Yep, seems I was right to be questioning Swine Flu hype...

In the last post I alluded to whether the current state of Swine Flu hype on the radio and tv was justified, or good for us at all, and now it seems the questioning is justified....
This link here goes to and article published by Natural News about how many people in the UK were injected with Tamiflu unecessarily ...Tamiflu is the vaccination given to anyone who thinks it will help them fight off Swine Flu. ... or to anyone who has been told by their doctor that it will help them fight off Swine Flu.

With the recent admission of one of the 'co-discovers' of the AIDS virus that it can be successfully treated with good sanitation, good nutrition and a peaceful environment (...read it all here on this link...) you have to wonder at how much greed there is in the world to make people prepare vaccines that are untested like 'normal' pharmacueticals, and that cause wide ranging side effects that are not fully realised until a few generations later...(see this eye-popping article about the failures of vaccines)

So thanks but no thanks. I stick with my probiotics, my superfoods, my meditation and contemplation on Love and Joy and Happiness.
Peace to all of you at Solstice. May the New Year bring you Health, Wealth and Happiness in Abundance!
Jannette

Your Feng Shui depends upon the choices you make...

I have heard from some that their Feng Shui didn’t ‘work’ because something bad happened to them even though they did all the ‘right’ things according to Feng Shui rules. This kind of comment about Feng Shui is due to what is written and reported about Feng Shui in the mass media. Unfortunately, a lot of the information about this study is delivered in that fear-laden mixture of superstition and threat that ‘if you don’t do it this way you’ll get bad luck’. That sort of information is low level and would be considered a ‘Sha’ (low level form of energy). The classic form of this study is derived from the same place we get Chinese Medicine from...The I-Ching, or Book of Changes. 3000 odd years old, this text described the interaction of energy from the Five Agents, or elements, and how to use the observation of these in conjunction with our planet’s natural rhythms, to promote harmony and prosperity.
Getting the ‘right’ information it seems is a endemic problem in modern day life.
Today we seem to be bombarded by media of many kinds, and in all kinds of ways we are being exposed to information, and then processing this in a semi-conscious state. We are being elicited to ’improve’ our chances of good health, happiness, and prosperity by conforming to society’s standards of everything from how we appear, what we eat, how we smell, our self-worth, our children’s well-being, even down to the intimate level of our own immune system function! Have we lost touch with what it means to Be Here Now and live in a harmonious way with our environment?

Health and lifestyle choices should be made after conscientious assessment of your current lifestyle, practices and environment. It should be a Holistic assessment, that includes your premises, aspects of your body, your mind and your other connections that bring you into contact with ‘the planet’. Classic ‘Feng Shui’ is not just about your house, or the building you’re having assessed. It was never intended to be used as just ‘the art of placement’, but rather as a guideline to living in Harmony with the natural cycles of the seasons and our environment. Truly Holistic.

What you consume is your Choice...well isn’t it?
If you have been listening to the mass media hype of late, you cannot help but have heard the vaccination ‘government issue’ statements on tv and radio. I personally feel very squeamish when I hear the soft spoken dramatic voice on these ads. It reeks of propaganda and fear control methods. While I will agree that getting Swine Flu is scary, I also see that making us feel helpless does nothing for our personal sense of security and therefore our enjoyment of Life itself. The Feng Shui of our Mind and Body is disrupted by information like this, insidiously handed out via the car radio while we’re on the way to work, or coming home; on the tv, during the news, or as a government broadcast announcement for our ‘benefit’ during programs at prime time...Are they telling us the truth? Or getting us to line up like lambs to the slaughter...

The truth? Well the truth is you’re not helpless, you are equipped with a marvellous immune system and a body that wants to use it and keep you well. The place we live in can be improved to support our health and the function of our immune system. When we actually tap into the vast resources of our miraculous self healing abilities we see that life opens up pathways we had never noticed before.

How do you unlock these vast self healing resources within?
Simple. Its about choosing what you fuel yourself with. (and I don’t just mean your physical body) Choice. That’s what it comes down to. Choosing a healthy lifestyle, over a comparative ‘non-existence’. Choosing fresh food over processed or canned. Choosing certified organic, over ‘run of the mill’ produced food and products. Choosing to be pro-active, over ‘throwing your towel in’ and accepting ill-health. Choosing to be informed, instead of believing mass produced media hype! Choose what you fill your Life with. Choosing, very carefully, what you fuel your Mind and Spirit with is a crucial step towards great health and an inspirational Life Experience.

This step seems to be quite lost in the fast paced modern life we lead. For example, I went to a shopping centre recently where the food court had a 360˚screen with adds on it for immunisation, breast cancer awareness week fund raising, medication (over the counter as well as prescription), teeth whitening procedures and cosmetic surgery. Is this really the way we need to receive this kind of potentially harming and important information? In a daze, most of the people there were chomping on down on fast food and glaring bleary eyed at this huge screen spewing out catch phrase after marketing ‘speal’. Talk about ‘subliminal intake’! This isn’t the way to obtain information about health choices…

Being a conscious consumer is part and parcel of making ‘Your Feng Shui’ as clear and as high quality as possible. And a lot of what we ‘consume’ we do not actively pay for in monetary terms right now, but we may end up paying a hefty price in terms of harmony and good health at a later date.

If you’d like to find out more about natural ways of supporting, boosting or repairing your immune system, and encouraging harmony in your life (mind, body, spirit and home) please have a look at the website for details on all the different types of consultations from JTHTC.

If you want to know more about the flu vaccine currently being touted by the government, you can visit somewhere like the AVN (Australian Vaccination Network) or a reference website like Natural News to get unbiased, well researched and informative articles, and answers to questions that need to be asked.

Jannette is a Senior Holistic Feng Shui Practitioner, specialising in Flying Stars Feng Shui, Natural and Alternative Health Solutions and various healing treatments to soothe and uplift the Home, (and workplace) Mind, Body & Spirit. She is available via phone and email for Feng Shui Assessments, Bach Flower Remedy Discoveries, and Tutoring.

December Special! 'Vital Spice' Energy Body Mist

 

'Vital Spice' the new Body Mist with the chai aromatherapy! Essential oil dilution of Cardamom, Vanilla, Ginger, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Clove & Star Anise.

Added to that is the gem essence of Black Tourmaline (transmutes negative energy) and Elestial Quartz on Citrine, a powerful mixture of calming and purifying gem essence.

Plus, the flower essences of Hornbeam (Vitality), Wild Rose (Zest for Life) and Rock Water (Flexibility) will encourage some real 'VA VA VOOM' into your energy field.

All made with Grail Haven Pure Spring Water.

50ml glass atomiser bottle
Normal Price $24.95
Special Price $18.00
Festive Season Special!

Vital Spice
A delicious, encompassing, sacred and spiritual natural spray, presented in a frosted glass atomiser. 'Chai' literally translates to 'vitality' but is often translated from Hebrew simply as 'life'. The two symbols of Hebrew lettering that make up 'chai' have a numerical value of 18 and therefore its considered auspicious.

Essential oils of *Nutmeg, *Cinnamon, *Clove, *Cardamom, Black Pepper, Ginger, *Star Anise and Vanilla, with gem essence of Black Tourmaline & Elestial Quartz on Citrine, plus flower essences of Wild Rose (Zest for Life), Hornbeam (Vitality) and Rock Water (flexibility).
(*certified organic essential oil)

Carole Fogarty of 'Rejuventation Lounge' says
"Chai body spray? ... bring it on!!"

Butterfly Saffigna of 'ChaiBliss' wrote :
"OOohhh!!! Chai Body Spray!!! awesome Nette!!! divinity all over... :) "

This exquisite blend of oils and essences will be on special pricing for the festive season!
Only $18.00 ea.

Buy a value pack of Vital Spice $25.00
Includes 1 x 50ml glass atomiser of My Chai + 1 x 5ml purse spray, presented in an organza gift bag.

Celebrations Aromatherapy Energy Mist

An invigorating and stimulating mist to open and promote heartfelt, tolerant and confident communications, for all kinds of social occasions.

Celebrations is a combination of essential oils, flower essences and gem essence to promote high quality communication for any social event.

Lemon is commonly associated with Abundance and Purification, while Tangerine is known for its stress relieving qualities. Combined with the invigorating scent of Ginger, which stimulates the senses, and the warmth of Cinnamon Bark, which promotes a feeling of calm and peace, the essential oil blend can stand alone as a great vibrational energy system.

The flower essence of Larch promotes self-confidence, Water Violet enhances communication skills, Beech helps to achieve more tolerance and can improve patience, while Holly is called ‘the heart opening flower’ for its ability to shine light into, and from, the Heart Chakra.

When placed with the Heart soothing qualities of Kunzite gem essence, this blend becomes purely magical.

Use as a personal energy body spray, or to enhance the vibrational quality of your celebration space.
Made with Grail Haven Pure Spring Water

$24.95 50ml atomiser + 5ml refillable purse spray

Bach Flower Therapy - Water Violet

Water Violet is one of those essences that we rarely pick for ourselves, but that we all need to have now and again. Our personalities fluctuate naturally with our Life Experiences, and in those times when we wish to withdraw for a while to either lick our wounds, or generally ‘re-group’, you can assist the self-healing process with the help of this extremely beneficial essence.

The Energy Signature of this flower, that as you can see grows in twins, is to encourage participation. It helps overcome that speedbump of emotion we may all find ourselves hitting.

The natural reaction is to seek isolation when we feel that we have nothing to offer, and for this particular set of emotions the use of Water Violet in combination with another ‘Personal Trait’ essence can manifest a pleasant turnaround. People who have been suffering long term illness and have not been a part of work, family or community for a period of time may benefit greatly from the impetus of Water Violet and Wild Rose. For those who are currently battling an illness, or mending from an injury, Water Violet with Gorse can restore hope and bring about positive verbalisations and thoughts of the future.

As a general essence for people who are shy talkers in company, and for children who appear shy amongst others, Water Violet can be an essence that can release someone from a prison of silence, and allow them to participate fully, reaping the benefits of social interaction.

Each individual has their own situation with its unique pattern of events and occurrences, so it is sometimes useful to talk with a Bach Flower Therapist to identify what other pertinent essences might be useful to you right now. You can arrange a Bach Flowers Discovery with me via the phone or internet, or in person if convenient to discuss how Bach Flower Therapy could help you. Bach Flower Discovery appointments are $60.00 for a one hour consultation and your Personal Blend delivered to your door.

Other Bach Flower Blends are $12.50 each, presented in a 25ml amber bottle with dropper lid. Take your drops with lots of pure water to help them assimilate :)

“Seasons Greetings! Wanna buy some chemicals?” What’s really in those pretty bottles you’ll be giving your loved ones this festive season?...

We’ve all noticed the decorations and the displays in the department stores, gearing up for the silly season of gift giving mania, ‘excess to impress’ and a general fever pitch of consumerism. Amongst all of the ‘feel good’ vibes we receive from giving gifts, I ask you to take a look at the types of gifts you’re likely to be giving, and consider whether you are actually giving someone a gift or something completely different.

I remember hoping to receive the latest perfume, or my favourite cosmetics for Christmas or my Birthday, or some other significant event. Now that I know what they are made from I am hope that no-one gives me anything like that!

Today’s personal care products are laden with synthetic chemical. According to the latest information through ONEGroup from Melissa Bryer of Care2Green Living, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration, USA) reports that “fragrances are responsible for 30% of all allergic reactions”, yet fragrance is one thing that can be left as just that word on the label of any ingredients listing (follow this link to find out what common ingredients are toxic). So you never can tell what’s in a product with just the word ‘fragrance’ on it. Unfortunately, most fragrances in mainstream product are derived from coal-tar. Sort of makes you look at the $90+ bottle of green or pink liquid kinda differently hey? (even if it is supposed to make you irresistible and alluring)

Choosing products that have completely naked labelling is important not only as a consumer paying for something, but also as a consumer using these products on your skin, or your children’s skin….or giving them to your friends for them to use. Would you give them something that flatly stated, ‘derived from petroleum based product’ on the label? Nup, didn’t think so...So why is it ok for these to be tarted up, coloured and sold as top quality products? Simply because the cosmetics industry is nowhere near as regulated as it should be, or as we would assume it is already.

This festive season choose your gifts by being an informed consumer, with love and attention. Choose things that are completely natural, organic if possible, and with packaging that is easily recyclable or ‘up-cyclable’ (eg: re-useable) Even some of the packaging that personal care products come in is potentially problematic with the research into plastic toxicity, and in particular, ‘phthalates’. The more volatile the liquid contained in plastic containers the more likely it is that the toxins from the plastics are leached into those liquids, which are then applied directly to the skin. Scary huh? Well in high enough doses, yes. And consider how many personal care products you have right now in the house that are in plastic containers...its not just one or two is it…more than likely it is over half. This is the burden of toxic chemical accumulation. And it is endemic in our hygiene conscious society.

The range of Aromatherapy Dilutions from JTHTC are completely naked naturals, come in recyclable glass bottles, and can be used in a variety of applications, making them versatile and good value for money, while maintaining an intention to provide safe personal care consumables. Each aromatherapy blend is available to purchase in a gift set with atomiser bottle (50ml).

Miessence have also launched a indulgent range of certified organic botanical perfumes that are an absolute breakthrough for the mass produced personal fragrance industry. Each month Miessence has a Special as well, so you can pop on and have a look at what you could save money on, and perhaps grab a gift for someone too.

This year, give a gift that says ‘I care for you’ by making sure it is safe and responsible choice for the recipient and safe for our planet too.

Happy Hanukkah, Peaceful Solstice, Merry Christmas, and lets all be here next year with a little less toxic burden eh?

Getting Clear - Invoking Transparency

When we de-tach, and let go of all the useless garbage in our Mind, Body and Spirit, we open up new spaces to fill with nourishment, that will lead to beneficial Life Experiences. Holistic Therapies always seek to find the cause behind a symptom, and when we view things in a holistic manner, we see that everything is connected. So the thoughts you have that make you unhappy, angry, irritated etc, are also making you unhealthy, and blocking your path in Life. These blockages manifest as unhelpful occurrences, distracting events, illness, injuries etc. They are put there to slow us down, to make us change tack, to divert us onto a new path.

Becoming clear about what you are, where you are and ultimately who you are, may leave you feeling vulnerable, as the layers of armour and barricades are removed, the light shines through, and the sense of transparency is at once odd and liberating too.

Getting support for this kind of exercise is a smart thing to do.
Something like Rescue Remedy, or The Trio of Bach Flower Essences from JTHTC can assist anyone in their journey towards getting more clarity and becoming aligned with their true nature.

If you could have 5 steps to 'good health' what would they be?

In the space of a decade or so I have been able to completely turn my health around so that now I enjoy good health every day and rarely become overburdened or sick.

How did I do this?! Here are my 5 steps to Good Health from my personal experience:

1. Become ...Observant -
I started to ask questions about everything, quietly and sometimes loudly too. I observed my reactions, my actions, my intake and what I was offering the world too. I observed how my world changed as I changed. Becoming observant enabled me to 'see' clearly.

2. Become Pro-active -
I stopped asking other people to 'fix me' or to believe that any pill or 'thing' was going to 'fix' the way I felt. I know now that by putting into practice the experiments of behaviour and changing what I consumed on a daily basis encouraged my Body, Mind and Spirit to heal all by itself. YOU are the most capable person able to help YOU now!

3. Calm your Energy Body -
We hear a lot about how fast life is now, how our obligations seem to be tenfold what they were, how we are burdened by responsibility of modern day life. Our energy body is vibrating at an alarming frequency and most people aren't aware of its existence let alone how to calm it and benefit from peaceful 'vibes'. Taking time to find the centre of your energy body, located approximately at your diaphragm, can quickly ease tension and allow for a smoother flow of energy which ultimately leads to better health in Mind, Body and Spirit. Being conscious of your energy flow and energy levels brings immense amounts of knowledge and control your way.

4. Accept Help -
The biggy for me was to even ASK for help. Real help. Not a pill, not a thing, but real help like a hug, like a short private talk with someone I could trust, like time to be alone. These things help humans. Accepting help in a Divine sense also encouraged connections with the Magic in life. Its essential to keep that connection with wonder that we had as a child, it keeps us young :)

5. Practice -
Yep, simple hey! Practice may not 'make perfect', but practice encourages good habits. Practice brings rewards in knowledge. Practice is not about 'failing' and repeating, but more about finding and acknowledging new information. When you practice a way of life you move onwards in a beautiful journey.

Wishing you future fantastic Health!
Jannette

Skin Issues? Could be that your 'gut feeling' about what is going wrong, is actually right!

Having a healthy digestive system is imperative to overall good health. One can't happen without the other. 

Today's modern medical interventions, like the prescription of antibiotics for minor viral infections, lead to a wholesale slaughter of 'good bacteria' as well as the nasty ones. This imbalance is where a cycle of ill-health begins, and many people will have a history of sensitive skin, allergies and irritated skin conditions from taking a course of antibiotics.

  A'clogged' digestive system can't work properly because the symbiotic bacteria aren't at high enough levels, and so all our organs go into overload, and the biggest organ is the skin. It literally takes on the processing of toxins for the rest of the organs. Everyone metabolises slightly differently, and for some of us, the skin is where a lot of the toxins come out.

How do you redress the balance simply? Easy.
Use a safe and effective probiotic while, and for a time after, your antibiotic prescription. (or better still, don't accept the antibiotics and boost up on some natural antiviral superfoods like Garlic, Thyme and Rosemary. Eating things like Amaranth, Chia and Quinoa also really help your immune system!)

To restore vital good bacteria that preserve the delicate and necessary balance required for adequate digestion and absorption of nutrients, take a probiotic drink like Kefir, or try something like 'Fastract' from Miessence. (Fastract is a gluten free probiotic drink available from your ONEGroup Rep) Miessence also have a superfood + probiotic powder called In-Liven that is my personal favourite. I actually mix In-Liven with my Kefir milk each day to promote intensive internal healing' restore balance, and support the immune system.

What's in your home? And if its there, is it Safe?

We take for granted a lot of the procedural documentation that is supposed to go along with products we buy. We accept that our homes are built using toxic cement, paints that contain chemicals, our carpets dyed with synthetics and then set using petroleum based agents, and we can't really have an input into those things (sometimes), especially if we are renting and not building.

But where we CAN make conscious choices we can be making an effort to reduce our toxic burden.

This basically comes down to everyday consumables. Our food, our drinks, our treatments, therapies, remedies, personal care items. The list is pretty big actually, when you think about it. And when you think about it, you begin to see its a process of one step at a time. One product at a time perhaps...

Safety and Security are important to us. Its a primal need to feel safe and secure for good health in all aspects; mental, emotional, physical and spiritual too. Providing security for our loved ones is also a natural imperative, and this can be the most powerful driving force in altering your perceptions and making you begin to ask questions of all that you have been told before.

When you next go to purchase anything consumable, have a moment to consider its sustainability, its impact upon your health. Thinking Holistically is a learned thing for most of us, but in learning this we can learn so much more :)

Want to find products with integrity for your personal care, health and house? Follow the link :)

Allow your Meditations to come to you.

Forcing meditative time is like asking a two year old to wash up. Its futile, frustrating and without real belief that it will actually work at all...

Meditation is like a gift from Spirit to your Body, Mind and Heart. Its a cleansing light that can shine throughout your energy cha...nnels (nadi or meridians), bringing Peace and Clarity about anything YOU focus on.

Combining a meditation with the Bagua of Feng Shui theory can be a useful exercise. Each direction is given an association with a Life Aspect, eg: North is Career & Life Purpose, so to meditate upon 'what you really want to do in Life' you may choose to face North and invite in the natural energy of that direction.
Health issues? Look to your East and the Centre of your home. Clear up and fix up if necessary, then sit and contemplate the pathway you have taken to manifest the health issue you have...

Meditation does not mean you're sitting in the Lotus position burning incense (although that is quite nice to do....) or laying down with oil on your pulse points and a soft mantra playing (although that is also quite nice to do....). All you need to do is find a quiet spot, sit comfortably and look around peacefully. The thoughts will come to you, and if it is time, the Meditation will come too.
Many people who don't Meditate find that quiet contemplation in a favourite spot does exactly the same thing. And really, that's all you are really trying to accomplish. A quietness for your Spirit to speak and send this beautiful gift to you :)

I offer a Meditation Discovery consult that can be a personal appointment or a group 'workshop' organised for you and a few friends. If you'd like to find out more you can contact me via my website link.

Embracable YOU

Sometimes when I feel that my views are particularly radical, or that my ways are considered extreme, I have to take a moment apart from all those perceptions and just embrace my Self. Embracing the Self in terms of acknowledgment, acceptance, soothing, or just because it helps to appreciate my uniquenes...s, is a way of connecting your Mind, Heart, and Spirit together in your own Body, and promotes stress relief, patience and a improved perception of your Life and who you are.

So next time you are listening to the constrained or contrived views of someone, or your own inner critic :), take a moment to step aside from that point, and EMBRACE yourself.

Close your eyes if it helps, place your hands over your Heart, or your arms around yourself, take a deep breath, let it out slow and appreciate your unique way of seeing things, thinking about things and your general way of Being. Its what makes you YOU.

In all things, the practice of changing perspective can elicit a solution to any issue.

Systems of Organisation

Organisation does not have to be a chore. It can be used as a system to help you achieve more clarity and peace. It also assists you in finding focus easily. When you know what needs to be done, and can efficiently carry out tasks, you'll find that 'things' get done witout stress, or loss of energy.

'Systems of Organisation' are part of my Holistic Feng Shui approach to promoting good quality energy in any space. I use Systems of Organisation in Mind, Body and Home and my business too!

Very helpful when one works from home with distractions aplenty and the illusion of time in great quantities....but thats another post altogether :)

If you percieve Time as your helper instead of something to be feared, you'll find you have all the Time you need. I also use a few affirmations like...

' I know I will complete this task in Perfect Timing '
' I am capable of accomplishing everything I need to do today '
' I will ask for help to achieve my goals '

** that last one is the biggy in case you hadn't guessed! **

Many Blessings
Jannette

Thinking of something beautiful?

This windchime shown is the Mikado in blue....gorgeous.

Did you notice that the 10% discount on Windsong Chimes has been re-introduced for November!? Yes, that's right, a full 10% discount off the retail price of any windchime on their website, but only when you order through me.

These windchimes are not your average deal. They are individually tuned, hand made, gift boxed, and come with an after sales service option for the future! They can be ordered and delivered to anywhere in the world with your personal message inside.

Visit their website here, and then email me at jthtc@yahoo.com.au, with your order.

Payment via credit card with PayPal, or organise a direct bank transfer. Easy.

Get someone you love a fab gift this festive season and grab a bargain EARLY!

Hello! I'm back!

"Hello and welcome to a brand new moment!"

I've been out of touch with this site for a few months, putting together a few things. One of them was a new venture on Facebook called MiOrganic Solutions. The page is proving popular, and so, I've renamed this whole blog the same. It keeps the information stream 'in line', especially with the Holistic Therapy Connections MiniZine offering a variety of information now.

Just a few little notes...

ONE - you can now buy Specials on the Miessence site...the link will take you to the ONEGroup site of mine where you can get certified organic products safe for your body and your home and ultimately, our planet.

TWO - you can see all of what I've been up to by visiting the Twitter links for the posts from MiOrganic Solutions on Facebook.

THREE - I'm due to be GIVING AWAY a document soon that will show you how you can cut the cost of household cleaning for good, with just 5 Ingredients...Cool hey? It will be completely free, all you have to do is pop on over to the Holistic Feng Shui MiniZine site and sign up for free to receive the HTCM each month.

Many Blessings

Jannette

Cacao Power, the Mayan Superfood! August Giveaway Competition!

REAL Cacao, the Mayan Superfood for good health.

PowerSuperFoods has been generous enough to supply me with a few samples of their products. And now, I’m passing on the opportunity to you to try some of their 100% certified organic, vegan, fair-trade, raw and gluten free cacao powder.

There are three sample packs of Cacao Power powder to be won.

The website has some suggestions for recipes and usages. I’ve been using this product instead of sickly chocolate ‘drink’ powders, and find that my children prefer this too! They love it in their smoothies, as a ‘hot chocolate’ or as a cold milk chocolate drink using soymilk. High in magnesium and natural antioxidants, a hot drink of this is what you replace your morning coffee and tea with!

Simply email me with the subject heading ‘Raw Cacao’ and you’re in the running for one of those samples! Good Luck!

Flying Stars Forecast for August

Hello and welcome to August!
In the Centre Palace this month we see the fortunate combination of the 9 Fire Star nourishing the 8 Earth Star. Seeing as 8 is also the Ruling Period Star makes this especially auspicious! Feng Shui Periods are 20yrs each and there are 9 Periods, making a 180 year cycle of energies. We are currently in the Star 8 Period, The Angel of Wealth and Happiness. The Energy Signature of the 8 Star is one of taking stock, resting, accumulating and planning. During August we are doubly blessed with the Monthly Star and the Period Star being nourished by the Ruling Annual Star 9. Great Stuf! It is traditionally named ‘the Happy Events combination’ and indicates a time where the potential for auspicious ‘happenings’ may occur, given the right conditions to manifest of course. To encourage this good energy into your Life simply support it in the Centre area of your building with Fire and Earth representations. Reddish coloured gemstones and crystals work beautifully with this combination, or you can easily input the colour representations of Reds and Browns using throw rugs, mats, cushions and curtains if possible.

Another beautiful combination in the SE Wealth and Growth sector with the 7,8 ‘young romance’ combination. 7 and 8 are both associated with the youngest members of the family in either gender, hence the name of the combination. 7 is usually chatty and sociable while 8 likes to relax and take it all in. A nice pairing for relaxing evenings and pleasant afternoon or morning teas. This one is also well supported with beautiful gemstone displays, but you can do well with Fire in Colour and Shape here to support the Annual Star 8 and wealth endeavours during 2009.
There is a potential for conflict in the South Reputation and Fame sector unless two parties who are very similar can choose to work together and be a true partnership. The 3 and 4 Stars are both Wood, and so can be encouraged or subdued in the same way. Subdue with Fire in Colour and Shape, or encourage with Water in Colour and Shape. A family home may wish to subdue anyway, but a business would possible prefer to stimulate the competitive edge of these two energies, and reap the Growth resonance from them!
The SW is marred by the visiting Star 5 in August. It can bring headaches to the Annual Star 6, and can be subdued with Metal in Shape and Colour, which will act as a support to the Metal Star 6 anyway.

The East and NE both have ‘argument’ potentials in August. NE needs Metal (sound might be the way to go here) and the East needs Water in Shape and Colour pronto! Conflict in the East sector is never nice as it relates to our Family and Health Life Aspects. Sort out any junk and storage you may have here, give it a clean out and air it if you can. Don’t wait for ill-health and arguments, get preventative instead of curative. The potential for arguments and disagreements in the NE Knowledge and Self Cultivation sector can indicate blocks or barriers to higher learning. Take it easy and take time out. Adopt the mantra ‘Everything is occurring in Perfect Timing’ and believe it.

Female dominance is a potential in the West during August. It also points to a possible situation where a significant male will feel left out or unvalued. 2, 1 combination can be so very potentially explosive. 2 Earth indicates the dominant female being ‘pushed into action’ by the 1 Water. It reeks of that situation where a woman is doing a truckload of work because of an inadequate or younger person. This can lead to resentment, exhaustion and problems. As the West is the sector for Creativity and Children, it has a strong Energy Signature for Mums and women in positions of authority at work. To alleviate it you can weaken the Star 2 with Metal energy, which will strengthen the Star 1 Water and bring in more Wisdom and Ideas for the Creative sector.

Lastly, the North Career and Life Purpose gets a blast of Star 4 Passionate energy. This may see some big inspirations, ideas and general input of energy into your favourite ‘use of time’. The usual cherry blossom enhancer for Star 4 isn’t usable this month due to the presence of the Star 5 in the North.

I hope you all have got your metal wind chime up, outdoors if possible, in the North to alleviate and deflect the Star 5 energy for 2009. If you can, also put the Wealth Bringer Bowl remedy outside the building in the North to really get rid of pesky troublesome Star 5 mojo. (my little toddler has decided to use it for ‘patty fingers’ water, so it had to get moved)

Blessings from Jannette xxx

Larch - the Hero of the day

Oh gosh, I simply love, love, love Larch essence. When I am feeling a little meek, a little too mild, and feel like ‘running away’ from the world, Larch can sweep in like some kind of Hero to help me continue with confidence. (Therapists and Professionals of all sorts may also find Elm essence helpful for ‘belief in oneself’)
Larch’s Energy Signature is ‘yes! You can do it!’ and ‘yes! You do know how!’, injecting one’s energy with belief in one’s own abilities, talents and resources. It is above all, the ‘encouragement’ flower to me.
People who find themselves regularly turning down work because they feel they may be not quite ‘qualified’ or, those who have done study and then lack confidence within their profession, are classic Larch in the Negative State. The Positive State of Larch sees people realising their inner potentials, and acting upon them to manifest successes in various aspects of the Life Experience.

Larch essence is great for
· students who are graduating and receiving offers for work or placement
· young people starting to attend a new school or college
· excellent for anyone beginning a new job or task set
· young children who are too shy to speak when spoken to
· anyone who is using an illness/issue/injury as a reason not to ‘live’ and join in

This essence usually has a quick working timeframe, and can start to take effect within the week! To order a dosage bottle simply email me with the heading ‘Larch’, or txt me on 0427 152 756 with your return home phone so I can call you back.

"Water at my front door is Lucky" Well is it?

Water has long been considered a source of potent energy by all societies, but in Feng Shui, Water has special significance.

The loose translation of Feng Shui itself are the words ‘wind and water’, indicating the study of Feng Shui has its origins in the observance of natural forces. Water is seen as a carrier of energy, but also as a ‘container’ of energy. Water ‘holds’ energy in Feng Shui, but it also stimulates the energy field around it. In the study of Flying Stars Feng Shui, water is seen as a potent energy activator, and would not be placed anywhere in a building without first consulting an energy map and finding out what natural combinations of energy were pooling, and where. In Form School Feng Shui, the appearance of water in the landscape is considered very important, and this, primarily, is where the ‘rule’ for having water at your front door comes from.

The diagram shows the classic Form School layout of a favourable site for building. Mountains at the back of the building area form the Arms of Chi, gently surrounding and protecting the site. The lighter trees and shrubs towards the front soften the barriers, and finally, the water flowing along the front of the building area stimulates good quality energy for the Mouth of Chi, or entrance area. Also, in this diagram, you will notice the river starts further up the hill, indicating that the source of water is from a mountain spring, and therefore pure and clean. It is flowing downhill, which indicates it does not have stagnant areas.

This same Form can be replicated in modern houses by using suitable fencing and trees etc. Our driveways and roadways become the ‘water’, simulating energy flow. Water fountains and features may be used to block out or mute traffic noise very effectively in the urban home or office. Sometimes water trickling over rocks is used in spas to calm and soothe the Human Spirit, as well as simulating that feeling of ‘opulence’ and luxury that we expect from such places. It may also be used to cool a courtyard in hotter climates. Function and Purpose aligning is always an important point in the design of a building!

But what about physical, ‘wet’, water at your front door? Water has to be clean, reticulating and pleasing to look at, and listen to, for it to encourage high quality energy. Think about a flowing waterfall; the powerful Yang nature of it, the Sheng Chi from that euphoria of seeing natural forces unleashed. Then think of a stagnant or broken pond in a neglected garden, and the depressing Yin feeling it gives,... as well as the Sha energy of the unpleasant smell it would have.

Anyone wanting to install a water feature, pond, or fountain at their front door to encourage Prosperity, would want to firstly consider what other aspects at their Mouth of Chi might need to be changed to invite in high quality energy…

A ‘checklist’ for the Mouth of Chi:
· Clean, clear and uncluttered space, and a softly curved path (if possible)
· Lights that invite visitors and make the area safe at night
· No filthy shoes littering the area, or mops, buckets and brooms left at the front door
· Healthy plants that have soft leaves and colourful flowers
· An inspirational statue or plaque that instils a beautiful Energy Signature
· A bright, or beautiful, clean doormat

So just having a water feature at your front door is not going to instantly make you Wealthy or bring Harmony to your home. Its always a combination of high quality energy that brings about the Balance needed for Harmony to occur.

Next month: ‘its over to you’! I’m taking questions during the next fortnight or more and will answer them in September’s Issue.

Healthy - what you need to know now

Not so long ago it was common practice to get antibiotics to treat any kind of viral infection, like the flu, until recent studies showed that they were more than useless against such an infection, even that they actually helped keep the patient sick or promoted the length of illness. So why were they used like a panacea for viruses for so long?


Perhaps it was just a quick fix for our modern society where things need to be ‘addressed’ and ‘attended to’ with prompt and decisive actions...or it may have been a knee jerk reaction to the lowering immune systems within our modern society, and to administer a ‘wonder drug’ like an antibiotic and see the patients symptoms reduce within hours was a good enough reason to prolong their use.


Then there are the vaccines, hailed as miracle drugs capable of saving whole populations. And it seems that from a distance that the cases of Polio, Measles and the like have almost disappeared...that is until you research a little and have a look at ‘how’ epidemics are medically described, ‘how’ a disease is classified, and what parameters are used in ‘diagnosis’ of whether a person has a disease like Polio or something similar. The parameters are very elastic it seems...but its up to you whether you choose to delve deeper than the media release or not. Usually the case is that epidemics occur because of poor nutrition and sanitation, the lack of clean water and the general breakdown of healthy living conditions.


Whatever we believe about modern medicine, it is common knowledge that synthetic pharmaceuticals carry with them side effects that may or may not manifest in the person who is taking them. The very individuality of humans is one reason why these side effects are not taken, by the majority of the population, as seriously they should be. The vast majority of people believe or assume that the drugs available and prescribed to them have undergone testing and been found useful, effective and not harmful to humans. The truth is quite shocking once you start to research just what modern pharmaceuticals are made from, the ingredients, and what they can ‘potentially’ cause as far as side effects are concerned.


Enter now the situation of a media hyped ‘swine flu epidemic’ and the announcement that vaccines will be available en-mass very soon. Personally I am nervous and concerned about this newest flu scare and the reaction by governments to buy up large amounts of untested and rushed production vaccines. Getting Swine Flu may be a bit scary of course, but being injected with (or having your children or elderly relatives injected with) untested vaccines made using animal cells and adjuvants (used to speed up the effectiveness of the active ingredients) is downright horrifying. Its like something out of a thriller movie…to find out more you can read this article ‘Ten Things You’re Not Supposed To Know About The Swine Flu Vaccine’ at Natural News. Its an eye-opener.


At the first sign of symptoms like a runny nose, headache, sweats and or fever, most people get angry or worried or scared, perhaps all three,...but these symptoms are all completely natural and are signs that your immune system is responding !


What these symptoms indicate is that a body is crying out for nutrition, detoxification, recuperation and real healing. What most people don’t realise is that to ‘fix’ all this, you need to feed the immune system. The human body is made to fight infections, overcome bacterial attacks, and restore itself. The way it does this is through the immune system and without a strong one we will find that we do become sick, we become stressed, we ‘fall down’.

The secret I want to share and shout about is that good health starts with a mindset. “I am well”. That’s not to say your mantra is all about lying to yourself while your nose is red, your head pounding and your throat is on fire.
No, it means that “I am well” is your goal.


“I am well” begins by releasing phrases like “oh, I’m coming down with a Cold’ or, ‘yeah, I think it’s the flu bug that’s caught me….’. These are ways of reinforcing your perceived incapability to do anything about your state of being. “I am well” is a goal to attain, and it begins with phrases like, ‘yep, I’m a bit snuffly, I’m fighting off a Cold’, or ‘yep! I’m only going to get better by resting’. Simple, stupidly simple, but amazingly effective.


The other thing that you can do is have a good intake of ‘superfoods’ that support your positive mindset by reinforcing that vibrational healing in the physical plane. Superfoods can be anything from powerful herbs like Garlic, Ginger, Thyme, Rosemary etc, ..to other more exotic things like raw Cacao, raw Coffee bean, Amaranth, Quinoa, Goji berry, or Acai. Even the regal Blueberry can do wonders for an ailing body! You might also choose to go for a ‘green powder’ superfood like Spirulina, Chlorella or similar. Green IS the way to go when thinking of detoxing and nurturing the human body. All of these mentioned above are potent detoxifying agents too. They support natural detoxification systems and boost the immunity of the human body.

Then there is the need for supplying healthy bacteria that has been lost to modern society by the use of Pasteurization and the declining need for fermented and preserved foods. These kinds of foods are high in beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that we need to keep a balanced digestive system. You can get these from Kefir (a kind of grain I’ve written about before, just email me for the article) or from another probiotic drink (just watch out for the sugar laden versions that are quite useless) or even in a capsule form. Many skin conditions, digestive complaints and even headaches, can be related to inadequate bacterial balance in the digestive tract. Re-balancing this can bring about dramatic results...just ask me. (twenty years of struggling with a skin condition only to have it soothed and cured by using Probiotics!)


To encourage you to get healthy for good, I’d like to extend an amazing offer to try out a powerful Antioxidant and a potent Probiotic product by MiVitality. These are certified organic and I have tried and tested them myself, and can with integrity vouch for their fantasticness. Click the title of this blogpost so you can visit the pages to read more about the two MiVitality products that support, encourage and importantly FEED the immune system, promoting good health and increased recovery times too. To find out which ones I am offering a discount on, read the article in the MiniZine for August 2009.


The recent harsh flu that has swept through most of SE Qld had most people worrying about how much worse the Swine Flu could be, given that the flu they had was particularly brutal. It wasn’t uncommon to hear about people saying they were having a relapse and/or sick for over 4 weeks with symptoms. It can be utterly debilitating and overtly costly to have to pay for doctors bills, buy medication and have time off work too. When I developed symptoms I took In-Liven 3 times a day, and Berry Radical once a day, and drank a lot of Kefir milk, very diligently, for a whole week. My symptoms intensified over a 3 day period, but I did not ‘go down with the flu’ thankfully. (and I was caring for two children and a breastfeeding a baby too during all this!) After one week I was up and about, nearly normal (if I can ever be described as ‘normal’!), and thanking my lucky stars that I found out about superfoods and probiotics!


I hope you’ll take the opportunity to benefit from investing about $3 a day towards being healthy, for good. But even if you only choose to input some other kinds of superfoods into your diet, you will reap the benefits of restoring your physical energy system. Also, remember the healing power of the Sun. Vitamin D is an essential! Just 10 to 15 minutes each couple of hours will restore your emotional well-being, and kick-start processes within the body that enable essential nutrient absorption.


To your good health! Jannette.

Connections - August 09

YUP the name’s changed, finally! You are now reading The Holistic Therapy Connections MiniZine! Thankyou!! :)

Its been quite some time now that I’ve been considering that the HFSM was broader than the label of ‘fengshui’ and so with this in mind, and looking at my business name too, it seemed only natural to bring the two into alignment.

The Holistic Therapy Connections MiniZine is a publication dedicated to my personal passions of natural and alternative treatments, lifestyle choices and ways of Being. It is also a place where you can gather information about therapies you may or may not have heard of before, or find out about a business you may like to contact.

When I began my business, there was very little advertising I could afford to stretch too. $400 quarter pages were beyond my start up budget, and I wondered “is there a resource out there for people like me?”. I didn’t find it...but I began to see the gap that I might try to fill. It is still a bit of an issue this advertising lark. Who reads the free pages classifieds? Where is the best place to put my money? Can I be sure I’m expressing myself to the ‘right’ audience?

All these things were questions I asked, and still ask myself. I fumbled with community advertising, and fell flat on my face. I subscribed to some internet pages, and have contradicting reactions to the responses from each source. What became glaringly apparent was that the people I was attracted were drawn to the Holistic Approach, and interested in the way I presented feng shui material and energy flow concepts. This was the propelling force behind a humble newsletter that was born about 4 years ago. It kind of grew, and is now the MiniZine.
Without the support of the readers and contributors, I can honestly say I would find it hard to believe that the HFSM would have continued. And so now, as the name changes and I align towards a goal I can only ‘feel’ at the present, I am launching an opportunity to for you to become a part of the future HTCM.

Would you like to become a HTCM Supporter? The HTCM Supporters package is a subscription to support the endeavours of the HTCM and all that it is and wants to be.

HTCM Supporter package is $25 for one year, $40 for two years or $60 for three years.
The benefits are:
· An automatic discount of your HTCM Supporter subscription off any Service offered by JTHTC
· An automatic 10% discount on any Product orders through JTHTC, including Miessence, MiEnviron, MiVitality, Windsong Chimes and more…
*not available on Gift Vouchers from JTHTC or ONEGroup.
· Random gifts of product samples from natural and organic businesses.
· A free business card sized advertisement for your business, organisation, or enterprise in the MiniZine.
*subject to approval by the editor

To become a HTCM Supporter simply email me with the subject heading ‘Supporter Subscription’ and I’ll email you back with details. Or join immediately by visiting the HTCM Supporter webpage on the MiniZines site, and subscribe via the PayPal button. Payment via Visa or Mastercard. Your subscription amount is instantly redeemable as a discount on any Service offered by JTHTC, and you instantly receive the 10% discount on any Products ordered through JTHTC!

Until then, keep an eye on the website as it goes through a subtle re-vamp and re-alignment with Purpose
...which is always a good thing…..
I will also be adding ‘buy now’ buttons for Bach Flower blends, Aromatherapy Dilutions and Incense over the next few weeks. I will always take orders via email and payment via BPay, or Direct Bank Transfer.

With Infinite Blessings, Love and Appreciation, Jannette xxx

Living Healthy in a Toxic World

A public seminar will be held in Brisbane for anyone wanting to know more about Natural Parenting and Living Healthy in a Toxic World.
Dr Sarah Lantz, author of Chemical Free Kids will be headlining this event, which will also feature me, Jannette Tibbs, speaking about how to encourage great Well-Being through healthy home strategies, and also Michelle House founder and operator of SecretBudget.net, who will speak about strategies for healthy finances to encourage great Well-Being! :)

Date to be finalised, approximately first or second week in September.
Cost to attendees only $10.00 AUS, with over $200 in prizes to be won, plus a sample bag for all registrations on the day.

To find out more please contact me via email or phone.

July Giveaway Competition

A Winter skin soothing sampler from Miessence. Seeing as last month’s competition was so popular I thought you all might like another crack at some Miessence product samples! :)

1 x Nourishing Hand Cream sachet + 1 x Intensive Body Cream sachet + 1 x Gentle Exfoliant
To read about these products click on the link here...

All certified organic products to pamper dry, chapped and papery Winter skin.
To enter simply email me with the subject heading ‘Winter Skin’.

Good Luck!

What is the Holistic Approach?

When considering the way we view an ailment or an injury, there is a natural reaction to want to ‘blame’ or find something responsible for bringing us this problem. Blame is a common and negative reaction to feeling ill, or being injured. Accidents have to have a ‘cause’. Illness has to have an ‘origin’. That’s what we’ve been told to believe, and I know scientifically, we can see the biological processes behind a viral infection or a disease of the body. Accidents and injuries are also assessed in a similar manner, with blame being apportioned to a process or object that has ‘caused’ the injury.

This all seems so matter of fact, but to think radically, we could also look at the overall message of the injury or sickness. What is it trying to tell us? What could be the positive benefits of exploring our body’s messages?

A Holistic Therapist will start by asking you for a background to the event, or issue. This may take you back farther than you think. (you may end up pinpointing a time in childhood where a certain issue began) Sometimes it is just that an event had a ‘gestation’ of smaller incidents leading up to it, and in hindsight, one can see the steps that are being taken to alert you to a certain issue. Gently at first and then steadily increasing in ‘dosage’ until a major event occurs that puts a stop to all ‘things’ until the issue is addressed and acknowledged. If the issue is not acknowledged we see that the Life Experience of this is often replicated again and again….which can be frustrating for you and whoever is trying to assist your recovery.

There are several self help books describing how to ‘listen’ to your body, how to decipher your experiences to see what the message is. Perhaps next time you have an ‘event’ of injury or illness you can begin by looking into the issue, and find the message that can lead to real healing. Viewing yourself and your experiences in a Holistic manner, where all parts of your existence are connected, can be very enlightening, and challenging and often confronting. It IS easier to pop a pill once or twice, but is it really ‘easier’ when you then confront the side effects of those pills? Wouldn’t it be great to get rid of the issue once and for all and never have to deal with it again.

If you would like to talk to me about having a 15minute complimentary e-chat or phonecall to assess an issue or situation you feel may be helped by the Holistic approach, please call or email me direct.
Many Blessings from Jannette, Holistic Therapist

Forecast for July 09

Double up! What does that mean? The Annual and Monthly energy influences for each sector are the same, and therefore the layer of energy is potent.

In the Annual Influences Guide for 2009, the Monthly Forecast was:
“Wealth SE is doubled, so this is the month to put effort and intention into all your plans and doings. Make it a beautiful area.
Ditto Centre as well, being the Future Wealth Star. Want Wisdom and Ideas? go sit in the NW now.
Alerts for North (5) and West (2). Piano music or metal wind chimes stat!
Take note; “Where is your energy most activated at your premises??!” and therefore,
“What influence is most activated??”

This month the Wealth Sector of the SE is extremely potent, so it is THE month to get the energy in this part of your building and property feeling particularly spectacular. Water feature? Gemstones? General tidy up and ‘love-in’ session due for this area? Perhaps all three, what the heck! Continue the vibe of Abundance and Prosperity diagonally this month, through the Centre to capture the great energy of the Annual Ruling Star 9, and the Wisdom Star 1 in the NW. (if your house has the entry and exit doors in the SE to NW, you can really take advantage of great energy flow this July)

AVOID: crap of any kind lingering in the West or North.
Clear up and de-clutter, remove anything in these areas that can bring the energy down, and use a good energy enhancer like Elestial Quartz, Black Tourmaline or other kind of energy protecting and cleansing crystal. Use some good commonsense air flow and sunshine if you can, and then burn something gorgeous like Nag Champa, or one of the granulated incenses like Basilica or Priory which invoke beautiful Divine energy quite effortlessly.

Metal energy is GOOD good good good good for these two sectors during July. Metal is White, Gold or Silver in Colour, and Round or Globular in Shape. Combing the required Colour and Shape into your décor is an easy way of instilling a certain ‘type of energy’, or ‘element’. Metal in Sound is also a preventative measure and remedy for unhelpful Earth energies like the Star 2 or 5. Use beautiful piano or Balinese inspired music to bring in that metal energy. Bells on doorknobs, metal windchimes, chiming clocks,...any of these can be easily ‘installed’ into an area and taken out again when no longer needed, or moved to another area in need.

Watch that chatty energy does not degenerate into pure gossip in the East. Observance of speech and thought are the big things with Star 7. It can be helpful in talking about Dreams and hopes, desires and wishes, but nothing needs to be criticised, blamed or disparaged because it isn’t ‘what it should be right now’. Gently does it.

If in business, utilise the competitive energy pooling into the NE during July to give you an edge, BUT, if this is the family home Dining or Lounge area, input the Fire Element in Shape (triangular or pointy/star-like) and Colour (reds, purples, pinks, oranges) to avoid conflict and aggressive behaviours.

Passionate ideas and feelings can be invoked into the South with a true representation of who you are and what really pushes your buttons. Star 4 is associated with Academia and Romance, the two big drives in human nature, passions of the head and heart :) Having this squarely in the South Reputation sector can mean that perceptions of yourself, and the perceptions that other people have of you, will be in the spotlight.

Authority in Relationships comes up big and strong in July. Could mean a make or break reality check for anyone who has this aspect of their lives being activated this year. Can you find compromise and maintain your Pride too? Is Ego taking too much of a front seat in your day to day dealings with your loved one or significant other? What is Authority to you and what is real Power? Asking odd questions like this can bring up confronting answers, so be able to accept your inner wisdom, and take baby steps if necessary towards Peace and compatibility on another level.

Miessence Make-up and Skin Care

I recently completed changing over all of my cosmetics to Certified Organic products, and I am so pleased with the results that I want you to try some too!

Miessence has sample sachets of their liquid foundations for as little as $2.20ea, so you can choose a couple and get to use them over a few days each. This way you can establish exactly which shade suits you best!

The Translucent Foundation comes in Porcelain, Vanilla, Honey and Almond tones, and from personal experience, this product lasts and lasts and lasts! You’ll find that it is immensely good value and feels light and breathable on the skin. It washes off easily at night and does not leave the skin dried out or stretched.

I’ve found that it was wonderful to use when my skin was extremely sensitive, as it did not cause any irritation or reactions. I’d recommend it as a ‘first make-up’ for teenagers because it is so safe and contains no toxic chemicals at all. To find out more about the toxic cocktail in modern mainstream cosmetics you can order the booklet ‘Dangerous Beauty’ ($15.95) from Miessence for a truly eye-opening read.

Would you like to find out more about Miessence make-up and skin care? Why not have a MiSpa gathering and benefit from complimentary gifts for the host and great specials on the products too! Your guests will thank you for it. Book today with Jannette.

Walnut essence is one of the best ‘discoveries’ I have made recently. I tried it out with my baby for general ‘soothing’ into the change from womb to world, and it made significant impact on her in that it did calm her energy. I started to take it as well to help me move from my ‘working mode’ to my ‘mother at home mode’, and it did also help with this transition. The recent home relocation was assisted greatly by taking Walnut essence, and I don’t know how I would have come through moving house with three children without it!

Transitions and Travelling are the main Energy Signature of the Walnut essence. (Walnut is one of the essences contained in my ‘Transitioning’ blend) It assists with a smooth flow of energy from one state to another, so that bumps are rolled over and not crashed into :)
Using it in tandem with Rescue Remedy after my baby’s birth enabled me to soothe several layers of energy at once, instilling the restorative Energy Signature of Rescue Remedy with the smoothing signature of Walnut. Together they work beautifully!

Now we are taking it to combat this next phase of teething and weaning, and it is helping out immensely again. The first time I began this blend for teething with little miss Angelina Petal she slept for 6hrs straight! Bliss indeed after a three week stretch of waking 3 to 4 times a night!
I know this remedy has also helped children cope with starting school, or learning a new task. It enables the elderly or frail to cope with convalescence after illness or surgery. Talk to me today about how Walnut might help you by emailing or phoning me direct.

Sleeping under a window, is it 'bad feng shui'?

Assessing energy flow in homes is a huge part of what I do as a Feng Shui Practitioner, and a lot of issues come about for people due to sleep problems. It is a vicious circle where lack of sleep, or interrupted sleep becomes responsible for a lowered immune system which leads to ill health, or low level concentration which results in accidents and injuries. Then the person starts to feel that ‘things are going wrong’ and seeks out assistance. This is not to say all problems begin in the bedroom, its just that a lot of them do.

I am often asked whether it is ok to have a bed head underneath a window. A lot of modern homes have high windows in the Master Bedroom where the bed head is most appropriately positioned. Sleeping under a window has been described as inviting Yang (rushing) energy in, and it has the effect of disturbing our energy in slumber. We may also be generally disturbed by noises, drafts, smells and a general lack of secure feeling if we sleep underneath an open window. However, an open window is vastly different to a closed window with the blinds and curtains drawn! It is the energy being created that needs to be observed. And a high small window is different to a low, wide window too.

Generally, the answer is ‘no’, its not beneficial to sleep under an open window, because of the Yang energy of it. But what do you do if you cannot change the configuration of your bedroom furniture? I know that many people are aware of the ‘feng-shui cure’ of hanging a Clear Quartz crystal in the window above a bed, but I fail to see how this will reduce the Yang energy of the open window….especially when Clear Quartz is an amplifier of energy...and therefore I observe that it would amplify any energy coming through that window. One must always program the crystal to deflect the energy or absorb it, as Clear Quartz is readily programmable and highly potent for ‘consciously directing energy’. The best solution to having a window behind your bed is to have a good solid bed head. This energetically ‘supports’ you while you sleep. Or to close the window at night and pull the blind down or draw the curtains closed. This is sufficient to reduce the Yang energy of a window behind the bed head.

Yang energy of rushing Chi created by something like ceiling fans is also unbeneficial, but in our tropical climate ceiling fans are often a necessity to be able to sleep comfortably during the heat of Summer. So how do you balance out the Yang energy of a situation like this?

Creating a Yin Space for beneficial sleep
A Bedroom should give an overall Yin appeal. Yin is soft, secure, nurturing, calm, restorative, quiet, comfortable and restful. During the day a bedroom can be utilised as a quiet place to study or read or as a play-space for children, but these activities need to be able to be ‘disappeared’ come sleepy-time! To bring about good quality sleep can radically change the health and wellbeing of a whole family. Accessing restorative rest is essential for a healthy immune system and good quality concentration, and without it problems ensue and can create too many roll on effects.
In this modern lifestyle, where homes need to serve many purposes, the configuration of a bedroom can sometimes be jeopardised by the need to create a space that is a retreat from the rest of the house. This should mean that it is a Sanctuary, yet it often translates to becoming a multi-function room with items like exercise bikes, rowing machines under the bed, study desks in the corner, and TV and associated paraphernalia on top of dressing tables. A ’bolt-hole’ against the world outside, yet this is in no way good for your health or the feng-shui of your house.

When I am told “I can’t move my bedroom around” to configure it beneficially, it is generally because there is too much stuff in there that should not be in a bedroom! And, with the ’stuff’ removed, a beautiful space is revealed. There may also be a underlying need to ’do’ your own bedroom and not be told how it should be. This is a waste of energy, as the benefits from a well-configured bedroom are immense and will give back so much to you over time that it is a good exchange to give over control and accept some guidance.

For photos and diagrams to go with this article, please visit this link here... and go to page 4 of the July MiniZine file.

Next Month: “Water at my front door is lucky”, well is it?

Connections - July 09

First up, so sorry about not putting in a warning about the Mercury Retrograde (May 7 to 30). I suppose I was in denial, hoping if I didn’t put too much emphasis on it then it might just pass me by. But no. It did not. :(

Then again, in May I was looking on the bright side of the Star 2 Monthly Star being nourished by the Annual Star 9 as a good thing too. NUP! Being in a house with an open open open Centre Palace meant that this one came in big time. Mumma copped it all I’m afraid. Feeling better now though. And if that wasn’t enough, I had a 6,4 combination at my front door. Authority attacking Passions, Metal cutting Wood. This saw my thought patterns dogged by self doubt, second guessing and radical thoughts of taking up new directions with the business. Thankfully this all washed away with time.

June saw this Balance with the Monthly Star 1 visiting the Annual Star 9. Water and Fire together. Balance. Ahhhh. I had the Star 5 in the South, my front door, so we did have hiccups with neighbours being very rowdy in this direction, therefore I put in place the Wealth Bringer Bowl, and quietness ensued. (I could have used a windchime, but this part of the building is very exposed, so they would have been singing loudly all the time, not gently like the energy conversation they should be…)

I am constantly in awe of how effective the most simple remedies are when it comes to Flying Stars Feng Shui. I am also constantly in observance of my energy layers, and at times that does mean ‘switching off’ to it all and just soaking up the vibes, enjoying the magic, listening to the messages. Its not all about being ‘clinical’ with your Feng Shui knowledge. A lot of it comes down to ‘feeling your way’ through the hours, days and seasons.

We have pretty much completed our moving in stage and feel well and truly entrenched in this little place. The Landscape Feng Shui is vastly superior, and it has brought with it another lesson for me, that the Form of the landscape dramatically affects even the best building chart and how those combinations manifest. It sets up a foundation layer that influences everything else. A chart is only as good as the supporting Forms.

See? There’s always a reason for the upheavals in Life. :) As a Feng Shui Practitioner, I have studied Landscape formation and effects, but there is simply nothing like first hand experience!
This move has also brought with it some realisations regarding my role as Mother to my three little children, and because of some of these truths being revealed, I am feeling a lot more Free to be exactly who I am, and give as I can. Because of this I will be expanding my E-consultations and taking on more of that kind of work, as it can be completed at times of Peace in my house. Therefore obligations to my family and to clients can be fulfilled with ease. Simple hey?

Thankyou for your support of the MiniZine via orders through JTHTC. Without your support I could not keep the work I do going, so if you have been wanting to order some Organic Products, Flower Remedies, Wind Chimes, Aromatherapy Dilutions, Incense, Manuals or Study sessions, please get in touch, I’d love to hear from you! :) Thankyou also for the lovely emails telling me how much you are enjoying the MiniZine each month.
Infinite Blessings from Jannette xxx


“I find it difficult to feel responsible for the suffering of others. That's why I find war so hard to bear. It's the same with animals: I feel the less harm I do, the lighter my heart. I love a light heart. And when I know I'm causing suffering, I feel the heaviness of it. It's a physical pain. So it's self-interest that I don't want to cause harm."
-Alice Walker, author (b. 1944)

Happy Solstice!

Hello to you all and best wishes for the halfway point of the year!
Half way already! Yes. June 21 – 22 is a turning point for the planet and it is also an energetic marker for us. This year the New Moon is on June 22nd, which indicates a great opportunity to de-clutter, de-grease and de-mystify ourselves and our surroundings for the next week leading up to the Solstice.

Energetically the next 5 days represent a natural ‘outflowing’ of energy, and we can utilise this to remove any stagnating, unwanted, and unused ‘things’ in our Life. Maybe its just going to be ‘that’ kitchen drawer (you know which one I mean…) that gets sorted, or it could be the ‘junk room’ that gets the heave-ho treatment,…but whatever gets done is going to remove some ‘glug’ energy and leave a sparkling new space to invite some sparkling new energy to enter your Life. Gotta be good. For guidelines on de-cluttering and Space Clearing click here. For info on Bach Flower Essences to Support Space Clearing click here. Crab Apple and Honeysuckle are in this remedy blend and generally assist with Cleansing and coping with releasing the Past. Other essences contained in this blend assist with energetically restoring and protecting your personal aura.

Detoxify your personal hygiene, make up and skin care products by choosing certified organic products! I have recently completed my change over of all make up and skin care I use to certified organics, and the feeling is simply BLISSFUL (it didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen!) For the full range of certified organic products for sale visit MiOrganicJTHTC and have a look around. Ordering is easy and you can earn discounts each time you order!

Having some issues creeping into the South area of Reputation (Perceptions of Self) this month? Star 5 can bring misfortunes or problems to this sector of your building and property this month, so if you are experiencing things like troublesome neighbours, injuries, breakages etc in this area, put up a metal windchime outside the building to distract the Star 5 Earth influence. You may also use bells on doorknobs, or a string of bells that catch the wind outside. Playing piano music or other ‘metallic’ sounding music in the area will be helpful. Click here to see the range of beautiful metal windchimes from Windsong Chimes, available to order through JTHTC.

Next month, the July influences will be Doubled Up, which means that the Annual Influences and the Monthly Influences are the same for each sector of the Bagua, but also, it is a Full Moon on the 7th of July! This first week of the month is the changeover of Monthly Influences. This means the energy will be very potent indeed, and, a great opportunity to take advantage of the more auspicious influences, like the Wealth Star 8 in the SE (The Wealth and Growth Sector) and the Star 9 in the Centre Palace. The Annual Influences Guide 2009 is now less than half price at only $20.00 AUS, so you can find out all about how to best support and enhance the influences to manifest what you want. Email me at jthtc@yahoo.com.au with your address and I’ll send you the AIG2009 by emailed file or posted to your door.

Coming up in the July MiniZine, a great offer for half price e-consultations and a free Building Harmony Manual for beginners valued at $80.00! It’s a sort of ‘do it yourself’ guide to making your building’s chart, but this offer also includes a professional interpretation and short report findings at half the cost of a full Holistic Feng Shui Assessment. This offer is only $300 per building/property. Plus! I am also going to gift each person who responds to this offer a complimentary House Reading based on the Annual Influences for this year. Great value to get sorted out for the new financial year. What could you be doing to attract more Wealth Energy into your Life? Simple! Grab this offer while it lasts from now until the end of August 2009.

And also, Sunday 2nd of August is the talk by Dr Sarah Lantz, author of Chemical Free Kids and me, at the Sunnybank Hills Library Meeting Room. Pencil it in and invite a friend or two to come along with you. Find out how to support yourself by reducing your toxic intake and purifying the Energy Layers in your Life.

If you had trouble downloading the June MiniZine, or received an email without the attachment, you can view it online now at this link here. Wasn’t that Mercury Retrograde fun eh?! !!! Don’t forget to put in your entry for the sample sachets of ‘Purifying’ Skin Essentials from Miessence. If you’ve been wondering just how good these certified organic products are, this is your opportunity to find out for free. Simply email me with the subject heading ‘Purify’. That’s it! Good Luck.

Infinite Blessings
Jannette