The balance of Yin Yang principles is important to how we each experience prosperity and the ease with which we navigate the changes in our lives.

For proper balance and protection all things in the cosmos need to be able to have Yin (the feminine principle) to RECEIVE – guidance, support, rest, nutrition, etc and they need YANG (the masculine principle) to CREATE – heat, life force, activity, growth etc.

It’s never one or the other, it’s a balance through which change can and must occur. The male and female principles represent the cosmic dance and regulate the natural cycles of birth and death, increase and decrease, night and day.

Every person has a combination of Yin and Yang attributes and the same is true of every living or work environment. If there is too much of one, they both suffer, greatly increasing the likelihood of illness, confusion, and stagnation.

YIN/YANG and FENG SHUI

Feng shui (pronunced “fung shway”) is a Chinese term that means “wind and water” symbolizing the natural flow of “chi” or life energy that flows through our environment and supports life. Predating Taoism and Confucianism, this ancient art of flow and placement in one’s environment has been used to facilitate balance and well being in every important aspect of life. It has also been used to ensure that the flow of energy promotes harmony in a variety of ways, including yin/yang (male/female) balance.

Naturally, the Relationship Area of the Bagua Map is of special interest when it comes to interpersonal harmony and Yin/Yang flow.

In the Tibetan Black Hat form of Feng Shui, the Relationship Area is located in the rear, right corner of your home as you enter through the front door. The same is true in each individual room. The element that it corresponds to is Earth. Placing appropriate objects or colors in this area can have a dramatic affect on your current relationship or on your ability to attract a relationship. Whatever you place in this area has a deep, subconscious effect on how you feel about relationships and what you feel has a strong influence over how harmonious and balanced your partnership is.

Here is a short Intuitive Learning Game from Kuan Yin to help you assess how the Yin/Yang flow is doing in your environment.

Step One: It’s important to know the the Yin/Yang flow might be fine in one area, and stagnant in another.

Relax, and gaze softly at this Circle while you consider each area of your home.

Then ask:

“Is there a part of my house that has stagnant Yin/Yang energy? If so, where is it?

It could be one area, several or even the whole building. Make a note of whatever answer that comes and move on to the next step.

Step Two: Focus on the area(s) that came up for you. As you look at this circle, ask:

“What feelings seem to be associated with this area?”

Again make a note of your answers.

Step Three: There may be many reasons why you are sensing those feelings. The purpose of Feng Shui is to help us find remedies for whatever ails us, so, use this next circle to help you determine what kind of remedy might help you to get back into balance now.

The simplest possibility is that something physical – an object, a picture, even the color of the walls – is creating the imbalance. The items you come up with could be any where in your house, business or property. Ask:

“Is there a structural aspect to the building or property that’s causing a problem?”

“Does something physical need to move? If so, can I tell what and where?”

“Is there something physical I could add or take away that would help?”

“Is there clutter that needs to be cleaned up?”

Finally, ask if the problem has something to do with you personally. See if you can get an idea of what that might be and what would help you get back into balance.

You may need to seek professional help, go on a retreat or do a cleanse. Good self-care is a wonderful way to balance and refresh your internal Feng Shui!

Rheanni Lightwater © 2012

Attend one of Rheanni’s Feng Shui Workshops

Workshop participants will receive their own set of The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui and learn how to use them to create an attraction field for their goals.

Upcoming Workshop Dates:

Call for information or to talk about scheduling your private appointment.

(505) 271-4612  

If you’re feeling that the energy in your home is stagnant, lacking harmony or if you are having troubles in your relationship, stuck or negative, this Feng Shui workshop can provide you with the insight and information you need to turn your situation around.

Find out more about Rheanni’s Feng Shui Appointments!

Feng Shui (pronunced “fung shway”) is a Chinese term that means “wind and water” symbolizing the natural flow of “chi” or life energy that flows through our environment and supports life. Predating Taoism and Confucianism, this ancient art of flow and placement in one’s environment has been used to facilitate balance and well being in every important aspect of life. It has also been used to ensure that we are in the “right place at the right time.”

Certain changes in your status or goals can benefit from a Feng Shui Assessment or Re-assessment including:

• Health – illness, accidents, sudden sensitivity to environment, death

• Relationship Changes – engagements, marriage, births, divorce, children moving out or in
• Safety – serious or frequent injury, robbery, assault or other forms of violence
• Financial – sudden downturn in business, bankruptcy
• Moving or remodeling
• General changes of direction – in lifestyle, livelihood, personal health and goals.

Some people don’t know that Feng Shui can help you to correct instability and  “take apart” destructive patterns that are causing you harm.

Once the imbalances are corrected in your environment, personal achievement happens more easily and effectively. One’s sense of timing improves, chaos is reduced and changes in life direction are supported.

This short Feng Shui Quiz will help you evaluate whether or not your home is providing a a safe and healthy environment that can easily support your happiness.

Simple gaze softly at the symbols while you consider the questions that accompany each of them. Doing so with help you to uncover hidden information about how your prosperity or sense of “home” is being impaired.

Begin by Getting in The Correct Mindset to Receive Important Information

Gaze softly at this symbol while you repeat the following affirmation for a minute or two:

“I am determined to reveal imbalances or interferences that are causing me harm.”

Question # 1

Once you feel ready, move on to the questions below that will help you identify more specifics.

“Are there pockets of negativity collecting in my home?

If so, can I identify where they are located?

Question #2

“Am I experiencing poor communication or lack of co-operation where I live?“

“If so, can I identify the source of where it’s coming from?”

Question #3

“Are there any elements out of balance that are causing mental, emotional, financial or physical difficulties?”

Question #4

“Could I benefit from being more grounded and present in my own home?”

Question #5

“Would I like to be more productive?”

Question #6

“Would my health and prosperity benefit from a more harmonious environment?”

Your answers to these questions and others can be addressed and remedied through a Soul Resources Feng Shui appointment.

Call (505) 271-4612 to reserve your space in the class

Rheanni Lightwater is a Reiki Master/Teacher who practices the intuitive Black Hat form of feng shui and shamanic clearing in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and neighboring areas of New Mexico. She offers classes and private consultations to assist individuals, families and businesses in achieving their goals and providing energetic and emotional support for those struggling with toxic exposure, heavy metals, electro-magnetic poisoning and chemical sensitivities.

Find out more about Rheanni’s Feng Shui Appointments!

Feng Shui Deva – Kuan Yin

“The energy in many homes and places of business are experiencing a “reversed flow” of chi’ and there are some very simple techniques (or feng shui remedies) that can keep your environment going with the positive flow.

A reversed flow in the Bagua Map is related to having reversed flow in your chakras. When a chakra is running backwards or in reverse, it indicates that the individual is experiencing illness or depression and is probably feeling stuck in some aspect of their life. When this condition is left unchecked, serious health, emotional and prosperity issues are likely to develop and could lead to complete stagnation.”

Soul Resources is offering Feng Shui Workshops with Rheanni Lightwater – where you can find out about these remedies, learn how to use them properly and ask questions about your own environment.

Using Rheanni’s experience and unique Energy Clearing System, blockages and negative flows can be corrected in both the person AND their environment. During the workshop, Rheanni will explain the relationship that exists between our bodies, our goals and the quality of the life force in the buildings we live and work in.

Other related topics will be how to handle “sha” or killing energy, and what to do when you believe that negative energy is being directed towards you or your business, as in a curse.

Rheanni has over fifteen years working as a Medical Intuitive, Kinesiologist, Reiki Master and Feng Shui Practitioner. In addition, she has studied in the Amazon and practiced indigenous clearing techniques from Peru and the Hawaiian Huna tradition. In 2003, medical doctors asked her to use her clairvoyance and clearing techniques with their patients who were suffering from chemical sensitivities. At that time, she discovered how to clear both the patient and their environment to achieve significant improvement.

Since then, Rheanni has brought harmony to hundreds of homes and businesses, plus, she has significant experience bringing Feng Shui into Holistic Health Care Facilities and offices.

Workshop participants will receive their own set of The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui and learn how to use them to create an attraction field for their goals.

Upcoming Workshop Dates:

Call for information or to talk about scheduling your private appointment:

(505) 271-4612  

If you are feeling drained, exhausted, off balance or confused about what’s going on, this Feng Shui workshop can provide you with the insight and information you need to turn your situation around.

Find out more about Rheanni’s Feng Shui Appointments!

Learn How to Use Feng Shui to Consciously Create Prosperity

The Lucky 7 Symbols of Feng Shui create an attraction field

to help you manifest your dreams!

Creating a joyful, productive atmosphere is the result of having a heartfelt intention and giving yourself correct input. Simple feng shui principles of placement can be easily applied by using specific objects of art that will help you to focus on the activities and positive energy you need to create true prosperity.

Reiki Energy Healing and Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion, are the inspiration for the Lucky 7 images which tap into the language of the Soul – geometric shapes and colors infused with a specific healing vibration that resonates and activates latent DNA encoding for Love and heart centered motivation.

You can bring these these intriguing art images into your home and create the vibration of joy, natural health and grace or buy them as a gift to share with your loved ones!

Call  (505) 271-4612

Schedule a Private Lucky 7 of Feng Shui Appointment and you’ll get:

A special energy clearing and information to help you move out any stuck or stagnant energy you may be holding onto.

An opportunity to ask Ms. Lightwater about prosperity concerns or feng shui challenges you may be having.

Your own set of 4′ x 6″ Post Cards, Layout and the Lucky 7 Game!

Plus, you’ll learn how to use The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui symbols to create an attraction field that can help you manifest important goals and heartfelt intentions. Once the goal you choose is complete, you can use the process over and over again as needed.

Let us introduce you to the Lucky 7 symbols -

Motivation

When you’re motivated by joy and being of service, if you want to take good care of yourself and extend that goodwill into the world, you’re resonating with the vibration of this symbol.

Peace

Living in an atmosphere that promotes peace creates a calmness and equanimity of spirit. This symbol is used to dissipate negativity, violence and anger.

Hearts Desire

Knowing what you genuinely want and being willing to go for happiness can minimize distractions and unproductive activities. This symbol is used for clarification of intention.

Joy

Choosing to live in joy means coming into alignment with the light and warmth of your true being. A beautiful centerpiece for self actualization and celebration of spirit.

Health

Vibrant health is the cornerstone of true prosperity. When vitality is suppressed or impaired, your energy to create suffers. This symbol supports the immune system and encourages natural healing for your body.

Grace

Having clear perspective and lightness of being creates ease and grace in your actions, intentions and relationships. Use this symbol to ease tension, struggle and conflict.

Order

Knowing your priorities and how to organize is intrinsic to creating happiness. This symbol is best used when establishing or following through on important projects.

General Guidelines for Placement

You can use these symbols together in the formation suggested in the directions or separately, depending on your guidance and intention. Included is a Feng Shui Bagua map for recommended placement.

Or for the more adventurous – play The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui – A Game of Sacred Geometry and Conscious Manifestation to clarify and align your internal chi for success!

Can’t attend? You can buy the digital version through Payloadz using Paypal for only $19.95 USD.

Buy Now

Includes Directions, the Lucky 7 Egame and a pdf file of all the Lucky 7 symbols, two up, sized approximately 5 X 7″. Just print the symbols and you’re ready to go!

The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui is created by Rheanni Lightwater, a Reiki Master/Teacher, Hypnotherapist, Medical Intuitive and Feng Shui Practitioner. She can be contacted to schedule an a private session at (505) 271-4612.

Find out more about Rheanni’s Feng Shui Appointments!

© 2012 All Rights reserved.

How to Achieve Goals for Business Using Feng Shui

As your business changes and grows, it’s important to keep some fundamental principles from Feng Shui in mind so that your goals for success are properly supported.

Principle #1: Productivity

A smart business owner or professional pays close attention to their office or workplace environment and uses proper input to increase productivity.

What are some of the things to think about? How do you know if something about your office is distracting you from doing your best? You can use the Feng Shui Mind Exercise below to take a break from your busy day, slow down and see your business environment as it is right now.

This Intuitive Learning Circle from “Gifts from the Rainforest” will will help you slow down, tune into your intuitive senses and clarify what’s going on. Simply gaze softly at the Circle for a few moments with a soft gaze. Relax and allow your mind to to get still.

Use this affirmation while you take a few breaths:

I am calm and centered.”

“I know what my business goals are.”

Once your mind has stopped chattering, you’ll be able to evaluate the energy and flow with greater accuracy. Sometimes it even helps to imagine that everything is moving in slow motion.

Now, turn your attention to your working environment:

What is your overall impression?
Do you feel productive there?
Do you feel comfortable?
Does anything distract you?
If so, make a note of whatever distracts you and we’ll come back to it later.

Principle #2 Grounding

A smart business owner makes sure that they feel grounded in their working environment.

If the space is not grounded, your success is being severely compromised. It’s wise to rectify this situation as soon as possible.

Here is another Intuitive Learning Circle that’s about being grounded. Use it in the same way you used the previous Circle, except this time, make sure both feet are on the ground. Remember to relax and gaze at the Circle with a soft focus!

Now, ask yourself another set of questions:

“Is this room grounded?
“Am I able to think clearly in my environment?
“Do I easily get overwhelmed?”

If you’re having a problem here, it’s a really good idea to get the room grounded. You can either get professional help or you can try  standing or sitting in the middle of the space and use the affirmation below as you gaze quietly at the Circle above.

“I am grounded in this space.”

I also use Obsidian to keep spaces grounded. Find a good size rock and place it somewhere unobtrusive as close to the center of the room as is practical.

Image compliments of Geology.com

You may have you own favorite techniques for getting grounded. Go ahead and try them. You can confirm whether it’s worked or not by looking at the Grounding Circle and asking, “Is the space grounded now?”

If not, keep trying other techniques until the answer comes back positive. If you are having trouble getting grounded yourself, you can try one of my favorite exercises from Reiki Chakra Keys – Chakra Clearing for Grounding and Empowerment.

Principle #3: Support

A smart business owner makes sure that their environment supports their intention.

If you own a restaurant, you’ll want it to have an atmosphere that suits the style of eating establishment you have in mind. The needs of a fast food deli, for instance, would be quite different from a place intended for fine dining. The same goes for every kind of business – if the atmosphere doesn’t “feel” right, it’s success will be compromised (that’s one reason why it’s usually a very good idea to keep your home office out of your bedroom. Usually sleeping well and business productivity don’t mix very well).

Sometimes it’s hard to know whether you’re on track, so here is another Intuitive Learning Circle to help you tune into the overall “feel” of your working environment.

As you look at this Circle, imagine your space again in your mind’s eye,

then ask yourself these questions:

“Am I feeling nurtured here?”

“Do I feel stressed here?”

“What is distracting me from productive activities that are in the best interest of my business success?

Remember if there’s anything about your office that’s distracting you. Use this Feng Shui Mandala for Prosperity to relax and help you formulate the changes that would help you.

Consider moving or re-organizing whatever is distracting you.

“What needs to change?”

If you’re not feeling supported in your workplace, there could be many reasons. Again, calling in a professional is probably a good idea, however, if you enjoyed this short mind exercise, you could go into a lot more depth using “Healing  the Bagua”

This very handy Intuitive Learning Game is one that I often use myself when I need to get a lot more detailed answers about how to properly set up any space for success.

Rheanni Lightwater © 2012

Attend one of Rheanni’s Feng Shui Workshops

Workshop participants will receive their own set of The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui and learn how to use them to create an attraction field for their goals.

Upcoming Workshop Dates:

Call for dates or to ask about scheduling your private appointment.

(505) 271-4612

If you’re feeling that the energy your office is unproductive, stuck or negative, this Feng Shui workshop can provide you with the insight and information you need to turn your situation around.

Find out more about Rheanni’s Feng Shui Appointments!

Having an office or business in your home can present special challenges because the energy and flow of “career” is so very different from “home”. Feng Shui can help you assess the differences and put healthy boundaries in place so you can be happy and successful in BOTH.

Basic Home Needs

Home is a place where you can:

• Relax and let down your guard
• Feel safe and comfortable in your personal environment
• Express your own tastes and individuality
• Take good care of yourself
• Eat in a relaxed atmosphere
• Sleep in a peaceful and quiet environment
• Have room to grow
• Entertain friends and family and have them feel welcome

In short, the energy in a comfortable home has a very different quality from that of a successful business.

Basic Business Needs

For a business to do well, the rhythm, pace and setup of it’s environment needs to match the overall intention of the business endeavor.

Think of a successful restaurant that you enjoy going to. Most likely, it’s atmosphere is based on the owner’s business premise. If it’s fast food or business lunch oriented, the environment will probably be colorful, fast paced and stimulating. If it’s a bar, it may be high energy with lots of noise for the party set or if it’s more of a lounge the environment will be more low key, dark, possibly even cave like.

Of course, few people have a restaurant as a home business, however the point is clearly illustrated. If your home business is fast paced, high energy with lots of deadlines, that energy can spill over into the rest of your home and cause health problems, indecision or poor sleep. Certainly it could aggravate workaholism, stress levels and have a negative impact on intimacy and family relationships.

The main issue is a lack of clear boundaries between “home” and “business” which causes confusion. Our mind’s have difficulty separating priorities and tasks without clear boundaries.

Here are some common examples of poor business and home boundaries:

Having business or study books, computers or office materials in the bedroom.

This is a sure way to disturb your peace of mind and ability to relax. The bedroom is for sleeping and intimacy. If at all possible, find another place for your business and electronics.

Having business materials scattered throughout the house.

Centralize your business activities by organizing a work space that keeps as many of your business matters as possible in one area (enclosed is preferable in most cases).

Having the home office improperly placed in the home.

Generally speaking, it’s better to have a home office placed in the front half of the home rather than the back, unless your office has a separate entrance, which is ideal in any case. Feng Shui uses the Bagua Map to determine the best placement in your home.

Location, Location, Location.

When your home office has a separate entrance or if you’re lucky enough to have a separate building or casita, its far easier to have healthy boundaries and create the appropriate environment for a peaceful home life and a vibrant business. If you don’t have that option right now, you can start by implementing the guidelines above to help you.

A feng shui consultation can reveal specific issues that pertain to you as an individual and to the idiosyncrasies of your home. This article or any book on feng shui can only speak in generalities and there are really no hard and fast rules. Every home layout is unique and so are the people living in it!

For more information about a Professional Feng Shui Consultation in the Albuquerque or Santa Fe area of New Mexico call Rheanni atl (505) 271-4612 or email her at soulresources@gmail.com

Soul Resources © 2012

Attend one of Rheanni’s Feng Shui Workshops

Workshop participants will receive their own set of The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui and learn how to use them to create an attraction field for their goals.

Upcoming Workshop Dates:

Call for Schedule or to talk about your private appointment

(505) 271-4612  

If you’re feeling that the energy your office is unproductive, stuck or negative, this Feng Shui workshop can provide you with the insight and information you need to turn your situation around.

Find out more about Rheanni’s Feng Shui Appointments!

Feng Shui Inspiration from Kuan Yin

The Lucky 7 Symbols of Feng Shui create an attraction field to help you manifest your dreams!

Creating a joyful, productive atmosphere is the result of having a heartfelt intention and giving yourself correct input. Simple feng shui principles of placement can be easily applied by using specific objects of art that will help you to focus on the activities and positive energy you need to create true abundance.

Reiki Energy Healing and Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion, are the inspiration for the Lucky 7 images which tap into the language of the Soul – geometric shapes and colors infused with a specific healing vibration that resonates and activates latent DNA encoding for Love and heart centered motivation.

You can bring these these intriguing art images into your home and create the vibration of joy, natural health and grace or buy them as a gift to share with your loved ones!

Buy the Entire Set – Post Cards, Layout and the Lucky 7 Game with Paypal!

Order the Small 4″ X 6″ Kit Here:

Order the Large Laminated 5″ X 7″ Kit Here:

Plus shipping and handling

Or scroll to the bottom of the page and buy the digital version now

You’ll learn how to use The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui symbols to create an attraction field that can help you manifest important goals and heartfelt intentions.

Motivation

When you’re motivated by joy and being of service, if you want to take good care of yourself and extend that goodwill into the world, you’re resonating with the vibration of this symbol.

Peace

Living in an atmosphere that promotes peace creates a calmness and equanimity of spirit. This symbol is used to dissipate negativity, violence and anger.

Hearts Desire 

Knowing what you genuinely want and being willing to go for happiness can minimize distractions and unproductive activities. This symbol is used for clarification of intention.

Joy 

Choosing to live in joy means coming into alignment with the light and warmth of your true being. A beautiful centerpiece for self actualization and celebration of spirit.

Health

Vibrant health is the cornerstone  of true prosperity. When vitality is suppressed or impaired, your energy to create suffers. This symbol supports the immune system and encourages natural healing for your body.

Grace

Having clear perspective and lightness of being creates ease and grace in your actions, intentions and relationships. Use this symbol to ease tension, struggle and conflict.

Order

Knowing your priorities and how to organize is intrinsic to creating happiness. This symbol is best used when establishing or following through on important projects.

General Guidelines for Placement

You can use these symbols together in the formation suggested in the directions or separately, depending on your guidance and intention. Included is a Feng Shui Bagua map for recommended placement.

Or for the more adventurous – play The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui  – A Game of Sacred Geometry and Conscious Manifestation to clarify and align your internal chi  for success!

Can’t wait? You can buy the digital version through Payloadz and Paypal for only $19.95 USD.

Buy Now

Includes Directions, the Lucky 7 Egame and a pdf file of all the Lucky 7 symbols, two up, sized  approximately 5 X 7″. Just print the symbols and you’re ready to go!

The Lucky 7 of Feng Shui is created by Rheanni Lightwater, a Reiki Master/Teacher, Hypnotherapist, Medical Intuitive and Feng Shui Practitioner.  

© 2012 All Rights reserved.

It’s a New Year and a New You

Support Your 2011 Wellness Goals with 7 experts in the Albuquerque alternative and complementary health community.

Saturday, January 15th, 1:00 – 3:30 pm

at The Source, 1111 Carlisle SE, ABQ  (1 mile south of Central)

You are invited to attend an afternoon of inspiration, encouragement and support with real life tools that you can implement in your life today!

SCHEDULED SPEAKERS:

Dr. Laura H. Shoemaker, DC, FICPA, APC

Healthy Spines for a Healthy Family

Advanced Practice Chiropractic Physician, Dr. Laura H. Shoemaker, cares for the whole family with sub-speciality in Women’s Health and Pediatrics. Childhood injuries may still be affecting you today.  Learn indicator signs to watch for in your growing family that can be addressed with chiropractic care. For more information call 505-271-8888.

Dr. Robert S. Morrison, DCH

Making and Keeping Your Goals for the New Year

Clinical Hypnotherapist Bob Morrison specializes in managing transitions and bringing momentum to business, health and personal goals and received his Doctorate in Hynotherapy from American Pacific University. He will share simple self-hypnosis techniques and advice for keeping those New Year resolutions. For more information, visit: www.SoulResources.net

Dr. Lynn Wright DOM

Ear Acupuncture for Addictions, Stress, Anxiety, Procrastination, Weight Gain and Pain
Dr. Wright is a Graduate of Southwest College of Acupuncture and Owner of Chaco Acupuncture in ABQ. She will share a clinically proven and easy acupuncture treatment that gets amazing results.For more information: www.lynnwrightdom.com

Dr. Michael Pridham, DC

Tai Chi’ For Balance, Exercise and Fall Prevention
Dr. Pridham is a Graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic and The New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics after attending UNM and TVI. Dr. Pridham incorporates his knowledge of massage therapy, meridian therapy, Tai Chi, and yoga with chiropractic techniques to create a unique style of practice. For more information, visit:  www.drpridham.com

Rheanni Lightwater CK, CHT

Health Can Be Improved Through Feng Shui
Rheanni is a Feng Shui and Energy Medicine Practitioner, Certified Kinesiologist, Reiki & Karuna® Reiki Master/Teacher and has been in the healing profession since 1991. Her self-healing workbook, Gifts from the Rainforest, recently was named a Winner in the 2010 New Mexico Book Awards. She will share some tips and feng shui principles that will help you get your environment in shape. For more information, visit www.SoulResources.net

Dr. Freda McKeown, PhD, LPCC

Feel Younger, Live Longer: Choices for Healthy Aging

Dr. Freda McKeown is a product consultant for Shaklee, a natural health and nutrition company, and a licensed mental health counselor. Her commitment is to helping individuals develop and maintain wellness through proper nutritional supplementation and other self care. Dr. Freda will be discussing anti-aging strategies in her talk, Feel Younger, Live Longer: Choices for Healthy Aging.” For more information, visit: www.FredaM.myShaklee.com

Sonia Masocco, LDT, C.Ay.

Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy – Understanding the hidden dangers of drug-herb interactions

Sonia Masocco is a professional member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy as well as a member of the American Herbalist Guild. She maintains a private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico, teaches Ayurvedic herbology and is a faculty member of the The Ayurvedic Institute.
Ms. Masocco has been involved in complementary and alternative health since 1997 where she also worked in an integrative clinic in Hong Kong. Sonia Masocco’s teaching style is dynamic and stimulating, knowing how to make information come alive and be applicable. For more information, visit: www.soniamasocco.com

You will find us in the Blue Yoga Room and Gallery across from Michael Thomas Coffee Co.

Get informed and inspired to be your BEST in 2011!

Reserve YOUR SPACE in the Special FREE Event

Invite Your Friends! Call (505) 872-1900

An Abrupt Change in Momentum

Back in April of 2010, America went through a significant transition through the I Ching Energy of Hexagram #2 NATURAL RESPONSE.

Since then, the I Ching Energy for America has broken up into multiple flows of energy, so it has become impossible to provide a reading in the way I have been over the past couple of years. However, Kuan Yin is still able to give us some guidance that will help us find the flow that will be most beneficial for us. That means that our intentions and our dedication to be true to them become very important.

There is a common phrase in the Amazon that says, “sometimes you need to go with the River and sometimes you need to paddle.” In times like these, we need to be aware of which flow we are going with, and know whether it’s one that will lead us to where we really want to go. Yes, there are times when we need to paddle and this is one of them. Once we find a beneficial flow, the next challenge is learning to work with it.

I have promised to keep you informed as much as possible and Kuan Yin has some more advice to help us make the adjustments that are required to effectively handle this kind of change in the collective energy…

Feng Shui To Raise the Vibration

Here is a feng shui remedy that Kuan Yin shared with me to help raise the vibration in my home and give me some emotional protection as these unpredictable energy shifts continue.

In times where there is a lot of instability in the general energy level, it’s good to apply remedies that will help to balance things out. I was guided to plant some yarrow in the front yard, which will bring increased emotional balance and to place a piece of selenium nearby which has the ability to repel negative energies.

As soon as I set them out properly, I felt a huge sigh of relief go through me and the vibration in my home returned to its normal level. If you are an emotional type, I highly recommend this remedy.

More Feng Shui Cures

Kuan Yin’s I Ching Reading

We are receiving help from Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion, who is guiding us through the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text that follows and predicts movements and energy flow in the cosmos. Her advice as always, is direct and to the point.

“When one is feeling as though things are out of control, it’s best to follow the advice from Hexagram #9 RESTRAINED which advises:

“Nothing can be done externally…work on the Self. Refine your impulses and desires.”

~ The I Ching Workbook by R. L. Wing (Doubleday)

This is the unchanging line, so that means that there is an external blockage that will eventually move on it’s own accord. However, nothing that one might try to move it forcefully will work.

The Importance of Working with the Flow

Remember, there are certain activities that do better when the energy of the Cosmos is flowing in certain ways. In periods when the I Ching energy is chaotic, grand schemes to enforce control are out of the question. It is a good time to look very closely at any opinions or beliefs that you hold that might be causing trouble from behind the scenes. Look especially closely at conflicts that may surface during this time.

In general, it is to your best advantage to wait out what may seem like a very unfulfilling situation by going within and looking closely at your current projects and activities to review them and make adjustments if necessary.

How will you know if something needs to be adjusted? Here is one suggestion:

Make a list of important activities that you are planning for the near future. Go through them one at a time while you check in with your Highest Guidance through the Circle below.

Ask these three simple questions about the activity and you will know if an adjustment is needed.

Question #1 ~
“What am I doing?”

Question #2 ~
“How will it help?”

Question #3 ~
“Am I pushing?”

If you are unclear or get an unfavorable answer, it is for either one of these two reasons:

1) This particular activity is being blocked externally and you would do better to wait for a more auspicious time.  To find out ask, “Is the problem the timing?” If the answer is ‘yes’, pull back. If you can RESTRAIN yourself from pushing forward, especially when the time isn’t right, you can avoid costly mistakes. Allow the Universe to work for you.

The other possibility is:

2) The activity needs an adjustment from within.
Ask,  ‘Is an adjustment needed from within?”

If that is the case, it would be wise to closely examine your opinions and beliefs with the help of your Inner Wisdom.”

2010 © Rheanni Lightwater  All Rights Reserved

Rheanni Lightwater is a Feng Shui & Energy Healing Practitioner, Certified Kinesiologist, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, Karuna® and Grail Reiki Master/Teacher in Albuquerque, NM. Remote work is available: contact@intuitivelearningcircle.com

Welcome to Part Two of Kuan Yin’s I Ching Reading ~

Last week we dealt with many of the chaotic energies having to do with family, partnerships and other close relationships. We came to the conclusion that RETREATING by going within and accessing freedom was the best way to respond to some very difficult news and events.

On Monday, April 12th, the I Ching Energy moves into Hexagram #2 NATURAL RESPONSE for just two days. Kuan Yin will give us a short I Ching Reading for this energy and shares an healing meditation to help us to lovingly hand over the anxiety, grief and feelings of resentment that we may be feeling at this transitive time.

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We are receiving help from Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion, who is guiding us through the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text that follows and predicts movements and energy flow in the cosmos. Her advice as always, is direct and to the point.

The I Ching energy for the United States through April 13th is Hexagram #2 NATURAL RESPONSE. The actual text states:

“The yielding and responsive quality of nature is the focus of this time. Nature follows with sensitivity the demands of the seasons, It reproduces, adapts, and evolves itself appropriately; it heals itself when injured and deftly maintains a balanced economy. Nature is the responsive, yielding background for all events on earth. The power of this time lies in reacting with a NATURAL RESPONSE to the myriad things around you, a response in keeping with the laws of nature.

At this time you are dealing with realities rather than potentials. You can know only the situation around you but not the forces behind it. Therefore you should not act independently or try to lead others. If you do, you will lose the way and become confused…you need friends and helpers to accomplish your aims. If you can accept this you will find guidance. Once you respond naturally and allow yourself to be led, even the greatest goals can be attained.”

~ The I Ching Workbook by R. L. Wing (Doubleday)

Kuan Yin’s Comments and a Healing Exercise

“There are times when the I Ching flow requires for humans to be as calm and still as possible. The NATURAL RESPONSE to this short influx of powerful energy is to remain centered within yourself and to refrain from taking aggressive action or pushing your own agenda.

The ideal of feminine receptivity is a good model to follow. There is much going on and it’s better to lay low. A time for renewed activity and advancement is coming soon, however, for now go within, meditate and pray for the end of fear.

To help you release the dominant pattern of fear that is still left over from the Old Paradigm, go through this short healing process.”

Pray for the End of Fear

2010 © Rheanni Lightwater  All Rights Reserved

Clearing the Chaos

Have you ever had an fight where you completely forgot what the argument was about?

You know the feeling – emotions are running high, but they don’t seem to have any substantial content. Some describe it as if they are feeling totally ungrounded and that everything is scattered and going every which way.

Here is an Intuitive Learning Game that you could use to help you get your bearings again.

This energy could be affecting family, partnerships and other close relationships. Or it could be sweeping through business and career. In order to move forward in a positive way, it’s very important to regain control of how to use our energy.

Feng Shui and Conflict

In this picture of windswept twigs and broken branches, we can see how sharp points and chaos create nothing but confusion. Feng Shui warns us not to allow debris like this to build up outside of your or business property. If you have this kind of buildup in your yard, especially in the front, you would be wise to clear it away.

Feng shui refers to sharp, pointy edges as “sha” or killing energy and a bunch of it all together like this indicates an abundance of chaotic, negative energy. These days, a lot of people are having trouble because the feng shui in their homes or offices are not properly protecting them from these energies.

Find out how you can use feng shui to help you deflect conflict and disharmony…

Of course there is also such a thing as mental sha energy which takes the form of irrational and pointless arguing, abusive behaviors and confusion. This lack of clarity perfectly describes the collective energy of America at this time.

Access Peace From Within

It seems that retreating from meaningless conflict is called for especially now. That means retreating from the conflict and coming back into your heart. The actual text states…

“It is of great importance that you do not confront or struggle with opposing forces and thereby become emotionally involved with what is, actually, a futile situation. Vengeance and hatred will cloud your judgment and prevent the necessary RETREAT…

Difficulties and hostilities are on the rise in matters of business or politics. Do not attempt to compete with these forces…The overall situation is inflexible at this time…withdraw intellectually and emotionally.”
~ The I Ching Workbook by R. L. Wing (Doubleday)

Let’s see what Kuan Yin has to add…

Kuan Yin’s I Ching Reading for Retreat

We are receiving help from Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion, who is guiding us through the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text that follows and predicts movements and energy flow in the cosmos. Her advice as always, is direct and to the point.

“Most people in the United States are involved in multiple situations that are causing problems and preventing them from remaining focused on the most positive use of their energy.

Relationships, in particular, are the cause of a great deal of confusion, doubt and fear. This is due in part to past karmic entanglements and emotional reactions to conflict. It is futile to persist in these conflicts, yet, so many are having difficulty in letting go.

Success at this time requires courage and resolve to leave the collective cycle of abuse. If you are holding onto victimhood, it is time to RETREAT.

This is a dangerous time to be enmeshed in conflicts because they will cloud your judgment and draw you into painful cycles of abuse that have long been part of the Old Paradigm.

Play this game to peacefully RETREAT from any negative karmic ties that threaten to cause you harm.

Once you have effectively RETREATED from these negative situations, you will feel less guilt and doubt about moving forward.”

Cutting Negative Karmic Ties

The Role of Confusion

“Many of you are still caught up in a relationship or situation that is abusive and you aren’t clear about how it is affecting you because you are confused. If you could RETREAT from your confusion, you would know what to do. This situation is exacerbated because the confusion is being held on the collective level. The following short meditation is provided to assist you in RETREATING from a dynamic that you have no power to change.

Use this symbol to help you identify a situation that you need to RETREAT from.

Now go to this healing exercise to access peace again.”

2010 © Rheanni Lightwater  All Rights Reserved

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Kuan Yin’s I Ching Reading for August, 2009

We are receiving help from Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion, who is guiding us through the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text that follows and predicts movements and energy flow in the cosmos. Her advice as always, is direct and to the point.

Currently we are moving through Hexagram #51 SHOCKING.  This is what she recommends…

“It is important that you accept the changing times and change with them. This means that certain habits and negative behaviors are bound to come to the surface over the next month and if you choose to put your head in the sand, you will miss one of the largest opportunities to heal your heart in this time of SHOCKING change.

Now is an opportune time to clear out confusing ideas and societal prejudices by going within and examining what is most important to you and make a firm determination to stay centered, even as chaotic forces are at their strongest.

Know that those who choose to use force or aggression to further their agendas will experience serious backlashes and setbacks during SHOCKING times. This is not the time to push ahead rashly, rather it is a time to step back and clarify your principles. Be certain that you are coming from a place of love and that you are clear about where your actions will lead you.

Preparing For A New Way of Manifesting

The Heavens have created an awesome moment to facilitate transformation and if you are wise, you will utilize it to it’s fullest. Rarely has there been the opportunity to shift your perception so easily as in this time. Take stock of the persons, places and things that bring you joy and consciously connect them like a diligent spider weaving a web of love. This will assist you in staying centered in the storm.

If you willingly follow and adapt your life according to those things that are naturally good, you will find that you can rid yourself of ancient abuses that have long sucked the spirit of humanity dry. In the wake of SHOCKING times, there is much progress that can be made.”

Kuan Yin’s “Realignment for a New Paradigm” is this month’s  special meditation.

Rheanni Lightwater © 2009

Episode One – The Case of the Recalcitrant Petunias ~

My feng shui deva, Kuan Yin, has often told me that petunias are a physical embodiment of prosperity – they are colorful, soft, and even shaped like a cup to represent their ability to receive abundance. They emanate cooperation since they rarely interfere with other plants and are often used to enhance the feeling of being welcomed in a garden, a front door or porch.

Because of this natural receptiveness, I recently decided to plant a few white and pinks in a pot and place it in the recommended position on my front porch. The idea, of course, was to enhance my own sense of prosperity. The result was an interesting relearning of something I already knew. As with all feng shui remedies, a person’s individual attitudes, karma, and conditioning affects how the remedy works. And so it was with me.

What Works for One Person, Does Not Necessarily Work for Everyone.

I remembered that petunias were a favorite of my mother’s, and I have to say, she has been very good at attracting money and material wealth, so it seemed like a good idea. What I hadn’t taken into consideration was the fact that as a child, I had never really liked them. I found them to be too conventional and common. Not only that, I had always rebelled against the color pink. It seemed far too prissy for my tom-boyish personna. Then there was the attitude I grew up with towards my Mom. Simply put, if my Mom liked something or did something in a certain way, I was sure to rebel against it.

Needless to say my little pot, so carefully positioned, immediately began to fail. The copious flowers disappeared almost overnight and while I bemoaned my failure as a gardener, my lack of confidence began to spill over into other areas of my life. This isn’t what I had in mind!

Just as my negative self-talk was beginning to cause some real problems, I discovered a teeny, but extremely ravenous caterpillar devouring a new bloom. How could such a small creature have destroyed the petunia’s medicine so easily? I picked it off and wearily moved the pot to a place in the back yard where I thought caterpillars were unlikely to be. The position wasn’t particularly auspicious, but I hoped the new location might save the plant.

Over the next few days I did some healing work around my rebellious attitude towards my mother, petunias, the color pink and how I choose to receive prosperity. I was amazed at how interconnected my disharmony was.

I looked into this symbol that represents chigger medicine and let it help me uncover some unpleasant and counter-productive assumptions that were “bugging me” if you’ll pardon the pun. If you like, you can try it too. The process is pretty simple and it employs your intuition. That means that you look at the circle, ask the question and then take the very first answer that come to you. Not the second or third – just the first. These are the questions I used:

1. “When it comes to prosperity, what kind of person do I want to be?”

2. “In this situation, am I pushing too hard?

3. “Are my expectations realistic?”

4. “What can I do to change my attitude?”

Then Kuan Yin gave me a new Intuitive Learning Game, which she calls “Realignment for the New Paradigm.”

As It Is Within, So It Is Without

Is it really possible that my petunias could react negatively to my negative reactions? It think it is and that they did.

There’s a happy ending though, all the time that I was worrying about the store-bought petunias, unbeknownst to me, a beautiful, abundant wild patch of petunia-like flowers were busily blooming on the side of the house I rarely notice.

Things Often Come Into Being As a Natural Expression of Goodness

My request to enhance my sense of prosperity had been granted, only it hadn’t manifested in exactly the way I had expected. By accepting what was working and what wasn’t, I had found a configuration that suits my wilder, more independent ways.

Kuan Yin’s “Realignment for a New Paradigm” is this month’s  special meditation.

Rheanni Lightwater © 2009

As you recall, Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Compassion is helping us through these difficult times with advice, divinations and energy readings based on the I Ching, an ancient Chinese text that follows and predicts movements and energy flow in the cosmos. Her advice as always, is direct and to the point.

Currently we are in transition between Hexagram #23 DETERIORATION (Splitting Apart) and Hexagram #2 NATURAL RESPONSE (The Receptive).  This is what she has to say…

“The forces of DETERIORATION have exhausted themselves in their grab for power. Over the last few months, in America, the energies of deterioration have been working on overdrive. Communities are suffering the effects of a deteriorating electro-magnetic field that your old way of life depended upon.

If you have been putting your attention on those things that are not working, life is probably very frightening to you.

We would suggest that it is much wiser to focus your attention on those things that are working and make a concerted effort to link them together in order to create a new electro-magnetic field. In that way, you are saving valuable effort that might be wasted on projects or infrastructures that have no hope of surviving the major environmental changes that are happening now.

Look around you and notice the businesses that are doing well. Notice the businesses that have not considered the importance of community and sustainability are falling like dinosaurs, for in a sense, that is what they are and no amount of money will resurrect them.”

Feng Shui Advice

“Do whatever you can to consolidate and simplify your lifestyle. In terms of feng shui the times dictate the necessity of simplicity in design. Reduce your accumulations.

We have asked Rheanni to disassemble all of the placement of objects in her home and we recommend that you do the same.

If you have family heirlooms or sacred objects, it is time to bring them down and let them rest. At the same time you would be wise to sort through and see if they are still bringing joy to you. If not, release them. If you hold on to objects that hold negativity or old patterns from the past at this time, it will have a very negative affect on your ability to adapt and move forward in your endeavors.

Changes will be coming fast over the next few years and the less you burden yourselves with accumulations, the easier it will be for you.

Do not stand like a museum – filled with monuments to the past, focus your attention instead on what you can do to help each other and use your resources wisely for the common good.

Once you have gone through the sorting process, you may choose to put some sacred objects up again. However, don’t be surprised if they are much fewer in number and want to be placed differently.”

Let Your Rooms Breathe and Receive

“The ego gets very attached to certain objects and even though you know in your heart that it would be better for you to let go, this part of your mind continues to grip to your detriment.

Many people are suffering unnecessary physical and emotional ailments at this time because they have not thought to clear their environment. You can think of it this way – your emotional, physical life is like a room with closets filled to the brim with things that you don’t use anymore and have completely forgotten about. There may be plenty of grand things waiting to enter, yet it cannot be because there is no room available to take them in.

Clear out your closets and rearrange your space. Make room to receive the new energy that is available to you.”

Advice for the Feng Shui Practitioner

“There are many practitioners, like Rheanni, who are working with specific energy fields and grids that support the return of the Sacred Feminine. These will need to be reset and adjusted to accomodate the incoming energy fluctuations. If you cling to what has worked before, and refuse to change, the effectiveness of your good works will be hampered.”

Feng Shui Practitioner – Heal Thyself

I took Kuan Yin’s suggestion and took everything down in every room of my home. It was quite a challenge for me because nearly every picture or object I still own has a sacred significance for me.

Way back in some closets, I came upon some family hand me downs that I hadn’t thought about in quite a while. I knew that they were emitting negative energy because I could feel it, yet I could still hear the excuses my ego was making to keep them around.

Finally, Kuan Yin suggested that I play her Simplicity Game with those objects in mind. What I found was very amazing to me. I lost the desire to hold on to those things and could finally get myself motivated to remove them. Once I did that, a tremendous surge of progressive energy moved through the house, releasing a lot of negative thought forms that I was unaware of.

The house feels lighter, our minds are quieter and business has improved. Yes, less is indeed more.

Rheanni Lightwater © 2009

The Goal of your economic system has been, up until this point, purely the acquisition of money. Today marks the beginning of a new era where money will eventually find its proper place.

In the new system, the Goal of Balance becomes primary as that is the only frame of existance that can support life on a long-term basis.

Much needs to be done, yet your recent freedom from the bondage of your old ways can help you make the change.

It has been mentioned before that there are new chalices to contain the flow of prosperity. Some are still very much attached to the old chalice, which I will call “Greed”. When making your way to the new chalices, you will have better luck if you can understand how you have been out of balance and what to do to regain it.

As you make the transition from Greed to Balance it is of great importance that you don’t confront or struggle with opposing forces and as a result become emotionally involved with what is, actually, a futile situation. If you remain entangled with these forces you will not be able to make progress.

Listen to your heart and let it give you a song that will help you to remain on track and in balance.

Think of your new life as a garden that you will be tending differently. To train your mind to make appropriate adjustments, consider using the Games for Hope Series.

Each game will help you to set up and nurture your new garden using the new chalices of prosperity.

“Bring Balance Into Your Life and Prosperity Shall Be Yours”

Rheanni Lightwater © 2009