Mind & Spirit

In Chinese Astrology 2020 is the year of the Yang Metal Rat. Discover what the rat will bring for your sign, and explore which compass directions are in focus in 2020. The year of the Yang Metal Rat starts on 25 January 2020. This starts a year of strong Water Qi, since Metal strengthens the […]

Oceans produce half of the world’s oxygen and absorb one-third of human-caused carbon dioxide emissions. Who doesn’t love a stroll on the beach or a swim in the waves? Being near the ocean provides a bounty of physical and psychological health benefits that you may not be aware of.

As she grieved the loss of her unborn child, one reader was surprised to find it brought an unexpected sense of ease and presence into her life.

Satsangh is a Sanskrit word meaning a sacred gathering or being in the company of good people. It is important because the company you keep rubs off and people become like each other. So if you are mixing with people who are negative you will start to think of yourself and others in negative terms. If you are already doing this it can be changed. This article explains why Satsangh is important and how to change things in your life.

Powerful forces are unleashed in 2020 as Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto create a series of unique and potent aspects, indicating major change to long-lasting structures and organisations globally.

Psychological courage involves facing a deep-seated fear of acknowledging and accepting your faults and vulnerabilities. We look at how you can confront the truth of your behaviours and elicit change.

Daydreaming and allowing your imagination to run free is not only an effective way to creatively problem solve, it’s also a sure-fire way to promote greater wellbeing.

Social media can often make us feel inadequate or not good enough. Do you want to move away from comparison and towards self-acceptance?

By making simple yet deliberate changes to the way you interact with the world around you, you have an opportunity to help, inspire, support and delight others in kind and thoughtful ways.

Daydreaming and allowing your imagination to run free is not only an effective way to creatively problem solve, it’s also a sure-fire way to promote greater wellbeing.

When change happens in life, it can be a shock or a more subtle shifting under the surface. Either way, change can rewrite the rules and challenge your assumptions and expectations about what works, what the future holds and even how you perceive yourself.

Finding opportunities for stillness throughout your day helps soothe the nervous system for optimal health.