Author: Frances Billinghurst

International writer, lecturer and workshop presenter on a range of topics from metaphysics through to Goddess lore, from mythology through to the occult arts.

Moving with the Lion’s Gate and Grand Fire Trine

What is the "Lion's Gate" or "Grand Fire Trine" you may be asking yourself?  Whilst I have heard of the second astrological term as being where a planetary pattern composed of three or more planets in a chart located at the vertices of an imaginary equilateral triangle, the first, the "Lion's Gate", was new to … Continue reading Moving with the Lion’s Gate and Grand Fire Trine

Is it your past that is the key to your future?

Have you ever wondered why certain things and/or situations keep being attracted to you?  Or why you seem to suffer from an unexplained phobia or issue that you are not able to recall happening in your life, or even how it eventuated?  Maybe it is because the actual root cause of such problems, and even … Continue reading Is it your past that is the key to your future?

When Mercury is Retrograde

Within astrology the term "retrograde" means that a planet looks as if it is going backwards in the sky from our position on earth.  When this happens, then aspects in our life which are influenced by that particular planet are likely to also go "backwards", or appear more difficult.  As Mercury is the planet that … Continue reading When Mercury is Retrograde

July Full Moon is a Moon out of Control

The following has been adapted from a much longer article relating to the upcoming full moon has been written by Conscious Reader. The full moon on Sunday July 9, 2017 is at 17° Capricorn and is as intense as it gets. Moon and Pluto opposite Sun and Mars creates such intensely hot energy that it will be difficult … Continue reading July Full Moon is a Moon out of Control

Chiron Retrograde – Unifying The Parts

Chiron turns retrograde on July 1st at 28 degrees Pisces. You have a five-month window of opportunity to dive into the healing waters of Chiron and clean any wounds that stop you from integrating all the parts of yourself, and become a whole healthy human being. There is no wonder the Chiron’s symbol is a … Continue reading Chiron Retrograde – Unifying The Parts

The Dream of Life (Alan Watts)

This is an inspiring and profound speech by British philosopher, writer, and speaker, Alan Watts (6 January 1915 to 16 November 1973), from his lecture Out of Your Mind. Thrilled with the transformation of consciousness and the mutual interdependence of all things, Watts was a generous interpreter of Eastern religions and the quest for meaning in the West. Whether … Continue reading The Dream of Life (Alan Watts)

Black Salt, White Salt, and Red Brick Dust All Over

There are many traditional Hoodoo, Voodoo and magickal items that can be used for protection. White Sea Salt, Black Salt, and Red Brick dust are a few of these powerful tools. Hoodoo Help with Red Brick Dust Hoodoo practitioners put Red Brick Dust almost everywhere- the thresholds, the windowsills, the property line… anywhere that needs … Continue reading Black Salt, White Salt, and Red Brick Dust All Over