“There is a world behind this world. The old cultures used to be in constant conversation with it through the sacred practices of storytelling, dreaming, ceremony, and song. They invited the Otherworld to visit them, to transmit its wisdom to them, so that they might be guided by an ancient momentum”.  Toko Pa Turner The ancient art of telling stories is …

The New Moon in Leo invites a time of playful, warm hearted self-expression. After the Full Moon roller coaster and eclipse last month, we are about to step in to a New Moon packed with renewed energy, romance, self-expression, play and promise. Thank goodness for that! The New Moon on the 11th August is a Solar Eclipse and rises in …

Explosions of yellow and vibrant blue skies mark the beginning of Djilba Have you noticed the burst of yellow and cream flowers appearing, as if by magic, in the surrounding bush? Each year, at this time, the sudden and stunning vibrance of the Acacias often take us by surprise. It’s a joyful reminder of transience, that the seasons continue to …

Full Moon in Aquarius The Full Moon in our skies this Saturday, July 27, sits in Aquarius and is a total lunar eclipse, the longest this century, lasting 1 hour and 23 minutes.  It’s also a blood moon, the red colouring caused by the light refraction of the Earth’s atmosphere. With any total lunar eclipse, the covering of the Moon …

An Eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial body in the sky obscures another. During a Lunar Eclipse, the Moon moves into the shadow of Earth. The history of the Lunar Eclipse is peppered with extraordinary tales of subterfuge, intrigue, supernatural forces, angry Gods, veiled threats, lost battles, dark omens and incredible escapes. Many ancient civilisations were …

Solar Eclipse – Viking Sky Wolves, Angry Gods, Celestial Dragons or an Astronomical wonder? Astronomically, a Solar Eclipse is a pretty incredible event. It’s usually surrounded by a fair amount of intrigue and strong warnings not to look directly at the sun for fear of going blind. But what’s actually going on during a solar eclipse and why is there …

NAIDOC Week 2018, held nationally from the 8th July to the 15th July, is a significant celebration of the indigenous culture of our country. It provides an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians, past and present, have made to our way of life. It’s a conscious reflection on the history, language, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres …

New Moon in Gemini – Bubbling Communication at Double the Speed! The new moon occurs when the sun and moon are in conjunction, occupying the same part of the sky from the viewpoint of earth. It’s is a time of growing energy, newness, rejuvenation, renewal and hope. It is a good point to make new changes in your life. This …

Romiromi Revival. Romiromi is a centuries old holistic Māori health practice, traditionally passed down in families as an integral part of health and wellness. Working at a deep cellular level, a Romiromi treatment can reverse dysfunction in the body by releasing blocked energy, allowing the body to regain its natural flow of mauri (life force). Increased vitality, mobility, relief from …

The Fabulous History of our Voices. The voice is generally considered to be the first musical instrument of humankind. All cultures across the world, sing. It is an ancient and universal practice. Primitive man sang to invoke his gods with prayers and incantations. Sacred women’s ceremonies celebrated rites of passage with chants and songs. Storytellers have recounted history, heroics, myth …