Living Balance Designs

28/03/2020

The Moon travelling through practical, Venus ruled Ta**us is a wonderful time in the lunar cycle to connect with nourishing your physical . It's also an opportune time to slow down, enjoy simple things, feed your plants & treat your senses. What uplifts you in the ordinary day to day? What gives you a momentary feeling of grace ? For some, home is not a safe haven or a sanctuary so my prayers go out to those who have a challenging, unsafe or lonely experience being at home and those who don't have access to connecting with nature right now. For those who can get online- missing your normal excercise routine ? Why not try one of a huge array of online free class at home- I personally recommend for those who'd like to do yoga suitable for every level including absolute beginners- and Adriene has a wonderful dog called Benji🐾. I've been doing her classes for 6 years & she rocks as a teacher❤. Alternatively now could be the perfect opportunity to seek some inward stability by doing a guided meditation🧘‍♀️. Or take time to close your eyes & listen to some that help soothe your inner being & elevate the spirit.

20/03/2020

The Equinox marks the start of the new astrological year with the Sun entering , the first sign in the Astrological wheel, the 0 degree Zodiac point. The Sun crossing the celestial equator at Equinoxes also mark a seasonal shift into Spring or Autumn, the mid way balancing points between the Summer & Winter Solstices, when seasonal Yang & Yin Qi are in equilibrium, or days and nights are (almost) of equal length. The beautiful cyclical rhythms of Nature- no matter how extreme life gets, the seasons & cycles continue undeterred.
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

18/02/2020

From drought to flood, one extreme to another... having missed the recent flooding at home whilst being away in NZ, I'm so grateful to return & see the landscape green again🙏💚💚💚

31/10/2019

Fantastic vibrant & have popped up around Byron bay & Mullumbimby over the last few years. A solo show, Stay Gold, showcasing talented artist happening on 16th November, at Habitat, Byron Bay Arts & Industry estate, hosted by Popped Creative & Stay Gold Studio
@ Shire of Byron

25/10/2019

time @ Mullumbimby

13/10/2019

The annual Full Moon in the sign Aries occurs today or tomorrow depending on where you live on the planet. This event happens when our Moon, travelling through the first sign of the Zodiac Aries, forms a 180° opposition to the Sun in Libra.

Air sign Libra is generally motivated toward relating with others, objective reasoning & weighing up both sides of the equation. It is social by nature & being ruled by Venus it actively seeks harmony, beauty and balance. Aries on the other hand is a Fire sign known for self-reliance, initiative & impulse! This is a Mars ruled sign expressing masculine life force- Yang energy- in its purest form.

As with all Full Moons, emotions can get heightened, things can come to fruition or come to a head as people, experiences or situations gather impetus .What might be normally concealed, or lurking in the subconscious can reveal itself.

The Aries / Libra axis is a relationship axis- the dance of relationship to the self vs the relationship to the other .This year the planetary setup intensifies the dance as Pluto, agent of regenerative power and permanent change, is also involved in a tense configuration with this duo.

Planet Venus is also in Scorpio alongside Mercury at this Full Moon, adding further intensity & focus on this combination. Uranus is currently opposing Venus too, so what’s been concealed might emerge in sudden or surprising ways.

Uranus tends to upset the status quo, and pulses us to step beyond the comfort zone. Themes around values, intimacy, the balance of power and resources may be at the forefront.

Support comes from Saturn and Jupiter. Planet Jupiter’s harmonious interaction with the Sun and Moon signifies opportunities to expand beyond limitations, gaining higher ground & perspectives, while Saturn aids in taking responsibility, consolidating and creating a new base from the ground upwards. By intending to release & transform stuck ways of being – what’s toxic, disempowering, stagnant or mired in the past- new foundations and frequencies can be generated which benefits one & all

02/10/2019

This Australian Water Dragon walked in off the street of today, climbing up to perch on a stack of new in store , which also ended up as a handy vehicle for pushing the lizard safely out the door 🦎💚❤!

25/09/2019

Waning moon at .

22/09/2019

Happy Equinox ! The Equinox marks the midway point between the Summer and Winter Solstices, a pivotal point of equilibrium in Earth's seasonal cycles, when equal day and night occur and the pendulum prepares to swing the other way. As these seasonal markers initiate new cycles , it's also a great time to pause & reflect back on the previous 6 months since the March Equinox, all that has been activated, assimilated or emphasised. This September Equinox also marks the last quarter of 2019 and from an astrological perspective, a change in gear is in effect as we head towards 2020 . Current panetary influences & dynamics are shifting, paving the way for a new decade fast approaching

16/09/2019

I've been wanting to visit the Big City Life project in Tor Marancia, Rome since I read about it a year ago. This is a housing complex with apartment buildings built in 1947 to accomodate families who had been uprooted & relocated from their homes in the Vatican area . Not many tourists would normally come to areas like this on the outskirts of the city, but this initiative is attracting street art fans from around the world Stefano S. Antonelli founded the project ,helping create what's become the world's first open-air street art museum with 22 works which you can enjoy for free. Each mural is done by a different artist coming from not only Italy but from around the globe. Apparently the artists spent time getting to know the residents in each building before going ahead with their work👌💗👌
create what's known as the world's first open-air street art museum. Each mural is done by a different artist coming from not only Italy but from around the globe. Apparently the artists spent time getting to know the residents in each building before going ahead with their work

13/09/2019

Full Moon rising as seen from the rooftop terrace on top of my mother's apartment block in Rome, Italy. Happy & peaceful lunar vibrations

15/08/2019

Happy Full Moon frequencies to all out there on the planet we share ! The Sun is travelling through the sign it rules, Leo, and the Moon is currently traversing in polar opposite sign Aquarius. The Leo/Aquarius polarity axis asks us to integrate the need to shine and to be recognised for our personal signature & self expression, with the recognition that every individual's right is to express freely and to cultivate understanding that unique contribution benefits the greater whole. Leo can be the most personal of the 12 signs loving in a big hearted way those they care for while maybe also taking matters too personally or to heart, while Aquarius can be the most objective yet impersonal -and even distant- of signs, often expressing care for their friends,their networks, a cause or the broader masses more readily than within the context of an initmate relationship.

Bear in mind everyone of us has Leo and Aquarius occupying a part of our individual blueprint or personal birth chart, even if there are no planets or points in these signs. This means the archetypal energies of these signs plays out somewhere in our lives, even if it is in subtle or behind-the- scenes ways !

Leo/ Aquarius rules over the heart and circulation in the body. In it's highest expression, fiery Sun ruled Leo asks us what our heart’s desires are and how can we radiate this passion like the Sun shares it’s warmth . On the other hand forward-thinking Uranus ruled Air sign Aquarius is wired to be an individual sharing within the collective field in ways that can improve life for humanity ( this can be in a myriad of ways but is often via technology, education, alternative modalities or innovation). Balance can be found in courageously using gifts and abilitites individually or as part of a group in ways which circulates energy, to enrich the fabric of life , breathe life into new forms and not just into one's personal sphere or journey.
Beautiful art by graphic artist Monicore found on www.pixabay.com🌞❤👌.

26/07/2019

Happy weekend to all out there

10/06/2019

Jupiter, the biggest planet in our solar system is a mighty planet, eleven times as large as Earth. In Astrology this giant governs the principle of expansion , opportunity, prosperity and optimism. The flip side of Jupiter’s largesse manifests as exaggerated expectations, righteousness, fanatical beliefs, excessive consumption and extravagance.

Jupiter’s orbit around the Sun takes 12 years- interestingly this cycle also aligns with the Chinese Zodiac of 12 signs. In ancient times, Chinese astronomers numbered the years according to this 12-year orbital cycle of this planet. So at the ages of 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 etc. your Chinese animal sign of the year coincides with Jupiter returning to the same position. There are five elements in Chinese metaphysics- Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. In Chinese Astrology these combine with each of the 12 signs ,making a person’s 60th birthday a significant milestone when they've experienced every possible combination.

Jupiter, currently in its native sign ,Sagittarius, is opposite (180 degrees away) from the Sun in opposite sign Gemini today. This pair of signs represents the spectrum of acquiring information and knowledge. With this opposition here may be a lot of information seeking and sharing of views - but viewpoints may also come into conflict with each other. Sometimes it’s wiser to say little !

These signs also share a quality which is known as Mutability- they're flexible, changeable & adaptable. Today we have had two other planets in the conversation- Neptune and the Moon in fellow mutable signs, Pisces and Virgo. The upshot of this Mutable dynamic can be stimulating to the imagination or confusingly at odds with eachother- inciting twitchy, nervous energy, multiple choices or the urge to overdo, juggle projects, gadgets, options , angles or views.

The challenge lies in not overdoing, getting swayed in different directions, scattered, ungrounded. If anxiety arises it may be time to recognise that over amped frequency band, take a moment to breathe in, breathe out, feel your feet, turn that dial & find another wavelength to tune into.

05/05/2019

Happy New Moon in Ta**us and blessings of abundance, feel good vibes, Earth connectivity & prosperity to all

23/04/2019

Laughing kookaburras can live up to 20 years and have the same mate for life. Their familiar raucous cackling & dawn chorus is apparently a territorial warning to other kookaburras to protect their patch💚

12/04/2019