There are 12 houses in astrology. We can learn about our influences at birth by looking at which house Chiron was in. Each house defines an area of your life. Since we've learned a bit about Chiron and what he represents (The Wounded Healer), we can look at which house he arrived in at your … Continue reading What does Chiron in the first house mean?
In Greek mythology, Chiron is a Centaur: half man, half horse. While most Centaurs were considered menacing, Chiron was “famous for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine.” My sense of Chiron is that his medicine/healing is not like that of the Bodhisattva Quan Yin or the Archangel Raphael or other healing wisdom beings. My sense … Continue reading Who is Chiron? And why is he returning?
Is there an internal alarm clock that is programmed to go off at a certain time in life? Most sources online will cite mid-life crisis as occurring between the ages of 40 and 60. It's different for each person. And, like menopause, some folks will cruise through this time of their life, while others may … Continue reading What age is mid-life crisis?
I am fascinated by something that appears to affect so many. What is a mid-life crisis? A grey-haired man drives by in a red convertible sports car and the standard comment is "Mid-life crisis." From dis-ease to divorce to company reorganization... a lot can happen at mid-life. Kids move out, parents move on, interests change, … Continue reading What is a mid-life crisis?
Look no further! I've just released my children's Halloween book worldwide on Amazon in ebook and paperback. Years ago, late to pick my daughter up from kindergarten, I ran to the school with no time to wash up after blending essential oils. She raced across the field to give me a hug and pressed her … Continue reading Looking for Halloween books for kids?
I took my mat outside for pilates on the deck. Summer sky. Lilacs on the breeze. Baby magpies and northern flickers in the yard. On my back in savasana (my post-pilates preferred cool down), I stared at the blue sky. In Buddhism, the mind is like the sky. Vast and clear. Clouds are thoughts that … Continue reading The wisdom of clouds
There is currently no direct research to support this connection. However, I've spent the day pulling on a long and interesting thread that has fungus all over it. I talk about oxalates in my book on LS, since some people report relief from a low oxalate diet. I briefly mention Aspergillus. It came up during … Continue reading Is lichen sclerosus caused by fungus?
It's arrived! The newest book on LS is available worldwide on Amazon and soon to be available on all other online booksellers. I never expected to receive a diagnosis of LS (no one does), and I certainly didn't expect to spend 8 months immersed in writing about it. This easy to read book covers everything … Continue reading Newest book on lichen sclerosus
I have a confession to make. I saw my pelvic floor therapist earlier this week. She told me my tissues have improved in elasticity and look fantastic.
Between the blog posts and the book, it's been a full month of writing and LS.
Stephanie Hrehirchuk - Author 