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Living Off The Grid: Solar Panels: A Beginners Guide (Part 3)

More and more people are switching over to various forms of alternative energy. There are several reasons people decide to choose a more environmentally safe and sound source of energy. A majority of people are switching to alternative energy to minimize their carbon footprint but some simply strive to be self-sufficient.

Page Turners: Holistic Book Reviews - The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book by Jessica K. Black, N.D.

It wasn’t until I started running (very) long distances that the need for proper nutrition became clear to me: I needed to reduce inflammation in my body and to do that, I needed to focus on anti-inflammatory foods. The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book by Jessica K. Black, N.D., was the perfect guide, or so it seemed.

Aromatherapy: A Beginner's Guide

The nose, connected to our body’s extensive network of neurotransmitters, is a powerful sense. When smelling something, our mind and body react practically instantaneously. Maybe you smell a berry pie baking in the oven – Mmmm. Or you catch a whiff of something rancid and sharp – your face scrunches up in disgust.

Your Astrology Weekly Forecast: April 2-8, 2017

The Karmic Tools Weekly Forecast covers the current planetary transits which affect people in different ways and to various degrees of intensity.  Take notice when it is a Personal planet (Sun / Moon / Mercury / Venus / Mars) interacting with a Social (Jupiter/Saturn) or Collective planet (Uranus / Neptune/Pluto).  And pay extremely close attention when it is a Social planet interacting with a Collective planet because that means something *big* is brewing that will move large groups of people along their evolutiona

5 Ways To Take Your Weekend Hike To The Next Level

A great hike can happen just about anywhere, at any time. It’s a stretch of time to practice a little self-care, show appreciation for nature, and have fun outdoors.

We Were Made For These Times

I would say the prevailing sentiment for me right now is disillusionment. I’m seeing things as they are, not how I’d like them to be. I read an article the other day about the presence of white supremacists growing faster on twitter than ISIS. The number of accounts has grown by 600 percent since 2012. What’s interesting is instead of feeling scared, I feel relieved.

Chat With A Healer: Andrea Bryant

Highlights:

  • Venus in Aries is about using the Aries energy to go after what we love and what we think is beautiful. So, let’s say we meet someone new and we impulsively go with “This is great, I want to jump right into a new relationship!” 
  • What's really interesting is that a few weeks back, Venus went into retrograde and so we need to talk about how this Venus retrograde energy is a little different because retrograde puts the brakes on. It signals for us to reconsider jumping right into those activities.

Chakra Series: The High Heart

Nestled between the heart and the throat sits an often unrecognized energy center which brings the consciousness and signatures of these two area's chakras together in a beautiful, harmonious, powerful way. Known by many as the “High Heart” or “Chakra 4.5” this chakra is all about living your personal truth and doing so with passion and conviction.

40? Do These 8 Things Now

At 40, many of us have a million things on our plate. Our kids are still young and demanding, our parents are still around and need some help, our jobs still take a big chunk out of us – and there are so many niggling issues our body keeps bringing to the table, including difficulty in losing weight.

The 40 Checklist

Aries New Moon: March 2017

This new moon occurs on March 27-28, 2017

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The sign of Aries, with its symbol of the ram’s horns, shows impulse and force. The archetypes of the Warrior, Pioneer and Adventurer are each a perfect match for this energy.

The Warrior, sword pulled from his sheath, is ready to charge forward in battle. The Pioneer, in order to reach a better destination, is ready to face all unknown perils when travelling through unknown territory. And the Adventurer is willing to dismiss all fears of danger for the excitement and thrill of a new challenge.