क्षुत्पिपासामलां ज्येष्ठामलक्ष्मीं नाशयाम्यहम् | kṣu̠tpi̠pā̠sāma̍lā-jyē̠ṣṭhāma̠la̠kṣī-rnā̍śayā̠myaham | “May hunger, thirst, and impurities, emerging from (the consciousnesses of) decrepitude and Alakshmi, be eliminated.” Although I’ve been working with the teachings of the Goddess Lakshmi (and Egyptian Hethr) for many years now, it is only in recent years that it took on formal sadhana. And over the last 5 days of teaching ‘Hiranya Shakti: The Alchemy of Gold’ — allowed me t

I always procure omens before embarking on any sacred journey. For this one: the Nagas. Nepal is, after all, native land to the Nagas and Sarpas (sacred serpents). They offer safe passage, fair weather, protection from wild animals, and warding against supernatural disturbances. They also warn of possible natural calamities in your path. When well-propitiated, over months and months of pujas — they may also aid in healing, exorcism, deepening sadhana and other spiritual suppo

People can be struggling emotionally but not realize it themselves. Yet, if you look closely enough, it often shows unconsciously in their behavior. Often times this anxiety is masked behind extra (efforted) laughter, keeping ‘busy with many things’, or unconsciously emulating the behaviors of those they look-up to — like a child seeking comfort and security from a ‘parental figure’. I think we all go through phases of ups and downs in life; I am far from being exempt myself,

Written in 2022 Every individual has different expectations, needs, and projections to one Teacher. The truth is that not every person who seeks a Teacher is even ready to become a student! These are, of course, not new revelations at all. They are as old as time. My own mentor and Teachers have warned me. They showed me, even. “The moment you decide to put yourself out there, to shine and to speak, because you love your craft so much that you want to become it and embody it

JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS (VRISHABHA) 3 common question I get from my students and clients often, regarding work and money: “Can I achieve my Artha, my worldly goals, without cheating or manipulating others?” The answer: Yes. But you are going to have to make harder and tougher choices, using your wisdom and spiritual awareness. By making more conscious choices, you create more positive karma (consequences as a manifested reality) for yourself (and your loved ones) “But everyone

Some years ago, I had a dream: I was walking on a huge marble bridge, surrounded by soft clouds of pink and golden hues… everywhere I looked there were clouds. At the end of the bridge was a huge statue of Durga — perhaps 10 storeys tall — and I stood at Her feet. Behind Her, was Her vahana, the Lion. But then I realized the Lion was breathing, barely moving but it was alive. They were not statues at all! Durga was alive, looking down upon me. But She was still, barely moving

Anything you have gone through, or are still going through, that you are not allowed to express — there is shame. Anything that affects you but you have to hide or keep under wraps — there is shame. All that you were told was taboo, should not be discussed. There is shame. The need to stay in the shadows is the hallmark of this energy. Shame. The false security of secrecy. But security against what? “What would others say?” “People would think this or that. They would not und

… That’s how I feel each time I come here, my beloved Swayambunath. The Vajra thunderbolt represents clarity, sudden insight, and enlightenment. For many it is often experienced as a shocking energy surge that reveals all hidden things. En-lighten-ment. To become lighter; first, let go of all that inner rubbish. Speaking of hidden inner rubbish. Let me ask you this: “If you can’t even acknowledge that something is a problem, despite knowing that you are suffering from it — ho

And Why Honest Healing-Your-Shadow is So Important I can’t believe 走火入魔 is in English Wikipedia “‘zhouhuorumo’ is a Chinese-culture concept traditionally used to indicate that something has gone wrong in spiritual or martial arts training. The qigong community uses this term to describe a physiological or psychological disorder believed to result during or after qigong practice, due to "improper practice" of qigong and other self-cultivation techniques.” I used to hear this t

O Glorious Mother, Bless us with the power to recognize our worth and to create authentically, from our own wellspring of truth and honesty. You, Mother of Flaming Wisdom, are the joy that springs from being truthful, creative, and creating. For those who cannot find their own creative wellspring, bless them. Guide them. For those who only know how to copy and steal from others, bless them with the ability to see deeper within themselves, to taste to joys of authentic creatin