I had to think long and hard before deciding to write this because I’m not much into politics, which is all about external power. I believe that we are all here to discover our true power: Awareness and Love. But the recent events in the U.S. government prompted me to do it; karma is always collective, so these issues affect…
Author: Yol Swan
The Year of the Wood Snake: A Powerful Catalyst for Spiritual Transformation
As we enter the Chinese Year of the Wood Snake, I thought it would be a good idea to explore the spiritual wisdom that this enigmatic creature symbolizes. The Snake is often misunderstood, but in many spiritual traditions, it represents transformation, healing, and the shedding of illusions. The Year of the Wood Snake is an opportunity to turn inward, release…
The Power of Pluto in Aquarius and Other Important Changes Ahead
New cosmic shifts promise to usher in a profound transformation starting in 2025. Among these, Pluto’s journey into Aquarius is one of the most significant astrological events of our time. Pluto, the planet of transformation, power, and rebirth transiting the innovative and community-oriented sign of Aquarius heralds a new era for humanity and the collective consciousness. Pluto rules the underworld.…
Hurricane Helene: the Unstoppable Power of Nature and the Winds of Change
I’ve been trying to write about this for a while, but it’s been really hard… The devastation Hurricane Helene left in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where I live, has been surreal. We had some rain for a few days before, which, combined with the rain and winds brought by the hurricane, produced an insane amount of water rushing…
Healing the Wounded Feminine: A Call to Reclaim Our Sacred Balance
In the labyrinth of the modern world, where technology and progress are predominant, there is a silent yet unstoppable undercurrent to heal the wounded Feminine flowing through our consciousness. This healing is not confined to gender; it is a restoration of the Feminine principle that creates, nurtures, and sustains life. We must reclaim these sacred energies to restore balance to…
Awakening to Oneness: Embracing Nonduality to Experience Peace & Love
In a world marked by division and conflict, the concept of oneness or nonduality offers a profound shift in perspective. It invites us to recognize the connectedness of all beings as a cosmic organism—the eternal Self we are, dreaming a dream of multiplicity. This can foster a sense of empathy, compassion, and harmony with ourselves and others. More importantly, embracing…
The Power of Togetherness: Navigating Relationships on the Spiritual Path
Do you struggle in a relationship because the other person doesn’t share your spiritual views or inner work? Or perhaps you have trouble balancing the desire for social interaction with the need for solitude and introspection that spirituality requires? Relationships are challenging no matter what, even more so when we yearn for inner freedom, but if we see spirituality as…