Traditional Chinese Medicine
Curiosity: The Art of Sacred Wonder
Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart
and try to love the questions themselves…
~~ Rainer Maria Rilke
Greetings to all my precious people!!
Jupiter, the planet known as the “Great Benefic,” is widely regarded as a planet of expansion, abundance, and wisdom. When it returns to Cancer, the Water Sign, on June 9, and stays until June 2026, it reminds us of its “benefic” offerings: a path toward spiritual growth, enlightenment, and a supported quest for knowledge. The last time Jupiter graced Cancer was between June 2013—July 2014, so let us take a moment to reflect upon what happened during that time in our lives. There will be a nugget of inspiration, insight, and possibility waiting to be acknowledged. continue reading
Igniting Fierce Self-Compassion
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection.
~~ Buddha
Greetings to all my precious people!!
Major transition and recalibration is the highlight of this week and beyond, as Saturn enters the fire sign Aries on May 24, for the first time in nearly three decades. Saturn represents the archetype of The Wise Old One in Jungian psychology, embodying the aspects of maturity, stability and grounded realism, and it reminds us that time stands still for no one. Between now and 2028, be on the lookout for the reality checks we didn’t choose but surely need. The resistance we manifest, the magical thinking we utilize, the beliefs we were handed down and cling to without question. Saturn is responsible for throwing up obstacles so that we might face them, gain resilience and continue to grow and evolve into a new life stage. continue reading
How Acupuncture Combines with Adjunctive Therapies for Holistic Wellness
You might not think of combining acupuncture with other holistic wellness practices, but it is a great option to pair with a variety of adjunctive therapies. Let’s look at three different options to see how they might compliment each other and benefit a patient’s overall health and wellness journey.
Perhaps the easiest way to express this concept is through the story of a fictional patient. Let’s look at the life of “Emma” and use her to illustrate just what such a wellness journey might look like. When Emma first walked into her acupuncturist’s office, she carried more than just physical pain. Years of chronic stress had manifested as migraines, insomnia, and a persistent feeling of being unmoored. Traditional medicine offered her temporary relief, but she longed for something deeper — a way to reconnect with herself and cultivate lasting well-being. That’s when her practitioner introduced her to a holistic approach, weaving together acupuncture with complementary therapies like sound bathing, essential oils, and herbal medicine.
Your Symptoms are Sacred
To enable us to learn how to know ourselves, we need history,
for the past continues to flow through us in a hundred channels.
~~ James Hillman
Greetings to all my precious people!!
The most intense Full Moon of the year occurred on Monday May 12. The Flower Full Moon coincided with the Theraveda Buddhist observation of Vesak, marking the day the Buddha was born, became enlightened and died. This celebration is always a time of joy, reflection, and intentionally practicing the Buddhist principles of compassion, tolerance, and service. Mark a reminder on your calendar, or in your journal, and return to that Flower Full Moon date in the future—taking note of the changes unfolding over the course of weeks and months. Remain curious about the shifts—and begin to search for a pattern in the events, thoughts, and choices that offers wisdom—a truth that will resonate with you. continue reading
Everything In Life Is Vibration
Humans don’t awaken in their comfort zone.
They awaken when they are taken out of their comfort zone.
Adversity forces you to go deeper; it is a time of great opportunity.
– Eckhart Tolle
Greetings to all my precious people!
The month of May is bursting with blooms and an abundance of celebratory activities that include religious and educational rites of passage as well as seasonal transitions. Next Monday, May 12, an intense and cathartic Full Moon in Scorpio will add to the deep vibrational themes of shift and change in this year of the Yin Snake. There is so much stirring about—and we are all affected by it in some way, shape or form. Astrology and cosmology aside, the theme of this week is creation, vibration and healing—according to the natural way of the world that we inhabit. continue reading
