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Navigating the Holidays: Compassion, Awareness, and Choice The festive season is well underway now, and although we can be lulled into the fantasy that everyone is joyfully singing Christmas carols, and helping each other decorate the house in magical twinkling fairy lights whilst the most sublime cooking and baking smells stream forth from the kitchen…. , the reality is that more often it can bring a real mix of emotions: including stress, nostalgia, resentment and even grief. The good news is that it is possible to keep the ‘spirit of Christmas’ alive if you are willing to be honest with...

For millennia, the Winter Solstice has been a deeply revered moment in human history. It marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, after which light begins its slow return, heralding renewal and hope. From Stonehenge in England to Newgrange in Ireland, and even ancient structures in Egypt and South America, civilisations worldwide built monuments perfectly aligned to capture the solstice sun. These sites reflect humanity's awe of celestial events and their connection to cycles of life, death, and rebirth. What Did Our Ancestors Know? These great structures weren’t merely...

The December Full Moon in Gemini shines like a cosmic beacon, a night of illumination and connection. As if this weren’t powerful enough, Mercury—the ruler of Gemini—chooses this very day to station direct, amplifying the celestial charge. For those seeking clarity, renewal, and alignment, this is no ordinary lunar event; it is a portal of potential. Whether you’re stepping into the energy of this Full Moon for reflection or manifestation, its unique alignment with Mercury's forward motion offers profound opportunities to recalibrate your thoughts, relationships, and soul’s path. The Energy...

The Benefits of Microdosing with Banisteriopsis Caapi: A Journey to Subtle Transformation In recent years, the practice of microdosing—taking small, sub-perceptual doses of a substance to gain its benefits without experiencing a full-blown psychoactive experience—has gained considerable attention in wellness circles. While much of the conversation has centred around microdosing with substances like psilocybin or LSD, a lesser-known but deeply revered plant, Banisteriopsis caapi, has begun to emerge as a powerful ally in this practice. What is Banisteriopsis Caapi? Banisteriopsis caapi is a...