Technopathic stress is a relatively new development that’s becoming more of a widespread concern as our reliance on technology increases. As we incorporate technology into almost all areas of our lives we’re increasing our exposure to electromagnetic radiation produced by these devices. More and more scientific studies are suggesting that […]
Qi flow
Qi, or energy, has the ability to flow, move and assemble. Positive qi tends to curve or meander and move upwards. Detrimental or low (sha) qi moves in a more direct, straight manner and tends to move downwards. This is why many Asian temples have a step in the main […]
Did you know …
Maintaining balance and harmony between Heaven qi, Earth qi and Human qi ensures balance between the creative and nurturing principles on a site. Qi is the life force, or breath of life. Heaven qi is related to Grandfather Sky and is more yang, while Earth qi is associated with Grandmother […]
Qi
‘Qi is the living essence of the universe … If something has no Qi, then it does not exist.’ Dr Baolin Wu As the breath of life, qi is essential to all living things. Good, healthy qi is essential to a site if it is to support any living thing […]
Winter solstice 2019
As the wheel turns, here in the Southern Hemisphere we celebrate winter solstice. This is a festival of rebirth, as following the longest night we honour the return of the sun. Solstice marks the transition from darkness to light, it highlights the cycles of the natural world, and provides a […]
Geomancy Intensive 2019 – enrolments now open!
Enrolments in our exciting new Geomancy Intensive, 5-day residential program are now open! Do you want to immerse yourself for 5 days in the shamanic and magical arts of Geomancy? This residential program runs from 10 am Monday 11 November until 6 pm Friday 15 November, and includes day and night classes. […]
Earth Reading 2019 – enrolments open
Enrolments in our upcoming EARTH READING workshop are now open! Do you want to understand the relationships between human activity and environments by deepening your knowledge of Site Energetics, Earth Psychology, Omens and various systems of Geomantic Divination? Learn about the ‘Big 9’ – the nine key energetic concerns to […]
Geopsychic Phenomena class of 2019
Congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to our ‘Geopsychic Phenomena’ class of 2019. What a weekend, tuning into the energies of the Convent, getting to know the story of the land, honouring its past and raising the vibration – along this pathway in particular – to help create a more positive space […]
Elementals & Nature Spirits class of 2019
Congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to our ‘Elementals and Nature Spirits’ class of 2019. What a magical couple of days we had learning with Jewels and connecting with the nature spirits and ancient, majestic oak tree spirits at the Convent! To be held by this beautiful Queen Oak while making and […]
Samhain 2019
As the wheel turns, here in the Southern Hemisphere, by the light of the dark moon we celebrate Samhain, the Festival of the Dead. Now, as the sun’s strength is beginning to wane, we celebrate the year that has been the the new one beginning, as many traditions celebrate this […]