it manifest in the Reputation sector can severly skew your Perspective of self and others, and this is where I think most of the aggro will come from.
Tip: REMEDY with a whole heap of things! Rescue Remedy for you and your family first off. Then the elemental treatment of implementing a stack of Metal. This will drain the Earth 2 and also 'cut' the Wood 3. Smooth it all with some visual representations of calm like a wall hanging with the words, 'Peace, Honesty, Trust' or similar. A statue of Kuan Yin or Mother Mary, even someone like Angel Raphael to heal the energy of the sector. Burn soothing scents of Lavender, Chamomile and Rosewood.

To the Centre, and as outlined at the beginning, this energy is quite beautiful. It could assist gatherings too if you are holding any early 'end of year' celebrations. (I'd gravitate towards the Centre, West and NW for any functions or events during November...) The Centre is your sense of Stability which encourages good Health. Find your Love, your Bliss, your Joy this November, and roll in it like a puppy on a ley line :)
Tip: Enhance with Fire and Earth representations. Table settings with rectangular red placemats for example. Or yellow stars on serviettes or tablecloths. These combine both Fire and Earth in Shape and Colour.

The North has a very competitive edge to it with both Wood Stars combining and perhaps competing too. These two can be very helpful as they combine the influences of Ambition with Passion. Firecracker stuff! If entered into with the spirit of mutual benefit, the outcome is great, headed into with personal advancement in mind and it gets yucky. As it is in the Vocational sector, dealings with colleagues will need tact and diplomacy, respect and it is so not the time to 'pull rank' in any way shape or form.
Tip: Remedy with Pale Fire. Think pink, lilac, peach colours etc. Cherry blossom prints, or the contemplation of 'one perfect blossom'. Appreciate people for the skills they have and place attention and tasks towards their strengths.

NW has that gorgeous combo of 8,9... :) Great stuff. Star 8 the Annual Wealth Star naturally generated by the Vivacious Star 9, and all combining in the Progression sector. Oh what a month for some profound Personal Progression... if you can manage a course or two then do take the opportunity. Otherwise, simply open up this direction on your home. INVITE this one in! Symbols of Angels and Higher Beings attract this mentoring/guide energy influence and with such perfect Stars in residence there's only a little elemental enhancing to take care of :)
Tip: ENHANCE with Love and Intention, and the colours and shapes of Earth and Fire.

Lastly, the SW sector of Relationships and Connections gets a visit from the potentially uncomfortable Star 5. For those in relationships, it can breed a sort of discontent, confusion or restlessness...for those looking for someone it can provide opportunity.
Tip: Remedy with The Sound of Metal, and remove any Pale Fire representations put in place for the Annual Star 4.

Its only one month more till the 'end of the year' :) and we may be feeling like Time is indeed just racing along like a speeding train. Take time this month to clear your mind of troubles and obligations, refocus on your Creativity, Progression and what you truly love to do. These things will set you right again.

Blessings for Beautiful Stability, Creativity and Progression in all you do
Jannette
xxx

"All I want for Christmas....

2011-11-03T15:18:00.000+10:00

...is some decent non-toxic, useful and ethical produced presents"

Oh how boring hey? but true. I dislike getting 'things', I suppose all of us do really, because they end up being those 'things' that in 2 years or 5 years time we are looking at thinking...'that *thing* has never suited my house/life', and we are filled with anxiety, or guilt, or apathy about the 'thing' being a not suitable thing. The amount of 'throw away consumables' today is just insane. It makes me think that we have really, really, really, lost the understanding of 'value'.

The idea that bulk buys are better than concentrated good quality items, or that getting a larger amount of something that we need means its better is just crazy. That old phrase 'Quality not quantity' springs to mind. Quality Time with our loved ones is vastly better than spending empty days vascillating along in a stream of obligations. Quality products make us feel better just like quality food makes us healthier, quality air makes it easier for us to breathe, and quality of environment gives us a better world to live in.

Quality people! that's what life is about :)

When I am observing and assessing a property as a Feng Shui consultant what I am looking and feeling is the quality of Qi (Chi) in that area, those spaces, and how it changes in response to certain stimuli...ie: family members, light, temperature, time of day etc.. The quality of the energy is the 'key' to understanding if it is beneficial or detrimental.

So what's the quality of modern throw away consumables? LOW! Apart from the toxic plastic construction of much of this throw away 'stuff', the production of it has a 'pollution history', and that lingers on the item or object too. The fact that it is 'cheap' is not 'good'.

If you can't buy high priced gifts consider buying something small and of good quality. Some boutique organic chocolate, or a gorgeous lip balm, or superfood drink mix. Consider giving them a voucher for a pedicure (anyone with mobility challenges is simply going to LOVE you for this), or 30 minute therapeutic treatment (choose a therapy that suits the recipient ie: sports massage or Reiki healing?) or similar. The kind of thing that they may not consider getting for themself. When they look back on the year's 'gifts' that they have received, it may just be yours that they smile about and think..."yeah, I'm gonna really enjoy that massage", and you'll be feeling their gratitude too. There are loads of ethical companies and businesses out there. Choose to give them your custom this year instead of just picking any old thing...

There is true value in good vibes ;) Share some around and they'll come back around.

Blessings for Easy Solutions to End-of-Year Celebrations !
Jannette

PS: Till the end of November you can get a whopping 20% off all certfied organic products when you spend $100 from the Miessence range through Organic Life Harmony...my new Miessence biz :) Ethical, local, carbon negative, and seriously high quality. Just think of how many gifts you could get with $100?! easy!! And it will qualify you for the Lifestyle Membership, which means you'll get 20% off forever, pluse member specials too. Its quite a deal!

Let me know if I can help you choose things from the product range, or if you'd like to order a Feng Shui Assessment or study manual for a friend too.

Tuning into Love 030 - Holistic Therapies WORK! for you

2011-10-27T08:20:00.000+10:00

A stressful few days have just passed. My father has been hospitalised after weeks of immobility and underwent surgery last night. The evening before he was in Emergency, and my son was battling a night of a particularly severe hayfever attack. Last night as my thoughts were with my Dad having a double operation, my youngest daughter began to purge...all night. So that's two nights of no sleep.

How am I getting through this?

Firstly I know its because I have good support, and that I know when to stop, take a moment to contemplate, and retrieve a semblance of perspective to re-align and move back to a balance point. Without this 'learned behaviour' I don't think I'd have such clarity right now.

The other things are:
Bach Flowers Rescue Remedy (as often as I could, whenever, wherever)
Calm Me Aromatherapy Blend (on the wrists and temple pulse points....bliss)
Deep Green alkaliser and In-Liven superfood probiotic (stress heavily depletes the body of vital nutrients and an appetite too...these have been my 'food' for the last few days)
Meditation
Barefoot walking on the grass
Hugging my children and my partner

There's been moments of overwhelm, the tears have flowed and the Mind has traveled to places that aren't pleasant, but I've come back. I trust that we 'know' when things aren't right, and through all of this turmoil I know that I'm doing all the right things, that I am Divinely Loved and that all I need do is ask for assistance and it is given. So I've asked, and thanked, and loved and adored my Divine guides and helpers and all things are working out Perfectly.

My dear ol' Dad a few months ago with my youngest daughter...trustingly asleep in strong arms :)

My son is responding to all the natural remedy treatments we are currently 'doing', and is blissfully sleeping through his immune system strengthening. He'll take a few days to kick this but I know he'll conquer it. My daughter woke up this morning and was bright as a button, temperature gone, and asking for food. In both cases it did not occur to me they would need a doctor, because I know that the care I am attending them with is exactly the kind of care they would experience under 'medical attention'. The key here is focused attention. Trust and Action together ;) yah?

I'm now looking forward to helping my Dad in recovery and rehabilitation from his operation and the weeks he has spent being immobile. This I too trust will work through in Perfect Timing for him and for us too.

Bright Blessings for Beautiful Awareness
Jannette
:)

2012 Annual Influences Guide – The Year of the Earth Dragon

2011-10-23T16:21:00.000+10:00

It’s that time of the year again when we’re looking towardsorganising our potentials for the coming year, and next year is no ordinaryyear, its 2012, momentous and hopefully fortuitous for us as well. The AnnualRuling Influence for 2012 is Star 6. This Influence is associated withAuthority, Leadership, Giving, but it is also a bit of a task master, and whenconsidering that in 2013 we will have the Annual Ruling Influence of Star 5(Pure Potential) then it all makes perfect sense to get ourselves veryorganised and aligned so that during the year of Pure Potential, we are notflagellating, being blown by winds we cannot harness, and left to the currentsof Change, which are always potentially uncomfortable for us humans…

So this year is very much a year of preparing our spaces, inour homes, and our Hearts, Minds and lifestyle choices. As usual it’s not allabout what you can add, adjust or put ‘in’, sometimes it’s more about what youcan remove, fix and improve that is the key. Items, possessions, behaviours andpatterns of life can often become ‘Qi Leaks’ and these need remedying beforewe begin implementing any Remedy. This year’s AIG is all about Preparation Inspiration! I wantyou to find those key Qi Leaksat your property and fix ‘em up! As a helper I’ve posted a file on my websitecalled ‘Key QiLeaks and How to Fix Them’, available as a free pdf downloadable file. I hope itgives you some ideas and inspiration to prepare your spaces for the highestpossible Qi Flow obtainable.

As the Feng Shui New Year begins on January 23^rd2012, I will be hosting the Annual Influences Guide Presentations during theend of November and early December 2011. This way we will have time toimplement any suggested changes to our property, and truly be ‘organised’ for2012. Dates available for Presentations are:

November – Saturday 19^th and 26^th,Sunday 20^th and 27^th

December – Saturday 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th,Sunday 4^th, 11^th and 18^th

Morning Presentations are available from either 9 or 10amthrough to 12 or 1pm. Evening Presentations are available between 6pm to 9pm.

Presentations take approximately 3hrs and are held at privateresidences here on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane. Further gatherings will beconsidered, please contact me to discusshosting a Presentation in your area. If you would like to host aPresentation there are a few perks of course :)

1. Each Hostreceives a free copy of the AIG 2012

2. You willhave your own property as the ‘practical training’ part of the Presentation,giving personal insights into how to use the Annual Influences on your home.(It’s sort of like a mini-consult all of your own)

3. I can helpget some of the attendees from previous Presentation guests if you are happy tohave new friends come along to your home :)

Requirements to host a Presentation:

A roomlarge and comfortable enough for roughly 10 people to sit and enjoy 3hrs oftalking and sharing. A dining room table is fine, but whatever space you havethat can work like this is great. Outdoor entertaining areas are lovely too,Rumpus rooms, combined lounge and dining areas, etc.
You’ll needto find at least 5 other attendees but not more than 8, as this amount ofpeople allows me to answer specific and personal questions about each person’sproperty on the day.
Eachattendee needs to purchase at least one copy of the AIG 2012 (still only $50.00AU) to come along to the gathering.

Guests are invited to bring a plate of something fresh andnutritious to eat as morning tea or supper, as the Presentation is broken up intwo parts so that we don’t hit information overload. There is a LOT to cover! :)

Yes, I’ll still offer a quick run-down on the Annual FlyingStars at your property if you can bring along:

· A clean copy of your floorplan and property boundarieswith some landscape notes (ie: hill in the North, river to the South…busy roadto the left side of the property, stand of trees in such and such a direction…etc)
· Directions marked in (taken using a compass, not therising and setting sun…)
· Some photos if you have them will be helpful

This year my focus is on going through the preparation forgetting great Qi Flow! Yes, we’ll talk about the Annual Influences in depth, goover a bit of basic and advanced Feng Shui theory, answer questions, findsolutions etc…but what I do wanteveryone to take away with them this year is the Preparation Inspiration to‘fix Qi leaks’ and learn how to identify them, before the necessary‘tweaking’ and ‘remedies’ are placed. This way each and every one of you willreceive the optimum efficiency from your Annual Influences Guide.

I’ve also revised Modules 1 and 2 and 3 last year, added alittle more this year too. They are now packed full of diagrams, charts andmore visual examples to help. All three Modules are available now for ordering,along with some Assessment Modules coming in the very near future. I recommendthese as great aides to begin or further Feng Shui knowledge and they are alsodesigned to help you become adept at performing your very own Feng ShuiAssessments.

There are a couple of ‘sneak peak’ files loaded up onto thewebsite now so you can take a look.

If you have a group of friends who are interested in FengShui but do not know much about the finer points of theory, or anything to dowith Flying Stars Feng Shui, I am alsooffering a Feng Shui Introduction Presentation of the Module 1 ‘Holistic FengShui and Energy Layers’, (which includes a ‘how to’ Bagua your floorplansession) available for purchase from my website www.HolisticTherapyConnections.com for only$35 + pp. The same conditions apply to hosting a Feng Shui Introduction as foran AIG Presentation.

I simply LOVE hosting these events each year and reconnectingwith people I enjoy spending time with, talking Feng Shui for a few hours andindulging in my passion for helping others to achieve optimum energy flow. I lookforward to seeing you soon or hearing from you regarding hosting aPresentation. The dates usually fill up quickly, so please get in touch asapand book in your day.

I would love it if you can pass this message onto anyone youfeel may be interested in either attending an AIG 2012 presentation, or anIntroduction to Feng Shui presentation during November or December this year.

You can order your AIG 2012 online at www.HolisticTherapyConnections.com in theOnline Shop section under ‘Manuals’. It’s still only $50 + pp.

Peaceful Blessings

Jannette Tibbs

Senior Holistic Feng Shui Practitioner

If you would like to ask any questions about Feng Shui orhosting your own gathering, please use the ‘Contact Me’ form on the website andI’ll get back to you asap, or just leave me a message on Facebook :)

My new URL for the Miessence webportal!

2011-10-07T15:48:00.000+10:00

Hello everyone!
I've just today received confirmation that I have my new biz name 'OrganicLifeHarmony' as my URL for the Miessence shop.
While this is GREAT, it means that all the old links to products on pages will probably not work...
You'll have to use this link for www.OrganicLifeHarmony.MiONEGroup.com to get to my Miessence pages.

I'll endeavour to change over the links on the blogsite for relevant products asap...but the website links HAVE been changed over already.

Righto!
Off to edits ;P Oh wot fun....

Blessings and Beautiful Things
Jannette
:)

PS: Please note that next week (10.10.11 to 15.10.11) I'll be off the air a bit due to the reconnection of our internet to our new place. As reply to emails and orders asap.

20% off the entire range of products!

2011-10-06T13:03:00.004+10:00

Hello everyone! Here's something to put a smile on your face and ease any questions about 'what to get for that person who has everything' this year.

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Jannette
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Flying Stars Feng Shui Forecast for October

2011-10-04T18:00:00.000+10:00

This month the energy of Star 9, Angel of Vivacity and Vigour, comes to visit. Yippee! :) Having it visit and team up with the already chatty Annual Star 7 of Pleasure and Joy can mean you could seriously end up having a great time!! :D Lets see what else is happening by following the energy influence priority trail this month from compass sector to compass sector.

First up, the SW Connections (Relationships and Marriage) has the sometimes controversial pairing of the Annual Star 4 (Passionate/Romantic/Academic) with the Monthly visitor Star 6 (Authority/Leadership). These two can clash if the Qi is low vibe, so to help things along it is best to set the intention towards your desired outcome with all Connections of importance in your life, and then make your environment in this SW sector reflect that. (just as with all Feng Shui intention)
Tip: Enhance and Uplift with 'beautiful water', think soft and luxuriously textured dark blue cushions or a deep pile rug. A lusciously 'deep water' painting or poster for this area may also be an idea. No physical running water tho'... ie: no desktop fountain or feature.

Moving onto the West and the Star 2 comes to be nourished from the Annual Star 9. The west has benefited from this inspirational energy influence so far, and will be in 'propelled' mode while it 'feeds' Star 2 this month.
Tip: Definitely a month to write down plans and 'great ideas' that spring to mind. Star 2 is Earth energy but also connected to the digestive system so do watch out for indigestion or something similar, especially if this is your Dining or Kitchen area. A Salt Water Cure may be favourable if you have any uncomfortable symptoms from the Star 2's influence.

In the East the unfortunate pairing of the Annual Star 5 with the visiting Star 7 can really mean problems for all communication. Mostly to do with Family, so avoid confrontation, gossip or talking behind someone's back, as the consequences while usually unfavourable for this kind of thing will be magnified this month. Also, take notice of oral health and respiratory health as Star 7 is associated with the Teeth, Mouth and Thorax.
Tip: Keep the Metal Remedies in place and boost with a metal wind chime, or more Metal representations if needed. (Round, globular objects or shapes in Metallic colours from White, Pewter, Silver, Gold and Iridescent )

The NE has a helpful combination for business with the 3 Star (Competitive) and the 1 Star (Wisdom, Expression, Ideas) teaming up in the Contemplation sector. Be ready and open to receive insights that may help you achieve the edge in any business proposition. It can also be used for domestic maneuvering if necessary ;)
Tip: Use a beautiful float bowl with Pale Fire coloured flowers or float candles to inject the Water and Pale Fire representation. You could also use a print of cherry blossoms and a flowing stream...

The SE is the Growth and Wealth sector and can assist with your sense of Abundance. This month is a corker of an influence combination called 'Rich and Famous' :) Noice! Star 8, the monthly Wealth Star comes to visit the Annual Star 6. This combination of Stability (and wealth 'luck') in combination with Authority and Leadership can greatly assist people on a business and personal level with financial or abundance issues. Think 'What is my forte? Where are my personal strengths? What am I admired for?" and move towards those things for making you feel fulfilled and successful.
Tip: Enhance, enhance, enhance with Fire element of beautiful gemstone specimens like Amethyst Geodes, Rhodonite slabs or a bowl of Garnet tumbled stones to run your fingers through. YUMMY! Throw a red rug on the floor or over the couch. Drape a red scarf on the window frame...you get the picture...liven it up!

The South sector is all about our Perceptions and commonly called the Fame and Reputation sector. This month we'll more than likely be considering our True Passions once again with the arrival of the Star 4. When it teams up in combo with Star 2 it can bring some friction between the children and Mother figure in the household. I'd suggest ruminating on the perceived challenges and finding avenues of solution...
Tip: Keep Metal Remedies and Salt Water Cures in place to subdue the Annual Star 2. Assist your nourishing energy with natural remedies like Chamomile, Astragalus, Fennel for courage, and have a bottle of Rescue Remedy on hand! :)

The Centre, as mentioned is the party zone. Potentially. It could just as easily be 'inflamed throat' combination if there is low level Qi anywhere...9 is Fire, 7 is Throat/Thorax. Low level energy produces low level experience. High level energy ie: Fabulous Qi Flow = Beautiful Experiences...like a party where you talk and talk and talk all the time, make wonderful connections with people and have a satisfying use of time and energy. The kind of party you look back on in a month's time and smile about. The kind of gathering which inspires similar occasions....yah?
Tip: Balance this combination with Water and Wood representations.

The North, Vocation (Career and Life Purpose) takes a whack with the communique and contractual fuq-up combination of 5,3. No other way of putting it...it means you need to go over paperwork again, and again, and then once more. Make sure you 'know your stuff' before signing papers, or put it off till next month if possible.
Tip: SUBDUE and dismantle the energy combination using Metal and lots of it! You can also combo your remedy for the distraction method using Water representations mixed with Pale Fire. Water distracts the Star 5 and Pale Fire weakens the Star 3. THE BEST REMEDY for this is the Wealth Bringer Bowl with a few floating pink flowers in it to 'make it beautiful'. A Wealth Bringer Bowl is placed in areas affected unfavourably by a Star 5 or Star 5 combo. Use a metal bowl filled with clean water. Clean out the water and replace it each day or each second day to keep it's energy high. Lace with essential oils like Lemon, Frankincense or Basil for purification.

Finally the NW is High Quality Qi with both the Angel Star 1 and the Angel Star 8 (also this year's Wealth Star) in a high energy exchange. Star 1 is Water element and Star 8 Earth. On the cycle of elements Earth (Stability) 'controls' Water (Expression), as in it exerts influence and propels it into action! "From a place of pure stability I express my true wisdom" Using this to your advantage in the sector of Progression (Travel and Helpful People) can really assist both business and Personal Growth endeavours. A course? A greatly recommended book? A get together with prospective clients? All are favoured this month in the NW sector.
Tip: Boost with the elemental representations of both Water and Metal.

This new month begins on the 9th and I'll be moving house. Good omen or bad? Well, with the current 'no conracts' thing beginning on the 9th I'm very happy to be signing my contracts the week before this :) yay! With the 'happy happy party party' vibe coming to the Centre Palace I'm pleased to be moving into a place with an uncrowded Centre Palace and a beautiful aspect to the SE which I can take advantage of. I will however, be placing my Wealth Bringer Bowl outside my front door in the North...gotta keep the Qi UP! :)

Beautiful Blessings for an Outstanding October everyone!
Jannette
:)

2011-09-20T09:20:00.001+10:00

Hello! :)

Well, I'm happy to report that a website is now operational for Holistic Therapy Connections once again. While I haven't got the whole range of products up yet, there is plenty to have a look at and ordering is super easy through PayPal. If you don't want to use PayPal, just contact me with your order via the contact form on the Contact Me page, and I'll send you and invoice with EFT (direct bank transfer) details. Easy.

The new flat rate shipping fee makes me happy, and I hope it makes you happy too. Where possible (given weights and measurements) I will always endeavour to use the prepaid pouches for quicker delivery. O/S clients can converse with me to get the best postal rates we can.

The Wind Chimes and Incense have their very own page now! Please get in early for wind chime orders as I only carry a skeleton stock at the best of times, and this just whizzes out the door around Christmas and Solstice time. I do dislike having clients disappointed, so ask NOW to find out if your chosen chime is in stock and orderable, or how long it will take to get to you.

Stay tuned for a few new incentives for the Miessence enthusiasts, as I formulate offers and specials to entice everyone to try a few certified organic, pure, potent and fresh products from the company that was world first in getting a certified organic range of personal care products. Did you know they are carbon neutral? Yeah! not just eco-conscious but really, truly ethical in all they do. I love it! :)

Please pop over and view the new website, get back to me with comments or requests etc. I'd love to hear from you.

Blessings and Beautiful Things
Jannette
:)

'Accessible Feng Shui'...I can't wait,...I have to show you some of it :)

2011-09-18T18:39:00.001+10:00

This is part of my bonfire, 'Gypsy'...

Here's a sneak peek at something I've been working on for a few years. It got disrupted and shelved when my Angelina Petal was born, and has only minor work on it in the last year or so...but perhaps that is as it should be...I am if nothing else, a patient woman...now. ;)

Hope you enjoy the little 'preview' of 'my book' :)

Accessible Feng Shui - 'draft'

Chapter 8

Where do I start?

Goodquestion. I wish I had an answer for you.

Justkidding!

Istarted in small, small baby steps, looking around at my life and observing wherethere was ‘friction’. Friction in life occurs when the Resonant Effect isshowing us disharmony. We are literally able to see what’s wrong IF we take afew moments to honestly, without ego, without pride and power assumptions, takea look at who we are, and what we have become.

Using the Cosmic Trinity, we can dissect our life into three manageableareas for observation. Why do it the hard way when you can be patient and justdo one area at a time?

The easiest way I found was to observe my Earth Influence componentfirst. What did the environment I lived in tell me? Was it for one,‘organised’. Did I derive a sense of calm and peace from my home, my bedroom,my backyard? Or was it all unbalanced, uncomfortable, and giving me the messagethat there was ‘lots of work’ to be done?

Was it, secondly, ‘healthy’. Did I notice a sense of well-being fromwhere I lived? Did I get sick and upset all the time? Thirdly, did the area Ilive in fill me with Love, Wonder and Awe for even the smallest amounts oftime? Or, did I feel boxed in, trapped, and uninspired by my surroundings?

Using these questions I was able to draw up a picture of the harmonylevel I was feeling from my Earth Influence. Once the pros and cons areexamined, you can then move forward and plan to rectify, remedy or improvethose particular issues.

See. Simplicity is the key to Harmony. Oh, and Patience. Patience, andthe ability to always be on the lookout for ‘the solution’. That’s also high upthere on the ‘important’ list.

Further to that we can then easily examine the next ‘tangible’ aspect oflife, the Body, or our Human Influence (Man Influence). What is our bodytelling us? What symptoms do you manifest? What conditions do you have or havehad in the past? What is your heritage able to tell you about your healthdispositions? Answering these questions, again, without ego, but with ultimatehonesty, is paramount to providing you a great start to your ‘inner feng shui’component.

Removing unhealthy things is the first step, not incorporating newregimes or products etc. Removal of the aspects that bring ill-health enablethe body to detoxify gently. Detoxification is not a smooth process for thephysical body and it impacts greatly on the emotional and psychologicalprocesses. We can often observe grief, resentment, anger and disillusionmentwhen moving through detoxification. However the outcomes are more than worththe effort, and all that is needed for success is support.

Lastly, the aspect of our Heaven Influence moves stronger in some peoplethan others. Some people don’t acknowledge the possibility of esotericinfluence upon our life. Destiny, or Fate, are both words for ‘possibilities’and ‘effects’. No one’s life is unchangeable. Yet, however we perceive thereason or consequence of our existence, the fact remains that we live withcause and effect…

And so what is causing these effects?

We make many decisions in life. We choose one pathway above and beyondanother. We look back and analyse our choices, our decisions, and we sometimeswonder what we were thinking, or we sometimes look back and smile gratefullyfor following our hearts despite the advice we were being given at a particulartime.

What makes us do the things we do? Perhaps we don’t actually know. Mostof the human race chooses to describe these occurrences as ‘divine guidance’,or ‘the wheel of fate’. Are these just ways of saying ‘we don’t know, but weare labelling it anyway’? Or, are people over the ages seeing patterns in thehistory and occurrence of certain kinds of behaviour, climate, galacticmovement etc? I think we have lost so much of ancient knowledge that comesthrough to us in myth and legend, that we sit here in the modern age, andwonder if ancient humanity could possiblyhave been so well equipped with an understanding of the world.

I think when we can view the Pyramids of Earth, the vast civilisationsthat have come and gone, marvel at the way they were constructed, devised andexecuted, that we have to come to terms with the fact that their were extremelyadvanced humans, with an advanced understanding of how to live in harmony onthis planet…and all they’ve been able to leave us is blueprints.

Please let me know your comments and observations...I'd love to hear from you

Blessings

Jannette

Imbalance within the body...what can you do about it?

2011-09-16T14:56:00.001+10:00

Imbalance in the body is just as concerning to me as an imbalance in the outer environment of someone's house or property. I know from personal experience and observation that maintaining balance brings a better quality of Harmony to our Life Experience. In the video above you'll learn about....

"The 80:20 rule for optimal health
How we become acidic
What happens when we are acidic?
What are deep-greens?"

Take a look at this VERY informative video from ONEGroup/Miessence about the new product, 'Deep Green', and its amazing benefits! Presented by Narelle Chenery, one of Miessence's founders and formulator of new products.

In a nutshell, we as a society do not eat anywhere near the amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables we 'ought to', and we do not ingest enough fermented foods either. Our ancestors in their traditional lifestyles consumed a healthier intake of fresh seasonal foods, and fermented foods during times of lean harvest, and in doing so they were not only aligned with their environment, they were balancing their internal environment with their outer living environments too! So how much really 'green' food do you consume each day? each week?

A couple of questions for you to consider:

Do you suffer from joint pain?
Do you often have indigestion or bloating?
Do you have recurring allergic reactions to foods like wheat and dairy?
Do you have regular skin 'break outs' or adult acne?
Do you lack energy even though you eat regularly?

If you've answered 'yes' to one or a few of those questions above you'll be interested in finding something that is going to work quickly to improve those conditions and ultimately remove them! And you don't need 'supplements', you need 'real foods'...
I've noticed that when I eat more deep green veges and fruits, take my Spirulina and Chlorella regularly, etc...that my joints feel so much better. The hip joints on my body have significant inflammation for a number of reasons, but it doesn't matter to me 'why' they hurt when all I want is pain relief.

Deep Green can offer you a quick, convenient and extraordinary value for money alternative to eating bowls and bowls of green leafy foods at each sitting, every day. And, once you hear *why* Deep Green outclasses nearly every other 'supplement' on the market you also see that spending money on empty supplements and painkillers is really just wasting money. (I think everyone hates wasting money!)

The same can be said for In-Liven Probiotic Superfood. It has 26 organic wholefoods and 13 different strains of beneficial bacteria in one tub! The convenience for people who are in the 'conversion' phase of removing unbeneficial foods from their diet is astounding with a product like this. You can effectively turn your health around before you've turned your dietary intake around :)

Blessings for pain free living with joyous digestion :)
Jannette

Flying Stars Feng Shui Forecast for September

2011-09-11T15:00:00.000+10:00

'Verbal Expression' is the Energy Signature of the 7,1 combination which manifests in the Centre this month, and it can also have several other manifestations....
Star 7 associations of Mouth, Teeth, Thorax, Chest, Pleasure, Destruction, Joy, Speech, and Star 1's associations of Ears, Blood, Kidneys, Gonads, Danger, Wisdom, Ideas and Expression, has the potential to lead to some Very Interesting energy combinations!
In the positive state (with high vibrational energy in place and maintained spaces of Love) 7,1 produces an energy that can bring excellent communications, wonderful quotable insights within conversations and 'everyday wisdoms' born of mundane activities. It manifests as a joyfulness in life that feels like a pleasant energy layer descending upon or enveloping all that we do.
In a negative state (unloved places, ugly situations) 7,1 can mean sexual harrasment, perverted thought patterns, biting speech, hurtful communications, health issues with teeth/mouth/gums, tonsilitis, bronchitis, indigestion, etc.

I'd prefer to go for the positive state anytime, so the Centre of my house is getting a really good clean up and tidy out this month! I'm going to love it up with some gorgeous incense and a thorough cleaning :)

Here we go for the sectors 'round-up': (I've also just completed a new 'page' on the blogsite to explain why and how the Forecast is used)

NW: Star 8 is visited by Star 2 which is always a great thing for anything 'property' related. Star 2 is associated with the Earth, hence the property link, and Star 8 is also Earth, but more so Wealth and Happiness. Could mean an acquisition of property or an improvement in your current abode. 'Receptivity' is also a key part of Star 2 which will show its best side in company with Star 8. "I am open and Ready to Receive Beautiful acquisitions" could be the mantra of the month...
Tip: BOOST with beautiful Fire and Earth representations. Gorgeously inspirational posters of beautiful places you enjoy looking at, or a bowl of gemstones on the table to run your finger through...

SW: 4,7 is a potentially 'naughty' combination given the Passion and Pleasure associations ;) In its lowest form it can result in sexual harrassment, but in its best expression it can mean a joyful connection to one's true passions and loves.
Tip: ENHANCE with Pale Fire representations like a large specimen of Rose Quartz.

West: 9,3 can mean excellent inspiration for the Creation sector. Star 9 is Beauty and Clarity (the Fire Agent) which will be naturally fed this month by the Wood Agent of the 3 Star.
Tip: Meditate here upon any need for creative input into any situation. BOOST with representations of Fire and Wood elements.

East: 5,8 means that the usual 5 Star 'dramas' should abate. Health and Family situations have the ability to resolve and repair this month if they have been an issue throughout the year so far.
Tip: Please keep in place, or put in place, The Sound of Metal which is the most potent distracting method for Star 5.

NE: 1,4 in the Contemplation sector can lead to really excellent meditations! 1 is Wisdom and 4 is Passions...yeah :), it can get very insightful!
Tip: BOOST with Metal and Water representations. Metallic blue wavy objects, or make your own artwork for the month to hang on the wall.

SE: The Growth and Wealth sector is visited by the Vivacious Star 9, however its not always welcomed by the Authority Star 6. This combination can lead to excessive or flippant spending of Time and Money. Be alert to this and put the credit card away.
Tip: BALANCE with a combination of Earth, Water and Wood representations. See the helpful diagram on the 'How to use the Forecast' page for ideas about Shapes and Colours.

South: Uggh! the Perception sector has that uck combination of 5,2. Don't muck about. Keep it quiet, and clean and tidy etc... This has the potential to make you have the syndrome 'making mountains out of molehills'. If it all seems like its falling down around you take some time away from your home and see if they change in space can help you change the perceptions that have formed.
Tip: The Sound of Metal in double or triple dosages! A wind chime, play the piano music inside the house regularly, and also put som bells on the doorknobs. Remove anything that could be a Fire representation if you can, if not, SUBDUE heavily with physical Metal representations.

North: The Vocation sector is influenced by another contentious potential...the 6,3 combo. Its Authority and Ambition which only works well if they can form a harmonious union. Flashpoints occur with the Authority energy attacking the Ambitious urges. Subordinates will feel oppressed while Superiors may fall into 'power trip' mentality. Be alert to these low level manifestations and change tack if possible before anyone gets injured...
Tip: SUDUE the whole combination by placing Pale Fire and Water representations. Also utilise high vibrational energy affirmations and printed quotes that encourage Harmony, Unity, Integrity and Beautiful Peace.

Apologies for this forecast being a little late. The Feng Shui month began on the 8th of September, so we are only a few days shy of it all :)

Wishing you all a beautiful, peaceful and healthy September.
Blessings
Jannette
:)

Home Made Ice Cream

2011-09-07T18:18:00.000+10:00

You might think its laborious and tedious, but making your own ice cream is not difficult or time consuming. Its much like the old myth about making your own bread being difficult, when it takes hardly any real 'time' at all.

If you dare to look at most commercial, mainstream ice creams you'll be wondering what on earth you're consuming, but, it might help you understand why your children go berserko after eating it. The processed sugar and cooked dairy, plus the gelatine and artificial flavours and colours are enough to make me wince! No wonder its one of the most nutrient-vacant foods that just piles on the kilos and brings with it tons of health issues. It's NOT FOOD DOOOD! Here is a recipe and suggestions for raw 'ice cream' that tastes luxurious and is packed with nutrients....you really could let yourself, or your child, eat it for breakfast!

This recipe can be modified for non-vegans by changing the Oatmilk or Coconut Milk quantities for milk and cream. This is also a non-cooked recipe, so that all the 'goodies' you put in retain their nutritional integrity.

Plain Coconut, Vanilla & Honey Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients:
450ml (or similar) coconut milk (try and get one with as little additives as possible...some of them are loaded with numbers!)
450ml Oatmilk (if you dislike coconut milk just use around a litre of Oatmilk or Almond Milk)
5 tablespoons of Raw Honey
Seeds of 1 Vanilla Pod (cut the pod lengthwise and scrape the seeds out, keep the husk for use elsewhere)
2 tablespoons Flax Seed Oil (you'll need this to emulsify the mixture, giving it 'body')

Method:
In a blender (or if you're super strong, use a whisk) pour in the milks, oil and honey. Scrape out the Vanilla seeds and add that too.
Blend on medium for about a minute.
Pour the mixture into a container or two big enough to let you stir, and has a lid. (alternatively, if you are super amazing, you'll have an icecream maker and can pop the mixture into it and avoid the next few steps...)
Set your kitchen timer for 1hr. Put the lidded tub of ice cream mix in the freezer. When the timer rings uncap your tub and stir the mixture vigourously to separate the icicles that are forming, and to mix the ingredients again.
Set the timer for 30mins, and repeat the stirring.
You will probably need to stir the mixture a little every 30mins until 'set' to a consistency that lets you 'scoop' it out. Usually this takes about 3hrs all up.
(you could come home and whip it up, stick it in the fridge, go clean up and shower, then leisurely stir it at times during dinner and winding down after your day out)

Then you can EAT IT! :)

Suggestion for 'Chocolate Ice Cream'
Add 3 to 5 tablespoons of Raw Cacao powder to your mix depending on how dark you like your choccy. Add Agave Syrup instead of Honey to avoid the 'honey' taste, but still get the sweetness. If you are familiar with Stevia you could substitute this for other sweeteners.
To get 'chocolate chip' ice cream add a couple of handfuls of Cacao Nibs into the mix.

If you would like to avoid the stimulant effect of Cacao, use Carob powder with a little less sweetener of your choice.

This is a mix n match recipe! Add a handful or two of whizzed up strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries if you'd like that berryliscious taste. If you want to be super super 'good' you could add some Berry Radical instead of the Cacao powder, and any 'ice cream guilt' is completely gone. Warning: Berry Radical gives you energy and contains powerful antioxidants. It could end up making you feel on top of the world!!!! Add crushed Hazelnuts, Almonds or Cashews for extra crunchability! The possibilities are endless :)

I will post up photos very soon :)

Blessings for Radically Amazing Ice Cream
Jannette

I wanna build a bonfire...

2011-09-05T09:35:00.001+10:00

...a HUGE one, built out of all the things I want to ignite in my life.

Usually bonfires are associated with the ritual of burning off 'stuff' we no longer need, and the symbolic meaning of returning unhappy events' energy back to the ethers for recycling into good mojo for the next turn of Time, but it doesn't have to be this always. Gypsy people have a saying, 'make fire your friend', because fire, the ignition of energy into heat and light, brings us comfort, the ability to be warmed, see clearly in darkness ... and that inner-radiance that we carry recognises the Energy Signature of a built fire. It says 'hello friend' :)

I suppose this idea of 'building a bonfire' is akin to beginning a vibrational frequency of thought+spirit+intent and allowing it to expand, bloom and flourish.

Firstly, what is my bonfire's purpose? To ignite and establish a beginning point for some of my true passions.
Secondly, to create a community of support where we all help each other 'feed our inner radiance, and grow our bonfires'.
Thirdly to create the catalytic energy required for real change.

I can't imagine doing something like this solely for myself anymore. Everything I do now is tuned towards creating a greater awareness for many people...as many people who can connect to it as possible.

So what's my bonfire primarily made of? :) I love to think of each intention, thought, dream and spirit wish as a stick or log that I bring to the pile. Each one will become part of the intense heat of expression I release. So for now I'm building my pile. I've got sticks that are for Love, and Health, and Peace. The usual deals ;) Then bigger logs the size of tree branches for Life Purpose, Actualising Self Sufficiency, Providing Security for my Family and more...it'll take time to refine my intentions so I feel they are in Perfect Alignment with my true self's journey here and now. Some of these additions to my bonfire will take a while to burn fully, and when spent, will indicate the successful completion of that intention into manifestation. Others will provide immediate warmth and a glow that will make me smile and sigh with contentment :)

I'd love to know about your bonfire, its purpose and how you're building it. Bonfires of this kind aren't for burning off 'stuff', they are for transforming latent energy into Ecstatic Light! Remove associations with 'I don't want this anymore', and bring to your bonfire the energies of, 'I wish to attract THIS'. Positive Affirmation junkies (or nerds...if you will) can enjoy this kind of exercise, and for others it is a way of transforming thought processes from negatives to positives.

That's always an 'enLIGHTening' thing to achieve, ...it 'FIRES UP' your enthusiasm, ... provides 'KINDLING' for your future success ;)....alright...stopping now ;P

If you'd like to become part of the community supporting each other's bonfires, you can comment on the blogpost or join me on FB on my personal page or the biz page for HolisticTherapyConnections. (I'm also on Twitter too...social media is a great way of connecting)

To begin, add your first one or few 'sticks' to your bonfire. You might even like to name your bonfire...'Harold' or 'Mary'... or something more evocatively appropriate like 'Ignatious' 'Eldred', 'Seraphine', 'Eithne' or 'Enya' ... all names that have associations with fire, flame or spiritual fires. My bonfire is called 'Gypsy' because this is where I first began to learn about fire as a friendly thing instead of fearing it. This word, 'gypsy' has so many associations in regards to freedom, knowledge, healing, walking outside of the mainstream, the natural world, strength, fierceness, and community for me that it became my fire's name immediately. So, 'Gypsy' has its first few sticks and branches, and I feel the need to provide more kindling...I need some 'crunchy stuff' for it to consume right away...
oooooh! there you go... I do feel an Intention or two for the coming few weeks emerging :) ...

Blessings for Radiant Manifestation!
Jannette
xxx
:)

How does Chlorophyll help me be healthy and pain free?

2011-09-01T22:34:00.002+10:00

I know I'm not like other people...I can eat greens till they are literally coming out of my ears and not get tired of it, but, I do understand that not everyone feels this way about our leafy friends of the plant community ;) A good intake of green leafy veges is necessary for normal digestive balance. Green leafies are beneficial for a host of metabolic processes, however the most telling thing is that the Chlorophyll in deep green foods is VERY similar to Hemoglobin in our blood. Instead of being high in iron like Hemoglobin, Chlorophyll is high in magnesium.

Abundant Greens for sale at a community market...yum :)

Chlorophyll is responsible in part for balancing inflammation in the body, and recent studies into Ormus minerals and organic sulphur crystals, both found in raw vegetables, collaborates anti-inflammatory actions of green leafy vegetables in the metabolic process. This can mean a lot of easy, safe and controllable self-help for anyone who is experiencing ongoing inflammation pain from strained joints, injuries or illness. If you could reduce your pain in half just by consuming more Chlorophyll and knocking out painkilling medication you'd do it right? Well, actually most people wouldn't, and then they're stuck with the burden of carrying those injuries until they become chronic and the painkillers don't work anymore...

Chlorophyll also helps out by:

Clearing the skin because of its powerful antioxidant qualities and bacteria fighting nature
Replenishing our energy supply by strengthening our red blood cells
Cleans the intestinal tract, promoting great digestion and nutrient absorption
The organic sulphur content of raw, green leafies combats strong odours of the body caused by 'bad sulphur' build up ie: bad breath, strong smelling sweat or urine, or even odours from healing wounds
The antioxidant effect of chlorophyll inhibits bacterial growth and therefore can promote healing of all kinds of injuries and wounds

So how do you get more deep green veges into your body without loading up your dinner plates morning, noon and evening with a pile of leaves? It doesn't even sound appetising, unless of course you know what you're doing (adding good cold pressed oils, creamy plants like avocado, natural salts and salty veges too...a little heat from raw ginger, watercress, rocket or chilli, etc etc etc) and then its still going to take some time to 'get used to'. Our bodies aren't made to digest large quantities of cellulose that is in grasses, leaves and such. Why? Because we're humans; not cows, or deer or rabbits, which live primarily on breaking down leafy greens as they only food source. Humans can only digest small amounts of cellulose if any, most of the time it just passes through... What we need is the nutrient rich juices from these plants packed with the phytonutrients and chlorophyll to give us good health. We need to consume far more plant food than we do because it is source of rich bio-available nutrients for our bodies. Meats may have nutirients too, but their bio-availability is compromised due to the massive amounts of water and energy needed to digest them and extract those nutrients. So how do you get the nutrient dense juices without eating bowls and bowls of leaves?

Miessence have developed Deep Green, a powerful alkalising powder made from whole plant juices, which are then cool process dehydrated. You would receive 1 day's worth of 'green veges' in just one serving (1 teaspoon) of Deep Green. Yee-hah! I like that! Plus, its got to be certified organic if its from Miessence...It takes 30kg of dehydrated juice to make just 1kg of Deep Green powder. If you were to buy mainstream dehydrated greens you would more than likely be purchasing a product that is full of dehydrated cellulose, which your body doesn't digest. Its wasted dollars down the sewerage pipe! Deep Green is all dehydrated JUICE, so your body will use 100% of what you pay for! That's more like it!!

Deep Green is available in a 105g tub, which is roughly one month's worth of greens if you had it every day. On the days you consume large amounts of deep greens, you probably wouldn't need to take Deep Green too. It works out to approximately $2.90/serve...and that is very competitively priced in comparison to a shot of wheatgrass juice from a local juicing outlet... Deep Greens not only contains wheatgrass, but also oat, barley, alfalfa and kamut grass too, as well as spirulina, and nettle, collard, kale and parsley, giving it a great nutrient profile. And remember its the whole plant juice, without the cellulose 'filler' that is unfortunately included in many mainstream products.

Deep Green is available as a one tub buy, or in a trio with Berri Radical (antioxidant superfood powder) and In-Liven (probiotic protein and green powder). It is only available through a Miessence Rep or an authorised retail outlet.
Discounts apply for 'preferred customers' or join up as a Rep yourself to enjoy instant discounts on all products in the entire range and the benefits of having your very own certified organic business to utilise for you and your family and friends.(If you are interested in the Business Opportunity, please follow this link for more information)

Blessings for Abundantly Natural Great Health!
Jannette
:)

Healing on all levels with Helichrysum

2011-08-30T12:21:00.001+10:00

Helichrysum growing in Corsica. As someone who loves to explore the Energy Signature of plants, this one looks decidedly like 'beauty in the middle of harshness' given the terrain it is seen growing and thriving in... A plant that knows how to get the best out of a not-so-optimal situation ;)

Healing scars and wounds is a passion of mine. I have been interested in healing the physical as well as spiritual and emotional scars, as I know taking care of all three enables true healing, and that's what I want; real healing, not a surface scar that I'll need to give more attention to later on. Helichrysum is also kown as 'Immortelle' and 'Everlasting', and commonly used as both a spiritual propellant and for the treatment of scarring and wounds.

My first forays into Aromatherapy started with the obvious and traditional uses of Lavender, Chamomile, Patchouli and the various blossoms and florals. They were a sensory wonder, and then came the more enlightened acknowledgement of the message they bring to the emotional and spiritual aspects of humans. This pricked my interest considerably! When I used Lavender I would see particular colours around me, or the person I was using it with. They were different colours to the ones for Chamomile, or Patchouli and so on. I also became tuned into a type of energetic music that each aromatherapy oil would suggest. This type of phenomena truly inspired my love of aromatherapy (and then I got a little crazy and overloaded myself with too many different oils) and furthered my journey of discovery with them.

Recently I had been up against a blockage emotionally. Feeling 'displacement' in my life, manifesting in confusions, doubts, apathy, lethargy and the other common ailments of a life not being driven particularly well. I'd taken my hands off the wheel and I knew that it didn't feel right. That's when Helichrysum decided to start saying 'hello'. I bought a bottle and marvelled at how amazingly healing the scent was. To me it instantly said 'bandages', and I was given a pale and soft cream colour to meditate upon. I felt my psyche being wrapped in soft, petal-like swathes of colour and aroma. A soft pentatonic melody swept through my Mind. *ding ding, dong, ding ding* :) I laughed at the message with joy. I thanked Helichrysum for the healing.

I think Helichrysum is working with me very slowly. It's aroma signature, or Energy Signature, is changing subtley with the time I am giving the treatment. At first it smelled decidedly 'medicinal', hence the immediate image and sensory overload of 'bandages'. It immediately knew I needed some protection and enclosure. Now, I am 'scentsing' a whole new floral layer to its aroma, and along with it is coming a greater perspective on the connections I have now. More appreciation for the passions I have. More acknowledgement about what makes me feel strong, what I love, and what I want to do.

I am aligning with something bigger than me and while I find it intimidating, I am also in awe of its beauty. My life is unfolding and old fears are being released. A new phase of healing comes in just as needed. In Perfect Timing as always ;)

Beautiful Blessings for Abundantly Natural Healing
Jannette
:)

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Fast-Tract Gluten Free Probiotic - easy

2011-08-25T10:09:00.001+10:00

If you've been struggling with uncomfortable cramps and bloating, or full blown IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) symptoms, you might think there's nothing you haven't already tried. Fast-Tract is a certified organic fermented drink that is potent with good bacteria to help re-floralise your gut and improve overall digestive health.

Today's diets are saturated with processed flours, sugars and cheap oils like Canola and Sunflower (that are not cold-pressed). These things seriously deteriorate the ability for our bodies to function 'normally', and the answer is to radically improve (notice I did not write 'change') your food and drink intake. Obvious culprits to remove are sugars, flours and cheap or 'hydrogenated' oils. But what you might not be aware of is the chemical quotient of some marketed processed foods that are labelled 'gluten free'. Be aware that these synthetics will do absolutely nothing to improve a sluggish digestive system or one that is severely under attack from harmful bacteria. Steer clear of processed and packaged foods.

Raw foods become a bit of an issue if your digestion can't break them down as it should be able to, and for this reason many IBS sufferers, or those even mildly gluten intolerant find that switching to a raw food intake becomes painful and just as uncomfortable...its very depressing and disheartening. What those people need to do is to help their systems re-floralise back to health, and by doing this, they will be able to break down those veges and eliminate painful gas accumulation/bloating etc. Another piece of advice would be to always include a kind of fruit or acid (lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, etc) with any meal to assist the breakdown of food in the digestive tract.

Fast-Tract is also beneficial for anyone who has had to take a course of anti-biotics through sickness, hospital birthing, or surgery, as these kill of the good bacteria as well as the bad... Recovery is enhanced with the intake of great quality probiotics because the body can effectively uptake nutrients from food. (and for nursing mumma's its essential to get this corrected for good milk supply and to help reduce the possibility of yeast infections and mastitis)

Fast-Tract is only available through a Miessence Representative or authorised retail dealer. As the dosage is only 25ml per day, the whole treatment is extremely economical compared with others, coming in at a cost of only $2.70 a day. Each bottle is approximately 1 month's treatment. Discounts apply for 'preferred customers' or join up as a Rep yourself to enjoy instant discounts on all products in the entire range and the benefits of having your very own certified organic business to utilise for you and your family and friends.
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Wishing you Fantastically Natural Good Health!
Jannette
:)

Tuning into Love - 029 Solutions

2011-08-24T15:36:00.000+10:00

Nothing like a particularly trying morning to put into perspective 'how' you cope or 'deal' with situations when they arise.

Take today for example. I wake up, check the email after a quiet breakfast, and am greeted with a notice that a quite large payment has been 'automatically' taken out of my account as part of a website hosting agreement I don't remember making...not a great start...
I contact the company to be met with the startling truth that 'yes, apparently you have this charge and it is correct'. Eeeeeks! I can't remember this being in the fine print but of course...its Mercury Retro at the moment, so I'm half smirking to myself, the other half is slightly panicking about the size of this unexpected payment...

For a while now I have been considering revamping the HTC website so that it flows with where I am now in Life, Biz and Love...and you know, only last night I had been trialling things out in my head..."maybe I should just cut it all away and start again", "maybe it would be good to have some collaboration with the design", "maybe I can just chuck it all in and use the blog for a while till I figure out what to do...", and then I wake up to this 'opportunity' :) Gotta love it eh?

For a little while I'm in 'worry mode'. 'ooooh all that work and effort' in the current website....'oh dear, what a lot of work to put it altogether again...' etc etc etc. And then I look at the screen again, with the annoying and condescending 'e-assistant' response to my harried questions. I breathe. I take it all in and think, 'well actually, this is what I've been requesting, a whole new opportunity to start again'.

No idea where this pic comes from (had it for years) but I love the energy of Ammonites...they are said to hold ancient earth, sea and star knowledge within their spiral manifestation...

So today I Tune into Love with the realisation that I have beautiful opportunities coming my way with only a small amount of prompting. And, that it's not about figuring out the problems or rising to the challenges that come along, but for me it is about sitting back and surveying the many solutions that arise from the opportunities that present themselves for my perusal.

Copyright Jannette Tibbs. My own drawing of a Compass...I'd started to draw a set of these during throughout my late teens..seems I was 'looking for direction' way back then too :)

"I am Abundant in Knowledge and Solutions"
"I manifest Perfect Opportunity in my Life"
"I am Supremely supported in all the things I do"

Blessings for Perfect Outcomes
Jannette
:)

Treatment of a Plantar Wart using Black Salve

2011-08-22T15:17:00.000+10:00

Hello :) !

I've just completed a treatment to remove a Plantar Wart from my foot. I haven't had many of these in my life, but they are quite painful once they reach a certain size, and even more if they are on a part of the body that isn't very big. Commonly they occur on the hands and feet. I can remember one big one on my toe as a child and it getting so bad that my foot would ache from wearing a shoe. I had it 'burned off' at the doctors surgery and the experience was *very painful*, so painful that I remember it vividly even today.

Burning off a wart entails the doctor injecting a local anaesthetic needle into the immediate area (yeah! I know! ouch!!) and then freeze-burning the affected skin with gas. Eventually the wart falls out a few weeks later. Its painful, confronting, and costs a doctor appointment for assessment and then another for treatment, costs of the needle and gas, then more follow up appointments to assess the wound. Its expensive...

The following jpg files will be best clicked on separately and downloaded so you can see the detail and read the notes easily, but the gist of it is that I spent two weeks of the treatment being intense but not overly painful, and two weeks of healing up. Overall costs were approximately $13. The treatment did not stop me doing most things...I run a household and two online businesses, home-educate three children, and am pregnant with my fourth...so I had a fairly full workload and I got around to it all with only a few days being difficult to cope with.

Black Salve is used to treat cancers and tumors in animals, but more people are turning to it as an affordable way of slowly treating small skin cancers with marvelous results. The recipe for Black Salve has been used traditionally for people for approximately 2000years, so there's a fair bit of anecdotal evidence to support its use on humans...however it is not 'approved for use on humans'. Never ever use it on a large lesion without professional help. Only ever use it on an area the size of your thumb pad at a time (that goes for animals and if you choose to use this on yourself too). I was interested to see if it would work on something like a wart virus and evidently, it does :).

Blessings for Naturally Fantastic Health!
Jannette
:)

Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls

2011-08-18T15:42:00.000+10:00

Its been a while since I refined one of my bliss ball recipes, but since I have been out and about with the new Home-Ed group doing 'park days' for around 10months now, I've found these little packets of energy just so, so useful to have in the picnic hamper. Especially when my 3year old has been taken with wanderlust a lot more, which leaves me not having lunch on the picnic blankets with other Mums, but out and about, here and there, following my little explorer with a handful of edible things to munch along the way.

This is a quick recipe, pretty fail-safe, dairy free and if you leave out the Raw Wheatgerm its also gluten free. Just a note on the ingredients; I always use foods that are as natural as possible, so that means, no GMO stuff, predominantly Certified Organic, and if I use dried fruits I obtain the kind that do not contain sulphites or preservatives. To me, there's no point in 'doing health food' if its not really, truly, healthy...

First up, the ingredients list:
200g Dried Apricots
Handful Dried Goji Berries
Handful Sultanas
12 Pitted Prunes
30ml Flaxseed Oil (cold-pressed, virgin)

5tblspns Fine Coconut
2tblspns Raw Wheatgerm (replace with Coconut or Chia Seeds if you want to have gluten free bliss balls)
2tblspns Dulse Flakes
2tblspns Chia Seeds
2tblspns Quinoa Grain

Handful Walnuts
Handful Almonds
One half or 3/4 of a Vanilla Pod

The method is to generally get the dried goods chopped up, the nuts whizzed in a food processor, then to add 'the other bits'...this is how I did it...

Chop up the Vanilla Pod, Apricots, Sultanas, Goji Berries and Pitted Prunes and whizz them in the food processor for around a minute to get the Apricots finely chopped up. Tip that lot into a mixing bowl.
Put the Nuts, Coconut, Raw Wheatgerm, Quinoa and Chia into the food processor and chop up till fine but slightly chunky here and there. 'Rubble' texture.
Add the dried fruits mix back into the food processor along with the Flaxseed Oil, a little at a time. Blend until the mixture comes together in a blob.
Remove from the food processor into the mixing bowl and give it a bit of a turn over with a tablespoon so that you are satisfied the ingredients are well mixed up.

Then its a case of rolling small portions into balls, and then rolling them in some more coconut so they don't stick together. Tub up and keep cool or refrigerate. These last for a day in a 'pack up' and make a tasty and super-nutritious snack. Refrigerate for a few weeks...but they'll be eaten before then anyway.

Enjoy! :)
Blessings
Nette
xxx

"Mum, how do they make these Smarties blue?"

2011-08-18T11:17:00.000+10:00

Its a simple and innocent question isn't it? We don't see 'blue' in the food spectrum very often. Perhaps a brilliant Plum, or a deeply indigo Blueberry, a purple headed Brocolli, or a purpley-blue Bean or Corn somewhere...even some heirloom varieties of Carrot and Tomato are bluish hued, but generally, its not an everyday kind of food colour. So how do they make blue Smarties, or anything like that in the 'candy family'??

Take a good look at these photos and really *think* to yourself...would you call this stuff 'food'?

Blue that we see in food colouring now is derived from coal tar or petroleum. It is an irritant (see the listing for Blue food colouring in Bill Statham's 'The Chemical Maze' for more info...its even available as an app now...jeesh!) and has been criticized for its ability to produce asthmatic reactions, hyperactivity and the so-called ADD symptoms. So why is it in our food? Its because the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ok'd it for use in our foods, and so Australia takes its lead from the FDA and therefore we also have this in our food consumables. Not all countries in the world are so irresponsible towards their citizens though. Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, Spain, Greece and Italy, plus Germany and France have all banned the use of this in foods sold in their countries. Smart hey...

When the same kind of blues can be produced using Spirulina (a blue-green algae which also has wonderful mineral and protien content) it makes you wonder why any government would risk the health of their population by allowing a poison into the food supply. Or does it? A population that is unwell is more easily controlled via a medical system that will also drug and stupify with resultant side effects that will just 'keep 'em coming back for more'. A vicious circle it is. Many of the pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for reactions are often laced with the same kinds of food colourants in the capsules or tablet coatings!

And its not only in food that we have to look out for this particular colourant. It is used in personal hygiene products like hair dye, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, mouthwash, perfume, bodysprays, medical gels, handwash, bodywash, bubblebath and even in baby care products too...then there is the blue in detergents of all kinds. Blue is seen to be 'fresh and clean' so marketers regularly use it to make consumers *think* that their product is hygienic and 'fresh'. The reality is that anyone using a blue coloured product is slathering a petroleum based product over themselves or their food utensils, etc....

When I read that these synthetic food dyes have been found to be carcinogenic to animals (human's aren't trialled and therefore that 'research data' is not available, however, last time I checked a Human was a mammal...a type of animal) I was easily able to make the choice not to consume foods that I knew were affected by these additives, and that I did not want my children ingesting them either! While the mainstream information channels will be regurgitating the usual 'don't worry, its all been tested' spiel, the reality is that most of these many synthetic dyes have not been tested in trials on humans, and certainly not on children, so the data about reactions, hospitalisations and deaths are only collected from the many people affected, or dealing with the side-effects, of ingesting these toxic chemicals. Be aware of what you eat and not afraid.

*this* is the kind of thing I'm talkin' about ... fresh food, vibrant colours, all natural and all good!

There's plenty of choices out there for Real Food and safe products you can use for your body and your house that work, without the negative side-effects of synthetic chemicals.

To find pure, safe and ethical products for personal care use please visit my Miessence store. There's even a few products for nutrition too that can help you kick start and maintain the detoxifying of your body from toxic chemical burden.

Blessings for naturally fantastic great health!
Jannette
:)

Forecast for August - Flying Stars Feng Shui

2011-08-03T18:01:00.001+10:00

This month we see that set of 2,7 and 3,7 combo's again, but this time in the Centre and North, meaning that the sense of Groundedness in life is directly related to Career or Vocation, and, it means there is potential for 'loss' in these two areas. I am always inclined to add Salt Water Cures to areas affected by the Star 2, as it is not only the Traditional Cure, but also good solid commonsense to give the area this boost of atmospheric cleansing and vibrational heightening.

Feel free to download this jpg and print it out for a closer look :)

Onwards to the forecast...

Centre: Star 7 is visited by Star 2 bringing that combination that can spell illhealth due to over socialising. It can also point to ill health from intoxication of any sorts. This is because of 7's Pleasure and Destruction associations and its love of chat, gossip and socialising. Its a party animal. Star 2 is Accumulation and Connections, but is also known traditionally as the Black Star of Illhealth. Low level energy in the Centre Palace needs to be dealt with NOW to avoid any unbeneficial occurrences.
Tip: Clear, Clean and Repair where necessary. Input a Salt Water Cure, Golden Gourd or Calabash representation, or just up the Metal representation of the Centre Palace this month. Be super aware of your intake regarding alcohol, all kinds of drugs, even down to caffeine and chocolate/desserts etc.

North: The 'potential loss' combo of the 3 Annual plus visiting 7 Monthly brings in possibilities of losing something relating to your work, (Career or Vocation) or the inevitable 'letting go' of something that no longer serves your Life Purpose.
Tip: Don't Panic. Be objective in your observation of events and navigate with as much aplomb as you can muster. The cool head really does help in this kind of situation. Elementally Balance with Fire, Water and Earth representations to help create that helpful cycle of energy.

Northwest: 3,8 is always good for business, commerce, plans etc... so with that potential to have something lost, 'taken' or released re your North sector associations, it is heartening to see this energy of the Mentor (Progression, Travel and Helpful People) sector looking strong and useful. Consider the concept of 'doors opening' where others are closing.
Tip: Be alert for helpful hands, hearts and minds circling your Life Experience. They can come in any form from a TV ad, Radio program, helpful book or a new friend. Be open to possibilities and don't buy into any drama queen antics that may arise from what's going on in the Centre and North. 'kay? xxx big hugs. mwah!

Southwest: 4,8 can see a battle of wills arising as 4 is such an ambitious energy wanting to move quickly, whereas 8 is slow and steady. This arising in the Relationships/Connections sector may be significant to couples sharing a bedroom here, or having a main entrance door to their home in this area.
Tip: Subdue this with Fire representation that will bolster the 8 energy (Earth feeds off Fire) and weaken the 4 energy (Wood is used up by Fire). Earth 8 always responds beautifully to gorgeous gemstones of Red and Black hues :)

West: The Vivacious energy of Star 9 welcomes the naturally bolstering Wood energy of Star 4 which is Passionate and ambitious. These two really want to kick start something, and seeing them together in the Creation sector bodes well for anyone needing that impetus to begin a project or to get that final piece of the puzzle to wrap up something that has been lingering or feeling like its 'in limbo'.
Tip: Elementally boost with Wood representations to nourish both the Wood Star 4 and the Fire Star 9.

East: 'fraid it isn't as nice on this side of the paddock...5,9 is often a 'confusion' combination as 5 is all about uncomfortable change (usually) and 9 has associations with the Head (and that outgoingness that usually helps us through all sorts of things).
Tip: With this combo I suggest NOT signing off on contracts until you and some others you implicitly trust, look over it with a fine tooth comb. Do not leave things to chance. You DO need to read it again. And then again. Boost up the Metal representation with LOTS of 'The Sound of Metal'. Yep, go the CD with metallic sounding stuff on it...or get the windchimes out and then put another one out too...you get the picture.

Northeast: The Contemplation zone is also compromised this month with the arrival of Star 5.
Tip: Do the same Metal boost here as it will nourish the Water Star 1 and zap the Star 5.

South: THIS is the sector for a little contemplation, as it is hosting the beautiful 2,6 combo of 'Heaven Meets Earth'.
Tip: Add representations of divine beings and as 2 is Earth and 6 is Metal, they will both be enhanced with the input of some Earth element. Citrine and Elestial Quartz are both lovely for this, but if you have some Angel Quartz that would suit nicely too.

A good month of possible Progression and useful removal if the energy layers are sitting nicely. If you feel things getting uncomfortable don't waste any time, get clearing and reap the benefits of this.
NB***Do take notice of you physical security and that of your property to. In such a month where there is that 3,7 combo manifesting, do a check of your locks and screens in the North sectors to avoid anything unpleasant occurring. Clear away any accumulated ugliness from outside the building in this area if possible too.

Have a gorgeous August xxx
Jannette
:)

Natural Cancer Treatments - 1

2011-07-25T08:52:00.001+10:00

So, :) I've already posted my introduction to why I look into alternative treatments for cancers and other ailments in the previous post, so now its time to begin trolling through the long list of what I consider to be suppressed information. Its out there, on the web, inside healing circles, whispered by the most unlikely people in your social circle, but never ever spoken of or reported by 'the cancer industry'. Why? well, for one, some of these treatments are labelled as frauds, fakes, phoney and such by the cancer industry buds at the FDA and similar, so they are illegal to buy, supply and sometimes own or even make up yourself. Secondly some of the treatments are just kinda difficult to explain, so Big Pharma Science for the moment is just standing on the side of the dance-floor, looking coy, until it works up the courage to actually look into real healing...

The treatment I'll write about today is something I discovered from a friend only a few months ago. To my astonishment I had never heard of anything like this before on any site or book or reference paper I'd read. That to me tells just how very suppressed some information can be! Typically, since finding out about it I've found that quite a few friends of mine had heard about it and one had even made up the mixture herself and used it with success. But again, its legality status has led people into silence...yet its the one thing we should be talking about, successful cures!!! :)

BLACK SALVE - 2000yrs of history
Seems odd doesn't it, that a recipe for a healing salve, that can take care of tumours, and growths of all kinds in and on animal bodies isn't being studied by medical science? Ayurvedic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are being studied / have been studied because of their ancient lineage and proven 'track record', yet some of the more traditional, primitive and simple cures of herbal healing are left out in the cold in comparison to their more marketable cousins.

In a case similar to that of Essiac tea, Black Salve has had a long and rich history intertwined with tribal background. Is this why its poo-hooed by the medical establishment? That kind of mindset that feels 'superior' to the past and is prejudiced against anything perceived as taking us back to a less civilised existence...you know, when people lived in harmony with the land and didn't try to exploit it ruthlessly... ;} Or, is it because it works at removing the growths and providing real healing without ongoing side effects or further medical treatment? Hmmmm.....

'Bloodroot' plant, botanical drawing.

The recipe for Black Salve changes subtly from tradition to tradition but is generally a mixture of 'drawing' and anti-fungal, (please read information at this link here to find out how fungus and cancer are linked!) anti-bacterial and anti-sceptic herbs, mixed into a super paste, applied regularly to an affected area, which causes an 'eruption' of the infected tissue beneath it. One of the main ingredients is Bloodroot. This eruption causes an 'Escher' to be formed, and subsequently the affected tissue is killed, and the body eschews it. (this site here has graphic before, during and after treatment photographs) It is forced out through the skin as it is identified as a 'foreign object'. (if you've ever had a splinter you couldn't get out you may remember it reappearing close to the place it went in, some time later, just kind of 'spat out')

One of the things you'll find in the online media and through the general medical establishment, is the false accusation that Black Salve is 'corrosive' and will burn skin. This is unequivocally FALSE. It does not corrode skin, if it did it would affect all the skin it is applied to, but it doesn't. It only targets the infected tissue that has some kind of fungus, growth or bacteria in it. To prove this I have begun a treatment of Black Salve on a suspected Plantar Wart on my foot. I had one of these on my big toe as a child, and can tell this one on my foot is very similar. Photos will be posted soon, but for now I can say that the application of Black Salve has not affected any other skin but the wart. It's killed the wart tissue and is now in the process of forming the Escher.

Is the treament painful?
In comparison to having it 'freeze burned' or enduring a local anesthetic needle directly into the site, or going through surgery and the healing required afterwards, I'd say "no". My own experience is that the area does swell up and redden slightly, but this is the body's immune system in action and completely normal, and not very painful. I've not even thought of taking a paracetamol, or any other form of pain relief, so the discomfort has been ever so minimal. Another person trialling her first treament remarked just how less painful this was than getting her skin cancer spots cut out! and she has had to endure close to 15 years of regular surgical interventions for skin cancer spots both Basal and Squarmous...so she knows what she's talking about.

While Black Salve is still illegal to use for humans in Australia and many other countries, it is not illegal for us to buy it for our pets and use it on them. (lucky them!) Many people who do use it for their pets choose to try it on their own situations with great success. I must write a disclaimer here that I do not suggest that YOU use Black Salve on yourself, that would be illegal. I am simply discussing how beneficial my friends and I have found it...There is always a caution when using high powered and potent herbals (just like there is for high powered and potent pharmaceuticals too) and that is to follow directions, (using it on a very small area each time) and if you feel you need support during any kind of treatment, then enlist the help of a sympathetic health practitioner.

Upon doing this research I am continually reminded that preventative measures are the easiest and most simple forms helping us remain cancer free. We may not be able to choose where we live, or what kind of environmental contaminants we come into contact with unknowingly, but we can make choices about our diet, our personal hygiene products, our household cleaning products, and, we can choose to become informed about removing toxins from our body naturally and effectively. I urge everyone to look into things like certified organic products, raw food cleansing, Thyroid cleansing foods (like kelp, seaweed or 'dulse') and to remove harmful products from your home and routines wherever possible.

Next up I will go into the use of Essiac Tea and its suppression in the general media...

Blessings for Beautiful, Natural Health Happiness
Jannette
xx
:)

(*all links in this post are not intended as recommendations, they are only for use to gather and begin your own research into the mentioned treatments. I do not make, sell or prescribe any of these treatments and have no affiliation with the linked companies)

Forecast for July - Flying Stars Feng Shui

2011-07-05T12:37:00.002+10:00

Hello and welcome to sunny July :)
You can feel the sun returning each and every day, but the weather still tells us we are definitely in Winter eh? :) For those of you North of the equator, you'll be reveling in the longer days, sunnier weather, and the lazy bounty of Summer.
As far as the Energy Signature for July goes, interpreting the chart using Flying Stars Feng Shui shows that this month will bring significant Change to us all. We *will* have to be at ease in letting go of something we may perceive as valuable, but in all such cases, the mechanations of the All That Is is working for our greatest good. Let it go. Be at Peace. Flow towards the Ease of Being. (you get it)
The Flying Stars month of July starts on the 7th. I hope you enjoy some of the best Energy Layer's Signatures and avoid the not so great ones ;]

The Centre: Annual Star 7 is visited by Star 3. This is one of the most significant combinations I come across when doing house charts, as not only the sector it manifests in on a house chart makes for compelling interpretation, but the simple fact that it is manifesting at all is intriguing. We consider that we 'accumulate' throughout our life, but the issue of what we remove to allow room for more accumulation is key to our existence. If you have 7,3 manifesting in an active area on your house chart take time to really converse with that energy. It will be enlightening.
But, what about the transient Time energy of the Annual and Monthly combination? It can bring in experiences that allow for dramatic growth; simply dramatic because of the short amount of time it manifests for. Its like an unexpected visitor at the door. Kind of unnerving...
Tip: You can choose to subdue this combination using a balanced representation of Water and Fire element with a tiny bit of Earth. This creates a Bridge, or cycle between all 5 Elements or Agents of Energy, and in doing so a layer of Harmony is manifested. If you choose not to subdue the combination, make sure the area is cleared, tidied, repaired if needed, and place something of high vibrational energy there to ensure the most beautiful kind of change. Flourite is excellent for this combination as it has the colour representations of Wood, Water and Fire, the form of Water in its striations, as well as being Earth due to it physical manifestation as a Gemstone :) If you could get a rounded stone or a sphere of Flourite you would also include that Metal energy too!
Please DO look to physical and practical aspects of your Security on all levels, not just the locks and alarm systems, but also your personal energy barrier; your forcefield. Bulk up with some Black Tourmaline or Tektite okay? Stay safe xxx


You'll probably need to open this up in another window and take a good look at it. Feel free to download the pic and save it to your files for quick reference :)

North: 3,8 can mean excellent energy for businesses and commerce. Get in there and let your competitive edge do you some good! Be aware that Star 3 likes Conflict too...keep a cool head, be the Ultimo-Supremo Captain Calm and get things going your way.
Tip: Your mantra is 'There is always a Perfect Solution". Add Fire representations to this area along with some beautiful Water representation; a waterfall picture is great...maybe get a screen saver featuring many different waterfalls if this is your home office or work office...

Northwest: The Travel and Helpful People sector has the visiting energy of Passion Star 4 meeting up with the Annual Wealth Star 8. This can also be great for all business related enterprise...could also be a good time to side-step into your 'real' career...it carries that energy of subtle movement towards what you love instead of what you 'think you should be doing'. Obligation has no place on the True Path in your Life Experience.
Tip: Enhance with Beautiful Fire representations. Gemstones of wine colours, soft gorgeous textures in berry hues etc. Take some time to connect with mentors or those you aspire to be like, and find out how they accessed their dream career or Life Purpose.

Southwest: This is continued in the Relationships sector with the Passion Star 4 naturally boosting the Vivacious Star 9. This indicates that either a) you can be more outgoing to attract the kind of Connections you require to Progress, or b) someone you meet who is a lit fire-cracker will hep you with your Progression! :) Either way, sounds like fun eh?
Tip: Be open to new and extroverted people or behaviour in your Life Experience. Play! Enhance and Support this Energy Signature again with beautiful Fire representations.

West: The Vivacity of the West is somewhat compromised this month due to the arrival of the Monthly Star 5. This combination often feels like 'confused thoughts', 'apathy', 'disillusionment' etc...not fun. I think it needs to be squashed so as not to spoil the vibe of SW and NW.
Tip: West is the home of the Metal energy so do boost this up this month with a windchime, or some bells on a door that leads to this area of your building. Place representations of Metal energy around, and remove Fire representations.

East: Again the 5 Star here is one to be squashed. If the 5 Star has any low level energy to cling to (anything ugly, smelly, annoying etc) and is in tandem with a 1 Star, the probability of Depression is very likely. Star 1 is a Water Agent and associated with our emotions. It is Wisdom, Ideas, Expression and Danger...all those things we tie in with heightened states of awareness. 5,1 could be interpreted as 'cataclysmic change'...which is always confronting, often good for us in the long run, often painful for us in the short-term...so if you're feeling like 'Super-Being' then go for it...but I'd sooner choose to subdue this one.
Tip: Metal, Metal, Metal and maybe a bit more Metal...This will weaken the 5 and boost the 1. Star 1 is the Angel of Sheng Chi, certainly an Energy Signature to boost :)

Northeast: Lovely lovely 6,1 in the Contemplation sector. Noice. 6=Authority and Leadership, 1=Wisdom and Expression ie: Deep Thoughts.
Tip: Sit back, ponder, meditate, ruminate, and generally day-dream yourself silly. Take a journal...and make sure your pencil is sharp.

Southeast: Again some sublime energy in the Wealth sector which indicates a period to connect to the Divine Realm. 6=Heaven, 2=Earth, when this combines we can feel 'ascension' and realise 'heaven on earth'.
Tip: Bring in a representation of a Divine Being of your choice. Light little candles or put up some of those LED fairy lights at night :)

South: Ah well...sorry to cut short the 'fab-fest' of the last couple of sectors but there is something serious about a 7,2 combo in the Fire sector...7=Pleasure and Destruction, 2=Receptive and Accumulating. Hmmm...this combo can spin off into a bit of a party-hard situation leading to ill-health. Basically it can turn into a month long social frenzy leaving your energy very very low, and, your judgement way off.
Tip: Disengage this combination using the same kind of Bridge as you do for the Centre with predominant Metal this time, adding Water next then a bit of Wood and a *tiny, tiny* amount of Fire. Clean up, keep it quiet if possible, and do put in a Salt Water Cure here if it is a kitchen or bedroom. 7 is related to the Mouth, Teeth and Thorax, so manifesting a 'sore throat' or gum infection is a real possibility. Zinc up!

Want to know a bit more about the Five Agents and how to use Five Element Balancing?
Here's something that might help :)

Please download this pic and print it out for your Feng Shui study at home :) xxx

So July...full of opportunity, just like any other month, but now you know what areas of your building to enhance and which ones to clean up and keep quiet to enjoy a smoooooth flowing month.

Blessings and Beautiful Things
Jannette
xxx
:)

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Cancer and Polio vaccines

2011-06-30T11:57:00.000+10:00

Its not your imagination, it is the case that cancers are becoming more widespread and affecting more people. It seems that every week we know someone who is either being diagnosed, treated, having surgery or is in recovery from a form of cancer. So what is happening to the human race? why are we falling victim to one specific kind of infection so effectively?

If you have an inquiring mind (like me) you begin to question lots of things about the processes of modern humans, and things like the fundamentals of the food we eat, the water we drink, the way we access healing and the way we go about organising our society. 'Pollution' is a term that has come to represent the emissions of vehicles and industries, yet pollution is prevalent in all kinds of things in our modern world. The medicine we get from our local doctor is one such pollutant. The water we drink piped to us from our local council is another. The packaged or 'fresh produce' we buy at our local shops is also full of pollutants. Sorry about the black cloud, but the truth is there. We are being killed by our own lack of sustainability. 'Ease of Life' via agriculture and distribution, maybe...but at what cost?

This same kind of mindset was what got us searching for ways to eradicate diseases like Poliomylitis (polio), Small Pox, Measles and the rest...yet again, at what cost. I had heard whisperings of problems with the polio vaccine from my early youth, having manifested a reaction to the oral vaccine, yet my case was never accepted by the family doctor, and never treated. I have had health issues relating to this to contend with all my life, and because of this my attention has been focused upon the natural and healthiest way to achieve 'well-being' and robust good health.

The following link will take you to an article promoted by NaturalNews.com, and makes compelling reading (especially for me, and anyone else who has ever suffered a reaction from a vaccine that was not accepted or treated).
http://www.naturalnews.com/032854_SV40_polio_vaccines.html (just copy and paste this into your browser)

After you've read it you begin to see the bigger picture unfold.
There is corruption in every industry. But the widespread corruption in so many associated industries relating to the promotion and amplification of cancer is just sickening, mind-blowing, confronting and saddening.

In the following months I'll be bringing to you some of the most suppressed cancer treating therapies, and they are all natural, and all provable. Unfortunately the cancer industry is BIG, and powerful and holds the majority of the population under control through the innocuous use of the medical system. Unfortunately, most people go to their local doctor or their specialist for information, when truly, they should be researching themselves.

If you have had an experience with using a natural therapy for growths, chronic illness or cancer, I'd love to have your input.

Blessings for Beautiful Health
Jannette

Tuning into Love - 028 Hello Beautiful Moon

2011-06-25T16:45:00.000+10:00

How very apt that the T i L blogpost for 'moon-love' is number 28? :)) Synchronicity so rocks eh? :)

Yes, my moon love is no secret. I've spent many a night gazing up and going cross-eyed getting the right look at this pearly beauty way up high, but, the reason for this post is the recent HUGE moon we had with the partial eclipse. Just golden and gorgeous hanging low on the horizon, big enough to stop traffic and make one gasp at the first glimpse!

I love the energy of the full moon most times. It is a keen indicator of my own Balance in Life when I can sit peacefully and be within my Mind on full moon, whereas other times, something has rocked the boat and I feel pressure. I guess it is all about releasing the stranglehold on things and just letting it all be. Be good. Be bad. Be indifferent. Apathy? no, just acceptance :) Very Zen... ;]

"I love the messages my connections bring me"
"I am in Love with the flow of my Life"

Blessings for Big Moon Love
Nette
xxx

:)

Forecast for June...Flying Stars Feng Shui

2011-05-31T10:31:00.001+10:00

Ooooh look...here's another month's forecast on this blog...wonder what's happening that I can't get the *new* one up and running?? ah well, gonna flow with it and keep on going here for now :) xxx

June, and we see a little more Passion in life set to emerge.

"Energy in the NW and West sectors is lower this month, which may help you recoup some of the energy you’ve been using in a Creative or Progression project. Don’t be upset if a mentor takes this month ‘off’ and leaves you to it...they need a breather too :)

Still problematic and argumentative energy in the Family and Wealth areas, where you may feel a lack of Abundance in your life. Regroup and look to your Career or Life Purpose and your Relationships to define a sense of ‘wealth’.

Contemplation may involve conversation...the kind of ‘dreaming out loud’ that makes you stop once the idea is vocalised." from the AIG 2011.

So, there is the 'snapshot' for the month but there is SO MUCH MORE going on! can you feel it too?

Firstly in the 'The Great Thing About This Month' category is: Star 8 is in the sector where a 2 and 5 are manifesting (South and NW). When this happens the influences of 2 and 5 (which are commonly uncomfortable if there is any low level energy present) are overtly subdued. Star 8 makes 2 and 5 'behave'. Very good mojo there. These are the Perception (Fame and Reputation) and Progression (Travel and Helpful People)

June's calendar from the AIG 2011 available from www.HolisticTherapyConnections.com and on sale now!

Centre: Passionate Star 4 zooms on in for the month, hooking up with that chatty Star 7. These girls are like two jewellery making chics on a sparkle fest....honestly, it could get ugly. Star 7 has little self control; cocktails and dancing till 4am? well why not, after all, its what you find fun right? 'Wrong!'. This is a month where dipsomania can get a little, intense...even if alcohol is not involved you may find other 'intoxicating' events, ideas and concepts trying to find there way in to your Life to 'take over'. Passionate Star 4 may provide some sense of direction. What is your True Love? Where do you find your real growth? Even though Star 4 is called 'The Michievious and Indecent Imp', it is a playful energy that also honours your inner workings.

Tip: Implement a heap of High Level Qi into the central area of your home. Divine Rest and Relaxation representations :) Use Water Energy Signature in Blacks (shiny and gorgeous, fluid-like) and Dark Blues (deep ocean, the abyss) to move Star 7 energy in the right direction, and in doing so, nourish the Wood energy of Star 4's growth structure.

EAST: In the 'Really Crappy Things About This Month' category: 2 and 5 meet up in the Preparation (Family and Health) which really puts *issues* into any plan making or exacting that you are involved in. Especially if your Front Door, Entry Door, Office or Home Office/workspace is in this area of the building.

Tip: Patience, of course. Postpone plans till July when the Wise Star 1 will be visiting. Implement Metal Energy Signature using: White, Gold, Silver, Pewter, Irridescence, Rounded and Globular Forms, and The Sound of Metal (metal wind-chime, bells, gongs etc)

SOUTHEAST: The combination of 3 and 6 is potentially catastrophic for feeling Abundant, Wealthy or Financially Confident. If you can hold out and keep money matters low key, this whole Energy Signature could float on by. This can also bring about Agression or Agressive feelings, thoughts and ideals. Simmer down and cool the temper with mantra, meditation and heightened sense of compassion.

Tip: Bring in representations of Peace and Calm to this area of the building. Implement Earth to nourish the Metal 6 (which is an Angel energy) and Fire to subdue the Wood 3 (Conflict and Competition).

SOUTH: As mentioned, the Perception sector gest a welcome visit from Star 8, The Angel of Wealth and Happiness, and a companion Earth energy like Star 2.

Tip: Keep the Salt Water Cure, Wu Lu, or Golden Gourd in place (the Annual Star cures) but feel good about the South this month. Give it Love and be rewarded :)

SOUTWEST: Here we see the Annual Star 4 (Wood) getting a boost from the visiting Star 1 (Water). Passions are heightened for couples sharing a room in the SW during June! Very Romantic energy is the the 4,1 combo. If its your hobby room or office prepare to be inspired up the wahzoo. Seriously....get a journal because you will get inundated with the *ideas of things I could do now*.

Tip: Implement the Energy Signature of Water (as in the Tip for Centre) to support the Wisdom Star 1 and nourish the Passion Star 4 PLUS, a little Pale Fire in the form of soft blossoms to keep that mischievious nature of Star 4 in check ;]

Part of June's diagram from the AIG 2011

WEST: 9, 6 Energy Signature is very empowering for those using it to tap into the personal power vibe created when Vivacity and Vigour team up with Authority and Leadership. Could be a good month to pitch 'la plan', ask for a promotion or just more money, because you carry that effortless 'yes, I can do it and aren't I spunky' vibe :) There IS a potential downside if any low level energy exists in this area of your building...9 is the Fire element, and 6 is related to Lungs, so, do be aware of bronchial infections if you sleep in this area and have an uncontrollable situation outside the building where there is a source of low level chi. If you at all can, block off access from doors and windows towards this direction.

Tip: Enhance with Fire and Wood to build the Qi of the Vivacity and Vigour Star 9, and in doing so create a 'Bridge' or cycle of energy between Metal 6, the Fire and the Wood. (more on this in Manual 2 available from HTC...)

NORTHWEST: The Wealth Sector for 2011 is visited by the Star 5 of Change, Potential etc...could mean a change for the better, but its always going to be like squeezing through the gritty tube of life. Thank goodness for Star 8's shining beauty.

Tip: Keep your Wealth Star enhancements in place, but think of that saying 'less resistance, more assistance'. If financial situations are not 'coming together', and you feel you are being pushed in a direction that gives you discomfort, take a step back, be the 'Ultimate Objective Observer', and see what the message might really be.

NORTH: The Vocation (Career and Life Purpose) and 3, 9 is a complementary boost for that empowering vibe in the West. Its great when Creativity comes in to help out with Vocation hey? :)

Tip: Go in with the Wood and Fire representations. Tall, column-like structures in Fire Colours, or Stars of Green and Blue.

NORTHEAST: In the Contemplation (Knowledge and Self Cultivation) the presence of this chatty Star 7 coudl really be distracting, especially if you have this area set up as the perfect Zen space specifically for contemplation. However, if its the Home Office or HBB space, you may find it helpful to do a little networking fest as the energy of communication will be with you. Star 1 is not only Wisdom, but also Expresssion! :)

Tip: Implement Water Energy Signature in the space to support the Star 1 'Angel of Sheng Chi' vibe, and, help to subdue any of the more 'mad as a hatter' crap from Star 7.

With the Solstice on June 21 ish, and the flux of energy starting to gather pace for next year's 2012 'super-intuition-fest', it can feel like you may not be 'Doing Enough' as a Being. I've put together a new Gem Essence made from a Super Seven stone, and as part of my new project, Magic Earth Mumma, its available on the Etsy shop now. Might come in useful for some as a part of your Solstice ritual. You can read more about Gem Essences on the MEM website.

Super Seven Gem Essence 25ml dosage bottle $15.00 + pp

Blessings

Nette

xxx

May forecast...better late than never.... :/

2011-05-12T08:51:00.000+10:00

Ok. So I know I wrote that I would have gotten the 'new thing' sorted out for Flying Stars etc by this month, but as you may be able to tell, things have been oh so slightly busy, and I haven't really got my stuff together. May's forecast is just under a week 'late' due to the Feng Shui month beginning on the 6th of May. We've also just been through the Southern Hemisphere's Samhain eve (Halloween), that magic time when we find our Minds attracted to nostalgia, deeper meaning and ultimately, gratitude.

Lets get to it. What do you 'need to know' this month?
CENTRE: Oh dear oh dear oh dear oh dear. ... I dislike Star 5 and 7 together at the best of times, but really not in the Centre of my building. It brings 'change', it promotes confusing speech, it can be a royal pain in the arse to be diplomatic all *blinking* month, but, that is what you'll be focusing on for the next few weeks. Diplomacy. Deep Breathing. Thinking before reacting. It can also promote a little dipsomania, so be aware of it and avoid it. Star 7 is 'Pleasure and Destruction', which is excessive drinking for 'relaxation' or to 'unwind' and then it rolls on and on etc.
Tip: Avoid Fire representations in the Centre area of your building, use Black or Dark Blue instead, as these will distract the Earth energy of the Star 5 and subdue the Metal energy of Star 7. Use fluid shapes and designs, artistically draped throw rugs or scarves etc ;]

EAST: Quite frankly there is the distinct possibility of a shytestorm in Family and or Health. Star 3 moves on in to the East with its need to push and expand itself, however Star 5 of pure potential is already there, so they're kind of like two star forwards trying to outdo each other. It can be exhausting.
Tip: Metal-up the East this month to avoid contractual 'issues', health problems due to work overload or emotional ills from conflict/arguments/hurtful point-scoring sarcasm etc. Beautify with White, Silver, Gold, Irridescents etc...make it light and sparkly. Remove Red or other Fire representations if possible, even though Fire does burn up the 3 Star Wood energy, you would only be feeding the Earth energy of the 5 Star. And one just doesn't do that!

SOUTH: Health alert here as well, as the Star 2 (Earth) is bolstered by the visiting Star 9 (Fire). While Star 9 is an Angel and promotes great social Qi, it has the possibility, given low level energy input to feed any negativity of the Star 2 Annual in the Perceptions (Fame and Reputation) sector.
Tip: Metal-up again, and use things like the Golden Gourd or Wu Lu, and Sal Water Cure especially if this is a bedroom or kitchen.

www.HolisticTherapyConnections.com This is part of the Calender page for May in the AIG 2011, simple and easy to follow instructions for energy layers each month.

NORTH: Good energy combination here for a little bit of entrepreneurial conquest re money, business, career, promotion etc....Star 3 is Ambition, and Wood energy, climbing, growing, ever 'on the up',...and Star 1 is Water, flowing, 'confluence', converging, and it is also Wisdom, Ideas etc. These two promote a vibration of celebrity. Be your idol and go for it :)
Tip: Encourage with Black and Dark Blue, Greens, lusciousness and fresh air! Great spot for some healthy space clearing and a great Lucky Bamboo specimen.

NORTHEAST: Beautiful energy combination for the Contemplation sector here with the Monthly Wealth Star 8 teaming up with that wise Star 1 here too.
Tip: Meditate on this one. Draw in those future dreams and concoct the plan. See it and believe it will manifest :) Support and Nourish this combination with Earth and Metal combined eg: square or rectangular metallic objects or round and earthy coloured objects.

NORTHWEST: Celebrity energy again here with the combination of Rich and Famous Star 6 'Authority' teaming up with the Annual Wealth Star 8 'Wealth and Happiness'. All in the Progression (Travel and Helpful People) sector. Be alert to a mentor, helping hand, welcome supporter etc popping in to your life and fixing up something that you've been struggling with.
Tip: Fire it up! Use representations of Fire and Earth to Support and Nourish this combination. Lovely for a bowl of Fire and Earth coloured gemstones....

WEST: The Creativity sector is going to be the hot spot for social interaction. Chatty Star 7 wants to party and she's brought along her bestest bud Star 9 The Angel of Vivacity and Vigour. Happy happy joy joy :)
Tip: Enjoy this opportunity to socialise with a close group or throw a party. It will help to be upbeat with all communications if this is your office or business space too. Keep the energy high level with a gentle space clearing or some energy cleansing of the area.

SOUTHWEST: Be aware that Star 2 comes into the Connections sector and may influence our Relationships. There is a possibility that our desires may be compromised by obligations this month.
Tip: Release resentments and flow with the service needed. You are in a position to assist so draw strength from knowing someone needs you. I would also pop a Salt Water Cure or Wu Lu in here perhaps..especially if its a bedroom.

SOUTHEAST: Possible antagonism here with Authority Star 6 curbing the Passionate Star 4. If you are working here in this sector its not the month to promote yourself or a long held project to anyone. Bide your time. Patience is a virtue...
Tip: Calm this sector with representations of combined Fire and Water.

Have a fabulous, wonderful, diplomatically pleasing month everyone! :)) xxx
Jannette

The Annual Influences Guide and Calender 2011 is now discounted...and we aren't even halfway through the year! Normally $50 you can now get all this Feng Shui insider knowledge for only $30. Packed full of information to help you sail on through the layers of energy each month, and with the opportunity to ask and receive personal feedback, this is a great offer not to miss out on.

Express Post delivery of your Guide and Calender means you could have it in your hands within 3 days... payment by Mastercard or Visa via PayPal or contact me direct for EFT details.

If you'd also like a little 'exercise' for your Feng Shui muscles, check out the article 'House Feng Shui' on the website. It's also available as a downloadable PDF, so you can print it out and fill it in as part of the project.

Raw Ferments and my story

2011-04-16T22:55:00.000+10:00

I have had Candida infections since I was a child. I know this now because I look back on the symptoms and see what they were, but never diagnosed as. Back then, when I was a child, everyone had lollies, and cakes and things. That's what children ate. Up until relatively recently in my own life I believed that sugar just went in as 'quick energy' and children would 'run it off', but that's just not the case. Sugar feeds yeast bacteria, that's why you add it to a sourdough starter, or a beer wort...it gets the yeast ecstatic about LIFE and it goes nuts!

No one ate raw ferments in my family. NO ONE. I don't even remember extended ethnic members of my family eating raw fermented foods...yet it is one of the foods that allowed humans to survive and thrive. So why aren't they in our diets more now? Makes you wonder. The pallet of modern humans is not tuned into 'sour' very often. Seems we spend most of our eating experience with 'sweet', 'savoury', 'creamy', 'spicy' and others, completely leaving our 'sour'. I've tuned back into experiencing the *Zzzzzing!* of sour with my fermentation experimentations.

I've had to get re-educated regarding foods, and types of foods that are 'good for me', ie: less or no sugar and more live, raw, fresh and fermented foods,... and that is why there is always a fermented food portion in my smoothies to bring that all important 'good bacteria' quotient into my intake.

Straining the 'first set' of Kefir grains through muslin over a metal seive. This Kefir is made on whole organic milk and produces a fizzy, zesty, tangy, creamy drink that does not smell like off milk at all. It is also packed with essentials for good health and 'beyond'! Best of all, if you re-ferment the solids of the milk, you can make your own Quark :) Its like a tangy cottage cheese...great with Avocado and fermented Carrots...really, really yummy.... You can also use Kefir topically, that is, applying it directly to skin irritations. It cools and heals in minutes.

There are a few good recipes up here on the blog for fermenting your own veges. Quick, cheap, safe ways to include crunchy, zesty, beneficial fermented foods into your diet this week if you want...The benefits are astounding especially if, like me, you are suffering or 'dealing with' Candida infection, have skin irritations, food allergies and the like. Simply by accessing the right kind of natural fermented foods can rebalance your digestive system and take back your Health!

Blessings
Jannette
:)

Tuning into Love 027 - 11 Seconds of Silence

2011-04-16T22:43:00.000+10:00

Our lives seem to be getting busier and busier. How do we make time for our Self? You know, that person who lives within you, supporting all your conscious thoughts, waiting for dreamtime so they can come out and play?

What about giving that person a little respect and assistance to help YOU out during the rush and pull of everyday life? :)

11 seconds of silence is something I've been tuning into regularly to avoid the slope downwards into distress, frustration or 'losing it'. Its simple.

Move away from what you are doing.
It could be the computer. It might be looking after children or someone you care for. It might be getting angry at an inanimate object for not working properly (I do this with kitchen utensils all the time...sad, but true) or at a telemarketer who repeatedly won't take the hint and stop talking....whatever it is, leave it alone, put it down, wait until you can move away peacefully, whatever....just get to your own space.

Begin with a breath in. Release. Again. Release.

In your Mind visualise the numeral 1. Allow it to glow, give it blossoms, or lights, or symbols. Enjoy what you see behind your eyes.
Move to the numeral 2, and give it the same treatment.
Again, on to the numeral 3, and so on. Go all the way to 11 and stop.
Breath again. And Release. Breathe Again. And Release.

How does that feel now... :) ?

Relationships in a Time of Change

2011-04-16T22:35:00.000+10:00

Its amazing that the turn into what I know as Star 8 Period (2004 - 2024) was so life changing for virtually everyone. Star 8 is The Angel of Wealth and Happiness, but also a reflective and solidifying energy influence, and it encourages Contemplation of all kinds. I feel this layer of energy descending on the planet had many outcomes, but two distinct ones seem to be people who heartily embraced it with gusto, and those who felt irritated by the 'slow down' message it has.

Relationships and Connections of all kinds went into a state of flux at this point too. Star 5 (open change, uncomfortable change, raw potential) moved into the Relationships sector in 2004 as well...our roles as partners are being redefined, and its difficult if we aren't flexible. The idea of flowing with it is what I'd encourage for both parties, but also very open and gentle and loving communication. Adults can respect each other and speak as adults with feeling and compassion.

It is the South West of the property, so I am encouraging everyone who is in a relationship to clear up the SW, make it 'perfect' as possible. love it. spend time together there doing things...even if that is just having morning tea or afternoon drinks...whatever. Burn some White Sage now and again and even put in a herb or two to heighten the earth energy of the area.

Love from Jannette
xxx

Flying Stars and Holistic Feng Shui Forecast for April 2011

2011-03-29T15:02:00.000+10:00

Wow, so here it is, potentially the last forecast from Holistic Therapy Connections, but not the last one from me at all :) My intention has been to make Flying Stars Feng Shui accessible for anyone to look at, with little explanations that are useful if you're learning this style of Feng Shui, and I'll continue to do that.

What's in store during April? Well lets gets stuck in and have a look!

First up...Mercury goes Retrograde as of March 31 all the way up until April 22. What does this mean? Means that you can expect journeys to be longer, or stalled, or delayed or just stopped. Don't count on communication technology to help you out. Breathe deeply and just wait till later. Be occupied with self development and do lots of 'behind the scenes' kind of work.

For us here in the Southern Hemisphere this suits just fine. The energy is on the contracting, inward moving spiral, downwards reaching into the Earth, its a time of collecting nuts so to speak.

Lets notice the Centre Palace energy first up. The combination of both Metal Agent numbers is called 'Crossed Swords' and has the potential to bring with it arguments, fighting and physical agression. Also, on the practical side of life, beware if you have the Kitchen in the centre of the house, or a hobby room, as injuries with sharp blades are a 'real' potential.
Remedy: Water in Shape and Colour - Black and Dark Blues, shiny surfaces, wavy and irregular shapes. Holistically, use representations of Calm and Beauty...curved statues of Kuan Yin, Mother Mary etc, these all help with this particular combination of influences.

A similar story happens in the North Vocation sector indicating a potential for arguments and petty fighting with colleagues, and it has usually got something to do with one party being overtly 'ambitious'...as is the influence of that 3 Star.
Remedy: Metal in Shape, Colour and Sound - Gold, Silver, White, Irridesence, Round and Globular forms, music made with metallic instruments ie: chimes, gongs, piano, etc.

In the SW the combination of 3,4, both Wood Agents, can mean that 'rivalry' energy comes to visit. If the kids are in here it can mean more squabbling than is usual (or tolerated), and for 'the grownups' sleeping here it can bring a time of second guessing as two options seem to be fighting for attention.
Remedy: Fire in beautiful, soft and delicate Form - Pink, Lilac, Peach, Blossoms, soft textured fabric.

The West has a pretty gorgeous kind of vibe to make up for all of this :) with Star 8 and 9 teaming up to bring in that Wealth, Health, Happiness frequency, and all of it in the Creation sector! woohoo ! A super duper spot to doodle, create, paint, brainstorm, activate and plan out the 'next big fantastic thing'.
Tip: Set up a workspace and imbue with Fire and Earth Agent in Shape and Colour - Red and Browns in pointy, triangular, star-like, square, rectangular and cubic shapes.

Gorgeousness continues in the NE with Wisdom Star 1 balanced perfectly with the energetic and Vivacious Star 9. The Contemplation sector allows for smooth Reflection, which is of course the easiest path to Wisdom.
Tip: Meditate Here. So make it restful, undistracting, perfect, calm, comfortable.

The East with this pesky and irritating Star 5 all year is being painful for anyone with a true passion (Star 4) and a front door in this direction. Take it easy and up the dosage of your Metal Agent here.
Remedy: Metal in Shape, Colour and Sound...as previous in North for this month...

Ditto this for the SE this month as that Star 5 visits Star 6 to really put into perspective what is happening astrologically with the whole Mercury Retrograde. 'Uncomfortable Change' is pure potential...but it buggers up our Authority over any plans. Learn to BE FLEXIBILITY in physical form...you can do it.
Remedy: Metal in Shape, Colour and Sound...etc.

Romance potentials glide through the NW and the Progression sector is alive with 'what if's'. Do you meet your twin-flame? Do you get a new pal? Do you just begin to LOVE something all the more because you're going to notice how damn gorgeous it IS? Anything is possible!
Tip: Love it up. This space will respond to flickering of tealights, sweet scents of Rose, Jasmine and Neroli. Make it pretty and spend time here with your loves or someone you love :)

Lastly the Perception sector in the South and a heads up for all those who 'mother' things. The combination of 2,1 is Propulsion to the extreme. Take time out from analysing things. Step back, and smell the eucalyptus.
Remedy: Metal in Shape, Colour and Sound, but also, pop in the Salt Water Cure if you haven't already. Salt promotes those all important negative ions into our atmosphere, balancing the effects of electrical devices so often associated with modern life and work (she writes on her laptop while laying in bed)... !

Have a Quiet and Uneventful April everyone. Stay Safe, Remain Calm and lets just get on with it.
xxx
Jannette
:)

A Major Shift is now occurring

2011-03-29T09:41:00.000+10:00

Hello to All

This past month or so has seen an enormous amount of change, flux, F.U.Q'd energy and a poignant influence of Loss for the whole planet. I feel this is a massive message of progression for me personally, and with the recent tragedy of losing a database that took six years to compile, (yes, get in touch via Facebook or via Jannette@HolisticTherapyConnections.com to get my new email address...) I'm taking the hint and changing everything. In comparison to what else has been happening world wide, my 'issues' are pithy at best, downright irrelevant to most.

I can't quite get over how good it is feeling to just agree to 'let this go' and allow it to float further out into the cosmic sea of cyberspace, where it will find little pinpoints of Light and travel its own course. Maybe it's an orbit and I'll see it come back soon enough...who knows (who really cares?).

'John William Waterhouse', The Sorceress...how very apt :)

For those who have been purchasing the Annual Influences Guide for Flying Stars and Holistic Feng Shui, I will continue to keep on doing the Monthly Forecasts and write up a few ideas I have relating to interpretation of the Five Agents and the Nine Stars. After all, its a passion of mine and I do so feel uncomfortable not fulfilling an agreement I'd made with you to provide the more in depth analysis of the energy influence combinations each month. From May, the Forecast will be placed on a new blog...but I'll leave a notice up here about it so that you can find your way.

HolisticTherapyConnections.com will close as of April, for a short while and re-open when the time is right.
You'll be able to purchase essences, and more (lots of new wonderful things, like 'Energy Signature Aromatherapy', a subtle blend of essential oils, base oils, and essences from flowers, to gems and atmospheric essences too!) from http://www.magicearthmumma.com/ in the very near future. I'll be sorting that all out during April. Retrograde (March 31 to April 22) is a time of plotting I feel...

Magic Earth Mumma is something that's been 'in process' for almost a year or so...and it already has its own blog! Pop on over to see what's going on and say hello :)

Talk to you soon
Lots of Love
Jannette
xxx

How Green Is My....Smoothie

2011-03-26T07:36:00.000+10:00

Very very green in fact...
In a new set of posts I'll be investigating my own lifestyle changes and choices related to 'Going Green'. Join me as I discuss my personal observations of the benefits and pitfalls of accessing this way of living.

So first up...the inspiration...my VERY Green Smoothie, just made, now...*sip* which looked so surprisingly irridescent GREEEEEEN, that it made me stare...

The Recipe for VERY Green Smoothie

Home-grown Organic Oregano, Parsley and Mint...about a handful of leaf of each
A stalk of Organic Celery chopped into 'bits'
A 'slosh' of Organic Cloudy Apple Juice
A 'slosh' of home-made fermented Raw Honey and grated Ginger drink (I'll put that recipe up soon...)
Pulse the mixture in a blender to break up the larger leaves and celery bits.
Whizz on high for 30seconds to really break up the celery strings, then down to low setting for about 20 seconds.
Voila! A VERY Green Smoothie.
(yes, you will find crunchy things to chew whilst you sip)

So I bet you're wondering why I do this. Perhaps you're not, but I'm going to tell you anyway.
Going Green has become a catch phrase for some companies to make money out of guilting the public into 'doing their bit for the environment', by purchasing some stuff in a plastic bottle that says it is 'green'. "Well yeah? Prove it...", I say. I need companies to explain the ingredients are produced with a conscience. I know I can't get all my modern conveniences with this integrity of manufacture, but I want the majority of what I consume to be ethically produced. If I, one person, makes this a priority, and help other people to see this as a priority, then it continues the swell in trend and in turn influences the manufacture of goods, propagation techniques of agriculture, and ingredients within consumables. Thats how I can get ethically produced and manufactured goods now of course ;) People demanded it and so it is available for purchase.

In that train of thought then, how is my VERY Green Smoothie so green? 50% of the ingredients were grown organically on my property, needing no transportation to my house at all. The soil to grow my herbs came from my worm farm compost, comprised of broken down green waste from my house, and again, no transportation needed. The juice is organically grown from SE Queensland (where I live), as was the celery, both obtained from a local shop which I walked to.

Here in my VERY Green Smoothie, I've been able to use a naturally sweet raw ferment, (more about ferments in an upcoming post) and it works well with the dash of apple juice and the celery to balance. The *Zzzzing* comes from the Ginger! The herbs are powerful anit-bacterial, anti-viral, digestive aides and packed with Chlorophyll to help it all get into the blood easily.

So, in honour of the recently passed St Patricks Day, "Slainte!" And in tune with Earth Hour Day...or whatever its called... Happy green moustaches to all... :)

Jannette
xxx

Tuning into Love 026 - 'Its the simple things in life that make you Happy'

2011-03-20T11:25:00.001+10:00

GratitudeToday, my children are arguing over what to play before we leave the house to visit family.
Today, I have changed the sheets on my bed and am looking forward to sliding into bed tonight with that 'clean sheet sensation' I remember from childhood.
Today, I've had a celery, apple, pomegranate, flaxseed oil and superfood powder smoothie for breakfast.
Today, the dining table is tidied, with a new white tablecloth and doiley.

There's not much to this Gratitude mindset. Its as easy as looking around to find that I live in a country with no war. To see that my home is comfortable, secure, pleasing and provides my family with a sense of place.

The simplest things in my life bring me the greatest joys, and the most significant expressions of progression (some of you may know these as 'challenges' ;] ). My home is a constant source of expression, solution-finding exercises, and sanctuary.

What's your simple joy?

"I embrace my child's unique expression"

"I gather the Love and Joy, Safety and Happiness, that my Home offers me"

"I am Grateful for the Peace around Me"

Love and Blessings
Jannette
xxx

PS: I love the idea of a Gratitude Book, but think that it would be a marvellous expression of a life's appreciation to assemble over a period of time. Wouldn't you love to receive a Gratitude Book about YOU from birth to adulthood that your parents put together? or one about the first year of marriage/partnership compiled by you and your partner? There are any number of ways you could 'time frame' your Gratitude Book, ... good project huh?

Forecast for March - Flying Stars

2011-03-07T13:50:00.000+10:00

How does Time manage to ZOOOOOOOoooooom on by so quickly?!

This taken from the Annual Influences Guide 2011...

"Double Up months mean you shore up the most vulnerable areas of the East and South this year, making sure you have the Annual Influence Remedy or Cure in place.

Capitalise on the double up of the Wealth Star influence in the NW, NE and West, which indicates great energy from Creation, Progression and Contemplation.

Not a month to ask for promotion or to solicit help from your Family...as these matters are compromised by the double up of Star 2 and 5. Competitiveness in business is heightened with the 3 Star in the Vocation sector North."

NB: the remedies and or tips mentioned here are to be implemented in the sector being interpreted...

There is a potential this month for all who have an open Centre Palace in their homes and workspaces, to bring attention to what is real Joy and find Pleasure in Life beyond sensory stimulation. What is your heart's one wish? What would you do with today if there were no perceived limits?
Remedy: Bring brilliant Blue into the centre area of your building this month, ignite it with representations of Peace and Harmony.

In the East there will be a need to implement Metal in Shape and Colour and Sound too. Double up months mean you 'up the dosage' to your building. Avoidance is nicest when it comes to The Emperor Star. Quieten this space down if you can, use another door, sleep or work in another area of the building.
Remedy: Implement Silver, Gold, Pearl, White etc and Round or Globular shapes, play Piano or temple 'bell and gong' music regularly or have a metal Wind Chime in place.

Same goes for the South with the Star 2, however, double ups of Star 2 energy usually increase in clientele for businesses involved in any kind of healing, as people are attracted to the 'health' vibe of Mother energy that Star 2 emits.
Remedy: Salt Water Cure in rooms, and Sound of Metal outside in the form of a metal wind chime or bells. Add Kuan Yin, Mother Mary, Bridgit, Gaia, or similar, to bedrooms for connection to the highest vibrations of Mother energy.

The North has a infusion of 'get up and go' ambitious energy from Star 3, this is powerful stuff folks, but keep a rein on the Conflict potential.
Remedy: If in a family home I would suggest to implement Pale Fire colour, or brilliantly soft textures of Red colour. If a home office or study is in this area of the family home bring words like Peace, Fairness, Integrity, Kindness, Purpose, etc into the room with artwork. I would suggest the same for a workplace office, but perhaps just adding a red rug to the office or a red cushion for furniture there can suffice.

In the West that gorgeous Star 9 is doubling up its high energy. Expect to be Inspired towards being CREATIVE in any fashion this month!
Tip: Feed this energy with Wood representations. Lucky Bamboo in beautiful vases, leafy ferns, even 'mother in laws tongue' plants will work with this due to their Fire & Wood form. I'd leave a pad and pencil or similar in a room here,...no doubt you will be struck by insight and need to write it or draw it immediately :)

The NW has the Annual Wealth Star doubling up! I do hope you took advice and cleaned up this area in preparation for this double up. I have, for symbolism's sake, repaired 'gaps' in tiling in this area, and planted new seedlings outside ;) All in time to welcome in the mojo...
TIP!: Clean up and add some clean running water this month to this area of the property. If it is the front door be especially observant of opportunities coming your way as you activate this influence with thoughts and Human Chi...powerful stuff also.

The Authority Star 6 in the SE area may prove to hinder or help your plans for any kind of wealth. If it has high quality energy to interact with you may see a 'governing body' or 'authority' within your life help you with wealth issues, however, if there is low level energy here in your property then you can expect to have plans thwarted with 'red tape' or other kinds of bureaucracy.
Tip: Give this energy a balance of Blue and Black for Water which may keep it 'moving forwards' and also Metal colours to support it. This makes me think of a night time sky, the cosmos, outer space, the infinite beyond...representations of galactic potential spring to mind as being helpful this month for Star 6.

The SW is going to get pretty Romantic with the Passionate Star 4 visiting this year and month. This is the Connections sector and the arrival of Star 4 here intimates that those in relationships will find deeper meaning and deeper connection, while platonic relationships or friendships, will also benefit from the alignment with real loves...after all, that's what our Passions are.
Tip: Imbue the space with soft and touchable Pale Fire colours. Peach and Cherry blossom aplenty :) A float bowl of candles in pale pinks and reds will also provide the atmospheric touch to this influence.

The NE and the quality of Insight it can achieve this month is limitless.
Tip: What a great and perfect month to find that daydreaming place in the NE of your property somewhere. A gazing window, a picnic bench, a soft bit of turf outside on the lawn at sunset, an early morning pad around a courtyard in this area...all will bring you a reward of insight if you but spend the time. Star 1 is Wisdom and Ideas and its doubled up on the usual home of Contemplation...

The Autumnal Equinox is here for us in the Southern Hemisphere on the 20th, along with the Full Moon, mojo rising already ;) Cooler weather, blue blue skies and the ability to wear clothes with sleeves... ;D yay!
** Mercury Retrograde from just after the Equinox in March to approximately 22nd April may bring delays or issues with travel and technology...stay calm, plan extra time for all tasks, trust that delays are sent to slow you down for a good reason ;) **

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Blessings
Jannette

Everyday Safe Skin Care

2011-02-26T08:02:00.000+10:00

Ever had a look at the amazing amount of creams and serums, lotions and potions there are on the shelves these days? Ever tried to say some of the ingredients on the back of the packaging?! Maintaining good skin is all about having a great dietary intake, and managing our lives so that stressful times are balanced with times of calm and peace too. Its not about which cream you use, or how often you stick to a rigid regime of 'cleanse/tone/moisturise'. However, it is good to have a maintenance program for when our skin needs some help. Hormonal 'times' in our lives, or if we are going through stressful periods, can affect the radiance and health of our skin, and that can have a big effect on the way we feel, our self confidence, and our outlook on life.

Here are a selection of everyday basic ingredients you can use to maintain your skin without buying into the false promises of commercialised, chemical laden products.

To clean - add one tablespoon of Ground Oatmeal to one teaspoon of Raw Honey. Wet your face then rub the mixture over your skin gently in upward circular motions, using a little water to make it gooey. Wash off with luke warm Water. (oats are very balancing for all kinds of skin types)

To tone and condition - Splash the face with ice cold clean water and Aloe Vera gel (fresh from a plant, you'll only need about half a teaspoon of clear gel) and then pat gently with a clean cloth. (aloe is very soothing and healing, as well as being a good firming agent for skin)

To moisturise - On damp skin (from the conditioning) apply two to three drops of cold pressed Coconut Oil or Rice Bran Oil, mixed with another half teaspoon of fresh aloe vera gel. Allow the oil to air dry for a few minutes and be absorbed. (cold-pressed virgin oils are excellent for plumping and nourishing our skin layers, mixed with aloe it is absorbed more easily by our skin)

My aloe vera plants looks a bit hacked at times as I'm always out there whacking off another spike,... :) but they are well loved and grow so easily in abundance with little effort. Aloe vera gel is excellent for burns, scrapes, cuts, blemishes, rashes, pimples, etc., but be aware that commercial products contain additives, preservatives and fillers, which might not be good for your skin. Always check the label and ask questions if you don't know what an ingredient is.

I'll be sharing more ideas about skincare from your kitchen pantry and garden in my book 'Scrub Yourself Silly', (available for purchase very soon!) which will have recipes for Soothing, Cleaning and Healing your skin and yourself. And if you want to know where you get safe, pure and potent skincare products already made up for you, then please visit my Miessence website, where you can buy certified organic products made without any synthetic ingredients at all.

Blessings for Bright and Beautiful Skin!
Jannette
:)

Tuning into Love 025 - "So far..."

2011-02-25T08:52:00.000+10:00

Wow, this year has certainly begun with its full share of Destruction from the Star 7 energy. We are all feeling the effects of shock, sorrow, displacement and sadness, but also there is immense hope, beautiful energy of compassion and kindness that is emanating from all of the events in the past two months. Humans are realising that we are here for each other. Out of all of this pain comes something as dazzling as human love. And for those of us who are still raw and bruised within the grip of grief, or experiencing first hand the grief of someone we care for, we can take heart that in time the shock eases, the pain eases, and the memories of the best times with those now lost, or times past, bloom soft and soothing.

"I now invite Beautiful Memories to my Mind"

Star 7 is the Ruling Influence for 2011 to Feb 2012, and its name is 'The Spirit of Destruction', with associations of Pleasure, Destruction, Joyousness and Speech. It has the energy of 'hidden messages' because the ancient way to write its name using a Trigram (three lined drawing) looked like a mouth speaking, and of its other association with the landscape of a marsh...shallow water (emotions on the surface) and unstable earth below. It is compelling for me as a student of Flying Stars Feng Shui to study the correlation of events this year with the Ruling Influence associations. Floods that have moved over our landscape and earthquakes that have rocked the stability of our world. While it is great to be forewarned of possible misfortune, it is quite difficult to predict what our planet will go through with pinpoint accuracy, and to do so can systematically destroy a flow and beauty to Life itself.

"I am Me because of the happenings of my Life"

For now, the emphasis is on looking to support those in need. If we are not physically close we can help energetically, by performing meditations, quiet contemplative moments sharing our Heart energy with anyone in need. If we are physically close we can open our homes, and our hearts to people who need comfort and sustenance. Its not about how much money you can or cannot donate, the currency of Love and Understanding, of really being there for someone, far exceeds any financial assistance we could offer. And yes, that means putting up with the question of 'why me', or patiently accepting that the natural instinct is to find someone to 'blame'. If you are providing assistance as a carer or counselor, you too are in need of support. A combination of therapies like 'time out' in silence, regular doses of Rescue Remedy (Bach Flower Essences) and soothing aromatherapy like Rosewood and Chamomile to encourage good sleep will help you cope with the emotional onslaught.

Destruction is always a catalytic thing. It brings about change and new growth. People find within the experience of Loss, emotions never felt, and reserves of strength they've never tapped before. With the event of Solstice 2012 coming up, there is much for the human race to consider. As an observer of planetary and galactic energy I see there is a powerful shift taking place during the last decade, it has been building and building from one massive display of action and emotion to another, each one changing the consciousness of our societies. The culmination of it all is something I trust the powerful force of Love that guides this reality has in order.

"We are all Infinitely Powerful and Loved"

So far, we have come, and so far we are here, and so far, we are able to provide relief, help, comfort, love and understanding for those who need it. So far. We have come SO far and wherever we are now, we will get 'there' from 'here'. Exactly where we are Now.
Blessings for Hope and Security, Love and Compassion
Jannette

Love my Miessence! and love a discount too!

2011-02-16T11:55:00.000+10:00

I know its a bit late in the month, but, Miessence run a promotion every February to celebrate their 'birthday', and its a huge discount on the membership cost. Usually a membership costs roughly $88 and for that you can choose to just buy your certified organic stuff with the great discounts, or, you can 'grow a business' with the help of the MLM set up that is Miessence. The cost this month is only $8.80, as they are 8yrs old :)

Eights coming in everywhere...nice.

I just received my monthly order of products from Miessence and had one of those gloriously happy acknowledgments about how fortunate and grateful I am to have bumped into this company years ago. I had unpacked my essentials (shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment, and dishwashing liquid) and found my little selection of thankyou sachets, and had a wonderful feeling of abundance. I'd gotten all these things at the click of my fingers...or the click of my keyboard really, but, at a 20% discount as usual, and delivered for free. Sooo-per! Plus I'd used some of my bonus payment to pay for it too...so it hadn't cost me a lot at all. Really happy when things like this happen! :))

So the deal is to sign up your membership before the end of the month, and then you can enjoy buying certified organic products at a discount all the time, and enjoy the possibility of growing your own business from it...IF you want to, there really is no hard-sell on this point at all. Miessence are great at answering questions and teaching about the organic industry...you'll find plenty of resources to look at if you choose to.

Get in touch if you would like to know more or just follow this link to my Miessence webpage. I'm always happy to talk about my Miessence... ;)

Many Blessings
Jannette

Email me: Jannette@HolisticTherapyConnections.com
Phone or txt: Mb 0427 152 756 9am-5pm, or by appointment at other times :)

Forecast for February 2011

2011-02-03T10:02:00.000+10:00

Wow, its here :) Officially we are at the turning point on the Solar Cycle, about to zoom on into the New Feng Shui Year overnight! This month's forecast sees the Ruling Star in the Centre change from the 8 to the 7, indicating a year of communication with both challenges and beauty. Always aim for the Beauty though..much nicer.

From the Annual Influences Guide and Calendar:

"The Ruling Influence for 2011 is Star 7, a complex energy relating to pleasure, joy, destruction and communication. Energy has two ‘sides’; its Yin and Yang aspects, and more than anything, Star 7 is an energy that is fundamentally ‘dual’ in nature. The Trigram is called ‘Dui’ or ‘Tui’ (pronounced ‘dway’ or ‘tway’) and represented by a three lined drawing (a trigram) depicting solid foundation (two Yang lines) with a shallow opening (one Yin line) at the top…it is often likened to a mouth in speech and for this reason Star 7 is related to the energy of talking. It can be useful for giving information, sharing, chatting etc, but also it can be responsible for gossip, arguing and sniping."

(There is loads more about what to expect from this dominant energy layer during 2011 in the AIG, available for order from www.HolisticTherapyConnections.com)

During February we have the wonderful occurrence of the Star 8 manifesting with this Ruling Star 7 in the Centre to help bring this energy up to a beautiful level. 8 and 7 are both the 'youngest' personality associations, and for this reason this combination is called 'Young Romance'. Its beautiful, but is also a sort of classical 'opposites attract' situation. Solid and calm Star 8 with chatty and joyful Star 7.

Because Star 7 is not in its most favourable position on the cycle of energy (it ruled between 1984 and 2004, so it's just lost it major influence) we will benefit from subduing it during 2011 by removing Earth representations from the Centre area of our buildings, and/or, implementing Water representations.

Star 7 in the Centre / Stability sector means that we will also benefit from inviting Joy into our lives with pure and high vibrational means during the year. I'd suggest a Bach Flower Blend of Beech (for tolerance), Impatiens (for patience and slowing down) and Cerato (to stimulate trust in your intuition). This blend is available as the 2011 Blend from the website for only $10, and will help you begin the year in good stead by taking a dosage course. You could also choose to place the essence in the Centre of your house to increase its 'usage' :)

Tip: Enhance the Star 8 with Fire representations, like beautiful gems in reddish hues, and subdue the Star 7 with Water representations, like black and dark blues in wavy designs.

So the Centre is all about seeking the easy, pleasurable, joyful expression of life; which is great, but how does this affect the other sectors of our buildings? Seeing as 'Perception is Everything', lets have a look at the South sector first and see what is going on there...

In the South the Annual Star is now 2, the Earth element and Mother personality. It is also not on its most favourable place on the cycle of energy, so the area in the South needs to be cleaned up and kept beautifully all year. Star 3 comes to visit for February, which can indicate arguments and disagreements based on ego. Release all that, its a matter of Perception. Change the way you are viewing someone's 'attack' to see it as their 'defense', and things work out in a more compassionate way.

Remedy: The Sound of Metal from a metal windchime, piano music, bells on the doorknobs here, etc...anything that can make that sound often and sweetly. Metal in Shape and Colour as well, so use round and fecund objects in White, Gold/Silver, Pearlescent and Irridescent shades. Put in place your Salt Water Cure now :)

The SW has the Passionate Annual Star 4 in residence this year, but is afflicted somewhat during February with the Star 5. We may feel confusion towards a specific relationship with this kind of combination, and may in turn feel that our connections to certain individuals are unclear. My suggestion is to back off and stay quiet, be diplomatic and reserved but kind, and get through to March where we will see the 'double up' effect of the Annual and Monthly Star aligning, which will bring a burst of renewed energy to this particular Life Aspect. Academics who sleep here will feel inspired again by their true loves, and lovers will feel inspired by their true loves. All good :)

Tip: Don't put the usual Pale Fire remedies in place for Star 4 yet. Use February as a month to quietly and slowly tidy this area up, removing anything that could be 'low level' energy.

In the West the balancing combination of (Water) Star 1 visiting the Annual Star 9 (Fire) sees ideas and wisdom visit inspiration and energy in the Creativity sector. SUCH a good spot this year for a workdesk/homeoffice/hobbyspace! Face West this year for best directional support for all endeavours.

Tip: Enhance with Fire representations, clean running water, and a tidy spot to do your work :)

The NW has the Annual Wealth Star in it all the way up until February 2012, so get stuck into the great energy layer here that invites beautiful synchronicity in all things to do with teachers, gurus, mentors, guardians of all kinds etc. It has the Vivacious Star 9 visiting during February, so do do do do do motivate yourself to clean up and gorgeousify this area of your building and property to manifest great wealth opportunities.

Tip: Enhance with Earth and Fire representations and clean running water inside and/or outside this sector of the property.

The North is going to get a boost of energy from the Star 3 all year which should make it easy for us to 'feel ambitious', however, Star 3 is capable of intensity leading towards Conflict, where its Competitive nature runs amok. Keep it in check with thoughts of integrity towards a higher purpose for all things relating to your Vocation. With the Star 4 visiting this month, our thoughts will again be moved towards what makes our hearts beat faster, and what our higher purpose is here on Earth now. Does your Vocation/Career/Life Purpose synchronise with your daily/weekly activities? Is your lifestyle aligned with your greatest good?

Remedy: Balance this energy with Pale Fire representations and images of Compassion.

The NE Contemplation sector is brought brilliant 'Sheng Chi' all year with the Annual Star 1 of Wisdom, Ideas and Expression aligning with the area that can help us ponder Life's broader issues. A good spot to enjoy setting up a meditation 'space', which could be as simple as removing a few things and popping a comfy cushion or three in place. This Star 2 visiting during February has the potential to cause mum's to feel oppressively pushed into action. If you sleep here and are a 'working mum', please take care of your energy levels by introducing a superfood or three, and detoxing too.

Tip: Organise this space to recieve great energy all year long, but for Feb, put in place a Salt Water Cure, or Salt Cure and take more notice of health (particularly digestive health) and energy levels.

The East has the unfortunate Star 5 in residence all year. As it is the Family and Health sector, it represents all that we do in Preparation for Life. PLEASE do clean this area, fix things that need to be repaired, brighten it up and air it out. Keep it quiet if you can. If it is your front door and you cannot change the entry to your home or business you will benefit from implementing some Sound of Metal cures and placing Rock Salt under the doormat, growing Holy Basil here, and generally doing some sort of 'clearing' energy maintenance on it all year. Star 5 is the agent of Change, and it can often be uncomfortable if left to find any low level energy. As this is teaming up with the Leadership and Authority Star 6, it has the potential to bring 'bad news' from superiors or governing bodies. It can also cause 'general mental confusion',....great hey?!

REMEDY: (Of course we need to Remedy this and prevent any sort of potential 'uck'!) Sound of Metal cure in place! Metal representations in shape and colour. Remove low level energy 'anything' and keep it clear. Do not face East for working extended periods of time during 2011. (more info in the AIG regarding other directional influences you may need to be aware of)

Finally, the SE, the Wealth and Growth / Abundance sector, and we see that the Authority and Leadership Star 6 is here all year. This can help all of us 'take the reins' and manifest our wealth into the reality we want. It approves 'direct action' towards your goals. Take some time, identify a strategy, put it in place and PROCEED.

The Star 7 visits this month and as these two are both Metal element, this combination is 'Clashing Swords', and can bring about fights and arguments, accidents with metal objects etc. It has the potential to bring reprimand from an Authority figure because of reckless talk. Zip the lip, nod politely and back away towards the door.

Tip: Input some Water in Shape and Colour during February to allay the potential conflict from the combination of 6,7.

Blessing for a great start to the Feng Shui New Year which occurs over tonight and during tomorrow on the 4th February 2011 :) Open up the windows and doors to the NE to receive in the Sheng Chi Angel Star 1, the West to receive in the Angel of Vivacity and Vigour Star 9 and the NW to receive and invite in that beautiful Angel of Wealth and Happiness Star 8!! wooohooo!

Sparkling Lights
Jannette
xxx

Tuning into Love 024 - 'Watching the Gratitude grow'

2011-02-02T08:35:00.000+10:00

Many years ago, I discovered that I felt really good when I loved where I was, instead of wanting to be somewhere else. I discovered that this feeling of being grateful for what I had made me feel wealthy, contented and happy. I felt 'good'. I didn't know at the time that I was tapping into any kind of 'secret' way of thinking that provided success and good health, I just noticed that it helped get me through some very tough life challenges, and situations that were 'bringing me down' ;)

With the rise in interest created by using concepts of 'being in the Now', we find that more and more focus is put on being or feeling grateful for what we have, even if what we have is only a few things left over from some disastrous occurrence. After a tragic happening in my own life I remember distinctly that focusing on what I still had helped me get through the worst of the pain and helped my recovery. Something as simple as realising that I could still walk (shakily) was liberating, because I knew I would get stronger and stronger, and walk easily again one day. And I do now.

I see so many websites and businesses now that focus upon Gratitude as a powerful force of Life. The Law of Attraction works with, or in tandem with, many other Universal Laws, but especially works well with Gratitude. And it doesn't have to be overtly difficult to find things to be grateful for.
I find that closing my eyes and requesting beautiful memories brings up feelings of Gratitude.

Remembering the sound of my Grandmother's chiming clock, and the smell of her house, and the carved woodwork in the doorways of her house. This memory fills me with Gratitude for the time I spent with her in my childhood; the endless pots of tea, the pikelets and jam :) I was loved and adored, and I had a place that I was welcomed into, and at that moment in my life I belonged there, completely. That's something I am truly grateful to have a memory of, because I use it whenever I feel like I am in the flux of Life, and without an anchor...I use these kinds of memories as my anchors.

"I am Loved and Treasured in all Time and Space"
"My Existence has Infinite Purpose"
"I am held softly in the arms of Grace"

Acknowledging my many wealths makes them to Grow even more. Have a look around, there is so much to be grateful for.

What are some of my simple joys?
Teacup print Pyjamas
Chatting, and the sound teacups make when in use
Comfortable sheets
Healthy children
The need to ask "?"
Blue sky, and clouds, and rain, and grass
Sunset
Plants in my garden that I can eat
Almonds in my pantry and Blueberries in my fridge
The desire to 'help', 'assist', 'serve'
Coconut Oil (SO MANY uses...)
Knowing that nothing really needs to be done quickly
Being taught to breathe out slowly when I stretch

...and now my Mind is just chugging away like a locomotive, accessing 'this and this' that I am grateful for, that I find joy and pleasure in...amazing to experience the sparkliness of the human Mind in its happiest state! :))
So good to sit back, and watch the Gratitude grow ;)

Blessings and Beautiful Dreaming of All Things That You Love
xxx
Jannette

How to promote opportunities for WEALTH ...

2011-01-31T16:31:00.000+10:00

So its Feng Shui New Year straight after Chinese New Year in 2011! That means we can get preparations completed and great new energy grids set up for you and your property to receive Peace, Health and Prosperity this year :) Great stuff!

What you absolutely need to know this year to promote opportunities for WEALTH:
Clear up and make gorgeous the NW area of your property and building. The Annual Wealth Star 8 is residing in the NW Progression (Travel and Helpful People) sector this year, and will be encouraging wealth opportunities via advice from Mentors, Gurus, Teachers, Good Samaritans, Guardian Angels and the like. The energy of the NW is one of Divine Synchronicity, where you are able to 'tap into' the collective consciousness and find exactly what you need when you need it.

*de-clutter - this promotes the good Chi Flow in all matters of wealth. If you have no 'space' in your physical living or working environment, then the Universe interprets this as meaning you have no room for new energy. When we don't de-clutter we may feel heavy, possibly distracted, and overwhelmed with the care and storage of possessions. Without an outflow there can be no beneficial inflow, only blockage, bloating, stagnation. Remove items that would keep you locked into unhappy memories, past problems or unbeneficial connections.

*clean - using environmentally conscious cleaning choices, remove dirt, smells, dust, rubbish, etc from the NW. View your work as if it was an invitation to the Universe to come on in with the wealth ideas!

*set an intention/affimation - what do you need in your life? what is your 'wealth' going to be? how would you like wealth to manifest in your life? Set aside some time to identify just what it is you are intending to attract this year to make you feel 'wealthy'. Write up an affirmation and place it in your diary, in a frame for the hallway table, or in an envelope to put into a Wealth Vase.
"I attract spontaneous windfalls of cash in Perfect Ways"
"My business' Prosperity increases every day"
"My family Love and Appreciate me just as I am"
"I invite the beauty of Time for All Things to manifest in my Life"
"I am now receiving Healing on all required levels of my Being"
You will figure out what your 'wealth' is... ;)

*Place a running water feature in the NW for this year, and clean the water regularly. This stimulates Chi Flow and 'activates' the wealth influence.

*Place some reddish coloured gemstones in the NW to support the Annual Wealth Star 8, which is an Earth element and nourished by Fire.

*Place images of things that imbue the space with a feeling of 'Flow'. Waterfalls, Rivers, etc, or icons like Arch Angel Micheal, Ganesha (Remover of Obstacles), Lakshmi, a Cornucopia (horn of prosperity), Golden Buddha, etc that invite in the kind of energy you require to help with your chosen affirmation.

Not sure where I got this image from....if its yours let me know so I can credit you with it :)

Use the Northwest area of your property or building as a place to take breaks, brainstorm with pad and pen, surf the net with a laptop, read, listen to radio programmes, watch TV...etc, any activity where you enable a conduit for messages to reach you...'unexpectedly'. ;)

Feng Shui New Year begins on February 4th 2011. Chinese New Year is on Feb 3rd 2011. In either case, its good to have done a stack of cleaning, tidying and clearing out before these dates. Clean the front door area too so that your property says 'hello! and Happy New Year' with the best possible appearance :))

You might find this post called 'New Year Feng Shui' helpful if you need a few more tips for New Year preparations. And you can find out all about the energy layers for 2011 in the Annual Influences Guide and Calendar available only from Holistic Therapy Connections.

Blessings for Peace, Health and Prosperity :)
Jannette

Tips for good health in perilous conditions

2011-01-20T07:51:00.000+10:00

In the last few weeks I've seen the massive clean up effort after devastating floods and tidal wave flash floods that have taken lives, left a path of utter destruction, and also a river of sewerage laden mud across and area that is difficult to actually comprehend. My home town of Brisbane has been inundated with floodwater. My brother's business went under, and everything is contaminated, nothing salvageable. So many people are without a clean environment to even rest in let alone 'go home' to.

Its not just one township dealing with the mess and sorrow, but several townships, towns and a whole city and outlying areas too. It is hard to take in just how many people are at risk from unstable ground, buildings, debris, and to have that coupled with severe pollution from the sewerage systems overflowing in these areas is simply horrific.

The advice from authorities is to dowse yourself and any salvaged possessions in 'disinfectant', but if you can get to supplies of natural disinfectants, you'll be much healthier than those who are having to use the 'commercial grade chemicals'. Your stock standard 'disinfectant' is loaded with colours, fragrances and chemicals that weaken your immune system, which is exactly what you'll need as supported as possible to deal with the harmful microbes in the environment for the next few weeks.

Alternatives to commercial disinfectants that work:

Eucalyptus and/or Tea Tree, Lavender, Clove, Thyme, Oregano, Rosemary Essential Oils - dilute with water to disinfect surfaces, wash clothes, skin (dilute well eg: approx 3 drops/L and do a patch test first), utensils and more.

White Vinegar and Water with Bi-Carb Soda - this is a cleaner and deodoriser. The vinegar is acidic and reacts with the salt of the bi-carb to create a fizzy, bubbly, cleaning miracle. Good for using on so many things! Use as an alternative to laundry powder or liquid, and instead of regular dishwashing powders and rinse aides too. Use as a mixture to wash kitchen items and cutlery, crockery etc. A good mix is 1 tablespoon of bi-carb to 1 cup of white vinegar and into a few litres of water for washing 'things'. In a washing machine, use 3 tablespoons of bi-carb soda instead of detergent, and a half cup of white vinegar instead of softener or rinse-aide. (if you can add some essential oil to these it will enhance the disinfecting ability)

Lemons / Citrus fruits - kill bacteria on contact. Use the skin chopped up and put into a sock and then into a load of washing. It will release the volatile oils that kill bacteria. Use the juice to wash kitchen items in and rinse off with diluted lemon juice in boiled water. Use the pith to scrub tiles, grout and basins. Rinse with diluted lemon juice or the vinegar-bi-carb-soda mix. Use a mixture of diluted lemon juice and clean water to spray 'clean rooms' to sleep or rest in. Lemon Oil is shown to kill 99% of airborne bacteria! (a suitable mix is 10 drops/500ml, shake well)

Boiling Water - kills bacteria and sterilises items for eating with, or preparing food on. Adding salt to the boiling water further enhances its purifying ability.

Salt - all salt is a purifier, and will help to keep your skin clean. Use ground salt straight with a little oil and lemon juice to make a good skin scrub to get rid of grease and muck out of your fingerprints and creases in the hands and wrists, elbows, kneecaps, toenails, feet, heels etc. Add some essential oil (about a drop per hand) to enhance the disinfecting ability. Scrub breadboards or food preparation surfaces with salt and lemon, rinse of with boiled water.

Colloidal Silver - This product is getting wider and wider attention as its uses are made known. Diluted into a spray bottle, this stuff kills bacteria and viruses on application. No rinsing necessary. It has no fragrance, is colourless and doesn't cause allergic reactions. It can be ingested to remove parasites from the digestive tract or added to water to ensure its safety, inhaled (as a vapour spray) to relieve sinus infection, sprayed into the ear, eyes or nose to address infections, and sprayed onto the skin, wounds, cuts, abrasions, stings, bites etc without causing stinging pain. Truly miraculous stuff!

Immune System Supporters for anyone, anywhere:

Get clean water, its imperative. Our cells respire using water, without it the whole body grinds to a halt and clogs = sickness. Average adult human consumption of clean water in 'normal' conditions is around 3.5L/day and more liquid coming from fruit and vegetables consumed. In these awful conditions being experienced by so many, it would be expected an adult would need closer to 5L/day.
If you can find vegetables and fruits like Cucumbers, Watermelon, Rockmelon, Citrus Fruits, etc, these will help your Kidneys stay healthy as they promote cleansing and natural body detoxification. Avoid eating meat as it sucks water from the body with the amount of energy it needs to be digested. Avoid low nutritional food like cakes, pastries, etc. (unless of course they are the only things available...)
Meditate or find some quiet contemplation. Stress is a huge strain on the immune system as it oxidises cells. Once this occurs the debris from the cell is chucked into the system to be detoxed...if this becomes overloaded, the body is at risk of having an immune system crash. Shock and sorrow are massive cell oxidisers. People constantly exposed to stress from war, displacement, natural disasters and food shortages have higher stress related illnesses specifically due to their weaker immune system response.
Keep fingernails and toenails cut short and cleaned regularly, its simple personal hygiene that will go a long way. Don't be tempted to eat anything without washing your hands thoroughly.
Wear protective barriers like face masks or handkerchiefs for your nose, mouth and ears while working in 'clean up' areas as airborne particles will carry harmful bacteria. Wash these orifices with salted water (saline solution = 1 cup water with half a teaspoon of salt dissolved).
Connect with help and get assistance for the emotional fallout. You deserve hugs, help and love.

Blessings to those who are doing it so tough at the moment. Sending Angels in all forms.
Jannette
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Tuning into Love 023 - 'What is your treat?"

2011-01-15T08:56:00.000+10:00

Since when does giving yourself a 'treat' equal piling up with processed sugar and gunk?
"I can't give that up! its my Treat!!"
I hear this when I talk about aiming for good health and making serious but life altering changes to the way we live. The whole concept of what 'normal food', normal life, happiness, fulfillment, is, is totally skewed. The concept of what a Treat is, is totally skewed.

A treat to me is when I get a meditation done without being interrupted by a little person needing help to go to the toilet. A treat to me is getting a half box of gorgeous smelling Mangos from my Brother, and then a box of Cherries too, and a half box of Lychees as well! What a treat! A treat to me is finding a place in myself that is quiet and responsive enough to help my children past an emotional issue. A treat to me is the smile on my partner's face and the twinkle in his eye when he is relaxed. A treat to me is finding moments of Peace.

A treat is not a pastry and cafe coffee. It's a bad food choice. Especially if you are doing this each week or each day as 'your treat'.
A treat is not ice cream. That's non-nutrition, heavy and undesirable to the human metabolism.
A treat is not a day out trolling through shops, mindlessly looking at consumables. That's a waste of time and energy.

Tuning into what I LOVE helps me in making good choices about my Treats. I love treating myself to the things that truly nourish me. I LOVE that I've made the connections in life that have brought me great teachers. I LOVE that I am still learning and still falling over at times...it gives me Perspective on the whole situation facing humanity. We aren't here to make treats for ourselves, they are already in place for us to enjoy.

"I LOVE my simple pleasures"
"I am provided for and Loved in so many different ways"

Beautiful Blessings for being able to acknowledge real blessings, small mercies and miracles.
Jannette
xxx

Everyday Body Cleansing Paste

2011-01-10T12:05:00.002+10:00

I'm currently writing a book with recipes for body care scrubs and pastes you can make with ingredients from your kitchen and garden. This little bit of smart kitchen witchery for beauty and health will be available through the website soon as a spiral bound book, but for now, here's a sample recipe...

My organically home-grown garden Mint with the Oatmeal, Coconut Oil everyday paste.

Everyday Body-Care

Do you need a Scrub everyday? No. I would recommend it as something to do about once a week. The mix below is for an ‘everyday body cleansing rub’ that you can make up and use in the shower or in the bath. It is smooth for quick and easy application each day. Because it contains Oats and Coconut Oil, you won’t have to moisturise your skin after the shower, and, best of all it can be used as a shaving cream too.

Everyday Body Cleansing Rub

Add ¾ cup of Oat Flour (ground oatmeal to a fine powder), ¼ cup Coconut Oil, 1 teaspoon of ground Rock Salt, 10 drops of Tea Tree Oil and 5 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil to a bowl, and mix until you have a combined all of the ingredients into a mixture that resembles bread crumbs. (if its cold weather, your coconut oil may solidify, so you might need to do this mixing in a bowl over a smaller bowl of hot water...as if you were melting chocolate.

This recipe makes approximately enough for a week. Store in a glass jar.

To use in a shower: 1 teaspoonful in a cupped hand, add enough water to make a paste, gently rub it into damp skin before washing off.

To use in a bath: 1 or two tablespoons into a luke warm bath, swoosh around luxuriantly...then rinse off with a quick blast of water under the shower.

(It’s best to have a teaspoon with it so that fingers aren’t being put into the mixture)


I used the 125ml plastic pump pack and pre-mixed the dry ingredients for use, and, I also used a handful of my own mint through this for an extra fresh feeling!

Of course you can choose to substitute the essential oils for others like Lavender, Eucalyptus,Orange, Peppermint or Cedarwood etc... There's a page in the book that explains all about substituting and omitting ingredients so that you can begin to make your own recipes up to suit what you have in reach. This is a truly luxurious everyday treat to make for yourself, and seeing as it has absolutely no synthetic ingredients you are helping your body truly 'cleanse'.

My book is called 'Scrub Yourself Silly'. A 25page 'do-it-yourself' guide for fabulous healthy skin. Chapters include: 'Scrubs for Soothing', 'Scrubs for Cleansing', 'Scrubs for Healing', and a glossary of chosen ingredients too.

Due for release soon at a cost of $10 plus delivery.

(and I'll be stocking empty jars, and pump packs so you can store your concoctions too)

Blessings for Smooth and Gorgeous Skin Happiness