Astrology for the Soul

I am not an astrologer, neither do I know a lot about astrology. However, I know that "real" astrology can be of help for a person to understand him/herself.

Several years ago I read a book called "Astrology for the Soul," written by Jan Spiller. The book came in my way as books sometimes do - when I am supposed to learn or understand something I am guided to a certain book. This book covers a certain aspect of the astrological chart - the North Node of the Moon. There are two aspects of the Moon Node - the South and the North Nodes. The South Node shows a person's past or his/her karma. The North Node shows where a person is heading and his/her potential so that is what this book is focusing on.

The North Node is not specific to a certain day or time but covers about 1.5 year in a certain sign. In the book there is an easy-to-read chart that helps the reader to locate which sign the North Node was in when he/she was born.

When I read about "my" sign I was totally blown away by the accuracy of the information. I read my chapter with a smile most of the time, nodding my head. The North Nodes for my parents and my husband at that time (who later unexpectedly passed away) were just as accurate. Each chapter covers a sign and is divided into different sections : Overview, Personality, Needs, Relationships, and Goals.
The book also gives information about which sign the House would be for your North Node. This, of course, means that you need an astrological chart to locate the North Node.

This book has helped me tremendously over the years to develop as a person and understand challenges that I am/have been faced with. It also has helped me see the potential that I have and where I am heading. This book gets "thumbs up." :)

Jan Spiller's website: http://www.janspiller.com/

To be in the flow

To be in the flow is quite magical. Things just fall into place as if someone/something makes sure that you meet the right people at the right time and that you think of something at the exact right moment.

Today has been such a day. I was supposed to get in touch with a person who delivers heating fuel in the area where I live. I had however not heard from him and did not know when he was going to come. I was about the leave for an appointment and 10 minutes before I left he showed up at my house! I could check a couple of things that I had had questions about. If I had left just a bit earlier I would not have been able to talk with him. I also ran into him in town at his office and could get further confirmation regarding a question I had.

It is fun when things magically unfold and there is absolutely no effort. Some days have more of that quality than other days. My experience is that a lot has to do with how my  inner focus and energy are. If I worry and become concerned, usually things do not flow very well. If I stay uplifted and positive, the overall flow seems to increase.

There is something called "The Law of Attraction," - "That which is like unto itself is drawn." What this means is that if we focus on negative feelings we will draw similar feelings and events into our lives. If we, on the other hand, focus on positive feelings, we will draw events into our lives with a similar frequency and vibration. I fully believe in this as I have seen it happen over and over in my own life.

In 2006 the film "The Secret" was released. It was based on the Law of Attraction and became a big hit all over the world. It was later developed into a book as well. The movie and book received widespread attention in the media - Oprah Winfrey covered this topic in her show and the TV-show Saturday  Night Live also talked about this "law" (which of course is not a law). One of the most widespread groups/organizations to talk about the Law of Attraction is Abraham-Hicks.

Some people use this principle every in their daily lives and have amazing results.

Music for Relaxation

Music is an important tool for relaxation. It can change a person's mood and energy in a really dramatic way. Many times when I have felt uptight or stressed I have been able to relax when listening to soothing and uplifting music.

There are many artists who call themselves "New Age" and that music often claims to have the goal to relax the listener. To me the title is less important than the actual music. It is of course a really individual choice which music fits your taste. I have a few CDs that have become favorites and I wanted to share those here.

Ma Jana (have not seen many CDs from this person) and it seems as if they might be a bit hard to get hold of but Amazon still sells them. You can also listen to samples on the Amazon web site:


Reiki - Part One
Reiki - Part Two


These can be used when you treat with Reiki but can also be used when just wanting to listen to really calming and soothing music. I am a Reiki Master and found them when I was looking for music for doing Reiki treatments.
 Two other CDs that have components of nature sounds but also have "real," very inspiring music are. They were released by Rising Star Records (which is no longer in business as far as I know) with various artists:

Forest Cathedrals (also hard to get hold of unfortunately but sold by Amazon)
Seashore Solitude (have not been able to locate it online but it might be available through private sellers)

Listen and enjoy!

Medical Qi Gong

One of my favorite ways to energize my body and start moving the Qi - or life force energy - in my body is to use Qi Gong.

When I still lived in Sweden I learned Medical Qi Gong from the Chinese Medical Qi Gong teacher Pu Guang. We met for a whole weekend and learned different movements that would affect how the Qi moves within the body. Medical Qi Gong is 5000 years old and originated in China. It aims at preventing disease and regain health after an illness.

The method I learned is called "Five Ways for a Long Life" (translated from the Swedish name). By practicing this method the life force will be strengthened and balanced within the body. Also the immune system and the body's own healing ability are strengtened. Many different problems can be addressed by practicing Qi Gong: allergies, high blood pressure, headaches, stress, back problems, etc.

Qi Gong is a holistic treatment for body and soul and is also a fascinating way to develop on a personal and spiritual level. In China many people practice Qi Gong every day, even outside on the streets.
It is easy to practice as it does not take much space to do these movements. Also, it helps people to slow down as the movements are done very slowly.

I had some problem with movement in my shoulders when I first learned Qi Gong, but after practicing this method several times a week that problem totally disappeared and has not come back.

The image is from the Swedish school where Pu Guang is a teacher - "Nordiska Qi Gong Skolan"

Taking Charge of Your Fertility

This is the title of a book that I wholeheartedly can recommend to both women and men. This book is written by Toni Weschler and has been a bestseller for many years.

The information in the book can be used to help become pregnant or to prevent pregnancy. I read this book many years ago and was surprised to find out how little I really knew about my own body. It gives detailed information how to chart a woman's fertility cycle and how to keep track of the times when a woman is fertile.

The book gives many stories how women and couples have been misinformed by "regular" doctors how to count e.g. when a baby was conceived or when a woman is fertile. The "myth" is that women's menstrual cycles are 28 days and that ovulation takes place on day 14. In this book that myth is shattered. When you understand that a cycle can be much shorter or longer you can take charge of your own fertility.

This book should be used in schools and be taught at women's clinics. That is how good it is.