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This is a very interesting time of year. It is still technically summer, but a lot of us have already started to gear up for what almost seems to be a “new year”. It doesn’t quite fit either in summer or in autumn, and in fact, in Chinese Medicine, it is a season on it’s own. It’s a transition time, and as such, has a quality all it’s own. If you pay attention, you can feel the energetic shift from the more laid back energy of summer to the more focused energy of autumn. Thankfully, we have the influence of Virgo to help us adjust. This New Moon on Monday August 25th is in the sign of Virgo. Virgo is an Earth sign, a very grounded sign ruled by Mercury, who never seems to stop moving. That might give you a hint about Virgo. This is a sign of organization

This is my personal favourite of the Young Essential Oils that I have tried so far. Valor means courage, strength and self-confidence, and to me that’s what’s contained in this little bottle. Valor was the first oil I tried when I was introduced to Young Living. I was instructed to rub a drop between my hands then apply it to the spine at the base of the neck. I sat quietly for a moment to experience my body response. I felt heat that extended all the way down my spine, then felt subtle movement in the joints. I was astounded. I later found out that it is affectionately known as “chiropractor in a bottle”. It helps the energy alignment in the body. Valor is a blended oil, made up of Spruce (opens and released emotional blocks), Rosewood (relaxing, empowering and uplifting), Frankincense (stimulates the limbic system, promotes courage and determination)

This last month in Moon ruled Cancer, we have been nurturing ourselves and others. We took time to “take stock” of where we are in life and perhaps make some decisions. We grounded into home and family so we can once more emerge and get down to business – whether thatis a great summer bash or literally back to busness. We have moved into sun-ruled Leo, a sign that is about the self, but not so much in a reflective way. Leo is a sign that moves out from the self, rather inward. Do you see the rhythm? The in-breath and the out-breath; lunar to solar. This is the traditional holiday time in Canada – the end of July and beginning of August, and Leo is an active sign that enjoys a good time. This is the time for a summer romance – Leo likes it intense – as hot

Essential oils have been called “the missing link in modern medicine”. We see references to their use throughout history, not only for the fact that they can smell great, but for medicinal purposes. They have been used to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses, as insect repellent and to deal with bites. They also help us to relax, lift our spirits, and feel better. I started working with Young Living Essential Oils about 2 months ago, so I am going to share my experiences with them as I go along. The oil that people seem to be most familiar with is Lavender, so that is the first oil I’ll share. I’ve used Lavender for years to reduce stress, taking a whiff now and then when needed. The Young Living Lavender oil is the purest I have ever smelled, and I have absolute confidence both putting it directly on my skin and

New Moon in Cancer 2014 is this Friday June 27. Cancer is a water sign – the sign of the crab. As a water sign it deals with emotions, feelings. This Mercury Retrograde (which is officially over on July 2nd), has moved from Cancer back to Gemini, then forward again to Cancer. It has given the perfect opportunity to experience how we feel about our lives, about where we are in life and where we want to be in the near future. I know I’ve been doing a lot of that, as have a lot of other people I’ve been speaking to. It feels like a time of re-inventing ourselves – a little closer to whom we really want to be. Cancer is ruled by the moon. It is a sign of nurturing, as the moon nurtures us. This is a time to nurture that being we are blossoming into

Welcome to New Moon in Taurus. Taurus is the sign of the bull, so you can probably guess what some of its’ characteristics are. Bulls are known for standing their ground. They have four feet firmly planted. They often have resistance to change, fear change and may have a lack of trust. Four feet means that they are well grounded and earth bound. They enjoy the earthly pleasures provided by the senses. Physical comfort is important. Having a massage, wearing cashmere or silk, using fragrant oils would appeal to Taurus. People born under this sign either have or need to develop (are developing) a strong sense of self-worth.  Setting boundaries, understanding your value system and living by it and accepting yourself exactly as you are, are things we are supported to learn through the energy of Taurus. During Aries we planted our seeds, getting ready for new growth. When we