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A Journey into Thought & Spirit

Polarity Rising: What Happens When Two Tidal Waves Meet

1/13/2021

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​Image source:  https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/9-powerful-reminders-from-the-miracle-at-the-red-sea.html
As stated in former blogs, life on planet earth is an incarnation of polarity. We cannot have the north pole without the south pole, and we cannot have positive energy without negative energy. 

Everything on this planet from the minerals to the animals to human beings are consciousness. From a spiritual perspective, everything is sending and receiving vibration, frequency and the most evolved energy, love. 

Animals are biologically programmed to perform a function, which is not always kind. Luckily, humans are equipped with a consciousness that can depict the difference between moral and immoral. However we are losing that channel or intelligence. 

Because of continuous programming of the mind, people have become so disconnected from basic understanding of human physiology. They'll believe in marketing commercials and lies sold to them from billionaire corporations, but refuse to listen to people who've spent their careers analyzing and studying various forms of science. 

In terms of understanding how this applies to this topic, the more we fuel the ego, the more we set off our sympathetic nervous system. The adrenaline pumping through our body ignites the fight or flight response.

When grounded, calm, cool and collected, one taps into the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the rest and digest phase of the nervous system (opposite of fight or flight). 

We have the choice everyday to fuel the ego and the polarity, or switch or consciousness to focus on the light and trust the path that the truth will be exposed one day. 

In other blog's I've also stated that the truth lies somewhere in the middle. In today's collective environment,  much lower frequency consciousness is being sent and received to the masses. The media is rarely uplifting, constantly promoting the sludge of the earth. 

In today's current situation, we are losing the path of our divine nature and the true consciousness of love.
 As planet earth is polar, we are witnessing the rise of polar opposite energies that have two fundamental different beliefs. 

​Like Moses parting the sea, the waves on each side is getting bigger and bigger. This is scary, but this also provides a path to walk in divine nature. It is important to be aware but not get lost in the sludge or lower consciousness. It's a place ofego and lower brain frequency that destroys other people for their opinion or belief.

What happens when two tidal waves collide? 

When two waves collide it creates a form of chaos. Think of a medieval war. Two opponents from opposite sides run and collide into one another and create destruction. 

In physics, when two or more waves meet, they interact with one another. Wave interference happens when two waves that are traveling in opposite directions meet. When the two waves meet, they create an amplitude, which is affected by the interference. There is a constructive or destructive interference. 

The constructive interference is when two waves meet, the crest or highest point of one wave overlaps another to produce a greater, or larger amplitude. 

When thinking about war, the energies collide, scatter and eventually one side becomes the winner. 

Why is this important? 

It is important because we need to ground ourselves and realize the severity of rising polarities. 

One side cannot rise in energy without the same polarity rising on the other side. That is in part of the lessons or "nature" of life on planet earth. 

If we cannot ground ourselves, come in the middle and meet with reason and diplomacy, the unpredictability from two tidal waves crashing into one another will ignite a sense of chaos. Particles will spurt in the air, going in every which way and direction. 

​Water symbolizes emotion, and the emotional mess and chaos will lead to a clash like we've read in the history books. 

As the polarity rises, this creates an opportunity to ground ourselves on the earth and with our emotions, and keep focus on the light. 

Yoga, meditation, prayer, nature walks and journaling are simple tools to ground ourselves in difficult times. These tools also allow us to maintain awareness without getting lost in the sludge and the lower mind. 

From my experience over the last several months, the energy is dense, chaotic and negative.

We are lost in the heads and really need to ground ourselves. Like a balloon, we need to root our tether. If we don't ground eventually the balloon will get lost in the sky and pop. 

The lower mind fuels the tidal wave. The higher mind grounds ourself in spirit and walk in accordance to our higher self. 

What is interesting about the tidal wave image, is that in the far far distance one sees the light. As the wave curves, it almost creates a heart formation. 

If anything changes, I hope it is in the direction of the world adopting a heart-centered culture. 

What are your thoughts? Other readings you may find significant during this time. 
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The Difference Between the Higher Mind & The Lower Mind
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Heaven & Hell Exists in Every One of Us
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Sunspiration #73: The Balance Between Staying Grounded and Believing in the Heavens
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7 Ways to Bring "Blue Zones" Into Your Life + Home

5/7/2020

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The Blue Zone is not a new concept. It's been around for years and a National Geographic writer discovered there are "Blue Zones" or communities in the world where longevity and quality of life exists, which led to him writing an article on, "The Secrets of a Long Life."

​In my opinion, life is about quality, not quantity. Although many people desire to live a long life. They should want a long, healthy life. A long life in pain and suffering is not enjoyable, and thats where wellness comes into play. 

Most people have heard the same old wellness tips over and over again, but ironically Blue Zones is proof that a life surrounded by various realms of wellness works! The author talked about nine lessons in his book that included:


  1. Moderate, regular physical activity.
  2. Life purpose.
  3. Stress reduction.
  4. Moderate caloric intake.
  5. Plant-based diet.
  6. Moderate alcohol intake, especially wine.
  7. Engagement in spirituality or religion.
  8. Engagement in family life.
  9. Engagement in social life.
Through his observations of Blue Zones throughout the world he recognized commonalities amongst the communities, which included: 
  • Family – put ahead of other concerns
  • Less smoking
  • Semi-vegetarianism – the majority of food consumed is derived from plants
  • Constant moderate physical activity – an inseparable part of life
  • Social engagement – people of all ages are socially active and integrated into their communities
  • Legumes – commonly consumed

It doesn't take much to adopt some of these qualities into your life. In fact, rearranging or preparing your "Blue Zone" space in your home is nothing new. It almost follows some aspects Feng Shui that promotes rearranging the home to have positive energy flow. 

In my opinion, Blue Zones reiterate that the NATURAL ways of living trumps the ARTIFICIAL or engineered ways of eating, living and thinking. 

So how do you do it? It's really easy and these tips are available for every - body. 

Bring Nature into the Home or Build a Sanctuary 

Plants have energy that is deep and wise. It doesn't take much effort to "dressage" a window sill or end table with plants, succulents or a vase of flowers. We are calm in nature and can find our indoor spaces filled with positive energy through the simple glory of flowers and plants. 

​Some people prefer to build a sanctuary with plants or other aesthetically pleasing home decors like candles, end tables chocked full of old books or antiques. Whatever you find pleasing, bring it into your home. This helps reduce stress and enhances the down shifting atmosphere in your space. 

This space can be used for creative pursuits, to reduce stress, to connect to God, do a yoga class, or just to read a good book. Whatever you find pleasurable bring a little peace, love and Om, to your home. 

​For those who live in a house and have access to a yard, now is the time to build a garden! Gardens are part of blue zone communities and raised bed gardens are perfect for city homes. Not only are you getting in touch with the earth, but you'll have healthy produce to eat too! 

Reduce Tech Use

I understand this is my judgment, but so far humans have not done well living in a life of hyper connectivity of social media and technology use. It is natural for us to feel or want something natural, whether that'd be a walk in the park or a coffee with friends. 

I am not sure how much positive benefit Alexa has done for us, but it is important to reduce your access or usage of technology. One way to "Blue Zone" your bedroom is by removing the television. Between staring at a phone screen and a tv, the artificial light hinders our circadian rhythm, which is our sleep-wake cycle. 

It is possible for us to retrain our brains to sleep naturally versus having to take sleeping meds all the time. And that first step is to reduce artificial light filtering into our eyes before bed.

Cook More Plant-Based Meals 

Most people right now during COVID 19 are cooking from home. Instead of the easy-bake pizza or the bag of pop chips, reinvent your meals by simply adding more produce to them. Once this becomes easy or pallatable, trying cooking plant-based meals to incorporate more "Blue Zone" worthy recipes through the consumption of legumes, and plants. 

Need inspiration? Check out my dairy-free recipe archive. 

Or try these immune-boosting recipes that use up your pantry items! 
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Vegan French Lentil, Kale + Farro Soup
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Vegan Miso-Tahini Squash + Kale Soup over Brown Rice
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Protein-Packed Kale-Chard Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette

Find Your Tribe

In today's world, it is easy to find social things to do, but difficult to make solid friends. The world is changing and so are people. However, support systems are necessary for emotional wellbeing. Most people don't need tons of friends, but maybe a good, solid one or two. 

In lockdown, it is difficult to meet people in real person., but luckily online groups and zoom meet ups are still happening. So, you can meet people while in the comfort of your home.  It is not easy to pop onto a new group during this digital time, but why not take a leap of faith and try it?

If there is one thing we've learned about COVID 19 it is that we are social creatures who crave interactions. 

It will certainly get you out of your comfort zone. 

Inspire Your Mind

Blue Zones are basically the old, natural way of living pre technology. I believe the natural ways of living are engrained in our DNA. Try to something weekly or daily that inspires your mind.

Maybe it's music you love, or reading quotes, or maybe listening to an inspirational talk on YouTube. Whatever it is, spend 2-3 minutes distressing your mind and body. For me, during tough times I began reading quotes to retrain my brain, and there are tons of quotes you can rummage on my Sunspiraiton page. 

Whether you want to read quotes, or create a vision board, inspire yourself with optimal encouragement daily, or when you can. 

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Get N.E.A.T.

Blue Zones are known for moving naturally. This is not via a scheduled, or regimen fitness workout, but by moving like walking or biking for commuting, planting a garden,  or cleaning the house / sweeping sidewalks. In general, they are less sedentary. 

Right now during COVID 19, being stuck inside still allows you to move with access to hundreds of free virtual fitness classes that are online. But, you can still move by cleaning (ahem, spring cleaning)NEAT or Non exercise thermogenesis activity. This includes anything like vacuuming, scrubbing, mowing the lawn etc. - really anything where you are upright and moving. 

Sit less, move more. This doesn't mean lifting weights or doing 3 fitness classes per day. But NEAT allows us to organize our space while staying active outside of normal fitness routines. 



Blue Zones are about bringing optimal wellbeing concepts into your home, and life. 

Is your space Blue Zone worthy? If so, let us know what you do, or how your space is arranged to give other readers tips and ideas! Stay healthy! Let's Connect!
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Life is a Series of Patterns

8/29/2019

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Have you ever heard that history repeats itself? Have you ever noticed patterns in nature? Or ever noticed the same patterns pop up in your life? 

If so, you are not alone. It happens to everyone because life is a series of patterns. 

“Mathematics is the beautiful language of the universe.”

Whether you are looking at the stars, or the patterns on a leopard, everything in nature has a pattern. The season itself follows the same pattern, year after year. The Fibonacci sequence appears in many places in nature from flowers to shells to the vegetables we eat. 

Everything in life has patterns, which roots to mathematics. Even astrologers say that there are patterns in the sky that repeat itself. 

Ironically, some astrologers found that around 2016 we were entering the same star alignment as World War II. Although history did not repeat itself entirely, similar themes were present. This is part of the reason why history repeats itself. 

It's not necessarily a literal interpretation, but more of metaphors. Throughout history wars, class-ism, colonialism, poverty cycles, population-sweeping plagues and social movements are seen continuously through history. Some claim history doesn't repeat, but rhymes. Regardless, similar situations surface from the past. 

It's like a Hollywood movie, same story different actors. When understanding this from a metaphorical standpoint, one begins to see history repeat itself. 
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“When you are paying attention to your thoughts, words, actions, feelings, food habits, reactions, decisions, secrets, patterns, and physique, you start tuning in consciously.” 
― Dr Prem Jagyasi

Patterns even exist within us. Our behaviors have a pattern. How you think, react, behave, respond etc. all has patterns. The negative patterns need to be analyzed and changed for improvements. 

Ever wonder why you attract the same situation or type of people in your life? It is probably because life will send you the same patterns until you learn your lesson and change the pattern. An example are emotional eaters. They get triggered by an external issue and then find themselves coping their emotions with food. The feel good hormones will only let you feel good for so long. 

“Pay attention to the intricate patterns of your existence that you take for granted.” 
― Doug Dillon

In matters of the heart, i believe our souls are here to graduate from various experiences. We are often sent the same types of people or situations to force us to change and break the pattern. The ones who refuse to change (or say learn a lesson like standing up for themselves).

Regardless if your patterns show up in work or your personal life, each person must be accountable for their own actions and behaviors to understand why these patterns keep taking place. 

If you notice the same pattern starting, consult your intuition and take its message seriously. I used to think that my past experiences prepped me for that current experience, but what I realized was that the current experience was merely a pattern repeating itself, and it was up to me to repeat the pattern, or walk away and graduate. Many of these patterns forced me to do something I didn't do in the past like communicate about my feelings, stick up for myself or progress my self worth by not dealing with the same situation anymore. 

You shouldn't ignore patterns. Patterns are telling you to either try something, fix something or remove something from your life. 

Most of what we attract occurs on a subconscious level. Many people may be happy externally and think positively, but still attract the same negative patterns. 

Why is this?

-Many patterns are learned behaviors from childhood and passed down from our parents. Example: If  one parent brings up an issue, the other parent who is emotionally defensive may react impulsively and begin screaming. The child, in adult years, may learn that when fighting with a spouse, aruging and yelling is the automatic response to work through the issue. 

-Personal Vibration - Many people are not aware that they attract many negative people or situations because they themselves are operating on a lower vibration (guilt, shame, lack of self-worth), which attracts people on the same wave length.

-Patterns force us to grow. Sometimes reemerging situations come about for us to analyze the past and heal the wounds and trauma. 

-The DNA remembers trauma, wounds, heartaches and broken time periods. Some situations may feel comfortable or normal to us. Example: Drama / chaos addicts can't live in peace as much as they want to, and unbeknownst to them may stir up drama and chaos subconsciously because this is normal. Or what is in our DNA is constantly thought about stirring in our mental and emotional bodies. What we think, sometimes we attract. 


Patterns are around us, and within us. It is up to us to consciously analyze our life and take control of what we can control - ourselves. 
What do you think about patterns?
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How to Logically Perceive Signs from God

7/30/2019

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Is your mind playing tricks on you? Or are you really, truly receiving a message from God?  First in order to understand where I am going with this post, we must read the "Parable of the Flood," story. 

A terrible storm came into a town and local officials sent out an emergency warning that the riverbanks would soon overflow and flood the nearby homes. They ordered everyone in the town to evacuate immediately.

A faithful Christian man heard the warning and decided to stay, saying to himself, “I will trust God and if I am in danger, then God will send a divine miracle to save me.”

The neighbors came by his house and said to him, “We’re leaving and there is room for you in our car, please come with us!” But the man declined. “I have faith that God will save me.”

As the man stood on his porch watching the water rise up the steps, a man in a canoe paddled by and called to him, “Hurry and come into my canoe, the waters are rising quickly!” But the man again said, “No thanks, God will save me.”

The floodwaters rose higher pouring water into his living room and the man had to retreat to the second floor. A police motorboat came by and saw him at the window. “We will come up and rescue you!” they shouted. But the man refused, waving them off saying, “Use your time to save someone else! I have faith that God will save me!”

The flood waters rose higher and higher and the man had to climb up to his rooftop.
A helicopter spotted him and dropped a rope ladder. A rescue officer came down the ladder and pleaded with the man, "Grab my hand and I will pull you up!" But the man STILL refused, folding his arms tightly to his body. “No thank you! God will save me!”

Shortly after, the house broke up and the floodwaters swept the man away and he drowned.
When in Heaven, the man stood before God and asked, “I put all of my faith in You. Why didn’t You come and save me?”

And God said, “Son, I sent you a warning. I sent you a car. I sent you a canoe. I sent you a motorboat. I sent you a helicopter. What more were you looking for?”
Often times we have thoughts in our heads, or prayers to God that we may not realize is truly be heard from the unforeseen world. The key to understanding signs is to know whether the sign comes from the light or the dark. So many people experience synchronicities, which they believe are messages from God. I agree, but at certain times of my life, I experienced these synchronicities that I believe rooted from darkness. 

When logically analyzing the messages, you have to see what you are experiencing and how your intuition reacts to that experience. Some people with karmic bonds will experience synchronicities, but this situation or experience is merely a test to see in what direction of life you'll go into. Some karmic bonds are invitations to do shadow work, and though signs were there, that person or experience is not for your higher good. The "sign" is to walk away, bless, forgive and let go. 
Signs come in many shapes, sizes, directions, thoughts and feelings. Mystical and religious people have different view points on signs. I've known many Christian people who say signs from animals or nature are mere coincidences meanwhile other philosophies believe nature communicates to humans and are messengers from God. 

We live in a logical world, and most people can handle logical signs from God. If people had visions of spirit beings they would most likely freak out, not able to handle the intensity. 

So many people crave divine signs or experiences that is so "explosive" it looks like it comes out of a Hollywood movie. It doesn't work like that. 

I will share one story. A person I knew was financially struggling. She kept having conversations and worries stir in her brain about needing help. Low and behold, within hours someone comes to her door and provides a bag of pet food as this woman knew she was strapped for cash. 

Was this a sign from God? Absolutely. We must be grateful for each and every gift from the divine. A million dollars or a winning lottery ticket just doesn't pop into our lives. In my analysis, that sign is a message from God saying that you've been heard, and I will take care of you. 
Maybe your soul is crying inside from overworking, and then you keep seeing the words or advertisements about Yosemite, and you've always wanted to visit that park. Maybe its a sign to take a break and book a vacation. Or put your soul's desires first by visiting the park, which is your dream. 

One client once lived in Hawaii. His aunt has been ill. One evening in Seattle there was a double rainbow that lasted over an hour. He got the inkling that his aunt just died because this was a sign in Hawaiian culture about rainbows being a bridge to heaven. Later that evening he got a call that his aunt indeed passed away that day. 

Signs are signs. They are guiders, but are not strict rules. Some signs are prophetic, others are just divine messages trying to guide you into a certain direction in life. If something is meant to happen, it will. 

Remember the divine has no timeline. Some signs and synchronicities occur for years before something actually cultivates. 

You must check with your intuition and see what feelings arise when the signs come. Just don't miss the boat because you are expecting something that originates from a fantasy. 
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Are You Infected by Spiritual Cancer?

4/30/2019

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In our physical body, cancer represents the life which is not governed by order and the result of disharmony between the cells of the body. Cancer is like a parasite. Parasites feed off a host body in order to survive. Similarly, cancer cells consider the body as a host, which they exploit ruthlessly to achieve their goals.

​Many people live a long and healthy physical life, but spiritually suffer. And most suffer because of pride and ego. 

In the spiritual world, C.S. Lewis considered pride to be a spiritual cancer. 

“For pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense.”
― C.S. Lewis

Pride is defined as, "a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc." It's sister words in the world of vocabulary include conceit, egotism, vanity and vainglory. 

Most people who have pride are also either self-absorbed or selfish. Typically, the world revolves around them, their problems, their accomplishments, their ego and their life. Pride has always been a problem in humanity, but with social media, it's even easier today to blast their pride worldwide. Pride are arrogance are the perfect marriage to pull people away from faith in God. 

Pride is the opposite of humility. It is easy to get caught in the head during rough times, but many people find trials and tribulations as failures or bitterness towards their faith. Life is not easy and it will never be one-hundred percent peaceful or perfect. We need to realize life is like the ocean, ebbs and flows of good and tough times. 


Hebrews 10:32-36 New Life Version (NLV)
32 Remember how it was in those days after you heard the truth. You suffered much. 
33 People laughed at you and beat you. When others suffered, you suffered with them. 34 You had loving-pity for those who were in prison. You had joy when your things were taken away from you. For you knew you would have something better in heaven which would last forever. 35 Do not throw away your trust, for your reward will be great. 36 You must be willing to wait without giving up. After you have done what God wants you to do, God will give you what He promised you.

Many times people see God as a Genie, which is false.  And when the Genie does not grant wishes, many people lose faith during rough times. Many people say, "When I needed God the most, he wasn't there. Why?" Maybe in that moment of weakness or sadness, God was trying to teach you a lesson. 

Losing faith in God, is like a spreading cancer. Each day or moment when you lose faith, the body's disharmony increases. Life is full of peaks and valleys. If in the valley, you must trust with God coupled with your actions you will rise back to the top of the mountain. 

Growing affection for money, lust and worldly desires while decreasing your faith in God is a recipe for disaster. 

Feeding the flesh in materialism and worldly fame and desires is like a spiritual cancer. Humans are conditional and corruptible and desire growth, just like capitalism. Without growth, capitalism cannot exist. To some degree, many people's cravings grow just like a corporation. Like upgrading a car, most people are not satisfied with what they own. 

​They constantly want more. This craving snowballs and most people cannot satisfy this desire. Money and worldly desires go hand in hand because many people must sell their soul in order to obtain the worldly desires they crave. 

​Most of the world's suffering is the result of people's poor behaviors, which affects other people and cultures. We need money to survive. But it's the worshipping that causes one to lose their faith.
"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (1 Tim. 6:10).

“The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights, you who say to yourself, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground.” (Obad 1:3)

Those whose lives spiral out of control with lust, greed, and desire will eventually "fail" or hit rock bottom. Even King Belshazzar experienced this, “when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.” (Dan 5:20)

Many people who crave God often deny his guidance because of fear or lack of faith. Stubbornness and unwillingness to change will keep people stuck in the same issues and patterns. 

Understanding "spiritual cancer" is to bring light to the psycho-somatic behaviors and worldly desires that one struggles with in life. 

The more we shed our ego, our worldly desires and increase our trust in God, the "better" our lives not only because of our faith, but living selflessly through minimalistic principles. Many spiritual theories believe in simple living. Live simply. Love unconditionally. And trust in God.   

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The Biggest Challenges to Overcome According to Your Zodiac Sign

7/25/2018

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Ever since childhood, the stars fascinated me not only from a scientific perspective but also a spiritual perspective. Astronomy is the study of the stars from a scientific and physics point of view where astrology is the study of the stars from a psychological point of view. 

Most people argue that astrology is a pseudo-science and has no relevance to humanity. I disagree. I do think astrology plays a major role and impact in the individual and collective consciousness and evolvement on this planet. The stars are a blueprint that navigated humans in migration, agriculture pursuits and sea journeys. However, in terms of predictions, astrology may not always be right. 

I believe vibrational frequency, free will and manifestation can trump the fate of the stars. And most people believe the stars are solely about the newspaper predictions. Astrology is a system that has to be looked at in its entirety and looking at one's birth chart helps one analyze their strengths, weaknesses and characteristics of who they are, why they are are and what energies best support them. 

As a trainer, health coach and lover of the stars, I know the stars fairly well. I am not an astrologer but I believe through what I've seen in human behavior, most people suffer from things that are very relatable to their sun and moon sign. 

Everyone is sent to planet earth to evolve their soul. And I believe astrology can help. There are two sides of every coin, and every zodiac sign has a "good" and "bad" side. 

This is a general overview of some of the biggest weaknesses, or challenges, that I have seen in my work for each of the zodiac sign and what I think they should do to overcome these problems.
 

If this does not relate, it is because you have to look at your overall birth chart to understand how much earth, air, fire and water is in your blueprint. 

Aries - Overcoming Depression & Issues of the Head

Aries is the first sign in the zodiac. The sign rules and governs the head. Many Arians I know suffer from depression or "issues" of the head revolving around mental health, which results in low self-esteem, pity parties or fears of living their dreams. Aries is a fire sign ruled by Mars, which impulsivity and many of them live in their head and some who are not in control of their behavior, cope their problems through excessive drinking and/or drugs. It's time to get a therapist and work on that head stuff. 

Taurus - Overcoming Addictions to Earthly Pleasures

Taurus is a fixed air sign ruled by Venus. Venus governs the pleasures of earth and love. Love, sex, wine, sports, food, drugs - these people easily fall into addictions. I've read in past astrology books that Taurus Decan 2 were the most prone to addictions, and I've seen through friends and clients, many of these people if vibrating at a lower frequency are susceptible to addictions....and stop being so stubborn! 

​There is more to life than the imprints of pleasure. Those lost in pleasure need help and balance. 

Gemini - Controlling Your Flight Patterns

Geminis, you guys are beautiful, intelligent and intellectual creatures ruled by Mercury. You are the communicators of the zodiac. You see both sides of the story so for some, this results in indecision. Not all are true Jekyll and Hyde's where their "double life" is a sociopath or psychopath, but some struggle with say the Buddha vs. the Ballerina or the Happy vs. the Sad Man. Geminis are also curious and this curiosity can lead them astray especially when fidelity is concerned. Some people who have strong placements of Gemini in their charts are known to be Play Boys, Cheaters and Heart Breakers. So use that noggin of yours to think about what you're doing so you don't emotionally damage your partner.

Ground your feet in the earth like your predecessor Taurus, so you stop floating in the ethers like a balloon, flowing in any which way the wind takes you. And talk to your partner when bored, communication - your strength - is the key to making or breaking any relationship. 

Cancer - Walk Forward, Not Sideways...for Godsake 

I love Cancer. It is my ascendant sign, which compliments and contradicts my sun sign Aquarius.  My sister is a Crab and though we are like the sun and the moon, we are best friends. Anyways....

Cancers you are children of the moon, so emotional and deep like the ocean. If you've ever been on a beach, you notice crabs walk sideways and then throw out their pinchers when threatened.

My sweet moon children, many of you repeat the same history in your life, chronically choosing the same garbage, toxic partners, patterns and whatever else because you continue to walk SIDEWAYS! Take it from my Aquarius sun sign which is all about the future....you need to walk forward in life to overcome past mistakes, behaviors, let downs etc. Retreating and permitting in your shell is normal as you are sensitive, but just make sure you are processing your emotions as with all this water and emotions, many of you tend to alcohol and drugs to cope your emotions.

Swim in the ocean not in a swamp of sea trash sugar coated with countless bottles of vino trying to pinch every alligator that comes your way. 

Leo - Pride Can Take the Best of You 

Like a lion prowling the safari, Leo has a big heart. But those vibrating at a lower frequency can become arrogant, egotistical, intolerant and complete a**holes. Your strength and your weakness is pride. Pride according to biblical texts is one of the main issues in humanity. People have so much pride and ego that they "unknowingly" operate destructing others and become attention seekers.

​Hmm maybe humanity is partly operating on the dark side of Leo? 

Virgo - Stop Worrying & Get a Therapist for the Love of God 

Well this is another sign I know well. My moon sign is in Virgo and it took years of healing in my twenties to figure out why the hell my brain was hyper analytical, worrisome and somehow I became an insomniac. Virgo's mind is their strength but also their weakness if not controlled

Virgo, ruled by Mercury, is very much in their head like Gemini. They are rational, critical, judgmental  analytical and pretty much quasi-negative creatures prone to stressing out their nervous system the easiest of anyone in the zodiac sign. Many Virgos who do not control their mental health end up having sleep issues, addicted to pharmaceuticals or expend countless hours in worry, stress an anxiety. Not everything in life will be a perfectionist. As a mutable earth sign, you need to ground your feet and get out of your head. 

Virgos you also need to calm down. Get a therapist. Join a stress management group. Meditate. Whatever you believe in do it as your brain will not change until you stimulate it with peace and serenity. Virgo is the sign of health and healing and humanity needs you guys to be in good health to help us further analyze things in life. 

Libra - It's Okay to Make a Commitment You Charmers

I love my sister sign Libra. Many of you I only know the best of your sign, constantly seeking balance, justice and beauty in the world. 

But, many Libras have a hard time making a decision or commitment. This is totally normal for an air sign. People with their Venus in Libra are known to not exactly be the most faithful as they will be social butterflies, enjoying the moment, flirting with whoever occupies their present moment. Many Libra men can be charmers, constantly charming the pants off women in a social setting meanwhile their spouse or girlfriend is at home. Be honest and don't just tell people what they want to hear. 

Scorpio - Your Dark Side is Darker Than Most 

Scorpios get a bad rap on nearly everything and are known as the most sexual in the zodiac. An older astrologer friend I met in graduate school told me to never date a man with a scorpio moon sign. Why? Apparently their emotions have a dark side that can lead them into the seedier side of life. 

Now, this may not be applicable to every Scorpio, as there are plenty of amazing ones out there who are amazing, intuitive and mystical. If Scorpios operate from the dark side of their genitals through lust, passion and jealousy, things may not exactly go healthy in their life or relationship. It's okay to share your secrets Scorpio....at least with a therapist so that deep emotional state rises to the surface.
 

Sagittarius - Slow Down, Think Before You Speak & Act 

As an Aqua girl, Sag and Aqua make the best of friends. I know this sign very well because I was once married to a man who's Sun + Ascendant was in Sag. 

​Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign. If you look at the zodiac sign, it is of a Centaur, a half man half horse creature who holds a bow and arrow. Humans have long used horses as a mode of transportation and there is a reason why we say cars have "horse power." Like a horse, an arrow shot from a bow moves fast. Coupled together, Sag is like an unstoppable asteroid jamming through the solar system. 

Sag, not everyone moves as fast as you guys. Your sign has a shit ton of energy to burn and your sign is also known as the "slut of the zodiac." Fire signs are impulsive and you guys really need to push on the break pedals and really consider your words and actions and not react with visceral and impulsive emotion. Many Sag client's I've trained and coached were also sex addicts. Men especially have a high and animalistic libido, and if not controlled, you guys can become sex and porn addicts. 

Sag needs grounding and sometimes fixed energy or a bloody harness to keep the horse from running too far into the wild and into the distance. 

Capricorn - As Grim as Winter

Like Sag, Capricorn is a "bi-racial" sign. These seagoats are half land goat and half sea goat.

Ruled during the darkest time of the year, winter can be a struggle for most people. And like the dark of winter, these individuals can be a grim and miser soul like Scrooge who needs the light to guide them back to life. Some caps are completely self-absorbed (sounds like Scrooge).  If you don't want your life to look like the dead of winter, find help. 

Aquarius - Just Get a Therapist 

Hey Yo Aqua girl here. I love being an Aqua but my word there is no one word to describe Aquarians.
Some of us are refined. Some of us are eccentric. And some of us are a mix of both. Aquarian women are like a breath of fresh air and bring out the raja in most men because we are fair and drama free. But, many men (people in general) take advantage of our good-hearted nature. 

I feel like Aquarians should just get a therapist. Aquarius rules astrology but also technology and science. Our scientific and analytical mind can lead us to the nut house, overthinking everything. We love science but are also mystical mamas which leads to a bagful of identity issues as today, you either believe in science or spirit, generally not both. Sometimes we stress out about humanity and we know we can't control this shit but we cry because we care and can "see" the future heading down a dark path.

Sometimes people think we're cold and detached when we are not, we are just stuck in our heads future tripping about humanity or if this man is actually going to commit to us and stop taking advantage of our bleeding heart. We really are warm-hearted, caring and affectionate humans who wants the best for everyone. Aquarius also rules anger. And we are in the Age of Aquarius. Is this why everyone is so damn angry these days?

Aquarians need to discover and appreciate the "power of now" and carpe diem.
 

Pisces - Swim to the Surface Fishy

Pisces is a highly emotional water sign symbolized by two fish swimming in opposite directions. 

Dreamy and artistic, those swimming in the dark side of their emotions may end up in lusty and secretive waters. If Pisces doesn't control their mind and dreams, they end up lost in a fantasy world, completely checked out of reality. Sometimes this ends up in disappointment as the fairy-tale they cooked up in their head about a romantic partner doesn't match reality. 

Those with Pisces moons have so much emotions to process many end up using drugs and alcohol as a form of escapism. It's important to recognize these behaviors. If drowning in the depths of the ocean , look up to see the sun glistening on the surface and swim towards the light. Pisces needs a dose of a reality check coupled with healthy coping mechanisms. Sex and chronic drug abuse rarely help people so channel that energy towards your athletic and artistic pursuits. Ride the wave Pisces. Don't get caught in the undertow. 

Now sun signs are affected by one's moon and rising sign. What do you struggle with the most? 

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Nature is More Predictable Than Human Beings

2/22/2018

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Dr. Masaru Emoto's Rice Experiment: 21 Days of Saying, "Yep, Consciousness Works"

2/21/2018

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On February 1, 2014 I bought Dr. Emoto's snowflake book and the idea of experimenting with consciousness sat in the back of my mind for years. Exactly four years later, on February 1, 2018 I implemented 21 days of Dr. Emoto's consciousness rice experiment.

And as one can see above, it works! Here is the brief overview of the experiment. 

After 21 days, the Dr Masaru Emoto rice experiment, proves that love trumps hate. I'll be writing up an excerpt on my blog today, stay tuned! #consciousness #wisdom #knowledge #knowledgeispower #spirituality #spiritualawakening #soul #mindfulness #mindbodysoul #soulfood #om #namaste #mindset #mentalhealth #god #universe

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"There is no coming to consciousness without pain." 
-Carl Jung

Day 1-2 - The rice remained "normal" and white for the first two days in each jar. 

Day 3 - The rice remained mostly normal in both jars with the exception of the "hate" jar. I noticed that there was slight discoloration, an almost beige / yellow spot beginning to form. 

"Consciousness is the ability to be present in your life in every moment without judgement of you or anyone else. Is the ability to receive everything, reject nothing and create everything you desire in life greater than what you currently have & more than what you can imagine." 
-Gary Douglas

Day 5 - The fifth day presented a clear distinction between the "love" and "hate" jar. The love jar remained white while the rice in the hate jar began to become yellow/beige. There was one darker yellow spot in the hate jar that appeared to be on the verge of molding. 

Day 6 - On the fifth night, entering the sixth morning, I woke up with a clear indication of the first mold spot in the hate jar. The love jar remained partially white with some yellowing and the end of one piece of rice beginning to mold. 

"The real revolution is the evolution of consciousness." 

Day 7 - The mold spot in the hate jar intensified. The love jar remained the same as day six. 

Day 8 - The hate jar continued to mold with a second mold spot appearing. The love jar's mold began to spread slightly onto the end of two other rice grains. 

Day 9 - The hate jar's mold began to rot and blacken in color. The love jar's mold began to cluster from one end of the rice grain, and together in a cluster. 

"The quest for wholeness can never begin on the external level. It is always an inside job."
-Fearless Soul

Day 21 (and in between) - The jars continued to do their thing. The hate jar quickly evolved into a rotten ball of black mold with some moisture build up in the bottom. The mold is as dark as the night sky. On the other hand, the love jar continued to cling onto "hope." The entire rice bundle became yellow/beige in color and the mold clustered slowly spread. It appeared that some fermentation in the bottom of the jar occurred as a pool of liquid formed. 

"Love is the most powerful source of energy on this planet." 
-Elizabeth Rae Kovar

What does this mean?

First, it proves that self-loathing behavior literally eats us away inside. It's why we see people who are under so much stress suffer from illness and disease. I know when I've undergone stressful situations, I could see my body deteriorating (hair loss, circles under the eyes, lack of luster in the skin). 

The mind, body and soul are interconnected and the more we hate ourselves and not accept our flaws, the more we "turn" the knife deeper into our wounds. 

It also proves that self-love is crucial.  Science analyzes aging as the deterioration process, which begins at twenty-five. Technically, the aging process begins when the sperm meets the egg. So the imprints that we have on ourselves and others is crucial. 

When love fulfills us we can radiate during the deterioration process. The revolution of the world isn't more war and fighting, but a change within ourselves, starting with self-love. It's a change in consciousness. 

The more you respect and love yourself, the more you respect and love others, animals and the planet. 

Hate is like darkness. It's interconnectedness is as vast, dark and mysterious as the night sky. Keep reaching for the light. 

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How to Balance a World of Science & Spirit

2/5/2018

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In a world where corporations, logic and lower-brain thinking exist, it’s hard to imagine that something greater than you is running the show. People who express their spiritual experiences are seen weird, odd or even semi-psychotic.

However, depending on what lens you view the world – via logic or spirit – affects the way you perceive problems, situations and relationships. The 21st Century is becoming very intellectual, which represents the new age Aquarian energy, but when the intellect is in overdrive we cannot “see” life beyond a scientific point of view.

The rise of humanity’s intellect began in the 1700’s with the Age of Reason also known as the Age of Rationalism, which preceded the Age of Enlightenment. The Age of Reason represented a genesis of the way man saw himself and balanced intellectual and spiritual pursuits without the risk of being burned at the stakes. This was a time of scientific exploration and various Christian-based artists and scientists expanded our knowledge of the world to what we know today. This era released the attachment to the superstitions of medieval religious beliefs, but still had connections to God, Christ and nature. At times, reason became the “new god,” but some prominent researchers connected to faith.
Three German researchers, philosophers and scientists I recommend researching include Immanual Kant, Alexander von Humboldt and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
So what does this have to do with spiritual experiences? The point is that it is possible to be a “man of logic” and still search, undergo and experience spirituality. It’s all about balance and in my opinion, the Age of Aquarius rules intellect, astrology and spirituality, which I think we are moving towards a world where science will one day prove spiritual experiences.

Why must the two be separate?

“True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united.”
​-Alexander von Humboldt 

Nothing in this world is separate from each other. The bee is not separate from the tree. And our brain is not separated from our body. The ocean in Japan is not separate from the ocean in Hawaii. Everything is interconnected and works in unison and in a flow with one another. 

Many spiritual new agers claim, “we’re all interconnected,” and in my opinion, this is true but darkness is also interconnected.


If you look at the problems of the world today, look at the interconnection between drug abuse, violence, poverty, slums and destructive forms of sex. Some claim that the wealthy elite that rule this world contribute to the destruction of mankind. On the flipside, light and beauty is also connected. And beauty is inspirational. 

“The soul that sees beauty may walk alone.”
​-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Why do you feel uplifted after a hike in nature? Why do you feel refreshed after a swim in the ocean? Why do you feel so pure after a yoga class?

In order to understand spiritual experiences, we must shift our lens to view the experience from a scientific and metaphysical viewpoint.

Although there is a physiological shift that occurs during any spiritual experience, many people connect to their spirt and breath (spiritus in Latin means breath but also “spirit, soul, vigor and courage). You move, flow and walk through the natural elements.

I’ll share some thoughts on the spiritual experience of swimming in the ocean. The ocean is basically one massive salty bathtub. And our skin is one massive porous organ that “sucks” things into its bloodstream like a sponge.  Salt is necessary for us humans nutritionally as its one of the many electrolytes that we need in order to survive.  The world salt derives from the Greek word, halos, meaning “salt sea.”

“Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe... the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me. I see them before me and connect them immediately with the consciousness of my existence.”
​-Immanuel Kant - Critique of Practical Reason, 1788

Salt is an interesting element because it dissolves in water, but later solidifies. Isn’t it amazing that the salt within us, when sweated out, solidifies on our face after an intense exercise session? Isn’t it fascinating that after swimming in the ocean, you may see salt streaks on your skin. Salt is one element that doesn’t spoil, but rather is added to food or contents to preserve it from spoiling. There is a balance with salt as too much (especially refined/artificially added) leads us to disease, and possibly death. From a science viewpoint, this is interesting.

Now we must view salt, while understanding the scientific component, to explain the spiritual and mythological experience.

In ancient superstitious beliefs, cultures would use salt to “scare” negative spirits away.  Some even salted their land to enforce crop failure of their conquered enemies. Because of salt’s ability to transform between a solid and liquid state and then back to a solid, signifies the death and rebirth cycle. Salt is beneficially destructive because it rids of certain entities, energies or enemies. Salt is also a masculine element.

Water represents emotions, cleansing and feminine energy. Humans are made of 80 percent water, which is why we naturally gravitate toward watery landscapes. Water connects us. Every cell, particle and joint in our body contains water, and the ocean’s current flows in a cyclical manner.

When understanding the two different view points, we see why “bathing” in the ocean is so cleansing, restorative and refreshing. Not too many people leave the beach feeling anxious or stiff in their joints. The ocean is one huge Epsom salt bath, which is why doctors prescribe Epsom baths to decrease joint pain or stimulate detoxification. Salt and water is cleansing, which is why Epsom salt baths trigger detoxifying effects of loose bowels or possible diarrhea. 

So if you’ve swam in the ocean and found yourself having diarrhea the next day, it is because the salt is cleansing and removing the “junk” from your body.

And ironically, swimming in the ocean is like yin-yang, it balances the masculine and feminine energies. This is why Holy Water is so special because it is consecrated salt mixed with natural water.

It’s important not to overthink things, but why do we have to view things strictly through one lens (mainly science). Everything in nature consists of elements and has a physical (scientific) and metaphysical (spiritual) component. 

The more we integrate this knowledge, the better we can ascend, appreciate and preserve the world we know (unlike scientific advancements and industrialism that has raped the shit out of this planet).

What are your thoughts? Do you think we should move forward with more balance in science and spirit? Let me know your thoughts!

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How the 1985 Movie Legend Holds the Secret to Understanding Life, Love, Innocence and Darkness

1/29/2018

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Do you have an all time favorite movie?

Mine is the 1985 Fantasy Movie, Legend with Tom Cruise. I loved it as a child and I still love it today. If 

During the summer 2017, I continued my spiritual search and expansion, but this time exploring  Christianity. For some reason, Christianity has been the most grounding spiritual knowledge and wisdom I've ever read. It grounds me and connects me to God and the ethers that no other spiritual practice has done.

I guess I've been on this quest to discover the spiritual warfare between the light and the dark and between heaven and earth. What the hell is going on with people here on earth? They are constantly being pulled away from the light. Even those who think they're "heavenly," dance with the devil through drugs, infidelity, lying, greed and power control. 

Anyways, last summer my intuition guided me to watch Legend. I headed to Fremont to one of the last remaining video stores and rented Legend. At the age of seven, I watched this movie enchanted with the unicorns and imagining I was Lily who would meet her forest man when she grew up. Now at 32, watching this I have a different set of eyes, through the lens of a researcher or scientist, that made me shout, "Holy shit, the answers to spiritual life have been here the entire time." 
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If you don't know anything about Legend, it's a fantasy romance movie where Princess Lily is in love with a forest man, Jack. The forest is beautiful and snows glitter, and it's basically my dream sanctuary. Anyways, the light rules the earth and the holders to that power are the last two unicorns. However, for darkness to rule the earth, they need the power of the unicorns. 

Jack and Lily adore each other and Jack showed her the majestic unicorns. Blinded by innocence, Lily touches the unicorns which opens the gateway for darkness to enter. 

Within the first five minutes of the movie, I began to tear. Everything made so much sense. Darkness roams the earth  to lure, blind, take advantage of and steer the innocent off the path of lightness. 

As seen in the clip above, Lord Darkness sends Blix to capture the unicorn horns, but Blix is confused on how. Lord Darkness says, "There is only one lure for such disgusting goodness. One bait that never fails."

Blix questions, "What be this bait? Please you teach me."

Lord Darkness replies, "Innocence. Innocence."


You have to keep reading to catch my point....
Without spoiling the movie, basically Lily gets captured and sent to Lord Darkness's kingdom. He is so enchanted by Lily, he consults Father Night on what to do. She brings something out in him that triggers his desire for her. 

Father Night says, "She fascinates you because her soul is pure. To make her one of us charm her, woo her, change her spirit. Hypnotize her. Set her free and bring her to you." 

So how does Lord Darkness do this? With glittery jewels and materialism of course, duh! A diamond is a girl's best friend, eh?
In the clip above, Lily roams the cave and magically, a table filled with glittering jewels appears, It lures her to the table and you can tell Lily is biting the bait. 

To push her further, a "beautiful" lady dressed in darkness appears and dances around here. From here, Lily dances with the devil and once intoxicated, her spirit shifted from the light to the dark. 

2 Corinthians 11:14
And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

​New International Version (NIV) 14

We are always being lured and tested by darkness (probably everyday). We see this in everyday mundane things to collective global shifts. 

We see this in the temptation of infidelity, experimenting with drugs to vanity and materialism. Women who are charmed by the man who has it all, materially, is blinded and lured to that man for the wrong reasons. 

I've seen this in relationships where a man and woman fall in love, but then the universe tests one of them and enters an ex or someone else who maybe more exciting but doesn't serve them/their soul anymore, to tempt them from real love or their next progression in life. 

I've worked long enough coaching and training people who work in the corporate world to know that corporations are the darkness masked in light. They pump their employees with a good paycheck and some cool benefits all while linking their wrists with golden handcuffs aka modern day slavery. And slavery has existed in nearly every culture since the dawn of man, but this time people are actually earning a paycheck. 


Matthew 10:16
 "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves."

I am so happy that women are exposing the Hollywood and Silicon Valley elite. But, remember it takes two to tango. Some women are innocent and are pushed into a bad situation but others seek out these opportunities. Why do women do this? Job Titles. Career Advancement. Financial Gains - you name it. 

As seen in the movie clip above, you have to sacrifice something beautiful in order to gain power or advancement that is dirty to the soul. 

Why not develop the divine feminine that is within? Grace. Beauty. Nurturing Love. Maternal Wisdom.

​It's the Maya, or illusion, and we are here to develop our souls (inner world) not our earthly pleasures (outer world). Now, this doesn't mean we can't enjoy money and materialism, but I believe once we develop thyself, the rest follows. The point is that we don't have to plow through life as a tyrant or an asshole, using people, wrecking emotions, seducing bank accounts or placing the ball and chain on people. 


​The point is not to be fooled. There are many wolves in this world who want to slaughter the lamb.Be wise like a snake and innocent like a dove.  

I won't spoil the movie's ending in case you haven't seen it, but one must question, does darkness take over, or does the light have enough power to override the dark?

​Keep reaching for the light that is within you and everyone. 

​What do you think? Have any thoughts on this topic? 
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