Through a series of synchronistic life changes, Ambika was brought into contact with healers and psychics who encouraged and helped her hone and develop her innate talents and abilities. As a writer, intuitive reader and healer with an interest in comparative theology and world mythologies, she has investigated a wide range of of avenues for spiritual expression. Her individual consultations reflect her wide ranging interests; Tarot, Runes, Egyptian Cartouche and the Dakini Oracle.She believes by exploring and reclaiming her feminine wisdom she is able to open her mind, heart and soul to offer help in constructive ways. She encourages people to embrace change and nurture themselves, helping them to re-discover fun, creativity and abundance in their lives.

Ambika has also trained in modalities such as Reiki, Tibetan Yoga, and Astrology, as well as completed a certified course in counselling. She believes a structured approach would be beneficial to her clients and is keen on bridging the gap between mainstream and alternative therapies. Her workshops on divinatory tools such as Tarot and Runes are well-received and she also offers workshops designed to empower women as well as those based on more esoteric teachings centred on pagan and earth religions.

The tarot is usually seen as a means of ascertaining information and guidance from one’s inner consciousness, spiritual beings as well as representing archetypes that we can identify with. In fact, psychologists now use tarot cards as tools to help clients articulate how they view themselves.

All of us remember our past with a mixture of regret and joy; tarot cards could be used to understand how the past has brought about the possibilities inherent in the current moment while giving us a glimpse into a future we can prepare for. Properly interpreted and described, the guidance offered by the cards would often contain stunningly accurate information about the issue being considered. The tarot enables a person to consider the different areas of their lives, with an approach that is both systematic and insightful. In additions, the symbols on the cards are ideal for meditation as well as creative visualization. Tarot cards have been used successfully in conjunction with numerology, astrology and other esoteric fields of study.

By appointment only. 
$50 (30 mins)
$95 (1 hr) 
$140 (1 hr 30 mins)

Runes date from the Bronze Age and are believed to have been utilized by the Vikings both as an alphabet as well as an oracular instrument. The term ‘rune’ comes from a German word meaning ‘mystery’ and perfectly describes the attraction and powers these magnificent symbols hold for us. Runes are also featured in some of the recent century’s greatest fantasy literature, most notably, the Lord of the Rings.

Runes offer an opportunity for individuals to tap into the wellspring of their own unconscious where the knowledge necessary for personal growth and fulfillment rest. Runes are a tool much in the way that Tarot Cards and the I-Ching are, helping us uncover our own gifts and guiding us on the path to self-discovery.

In addition to being an oracular device, runes are also used as talismans and amulets for health, wealth and protection.

By appointment only. 
$95 (1 hr) 
$140 (1 hr 30 mins)

Cartouche is referred to as an “oracle of Ancient Egyptian Magic” and is based on the teachings of the Egyptian “older” knowledge and not to be confused with the Tarot. Cartouche cards use the extremely powerful symbols of the ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. A Cartouche reading is a potent guide to your spiritual, emotional and mental health and success.

The Cartouche cards revealed in your reading may even be used as powerful symbols of protection and meditation. Thus, these readings tend not only to be a guidance and advisory device for the client but can also be practically applied in the life of the client.

Warning: Always consult the cartouche reader before using a symbol for meditation or even as decoration. These Egyptian archetypes are extremely potent and are not to be used indiscriminately.

By appointment only. 
$95 (1 hr) 
$140 (1 hr 30 mins)

Reiki which means “Universal Life Energy” is a gentle non-invasive treatment which is fast gaining popularity. Whether by itself or in combination with other healing modalities, Reiki has been successfully utilized to relieve minor aches and pains to alleviating major illnesses.

By appointment only. 
$120 (1 hr) 
SAVE: A package of 5 sessions will cost just $500. Valid for 6 months.

Natal Chart Analysis:

Your natal or birth chart can be considered the blue-print for your personality. Through understanding and interpreting the influence of the celestial bodies, astrology helps to provide not only a psychological profile but insights into your talents, gifts and weaknesses. These insights can help you materialize the possibilities inherent in your life situation.

All of us are gifted; unfortunately many of us never realize our true potential, or even realize that we may find joy in different circumstances. A detailed analysis of your natal chart can assist you to understand your inner motivations, aspirations and direct you to a more fulfilling life path.

Shakespeare said, 'There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune..'. Allow astrology to be the barometer of the ebbs and flows in your life, helping you to capitalize on favorable periods and provide support during challenging ones.

By appointment only. 
$150 (1hr - 1 hr 30 mins) 
Note: Please provide name, date, time and place of birth to enable an accurate chart to be cast.

Transit Charts:

Transit charts can provide you a window into your future. Generally cast for a 12-month period, transit charts provide valuable information on what the year ahead may have in store for you. Transits can forecast periods of major growth, change and conflict. Forewarned is forearmed as the saying goes. So, why not arm yourself with extra information that can prove critical in deciding the course of your life?

By appointment only. 
$180 (1hr - 1 hr 30 mins) 
Note: Please provide name, date, time and place of birth to enable an accurate chart to be cast.

Life Direction Coaching can help you re-construct your life so as to put you on the fast track to self-awareness. We are the sum total of our experiences; many times unpleasant & unhappy feelings can trigger us to adopt unhealthy behavior or comparmentalize to the extent that we feel unable to fulfill our true potential.

If you ever questioned the trajectory of your life, or feel that the pace of life forces you to take on a Jekyll and Hyde persona to communicate effectively, Life Direction Coaching can help you find the eye of the storm from which to reclaim your personal power and still compete and succeed in our ever competive world.

Using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life as a guide, Ambika is able to guide you to make changes in those areas which are the source of conflict and stress, thereby bringing about an overall improvement in one's life in general. Also, by combining eternal spiritual principles with pragmatic solutions tailored to the individual's lifestyle and personal beliefs, Ambika also ensures that the sessions always remain enjoyable and relevant.

A preliminary consultation is recommended to assist Ambika to design a program bested suited to the client's needs.

By appointment only. 
Preliminary consultation: $95 (1 hr)
Single session: $150 (1 hr)
Package of 3 sessions: $400 (3 hrs)
Package of 10 sessions: $1,200 (10 hrs) 
Note: All sessions also available via Skype.

For those who are keen on developing a regular meditation routine, our basic meditation courses offer an ideal introduction. Participants can choose from 3 different modules covering the basic meditation techniques which are the foundation for more advanced meditation practices.

A) Breath Meditation:

The most basic and fundamental action that we perform repeatedly is breathing. By learning to modulate and control our breathing, we learn to control our reactions to external stimuli, exert control over our emotions as well as improve our overall well-being. By working with an action that we perform automatically, breath meditation can be seamlessly integrated into our daily actions.

B) Visual Meditation:

Visual meditation is a technique that is very effective as it provides the mind an object of focus, thus working with the mind rather than controlling it. By training the mind to focus on a specific object to the exclusion of all else, we are training the mind to creatively visualize and manifest our external reality.

C) Sound Meditation:

Sound meditation is similar to the principle of affirmations. Just as the constant repetition of a positive statement can alter our neural pathways to re-program our beliefs, the audible or silent repetition of a words of power or mantras, can powerfully alter our psychic centers. The most common form of sound meditations would be prayers, hymns and invocations. Many mantras are seed syllables, thought to be the distilled essence of primordial energy, which alters the vibrations of the energetic fields.

By appointment only. 
3 sessions: $100 (3 hrs)

Advanced Meditation Part I and II

I) Chakra Meditation:

To live a fulfilled life, our ability to appreciate and enjoy our surroundings is paramount. These meditations assist in enhancing our basic physical senses by focusing on the relationship between each sense and the relevant chakra.

From greater creativity, focus and concentration to improved communication and enhanced physical interaction, these meditations allow you to experience greater joy and pleasure regardless of your life circumstances.

By appointment only.
1 session: $100 (1 hr) 
5 sessions: $350 (5 hrs)

II) Kundalini Meditation:

Traditionally the raising of the Kundalini is only attempted by practitioners of advanced spiritual disciplines. Kundalini power can activate our latent abilities and hidden powers, which if not channeled wisely can be detrimental of our mental and physical health. The raising of the Kundalini through meditation allows the practitioner to control the rate and degree that this life force is unleashed, with the attendant awakening of our subtle senses.

By appointment only.
1 session: $150 (1 hr) 
5 sessions: $500 (5 hrs)
Note: Participants must have completed both the Basic and Chakra (Advanced) Meditation courses.)

Many of us may be aware of certain patterns of behavior, thinking, or emotional responses which may be preventing us from achieving the level of self-fulfillment and satisfaction we aspire to. Scientific studies have now established that memory, far from being stored only in the brain, seems to be hard-wired into our DNA. As such, we may carry into our current existence, desires, fears and beliefs that may have originated in a past life or even inherited from our ancestors. Every experience we undergo, leaves an imprint which further influences the way we act.

Karmic healing works with issues which may have their origins in genetic memory.Karma is neither good nor bad; it is simply an accumulation of impressions which form our view of the world, our identity and our goals.Whether such genetic memories reference past incarnations, or simply traumatic experiences buried in our sub-conscious is immaterial. Allowing such blockages to re-surface, helps us gain useful knowledge that can help us gain a better understanding of the source of the self-limiting & repetitive beliefs and behaviors that we have.

Ambika uses the different strands of Seichim that she practices during this session. Seichim has been proven to be very effective in helping individuals access deeper levels of consciousness.

By appointment only.
1 session: $200 (1 hr 15 mins - 1 hr 30 mins) 
5 sessions: $750 (6 hrs 15mins - 7hrs 30 mins)
Note: As these modalities convey intense energies, it is not recommended for those new to energy healing. Often, the effects of the clearing may be felt for an extended period of time after the session.

From the dawn of civilization, the concept of Gods and Goddesses have been central to all social groups. In fact, recent archaelogical discoveries point to worship as the main motivating factor in the formation of society. God/desses are the perfect role models, whatever their origins & mythologies. They can be a source of inspiration or a path to greater self-awareness & humility. God/desses help us to honor the darkness as well as the light,the masculine and feminine that is inherent in all human beings.

Each meditation session will be focused on a God/dess archetype associated with a trait common to all of us.In the realm of the archetypal God/dess, all traits are powerful & functional, all are useful and necessary; Good and bad, virtue or vice are generalizations created by man in order to co-exist in safety and order. Allow the Cosmos to unveil the true gifts of the gods – the infinite beauty, strength and majesty that resides in all of us.

February: In celebration of the Sabbat of Imbolc, this month we honor the ancient Celtic Goddess, Brigid. Brigid, who is celebrated as the Goddess of creativity and inspiration, interestly shares Her feast day of 1st Feb with both St Brigid of Kildare, a saint in the Catholic calendar and the festival of Candlemas, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Both Catholic festivals are believed to be derived from the festival of Imbolc.

If you would like to unleash your creative spirit, whether for personal or professional gain, why not connect with Brigid? Her fires are always burning brightly, ever ready to light the path for you.

13 February 2012 (Mon): 7pm - 8pm
27 February 2012 (Mon): 7pm - 8pm
$20 (1 hr)

Reiki (‘ray-kee’) is a form of spiritual healing and practice believed by its advocates to be beneficial for treating physical, emotional, mental and spiritual diseases. It is also a Japanese word meaning ‘universal life energy’.

It was developed by a male Japanese doctor, Mikao Usui, in the early 1900s. Usui undertook a meditation retreat to receive answers to his problems, including one on his vow to one day

Reiki therapy is a simple yet powerful method of natural healing: energy is channelled through the light touch of hands on the body, or through one’s energy field, which results in a systematic treatment that covers all organs and energy systems of the body.

In a Reiki session, the recipient would lie down and relax. The practitioner, who acts as a channel for the Reiki energy, would ‘direct’ the Reiki energy to wherever the patient is believed by them to require it. Usually they would move their hands close to or on various parts of the recipient's body.

Some patients report feeling various sensations like heat, tingling, coldness and pressure. People often speak of feeling sensations of melting warmth coming from the practitioner's hands, giving a strong sense of comfort. Pain may be relieved during treatment, leaving a deep and lasting sense of relaxation and peace.

The power of Reiki lies in its simplicity. Reiki energy flows through the hands to wherever it is needed in the body.

Some liken this healing method to the way that a plant takes up water. It is absorbed only where it is needed. The receiver draws the energy in a completely natural and nourishing way. Both the practitioner and the receiver of Reiki are revitalised after treatment.

Practitioners of Reiki attribute these to Reiki energy filling energetic deficiencies in the body and aura of the recipient, repairing and opening their energy channels (or meridians), pulling out the ‘negativity’ and dissolving the blockages of ‘stale’ energy.

Intention is the primary method for directing the flow of the energy. Some Reiki healers may even use this energy for healing from a distance.

This energy is far beyond what we can understand. Our bodies utilise this energy to heal on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Usui Reiki also opens the mind and spirit to the causes of disease and pain, accelerating the body’s ability to heal physical ailments.

Who is Reiki For?

Everything that has life can be helped by Reiki – including animals and plants. Treatment will also benefit people of any age and condition.

Reiki is empowering, and when faced with pain or crisis, it will assist you in overcoming feelings of helplessness and dependency.

LEVEL 1
13 November 2011 (Sun): 11.30pm - 7.30pm
$400 (8 hrs) 
Note: Also available by appointment.

LEVEL 2
6 February 2012 (Mon): 12pm - 6pm &
10 February 2012 (Fri): 12pm - 6pm
$550 (12 hrs) 
Note: Also available by appointment.

LEVEL 3 (MASTERY) 
20 February 2012 (Mon): 12.30pm - 6.30pm &
24 February 2012 (Fri): 12.30pm - 6.30pm
$650 (12 hrs) 
Note: Also available by appointment.

Seichim (say-sheem) is an Egyptian word meaning ‘living light energy’. It also means the power of powers. It is believed to be an ancient and sacred form of hands on healing that originated from ancient Egypt – maybe even earlier

The Seichim energy is very powerful yet tender at the same time. It heals on a cellular level, harmonising and transforming the energy vibrations, as well as clearing blockages and toxins. Seichim releases us from our sufferings, creates prosperity and increases our spirituality. It also releases us from karmic accumulations from former rebirths.

ISIS SEICHIM 
Isis Seichim is a form of Reiki that resonates with the energy and concept of the Goddess, Isis.

Developed by Ruth Mays in 1990, the symbols draw upon other, older forms of Reiki systems. While traditional Reiki healing can be considered to be more tranquil, Isis Seichim can be described as nurturing, reflecting the qualities of the goddess it is named for.

Isis Seichim works best for deep-rooted emotional or mental blockages, allowing for greater access to universal understanding. This healing modality works more with balancing psychic as well as emotional imbalances and stimulating one's ability to provide nurturing for one’s self as well as others. It filters healing through our auras, gently activating the chakras and flooding them with healing energy, opening up blocked energy areas around and on the body. Slowly, its wisdom and healing power are worked down through the outer spiritual levels and into the body. This is when a slow, gentle and loving healing takes place.  

MASTERY LEVEL (LEVELS 1 & 2 COMBINED) 
11 December 2011 (Sun): 11am - 7pm 
$550 (8 hrs)
Note: Prerequisite of Usui Reiki Level 2 or higher. Also available by appointment.

GREEN TARA SEICHIM

Green Tara Seichim is an unique form of energy healing structured on the line of Seichim Reiki, with the addition of special Green Tara symbols, and chants, mantras and prayers. 

Tara is a Tibetan Bodhisattva or enlightened being, motivated by pure compassion and seeking liberation for all living beings. Green Tara is one of the 21 forms or aspects of the Mother Goddess, representing active compassion. The worship of Green Tara is wide-spread and extremely popular as she is believed to provide peace, harmony and balance.

Green Tara Seichim was developed as a specialised form of energy empowerment to enhance and complement the traditional practice of Reiki. It was created by Stephen Comee, a ‘ngakpa’ or a lay ordained practitioner in the Nyingma Tradition. He combined traditional teachings on Tara that he had received from great Tibetan Masters with the existing Reiki practices to create a new system which could be used to improve one's spiritual practice or to increase existing healing abilities.

Devotees believe that the Green Tara protects from fear and danger, eliminates suffering while granting wishes, and creating happiness. Green Tara Seichim strengthens and deepens our capacity for universal compassion while allowing us to develop our powers of discrimination and perception.

MASTERY COURSE 
15 May 2011 (Mon): 11am - 7pm
$400 (8 hrs)
Note: Prerequisite of Usui Reiki Level 2 or higher. Also available by appointment.

HOW SEKHEM CAME ABOUT
Helen Belot from Australia developed her own school of Seichim, an energy system that was first introduced into the modern world by Patrick Ziegler. Helen calls her system Sekhem because it resonates more with the Egyptian lion-headed Goddess Sekhmet, the guardian and protector of this energy.

Seichim (say-keem) appeared in Egypt 5,000 years ago – maybe even longer – and it was rediscovered by Patrick in Egypt in the early ‘80s, when he was seeking spiritual guidance. Seichim means Living Light Energy and it is also an ancient Egyptian system of healing wisdom. Practitioners claim that it is the ‘the Parent Energy’ of all healing systems based around the laying on of hands.

Helen was energetically directed to develop Sekhem (say-kem), a system of healing which resonates with the energy of the Goddess, Sekhmet. Associated with destruction and chaos in the ancient Egyptian pantheon, Goddess Sekhmet is both venerated and feared for this power – she destroys that which no longer serves us, so that we can build on a new foundation.

Sekhem helps to release our hidden potential, synthesising our scattered energies and increasing our focus. Sekhem, the origin of Goddess Sekhmet’s name, means power or might. It bears similarity to the terms prana, ki or chi – the very energy that is in us. It is difficult to adequately describe the feeling of this beautiful energy; experience offers the best understanding of it. A Sekhem healing or attunement session can be a very unique experience!

Sekhem can bring about dynamic changes as provide clarity and insight. It empowers as it heals and its ability to impact memories on the etheric and cellular planes could be life-transforming. Sekhem also is a great complement to other forms of therapies and treatments.

Working at all levels of the physical, emotional, mental and subtle spiritual bodiessimultaneously, Sekhem energy works through the nervous system, meridians and is believed to provide healing for past life issues. It helps us to resolve conflicts at the deepest core of our being and allows the “inner child” to reveal itself fearlessly.

MASTERY COURSE
LEVEL 1 
17 January 2012 (Tue): 1pm - 5pm &
18 January 2012 (Wed): 1pm - 5pm
$450 (8 hrs)

LEVEL 2 
$500

LEVEL 3
$550

LEVEL 4
$600

LEVEL 5
$650
Note: Prerequisite of Usui Reiki Level 2 or higher. Also available by appointment. 
SAVE: For Usui Reiki Master Practitoners or Teachers, LEVEL 1 & 2 combined for $800, LEVEL 3 & 4 combined for $1,000. Complete course package for $2,250.

Sanctum is proud to present our very own Reiki Share Night!

Our Reiki Share Nights will offer many unique insights and interpretations of this popular healing and spiritual tool. Practitioners and non-practitioners alike, come join us to experience and share in this wonderful, calming and blissful energy.

We request interested participants to confirm their attendance one day before.

6 February 2012 (Mon): 7pm - 8pm 
FREE (1 hr)

Tibetan Lamas or monks have been found to generally live to a ripe old age while having the constitution of people half their age. This remarkable feat has been attributed to a series of simple asanas called the ‘5 Rites’ or the ‘5 Rites of Rejuvenation’ that were developed over the centuries in the monasteries of Tibet.

The 5 Rites activate and balance the sevenchakras, which are believed to be linked to our endocrine glands, thus regulating the hormonal output which governs all of body’s organs and functions. The improved circulation produced by the 5 Rites aid the body in washing away toxins and impurities that are stored in fatty tissues, organs and joints.

These unusual and rhythmic exercise movements combine posture, breathing and motion to create a dynamic effect. They do not require either exceptional strength or flexibility, but they are very powerful.These exercises are simple and require only 15 to 20 minutes a day.

Some benefits of practising the Tibetan Yoga are better quality sleep, rejuvenated body and mind, increased energy level, improved blood circulation and better control over emotions as you work on your nervous system along the way.

We also offer a free follow up session within 6 months of the course. Participants are encouraged to refrain from alcohol, caffeine and heavy meals at least two hours before your session. Please wear light or loose clothing for the exercises.

For an extended and more comprehensive experience, we also have the three-hour class. In addition to the exercises, you will also be presented with methods of meditation for empowering and activating the three most important chakras of the body and used by the yogis to reduce stress, promote concentration as well as increase your personal power and powers of manifestation. These techniques are secular and suitable for both men and women, regardless of their personal religious beliefs. You will also get extensive notes to let you fully understand the background and workings of this traditional practice. This class will be scheduled separately.

3 February 2012 (Fri): 2pm - 5pm &
19 February 2012 (Sun):  12pm - 3pm
$120 (3 hrs) 
Note: Booking strictly required. Refresher classes will be held on a Sunday each month. Please check with us on the next available class.

Over the centuries, people have developed many uses for the Tarot. More popular today than ever before, the tarot is more than just a divination deck; proper use of the cards can help you discern recurring patterns in your life, as well as why and how to best utilize them. Tarot cards reflect the realities of life, with their potent symbolism depicting pain, loss, despair and death. But, the cards also provide you with effective coping mechanisms, by providing guidance on when strength and resilience are called for, and when courage and determination.

The tarot also has considerable value as an instrument of spiritual development and a tool for expanding and deepening intutition and perception. The versatility of the cards allow them to be used in conjunction with many other forms of oracular devices, and have been effectively incorporated into psychological research.

The basic workshop will include:

• Explanations and interpretations of the 78 cards, both symbolic and literal
• The concept of reversed cards & it's application
• Discussion of principles of Numerology & Astrology and it's direct link to tarot cards
• Sample readings and spreads incorporating all of the above

The advanced workshop covers:

• what is Alchemy and Kabbalah
• the study of the alchemical and kabbalistic principles and symbolism in the Tarot
• Tarot Meditations and Pathwork

BASIC LEVEL
4 February 2012 (Sat): 2pm - 5pm & 
11 February 2012 (Sat): 2pm - 5pm & 
18 February 2012 (Sat): 2pm - 5pm
$350 (9 hrs)
Note: Includes Rider-Waite Tarot Kit. Also available by appointment.

ADVANCED LEVEL
26 November 2011 (Sat): 2pm - 5pm &
3 December 2011 (Sat): 2pm - 5pm &
10 December 2011 (Sat): 2pm - 5pm 
$500 (9 hrs) 
Note: Also available by appointment.

While everyone has either heard or owns a Tarot deck, runes are still a mystery (except perhaps for Lord of the Rings fans!). In fact the name, “runa” literally means “mystery”! Runes originated in Northern Europe probably around the 1st century C.E. They were used as alphabetic script as well as for magick and divination. These workshops will assist those who wish to utilise the immense power of the runes in their daily lives in ways both startling and rewarding. Runes can be used for meditation, divination and affirmations among others.

Join us for an exciting journey into unlocking the wisdom of this ancient oracle!

If you are familiar with the chakra system, but you would be keen to learn more, then this workshop may be the answer! Gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the workings of this ancient system that is the foundation of many Eastern spiritual beliefs and that has directly given birth to many of the ideas and concepts of Western esoteric thought.

This workshop will include:

• Use of Mantra and Yantra in chakra work
• Specific meditations and exercises to activate/balance individual chakras
• Understand the concept of nadis and its relevance to chakras
• The elemental, astrological and physical dimensions of chakras
• Life paths associated with the different chakras

25 February 2012 (Sat): 2pm - 6pm 
$150 (4 hrs) 
Note: Also available by appointment.

The Kabbalah, like other esoteric teachings spiritual systems from orthodox religions, is not a set of formal teachings. It is rather an interpretation of what is considered “hidden” or “secret” in extant texts. The ability to apply these layered meanings to one's everyday life allows a dimension of true spirituality to permeate the most mundane task on hand. For those who are ready to take the next step in their journey of exploration and personal growth, a basic understanding of Kabbalistic principles may open doors never thought in existence!

This introductory workshop will discuss the basics of the Kabbalah as well as offer simple exercises which allow the individual to apply the principles in a practical way.

Understand:

• The history of the Kabbalah and the main schools of Kabbalistic thought and the development of different systems
• How the Kabbalah can be applied to other esoteric teachings, such as Tarot, Numerology, Astrology, Chakras etc as well as psychological and developmental systems
• The basic building blocks of the Kabbalah – The Tree of Life & the Sephiroths
• What is the Ladder of Light and it's significance in developing one's inner awareness
• The stages of consciousness linked to different celestial realms, including the concept of Adam Kadmon and other archetypes as a stage of consciousness

13 February 2012 (Mon): 2pm - 6pm
$200 (4 hrs) 
Note: Also available by appointment.

The study of astrology is fascinating. Understanding the workings of the birth chart can be very illuminating and beneficial, and is a tool that has been used for thousands of years. The desire to plan for the future is a fundamental yearning; why not employ a method that has stood the test of time?

By acquiring the knowledge to analyze and interpret a natal chart, you can begin a new journey of self-discovery, one that allows you to synchronize your inner rhythms to the forces governing celestial bodies. Astrology works on principles similar to psychology; it provides a map of possibilities which you can use to steer the course of your life. The more self-aware you become, the greater your ability to communicate and create meaningful relationships and fruitful opportunities increases.

Some of the topics covered in this basic course will be:

• Brief history of astrology and the different approaches
• Casting a birth chart & detailed explanation of the basic components of the same
• Understanding astrological terms and usage
• Step by step analysis of natal charts with relevant examples
• Synopsis of planetary aspects

7 January 2012 (Sat): 3pm - 6pm &  
14 January 2012 (Sat): 3pm - 6pm & 
21 January 2012 (Sat): 3pm - 6pm
$500 (9 hrs)
NOTE: Participants will also receive a free natal chart interpretation worth $150.

How to Get Clear On Your Most Authentic Goals

When you make New Year’s resolutions or set goals, it is vital to choose ones that have meaning for you. The trick to doing so is to really get to the root of your most authentic desires. If you can identify what it is that you want with all your heart and really get clear about what that picture would look like, you are almost certain to achieve it.

Goals that you are finding difficult to move toward or do not have the inspiration to work toward may not be the right goals for you. They may be goals that are not truly aligned to the deeper part of you. Goals and dreams that come from the more shallow part of ourselves do not hold as much power and often leave us lacking in motivation and drive.

In this month’s Sacred Circle you will identify and align to your deeper goals and dreams for the next year and really get a sense of what achieving them would look like to you. This will bring you closer to realizing them and finding true fulfillment and innermost life satisfaction.   

28 January 2012 (Sat): 8.30pm - 9.30pm
$20 (1 hr)
NOTE: All monies of the Sacred Circle will be donated to Pet's Villa for the care & lodging of over 600 rescued and stray dogs and cats For more information on this organisation please go to  Animal Lovers League. 

A psycho-spiritual journey to fulfilling your potential

Sacred Circle Group Coaching is for those of you who would like to go more deeply into the principles taught in the Sacred Circle in a smaller group with personalised attention. It will empower you in vital areas of your life, enhance your emotional intelligence and build momentum for your desired life.

In each workshop you will be guided through understanding key aspects of your life and psyche and learn how to live life more effectively and in alignment with your greatest potential.
You will learn how to communicate authentically with others while staying true to your personal values. You will also heal your emotional self and be taught how to release past trauma and embrace forgiveness. These workshops will build your self-confidence, inner clarity and give your life vitality and purpose.

WORKSHOP ONE: The Journey Begins

Setting the Right Course for Your Life

Do you have big goals for your life that you secretly long to achieve? Do you feel frustrated because you consistently fail to take action to make these goals into a reality?

This workshop will help you build the foundation for your best life by showing you how to get very clear on your goals and align with them through identifying feeling states that you are seeking. You will gain momentum as you are guided in taking practical steps that will close the gap between where you are now and your goals. At the end of this workshop you will feel focused, motivated and have more clarity about your goals and the best course of action to take to achieve your biggest goals.

What you will learn:
The key to achieving your goals
How to chart your way to your biggest goals
The importance of time management
How to be more effective by being present

8 October 2011 (Sat): 12pm - 3pm
$150 (3 hrs)
Max no. of participants: 6

WORKSHOP TWO: Encountering the Bridge

Building Emotional Mastery

Do you experience anxiety, fear or uncertainty that can be overwhelming? Would you like to be able to manage your emotions so that you can feel more calm and peaceful?

Sustaining emotional equilibrium is not about suppressing or controlling your emotions but having emotional awareness and understanding the deeper wisdom that your emotions are trying to communicate to you. Your emotions are all valid and need to be acknowledged in order for you to find wholeness and balance.

This workshop will enhance your emotional awareness and teach you how each and every emotion you have is a necessary and vital part of your whole being. All emotions contribute to your complete experience of life and can give you insight into what is going on for you below your conscious awareness.

What you will learn:
How to identify and manage your fears
How to build momentum by releasing past conditioning
How to understand the deeper purpose of your emotions
How basic emotional awareness empowers your life

12 November 2011 (Sat): 12pm - 3pm
$150 (3 hrs)
Max no. of participants: 6

WORKSHOP THREE: The Vision Quest

Discover your Creative Identity

Your creativity is the key to your individuality and success. In this workshop you will discover your unique creative gifts and how you can leverage these gifts to achieve desired results in your life.

You will also gain insight into your personality traits, natural strengths, and talents, and how they can give you clues to your best life. This workshop will empower your creative abilities by helping you unlock these abilities and showing you what steps to take to access the infinite creative energy that is the source of all life.

What you will learn:
How to discover your creative self
How to support your creative self
How to develop a creative talisman
How to understand your unique talents

10 December 2011 (Sat): 12pm - 3pm
$150 (3 hrs)
Max no. of participants: 6

WORKSHOP FOUR: Meeting the Goddess

The Power of Love & Forgiveness

Your challenging relationships are often acting as mirrors into your soul and showing you what you need to address, though there are certain experiences that are karmic. You have to power to transform your difficult relationships by changing yourself and your thoughts about these relationships. You also have the power to initiate change and transformation in others through loving them and offering them forgiveness.

Living in a heart-felt way and expressing compassion not only restores your own sense of peace and well-being but also affects those around you in the same way. In this workshop you will be shown how love and forgiveness shifts long-held regret, anger or resentment that may be preventing you from living in harmony.

What you will learn:
The hidden gift of your relationships
How to resolve your most difficult relationships
How forgiveness can transform long-held pain and anger
How to sustain well-being with heart intelligence

14 January 2012 (Sat): 12pm - 3pm
$150 (3 hrs)
Max no. of participants: 6

WORKSHOP FIVE: The Hidden Threshold

Communicating With Authenticity

In this workshop you will be taught how to live your life authentically and in accordance with your core values. Being authentic gives you access to an inner power source that is unavailable to people who are in conflict and not in alignment with their true selves.

This workshop provides tools that will allow you to discern your personal truth and what the right choice is for you when you are not sure of what choice to make. You will also be taught how to engage in genuine dialogue so that you can prevent and resolve conflict in your life.

What you will learn:
How to have difficult conversations
How to align your personality and soul
How your body always tells you the truth
How to identify and live according to your values

11 February 2012 (Sat): 12pm - 3pm
$150 (3 hrs)
Max no. of participants: 6

WORKSHOP SIX: The Return Home

Merging Intellect and Intuition

Your body-mind is a veritable treasure trove of wisdom. By developing your ability to tap into this wisdom you hold the key to your vitality, health and inner unity. In this workshop you will deepen your body-mind awareness through practical exercises and learn how to be your own wise guide.

You will also learn about your personal archetypes and how our individual perspectives are just as valid, thoughthey may be different and seemingly opposite.

This workshop will show you the unity in diversity and why eventually your path of self-liberation must then extend out to your community and how in doing so you ensure your own continued success.

What you will learn:
How to deepen your mind-body awareness
How you can become your own wise guide
How to understand your unique path through Archetypes
The rewards of social consciousness

110 March 2012 (Sat): 12pm - 3pm
$150 (3 hrs)
Max no. of participants: 6

WORKSHOP SEVEN: The Sacred Passage

Illuminating Your Path to Your Infinite Potential

In this penultimate workshop you will walk an ancient path to your deepest self. This passage symbolises the growth and learning you will do on your journey to fulfilling your infinite potential.

The passage to your infinite potential began when you decided to have an intention to walk that path. To achieve great change and transformation, you have to have an intention and believe in your ability to do so. Without any initial focus or belief, you dissipate energy in your life and your dreams remain mere possibilities. In order to make these possibilities real and realise your dreams, you have to consciously choose to do so. After you have made that
choice you have to take action and have faith in all that you know you can be in your heart.

This workshop will bring you to a sacred place at the centre of being where your soul resides and where you will receive a special gift of insight. In a powerful and positive way, this workshop will bring a renewal to your highest intentions, help you to deeply reflect on your life and trust in your innate wisdom.

14 April 2012 (Sat): 12pm - 3pm
$150 (3 hrs)
Max no. of participants: 6

Package Rate: $850 for 7 workshops (save $200)
 
NOTE: Places will be given on a first come first served basis. Registration is required for this event, at least one week in advance as we will be sending out pre-work that you will be asked to complete before each workshop.

*All participants receive pre-work, assignments and unlimited email coaching for three months
 
**10% of all fees are donated to Animal Lovers League for the care & lodging of rescued and stray dogs and cats. For more information please go to Animal Lovers League.