I had a quiet New Years Eve. I stayed home & had some homely fun, but dressed up anyway. To me that’s what most of the fun of NYE is about.

I get weird around the holidays…it might have something to do with the fact that I’m 5,000 miles away from home

But thinking about it later, I realized that I have the best of times by myself!! over the years, I’ve sort of become my favorite person. So who better to spend NYE with than with your two favorite people?!?

Anyway, this is what I wore:

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* Sparkly Rhinestone Hello Kitty black long sleeve shirt.

*Light Pink tutu ballerina·y dress from H&M.

*Black+Pink·Fancy·Lacy·Heart cardigan by me.

*Black tights from Target.

*Hardcore Black Boots that I got years ago somewhere in Minnesota.

*Light Pink Pearly knit headband from Target.

* Queen of Pink earrings by Tarina Tarantino.

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This outfit was the funnest thing ever! I loved it! I twirled & danced around the house in it & welcomed 2009 in sparkly princess funky style!

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·Peace, Love & Stardust·

♥ Icing

I talk a lot about Icing and the marvelous master mind behind it Gala Darling. I love this girl, this website & everything that comes out of it! She’s one of my favorite girl superheroes and she fills me with joy & inspiration on a regular basis! In all areas of life she aligns herself with beauty, greatness & magic and makes it easy or almost inevitable for you to do the same!! If you want 2009 to be a hell of a lot more sparkly, go to Icing as often as I did in 2008! Everyday!

♥ Inside a Black Apple

Emily Martin is the girl behind A Black Apple, a wonderful Etsy shop. I find Emily to be the perfect example of a modern successful multimedia independent artist. She amazes me time and time again with her sweetness+ cuteness,productivity levels,skillfulness, dedication & wonderful creations! Her blog has been one of my great inspirations this year.

♥ Nubby Twiglet

Nubby is an incredibly gorgeous woman with a ass·kicking style and great marketing, business & design tips. She is adorable, and she takes great pictures. She’s also a successful & matter·of·fact sort of girlie that makes you feel excited to get to work!!

♥ Adventures of Raw Goddess Heathy

Sometimes it gets quite hard to stay raw and eat the foods I really want to eat. Running out of ideas & feeling unmotivated is something I have a cure for now though, and that’s Heathy’s blog. She’s not only a cutie pie, she also makes amazing raw pies & everything else imaginable. She makes me want to be raw. And she makes me realize it’s not only possible but easy, exciting & fun! Even in the cold snowy lands of Canada!

♥Raw Freedom Community

The self-described “warm and nurturing environment to share and learn about raw foods, health, growth, alternative parenting, green living and more” is the perfect place for anyone wanting to learn more about the raw & living foods lifestyle. With tons of recipes, tips & advice is a great resource for beginners and seasoned raw foodies alike. The community is wonderful and always open to any sort of questions!

♥ Carmine Magazine

In January 2008 Jamie Lee Rosa started interviewing artists for the LiveJournal community AddMyArtJournal, a community of artists promoting other artists. In her interviews she always kept the same format and questions, focusing on the artist’s background, inspiration & creative methods. I loved the concept & became an instant fan. So inspirational to read about your favorite artist’s ways & histories. By May 2008 she had outgrown the Livejournal community and started her own website/magazine. “An Online Magazine By Artists, For Artists. Carmine Magazine’s purpose is to be a place for artists and fans of art to find information. Everything from interviews with artists, tips on making better art, business advice for your art business, art news, featured artists, featured web stores, and product reviews.”

♥ Oprah’s Soul Series Webcast

It all started when last March Oprah organized a 10 week online seminar with Eckhart Tolle on his book “A New Earth:Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose”. Each week for a 90 minutes they discussed a chapter of the book & took in calls from people all over the world through Skype to answer questions. I had already read the book (recommended to me by my mother) and loved it very much, so it was a great experience. When it was done Oprah started posting on her website recordings of her XM Radio Show Soul Series. “Each week on her XM Radio show, Oprah sits down with leading spiritual thinkers, teachers and authors to talk about matters of the soul, and shares insights into her own life. Plus, she invites listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journeys.”

♥ Paulo Coelho’s Blog

I love Paulo Coelho. He is such a magical man. I’ve loved every book I’ve read by him & as I’ve grown older and have developed my spiritual side I’ve found a new depth to his writing that I wasn’t able to perceive before. His blog is great, specially if you’re a fan.He writes about everything, from his everyday life, his views, insights & ideas, to answering reader’s questions about his books. He even posts the occasional podcast!

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Hope you enjoy them as much as I have been!

·Peace, Love & Stardust·

This is what I wore on Christmas Day.

* Black long sleeve shirt from Old Navy.

* Purple sweater from Target.

* Grayish tartan bubble skirt from Urban Outfitters.

* Pink Lamé tights from H&M.

* Purple boots from Tacones in Madrid, Spain.

Hectic, nutsy and in ways delightful holidays so far.

Hope yours are going good & dandy as well!

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·Peace,Love & Stardust·

I first came to know about Bach Flower Remedies a couple years ago. We had just moved to Madison and our kitty, Betty had a hard time with the move. She seemed to be having serious anxiety problems and we wanted to help her feel better. So we went to our neighborhood Health Food Store for advice since they have someone in their department of natural medicines & remedies to help you.

They recommended we try Bach’s Rescue Remedy. Put a few drops in her water & observe how it affected her.

Bach’s Rescue Remedy is their most well known flower essence combination, which contains an equal amount each of Rock rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem and Cherry Plum remedies. The product is aimed at treating stress, anxiety, and panic attacks especially in emergencies. Rescue Remedy is a trade mark and other companies produce the same formula under other names, such as Five Flower Remedy.

It worked wonders with our cat. She seemed to be calmer & more at peace right away and in a couple weeks she was completely over it & we didn’t need to give it to her anymore.

Then one day we were hanging out with a friend of ours & her sister & brother in law.They were staying at our place when they got some very traumatic news. Someone very young in their family was suddenly in a coma and she wasn’t even in the country! They were obviously very disturbed, so as I made them some tea I thought, why not give them some Rescue Remedy ? I just dropped a few drops in each of their teas.

It was amazing how much it calmed them, and soothed their feelings. They were able to look at things from a more relaxed and accepting perspective, more balanced.

After that we started experimenting a lot with Bach flower remedies. Buying different ones for different situations that arose in our lives,which we still do.

I love Bach flower essences because they are a very subtle,smooth but effective way of improving my perspective, mood and feelings when I feel overwhelmed in any way. Besides, they’re so specific it’s scary how accurately they address the problem!

They are wonderful little aids in our everyday lives!

What are Bach flower remedies?

Bach flower remedies are dilutions of flower material developed by Dr. Edward Bach, an English physician and homeopath, in the 1930s.The remedies are used primarily for emotional and spiritual conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, insomnia and stress.

This is what the Bach Center says about them:

“When we feel ourselves we are at our best. We can cope with everything that life throws at us. But sometimes… well, sometimes we aren’t quite ourselves. We feel out of sorts, as if something isn’t right. And sometimes we need a little help to get back on track.

In the 1920s and 30s a noted homeopath and bacteriologist called Dr Edward Bach discovered a way of providing that help “ a complete system of 38 flower remedies that can help us rediscover the positive side of ourselves and help us live emotionally healthy lives.”

The remedies contain a very small amount of flower material in a 50:50 solution of water and brandy.Because the remedies are extremely dilute they do not have a characteristic scent or taste of the plant.They say that the remedies contain the “energetic signature” of the flower, and that this can be transmitted to the user.

Each remedy is used alone or in conjunction with other remedies, and each flower is believed to impart specific qualities to the remedy.The Bach center, however recommends that you don’t use more than 6 or 7 remedies at a time.

Bach flower remedies can also be used on pets and domestic animals because they have emotions just like people and that is what their behavior is based on.

They are usually taken orally. You can just put a few drops (the normal dose is 2-4 drops) under the tongue, or dilute it in some water or some other kind of drink.

There is no difference in potency or speed of effect between taking the four drops from the bottle and taking them diluted in water. The brandy in the stock bottle will, however, taste stronger and may give you the impression the remedy is stronger in general

You can take Bach Flower Remedies as often as you need. If you are in a mood or a bit of a crisis, you may only need one dose, but if you have been feeling the same way for some time you can take them as long as you need to. You can also stop taking them as soon as you don’t feel the symptoms anymore.

Rescue Cream contains the same remedies as Rescue Remedy in a cream form, with the addition of Crab Apple. It is the only one of Bach’s remedies that works directly on the physical body as well as with the emotions, to be applied externally to treat minor skin problems such as itches, cuts, stings, pimples and burns.

Remedies may be prescribed by a naturopath or doctor, or recommended by a trained Bach flower practitioner after an interview. You may also choose the combination you feel best suits your situation. I personally prefer to go to the stand and basically pick at “random” without looking at the labels, it works EVERY time, both Mr. N. & me seem to always pick the most fitting and needed ones this way, not just for ourselves, but for other people too. Let your intuition do the work!

The Remedies can work immediately, depending on the depth of the issue you are trying to tackle. You will notice their effects more as you take them over time, but keep in mind that each case and each person is unique.

About Dr. Edward Bach

Dr. Edward Bach studied medicine at the University College Hospital in London and was a House Surgeon there. He worked in general practice in Harley Street and became a well known physician, bacteriologist, pathologist, homeopath and researcher. He worked on vaccines and a set of homeopathic nosodes still known as the seven Bach nosodes.

Despite the success of his work with traditional medicine he was dissatisfied with the way the medical profession focused on diseases and ignored the people who were suffering them. He was inspired by his work with homeopathy but believed that there had to be better and purer remedies in nature. In 1930, he gave up his successful practice in London with the intention to devote the rest of his life to a new and different system of medicine that he was sure could be found in nature.

Dr Bach believed that attitude of mind plays a vital role in maintaining health and recovering from illness and wanted to find something that treated the cause rather than the symptom. After identifying 38 basic negative states of mind and spending several years exploring the countryside, he managed to create a plant or flower based remedy for each one.

As he abandoned traditional medicine, he decided to also abandon the scientific methods he had used up until that point. He wanted to rely on his natural gifts as a healer, and use his intuition to guide him. So his flower remedies were intuitively derived and based on his psychic connections to the plants, rather than medical research, using the scientific method.

He found the remedies he wanted, each aimed at a particular mental state or emotion. If he felt a negative emotion or state of being, he would hold his hands over different plants, “feeling their vibrations”, and that way he found different ones that alleviated different negative emotions and states of being.

In 1934 he decided to settle down and create a centre for his work, and chose Mount Vernon, a small cottage in Sotwell, Oxfordshire.

He spent the last years of his life at Mount Vernon, also known as the Bach Centre, and it was there that he completed his research.

Making of the Remedies

Edward Bach thought that dew collected from the flowers of plants contains some of the properties of the plant, and that it was more potent on flowers grown in the sun. He would then preserve the dew with an equal amount of 40% brandy. As it was impractical to collect dew in quantity, he decided to pick flowers and steep them in a bowl of spring water under sunlight. He used this method for 20 of the remedies, most of which are delicate flowers and bloom in the height of summer.For the remaining 18 remedies, he boiled the flowers in water since they were from trees and bushes and plants, most of which flower in the early part of the year.

The result of this process is what he called “mother tincture”, which is further diluted before sale or use.

Bach was satisfied with the method, because of its simplicity, and because it involved a process of combination of the four elements:

“The earth to nurture the plant, the air from which it feeds, the sun or fire to enable it to impart its power, and water to collect and be enriched with its beneficient magnetic healing.”

Bach flower remedies are not dependent on the theory of successive dilutions, and are not based on the Law of Similars of Homeopathy. The Bach remedies, unlike homeopathic remedies, are all derived from non-toxic substances, with the idea that a “positive energy” can redirect or neutralize “negative energy”.

Bach thought that of illness as the result of “a contradiction between the purposes of the soul and the personality’s point of view.” This internal war, according to Bach, leads to negative moods and energy blocking, which causes a lack of “harmony,” thus leading to physical diseases.

Bach advertised his remedies in two daily newspapers, but since his practices did not follow any scientific protocol, and his methods were not understood, the General Medical Council disapproved of his advertising. For example, in his treatise Heal Thyself he wrote:

“Disease will never be cured or eradicated by present materialistic methods, for the simple reason that disease in its origin is not material . . . Disease is in essence the result of conflict between the Soul and Mind and will never be eradicated except by spiritual and mental effort.”

The Flower Remedies

1. Agrimony .

Treats mental torture behind a cheerful face. It’s the remedy for people who keep their troubles hidden under a mask of pleasure and happiness. It helps anyone who is trying not to face a trouble and using jokes and witticisms and smiles to avoid a painful reality.

2. Aspen.

Treats the fear of unknown things. It’s the remedy for any fear where the cause cannot be named. At one end of the spectrum it could be an uneasy anxiety that something unpleasant or frightening is going to happen. At the other it can be a real terror, with physical symptoms. This remedy helps soothe & fade this fears.

3. Beech.

Treats people that feel a general sense of intolerance which is manifested in outbursts of irritability. It’s the remedy that encourages tolerance, compassion and understanding of the different circumstances and paths that other people are given & allows the person to see that others are too working towards perfection in different ways, which fades the feelings of irritability.

4. Centaury.

Treats people who feel an inability to say ‘no’ to other people. It’s the remedy for people who end up being the slave of others’ wishes because of their kind, gentle and helpful nature. It supports the development of courage and self-determination so that the person is better able to draw the line and make space where they can be themselves free of the desires and commands of others.

5. Cerato.

Treats the lack of trust in one’s own decisions. It’s the remedy for people who lack faith in their own judgement. They can make a decision without too much trouble. But having done so the doubts creep in and they are no longer sure if what they have decided is right. They then go around asking for the opinions and advice of others. They end up hopelessly confused or doing something that they know in their hearts is not right for them. This remedy encourages more faith in the person’s own judgement so that they can listen to their inner voice and trust their intuition.

6. Cherry Plum.

Treats the fear that one is going to lose control of oneself and do something dreadful, which can include injuring others and suicide. It is also the remedy for the loss of control when it has in fact already taken place.It helps with fears of going mad and of acting irrationally.

7. Chestnut Bud.

Treats the failure to learn from mistakes.It’s the remedy for people who fail to learn the lessons of life. They may repeat the same mistakes over and over or they see others making a mistake and the results that arise, but then fail to apply this lesson to their own lives and go right ahead and make the same mistake themselves.This remedy helps the person learn from the past and then move on to genuinely new experiences.

8. Chicory.

Treats selfish, possessive love. It’s the remedy for people who are full of love and care for their families and friends. But they expect to receive back all the love they give, with interest, and feel unnecessarily hurt if they don’t get what they expect. Also, their great love can lead them to hold onto their loved ones and try to keep them dependent and close to hand. This remedy is used to bring out the positive side of the person to be able to give love unconditionally and in freedom.

9. Clematis.

Treats people who dream a lot about the future without working in the present. It’s the remedy for people whose minds drift away from the present into fantasies of the future, or into alternative versions of the present. Often their dreams are of great future success, creative endeavour and achievement, but they are not sufficiently anchored in reality to make them happen.The remedy helps to bring these people back to earth and back to themselves so that they can build castles in life instead of in the air.

10. Crab Apple.

This remedy is known as the cleansing remedy, and as such is the added ’sixth ingredient’ in the Rescue Cream. It helps people who feel that they have something unclean or poisonous about them, or who dislike some aspect of their appearance or personality. Sometimes there might be very real things wrong with someone in this state, but they will disregard the big problems and concentrate obsessively on the one thing that they have fixed on. It also helps people who cleanse obsessively, or take part in repetitive behavior such as hand-washing, re-checking that appliances are unplugged, ect.

11. Elm.

This remedy is for people suffering a temporary loss of self-confidence due to the overwhelming amount of responsibility they have taken on.It helps people who are successful and carrying out work that they believe in, but at times feel the weight of the charge on them and become depressed and concerned that they will not be able to go on.The remedy helps to dispel these feelings so that the person can resume his or her life without thought of failure.

12. Gentian.

Treats discouragement after a setback in life. It’s the remedy for the relatively mild downheartedness and despondency that follows when something has gone wrong. As soon as things start to go right again this kind of despondency tends to lift by itself, but the remedy can be used to lift it the sooner so that the person is better able to make things go right, instead of just hoping they will do so.

13. Gorse.

Treats hopelessness and despair. It’s the remedy for people who almost willfully refuse to be encouraged, so certain are they that their case is hopeless. If ill, they may think of themselves as incurable, or say that they inherited this or that from their families so that nothing can be done for them. It is a remedy for uncertainty. It helps the person to see things in a different light and renew their faith in their lives so they can go forward more sure of themselves.

14. Heather.

Treats self-centerness and self-concern. It’s the remedy for people who are obsessed with themselves, but who do not like to be alone.They do anything to keep people with them, all the time talking at exhaustive length about their problems and illnesses, great and small, until people begin actively avoiding them. The loneliness they fear is brought about because of their own behaviour. The remedy helps people see their own concerns in the context of other people’s. Having suffered themselves from the need to talk, they become good listeners and great supports for others. As a result people seek them out for their compassion rather than avoiding them because of their self-centredness.

15. Holly.

Treats hatred, envy and jealousy.It’s often thought of as the remedy for anger, but based specifically on hatred, suspicion, envy or jealousy. It helps people that feel very negative, aggressive feelings directed at others. The basic problem is an absence of love, and the remedy works to encourage generosity of spirit and openness towards others.

16. Honeysuckle.

This remedy is for people who live in the past instead of the present. They feel that their best days are behind them and that there is little to look forward to, and as a consequence they prefer to dwell on past happinesses (or past misfortunes). At a more minor key, they could manifest as homesickness and nostalgia.The remedy helps the person in this state to learn from the past without needing to relive it, so that the person can progress on into the present and take joy from today and tomorrow.

17. Hornbeam.

Treats procrastination and tiredness at the thought of doing something.This remedy is used against feelings of exhaustion and tiredness that come before an effort has been made. The person in this state feels that he or she is too tired to cope with the demands of the day. It’s easier to stay in bed or put off making a start . This remedy helps the person feel strengthened and realize that if an effort can be made to get started the weariness will fade.

18. Impatiens.

This remedy as its name suggests treats impatience and frustration and irritability caused by impatience. Anyone can get into this state of mind, but there are also people who live life at a rush and hate being held back by more methodical people.The remedy helps these people be less hasty and more relaxed and patient with others. It is also an ingredient in the composite Rescue Remedy where it is used to help calm agitated thoughts and feelings.

19. Larch.

Treats lack of confidence. This remedy is for people who feel that they are not as good as others and that they are bound to fail. They lack confidence in their ability to succeed and so often do not even bother trying. The remedy helps people in this state to go ahead regardless of thoughts of success and failure. More able to take risks and be involved in life, they get more out of living.

20. Mimulus.

This remedy treats the fear of things that you can identify.They are everyday fears - fear of public speaking, of the dark, of aggressive dogs, or of illness or pain.Phobias such as the fear of spiders or of birds are also Mimulus fears, since the cause of the fear can be named. This type of remedy is also used for people who tend to be nervous, timid and shy generally. This remedy helps to encourage the quiet courage and strength that lies hidden in such people, so that they can face the everyday trials of life with steadfastness.

21. Mustard.

This remedy treats deep gloom and depression that descends for no apparent reason out of a clear blue sky. People in this state often list all the reasons they have to feel happy and contented, but still everything looks black and hopeless to them.The remedy helps to dispel the clouds so that the person can once again find joy and peace in life.

22. Oak.

This remedy is for strong, steady people who never give up under adversity. Instead they plod on with determination, and never consider resting until they are past the point of exhaustion. Because they are so steady they often have many people relying on them, and their sense of duty is strong, so that they can feel frustrated and unhappy if illness or exhaustion get in the way of discharging duties. The remedy is used to help the person remain strong in adversity and not crack under the strain, while at the same time learn when to rest.

23. Olive.

This remedy is for tiredness and exhaustion after an effort of some kind, such as hard physical or mental labour, or the long struggle against illness. The remedy is given to restore feelings of strength and the faith needed to continue.

24. Pine.

Treats guilt. This remedy is for people who blame themselves for something they feel they have done in the past, something they neglected, some fault in themselves, something they have left undone, and for those who reproach themselves that, even though they may have been successful in their work, they should have done better. They are never,content with their own efforts or the results. They also at times tend to claim responsibility for the mistakes made by others.They are perfectionists and set themselves high standards, and this may cause them to over-work and strain to do better, and when the strain becomes too much for the physical body, they blame themselves for the ensuing illness as they feel they are failing in their duties. This guilt-complex takes so much of the joy out of their lives and they become despondent and begin to despair. They can often feel so guilty about some minor matter that these thoughts fill their minds and they are always asking for forgiveness. This remedy helps soothe and fade all of these feelings.

25. Red Chestnut.

This remedy is for people who feel fear for the well-being of other. Their fears are natural, normal concerns magnified to the point where they may have a negative effect on the person who is the object of concern, destroying confidence and undermining self-belief. The remedy helps people in this state to send out calm, unworried thoughts to their loved ones, so that instead of making everyone anxious they are rocks of strength on whom others lean.

26. Rock Rose.

This is the remedy against terror, and as such is an important ingredient in the Rescue Remedy. This type of fear brings a panicky, terrorstruck state that makes conscious thought and decision next to impossible. The remedy provides calm and courage. The self is forgotten and strength reappears.

27. Rock Water.

Treats self-denial, rigidity and repression. It’s the remedy for people who take self-repression and self-denial to extremes. They are very wrapped up in themselves, seeking always to perfect themselves in some way and setting themselves targets and being very unkind to themselves if they fail to live according to their own rules. If they seek to influence others it is not directly but by example only. The Rock Water remedy does not stop people from having high ideals or from trying to meet them. But it does help ease the person so that they can show more flexibility when it is necessary, and are not so hard on themselves.

28. Scleranthus.

Treats the inability to choose between alternatives.This remedy is for people who find it difficult to make up their minds which option of two or more they ought to choose. This indecision commonly affects the small decisions of life as much as the big ones. The remedy is given to help the person to act more decisively and know his or her own mind.

29. Star of Bethlehem.

This is one of the remedies in the Rescue Remedy. It treats the after-effects of any shock, such as unexpected bad news or an unexpected and unwelcome event. And it can be used just as well for the effects of a shock received many years ago, even very early in childhood. This is also the remedy for the sense of emptiness and loss that sometimes occurs when a loved one dies or moves away, since this too can be a great shock to the system.

30. Sweet Chestnut.

Treats extreme mental anguish, when the person feels that everything has been tried and there is no light left. This remedy is for people who have reached the limits of their endurance, who have explored all avenues but see no way out of their difficulties, and who feel that there is nothing left for them but annihilation and emptiness. They are genuinely at the end of the line: theirs is appalling, final despair.The remedy helps people in this extreme state to remain masters of their lives and renew their hope and strength. And sometimes a way out may open even at this stage of life.

31. Vervain.

This remedy is for people who are perfectionists with a keen sense of justice and extreme mental energy that they willingly throw behind those causes that they believe in. Their enthusiasm can be infectious, and they feel a strong need to persuade others to their own point of view. At an extreme they become fanatics, unable to listen to alternative points of view, and they may put themselves under a great deal of stress because they find it so hard to switch off and relax. The remedy is given to help people in this state to pull back from time to time so that body and mind and be restored. It encourages the wisdom to enjoy life and the passage of time instead of always feeling the need to be active.

32. Vine.

Treats dominance and inflexibility. This remedy is for people who know their own minds and think they know what is best for others. They are mentally strong and enjoy the exercise of power, but in their negative states this can lead them to dominate others by force alone. They expect absolute obedience from others and will not be overly concerned with winning hearts and minds as long as their orders are followed. This remedy encourages the more positive side of their nature, encouraging loving, wise and gentle attitudes to lead and inspire others without resorting to force.

33. Walnut.

This remedy is to help to protect against outside influences in general, and against the effects of change in particular. It’s for people who are fulfilling their purpose in life but who under the influence of the opinions, theories or beliefs of others, or of external circumstances in general, may be led to doubt their path. As a remedy against the effects of change, Walnut is useful at all the transitions of life. It helps to break links with the past so that the person can move forward with confidence and without undue suffering.

34. Water Violet.

Treats pride and aloofness. This remedy is for those talented, capable people whose independence and self-reliance can make them seem to be proud and disdainful of others. They are quiet and dignified and prefer their own company or that of a few close friends. They’ve built a barrier between them and others to protect themselves and they may actually become lonely and be unable to make contact with others. When this happens the remedy can help to bring them back into balance so that they can be more involved with humanity.

35. White Chestnut.

This remedy treats unwanted thoughts, worries and mental arguments, which intrude into the mind and stop people from concentrating on things that they should be doing. These are the kind of thoughts are repetitive and go nowhere, simply circling round and round in the head like a stuck gramophone record. The remedy is used to help people control their thoughts again so that they can deal calmly and rationally with any underlying problems that might be causing the trouble.

36. Wild Oat.

Treats uncertainty over one’s direction in life.This remedy is for people who feel that they want to do something worthwhile with their lives but do not know in which direction they should move. So instead they drift from occupation to occupation, but without finding their true path, which leads in turn to feelings of frustration and consequent depression.They do not know what their options are because their goals are not defined.The remedy helps people to find their true role, putting them back in touch with their own basic purpose in life so that the way ahead seems obvious.

37. Wild Rose.

Treats feelings of resignatio and apathy. This is for people who have accepted all that life throws at them and have given up the struggle for fulfilment. Instead they have resigned themselves to the way things are, to the extent where they don’t even complain or seem particularly unhappy. Instead they shrug their shoulders - there’s no point complaining or trying to change - and seem happy just to drift through life.This remedy is given to reawaken interest in life. The person will still be a happy-go-lucky type, but instead of apathy will feel a sense of purpose that will bring increased happiness and enjoyment.

38. Willow.

Treats self-pity and helps let go of resentment. This is for people who feel resentful and bitter about the way their lives have gone. They begrudge others their successes and happiness, and are reluctant to admit when their own lives go well, preferring to concentrate on what is going wrong.This remedy encourages the rebirth of optimism and faith, and to help the person in this negative state to be more generous in praise of others and also more aware of how his own negative thinking can attract the very ill-fortune that he blames on others.

Bach Center

The Dr Edward Bach Centre (Oxfordshire, England), was the home and workplace of Dr Bach in the last years of his life. when he completed his research into the flower remedies. Today, it is run by friends and colleagues he trained and to whom he entrusted full responsibility to adhere to his exact methods of preparation. While there are a number of flower essences now available, only the Bach Original Flower Remedies are created at Mount Vernon - each one bears the Bach signature to guarantee it has been made as Dr Bach requested. Click here to visit their official website.

As principal of the Bach Centre, it is Judy Ramsell Howard’s role to ensure that the preparation of the flower essences never strays from Dr Bach’s original methods. She says, “Many of the plants we use come from sites originally identified by Dr Bach himself and we still make the remedies just as they were made in Dr Bach’s day. The method has been passed down lovingly through the generations. He taught his assistants who taught my aunt and father, who has in turn taught me, and we continue to make the remedies using all the love, care and attention to detail that has always gone into their preparation here at Mount Vernon.”

Wanting to make his flower essences more available to the general public Dr Bach enlisted the help of Nelsons Homeopathic Pharmacy in London back in the 1930s. Under his instruction, they began to make and sell stock remedies from the mother tinctures he supplied. In 1990 this relationship was formalized and since then Nelsons (the Pharmacy’s parent company) has been responsible for all the bottling and distribution of the remedies.

The arrangement between The Bach Centre and Nelsons means that the stock remedies can be bottled on a larger scale and meet the necessary regulatory requirements without compromising Dr Bach’s instructions in any way.

The Bach Original Flower Remedies are used by individuals and respected medical and complementary health practitioners alike and are sold in over 65 counties worldwide. To make sure that you have a genuine Bach Original Flower Remedy, just look for the Bach signature on the bottle. This guarantees a Bach Original Flower Remedy just like Dr Bach himself used to make.

They also have a remedy choser that is pretty neat.

Where can I get Bach Flower Essences?

If you live in the U.S.A. here’s the Nelson’s online store and here’s a store locator.

It’s Friday! I’m excited for the weekend, are you?

I gotta do some Christmas shopping & decoration! It should be fun!

But before I get to that, let me show you a couple more of my pictures from back in the day (that are worth showing). Soon I’ll be showing you more recent ones!

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As I’ve mentioned before, I tend to be the main character in my own creations…

· Bathtub Dream Lounging ·

This one I started & mostly finished at least a couple years ago….and added up the last few details & touched it up yesterday!

· Dragged by the Balloon of Wonders ·

This picture I also started & mostly finished around a year ago, and then I added the glitter coat to the balloon space yesterday.

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I hope you all have a great Christmas-Preview-Weekend!

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·Peace, Love & Stardust·

This is what I wore today. It may look skimpy but it’s actually very warm because it involves many many layers

I loooove this outfit. It’s comfy, fun, girly & the colors are beautiful. Plus,it includes some of my favorite new items!!

I had been wanting to take some pictures out in the snow for a while now…

It’s so cold! I was brave and took pictures without a coat!

* Pink polka dot tank top from Urban Outfitters + Black long sleeve jersey top from Old Navy layered under…

* Crowns & Tiaras t-shirt from children’s department from Target.

*·Fancy·Lacy·cardigan by me.

* Purple bubble skirt by Kionkie Streetwear, a brand from Madrid. I bought this skirt at El Rastro (the Flea Market) in Madrid.

* Black skirt from H&M. (underneath)

* Pink lame tights from H&M.

* Purple Boots from Tacones in Madrid.

* Purple palestinian scarf from “Los Hippies de Goya” in Madrid.

* ‘Queen of Pink’ earrings by Tarina Tarantino.

* Purple sunglasses by Juicy Couture.

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I’ve been raving about my new boots for a while so here’s a closer look:

These boots are awesome. They have kept me so warm this winter so far. And I feel so fashionably me every time I wear them!

+ they have rubber soles which is very necessary for the snow & ice!

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·Peace, Love & Stardust·

.Image by Thomas Rockstar.

Today I thought I’d share with you five of my favorite websites that I visit everyday. They make my life easier and/or better ! If you don’t know about them already I think you will love them as much as I do:

1. Current TV

Current is a news and information network.

It’s unique because it pioneered the television industry’s leading model of interactive viewer created content (VC2). Comprising roughly one-third of Current’s on-air broadcast, this content is submitted via short-form, non-fiction video “pods”.

They are submitted to Current.com , their online home, where people get to vote on whether the pod is ready for TV by giving it a green or red light. Actually users can vote on practically everything on the website from photos to YouTube videos to stories posted from elsewhere on the web.

That way members of their online community contribute links to news stories, blog posts, videos, and other influential content they find on the Internet. Through their contributions and votes, VC2 uploads, and Viewer Created Ad Messages (VCAMs), the community plays an influential role helping Current determine what gets aired on TV.

It is worth mentioning that both Viewer Created Ad Messages (VCAMs) and “pods” (VC2s) are paid.

I first came upon Current TV a few years ago when I actually had cable.( You can find out if you get it here ). For a while, it was the only reason we even kept our TV & cable provider. When we moved to Madison a couple of years ago, we decided to finally throw away our television but thankfully now you can also watch their regular TV programming on their website here.

Current’s programming ranges from daily pop culture coverage to political satire, music journalism and unique insights into global stories through Vanguard and Citizen Journalism.

This is subject to a whole ‘nother post but, for a long time now, with Time magazine they are my only source of news.

2. Pandora

Pandora is a music discovery service designed to help you enjoy music you already know, and to help you discover new music you’ll love.

It’s sort of like a free online radio only you create the radio stations and you choose what kind of music gets played.

It’s powered by what they call “the most comprehensive analysis of music ever undertaken, the Music Genome Project: a crazy project started back in early 2000 to capture the complex musical DNA of songs using a large team of highly-trained musicians.”

You start by signing up and then telling them one of your favorite songs or artists. They’ll launch a streaming station playing music that is similar to the one you told them. You can create as many radio stations as you want, and add as many artists or songs to each station as you like. Whenever a song is playing you can give it a thumbs up or a thumbs down to let them know how you feel about that song playing in that particular station. This way, and with the collaboration of the excellent Music Genome Project soon enough you are listening to amazing music all of the time from all the artists you’ve always loved and new ones that you wonder how you ever went without!

This website is a true gem & makes my life a whole lot lovelier everyday!

Did I mention you can listen to Pandora on the Web, on your cell phone or even in your TV at home ?

3. SideReel

Sidereel is an entertainment guide and community site for television and film enthusiasts where you can find links to over 25,000 streaming TV shows, movies and more. Each show, film or actor has its own user created and edited page including information, links to watch, and sections for news, reviews and discussions.

SideReel is free to use. Most of the links on SideReel point to free videos. Some links point to content that you have to pay for, such as video from Amazon and iTunes.

Their motto : “Finding quality entertainment online or offline shouldn’t be difficult - our job is to make it easy.”

Their pages are entirely user editable, so all users can click “edit” on any page and add or change information to keep the page up to date and also to add more information about the show, movie, person, character, or video. If you don’t find a show,movie or actor you think should be there you can create a new page from scratch. You can also add new links, write a review or even start a discussion on an existing page.

To watch a video, just go to the show’s page like Heroes or search by title in the search box on the top right of the site. On every page there’s a link box that’s categorized by season and episode. The current season of a show will always be at the top.

Click on the episode you want to watch & that link will open up to show the different links available for that episode.

SideReel indexes links to video. They do not host the actual videos. Videos are hosted by different sites, which SideReel does not control. If you are within the U.S., you should be able to watch videos from sites like ABC, NBC, CBS, Hulu and others.

As I mentioned above I do not own a television, but thanks to SideReel it doesn’t mean I don’t watch my favorite shows every week as they come out, sometimes as early as a few hours after they’ve aired!

The quality of the video links (specially in the popular shows) has been getting better and better and now you can easily find most videos in HD.

It’s awesome! No commercials & you can watch as many episodes as you like

4. iGoogle

iGoogle offers the ability to create a personalized page that gives you at-a-glance access to information from Google and across the web. On this self-designed page, you can choose and organize content with Google Gadgets.

You can either personalize an iGoogle page associated with your Google Account or personalize one that’s not associated with any account. Signing in to your Google Account before personalizing your page lets you keep your settings across computers or on a shared computer. Certain gadgets, such as Gmail, Bookmarks, and Search History, are not available unless you’re signed in to a Google Account that uses these services.

There seems to be gadgets for everything imaginable from Kitten of the Day pictures to World Sunlight Maps.

For example, on my iGoogle I’ve got the following gadgets: Gmail inbox, weather forecasts for Madison, WI & Madrid, Spain (in both Fahrenheit & Celsius), digital clock, calendar (from which I can see events & holidays in my area), moon phase calendar, my bookmarks, My RSS feeds, YouTube search & a To-Do List gadget.

As you can see, just by having this highly customizable page with thousands of gadgets to choose from, opened in my browser I can easily and quickly access most of the information I need. It definitely helps to keep the general craziness of my desktop under control.

It’s easy to personalize your own iGoogle but keep in mind that if you aren’t signed in a Google Account your personalized iGoogle page is only available on your current computer. If you happen to delete your browser’s cookies, your personalized settings will be removed.

With iGoogle, users can also select unique themes for their Google homepages. Some of the themes are animated depending on weather conditions, the time in your area and so on. Other features include skies that lighten or darken throughout the day or the ability to add color-changing lady bugs, butterflies, or bubbles that float across the screen. Now there’s even a selection of themes by professional artists from Betsy Johnson to Bob Dylan.

5. Live Journal

Live Journal is what really got me (and a lot of other people) into the internet. Even though now there’s tons of social networking sites &blogging platforms, I still find Live Journal to be awesome in its own ways.

LiveJournal is a virtual community and online journal service with an emphasis on user interaction. A basic account is free and paid accounts receive access to extra features. Currently LiveJournal has five account levels all with different privileges & features.

Each journal entry has its own web page, which includes the comments left by other users. In addition, each user has a journal page showing his or her most recent journal entries.

The most distinctive feature of LiveJournal is the “friends list”. Each user has a friends page, which collects the most recent journal entries of the people on his or her friends list , which makes it easier to keep up with your favorite journals.

In the social networking aspect, LJ is unique because of the many levels of connection between one user and another. Two users can have no relationship, they can list each other as friends mutually, or either can “friend” the other without reciprocation.

Generally, “friending” allows the friends of a user to read protected entries and causes the friends’ entries to appear on the user’s “friends page.” Friends can also be grouped together in “friends groups”.

You can write entries in your personal journal and use different security levels to restrict their visibility,ranging from Public entries which any site visitor can read to Private entries which are only visible to you to Friends Only entries which are only visible to your “friends”.

You can also restrict & control comments, or even ban specific users from commenting on your journal.

LiveJournal allows users to customize their accounts in several ways. Users can modify their own journal templates & themes ,upload graphical avatars or “userpics,” to identify themselves along with their username.

Each user also has a “User Info” page, which contains contact information, a biography, images and lists of friends, interests, communities and schools which the user has attended in the past or is currently attending.

LiveJournal also allows “voice posts” to their paid and sponsored users, where one can call into the system and record an entry.

My favorite part about Livejournal is the communities, which are group journals in which multiple users can post entries centered on a similar theme, topic or interest. Number of members can range from thousands to a few.

Users who are interested in a particular subject can find or create a community for this subject. For example, when I decided I was going to dye my hair pink, I searched for pink hair communities and found that there were a few & one that I particularly fell in love with and through which I’ve found quite a few amazing pink haired ladies from over the world.

After you find and join and community that interest you, you can post comments or entries to the communities. You can also remain just a “watcher”, but each community has different security levels. Some only allow members to see most entries

A community always has at least one maintainer. Maintainers use their own user accounts to supervise a community, control its settings and Community Info, and perform other administrative functions. They also usually have moderators if the community has moderated posting. Usually the moderator has to approve your entry before being posted.

I find that LiveJournal allows for information to flow between people better than any other social networking site I know.

When it comes to so many subjects, it is the place where you can get the most information & user reviews & experiences on any given topic. Many communities, like the pink hair one I mentioned above, also serve as sort of market research data banks. With so many people talking about their personal experiences with different products, techniques or methods on doing something.

It’s a very effective and fun way to find like minded people and connect with others based on things that interest you.

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·Peace, Love & Stardust·

Image by Marco Escobedo Art/Design

There comes a time in your life when your opinions and/or beliefs are no longer more important than that you feel good.

Life is supposed to feel good on every level and we all know it deep down.

Many times we discard this option because we believe it to be impossible, or rather, our set of beliefs rule it out as impossible.

The turning point comes when you realize your own views, opinions, perspectives or beliefs about the world and life rule you out as impossible.

So many of us spend our lives driven by a desire to be someone we’re not, someone that only exists in our heads as some ideal version of us. We spend our adult lives domesticating ourselves into behaving and being who we have come to believe we should be. Or maybe, who we think we can get away with being.

There is a wider world of opportunities in there than we are willing to recognize. We are free because we can choose the thoughts that we pay attention to, we can control what we focus on.

It can be easy to change your perspective so it serves you. Like most things in life it’s more a matter of practice than anything else. Life can start looking brighter and opportunities can sprout for you everywhere and you can be happy to be you.

Just try to notice how you perceive the world to be, the things you usually consider “obvious” , “givens” ,”rules of thumb”, or “common sense” are the ones you want to pay the most attention to. Any thought that makes you react with a “that’s just how things are whether I like it or not” feeling.

Notice how these thoughts, these beliefs affect the way you feel about yourself, your life, your surroundings, opportunities….

If you realize that the way that you’ve been looking at things, the chances for you to be truly happy, fulfilled & joyus are very slim, or almost a joke then changing your life perspective could have ASTRONOMICAL effects on your life.

How do you do that?

How do you change your perspective on anything?

How do you change a belief or thought pattern?

Well it isn’t something you can do in a single action. It’s a process. But a simple one at that.

1.

Identify the belief , the pattern of thought that is at the core of this perspective or view.

(Ex:You feel like you will never be able to do work that fulfills you in every way.Belief: Work isn’t for your enjoyment. You work hard to earn a good living.)

2.

Rephrase it in a way that feels better to you, more relieving. Also make sure it is a positive statement.

(Ex: There must be a way I can earn a good living while enjoying myself and having a good time)

3.

Decide that every time you become aware that the old pattern of thought is taking place, you will rephrase it, if possible out loud and several times, until this new pattern of thought becomes more normal and natural than the old one.

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Take into consideration that depending on what kind of emotional change comes with that belief a more relieving perspective might be an angry or frustrated one.

If you’ve been looking at something from a numb, depressed, hopeless perspective… looking at it from a perspective of anger or frustration might feel much better to you. And realistically, if that’s how you’ve been feeling, you can’t expect yourself to feel happy, positive and appreciative right away.

Again, remember it is a process.

The secret is to not settle for the comfort of that feeling once it starts to feel limiting or not so good to you again. The secret is to keep reaching for better and more relieving ways of looking at things in your life until everything about you (your opinions, views & beliefs) is supporting the creation of your best life for you, day by day, thought by thought.

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·Love, Peace & Stardust·

Image by Kollage Kid

Ever since I can remember I’ve been extremely interested in occult, mythical, mystical, magical, supernatural matters. I was always so curious to find out the why’s behind all this secretive stuff. I wanted to know why some people supposedly knew more than others, and I wanted to know why unexplainable things happened. Further more, I think there is always an explanation, even if we haven’t figured it out yet.

This kind of mentality has me reading every book that I find on any of these intriguing subjects. During my childhood these books were mostly fiction. Books on gnomes, witches, fairies, time-traveling…

When I was around 15 though, I started investigating books on what I thought was “real magic” and was very very surprised at my parents and other grown-up’s reactions.

They seemed terrified that I was reading that stuff. And they tried to stop me from doing it in every way they could. They seemed afraid that I was going to be “brainwashed” by these books.

If those books could ‘brainwash’ me, what were they doing to me in school?! I wondered!

Ever since then it’s been very interesting to me to see the reactions people have to these subjects. They seem to mostly fall in three categories: the ones that an uncanny interest for it, like myself. The ones that feel immidiate fear, horror or even panic at the very mention of anything related to it. And then there’s the people that discard it right away as lies, made-up stories or a ways for someone to deceive someone else. Then there’s people that seem to go back & forth.

I consider things like numerology, astrology, tarot cards or palmistry to be fun tools to aid you in your life and guide you. I find that the majority of problems with them lay on the fact that most people go to someone outside of themselves for guidance instead of learning about these practices as tools, and using them to guide themselves from within.

Since these “arts” have been really useful and fun to me in my life and in the development or awakening of my spiritual nature and intuition, I thought I’d start talking about different sides to them here, to share my views on it, the basics of it, and bring greater understanding to these matters.

As with everything else in life, what works for one might not work for another,it’s all a matter of following your instincts, trying things out and doing what helps you most and makes you feel best.

Let’s start with numerology, something very interesting and with a lot of sides to it. I’ve read a fair share about it in my days, and I’ve sort of developed my own way of interpreting and dealing with numbers in my life overtime. That’s what I encourage you to do as well. Read, learn, and then just make your own way as you go.

What is Numerology?

Numerology is any system, method or belief that you apply to the interepretation of numbers in your life or the universe. There is many of them. In general we could say it is the study of the hidden or magical meanings of numbers and of their influence on human life. It is supposed to be a calculative means of obtaining information about one’s character, capabilities & future or destiny.

It is based on the idea that the universe is mathematically constructed and all things can be expressed in numbers which correspond to vibrations. Every word has a number equivalent and that is how things like your name or birth can be interpreted & determine things like your personality, life path or destiny.

What are the origins of Numerology?

Historically there doesn’t appear to be any solid proof as to when or where numerology first originated. The roots of numerology date back thousands of years and variations of it can be found in most civilizations throughout history.

It’s generally accepted that numerology was in use thousands of years ago in China, India, Egypt, Greece and Rome long before the time of Pythagoras, who is is most commonly credited as being “the father of numerology”. He was one of the best known philosophers of his day and very important figure in the development of mathematics. But he was also interested in the concepts or principles behind them.From certain observations in music, mathematics, and astronomy, he believed that all relations could be reduced to number relations. That the entire Universe is composed of mathematical patterns, and that all things can be expressed in numbers that correspond to universal vibrations.

The teachings of Pythagoras were taken up by Plato and reinforced by the writings of the Jewish Kabbalah. Although little can be confirmed about Pythagoras directly, his teachings spawned a philosophical and religious movement, called Pythagorism, that spread throughout the Roman Empire. In the Middle Ages, a numerical mysticism evolved from the teachings of Merkabah, a sect of Judaism. In the 13th century the German Kabbalists developed gematria, a mystic numerical interpretation of the Scriptures. Continued interest by early Christian scholars, such as St. Augustine, led to the widespread use of numerology during the Renaissance.

That’s how numerology became a system for both divination and magic based upon the concept that the entire universe is composed of mathematical patterns, and all things can be expressed in numbers which correspond to universal vibrations. Therefore, all things, including names, words, birth dates and birthplaces, are able to be reduced to numbers in order to determine personalities, destinies and fortunes of individuals.

Methods of Interpretation in Numerology

The three most popular methods in use today are : the Chaldean numerology, the Kabbalah numerology system and of coarse, the Pythagorean.

1. Pythagorean Numerology:

* By far the most popular and widely used system by modern numerologists in the west. Part of its popularity arises from the fact that it is easy to learn, understand & practice.

* It was created by Pythagoras and has been used since about 600BC, however it may not have been used to do numerology readings originaly but was rather a way of doing early mathematics.

* It analyzes both the name and date of birth, and the interaction between the two.

* It uses the numbers 1 through 9, known as as “core” numbers & 11, 22 known as “Master Numbers”. Any other numbers are ‘reduced’ to one of these by first adding up the individual digits.

* There are five primary numbers. Two can be derived from your birthday and the other three from your full birth name. There’s also a sixth number, which is considered secondary.

1. The Soul Number : Describes what you feel inside. And talks about your relationship with yourself. People may not see this part of you. It is what your soul is calling you to be.

2. The Personality Number : Describes how people will perceive you. It is what you show the world.

3. The Power Name Number: Describes the strength of your name.

4. The birth day number: Describes the way others see you.

5. The life path number : Considered the most important, describes the path your life is “destined” to take. The first step to analyze a person.

6. The attitude number: Considered secondary.(but still important) .It describes your general attitude toward life. If your Attitude Number is not in harmony with your Life Path Number, then you will confuse the people in your life. All of these are meant to offer insight into who you are and how you can improve your life.

* Each letter of the alphabet has a numerical value which ranges between one and nine.

* To calculate your life path number “reduce” to a “core” or “master” number your date of birth arranged in order mm/dd/yyyy.

* To calculate your soul number “reduce” to a “core” or “master” number the vowels in your full name.

* To calculate your personality number “reduce” to a “core” or “master” number the consonants in your full name.

· Pythagorean Numerology ·
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I
J	K	L	M	N	O	P	Q	R
S	T	U	V	W	X	Y	Z

2. The Kabbalah numerology system:

* To word Kabbalah means : “to receive knowledge that comes through the mind and soul rather than through a flesh and blood teacher”.

* The Kabbalah’s origins lie in ancient Hebrew mysticism.

* The Kabbalah numerology system does not take into account the numerical value of the birthday but only the person’s name.

* This system is based on the Hebrew alphabet, which means it has only twenty-two numerical vibrations. These vibrations range from 1 to 400.

* Originally developed on the basis of Hebrew alphabet, the Kabbalah Numerology later adapted to Greek and Roman alphabet in time.

* Many numerologists do not consider it accurate because it does not consider name and birth dates together, it only focuses on the calculation of the name in question.

3. Chaldean numerology:

* Also known as “Mystic Numerology” because it is a much more spiritual method than the rest.

* Probably the oldest system of numerology known.

* It originated in Babylonia at the mouth of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers near the Persian Gulf.

* The numbers assigned to the letters are determined by vibrational value instead of alphabetical order.

* It works with numbers 1 through 8.

* No alphabet letter is assigned to the number 9. The Chaldeans considered the number 9 to be holy & sacred and thought it should be held apart from the rest.

* Analyzes both name and date of birth.

* It bases your date of birth number on the day of the month you were born. Your birth number is considered most important because, unlike your name which can be changed, it is constant.

* Rather than analyzing your birth name,uses only the name you are most known by.

* Single and compound numbers are of equal importance.

* It splits an individual’s influences and spiritual aspects into two areas: the inner self and the outer self. They used single digits to represent the inner and double digits for the outer.

* It is considered to be more accurate the the Pythagorean system, however, it is less popular because it is more difficult to master since it’s not as systematic when it comes to the vibrational value of letter.

* Readings through the Chaldean system have a much more metaphysical or occult essence to them than the other methods.

· Chaldean Numerology ·
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
A	B	C	D	E	U	O	F
I	K	G	M	H	V	Z	P
J	R	L	T	N	W
O		S		X
Y

There are other types of numerology like Indian Vedic Numerology & Chinese Numerology , which are both less used in the west and far more complicated.

What does each number mean?

In both Chaldean & Phytagorean numerology numbers have similar meanings…

1.

The Creative

+ Independent, Alpha, Leader, Ambition, Initiation, Individualism,Assertiveness, Happiness, Fulfillment, Fire, Unique, Omniscience, Accomplishment, Autonomy, Determination.

- Forcefulness, Domination, Self-centered behavior, Arrogance, Aggression , Impulsiveness.

2.

The Submissive

+ Gentleness, Cooperation, Consideration, Flexibility, Balance, Mediation, Compassion, Love, Honesty, Adaptability, Grace, Influenced by the Subconscious, Water,Truth, Spirituality, Receptiveness, Partnership.

- Lack of confidence, Depression, Nervousness, Introversion, Submission, Dualism, Caution.

3.

The Divided

+ Optimism, Imagination, Faith, Hope, Charity, Self- Expression, Speech, Wit, Social, Artistic, Culture, Sensuality, Passion, Air, Surprise,Sex, Spontaneity, Change, Triangle.

- Immaturity, Irritability, Self-interest, Diffused or Divided energy or attention.

4.

The Builder

+ Foundation, Stability, Patriarchy, Power, Progress, Earth, Justice, Ability, Manual Dexterity, Practical, Law, The Conscious Mind, Civilization, Profit, Wisdom, Commerce, Health, Conviction, Ethics, Values, Consistence, Detail oriented, Ambitious, Rational, Perfectionism, Solidity, Objectivity, Tradition.

- Passion for Struggle, Perfectionism, Inflexible attitude, Confrontation Overly Serious, Confusion.

5.

The Visionary

+ Expansion, Opportunity, The Matriarchy, Adventure, Imagination, Story-telling, Symbols, The Subconscious Mind, Individualism, Freedom, Healing, Miracle, Choices, Unconditional Love, Mercy, Kindness, Invention, Resourcefulness, The New Age, Versatility, Action oriented, Exploring nature, Autonomous constructivism, Dynamic, Curious.

- Restlessness, Anxiety, Edginess, Dissatisfaction, Judgement.

6.

The Protector

+ Healing, Nurturing, Empathy, Intuition, Quality, Love of Community, Unconditional love, Circulation, Economy, Agriculture, Charitable, Balance, Grace, Evolution, Simplicity, Sorcery, Creativity, Social, Compassion, Selflessness, Home.

- Stubbornness, Inflexibility, Dominating, Egotistical.

7.

The Analyst

+ Thinker, Science, Learning, Education, Study, The Written Word, Logic, Alchemy, Secretive, Myth, Religion, Ritual, Understanding, Knowledge,Dignity, The Collective Consciousness, Genius, Sweet & delightful personality, Privacy, Peace.

- Snobbish, Sarcasm, Rigidity, Disturbed by interruptions, Isolation.

8.

The Manifesting

+ Wealth, Power, Riches, Status, Material, Political, Decision-Making, Enthusiasm, Purpose, Business, Investment, Employment, Appearance, Customs, Skills,Reality, World Transformation.

- Commanding, Dominating, Authoritative, Suppressive, Irritability, Stress.

9.

The Humanitarian

+ Charity, Friendliness, Duty, Obligations, Mysticism, Faithful, Optimist, Self-sacrifice, Art, Compassion.

- Possesiveness, Diffused interest, Mood swings, Attention seeking ,Bad handling of money, Suffering.

11.

The Master Teacher

+ Illumination, Enlightenment, Inspirational, Idealism, Intuitive, Psychic, Poetry, Art, Symbols, Expression, Dreamer, Revolution, Alternate Consciousness, Mysticism, Prophet, Catalyst.

- Attraction to Drugs,Prisoner, Martyr mentality.

22.

The Master Builder

+ Dreams made manifest, Ancient Wisdom , Realization, Force of Nature, The Future, Evolution, Technology, Universal Love, God consciousness,Redemption, Love, Leader, Personal Power, Charisma, Service, Imaginative.

- War,Confussion, Lost, Retribution,

I see the same sequence of numbers all the time everywhere, what do they mean?

The biggest way in which I use numerology in my life is interpreting “signs” I get in the form of repeated number sequences. I think this happens to a lot of people.

They say that the universe, god, or your guardian angels,(however you want to refer to it) are always looking out for us and try to communicate with us in subtle ways everyday. One of these ways is by putting number sequences in your reality repeatedly so you will notice.

When this happens to you, the first thing to take into consideration is what that number means to you, but if you feel clueless, here’s what common number sequences may mean:

111 - Monitor your thoughts carefully, and be sure to only think about what you want, not what you don’t want. This sequence is a sign that there is a gate of opportunity opening up, and your thoughts are manifesting into form at record speeds. The 111 is like a snapshot of your thoughts that manifest into form quickly. It’s a good way to see if you are manifesting what you want. If you aren’t satisfied, correct your thoughts.

222 -This is a sing of confirmation that you are on the right path, doing the right thing and going in the right direction. Your new ideas are beginning to take roots into reality. Keep thinking about them and nurturing them, and soon you will see evidence of your manifestation. In other words, don’t quit five minutes before they come to life. Your manifestation is soon going to be evident to you, so keep up the good work! Keep holding positive thoughts, keep affirming, and continue visualizing.

333 - This sign indicates that your thoughts and feelings are in alignment with who you really are . It could be interpreted as a Cosmic “Yes!” to questions you have been asking or ideas you may have.

444 - Don’t worry because there is help nearby and you are being taken care of. You are being protected. Everything’s good.

555 - A major life change is upon you or a life changing thought or event has just occurred. This change should not be viewed as being “positive” or “negative” since all change is but a natural part of life’s flow. Perhaps this change is an answer to your questions,in any case your life path direction has just changed and it’s time for you to change too. Move with it and follow those thoughts.

666 - Your thoughts are out of balance right now, focused too much on the material world due to mental or emotional imbalance. This number sequence indicates your thoughts are not clear and you should not continue with this train of thought. Let it pass.

777 - This sign indicates that a lesson has been learned. It is a sign of acknowledgment and achievement. Keep up the good work and know your wish is coming true. This is an extremely positive sign, you’ve learned something important about your life and it means you should also expect more good things to occur.

888 - A phase of your life is about to end, and this is a sign to give you forewarning to prepare. This number sequence may mean you are winding up an emotional, career, or relationship phase. It also means there is light at the end of the tunnel. In addition, it means the crops are ripe. Don’t wait to pick and enjoy them! In other words, don’t procrastinate making your move or enjoying the fruits of your labor.

999 - Completion. This is the end of a big phase in your personal or global life. Our thoughts at the time of seeing this sing indicate that these thoughts will bring about the completion or end of a phase in your life.

000 -It is a sign that a situation has gone full circle.You are in alignment with who you really are and who you really want to be.

121, 112, 1221, 2121, 2211, 1122 - If you are repeatedly seeing combinations of 1’s and 2’s, this is a message that our thoughts are like seeds that are beginning to sprout. You may have already seen some evidence of the fruition of your desires. These are signs that things will and are growing in your aspired direction.

1234 - If you are repeatedly seeing ascending number sequences such as 1234, this is a sign for you to make progress. You will see this sign when thinking about an area of your life that you are concerned about and want to change. Seeing this number sequence immediately after these thoughts is a sign that this is the right course of action for you and you will have the support you need in its pursuit.

321 - If you are repeatedly seeing descending number sequences such as 321, this is a sign that your thoughts are regressive. You will see this sign when you are thinking about an area of you life or course of action. Seeing this number sequence immediately after such thoughts is an indication that your life will take a step backwards if you follow the course of action you are considering.

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In my personal opinion, numerology like everything is part of a conversation between your universe and you. So the numbers that show up in your life in the way that they do only have a certain meaning to you.

We often assign meanings to numbers in our lives almost without realizing .As so many countries have agreed to the STOP sign’s meaning, and every time you see it, you take it as what it means, you can do the same with certain symbols, numbers or signs in your life. Sometimes you do it consciously and sometimes you don’t.

If our whole lives we’ve been believing that every time we see X number something awesome or extraordinary happens to us, it ends up being that way. I don’t believe that the number makes anything happen, but that your reality lines up so that number shows up around you right before certain kinds of events are about to happen. It’s like a pattern is being established. That’s why I consider them signs or a ‘heads up’.

If you decide to be a deliberate creator of your reality, by choosing your thoughts and the subjects and things you focus your attention on, then you might want to start giving meanings to numbers or combinations of numbers purposefully in order to get better clues from the Universe.

The same way we agreed upon the STOP sign you can create a symbol and agree that it means something specific to you in your life. People do it all the time, they create logos, amulets,signatures, they make up words…Everytime you see that symbol, it will mean that something to you. That is a great tool of communication between you and your universe, which is always pushing you to go in the direction of who you really are.

I encourage you to think about how this applies to your own life. As I said earlier, we’re used to going to someone (book, person or institution) that will give us guidance and tell us what to do about the situations in our life.

I think that you already have everything you need and all of the answers to all of your questions are within you.

You can play around with these concepts,figure out your life path number or see what number corresponds to your name and what it has to say about you, but remember that what matters most is how these things make you feel when you read them and the things you realize or find out about yourself when you do.