Attuning to the whole 

Pisces 2008 This Pisces edition will be a look back at the seminar with Prof. Tarnas, Tom Kok and myself, as the theme of the evening fitted perfectly within the Pisces family. Tom opened the meeting with his usual panache which set the scene for the evening. Unfortunately due to too much chatting and waiting for cakes (Pisces can have …

Loneliness vs. the ‘real me’. 

Aquarius 2008 Having been an astrologer for many years, it is not often now that I resort to looking up meanings for planets and signs. However it is sometimes well worthwhile to check what is ‘out there’ in the world of information. Each month I brainstorm with myself (a fun occupation!) about a topic for a post. I imagine that …

New Year’s Resolutions – but why now?

Capricorn 2008 Resolutions – things we think we should have, but love to hate. We have reached Capricorn again – that sign of ‘shoulds’ and goals and missions. Getting serious about things and achieving that ideal – the thing we think we should be – thinner, a non-smoker, a moderate drinker, an exerciser. We will have more time for ourselves. There are …

Evidence based belief? Is science a religion?

Sagittarius 2007 Professor Richard Dawkins, Enemies of Reason: “In Ayurveda or clairvoyance, homeopathy or astrology, we’re confronted by those who deny evidence of the real world and instead bend reality around a dogmatic belief system handed down by tradition. Sceptical, rational enquiry is always the best approach. We don’t have to follow the herd and buy into trendy untested health …

Power and Passion – Why do we give them up?

Scorpio 2007 “In every corner of the world people find fulfilment in their area of passion. If you’re still looking for an answer to the question “what do you want to be when you grow up,” it’s probably time to identify your own passion.” This is a quote from an article by Dan Bobinski “The Power of Passion” (see website …