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Healing Springs’ Symposium Humans are wired for community not computers, unplug for a day and heal your longing.

Morning HS Talks (Heart Sourced Talks) The morning will be fashioned after a mix of Plato s Symposium and Ted Talks.

Beth Sabo Novik Trust

David DeWolf Learning from Mother Nature

Gary Goldberg Bhakti Yoga

Katrina Clay Animals; The Soul of the Wild

Zelda Hotaling

Afternoon Choose 2 Workshops Visit www.healingspringsjournal.com/symposium for detailed workshop descriptions Balanced and Buoyant: Walking the Path to your True Self

with Beth Sabo Novik — Learn a framework of spiritual and practical self improvement based on the ancient Jewish tradition of Mussar and Benjamin Franklin s system of self help.

Bhakti Yoga, The Spiritual Science of Surrender

with Gary Goldberg - The spiritual science of surrender to your Higher Self. How it has affects lives and what is learned from it including my teachers and call and response chanting, know as Kirtan.

Inspiring Poetic Creativity Now

with David DeWolf - Simple practices to open up the channels of creativity and inspire the realization of the present moment. Techniques will be presented to allow ease in writing poetry from the heart by balancing the excess flow of the mind.

Learning from Our Animals

with Katrina Clay - Humans tend to believe that animals need to learn from them. We will discuss why we need to rethink this and how to flip roles and learn from them. A modern shamanic journey will be used included.

Closing: Crystal Bowl Meditation- Healing with Sound Zelda Hotaling was raised in the Native American Traditions of the Mohawk people. She began receiving her teachings as a child with the Elders and building her relationship with Creator. She uses Crystal Bowls, Drums and Rattles to promote healing through sound vibrations. Her gifts are Clairvoyance’s and Spirit Guide Healing work.

May 21st • 10am-6pm Morning HSS Talks alone; $10 Whole Day $50 pre-register, $75 at door Coesa Holistic Wellness Center Saratoga Spa State Park

Lunch will be available for sale by Four Seasons Natural Foods.

Katrina Clay; 518.332.6581, katrina@healingspringsjournal.com

Buy tickets at www.healingspringsjournal.com/symposium

Publisher’s Corner The greatest gift you can offer is a healthy, whole you Every year in the April/May issue, I say the same thing—Happy Birthday, Healing Springs Community. This year is our 14th and I am ever thankful to create a bridge between readers and practitioners. While I adore facilitating the Journal’s coming together, and plan on continuing to do so, I also feel the itch or push to create something more individualized to my personal medicine. Even though I’ve already been teaching workshops of my own creation and writing for 12 years, stating that desire out loud brings me the angst of questions like “Who am I to want more than what’s already so good? What might I say that hasn’t already been said better by others?

Everyone has access to the same ideas, why would they care what I have to say?” Life is filled with contradictions. It is true that what I have to say has already been said better by others, it is also true that what I have to share is unique and valuable. With the blessing of free will, it is my choice which truism I will follow. Carlos Castaneda said; “All paths are the same: they lead nowhere.... Does this path have a heart?” In that vain, the only question worth asking is “does it have heart?” Then follow only that which does.

With all that said, what I am feeling “called” to do is still in question. My passions are many…. horses, dogs, all wild animals, the woods, photography, music, writing, healing and anything genuinely related to soul and spirit. I do not doubt all this fits together, perhaps particular to me, but how? Rather than follow one to the exclusion of others, I often allow my inability to see the whole scenario to prevent me from moving solidly forward. Additionally, I already enjoy what I’m doing, why force myself to act before having clarity? The following came to me as I pondered that question…. “Seeking clarity first can be a diversion from what’s important.” Diversion, resistance and avoidance seem to be favorite games of the modern human. The thing I’m diverting from may be my greatest contribution to life. The responsibility of getting that “right” feels overwhelming, hence the deviation. Alternatively, and perhaps more painfully, it could mean nothing to anyone. Who’s to know until it’s created? The path with heart will not necessarily bring us success or adoration, yet to our soul it is of the greatest importance that we follow it. However, we are always given the choice to do so or not. I mention all this not for suggestions on how to ‘fix’ the issue but because there may be many of you who relate. While I feel confused, others see me as someone who knows what she’s up to. Again, both are true. Confusion is not an enemy, apathy is. Often, finding yourself baffled is a sure sign you are on the right track to your place in the world. Soul-filled questions are what bring out the genuine from the unexamined. Go forth in confusion, so long as it has heart.

Over the 14 years I’ve been writing the Publisher’s Corner, a subject that comes up often is animals—what I’ve learned from them, how they touch my soul and what my relationship to them tells me about myself. As mentioned earlier, I love all animals, especially but not limited to dogs, horses, owls, hawks, chickadees, lions, chimpanzees, bonobos, porcupines, chickens and elephants. One of many reasons for my adoration is that they have not thought themselves away from their natural existence. Even my dog who would have no idea where to sleep if not on her own love seat, still maintains the very things that make her a canine—such as sniffing the ground to see what happened during the night and guarding her territory. Meanwhile, our first human ancestors lived in tribes and ‘uncivilized’ communities. Yet, today in mainstream America we have little understanding or sense of such a natural lifestyle. Interestingly, as witnessed in shelters and rescues, there is an overpopulation of domesticated animals, while many wild populations are on the decline. This same pattern is taking place within the human species; our domestication is in surplus while our wild— the ancient part that knows its self to be simply one facet of the natural world—is on the decline. It is my assertion that this fact is the cause of many modern problems, addictions, depression and a variety of illnesses included. It is time to reclaim our nature and integrate it with civilization. This will be the new modern.

On May 21st, The Healing Springs is hosting a symposium at Coesa Wellness Center in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The morning will host 5 HSS (heart sourced talks) that will be 18 minutes each, the length of a Ted-talk. We will have Beth Sabo Novik talking about “Trust.” David DeWolf will discuss “Learning from Mother Nature.”

Gary Goldberg from WRPI’s “In The Spirit” and “Gary’s Music Show” will talk about “Bhakti Yoga.” I will be discussing “Animals; The Soul of the Wild,” which will include a slideshow of animals I’ve been lucky enough to come in contact with. The afternoon will have workshops given by the morning’s speakers. To close the day, Zelda Hotaling will provide a crystal bowl meditation to heal us with sound. To buy your ticket visit; www.healingspringsjournal.com/symposium. Looking forward to seeing you there. Until then, have faith in your heart’s path.

In love with the wild in us all,

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Moving in the Dark Mindscaping Hypnosis

by George Guarino Global Community Heartshare

by Joy Adler Clearing Negative Interference

by Wendy Ball Redirect Your Spending and Save

by Evan Lawrence Meditation is Medication

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Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network Upcoming Program The Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, or SIMEN, has an upcoming program scheduled for Wednesday,

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April 27 at 6:30 pm at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., in the Community Room. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

The name of the program is “Art of the Omnipresent Self.” In this program, presenter Amelia Gelnett will be guiding a consilience based art project demonstration. At this program, you’ll explore personal values, life experiences and the adventures of being conscious. From there, you’ll create an expressive model of the cellular self, which will then become a communal conversational tool designed to investigate macro and micro perspectives. This program is a balance of introspection, creation, and interaction.

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Amelia Gelnett’s background is in health, environmental education, and social services. As an artist, she incorporates expression into lessons based on playful understanding. She makes accessible selfhealing tools, ornate crowns, paints vivid planets, and promotes spontaneous thoughtfulness. Her company, Ameliorate Industries, provides entertaining, contemplative projects. Please bring scissors, pens, color pencils, crayons or other dry art supplies that you enjoy.

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It’s All About You: A Women’s Wellness Evening True wellness begins with self-care. The American Meditation Institute (AMI) in Averill Park, NY invites you to join us for a FREE evening designed especially for you -- to nourish and reconnect with your entire self – Body, Mind and Spirit. WHEN: Thursday, June 23 WHERE: AMI, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY. TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm (Light refreshments will be served) DRESS: Casual, loose-fitting or Yoga attire Learn self-care tools to become a healthier, happier you.

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Bring friends, mothers, sisters and daughters to enjoy this unique event! Space is limited. Register now by visiting our website at americanmeditation.org or by calling 518-674-8714.

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Annual Spiritual Arts Fair / April 16 & 17 Planning for the S.H.I.F.T. New York Holistic Living and 12th Annual Spiritual Arts Fair to be held April 16th & 17th (10-5 pm both days) at the Holiday Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, Oneonta, NY, “is well underway and packed with exciting free events that will feed your body, mind & soul, and inspire you on your life path goals,” says chair, & Intuitive Counselor, Diana Friedell, from TuningInTuningup.com. The acronym, “S.H.I.F.T.”, stands for Spiritual Holistic Integrative Festive Transformation. People are SHIFTing their awareness toward natural health and more meaningful spiritual lives. This Fair is offering them some of the best complimentary health practitioners, inspirational workshop presenters, and Spiritual Intuitive Teachers from the Northeast to guide them.

This year, we are excited to welcome one of the world’s leading Intuitives and Best Selling Author SHARON ANNE KLINGLER, from Lily Dale, NY! Sharon has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network; BBC and ITV London; BBC Scotland; Vision TV Canada; and on major outlets throughout the United States, Australia, and Europe. In addition to teaching her free workshop on Saturday at the Fair, on Friday nite before the fair, April 15th, from 7-10 pm Sharon will teach: “Past Life Discovery Class”; (for $50 tuition), and on Saturday evening, April 16th, 7pm: “Medium’s Message Gallery” for $25; Sharon gives inspirational psychic messages from Spirit to audience.

The fair’s biggest draw is the FREE workshops (covered in the cost of your $6 per day or $10 for both days Advance price admission ticket), and this year, as in the past 10 years, we will have have an extraordinary lineup of qualified and respected instructors with experiential workshops. For complete details, times of workshops & presentations and to plan out your day, go to www.shiftnewyork.com and click on the “Activities” Tab. This fair promises to be chockfilled with insights, wisdom, and fun for the whole family.

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Mindful Practices* on April 23. ONE BIG ROOF is located at 538 Maple Ave in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (Across from Maple Ave.Middle School, Just off Route 50, Saratoga Springs). The event will take place from 4-5pm.

Admission: $5 donation requested (to cover expenses).

Carolyn Van Norman, Medium & Tarot Reader from Pennyslvania, & Astrology Reading with Phil Hosley, Animal Communication with Suzanne Johnson, Psychic Drawings from both J:D Aricci from Salem, Ohio, and Leah Bowden from Schenectady, Angel Readings from Jennifer Seibert, Rune Readings from Leslie Ford, and many more. There will be fun activities for all ages, including henna tattoos, psychic drawings, tarot readings, and Alternative Energy & Spiritual Healings, astrology readings, photos of your aura, chair massage, mediumship demonstrations, guided meditation and more.

Find details on readers, healers & presenters, & pre-book with your favorite reader or healer, at www.shiftnewyork.com.

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Girlfriends Getaway in Bolton Landing is celebrating its 7th year Girlfriends Getaway in Bolton Landing is celebrating its 7th year of bringing together women of all ages and backgrounds from all over the country to the shores of Lake George. This weekend is unique in the fact that you get to create your own agenda by choosing from over 15 high quality workshops, classes and talks given by the most inspiring instructors. You can get moving with LaBlast, RIPPED, Journey Dance, a guided nature hike or Hoopyogini. Relax with meditation, a complimentary chair massage, or cruise on the lake. Pick up some new beauty, fashion and gardening tips throughout the weekend. Our special guest speaker, Jene Luciani will be signing her newest book “Get It!” a beauty, style and wellness guide to getting your “It” together. Some other names that may be familiar include: Katrina Clay, Pauline O'Connell, Patty Brown, Joan Scannell, Angela Kaufman, Brenda Jenks, Kait Moen, Brandon Dewyea, and Nicole Mastroianni to name a few. You can try your hand at painting and create your own waterfall scene with artist Karen Woodin. Kick back and have fun with our Friday evening entertainment and cocktail hour, enjoy the 3 course luncheon and lively fashion show with MC Bobby Dick on Saturday. You are invited to take advantage of special offerings at the unique shops and restaurants. This event is held at The Sagamore Resort and offers special room rate and the a 25% discount at the spa for our girlfriends.

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Humans are wired for community not computers. Unplug. w w w. I n s p i r e d T h e r a p y. c o m May 21st. 10-6 at Coesa Holistic Wellness Center in the Saratoga State Park. The morning will be fashioned after a mix of Plato’s Symposium and Ted Talks. The afternoon will be your choice of 2 workshops. Closing; Crystal Bowl Meditation- Healing with Sound with Zelda Hotaling. Visit learn more at: www.healingspringsjournal.com/symposium for detailed www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com schedule and to buy your ticket #85 April/May, 2016 I 14th Anniversary Issue I Healing Springs 9

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Moving in the Dark

by Cara Anaam t is 4:00 am, the room is dark, and suddenly the timing of Tai Chi weight shifts I couldn’t quite “get” in class becomes clear. I can do it! I have been practicing since 3:15 am when I struggled out of bed to let my dog out.

As I waited for her to finish her business in the yard, the part of the form we had gone over in detail in the last class came to mind, and I found myself sleepily taking the stance that begins the sequence in question.

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Now, forty-five minutes later, the dog is in and asleep, the lights are out, and I can do the sequence with the weight shifts it entails, painstakingly slow and as I remember them. Of course, next class I’ll see more deeply what’s involved and realize how much more there is to doing it as true Tai Chi, but at this moment I have come a small step closer to understanding what this sequence of six movements entails and reward myself with a gingersnap before slipping back between the flannel sheets.

Being retired, I don’t begrudge myself the occasional practice time in the middle of the night. There’s something about the quiet and the darkness that enables me to focus on my own body.

I seem to more clearly identify where I am putting my weight, whether my knees are correctly positioned, whether the motion

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of my arms and feet are in sync. I can’t see them since I’m in the dark so must really concentrate on what my body is telling me. I notice my breathing, whether it’s only in my upper chest or if I am breathing from my diaphragm, which helps me keep more balanced.

Concentration on the rhythm of my breathing helps me begin to experience the process of “release then energize” that is such a key component of Tai Ch. I do, of course, practice in the light of day, outside if weather permits, but in the middle of the night, I seem to relax my shoulders more completely, turn my waist more easily since my hips are more relaxed. And glory hallelujah, my knees seem more willing to bend.

Could be because I’ve been in a relaxed position for hours before I start. My mind is also clearer, and I remember things from class that I forget during the day. I seem to be able to let go of unrealistic expectations for how quickly I should learn since no one is watching me, not even myself. Instead of relying on my eyes to tell me whether my stance or movement is correct, I have to go deeper and communicate directly with limbs, muscles, joints, organs, mind, and memories of what I had been exposed to in class.

I feel exhilarated when I finish a night session, satisfied that I learned something. Usually I am asleep a few minutes after going back to bed and sleep soundly until the sun comes up. But this Healing Springs I #85 April/May, 2016 I 14th Anniversary Issue

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night is different. I fall asleep, then in minutes jerk awake feeling anxious. Annoyed with myself, I let my mind wander through possible reasons. Suddenly it’s clear. I had allowed myself to become really conscious of my own body and what I felt. For many years this had been dangerous territory for me. Abuse had conditioned me to tune out, to completely deny what my own body was telling me. Now I realize what a terrible deprivation this was and take joy in every small reclaiming of my birthright as an embodied creature. Then, I can fall asleep in peace.

In 2005, I had a serious stroke that left me with many physical and mental challenges, but which, I’ve come to believe, started a major realignment in my brain and spirit. I wasn’t satisfied with how I was functioning after the usual physical therapy, though I was grateful it had gotten me home and driving again. I looked for help to some non-traditional modalities such as Reiki and Flower Essences, and was led by dreams in 2006 to try equineassisted therapy, which I found had a positive impact on my physical and mental well-being.

In 2007, again introduced to the idea in a dream, I began taking Tai Chi classes at the local YMCA. From the beginning, the practice felt right for me, though trying to make any real sense of it was extremely frustrating at first. My friends, though, began to notice the physical effects on my balance and then the way the practice was affecting my speech. In a year or so, I could remember names for and perform some sequences of steps; it actually felt like my brain was waking up, rebooting. But I came to realize I needed more than the YMCA could offer so eventually my instincts led me to the Tai Chi Center in Saratoga and Mark Tolstrup. There, albeit after a few years of dogged mimicking what I thought Mark was showing us, my paralyzing sense of anxiety lessened. I was freer and began to internalize the flow of #85 April/May,

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The learning process itself was becoming pleasurable, and that propelled me to leave my comfort zone again in 2014 when I began taking Qi Gong classes at the Center. Taoist meditation, which is a big part of this practice, centers one squarely in one’s own present body. There is none of the mind/body dichotomy that had allowed me to function at a high level intellectually in executive positions in Canadian publishing for years, while actually being almost completely divorced from my own body.

Today, I really look forward to using my mind and body in concert to start to grasp the various Qi Gong concepts we’re introduced to in every series of classes. I actually revel in the fact that I have so much to learn and know I have only begun to scratch the surface of both Tai Chi and Qi Gong.

Thanks to the internal martial arts, this is actually the first extended period in my life I dare to feel and acknowledge that I truly love to be alive. I am so grateful that I have been given the opportunity to finally feel this joy daily, in the dark as well as the light.

Cara Anaam is a writer, teacher, Reiki Master, and Flower Essence practitioner from Fonda, NY. She shares her home with two black labs and 2 cats, and their yard with birds, rabbits, groundhogs, squirrels, fish, frogs, snakes, bees, spiders and many, many plants. More information may be found at https://www.linkedin.com/pub/cara-m-anaam/12/33b/379 She studies with Mark Tolstrup (mark@the-taichi-center.com) at The Tai Chi Center, 36 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY (Thetaichi-center.com). All opinions expressed are her very own.

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by George Guarino,CH,CI ow would you like to simply find yourself moving toward your goals without forcing yourself to do it? Would that be a benefit to you?

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Mindscaping Hypnosis is all about uncovering the path for the client to have a clear passage way toward their goal and the motivation to accomplish it.

At times we all need help from outside professionals. The problem with that kind of help is that when we are told what to do we don’t always take the good advice and stick with the solution.

However when we have an insight, an AHHA moment, a deeply positive feeling, we can’t deny it. It automatically sticks with us.

This is the basis of learning. And as we learn what makes us feel good, we want it even more. So we tend to move toward our objective when it’s connected to that insight without even being aware of taking steps to accomplish it because it just feels good.

It feels like the correct thing to do.

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Insights can be thoughts, realizations, memories, feelings, or even instructions given at the right time, when the guard at the entrance to the subconscious mind is distracted. It’s easier and feels better to let insights in than to spend energy keeping them out. One of the best ways to introduce insights is through symbols. Symbols have deep meaning to the subconscious mind that the conscious mind is unaware of and therefore unable to resist.

Universal symbols do exist yet their meaning and power varies with the individual and can even change over a lifetime. So how can we use symbols?

to work for you at a deep unconscious level. Mindscaping Hypnosis, developed in Toronto Canada, is this type of symbol based hypnosis process.

The basic premise of Mindscaping Hypnosis is that we all have within us the answer to our problems. By identifying the problem you want to work on, then introducing a framework, like a 3D map, the hypnotist is able to offer the client their own way of solving their problem without directly telling them how to do it. You might think of Mindscaping Hypnosis as a video game you can get inside of without any chance of being hurt, where you can find out how to accomplish your goals and feel compelled to do so. Things can be changed and changes can be undone and redone in Mindscaping Hypnosis so the client can uncover the most advantageous strategy for success without the concern of making a mistake.

Sue Coughtry,

BS, LMT

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As the hypnotist unfolds the process, the client’s unconscious mind reveals their success-map and insights. Since you really can’t unlearn what you’ve learned through insights, what is revealed stimulates the imagination to solve the problem being worked on. Mindscaping Hypnosis gives the client a path to proceed. You can try to forget it or test it, but that only sets up internal triggers to consider how much you really want to have what you thought you wanted and discover how you’ll get it. If the answer is yes, you want it, you feel good. The blockages that may have to be dissolves, can crumble and fade away with this process which can be done in an office setting or over Skype.

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Career goals, sports enhancement, mental blocks as well as stress management, procrastination, better sleeping and uncovering your true passion can all be addressed with Mindscaping Hypnosis.

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Yes you can get what you want. You deserve to get what you want.

Mindscaping Hypnosis is stimulating, pleasurable and fun and the results are profound and lasting. By having insights we learn about our true self and what we really do want to have and achieve.

George Guarino,CH,CI is the past president of the Capital Region Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists, a professionally certified hypnotist and hypnosis instructor helping people in the Capital Region for the past decade. Offices in Clifton Park and Delmar. 518-256-6549 george@HypnosisWorksWell.com .

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Reclaim your ancient wisdom Workshops & private sessions bringing you to your real self.

Full Moon Drum Journey; Friday, April 22 Yoga Mandali, 454 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6:30pm-8 $20 suggested, pay what you have

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Global Community HEARTSHARE “I have a dream, that those that can -see what is happening in our world and feel the importance of these times, and the choices that we make now.”

by Joy Adler riends this is a call to action. A humble request to join us in this Global Initiative to Heal and Support the Earth and Balance the Elements Through Song, Poetry and Stories at this most Important time In Earth History. You are the movers and shakers, the dreamers, poets, the motivators, the writers, artists, healers and musicians. Many of you are leaders in your own communities, sometimes in quiet, yet powerful ways. I am hoping that these efforts can ripple out to restore Peace on Earth, and the much-needed balance on Earth, to leave this world a better place than we found it for all future generations! To accomplish this, I ask for your help.

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I have a dream, that those that can -see what is happening in our world and feel the importance of these times, and the choices that we make now. This is the time of "The Great Shift." What does this mean? Connecting with the highest good within ourselves, tapping into our own gifts and and then working together as One Tribe-One Community-One World and sharing our gifts with one another for the good of the whole.

Toward that end, you will see the first flyers of several events that I've arranged with the help of some very amazing Community Members, in Healing Springs this month, who are willing to join my band The Souls of Evolution and I -To honor and heal the elements through song, intention, poetry and prayer. This is a Global Initiative to assist in ways that I feel are the best I can do on Earth, and I can't do this alone! I ask of you, wherever you are in the world: if you feel called, please in your own way, in your own community, come celebrate and align in a prayerful intention to heal and restore the balance with us on these days.

Surely our collective energy will emanate out like a blanket of light!

Global Community Heartshare Events: The Initiative: We will work to heal a specific element of the Earth each month toward this goal.

Friday, April 22nd—Earth Day At The Center for Natural Wellness, 7-8:30 Healing the Element Earth

Tuesday, June 21— Summer Solstice-Celebrating Fire-at Yoga Bliss on the Blvd. Sch'dy, NY 7:30-9pm We shall honor the Sun that sustains us all.

Thursday, September 22—Co. Sligo, Ireland, Healing the Element Air. We'll travel to the magic West Coast of Ireland in September; to heal the Earth’s polluted Air and join together for the Autumn Equinox.. (please email me for more info if you are interested in joining us).

Wednesday, December 21—Winter Solstice in New York City, post-election. We gather to come full circle at year’s end, from whence we began; on New Year's Day. Singing for The Balance and Peace on Earth. (Location TBA) One Tribe, One People of the Earth: You can also join us by simply by aligning on these days with these intentions, whether in your own meditation or ceremony—or, if you are a leader or business owner, perhaps you could offer space and/or create similar events with the good people in your community! Imagine the potential of so many people around the globe focusing on healing in tandem! Let's leave this world a better place for the children and all future generations!

We are all in this together. The world needs us now. We have worked independently for so long to become our best selves, to purify our own intentions in the world by expressing who we are with others in our circle. Let us join together as One Tribe, in one circle, one meditation, one poem, one prayer, one song—in honor of Gaia…and all of humanity.

Joy Adler, B.H.S.P. Is a graduate, former faculty member and director of the Creative Arts Dept. at The Barbara Brennan School of Healing, and current Workshop Leader for their 4year program. She is the head of the Wellness & Emotional Growth Curriculum at CNWSMT and the program mentor, as well as their Student, Faculty and Administrative Advisor. Joy is the author and founder of Energy Diagnostics program and accompanying workbook, and has a private practice in Albany as well as Long Distance. She enjoys creating Musical Healing Events with her band of local musical legends, The Souls of Evolution www.joyadler.com or www.joyadlermusic.com.

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ANGEL CIRCLES

UNSCRIPTED Come to Richard Barry’s weekly group conversations where the topics are always chosen by the group.

Gather to exchange ideas, discuss common interests, work on challenges and practice your gifts. Walk-ins always welcome.

Every Thursday evening from 6:30 - 9:00 pm, $20.

Hear messages of love, comfort and guidance from Spirit every Friday & Sunday at 7 pm.

Saturdays at 2pm.

The conductor listing is available on our website.

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COMMUNICATION CONSULTATIONS Doreen Virtue David Louis, of Certified Angel Talk to Your Practitioner and Animals, will bring medium, Marci you and your Ross, will relate animals together to guidance and facilitate healing, messages from happiness and your personal and improved angel spirit guides. communication.

ENERGY HEALING

INTUITIVE CONSULTATIONS

Restore harmony for optimum health by balancing the physical centers in the body with Lorrie DeMarco.

For illumination, clarity and peace, appointments can be had with any of our talented practitioners.

ASTROLOGY Arlene DeAngelus will show you how celestial bodies can help illuminate your path.

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Sandy Menzer will show you how your life is reflected in the cards and how the cards can show the way.

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Clearing Negative INTERFERENCE a Core Function of Shamanic Energy Healing

by Wendy ball n shamanic healing negative interference is understood as anything that disrupts our balance, drains our energy, that disempowers or uses us for it's own ends.

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We are familiar with what interferes with our energy at the physical level. If we are not sleeping, not eating properly, have a cold, a chronic condition or a disease we lose energy. But our energy is also affected by our emotions and thought patterns. It is affected by trauma imprints, unhealthy relationships, lack of boundaries, negative emotions and emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety.

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“Interference is what keeps us from being all that we can be, whether it is from negative beliefs that we have inherited, unhealthy bonds with others, or manipulation from an external sourcebe it visible or invisible.

Shamanic energy healing can be a powerful and effective way of re-claiming personal power and well-being.” titioner will track interference that presents in the luminous body and clear or extract it.

The adage that sticks and stones will break our bones and words will never hurt you is only true if the hurt from judgments, curses, other's anger that is directed to us, is released. Angry words if they come as a shock or are cumulative can be tracked in the energy body. I often perceive these with my inner senses symbolically as daggers, darts, thorns, or shards. Removing these creates relief on all levels.

Wendy Ball LMHC Psychotherapy, Counseling, Shamanic Ener gy Healing Certified in EMDR & Hakomi therapies Depression, anxiety and trauma-based problem behaviors, pre-verbal trauma, relationship issues, life transition issues

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Attachments to people who are controlling, or who undermine us in some way may be perceived as cords that can be cut or otherwise removed. Attachments may exist to those we are no longer in active relationship with, or to those who have died, or to ancestors. A lineage of anger and mistrust passed down a family line may be tracked as a cord.

The impact of our own emotional and thought patterns may present symbolically as walls, boxes or bindings such as belts, or ropes, a heavy layer, or a thick fog. Just as we may experience a negative pattern as being beyond our control, energetically it may take on a life of it's own. In this way we may be tormented by a negative emotion in much the same way coming from ourselves as we would if it were coming from someone else. Whatever its origin it may be removed from our energy body if we are willing to release it. Clearing it out of our energy body "clears the way" for us to experience ourselves in a freer, more positive way.

Interference may also come from earth-bound spirits that have not transitioned and have found a home in us. Whatever the origin of such energy it does not belong with us. It's evolution and ours is served by our releasing this energy to spirit. It can be experienced in many ways. It may create impulses or compulsions that are not truly ours. I may be the source of fear or other intense emotions that we identify as our own but do not originate with us. And interference may also come from other sources: elemental energy, other dimensions. Strong boundaries, i.e. a sense of self ownership and self sovereignty, of consciously choosing what does and does not share our psychic space is the best protection, along with avoidance of substances and activities that open us to invasion.

Extraction of such energies is an important part of shamanic work along with education and coaching re energetic boundaries.

Interference is what keeps us from being all that we can be, whether it is from negative beliefs that we have inherited, unhealthy bonds with others, or manipulation from an external sourcebe it visible or invisible. Shamanic energy healing can be a powerful and effective way of re-claiming personal power and well-being.

Pure Vibrational Healing

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Healing Springs’ Symposium Humans are wired for community not computers, unplug for a day and heal your longing.

Morning HS Talks (Heart Sourced Talks) The morning will be fashioned after a mix of Plato s Symposium and Ted Talks.

Beth Sabo Novik Trust

David DeWolf Learning from Mother Nature

Gary Goldberg Bhakti Yoga

Katrina Clay Animals; The Soul of the Wild

Zelda Hotaling

Afternoon Choose 2 Workshops Visit www.healingspringsjournal.com/symposium for detailed workshop descriptions Balanced and Buoyant: Walking the Path to your True Self

with Beth Sabo Novik — Learn a framework of spiritual and practical self improvement based on the ancient Jewish tradition of Mussar and Benjamin Franklin s system of self help.

Bhakti Yoga, The Spiritual Science of Surrender

with Gary Goldberg - The spiritual science of surrender to your Higher Self. How it has affects lives and what is learned from it including my teachers and call and response chanting, know as Kirtan.

Inspiring Poetic Creativity Now

with David DeWolf - Simple practices to open up the channels of creativity and inspire the realization of the present moment. Techniques will be presented to allow ease in writing poetry from the heart by balancing the excess flow of the mind.

Learning from Our Animals

with Katrina Clay - Humans tend to believe that animals need to learn from them. We will discuss why we need to rethink this and how to flip roles and learn from them. A modern shamanic journey will be used included.

Closing: Crystal Bowl Meditation- Healing with Sound Zelda Hotaling was raised in the Native American Traditions of the Mohawk people. She began receiving her teachings as a child with the Elders and building her relationship with Creator. She uses Crystal Bowls, Drums and Rattles to promote healing through sound vibrations. Her gifts are Clairvoyance’s and Spirit Guide Healing work.

May 21st • 10am-6pm Morning HSS Talks alone; $10 Whole Day $50 pre-register, $75 at door Coesa Holistic Wellness Center Saratoga Spa State Park

Lunch will be available for sale by Four Seasons Natural Foods.

Katrina Clay; 518.332.6581, katrina@healingspringsjournal.com

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by Evan Lawrence any people say they want to be healthier, but when they see what it will cost to take action on their health goals, they often balk. Where will they come up with the money for supplements, a juicer, yoga classes or gym memberships, or gluten-free diets? One of the methods my healthy living company encourages is to ask people to take a look at where they're spending money now. Are they already buying supplements, cleaning products, skin and personal care products, snack food and protein drinks from other sources?

Can they redirect some of that money to our products? Can they skip the fast food, coffee shop, or vending machines drinks and pastries and put that money toward healthy products instead? Sometimes the healthy products will actually be cheaper. In any case, they'll be getting higher quality for their dollars and health benefits as well.

A speaker at a business conference a few years ago helped me see the concept of “redirect your money and save” in a broader sense.

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tor visits and medicines bit into their budget. Living with sick, cranky kids just wasn't much fun. Everybody was stressed.

A friend suggested the family try some of the supplements and other products from our company. With some skepticism, the parents did so. Their budget was already tight and the products weren't cheap. They looked at it as just one more expense. Then, slowly but surely, the children’s health began to improve. The parents, who had gone on their own supplement program, felt better too. Eventually, the kids went from sickly to healthy. And Mom noticed something else: The kids weren't missing school and activities. They weren’t constantly cranky. Mom and Dad weren't missing work or spending their free time on trips to the doctor's office and pharmacy. They weren't shelling out money for co-pays. Everyone was happier and had more time and money to do the things they really enjoyed doing. Yes, the supplements and other healthy living products were an ongoing expense. But being healthy was saving the family a significant amount of time, money, and sanity. The benefit easily outweighed the cost.

As you consider your health goals for the new year, I encourage you to look beyond the immediate dollar cost of whatever you'd like to do. How might that new activity or program pay off in terms of better health, less health care, and a better quality of life now and in the future? Redirect your spending and save!

Evan Lawrence makes a healthier world as an independent distributor of Shaklee healthy living products, a free-lance writer specializing in sustainability topics, and as a gardener. He can be reached at (518) 677-5662, email healthyevan@verizon.net, or go online to website, http://healthyevan.myshaklee.com.

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Ask the ractitioner

“If illness is a manifestation of our deeper psyche, from the energetic to the physical (as in: be careful what you say /wish for) what gave rise to this? Does it need to be treated physically, spiritually, both? for healing to occur? Does the illness arise from an unexplored / hidden / unresolved issue within my subconscious?”

Acupuncture; Gregg St Clair I’ve asked myself many times if everything happen for a reason.

When sitting at a stop light in your car and rammed from behind at 50 mph is that somehow your fault? Is it your Karma? A cosmic lesson to help you achieve enlightenment? These questions are beyond my meager understanding. The answers I’ve heard from many spiritual teachers is, yes, everything happens for a reason, or there are no coincidences. But I’m not so sure. It’s a pretty tall order, even for God, to pay attention to everything that happens to every person every second and turn them into important life lessons.

What I can tell you with absolute certainty is that everything has a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual connection. If there is any illness, you can bet it is connected to the mind and spirit. The question is: which way is the energy flowing? From spirit to physical, or physical to spirit? If you are hurting spiritually, eventually it will affect the physical. If you are hurting physically, eventually it will hurt the spiritual. My belief is that it is a two way street and some things, say injuring your shoulder at the gym is physical and others, perhaps anxiety, comes from the mind and spirit. I’ve had multiple cancer patients tell me; they know they gave themselves cancer!

Many people have thoughts and patterns that hold them back from living their fullest and they are often completely unaware of what they might be. We all have what is termed the “shadow side.” This is the side of us that we just don’t see and don’t understand –the inner workings of our sub-conscious. When it comes to things like past traumas or abuse, there might be memories blocked, but that does not mean they don’t affect us and might explain some of our baffling behaviors. So I would say yes, since everything is connected, we always want to look at the mind and spirit as part of our healing path.

Becoming aware of the shadow side is half the battle. A therapist who looks at the whole picture, journaling, dream analysis, hypnosis or meditation might lead to insights into the shadow to help you to do the work and free it up. Whether the pain or illness is physical, emotional or spiritual, bringing the shadow to light will free up energy to help create health in all aspects of your life.

Homeopathy; Claudia A health crisis while challenging is also a profound opportunity for self reflection. Pausing and asking questions about why has this happened often produces remarkable insights that might have otherwise escaped notice. It can be the most compelling invitation to take stock on physical, mental-emotional and spiritual levels. Potentially, it can be a gateway to the flowering of one's essential nature, the enduring presence of the eternal and the divine that exists within everyone.

A diagnosis is often followed by a procedure such as a test, a surgery or an extended course of treatment. Suddenly the normal course of one's life is paused. People have described a feeling of separation, a detachment from what is being said by the physician.Thoughts such as, "this can't be about me", "this is totally outside of my reality". Often a shock sets in which causes a feeling of non-identification with the diagnosis and then, with acceptance, a subtle alteration in consciousness can emerge. This slightly altered state often opens a portal to going within more deeply and touching the inner dimensions of stillness. From this stillness, one can detach from the egoic fears of mortality and control and begin to experience life as a meditation.

One of my closest friends had a pancreatic cyst removed which was assumed to be benign, but the pathology study showed the presence of pancreatic cancer cells. I watched my friend go through the rigors of surgery, radiation and courses of chemotherapy. She enjoyed a brilliant career , a very loving husband and many good friends. Her diagnosis and its poor prognosis for long term survival pushed her into a deep self examination. She craved time for meditation, contemplation, for prayer, for listening to guided journeys. Each of these actions encouraged an opening to the inner dimensions of spirit and helped her clear away a lot of pain and suffering. Her rigorous medical treatments gave her time away from work and so she was able to engage in these spiritual pursuits. She often said that without the illness she never had the time or motivation to explore this part of herself. Her illness became her catalyst for profound spiritual growth, a fast track in getting glimpses of enlightenment.

Another friend had to have head surgery to remove a non-cancerous mass. She wanted to optimize her surgery and recovery, so for 1 month prior, she listened to guided journeys for healing well and having optimal surgical outcomes. Two months after the successful surgery, she now longs for the feelings that were awakened by this experience; the heightened feelings of lightness, the expansiveness, stillness and presence. She felt deeply transformed and yearns for more contemplative, creative and meditative space. She also received new clarity about life and career decisions and completed many affairs of life that had been neglected.

Self examination and reflection shouldn't be confused with self blame which is negative and destructive. Often people feel guilt about causing a health crisis. Self reflection should be approached with gentle acceptance, compassion and loving Gregg St.Clair, L.Ac., www.stclairfamilyacupuncture.com, kindness. Then, even the most challenging health crisis, if we follow its invitation, can reveal the enduring dimensions of the 518-383-1230.

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spirit and create an invaluable opportunity for growth and true evolvement.

Claudia Ascione, MA.MS. CH. is a practitioner of the healing arts of homeopathy, spiritual counsel, hypnosis, regression and Jin Shin Jyutsu. Integrating a deeply intuitive and spiritual approach to bring awareness and clarity to healing concerns, she offers private sessions in Niskayuna, Manhattan and Ardsley, NY. For more information or to schedule a session, please call (518) 372-7023.

Homeopathy; Jerome Pindell Self reflection is an essential piece of a larger complex of experiences that nurture the soul, the mind and ultimately the physical body. Disease as it manifests in the body, is often an opportunity. Whether the result of failing to heed warnings of the soul or of having ignored physical or emotional discomforts, the reality of any manifestation of most (not all) disease starts in the energetic field of the body. Self reflection is an opportunity to gain an expanded perspective of our journey in life whether before or after illness manifests.

How does self reflection or self examination benefit health and / or healing? Understanding the nature of what is occurring around you and inside of you, can often lead to very subtle inquiries into the doubts, uncertainties, fears and resistance to change, that at some level we know is integral to growth and our forward momentum in life. Heed the messages and we may avoid difficult lessons.

Recently, I sat with a client faced with a decision of whether to follow a years' long adherence to alternative healing modalities or allow for surgery to remove a troublesome growth. Opting for the usefulness of gaining information, they had the suspicious growth removed, which proved to be cancerous. Radiation and chemo-therapy were recommended. What was interesting was that the mass was located in an area of the body that reflected an issue that they had been avoiding. I suggested that they reflect less on the fear of the diagnosis and more on the lesson, the opportunity that this presented. The healing would follow the journey of allowing the lesson to carry them through the many interventions that were undertaken, once it was decided what that be.

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Do they allow you the gift of pursuing what you perceive as correct, while at the same time offering what may support you in that journey? It is your journey, and self reflection puts you in contact with your inner map. Follow it, trust it, be attentive to every twist and turn that it may take. Seek guidance when it feels correct and drop it if it does not resonate. Healing will follow the path well chosen, if you are meant to remain incarnate. Self reflection is a learning that carries through and beyond the reaches of the conscious mind and is often an opportunity that illness offers us.

During our initial and follow up consultations, many issues surfaced and we explored their perspectives on resistance, fear of the diagnosis and of what the outcome would be. Healing requires an openness to letting go and letting Prime Source be the ultimate guide to what is next. An adversarial relationship to disease gives power to the imbalance. Self reflection and following what feels correct for you, rather than what is being reflected through fear or a need to control, is the opportunity to follow the soul's map of learning. Those messages can be recognized only in quieting the Jerome M Pindell uses Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Jin Shin Jyutsu, chatter of the mind and the external world. It is not unlike the and spiritual counseling to assist his clients. He is a poet, whose newest book of poetry, This Thirst, is now available moment of recognizing that you had had a thought that you should along with his previous collection Training Tracks, poems by have made a right, but instead went left, because your brain told implosion, is available through Amazon. He has offices in you that the right didn't make sense. Sometimes we just have to Clifton Park, Niskayuna, and NYC. He can reached @ trust a knowing that comes from a deeper connection to Self and 518-374-5492 or through his website www.jeromepindell.com. take the right. #85 April/May, 2016 I 14th Anniversary Issue I Healing Springs 23

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by Ma Satprem editation was developed in ancient Asia from spiritual seekers which had reached enlightenment. Being old, people left society for the mountains or monasteries to gain peace of mind in preparation for death. The existing 108 meditations include Vipassana, developed by The Buddha. He was the first Master who initiated young people and woman. One first needs to learn AWARENESS, because one has to WATCH breath and each MOVEMENT during the day. Vipassana works only for advanced students.

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Meditation is a tool of the heart, to go passive IN and find the WATCHER. Westerners are outgoing, talkative, trained in the mind, believing in science and proof. We have little insights about our inner worlds, have created machines and function meanwhile like machines. We are not aware of the fact, that our days pass unconscious like a dream, with a minimum of pleasant feelings. We are enslaved by power-hungry and greedy companies and live to work not work for a living. Brainwashing starts in the schools, later universities,work and via the media. Do you remember when you last had a hearty laughter, saw happy people, felt singing, dancing and simply enjoying your existence without risking or drugs?

Something went wrong with our lives and our planet is endangered. So are we, the plant and animal kingdom. Meditation brings consciousness and intelligence of the heart. The time is NOW to begin with it. Its advisable to find a trustworthy guide with experience, as helper on the path!

To begin, one has to learn sitting on the ground, in a half or full Lotus position. In this 90 degree angle the spine is most relaxed and the body minimal pulled to the earth. It builds a sacret pyramid, grounded,with the highest point (fontanelle) open to the universal energyflow. With closed or half-closed eyes, we WATCH the natural breath, mowing in and out. There will be thoughts.

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WATCH also those, without “hooking” in. It takes patience and will finally teach patience!! Keep sitting and only WATCH breath and thoughts.

enlightenment shopping wood and carrying water” Zen Koan The mind will question, with all the time of sitting, what did I gain, which is my benefit?

Boring? Yes, at times. But also this is a THOUGHT we watch, going IN. NO willpower is used, the ego-mind WATCHED and our guiding Mystic will tap the crown above our heads, to wake us up when fallen asleep or entangled in the “train of thoughts.”

The WATCHER grows deeper and with it the breath slows down and also the thoughts. We experience that breath and thoughts are connected! Breath is the bridge between body and soul. We SEE, that the observer (we) can’t be the observed. This is the physical part of recognition. It follows the psychological part, WATCHING the feelings. We observe, that also those are part of the mind. We first need to UNDERSTAND the mind, to transform it. Watching the breath, moments happen it is so flat, that it feels almost not being there and fear to die rises.

THIS can be only understood with ones own experience. The heavy burden of work is transformed into joyful worship. Now one encounters life with their own intelligence. No knowledge from others or books. What ideas are your own. All is borrowed and may come from hearing and quoting Buddha, but doesn’t make you a Buddha or wise one!

Go on watching and fear of death will be transformed. With the slowing of the breath, thoughts slow down. First there is no thought for second, then for minutes. ALL Awakened Masters say, being without thought for “only” 48 minutes and enlightenment happens.

Meditativeness brings you from the mind into the heart behind the heart,worth to be called human. Its time to de-automize ourselves and take personal responsibility for our sufferings and that of the planet, animal and plant kingdoms. With growing consciousness, we can transform the momental darkness into living light. Playful, joyful, blissful, we can give back meaning to our and others lives, help everyone to freedom, the waters to flow, the air to be full of oxygen, the earth to be fruitful, birds to sing and all other animals to find an undisturbed natural environnent.

Meditativeness must become our every breath!

COLOR your days in love with love.

In this moment of pure watching one has become the host to welcome the guest (God) to enter. This second you SEE the WATCHER, (YOURSELF). FREED from the slavery of the mind, one has entered Masterhood. No more separation from others or the universe, one has arrived home. “The Drop has fallen into the ocean.” Blissfulness is born and with it friendliness, patience, compassion, forgiveness, humor and creativity. The judgmental mind has died and with it the burning flames of hate and anger. The smoke of desires, which bears greed, possessiveness, jealousy and passion has disappeared and with it all unhappiness. A fragrance of mystery surrounds one, with a natural joy in what IS. Bathing in Suchness IS awakening. “BEFORE enlightenment shopping wood and carrying water. AFTER

Blessings, Ma Satprem

The Mystic Satprem’s 36 years of spiritual and therapeutic trainings in India, created a holistic healer who channels divine energies. She works with Women all over the world, helping them develop their REAL Femininity. She is a meditation teacher and psychic.

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Retrograde on the 28th enabling you to express yourself to others.

MAY: Discovering oneself, personal matters and one’s appearance are important for this month. Jupiter turns Direct on the 9th encouraging a renewed interest in a creative project. After the Full Moon on the 21st, changes can occur in your joint finances or shared resources. Mercury goes Direct on the 22nd and you are able to express yourself freely and with detachment.

FORECAST

GEMINI ASCENDANT

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 non-astrologer 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.

CANCER ASCENDANT

April & May, 2016

IT SHOULD BE NOTED: In April, Mars goes Retrograde on the 17th at 08:54 Sagittarius, Pluto turns Retrograde on the 18th at 17:29 Capricorn and Mercury goes Retrograde on the 28th at 23:34 Taurus. The Full Moon occurs on the 22nd at 02:31 Scorpio. Jupiter remains Retrograde all month in Virgo and Saturn in Sagittarius. In May, Jupiter turns Direct on the 9th at 13:15 Virgo and Mercury turns Direct on the 22nd at 14:22 Taurus. The Full Moon occurs on the 21st at 01:14 Sagittarius.

Saturn and Pluto remain Retrograde all month.

APRIL: Career earnings, sharing with friends and achieving goals are favored for this month. Pluto turns Retrograde on the 18th and you gain a deeper self-knowledge through your relationships with others. After the Full Moon on the 22nd, you want to increase both your work skills and physical efficiency.

Mercury goes Retrograde on the 28th and brings a time for spirituality and retreats.

MAY: Seeking solitude, spiritual resources and hidden talents are explored for this month. Jupiter goes Direct on the 9th and improves your family relationships and home environment.

After the Full Moon on the 21st, you make changes in your partnerships through compromise. Mercury turns Direct on the 22nd and you will see your strengths and faults without self-criticism.

APRIL: Top priorities, public image and one’s career, or equivalent, are analyzed for this month. Pluto goes Retrograde on the 18th and you look for ways to improve your diet as well as your overall health. Following the Full Moon on the 22nd, you want to enjoy yourself and working is difficult. Mercury turns Retrograde on the 28th and you examine your ideals and achievements.

MAY: Setting goals, philanthropic aid and developing friendships are the focus for this month. Jupiter turns Direct on the 9th and you consider beginning a formal course of study. After the Full Moon on the 21st, you seek ways to improve both your work skills and physical condition. Mercury goes Direct on the 22nd and you have increased communications with friends.

LEO ASCENDANT ARIES ASCENDANT APRIL: One’s self-image, approach to life and expressing yourself are the focus for this month. Pluto turns Retrograde on the 18th and tests your faith and beliefs at this time regarding your meaning of life. After the Full Moon on the 22nd, you examine your shared assets and will settle any old debts. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 28th and your attention turns to financial security.

MAY: Receiving rewards, use of assets and money earned are examined for this month. Jupiter goes Direct on the 9th allowing you to find ways to improve both your work and diet. After the Full Moon on the 21st, you take a renewed interest in intellectual studies or formal classes. Mercury turns Direct on the 22nd as your interest turns toward your values in life and financial security.

APRIL: Mystical teachings, philosophy on life and mental pursuits are explored for this month. Pluto turns Retrograde on the 18th and you feel a need to be creative with your self-expression and in any hobbies. After the Full Moon on the 22nd, you decide on a break from work areas to concentrate on your family.

Mercury goes Retrograde on the 28th and you revise your goals.

MAY: Worldly ambition, career demands and personal achievements are favored for this month. Jupiter goes Direct on the 9th allowing you to increase your assets if you are not over generous.

After the Full Moon on the 21st, you spend time enjoying your loved ones and creative hobbies. Mercury turns Direct on the 22nd and new studies may further your career, or the equivalent.

VIRGO ASCENDANT TAURUS ASCENDANT

APRIL: A partner’s property, forming relationships and legal agreeAPRIL: Universal laws, sharing with needy and spiritual ments are the focus for this month. Pluto goes Retrograde on the 18th resources are important for this month. Pluto goes Retrograde on and can be a time of purging the past, letting go and then moving forthe 18th and can alter your dealings with others concerning ward. Following the Full Moon on the 22nd, there is paperwork and shared assets. Following the Full Moon on the 22nd, you may see phone calls to do before enjoyable activities. Mercury turns your relationships in a new light and understanding. Mercury turns Retrograde on the 28th and may encourage new studies or classes.

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MAY: Prophetic dreams, mental aspirations and foreign travel are considered during this month. Jupiter turns Direct on the 9th as you feel optimistic and confident which opens new opportunities. After the Full Moon on the 21st, existing family situations can arise, but are often resolved. Mercury goes Direct on the 22nd and brings an interest in spirituality and expanding your horizons.

LIBRA ASCENDANT APRIL: Forming relationships, legal contracts and being with others are important for this month. Pluto turns Retrograde on the 18th and can be a time when you question many things you take for granted. After the Full Moon on the 22nd, sharing assets come into play as to what is yours, what is mine. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 28th making you reconsider an abstract workshop.

MAY: A partner’s property, self-regeneration and accepting changes are favored for this month. Jupiter goes Direct on the 9th and brings a period of healing and rejuvenation on several levels.

After the Full Moon on the 21st, you begin to change some of your daily habits and communications. Mercury turns Direct on the 22nd and rules both your shared assets and properties.

SCORPIO ASCENDANT APRIL: Maintaining a diet, improvement of self and healthy habits are considered for this month. Pluto goes Retrograde on the 18th and you analyze your financial situation and find ways to cut your expenses. Following the Full Moon on the 22nd, you want attention, but you don’t need to step on another’s toes. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 28th and you clarify relationship issues.

MAY: Consulting a professional, legal contracts and selecting associates are important for this month. Jupiter turns Direct on the 9th encouraging you to meet new friends with your interests.

After the Full Moon on the 21st, you are involved with finances and subtle changes in personal income. Mercury goes Direct on the 22nd and you want to clarify important relationship issues.

SAGITTARIUS ASCENDANT APRIL: Enjoying life, expressing oneself and affairs of the heart are favored for this month. Pluto turns Retrograde on the 18th and is a time of personal transformation in your appearance to inner feelings. After the Full Moon on the 22nd you balance your life with some alone time and spiritual activities. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 28th and you seek both mental and physical efficiency.

MAY: Job functioning, social duty and maintaining good health are considered for this month. Jupiter goes Direct on the 9th and you achieve an important goal or have an offer for advancement.

After the Full Moon on the 21st, you look for subtle ways to change your appearance and style. Mercury turns Direct on the 22nd making you more conscious about your diet and exercise.

CAPRICORN ASCENDANT

become interested in metaphysics, travel and foreign cultures.

After the Full Moon on the 21st, you become interested in attending retreats and spiritual workshops. Mercury goes Direct on the 22nd and you want to enjoy life with your loved ones and children.

AQUARIUS ASCENDANT APRIL: Everyday environment, routine activities and educational opportunities are explored for this month. Pluto turns Retrograde on the 18th and you begin to change your friendships for those more meaningful. Following the Full Moon on the 22nd, you may be asked to take charge or assume responsibility. Mercury goes Retrograde on the 28th and you examine your personal life.

MAY: Researching ancestry, home environment and family life are enjoyed for this month. Jupiter goes Direct on the 9th bringing healing and positive change while eliminating old patterns. After the Full Moon on the 21st, you examine your recent achievements and set new directions. Mercury turns Direct on the 22nd as you analyze your personal life to see how it fills your needs.

PISCES ASCENDANT APRIL: Financial situations, earning ability and self preservation are analyzed for this month. Pluto goes Retrograde on the 18th and you may consider changing your career or your aims in life. After the Full Moon on the 22nd, you are interested in the law, philosophies and even formal studies. Mercury turns Retrograde on the 28th which can also be a good time for intellectual studies.

MAY: Communicating with others, routine activities and short trips are the focus of this month. Jupiter turns Direct on the 9th and you will expand your social activities and meet new people. After the Full Moon on the 21st, your career, or equivalent, is highlighted as you make a subtle change. Mercury turns Direct on the 22nd and is a good time for intellectual activities and studies.

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 (1982-2017) as both a Medium and Spiritual Healer (Lily Dale, NY). Arlene can be reached at Astrological Concepts, Telephone (518) 371-8097 or Visit My Web Site at: http://www.yourstarsite.com

APRIL: Domestic matters, identifying with the past and family life are of interest for this month. Pluto goes Retrograde on the 18th and is a good time for analyzing your inner feelings and expanding your perspective. Following the Full Moon on the 22nd, you may be asked to help with a community project. Mercury turns Retrograde on the 28th and brings you some enjoyment.

MAY: Creative hobbies, self-expression and joys of life are favored for this month. Jupiter turns Direct on the 9th and you #85 April/May, 2016 I 14th Anniversary Issue I Healing Springs

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WEEDS: EVOLUTIONARY AGENTS, FORAGING ALLIES, Whether on the streets of NYC or rural hillsides of upstate, Marguerite Uhlmann-Bower nurse and herbalist leads outdoor foraging plant walks.

Music of the Plants are highlighted.

Listening to the voice of Nature where our wellness resides. In Earth school we reconnect to plants as our teachers and allies.

Wellness recipes for co-creative, solution focused every day living; handouts.

Implementing plant reciprocity for future. $20.00 Register: 3moonsisters@gmail.com; 607-437-1218 or www.WeedsLeavesSeedsShoots.com.

Dates; April 10; May 7, 11, 15, 25; June 1; July 1, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27

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 4th Wednesdays Living on a Plant Based Diet Monthly Gathering Basically if your into vegetables and fruit as your predominate calorie source come and hang out! We meet the 4th Wednesday of the Month 6:30-7:30 pm at Four Seasons Cafe on Phila Street- Hosted

by Heather Stewart, owner of Pre K in the Park a high fruit and vegetable Pre School. www.plantbaseddietgathering.blogspot.com

ONGOING

Thursday April 7 Holistic Health & Wellness Fair for Dementia Care, 3-7pm, Beacon Pointe Memory Care Community,1 Emma Lane Clifton Park NY, Contact Michelle Slater (518) 371-2200 for more information April 16-17 2016 Holistic and Spiritual Arts Fair in Oneonta, www.shiftnewyork.com. Over 22 Free Workshops from Renowned Spiritual Teachers over two days!

“Messages from Beyond” Public Gallery w/Sharon Klingler, one of the world’s leading Psychic Mediums, Sat. after fair!

Friday, April 22 Full Moon Drum Journey, Katrina Clay will lead a guided journey at Yoga Mandali, Saratoga.

518-332-6581. katrina@healingspringsjournal.com 6:308pm, $20 suggestion, pay what you have Wednesday, April 27 Art of the Omnipresent Self—a program aimed at creating a consilience based art project that explores personal values, life experiences and the adventures of being conscious. Bring art supplies. With Amelia Gelnett. 6:30 pm, Saratoga Springs Public Library, Free. Sponsored by Saratoga Integrative Medicine Education Network, or SIMEN. 518-210-1557.

May 6 - 8, GIRLFRIENDS GETAWAY in BOLTON LANDING Choose from over

Tune In To Wellness Today TV Show, with LisaMarie Tersigni. Meet local wellness providers and learn the benefits of natural wellness modalities, services and products available. View 24/7 at SACC.TV Mondays and Wednesdays Gentle Kripalu Yoga Classes - 4:005:30 PM. 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 Global Community Heartshare Events: Friday, April 22nd—Earth Day At The Center for Natural Wellness, 7-8:30 Healing the Element Earth Friday, May 20th—Healing Our Waters.

We shall gather to send healing vibrations through ceremony, prayer and song to the Earth’s polluted waters. CNW, 7-8:30 Tuesday, June 21— Summer SolsticeCelebrating Fire-at Yoga Bliss on the Blvd. Sch'dy, NY 7:30-9pm We shall honor the Sun that sustains us all.

Wednesday, December 21—Winter Solstice in New York City, post-election.

We gather to come full circle at year’s end, from whence we began; on New Year's Day. Singing for The Balance and Peace on Earth. (Location TBA)

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15 uplifting and empowering talks, classes, and demos. Luncheon and Fashion Show.

Reduced Spa Treatments and Room Rates at The Sagamore Resort. $100 Admission www.girlfriendsgetawaybolton.com Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce 518.644.3831 Wednesday, May 11 “Happiness and Health are our Birthrights” Learn how it is simple to follow Natural Law for health and happiness. 9-10:30 am, The Fortunate Cup, 120 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, Dr. Michael Wohlfeld, Staff Naturopath Purium Pure & Premium Superfoods for Super Humans Pure Vitality for Radiant Health Dr. Wohlfeld’s Education ~ Indiana University combined undergraduate Medical School Program, 1967-68, Florida State University, Special Education and Nutrition, 1969-71, Bangor Theological Seminary, Chaplain Program, 1975, International University of Naturopathic Studies, N.D. program 1989-91, Trinity College, ND Program, 2003-04. For more information and to reserve your seat, please contact Deb Dittner at 518-596-8565.

May 21 Healing Springs’ Symposium, Humans are wired for community not computers, unplug and heal your longing. Morning will host 5 HS Talks (Heart Sourced Talks) The morning’s speakers will offer an afternoon workshop. Closing A Sound Healing with Zelda Hotaling. 10am-6pm.

HSS Talks only $10, Whole Day $50 pre-register, $75 at door. Register at wwwhealingspringsjournal.com/symposium or call Katrina Clay; 518.332.6581, katrina@healingspringsjournal.com

SAVE THE DATE Thursday, June 23 It’s All About You: A Women’s Wellness Evening, True wellness begins with self-care. The American Meditation Institute (AMI) invites you to join us for a FREE evening designed especially for you—to nourish and reconnect with your entire self– Body, Mind and Spirit. AMI, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park NY. 6:30pm-8:30pm Bring friends, mothers, sisters and daughters to enjoy this event!

Space is limited. Register now by visiting our website at americanmeditation.org or by calling 518-674-8714.

DIRECTORY PRACTITIONERS of

ACUPUNCTURE Michael Wayne, Saratoga Springs & Clifton Park, 518-210-1557 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. House calls.

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 ART THERAPY Camille Grec, MA, Saratoga, (518) 8528540, cukarandera@gmail.com, www.camillegrec.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. 518-573-0571 or fullspectrumhealing@gmail.com, www.ninigridley.com, CAREER COUNSELING Penny Loretto, 518-798-6057, career@careerchoic.com, www.careerchoic.com

CENTERS Still Point Interfaith Retreat Center, www.stillpointretreatcenter.com, 518-587-4967 CHIROPRACTORS Delmar Chiropractic, Delmar, 518-439-7644 Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com COACHES Cate LaBarre, Personal and group coaching by phone and teleconference.

Workshops in Saratoga Region. http://TheFordInstitute.com/CateLaBarre 518-882-9880, http://CateLaBarreCoach.com, catelabarre@gmail.com COUNSELING Avis Burnett, Clifton Park, 518-3710579

Dr. David B. Presser, Clifton Park, 518371-5113 ENERGY Jack Treiber, 518-225-4692 Energy4HH@Yahoo.com, www.saratogaintegrativepractitioners.com/treiber.php www. energyforhealthandhealing.com, energyforhealthandhealing.com HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS Evan Lawrence, Shaklee Independent Distributor. Healthy weight, nutrition, beauty, and home. Cambridge, (518) 6775662, healthyevan@verizon.net, http://healthyevan.myshaklee.com.

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

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Margery Chessare, LMT, BCST, Sessions and classes in the Saratoga area, 518-893-0421, ChessareMargery@gmail.com

HYPNOTISM George Guarino CH, offices in Delmar and Clifton Park, 518-256-6549, www.HypnosisWorksWell.com george@HypnosisWorksWell.com

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

Barbra Stevens, 518-755-5053

Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518-268-9542, knotdr@juno.com Sue Coughtry, LMT, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-755-8843

Delmar,

Cathy Saladis LMT, Albany & Clifton Park, 518-229-0741, www.headtotoe123.com

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Ann Carey Tobin MD, Delmar, 518506-6303, atobin.pih@gmail.com, www.partnersinhealing.info INTUITIVE/PSYCHIC CONSULTANT: Barbara Allen, BA, PTC. 518-587-2583; barbaraln@nycap.rr.com LIGHT THERAPY Dr. Lynn Allison, Saratoga Springs, 518268-9542, knotdr@juno.com

DENTISTS Dr. Richard Aulicino, Lake George, 518- Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518668-9888, www.lookingoodnewsmile.com 374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com #85 April/May, 2016 I 14th Anniversary Issue I Healing Springs 29

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

LMT, Delmar,

MASSAGE THERAPY Beth Sabo Novik, Saratoga Springs, 5www.bethsabonovik.com 518-583-8831 bsnovik@gmail.com Healing Path Massage, Schenectady, 518374-8654, www.healingpathmassage.com Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, 518-7558843, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, MEDIUM Kelly M. Ballard, Clifton Park, 518-4617959, kelly@reflectiveharmony.com, www.reflectiveharmony.com MEDITATION The Mystic Satprem IKIERA Divine Holistic Healing Arts, Clifton Park, 518 788-7062, www.satpremji.com, www.ikierahealing.com NATURAL FOOD STORES Four Seasons Natural Foods Store & Cafe, Saratoga, 518-584-4670, wwwFourSeasonsNaturalFoods.com Pure-N-Simple, GlensFalls, 518-7984047 NATUROPATHY Joanne Halloran, ND, Saratoga Healing Arts, 518-369-7080, www.doctorjoanne.com

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

TAI CHI The Tai Chi Center, Saratoga Springs, 518-583-9315, www.the-taichi-center.com

PSYCHOTHERAPY Wendy Ball LMHC, certified in EMDR and Hakomi therapies, specialize in trauma related disorders, couples counseling and life transition coaching. Albany office. 518813-8524. www.wendyballcounseling.com

The Lemon Tree Yoga and Healing Arts Studio, Glens Falls, 518-301-3291, 301-3293, www.lemontreeyoga.com, lemontreeyoga@yahoo.com,

REIKI Linda Thompson, BS, LMT, BCST 518-466-1075, Lthomps2@nycap.rr.com, www.holistichealingartssaratoga.com Joyce Willson RN, RMT, The Art of Reiki, Troy, 518-271-7802, www.theartofreiki.com Sue Coughtry, LMT, Delmar, www.suecoughtryLMT.com, 518-7558843 REFLEXOLOGY Cathy Saladis LMT, Clifton Park and Albany, www.headtotoe123.com, 518-229-0741 RETAIL Magic Moon, Saratoga Springs, 518-583-2488 Among Angels, Clifton Park, 518-357-8196, www.amongangels.com, info@amongangels.com Revibe, Schuylerville, 518-507-6473, more@revibeyourself.com, www.revibeyourself.com

NUTRITION The Natural Improvement Center, Queensbury, 518-745-7473

ROLF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION Nick Pavoldi, 518.389.2200, BodyworkProfessionals@gmail.com

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

SPACE FOR RENT The Studio, Greenfield’s Performing & Visual Arts Center, Greenfield Center NY, 518-8936062, www.thestudioingreenfield.org

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