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8 of Swords. Don’t feed the fear

27 Wednesday Mar 2019

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8 of swords from the Goddess Tarot deck

“I’m so scared. What if I ask my boss for a promotion and he refuses me.”

“If I ask her out I’m afraid she’ll say no.”

“What if I fail my exams?”

“Will my father be angry with me if I tell him ?”

“I fear I will never get another job if I quit.”

Who doesn’t have fears. Fears are part and parcel of being human. And whenever the 8 of Swords appears as an answer to a question related to something that’s making you anxious, you can be pretty sure that the fears are not coming true.

A minor card from the suit of swords, this card talks about feeling trapped in our state of fear, of reliving the horror, and being unable to move to a space of freedom and courage. And that’s exactly what the card wants you to do. To not stay stuck, to move, even if it’s one step at a time.

A long time ago a wise old man told me “on the other side of fear is courage, be brave enought to walk through this emotion” At first I couldn’t. The ‘what ifs’ and ‘oh no’s’ swirled through my head like a never ending chorus, but with effort and self exploration I realised the fears that held me back were temporary blocks to getting what I wanted.

Whenever I see the 8 of Swords I always convey the message “Don’t let your fear of what could happen make nothing happen” Walk through the fears with logic and the help of a friend or a counsellor if you must. The fears you feel are false and on the other side could be the liberation you need.

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Alternative Therapy. Another Path to Wellness

25 Monday Mar 2019

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The ancient YinYang symbol illustrates the state of balance and harmony between dualities, which is also the goal of alternative therapies.

Alternative therapies, also known as complementary medicine refer to a range of health care practices, medicines and systems that are not part of conventional or allopathic medicine. 100% natural these practices have been culled down the centuries by practitioners the world over. And are becoming increasingly popular among people for their range of benefits.

Alternative therapies include herbal supplements, mind, body, soul practices, meditation, chiropractic and acupressure methods and massage. Gentler in application, results are slower but surer with the least amount of side effects.

Alternative therapy can be considered alongside with conventional medicine when:

  1. The side effects of the allopathic medicine are too unbearable.  Alternative therapies are natural with the least amount of side effects. Some forms of healing like Reiki, EFT, Pranic Healing etc can help reduce the side effects of conventional medicine considerably over time.
  • Alternative healing is safe, natural and gentle. Therapists work according to your pace and spend more time with each patient, thoroughly assessing your case before beginning treatments.
  •  Alternative therapy reminds you that you are in charge of your mind, body and soul and shows you the connection in a holistic sense. Your irritability may be related to a physical and an emotional condition. Grief may lead to physical symptoms. And when you understand the correlation you respond better to treatment.
  • Tried and trusted for centuries. Many of the Ayurvedic  and Chinese herbs have been documented for over hundreds of years. Sometimes your grandmother’s herbal home remedy works faster and more surely than a pill.
  • Stress relief. As they say in alternative therapy, a calm mind is a healthy and happy mind. Complementary therapies like acupressure, massage, healing meditations, creative visualization and yoga offer long term solutions to stress relief in the form of greater calm, better sleep, improved interpersonal  relations etc.

Alternative therapy believes in choice and the healing powers of nature. Slow but sure they provide gentler, safer therapy and work very well alongside conventional medicine. As with all healing practices it is best to inform your doctor and your alternative healer of your ailment and your medication.

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Self Care SOS

22 Friday Mar 2019

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All of us have had days where we get simply exhausted by life’s demands. It could be the workplace. The kids. The responsibilities that pile up. And it begins to show in the way we feel, behave or think. Our bodies start giving us signals that we’ve had enough and if we don’t pay attention to the red flags, we could end up ill or in a meltdown. And for those of us who tend to put the needs of others before ourselves, or work ourselves to the point of sheer exhaustion, reaching the breakdown/burnout point is the point where we HAVE to help ourselves. And deep in our hearts we all know very well we should have paid attention to the symptoms earlier.

Common Symptoms

  • Exhaustion
  • Demotivation
  • Negative Thoughts
  • Snapping at people, road rage
  • Frequent memory lapses
  • Making frequent mistakes
  • Interpersonal problems with people at work or with family
  • Binge eating. Drinking. Giving into addictions

Here’s what to do if you’ve reached the absolute breaking point.

  1. Switch off your phone and all electronic devices for a while. Don’t interact with anyone if you’re not upto it. The focus is on getting back to you.
  2. Catch up on your sleep. Poor sleep patterns can lead to burnouts and meltdowns. Make sure you’re getting enough zzzz time. And avoid the pills please, research has shown that in the long run sleeping pills do much more harm than hgood.
  3. Get more organised. Delegate tasks. Find a support system and ask for help.
  4. Go for a massage.
  5. Take short breaks to do ‘nothing” and simply be. Listen to your breath, meidtate go for a walk outdoors, call up a friend.
  6. Meet your doctor if symptoms dont lessen.

Don’t wait for your body to burnout with the stress, taking remedial steps as an sos measure. Self care is the most important inside job we need to do if we want to survive and thrive in today’s world.

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Alternative Healing for Hyperactive Kids

17 Sunday Mar 2019

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Bringing up a hyperactive child can be difficult. Not only is it tiring to handle a child with so much energy, it can also be frustrating to understand their moods. Nothing seems to hold their attention for too long and their emotional outbursts can be draining out for the parent. Alternative healing offers certain remedies to bring about calmness and reduce the feelings of frustration and stress in both the parent and child.

Deep breathing
This is a highly effective technique that immediately calms one down. Teach your child to breathe deeply when they’re beginning to get frustrated and restless. If you find yourself getting irritated, practice deep breathing.

Reiki Healing

Completely natural and safe, reiki healing involves directing pure, positive energy to the ailment be it physical, emotional or mental.  With time reiki healing helps soothe the agitation and restlessness, bringing back the child’s energies into balance.

Massage
Gently rub in lavender infused massage oils into your child’s temples or shoulders. Lavender has a calming effect and helps release the stress. Besides, the bond between the parent and child grows.

Bath salts
Scented bath salts like lavender, jasmine and sandalwood are good cleansers and help remove toxins from the body. A few teaspoons mixed in a tub of water will help a hyperactive child relax considerably.

Natural light
Studies have revealed that children who spend more time indoors or in artificial lighting get bored and restless more than children who play outdoors daily. Ensure your child is getting enough physical exercise outdoors on a daily basis. While playing indoors ensure he or she receives adequate sunlight in the room.

Pastel colors
Bright red, orange and yellow are stimulating colors. Studies indicate too much red in the wardrobe or on the walls and bed linen raise the blood pressure levels and subsequently stress levels and aggression. Pastel colors like sky blue, light green, peach and baby pink soothe the child and work towards bringing the body’s energies back to balance.

Healing crystals
Moonstone, blue lace agate and even rose quartz are the gentle soothers of crystal healing. Moonstone in particular brings a sense of calm and clarity and can reduce impulsiveness which may be destructive.Image

While blue lace agate reduces anger and rose quartz brings in a sense of loving kindness towards oneself and others around.

Hyperactive children don’t need our raised voices. They need our love, understanding and willingness to work for greater peace.

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Peace in every drop

13 Wednesday Mar 2019

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Did you know the sound of water is therapeutic?

Sitting by the ocean listening to the sound of the waves.

Raindrops on your window pane.

The gentle melodies of a waterfall.

The babbling of a stream.

Simply listening for a few minutes helps bring our bodies back to balance and allows us to reconnect with our inner essence. Regardless of how technically advanced the world is becoming we still need to connect with the source of Nature. Listening to the sound of running water has been proven to be an extremely effective way to detach, de-stress and find our own sense of harmony. Our brains respond to the sounds within minutes and if it’s not possible to get to a natural water body, the effect is the same with a recording or by bringing a small water fountain in your office or home.

Science too has proven that the human brain enjoys the power of relaxation brought upon by the sounds of Nature in real time or in a recording. The sounds of flowing water relax the central nervous system and some studies have revealed that people who listen to the sounds of nature especially water, are more productive and focussed than others.

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So the next time you’ve had a sensory overload from listening to the sounds of traffic and construction, take out 5 minutes to listen to the sounds of water.

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When to use Camphor

11 Monday Mar 2019

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A powerful anti bacterial agent, camphor crystals have been used for years to purify spaces and usher in positive energy. Extracted from the Cinammom Camphora tree, these fragrant white crystals are used during religious ceremonies. Camphor also has a number of medicinal properties including relief from joint pain, skin allergies and most popularly as a decongestant. The perfect way to soothe and heal mind, body and soul issues, here are a few times when you can burn camphor at home.

  • When you move into a new home or office. Camphor not only purifies and cleanses the environment of old, stale energies it also acts as an antibacterial agent removing germs and bacteria.
  • During flu or viral season especially when the season changes and there are bugs in the air, burning camphor daily helps protect the home and keeps insects away. Camphor is a natural decongestant and if rubbed on the chest and nose helps reduces stuffiness and congestion.
  • For pain relief and itching. Typically camphor is added in balms and creams for joint pain, fungal infections and itchiness. However, in such cases it is best to go for medically approved camphor based medication under the supervision of a doctor.
  • When you can’t sleep. Camphor essential oil or even camphor crystals in the bedroom help relieves stress and keeps the mind from overthinking. It is also known to reduce the chances of nightmares especially in young children who may be prone to night terrors.
  • When you’re anxious. Burning camphor after your morning prayers and meditations helps dispel any toxic energy from you and your surroundings. It purifies your space and works well after a fight, or an encounter with a toxic person.
  • When you’ve got money problems. Many believe camphor attracts prosperity and breaks any negativity associated with money blocks.
  • When you can’t focus on studies. Camphor is believed to aid concentration and calm and is especially good as a short term memory aide.
  • When you want to elevate your consciousness. Since camphor is associated with the sacred and divine, it is said burning camphor during meditation and prayer elevates, energises and allows for a deeper mystical connection with the Source.

As with all healing aides, camphor is best used in moderation. For medical ailments, do make sure it’s used under medical supervision. Never overdo things and ensure you wash your hands after use. Avoid ingesting camphor and do keep it away from the reach of small children. Camphor crystals and essential oils are easily available online and are fairly reasonably priced.

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Revisiting the Runes – Othala

06 Wednesday Mar 2019

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Othala is the rune that symbolises the final and eternal beauty of our soul’s resting place. And the wisdom, the gifts and the inheritance of our ancestors. Some books refer to the message of unity. We are all connected by pain in the constant cycle of life.

Today was one of those days.

A young client of mine passed away at the age of 26. Her cousin messaged me with the news and all day I’ve been walking around with a heavy heart.

So many questions, so many feelings. So many learnings. So many prayers.

May her soul rest in peace. May her parents find strength.

Mita Bhan

Why the men don’t stay

03 Sunday Mar 2019

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A string of bad relationships and you’re suddenly confused.

“Why cant I find a stable man?” is a question most Tarot readers are asked. And the answer is almost always the same.

Because you’re trying in the wrong direction. Stability doesn’t come from another source. It comes from within us. And when we realise that we have no choice but to be responsible and accountable for our own selves, whether it’s pleasant or not we reach that space of stability and security.

A better question to ask the Tarot is;

“What do I need to learn if I want to attract a long term relationship into my life?”

Learn from your mistakes. Did you feel uncomfortable when he was out of sight? Did you always send many many more messages than you received? Did he get irritated when you asked him too many questions, especially about his friends. Did you stop meeting your friends because he became your priority. Did your plans revolve around his availability.  Did he begin to avoid you when you acted needy? These were just a few of the signs.

Start going inwards. Become your own best friend. Find a space of peace that belongs to you and only you. Don’t expect it to happen in a day. But dont give up on trying either. Sooner or later you will begin to radiate a sense of self assuredness and stability that will not only draw the right men to you, it will show you that before we love another we have to love ourselves.

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March Tarot Forecast for all Sunsigns

01 Friday Mar 2019

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Aries

A breakthrough at last. A part of your struggle ends and you heave a sigh of relief. It could be a liberating thought. A closure. Or a much needed change. You’re determination to make time work for you sees you more efficient and pumped up at the workplace. Results may be slow but sure. A friendship may take a different path and you will have no choice but to accept things as they are rather than missing how it used to be. If you’ve been sleeply poorly lately, it’s time to make a change in your routine.

Taurus

Patience patience dear Taurean. Especially with the annoying souls who have been provoking you. If one of them crosses the line you may explode. A project or a promise may take longer than necessary and second thoughts could lead you to think about an alternative path altogether. Watch out for extravagant splurges not a month to go overboard with expenses. Stay a little tightfisted till finances stabilise a little later.

Gemini

Not a month for great adventures or soul stirring conversations, March sees you roll up your sleeves and work. Loose ends will be tied up. Folders organised. Deadlines met. Necessary chores completed. And a misunderstanding may be cleared. Your mind is clear and it would be wise to set some goals as well. On the personal front, romantic matters may take a back seat but health matters show slow but steady recovery.

Cancer

If you’re beginning to feel dragged down by other peoples demands it’s time to take time out and just reconnect with yourself. Energy levels may be low or you may feel people are taking advantage of your niceness. Set limits. Detach. Professionally if you feel you are getting overlooked, speak out. Not a month to be passive, the cards urge you to take concrete steps towards getting what you want. Relationships suffer when one person is giving much more than they get. Maintain a balance.

Leo

A month of gains. Look forward to profits if self employed, an increase in revenue and earnings and a greater sense of emotional security. Work matters may see you pushing a project or plan, expect paperwork to double and more communications than ever. Domestic repairs may take the forefront be it renovation or upgrades or you may plan a shift of residence. Whatever needs to be done will be done. Friends and family will be supportive and a you can look forward to a pleasant surprise.

Virgo

Anger’s brewing inside you and around you. You may be irritable and restless and waiting for a fight. Avoid lashing out at the inoccent. At work and home, interpersonal relationships will test you. Money isn’t all that matters. Take time out to appreciate what you already have and the people who are with you on your journey. A mistake could turn out to be expensive later on so make sure you remain vigilant.

Libra

When you put your mind to things, magic happens. And this month sees you focussing on giving your absolute best. People will be charmed by you, impressed by your skills and drawn to you. Not a phase to stay at home if single, get out and meet new people. Money matters get gradually better. And a social event could see you at your sparkling best. One tip, don’t over do things, moderation is the best approach.

Scorpio

This month sees you at the top of your game. Loose ends will be wrapped up and you may be feeling a sense of achievement. Negotiations run smoothly. Money matters get sorted out. And even in personal matters you may find it easier to get your point across or have harmonious relations with the most difficult of people. Any acts of philanthropy and charity will usher in a greater sense of wellbeing. Sign up for a cause you believe in, or do some voluntary work.

Saggitarius

The worst is over for now. Time to gather up what’s working and build up your inner strength. Organise yourself and look forward to a month where people not only look up to you, but are inspired by your approach. A friendly encounter with someone could turn serious at the drop of a haat. If single and looking the following few months bring good news your way. Money that was owed to you will be returned after quite a few reminders. You learn a valuable lesson about human nature.

Capricorn

If something seems to good to be true, do a double check. If someone doesn’t sound honest, don’t believe them. The cards urge you to trust your gut feeling and be a little vigilant. Someone could take advantage of your generosity. Or may take credit for your idea or copy your work or style.A good month to express your feelings to a special someone or get something off your chest if it’s been bothering you. Don’t repress.  A wonderful month for travel or making holiday plans, you and only you know just how much you deserve a break.

Aquarius

Don’t run away with your fears. Learn to seperate imagination from reality. Focus on practical matters and stay occupied. Old anxieties may resurface and may need to be healed once and for all. Sleep patterns may be temporarily disrupted. Alternative healing and naturopathy would help a lot. Work matters begin to bore you and you may feel like taking a break this month. Remember to not take people for granted.

Pisces

Relief at last. A massive project or assignment is completed. A weight is lifted off your shoulders. You may getting ready for the next big thing. Just don’t get carried away with your ideas, stay grounded a little. A visit from an old friend could be just the thing you need to lift your spirits. An old ailment resurfaces and with timely treatment healing is assured. Make sure you take out time for your self during the busy days ahead.

Mita Bhan