A few years ago I began researching osteoporosis after being diagnosed with the so-called disease. In the last couple of posts we’ve explored problems with the diagnostic scans and whether the drugs that are prescribed by doctors work as advertised (clue: they don’t!). In this final post we’ll explore the symbolism and spiritual causes of… Continue reading Osteoporosis Symbolism and Positive Treatment Options
A few years ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis while Saturn was conjunct Pluto in Capricorn in my 12th house. I began to research the disease and was shocked to discover dubious diagnostic assumptions based on statistical analysis and averages. But even worse, the definition of the disease had been changed to expand the market… Continue reading Bone of Contention: Osteoporosis Definition and Drugs
Last time we saw how I came to be diagnosed with osteoporosis while Saturn was conjunct Pluto in Capricorn in my 12th house. The process raised lots of questions so I began researching the disease and was shocked and angered by what I found. Not only has osteoporosis been redefined to expand the market for… Continue reading Bone of Contention: Osteoporosis Scans and Statistics
With Saturn entering Pisces it seems appropriate to talk about dissolving bones and how I came to be diagnosed with osteoporosis. The saga begins a few years ago when I broke my wrist after being rugby-tackled to the ground by an overexcited dog. (Not much of an exaggeration!) Luckily this happened in 2019, just before… Continue reading Bone of Contention: Osteoporosis and the Nocebo Effect
As Pluto approaches Aquarius those of us who have Aquarius rising (or late degree Capricorn) may be looking forward to Pluto leaving their 12th house. For those who use the Whole Signs house system Pluto will dip his toe into your 1st house for a couple of months this year and won’t enter it fully… Continue reading Astro Diary: Pluto transiting Capricorn in the 12th house
It’s official. The world has gone mad! You know what I’m talking about: the coronavirus and subsequent panic by people who should know better (and probably do). I’m busy researching the Saturn Uranus square which is getting closer as Saturn enters Aquarius, and it’s causing me some alarm. Not because of the virus – but… Continue reading Reclaim Your Crown – Be Not Afraid!
Last time we looked at the importance of having an ethical foundation for your spiritual practice and some of the perils of living a moral life. In this post, we’ll explore some practices for the body, an area that’s often neglected in our busy daily lives but is essential for creating a fully grounded spiritual… Continue reading Mystic Warrior Practice – Body
It’s been quiet around here for the last couple of weeks and I’ve fallen behind in my writing schedule. But I have the perfect excuse: I’ve broken my left wrist and thrown everything out of whack. No more touch-typing for me – at least for a while – and pecking out words one letter at… Continue reading A Fateful Encounter and an Unscheduled Pause…
Life is mostly an exercise in escapology and humiliation. You want to be happy. You don’t want to suffer or experience pain, but life rarely cooperates. The harder you run from the inescapable, the faster it pursues you. The monster is always one step ahead, waiting around the next bend in the road. It knows… Continue reading What I Learned About Joy on the Sofa
Everyone knows that pain is inevitable and suffering is optional. It’s not always easy to remember, but recently I had a surprising breakthrough just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse – which may be the point. Six years ago my health collapsed and I began collecting auto-immune disorders as a hobby. It’s basically… Continue reading The Difference Between Pain and Suffering
I dream of being a flexible yogini. To balance with poise and grace, and wrap my feet around my neck. Such strength, such self-mastery. I can’t even touch my toes! There are many kinds of yoga, but my kind involves a lot of swearing – not exactly the spirit of the thing. Years of bad… Continue reading Yoga Pants: A Day of Yoga (and swearing!)
Jessica Davidson 