The Healing Springs Journal #102 Spring 2019 by The Healing Springs Journal

Issue #102, March—April, 2019

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The Springs Journal Our Region’s Wellness Resource since 2002

Stress Relief with Bach Flower Remedies

Health Benefits of Dancing

Doing vs Being BioMorphic Geometry L o c a l • I n d e p e n d e n t • Tr u s t e d

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Contents articles 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

BioMorphic Geometry by Sue and Aaron Singleton Health Benefits of Dancing by Tara Ellsworth Stress Relief with Bach Flowers by Nini Gridley Doing vs Being by Wendy Ball The Angel by Your Side by Linda McCann Hypnosis for Tinnitus by George Guarino Easing Our Bodies and Brains from Stress by Dr. Sarah LoBisco Why a Donkey? by Margaret Winslow Roots, Gracefulness and Moving Into the Light by Christopher Reilly

features 6 Our Community 26 Your Astrological Forecast by Arlene DeAngelus 28 Directory 30 Calendar

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Publisher’s Corner The greatest gift you can offer is a healthy, whole you. From my car earlier today, I saw a guy dancing to the music playing through his headphones while walking down the side of the road. It was obvious he was lost in his music and loving it. This made me smile. Yet, no one but him could hear the music, so it would have been easy to think he looked ridiculous. What struck me, and why I write about it now, is that this is an example of how it is for all of us really. Instead of music, we each have a running commentary in our head that no one else can hear; sometimes we can’t even hear it ourselves. This commentary is the basis for our movement in the world. Sometimes it’s very obvious because we can hear it say something like “I want a glass of water.” The words then create the movement of going to get a glass of water. Other times it’s silent telling us the likes of “no one makes money creating art” which creates the opposite of movement, replacing it with inactive creativity. Or a voice of doubt that ask things like... Am I good enough? Am I really able to have what I want? Does anyone care? It can also wear the guise of spirituality, such as “you need to stay positive all the time to get the life you want.” Whether it is loud, obvious or quiet, it still moves us in much the same way the music moved the kid. All my examples seem to lean on the negative side, which isn’t an accurate representation for this “voice.” The “music” also plays us into our dreams when we allow it. Just as the ongoing commentary in your head isn’t heard by the one next to you, neither do you hear what is going on inside someone else’s mind. We do not know what anyone is experiencing as they go through their life. We may love them, feel close to them, and even sometimes think we know them better than they know themselves. We still do not know what it’s like inside their head. They may be able to tell us, but words are limited by their nature and are not always the best expression of the nuances we actually feel. The person telling you about their day may have beliefs and understandings that are shaping their moment and memory, that you cannot understand or hear because it’s not a part of your experience. So, while you can, and perhaps always will, have opinions about how someone could act or respond, it is wise to simply be curious about everyone you come in contact with—those new in your life, as well as those you see every single day. Doing so, allows everyone the space to also be curious about his or her own self when around you, rather than following a prescribed way of being. The more this happens, you in turn will be curious about yourself and may find new and interesting things that are truly authentic. Get so busy enjoying Life you get lost in the movement—just like the kid dancing, while allowing others to do the same. In my early life, I had a friend that asked me what my motives were. With hindsight, I know he was asking me for his own benefit. Yet, it set me up to examine my reasons for doing things, which was my first experience with being curious about myself. It may be worth noting he was a boyfriend. Like it or not, they do have more impact, hence why I was inclined to listen to his question and take it to heart. Now, I’m thankful for its impetus. Often we are told what to do or how to behave. As beings that want to belong, we follow the ways of others in hopes of finding our place. This isn’t always our family of origin, as we can leave them in search of somewhere more “us.” Yet, the more we fit into a group, the less likely we will look at our own reasons for following their ideas. As a way to of examining your inner commentary and become curious about yourself, I suggest looking at the motives for your actions. Don’t judge the answers, just ask yourself honestly ‘why am I doing this?’ If the answer is ‘I have no idea,’ sit with that. Maybe contemplate why you would do something for no reason. If the answer is one you don’t like, such as ‘because I have to,’ ask yourself if that is true. Do you really have to do it, or do you prefer doing it over the outcome of not doing it? With each honest inquiry and answer, you clear out the commentary running your show. By purifying the ‘noise’ that interprets your experience of life, you will touch the most honest you and life will respond in kind. In April 2002, we published the first issue of The Healing Springs Journal. That is 17 years of sharing articles that allow you to make empowered lifestyle decisions in relation to the wellness of your mind, body, spirit and environment. By offering such a resource, we are creating life-sustaining choices that have a rippling effect on the entire world. You, as the reader, have impact on all that you touch. Just like the kid with headphones, it’s easy to get so caught up in our own experience that we miss how interrelated we all are. Your kindness to a stranger, say, may make that person smile and then go home and notice something nice about their son, shifting the energy of the family. This is a trite example, yet you get the picture. One way in which you have influence in regards to this publication is by supporting the advertisers you see in these pages. Doing so is a win/win/win; as you help yourself, the practitioner, as well as The Healing Springs Journal. So, please do support the advertisers along your path. We are all in it together. I am thankful to have opened many doors along our 17-year journey. May you enjoy it too. photo by Deborah Neary

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Community 15th Annual 2019 Holistic & Psychic Fair FEATURING 20 Psychic Readers, 10 Energy Healers, 20 free Workshops, Metaphysical Delights, Natural Healing Solutions, Hand-Crafted & Spiritual Gifts. Photos of your Aura & More! Saturday, April 27 10-5 & 7-9PM and Sunday, April 28 10-5PM Quality Inn, Oneonta, NY. Two Day Pass: $10 advance; $12 at door; One Day $6/$8Pre-book w/your favorite Reader/Healer to assure your spot. Info: www.shiftnewyork.com, 607-433-2089. SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENING APPEARANCE: Renowned Medium Rev. Julie MacDonald, “Ancestral Connections” Friday, April 26, 7-9:30PM at the Institute for Spiritual Development, 41-45 Dietz St. Oneonta, NY $35/$30 Members Rev. MacDonald will also host a public MESSAGE gallery, Saturday, April 27, 7-9:00 pm at the Quality Inn, $25 Admission

2nd Mind Body Soul Expo March 23 We had so much fun last year, we are having another Mind Body Soul Expo on March 23. The Expo is Free admission and

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open to the public. This year the event will be at the Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs N.Y. Throughout the day will be free presentations starting at 10:20am with a total of 8 presenters. Belly-dancers will be performing onstage throughout the duration of the event 10am-6pm Over 95 vendors will be offering personal training, demonstrations, Acupuncture, Reiki, Human Design Readings, cancer screenings, Chakra balancing and screenings, mini yoga classes, Crystal Sound Bowl Meditations, table and chair massage, psychic readings, tarot readings, Free gallery reading, nutrition information, fitness, skincare, essential oils, handmade jewelry, local artisans, local Saratoga businesses, other health practitioners and professionals, and much more! Definitely a fun, educational, and amazing opportunity to see and experience all under one roof! For more information contact Event Organizer: Jennifer “Gem” Rhodes, mindbodysoulexpony@gmail.com. Follow the Mind Body Soul Expo on Facebook for future event dates https://www.facebook.com/MINDBODYSOULEXPO/

Girlfriends Getaway in Bolton Landing A fun and empowering women's weekend at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George, May 10-12, 2019. Create your own agenda from over 20 wellness and fitness classes offered by dynamic presenters. Guest Speaker, Louis Van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars and creator of LaBlast Fitness. Join Louis for two LaBlast classes. Fashion Show, Luncheon, Dance Party, Spirit Medium Demo. Special priced accommodations and spa treatments at The Sagamore Resort, shopping discounts

and $20.19 dinners town-wide. $110 Admission. For tickets contact the Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce, 518.644.3831. www.girlfriendsgetawaybolton.com

Bach Flower Education (BIEP) Seminar in Saratoga The BIEP Level One weekend workshop with local Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner, Nini Gridley, MS Ed., BFRP, will be offered May 4-5, 2019 in Saratoga Spa State Park. Learn how to use the 38 Bach Flower Remedies that are used in 66 countries worldwide to balance emotional fluctuations, reduce stress and support optimal well being. You’ll explore the philosophy, indications and methods for using a trusted, simple system of healing developed by an English physician in the 1930s. This informative, interactive and fun international training leads to a certificate entitling students to use the remedies for themselves or their family. This is the first of three levels of training required to become a practitioner qualified to work with clients. Contact Nini Gridley for more information at 518-573-0571 or to register go to www.NiniGridley.com.

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Michael Wayne’s New Documentary, “On the Path to Strawberry Fields,” is Premiering Soon When Michael Wayne, Saratoga Springs based acupuncturist and member of the Deepak Chopra founded group Evolutionary Leaders, set out to interview 24 distinguished luminaries from all walks of life, he knew he would be bringing together sagelike wisdom to tell the story of the positive movement that is happening in countries all around the world. It is a movement towards a new type of paradigm, that of an evolved open culture, one that will bring forth a more holistic, sustainable and enlightened society. The final culmination of those interviews is the film “On the Path to Strawberry Fields,” a feature-length documentary. It is divided into eight chapters that progressively move the story along, from the political, to the personal, to the world at large. As you watch the ?lm, you start to understand what prompts those in power to promote their own agenda over the public good, and then you learn that this same force is in each and every one of us. From there you learn that what matters most is a life of meaning, and living a life of meaning leads to an awakening and an evolution of consciousness. As more people evolve, so does culture, and ultimately this leads to a movement towards a new paradigm, that of an evolved open culture. And this movement now has the potential to create the greatest nonviolent revolution in the history of the world. And “On the Path to Strawberry Fields" urges you to be part of it, to help create the world our hearts know is possible. “On the Path to Strawberry Fields" will be launched online, and will be available for a limited time to be viewed for free. If you want to be kept informed of when it is ready to be seen, email Michael Wayne at mwayne2@mac.com to be put on his email list.

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BioMorphic Geometry: The New Science of Healing by Sue H. Singleton, Medical Intuitive ioMorphic Geometry (BMG) is fifth-dimensional geometry: geometric and mathematical formulas and algorithms that create energy perceivable by the human body-mind, as well as animals and plants. It can also influence all substances (solids, liquids and gases).

BMG is a ground-breaking science and technology discovered and developed by Aaron and Sue Singleton, which is based on the subtle energy principles of creating resonant frequencies and algorithms through form, space, numbers and exact geometric proportion. Their free-form geometry arranges key geometric components (including radii, diameters, arcs, chords, tangents, angles, triangles, circles, squares, rectangles, sine waves, symbols and numbers) in very specific placements and proximity to each other. Each unique BMG design thus generates an energy field for a very specific use. The Singletons are renowned medical intuitives, visionaries, inventors, intuitive healers and authors, and Co-Founders of The Way To Balance, LLC Center for Advanced Healing and Training. The science of Biomorphic Geometry — and the numerous specific BMG Designs that the Singletons have created — enable a person to experience a shift within his or her conscious mind, unconscious mind, and body. This is because our human bodies, all the way down to the level of our DNA, can “read” and respond to the energy frequencies created by the Biomorphic Geometry (BMG) Design Cards and Algorithms.

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Each unique BMG Design Card is developed to: • Create a resonating morphic field that identifies imbalances in your DNA, brain, body and bioplasmic field (BPF)*, • Provide a numeric and geometric algorithm to “remind” and “entrain” the brain, body and BPF to the desired state, and • Create an opportunity for you to correct and release the imbalances For example, if you carry interference or a blockage to being at peace, the “I Am Willing To Be At Peace Within” card will draw your attention (unconsciously or consciously) to the area of interference or trauma, The BMG “I Am and then proceeds to help you Willing To Be At acknowledge and release the Peace Within” design. Not to scale. blockages.

A BioMorphic Geometry field is comparable to a radio wave that carries information. The frequencies of the fields are created by patterns, shapes, numbers, etc. and their relationship to each other. BMG Design Cards have broad applications in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy, bodywork, energy healing, hypnotherapy, guided imagery, dowsing, kinesiology, intuitive development, and much more. *NOTE: the bioplasmic field is a morphogenetic field that surrounds the body. It is a very organized subset of the auric field, and contains data, programs and instructions related to the body.

Why is it called BioMorphic Geometry? Bio, as in Biology: Of, relating to, caused by, or affecting life or living organisms. Morphic: Able to transform or to be transformed completely in appearance or character. Morphic also refers to morphic resonance, the concept that through a telepathic effect (morphic field), information can be transferred to an organism through a sympathetic vibration. Geometry: The mathematics of the properties, measurements, and relationships of numbers, points, lines, angles, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional representations.

Thus, BioMorphic Geometry uses the frequencies of sets of shapes, forms and numeric algorithms to create unique morphic fields that initiate transformational change within living organisms. At this point, there are dozens of BMG designs for various health and spiritual growth applications, including T“Happy”—The EMF shirts, and Access Your Divine Eliminator Pad. Not to Blueprint with Ease and Grace – Sets 1 scale and 2—for helping remove spiritualemotional blockages and transmuting critical life issues, in order to move forward. more easily in our personal, professional and spiritual development. Other designs include tools for clearing EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from Wi-Fi, electronics and cell phones, helping clear chemical and food sensitivities, and much more.

How Does BMG Work? The morphic field created by each design or card actually “lights up” unconscious and conscious areas within that prevent us from experiencing that state of being, or where you are holding on to that issue or concern. It is not important that you feel, see or “know” anything at all when using the cards. The body, unconscious or conscious mind, DNA and bioplasmic field all read the resonating biomorphic field emitted by the cards. The frequencies emitted by the cards allow for the shift to take place

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“The majority of users begin to feel more relaxed, calmer, and a sense of relief within a short time of initiating the use of the cards.” by your simple willingness. Hence, before beginning, it can help to relax and let go, offer a brief prayer or meditate about your willingness to resolve imbalances. The majority of users begin to feel more relaxed, calmer, and a sense of relief within a short time of initiating the use of the cards. For example, you may experience sensations or energy movement to the heart and chest when using the I Embrace Joy card, showing where your body is inhibited from fully experiencing Joy. If I Surrender Judgment Of Myself And Others draws your attention to your lower pelvic abdomen, this is where your blockages to freedom from judgment are held. If your attention is drawn to the head and brain, it may be highlighting areas of mental, emotional traumas, attitudes and belief systems.The dimensions of each design are critical to the accuracy of the BMG cards and their ability to influence the body, brain, DNA and bioplasmic field. Therefore, some designs do not completely fill the card space.

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Try this experiential exercise with one of the Singletons’ BMG Emotional Healing Algorithms. This particular one is “audioresonant”, which means you say it aloud for it to be most effective. This code is to help you relax, to facilitate clearing of fear, stress, anxiety and overwhelm. To use it, simply say the number sequence out loud, 4 recitations, then take a few deep breaths. Repeat 2 more times, for a total of 12 recitations for each session.

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Take a moment to notice how you feel at the end of 12 repetitions. Can you breathe easier? Do you feel more relaxed? Is your mind clearer and more focused? You can receive your FREE copy of the Singletons’ BMG Emotional Healing Algorithm Codes Handout for all emotional categories simply by visiting their booth at the March 23 Expo in Saratoga Springs. Sue and Aaron Singleton are renowned international medical intuitives, visionaries, inventors, intuitive healers and authors, and Co-Founders of The Way To Balance, LLC Center for Advanced Healing and Training. The Singletons’ website BioMorphicGeometry.com is totally dedicated to their BioMorphic Geometry technology, including background and a blog. Their main website TheWayToBalance.com includes their calendar of events, including their Remote Medical Intuitive Group Healings. Join the Singletons at the March 23, 2019 Mind, Body, Soul Expo in Saratoga Springs. Visit their booth for free demonstrations of BioMorphic Geometry, and receive your free handout of their BMG Emotional Healing Algorithm Codes.

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Bring in this ad and receive 1 0 % o f f full-price merchandise. by Tara Ellsworth id you know that humans have three paths for learning: the eyes for visual senses, the auditory system to hear sound, and kinesthetic senses to gain an awareness of body and movement? And dancers use all three pathways while learning new steps or practicing for an upcoming occasion. The biggest part is the kinesthetic input you get from the sharing of energy, the focus, the movement and the music. Ballroom dancing is especially helpful for people who do not read body language well. Learning to lead or follow by picking up cues from their dance partner helps them become more adept at recognizing body language, even outside the dance environment.

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When we dance, we allow our bodies to “shake off” any stagnation or blocked energy. And the excitement and positive emotions experienced can help facilitate the process of our body coming to its natural balance. Ballroom dancing, especially, is based on smooth and flowing movement and techniques that focus on the correct positioning and alignment of the body. The smooth division of ballroom dances can be a great form of exercise for anyone requiring a more gentle approach to physical activity. Dancing has also been proven to improve mobility, memory, balance and coordination among other benefits. Need a way to forget about the stress of everyday life? Try dancing! While you are dancing you have to be in the present because if you are thinking about something else or a mistake you have previously made, you’re likely to get off step and continue to make mistakes. If you’re too busy thinking about what comes next or what you need to do when you get home, you will struggle to execute your moves. Tara Ellsworth owns and runs Sunshine Ballroom at 418 Geyser Road in Ballston Spa, NY. She can be reached at 518-226-0200 or visit; www.sunshineballrm.com. Healing Springs I #102 I Spring ‘19

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by Nini Gridley, MS Ed, BFRP ife is full of common everyday stress, at work, at home – seemingly everywhere! You may feel the physical symptoms of stress as fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, teeth grinding or an upset stomach. Or you might also feel anxious, irritable, tired or tearful. These manifestations can be alleviated with gentle vibrational remedies made from flowers. The original Bach® Flower Remedies are gentle, inexpensive and simple to use for everyday stress relief. They are drops, derived from Nature that can help alleviate the emotional and physical effects of everyday stress in you, your family and your friends. “Rescue Remedy”, a blend of five Bach Flowers, is the #1 stress reliever sold nationwide!

Bach Flower “self help” system that was discovered in England nearly 100 years ago by Dr. Edward Bach a prominent physician, homeopath and bacteriologist. He used them with his patients and developed a system of holistic healing that is still used today in over 66 countries worldwide. Bach Flowers can be selected individually or combined as a blend of 6 -7 chosen to balance particular stress symptoms that can be fleeting or longstanding.

There are 38 flower remedies in the full

Education about the system, which can be safely used by anyone, is offered by the Bach Centre in the UK where Dr. Bach

Perhaps your co-workers irritate you and you feel intolerant? Just 2 drops of Beech, taken over time, helps ease that tension allowing the situation to become more tolerable. Holly, the flower remedy for jealousy, envy and angry bad tempers is, like Beech, from Dr. Bach’s category of “Over-sensitivity”? Whether you are flustered, overwhelmed, anxious or traumatized by life there is a particular Bach Flower to balance that stress. There are actually seven categories designed to help people select the right remedy for a particular situation. Selection is based on the feeling state; the stressful emotion that’s felt.

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by Wendy Ball any of us are doers by nature. We feel more comfortable when we are active, engaging with life and with the earth in a concrete way. We love to move. We build. We organize. We analyse. Expending our physical energy or making something happen is how we feel comfortable. We don’t like to sit around and do nothing.

Many of us are more at home in our reflective and feeling side. We are the empaths, the contemplatives, the “large picture” people. We crave quiet and space to think and feel into things. Life demands that we be active and deal with things but we do this somethimes grudgingly and want to get back to our quiet space as soon as possible. I would say that if by nature we enjoy and feel comfortable both doing and being, then we are the lucky ones.Because a good life requires that both actively engage, and, feel comfortable stepping back and referencing our inner selves i.e. our values, priorities, that which makes us unique, our heart/souls, our intuition and our creativity. A good life also requires that we embrace the fact that we live in a physical reality and have physical bodies. We live on a planet that challenges us in very physical ways. We live in realities that demand our active attention and effortful engagement if we are to negotiate them successfully. There is no judgement on one way of being vs the other although some of us get caught up in defending one way as superior to the other, especially when we find ourselves in conflict with others whose default mode is different from ours. Both ways are important. We are larger than our physical selves. We are spiritual beings living a very physical existence. Embodied we are and fully accepting of our embodiment we need to be if we are to be succesful vehicles for soul. We are blessed when we know how to be in the flow. And we need the structure of focused attention to manifest our soul’s intent in the reality. Many of us find ourselves with parents, siblings, close frinds and life partners whose sweet spot seems diametrically opposed to ours. We tangle over what’s important. We argue about priorities. We experience exasperation with the other’s approach. We struggle to get our needs met: to be active or to be contemplative

.What if we could appreciate the strengths and quality of energy the other brings to the relationship and to a shared life? What if, in full respect for our preferred way we could say: “I need move so I’m going to the gym.”. What if the other could say: “I want to finish my book, you go ahead and we’ll catch up with each other later.”. What if one could say: I love how you support me to finish projects and push me to exercise. I feel better and have more confidence as a result.”. Or, “I love how you take time to really listen to me. It calms me down and helps me know myself better.” Our sweet spots, our preferred ways of being are gifts to be shared with love and respect. Our human reality is a challenging one. We all have strengths to bring to the challenges. All ways are needed to create the way moving forward. Wendy Ball is a mentor, coach and shamanic healer, She works by phone, skype and remotely. Wendy brings her long and rich experience as a therapist and now as a wisdom keeper to deep heart centered support of those struggling to bring themselves forward into a fully engaged and effective life. You may learn more at her website: wendyballshamaniclight.com and all her at 518-813-8524. Email: wendy@wendeyballshamaniclight.com

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by Linda McCann, RMT-author “The Alchemy of Reiki” ou have had a guardian Angel by your side since your birth. They are not all Archangels. Many are people like us who have crossed over and they have chosen to work with us. Have you ever had an experience whereby you were “saved” in a negative situation? Do you receive thoughts/feelings about which road to drive or not doing something you had planned?

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Our Angel can help if we ask. Sometimes, they help because of a prior agreement before we get to Earth, however, you should respectfully request what it is you wish for. Angels are fascinating spirit creatures that vibrate on a higher level. Everything in the Universe is vibrating and made up of energy. One of our goals here on earth is to raise our own vibration and learn important lessons on our life path. Each Angel has a specific color, crystal, musical note as well as, certain qualities that we can use to focus on what we want to manifest. On the other side, Angels communicate by singing. It is not quite the same as what we are used to here on Earth. Their voices lift the spirit and are so heartbreakingly beautiful that once you have heard this you will never forget. I was blessed to hear this during a Life Between Lives regression which I wrote about in an earlier edition a few years ago. Angels love us unconditionally. They are also able to instantly work with you once you ask. They are Beings of Light and Spirit, so they are able to work with unlimited numbers of people at the same time. Perhaps you find this concept difficult to imagine. Just know that it is possible. You do not have to be religious or part of a religion to work with them. If you haven’t already connected here is a short meditation to help you open that channel. Close your eyes, place your thumb and forefinger together to alert your inner self that it is time to meditate. Breathing slowly, deeply calm yourself and get out of your busy “monkey brain”. Focus on the question of who is my Angel? Sit quietly and a name should pop into your head. This could be an Archangel or an everyday Angel. You can keep focusing on the Angel and perhaps the Angel will gift you with something and may also have something to say. When

Available Now on Amazon Learn More at: AlchemyofReiki.com “Our Angel can help if we ask... Angels are fascinating spirit creatures that vibrate on a higher level. Everything in the Universe is vibrating and made up of energy.” you are finished, thank your Angel and come back slowly. Write down the name, gift and what they may have told you. If the gift is available in our world, purchase it as you are able and place on your altar or some place that is of significance to you. Place the saying there also and ask, if you don’t understand, for clarification. You can simply close your eyes and ask anytime. Placing these things where you can see them will help you to keep the connection and memory. Angels can also send Reiki. When I am working with someone, I always send Reiki to their “Team” to be disbursed as needed. I also send Reiki on a continuous flow until the next time. Your Angel is a gift to you in this lifetime. In my experience, that Angel has worked with you over many lifetimes. I am so grateful for this wonderful gift.

If you find this as fascinating as I do, there is a plethora of information on the internet and in books. There you can find qualities, colors etc. Enjoy. Linda McCann has resided in the Capital district (Saratoga) most of her life. She started this path upon the death of her husband because she knew there had to be more than just this life. Reiki Master Teacher, Shaman, HUNA practitioner, Healing Dowser and Crystal therapist. She loves to teach and share all these modalities. Her upcoming classes: January 12 and 13. For more info or to make an appointment contact her via email. spiritedlinda@alchemyofreiki.com.

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Hypnosis for Tinnitus by George Guarino,CH

Did you know that hypnosis can be a powerful tool to help Tinnitus sufferers?

innitus often refers to sounds like ringing in the ears, buzzing, humming, hissing, or throbbing. The sounds can be rather constant or a person might only notice them now and then. These sounds can be heard in the head or ears and hold the attention of the sufferer beyond a reasonable degree. We all hear sounds around us or in our heads that we don’t necessarily pay attention to. These sounds don’t bother us and they

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actually give us a grounded feeling. Being in total silence is rather unusual and can be disorienting. Only a doctor can diagnose a condition as being tinnitus and rule out other serious conditions. There are three types of tinnitus. 1. Objective – The body is producing the sound, which could be heard if you put a microphone inside the ear. It’s a real sound and not one they’re imagining. 2. Subjective – This sound is being produced by the client’s brain, usually as a result of hearing loss, and you wouldn’t be able to hear it or record the sound with a mic. 3. Pulsatile – This is a rare type of objective tinnitus where the client tunes in to their own heartbeat. Studies show that some form of tinnitus effects about 10-15% of the US population to some extent. That’s a lot of people, perhaps as many as 32 million Americans. The causes of tinnitus can be linked to a number of factors like hearing loss caused by loud explosions, noisy construction sites and over exposure to constant loud music. Diabetes, thyroid problems and emotional issues are also factors. It’s also sited that tinnitus could be the product of Meniere’s disease, a longterm condition that affects balance and the inner ear. Certain medications such as aspirin, antibiotics and chemotherapy have also been linked.

How can hypnosis help and why is it so effective? First it can be used to help remove or even eliminate the sound

and second it can help change how the client relates to the sound. As was stated before, inner sounds are not unusual. In many ways it’s how the client relates to the sound that effects their quality of life. If someone moved into a home right next to a busy highway the traffic sound would initially be very noticeable and possibly distracting. Once that same person lives there for a while it would be hardly noticeable until it was pointed out. In fact the sound may become soothing and calming as it lets them know that everything is safe and they’re home. Did the sound go away or did the receiver simply change their focus of attention. Why might you like to stay in this home and feel comfortable? As the hypnotist begins to connect with the clients’ other-thatconscious mind there are a variety of tools that can be used to address the discomfort of tinnitus. Dynamic mental imagery is an initial approach where the hypnotist suggests an interactive guided journey that leads the client to discover symbols that can be used to resolve the discomfort and even eliminate the cause of the problem. Another powerful approach is to condition in systems to dial down the volume of the sound and/or the reception of it. One of the most powerful and most direct approaches is to connect directly with the client’s subconscious mind and negotiate a resolution that will be carried out internally beyond the conscious awareness of the client. A qualified hypnotist will be familiar with a variety of tools to help the client change in relation to the tinnitus so that whether the symptoms are totally gone or significantly managed, the result will be a sense of freedom and control. All you, the client, will have to do, is to focus on the instructions of the hypnotist and participate without trying to do anything, nor not try to do anything. The client’s job is to notice the changes and be honest and open to the possibilities available to them. If you would like to learn more about how hypnosis can help please contact a professional certified hypnotist. George Guarino, CH,CI has offices in Clifton Park, Delmar and Albany. He can be reached by phone at 518-2566549 or website; HypnosisWorksWell.com

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Easing Our Bodies and Brains from Stress by Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFMCP tress can cause a wide range of bodily symptoms and bring about a loss of memory that is so imperative for festivity planning. (source, source, source, source, source)

A recent article reviewed the brain as the central organ for stress and adaption. It explores how prenatal stress and genetics, environmental triggers, and physiology all interact to create the behavioral and physiological responses to the immediate, chronic, real, or perceived stressor. For those interested in more of the science, it is worth a read for an overview of the neurobiological response and ways to mitigate it with lifestyle. The authors state in their conclusion a very straight-forward selfcare approach that can help the body and brain adjust more effectively: From the standpoint of the individual, a major goal should be to try to improve sleep quality and quantity, improve social support and promote a positive outlook on life, maintain a healthy diet, avoid smoking and have regular moderate physical activity. Concerning physical activity, it is not necessary to become an extreme athlete, and moderate physical activity has benefits for the brain and the body. (source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5573220/)

Social Connections for Better Health Although many may believe diet and exercise are the most paramount, relationships are the key to overall wellness. In fact, social connections are one of the major factors in determining physical health outcomes! This means that those who have the “discipline” to follow their food rules and fitness goals throughout the season may find they suffer more than others who can “let loose” and enjoy loved ones company. I’m also aware that it is important to consider that during this politically heated and polarizing time, social gatherings could pose even more challenges. (source, source, source, source) For this reason, you may want to skim through some articles, including my latest blogs, on tips for supporting healthy relationships and navigating through feelings of rejection The Sweetest Smells of Spring for a Calm Brain: Essential Oils I have previously explored in this journal how essential oils can modulate the stress response and calm our mind-body in many articles. Details on how they support our emotions, physical health, and brain can be found on my database at http://dr-lobis-

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“Although many may believe diet and exercise are the most paramount, relationships are the key to overall wellness. In fact, social connections are one of the major factors in determining physical health outcomes!” co.com/essential-oils-database/. Furthermore, when added to the biochemical benefits of its secondary metabolites, the aromas themselves assist with memory retrieval. This is why you can literally blend up gratitude when times a little more trying. Throughout the change of seasons, specific essential oils and blends can help with self-care and induce calm as we prepare for our times of togetherness. These powerful physiological, biochemical, and psychological holistic drops of inspiration can enhance harmony, create more upliftment, and help support more unity for self-renewal. If you are interested, please visit my website and share your thoughts at dr-lobisco.com! May the scents of spring make your days beautiful and bright! Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP, is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport’s College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM). She is licensed in Vermont as a naturopathic doctor and has received her certification in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from State University of New York at Geneseo and is also certified in Applied Kinesiology. Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic and conventional medicine through writing, researching, and through her independent consulting work with individuals and for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. Dr. LoBisco speaks professionally on integrative medical topics and has several journal publications. “Dr. Sarah” also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers and clients through her blogs and social media. Her main blog can be found at dr-lobisco.com. This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as “100% pure” need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.

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Donkey? by Margaret Winslow An excerpt from “Smart Ass: How a Donkey Challenged Me to Accept His True Nature & Rediscover My Own.”

could be astride a rhino or giraffe for all the baffled stares I receive as I ride my donkey down the busy road in the suburbs of Rockland County, New York. Commuters wrench around in their seats and slam on their brakes; teenagers honk and holler. Few in the lower Hudson valley have ever seen a donkey, outside of Shrek’s sidekick and miniatures at the local petting zoo. And Caleb is no ordinary specimen. Pure white, he stands over a foot taller than the average donkey; even his ears are exceptionally long for his species. His shaggy coat completes the picture. According to small children we meet at horse shows and religious pageants, he looks like a giant Easter Bunny. The question I invariably get from young and old alike is “What kind of horse is that?” Followed by a confused expression when I reply, “He’s not a horse; he’s a donkey.” The further question — “Why would you ever get one of those??” — is loud and clear, if often unspoken. Good question. As a geologist and a professor at an urban university, I found myself at a crossroads at the start of the new millennium. After thirty years of fieldwork in South America, Alaska, and the Caribbean, numerous back injuries had taken their toll. A heavy teaching schedule and administrative duties had all but doomed any opportunities to pursue new challenges in faraway places. With my oceanographer husband away at sea for months at a time and the prospect of starting a family no longer an option, I was looking for the perfect animal companion to help navigate the next phase of my life. Most people would choose a cat or dog. I chose a donkey. I encountered donkeys for the first time in the Dominican Republic. One day during the winter of 2001, as my geology students and I collected rock samples from a river-bed, a long string of donkeys zigzagged down the steep canyon wall to join us. Each donkey carried one or two small children nestled among empty water cans. The donkeys wore no bridles or reins, so they must have known the route by heart. The kids laughed and shouted to each other as if they were perched on dusty carousel ponies, secure on their sure-footed, slow-moving mounts. Just upstream from where we were working, the children filled the water cans while their faithful companions waited in the deep shade,

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snuffling greetings and nuzzling their long-eared comrades. Here I witnessed another side to their hardworking lives. Like the children, the untethered donkeys played their own versions of tag and hide-and-seek, chasing each other around trees and in and out of the river. I was enchanted, especially by their forbearance and playfulness in the face of an indifferent, even harsh, environment. At the same time, watching them made me smile. I thought that these homely cousins of horses resembled ponies — that is, ponies drawn by an enthusiastic child with a strong streak of whimsy: with the ears of a rabbit, the tail of a witch’s broomstick, the stand-up mane of a punk rocker. At that moment, a long-forgotten childhood memory sprang to mind. Every Christmas, starting at age five, I had pestered my parents to buy me the “Genuine Mexican Burro” that was advertised in the Sears catalog. The brown-and-white drawing featured a small shaggy pony-size animal with rabbit ears. The first time I turned to the page and saw the burro’s huge dark eyes gazing shyly toward the viewer, I was mesmerized. I felt an intense yearning that was impossible to describe. For several years I begged my parents to get me this donkey until, finally, under the tree one Christmas morning, I found a large gray stuffed donkey. “Francis” stood watch over my dreams for years to come.

But that only partly explains why I became the owner — or should I say unwitting wrangler and straight man — of a sevenhundred-pound donkey. When I returned home from the field in the spring of 2001, I found several donkey-and-mule organizations and magazines. According to the rapidly growing pile of books and articles I acquired, donkeys were steadfast and safe to ride. But other adjectives that experts used to describe these unshowy animals — affectionate, playful, smart, undervalued — struck a chord in me. With rose-colored glasses firmly in place, I convinced myself that the side of me that had always felt underestimated as a woman in a largely male profession — the outwardly docile but tenacious striver — would resonate with a donkey’s spirit. In late August 2001, I came across a small ad in the American Donkey and Mule Society’s magazine, The Brayer, for a “large white saddle donkey.” I had no idea that a young, untrained donkey named Caleb would upend so many of my assumptions about life. Or that he would challenge me to accept his true nature — and help me rediscover my own. Margaret Winslow is the author of Smart Ass and a field geologist with more than thirty years’ experience in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. She lives in Piermont, New York and Caleb the donkey boards nearby with fifty horses and ponies. Find out more about her work at margaretwinslow.com. Excerpted from the book Smart Ass. Copyright © 2018 by Margaret Winslow.

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Roots, Gracefulness and Moving into the Light: The Wood Movement of the Traditional Chinese Five “Elements” by Christopher Reilly o you remember what it feels like the first time you hear a robin’s song heralding a newborn spring? Or when the first blades of green grass start erupting from the newly thawed ground after a long and cold winter? Maybe you feel it as a rising sense of expansion in your chest, or deep breaths just coming a little easier. Maybe it’s a lightening of your step or of your spirit. However your experience may be, this is a beautiful moment to participate in, and represents the rising of the Wood Movement (often mistranslated as wood “element”) that occurs in Spring.

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We so often think of wood in terms of our wooden desk, bookshelves or walking stick. The hard and dense material that we use in construction—this is dead wood. To capture the traditional view of the Wood Movement, we have to engage with living wood; with the metaphor of growing and thriving plant life. This movement roots itself in earth and is powerfully grounding (yin aspect). This movement also grows naturally and powerfully up towards the light and expansion (yang aspect), and it does these two things in equal and balanced measure. The upward growth is an experience of movement towards the heavens that can only occur in a consistent and sustained way, through howling winds and driving storms because its strong rooting keeps it connected to the nourishment and stability of earth. It is the suppleness and flexibility of bamboo swaying in the wind, as well as the strength of weeds pushing through cracks in the concrete blocks of a sidewalk. It is the power and strength of dynamically responsive growth out into the world.

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Lessons of the Spirit At our intellectual and emotional levels of being, the Wood Movement embodies the qualities of flexibility, responsiveness, grounding, and growth. It is perfectly natural to feel anger or frustration if someone has just cut you off in traffic. Moving from one emotion to another in response to what is happening in our lives is normal and healthy. Still feeling angry 20 minutes later when the situation is long past is when problems can arise. If we lose the freedom to move and progress from one emotion to another in timing with our life, we lose our ability to perceive and live freely in the present moment because we are too preoccupied with those patterns of thought or emotion that have become stuck. This is wood in its stagnant state.

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Consider a vine that meets an obstacle on its path. Is it likely that the vine’s primary meditation is on the obstacle, focusing or obsessing over it? The vine simply grows around the obstacle so that it can continue to reach towards the sun. The primary meditation of the vine focuses on the light rather than the obstacle, and this is one lesson that can be taken from the Wood Movement. Shifting our own wood movement may begin with a simple, but often difficult, shift in the content of our focus. Once mastered inwardly, the Wood Movement can manifest itself externally with the powerful support, strength and capability we can share with others as a result of, and a part of, our own growth and expansion. A concept similar to our ideas of the power embodied in true kindness and compassion, leadership, social work and charity—movements toward the light. Lessons of the Ages The Wood Movement is the last of the Five Movements in this series of articles on the Wu Xing, or “Five Elements/ Movements” of traditional Chinese thought. They are often misunderstood, since many translations from Chinese to English are hindered either by the language barrier or depth of comprehension. We are called to translate these insights into those forms of thought that are immediately and presently relevant and true to our own lives here, today. These articles have been my own little manifestation of moving forward and up into the light and out into the world of Upstate New York culture and thinking, while still being grounded in the deeper truths of the Chinese tradition and its frame of reference. I hope that they can facilitate freedom and growth for you who have read them, and wish you all the fortune and love in the world to deepen your roots, broaden your branches and embrace the dance of life.

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Astrological FORECAST March & April 2019

Using Standard Time locate your Rising Sign or Ascendant. If your birth time is Daylight Savings Time, subtract one hour. Your actual Rising Sign or Ascendant may differ depending on certain time of birth and dates; however, not to confuse the nonastrologer use the sign indicated for your Forecast. This placement is similar to the transiting planet’s location in your Natal Chart, except for exact degrees, and will correctly indicate your Forecast. For example, if you are a Gemini born at 6:38 P.M., your Ascendant is Capricorn. IT SHOULD BE NOTED: In March, Mercury turns Retrograde on the 5th at the decisive degree of 20:36 Pisces and will go Direct of the 28th at 16:08 Pisces. The Full Moon is on the 20th at the Critical Degree of 00:09 Libra. In April, Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th at 24:21 Sagittarius. The Full Moon is on the 19th is at the decisive degree of 29:07 Libra. Pluto turns Retrograde at 23:07 Capricorn on the 24th and Saturn turns Retrograde on the 29th at 20:31 Capricorn.

Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and there can be changes in your friendships, goals and groups that you are involved with. Following the Full Moon on the 20th, you seek ways to improve your health regimen through both diet and exercise habits. APRIL: Seeking your solitude, hidden abilities and spiritual resources are favored for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, it can be a time to rethink the sharing or pooling of your resources with another. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and you are defining your philosophy on life and searching for answers about what you should be doing with yours.

GEMINI ASCENDANT MARCH: One’s social status, career demands and public image are examined for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and you will need to read any contract carefully before signing also rethink any decisions. After the Full Moon on the 20th, you may be asked for your help by loved ones or children to assist them with a creative project or hobby. APRIL: Career earnings, philanthropic aid and sharing with friends are the highlights for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, it is the time when you want to expand your social involvements and meet new friends. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and there is a greater responsibility with shared assets and joint finances. Do not take on new debts.

CANCER ASCENDANT MARCH: Universal mysteries, philosophy on life and mental pursuits are researched for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and can be a good time to look back over something you learned or taking a course. Following the Full Moon on the 20th, old family matters or existing conditions can often be resolved to everyone’s satisfaction. APRIL: Setting priorities, public notice and recognized achievement are favored for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, you may want to increase your work skills or begin a new diet or health plan for more efficiency in both. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th you will examine the relationships in your life and begin to see them as they really are.

LEO ASCENDANT MARCH: Spiritual rebirth, forgotten problems working for the needy are explored for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th causing you to consider and broaden your spiritual and religious beliefs. After the Full Moon on the 20th, there can be subtle changes in your one-to-one relationships which will improve your understanding of others. APRIL: Who one is, approach to life and image projection are the focus for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, you will become more interested in foreign cultures and philosophical or metaphysical studies. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and you will review your career or the equivalent and reap the rewards of the path you have chosen.

MARCH: Others’ assets, spiritual appreciation and changing values are reviewed for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and you should avoid disagreements over shared resources or financial affairs. After the Full Moon on the 20th, you may be asked for your assistance with an existing neighborhood or community issue or project. APRIL: Prophetic dreams, philosophy on life and abstract thinking are examined for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, you have more inspiration and feel more playful and enjoy creative projects with your loved ones and children. An old love may return. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and with your work it will be a time of duty before pleasure.

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VIRGO ASCENDANT

MARCH: Forming friendships, group associations and setting new goals are important for this month. Mercury goes

MARCH: Forming partnerships, legal contracts and a cooperative approach are considered for this month. Mercury goes

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Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and you can learn about yourself through your compromising with a partner. Following the Full Moon on the 20th, there could be changes in your personal income or financial dealings, but also read contracts carefully. APRIL: Accepting changes, a partner’s assets and self-regeneration are the reviewed for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, you put effort into improving your family relationships. If investing in home improvements or real estate get two prices. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and you want to perfect your performance rather than have fun.

Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and you may want to resume your studies in a particular area or subject. After the Full Moon on the 20th and as your aims in life begin to change, you receive overdue recognition for a project or job that was welldone. APRIL: Home environment, inner guidance and feeling secure are explored for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, it can be a time of healing and spiritual awareness. You may become interested in volunteer work or in some way the serving of others. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and you are more serious and also critical of yourself.

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AQUARIUS ASCENDANT

MARCH: Serving others, attention to diet and learning efficiency are important for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and this is a time when you gain insight into work or health options. After the Full Moon on the 20th, you look for ways to change your self-expression and/or appearance through a new hair color, hairstyle or wardrobe. APRIL: Forming partnerships, being with others and legal contracts are important for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, you are more open minded on different topics and want more knowledge. You may even reconsider a workshop for formal course. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and you must now give your family the attention they need.

MARCH: Expanding resources, financial situations and material rewards are examined for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and you will look your values and what you have or don’t have. Following the Full Moon on the 20th, you have a renewed interest in the law, philosophy and spiritual attunement as you become interested in new studies. APRIL: Community events, giving of yourself and educational pursuits are considered for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, you examine your goals and may decide to set some aims in life and begin a new endeavor. Don’t give up on your dreams. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and is an excellent time for developing your intuitive abilities.

SCORPIO ASCENDANT MARCH: Creative expression, developing gifts and joys of life are analyzed for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and you find new ways to express yourself to others in a creative way. Following the Full Moon on the 20th, you look back at mistakes that you may have made and put them in perspective then you begin to move forward. APRIL: Solving problems, serving others and attention to diet are studied for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, you examine your financial well-being and want to increase your assets but avoid being careless with your money and possessions. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and you have the concentration and focus on a new study.

SAGITTARIUS ASCENDANT MARCH: Home front activity, domestic interests and search for oneself are studied for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28tt and is a good time for redecorating your home or resolving an existing family matter. Following the Full Moon on the 20th, you will examine your recent achievements and may decide that you would like to set new goals. APRIL: Creative expression, expressing oneself and the joys of life are important for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, it can be a time when optimism and opportunities are unavailable for you but maintain your belief in yourself and aims in life. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and you should look at financial matters in a realistic manner.

PISCES ASCENDANT MARCH: Personal potential, discovering oneself and selfexpression are reviewed for this month. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 5th through the 28th and you seek a new selfimage as you look for ways to express yourself to others. After the Full Moon on the 20th, your attention turns to jointly held assets and finances as you begin to pay off old debts and commitments. APRIL: Valued resources, material rewards and use of assets are explored for this month. After Jupiter turns Retrograde on the 10th, this can be the time to rethink your goals and aims in life. If your career does not lead to where you want to go, research your options. Saturn also goes Retrograde on the 29th and there may be changes in your friends and social circle.

Arlene is an Author, Astrologer and Para-Consultant and has studied and worked with astrology for more than forty years. She has also been a professional astrologer since 1980. Arlene has a Certificate of Merit from Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson (CA 1982) and a Certificate of Proficiency from the Mayo School of Astrology (London 1985). In addition, she holds certifications from the National Spiritualist Association of Churches (19822020) as both a Medium and Spiritual Healer (Lily Dale, NY). Arlene can be reached at Astrological Concepts, (518) 371CAPRICORN ASCENDANT MARCH: Everyday environment, routine activities and all 8097, adeangelus@aol.com or Visit Web Site at: communications are reviewed for this month. Mercury goes My http://www.yourstarsite.com Healing Springs I #102 I Spring ‘19 27

DIRECTORY PRACTITIONERS of

ACUPUNCTURE Michael Wayne, Saratoga Springs & Clifton Park, 518-210-1557 Deborah Kozlowski, A New Leaf, Saratoga Springs, 518-587-7665 ANIMAL CARE Jill Stewart, Equine Sports Massage Therapist and Canine Massage Therapist, Certified Aromatherapist 518-339-4348, Jillstwrt@yahoo.com, www.Privatelabel-aromatherapy.com Susan Hamlin, The Saratoga Animal Whisperer Animal Communication, 518-245-8010, www.animal-whisper.com Kristina Dallas, DVM. Ancient Arts Veterinary Acupuncture. Saratoga Springs, NY. 727-2940. Holistic care for pets. AROMATHERAPY Jill Stewart, Cert. aromatherapist, full line of human and animal aromatherapy products, single essential oils and custom blends Gift baskets and party favors available 518-339-4348, Jillstwrt@yahoo.com, www.privatelabel-aromatherapy.com ASTROLOGY Arlene DeAngelus, 518-371-8097, ADeAngelus@aol.com, www.yourstarsite.com BACH FLOWER REMEDIES Nini Gridley, MS Ed, BFRP, Consultations by appointment, in person or over the phone. Next Level One BIEP Training September 2018, 518-573-0571 www.NiniGridley.com

CENTERS Still Point Interfaith Retreat Center, www.stillpointretreatcenter.com, 518-587-4967 CHELATION THERAPY Dr Andrew Garner, Glens Falls, 518798-9401, drandrewgarner@gmail.com, www.adirondackmedicalresearch.com CHIROPRACTORS Delmar Chiropractic, Delmar, 518-439-7644 Dr. Lynn Allison, Ballston Spa & Schenectady, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com COACHES Cate LaBarre, Personal and group coaching by phone and teleconference. Workshops in Saratoga Region. 518-882-9880, catelabarre@gmail.com http://CateLaBarreCoach.com, Natural Peace Living - Sarah van Rijsewijk. 518-928-8682. naturalpeaceliving.com CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Margery Chessare, LMT, BCST, Sessions and classes in the Saratoga area, 518-893-0421, ChessareMargery@gmail.com Linda Thompson, BS, LMT, BCST 518-466-1075, Lthomps2@nycap.rr.com, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com Dr. Lynn Allison, Schenectady, knotdr@juno.com

Ballston Spa & 518-268-9542,

Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-755-8843

Diana Gribben, LMT, BFRP, at Healing Path Massage, 518-421-0645, www.creatorheals.com

ENERGY MEDICINE Ann Carey Tobin MD, Healing Springs I #102 I Spring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;19

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518-506-6303, atobin.pih@gmail.com, www.partnersinhealing.info HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE Jerome Pindell, Clifton Park, 518-3745492, www.jeromepindell.com Claudia Ascione, MA, MS, CH, Niskayuna, Manhattan and Ardsley, NY. 518 372-7023. HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Private Label Aromatherapy: Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, All Purpose Cleaner, Household Cleaner, Essential Oil Deodorizing Sprays, Essential Oil Blends for Laundry and Dryer, Hand Soaps and more. Custom products also available. Jill Stewart 518-339-4348, Jillstwrt@yahoo.com, www.PrivateLabel-Aromatherapy.com

HYPNOTISM Barbra Stevens, 518-755-5053 George Guarino, CH, Clifton Park, Delmar, Albany, 518-256-6549 Joan Reid, Glens Falls, 518-744-0647, jmreid@roadrunner.com

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Ann Carey Tobin MD, Delmar, 518-506-6303, atobin.pih@gmail.com, www.partnersinhealing.info INTUITIVE/PSYCHIC CONSULTANT: Barbara Allen, BA, PTC. 518-5872583; barbaraln@nycap.rr.com LIGHT THERAPY Dr. Lynn Allison, Ballston Spa & Schenectady, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-755-8843

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MASSAGE Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-755-8843

ORGANIZATIONS Saratoga Integrative Practitioners Network (SIPN), www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com

MASSAGE THERAPY Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518-374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com

PREGNANCY & CONCEPTION WELLNESS KindNest, Ballston Lake, www.Kind-Nest.com

Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, 518-755-8843, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, MEDICAL QIGONG THERAPY Kate Kellman, DMQ, Saratoga Springs & Burnt Hills. 518-775-7798. www.deep-connections.com. deepconnections24@gmail.com. MELT METHOD® Carrie Whitelaw, LMT Saratoga Springs 518-222-9036 cwhitelaw42@gmail.com www.carriewhitelaw.com NATURAL FOOD STORES Four Seasons Natural Foods Store & Cafe, Saratoga, 518-584-4670, wwwFourSeasonsNaturalFoods.com NATUROPATHY Sarah A. LoBisco, ND, Phone consults scheduled at www.dr-lobisco.com or by appointment at A Peaceful Place in Clifton Park, www.apeacefulplace.com Joanne Halloran, ND, Saratoga Healing Arts, 518-369-7080, www.doctorjoanne.com NUTRITION Lisa O’Brien, Saratga Springs, 518-3069257, lisaobrien.nutrition@gmail.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY Integrative Physical Therapy, 518-3730735, www.inspiredtherapy.com

RETAIL Magic Moon, Saratoga Springs, 518-583-2488 ROLF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Nick Pavoldi, 518.389.2200, BodyworkProfessionals@gmail.com TAI CHI Asian Arts Tai Chi Center, Albany, 518-489-1458, info@AsianArtsGrp.com, www.AsianArtsGrp.com

PSYCHOTHERAPY Wendy Ball LMHC, certified in EMDR and Hakomi therapies, specialize in trauma related disorders, couples counseling and life transition coaching. Albany. 518-8138524. www.wendyballcounseling.com

TAROT Joan Scannell, www.joanscannell.com

REIKI Linda Thompson, BS, LMT, BCST 518-466-1075, Lthomps2@nycap.rr.com, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com

WELLNESS CENTERS Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com

Joyce Willson RN, RMT, The Art of Reiki, Troy, 518-271-7802, www.theartofreiki.com Suzanne Golub, RMT, Saratoga Springs 518-301-0407, shaantienergy@gmail.com, www.shaantienergyhealing.com Katrina Clay, Saratoga, 518-332-6581, katrina@katrinaclay.com Joan Reid, Glens Falls, 518-744-0647, jmreid@roadrunner.com REFLEXOLOGY Cathy Saladis LMT, Clifton Park and Albany, www.headtotoe123.com, 518-229-0741

518-428-8655,

Sarah van Rijsewijk. 518-928-8682. naturalpeaceliving.com

YOGA Yoga Mandali, Saratoga, 518-584-0807, www.yogamandali.com, Saratoga’s longest continually running studio serving our community for over 10 years Yoga with Jen, Warrensburg & Minerva, 518-956-2818 Namaste Yoga, Saratoga namasteyogasaratoga.com, 518-222-7470

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Anna Witt, Set yourself in motion. Steer your life with purpose.Join the movement. Embodyoga with Anna Witt, 518-256-9628, at One Big Roof

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community to journey into your own fullness. katrina@healingspringsjournal.com or 518-332-6581. This is ongoing and takes place every full moon in different locations. Please email Katrina at above to find out where this evening will be and to receive ongoing emails. $20 suggested, pay what you have. Saturday, March 23 2nd Mind Body Soul Expo. The Expo is Free admission and open to the public. This year the event will be at the Saratoga Springs City Center Throughout the day will be free presentations. Follow the Mind Body Soul Expo on Facebook for future event dates https://www.facebook.com/MINDBODYSOULEXPO/

with Katrina Clay 6:30-8. See description under March 20. April 27, 28, and May 2 Reiki Level Two certification classes: April 27, 28, and May 2. Class meets both weekend days from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and one evening from 5:30-7:30. Class is open to all certified Level One Reiki practitioners who have been practicing for at least one month. $225 fee includes compete manual, attunements, and certificate of completion. Please call for more information or to register. Classes will be held at The Garden in Saratoga Springs. Suzanne Golub, RMT, Shaanti Energy Healing, 518-301-04 April 27-28 15th Annual 2019 Holistic & Psychic Fair 20 Psychic Readers, 10 Energy Healers, 20 free Workshops, Metaphysical Delights, Natural Healing Solutions, Hand-Crafted & Spiritual Gifts & More! Saturday, April 27 10-5 & 7-9PM and Sunday, April 28 10-5PM Quality Inn, Oneonta, NY. Two Day Pass: $10 advance; $12 at door; One Day $6/ $8 www.shiftnewyork.com, 607-433-2089.

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ONGOING Mondays and Wednesdays Gentle Kripalu Yoga Classes - 4:005:30PM. First class free! Join Nini Gridley for a compassionate blend of warm-ups, sequenced asanas, shavasana, pranayama, and meditation designed to pacify the “Vata” energy through a well rounded yoga practice that is relaxing yet energizing for all levels of practitioners. Beginners are welcome. It’s gentle for every body. www.yogamandali.com Mondays Yoga Nidra - 7:45-8:45pm, First class is free! Simply lie down and listen to receive amazing benefits from this ancient practice. www.yogamandali.com 3rd Tuesdays Healing Circle: 5:30-6:30 pm The Institute for Spiritual Development The Lotus Center, Oneonta, NY, (607) 2674963, www.isdoneonta.org 2nd Tuesdays Intuitive Development Circle, 5:306:30pm, The Institute for Spiritual Development The Lotus Center, Oneonta, NY, (607)267-4963, www.isdoneonta.org 1st and 3rd Sunday Church Services: every month, 10 am, The Institute for Spiritual Development The Lotus Center, Oneonta, NY, 607-267-4963, www.isdoneonta.org

Friday, April 5 New Moon today See description under March, 6 April 6- 7 Reiki Level One certification classes: . Classes meet both Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at The Garden in Saratoga Springs. Learn traditional Usui Reiki from a Reiki Master Teacher with over 20 years of experience. $165 fee includes complete manual, attunements, and certificate of completion. Private lessons also available Please call for more information or to register, Suzanne Golub, RMT, Shaanti Energy Healing, 518-301-0407. April 13-14 Learn to Hypnotize - Certified Hypnotist Wednesday, March 6 New Moon today at 11:04 AM, EST The George Guarino will be running his intenNew Moon is the BEST time for fresh starts sive 2-Day Hypnosis class in Albany. and new beginnings! Make your MoonWish! Learn 5 powerful hypnosis inductions and Contact Nini Gridley for details on the New practice, practice, practice.Can lead to Moon Meditation - 518 573-0571 NGH Hypnosis Certification. For new hypnotists and those wanting to hone their Wednesday, March 20 Full Moon Modern Shamanic Journey, skills. 518-256-6549 with Katrina Clay 6:30-8. Saratoga www.HyponsisWorksWell.com . Springs. The full moon is a good time to Friday, April 19 open to the fullness of life. Join in soulful Full Moon Modern Shamanic Journey, 30 Healing Springs I #102 I Spring ‘19

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May 4-5 Bach Flower Education (BIEP) Seminar The BIEP Level One weekend workshop with local Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner, Nini Gridley, MS Ed., BFRP, will be offered in Saratoga Spa State Park. Contact Nini Gridley for more information at 518-573-0571 or to register go to www.NiniGridley.com. May 10-12 Girlfriends Getaway in Bolton Landing Awomen's weekend at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George. Create your own agenda from over 20 wellness and fitness classes offered by dynamic presenters. Special priced accommodations and spa treatments at The Resort, shopping discounts and $20.19 dinners town-wide. $110 Admission. For tickets contact the Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce, 518.644.3831. www.girlfriendsgetawaybolton.com May 10-12 Kairos Model Spirituality Workshop: Toward Awakening Conscious Femininity. Silver Bay YMCA Retreat Center Register by April 9, 2019 at KairosCenter4Change.com