A clue to why January was so hard

January arrived with a SLAM. I wasn’t expecting that. I stepped into 2026 feeling lighter and full of hope. There was a sense of possibility and the feeling that a shift was finally going to happen. And then my body decided to have other plans. A horrible cold...

Regrouping for the Season Ahead

Staying grounded through the festive season December has a frenzy of a rhythm – excitement, angst, crushing moments in busy shops, relaxation, loneliness. For many of us it arrives fast and is full of movement, others experience emptiness, anger and confusion....

Relating, but not like before

I pulled three cards this week, from three different decks, and the message seemed to be about relating. Also, my cat was present reminding me of the importance of giving loving attention. (Maybe you can spot her in the photo…)? The first card pulled was Juno,...

The Self-Actualiser podcast: a podcast about what it *really* feels like to self-actualise

For years, my friends Neil, Mahita and I would find ourselves in deep conversations about courage, change, healing, the inner parts of ourselves, and what it means to live more fully. We would always say afterwards: “we should really be recording this!” So...

Finalist in the 🌟 Rising Star Award 🌟

This month I am deeply honoured that the Complementary Medical Association has recognised the importance of Ground & Rise® Tarot as a method for self-reflection by short-listing me for the 🌟 Rising Star Award 🌟 at their awards this October 2025. Ground & Rise®...