1. I would like to know if everyone has a soul mate? answer

2. Why do certain people seem to suffer more than others? My life has been very hard and I wonder if I am just paying punishment from last life? answer

3. I've heard you speaking to people on the radio about their dreams and I wish that I was able to dream -- do you have any suggestions about how I can start dreaming? answer

4. I have three young children and I don't know what to do about providing them with a religious upbringing. I was raised Catholic, but I don't believe in the teachings. Although I have been taking them to church, I am only doing it because I don't know what else to do. Do you have any suggestions about how to raise children in a more spiritual, open way? Do you think it is a mistake to teach them myself rather than exposing them to a formal religious services and education? answer

5. Do you think that what a tarot reader says will definitely come true? - Jenny answer

6. My seven year old son keeps having nightmares. He wakes up at night and is too afraid to go back to sleep. Do you have any idea what might be causing this or suggestions about what I should do to help him? - Trisha answer

7. I try to stay calm and relaxed when I'm at work, but the work and the atmosphere is so stressful. I don't want to have all this stress in my life, but I can't quit my job and I don't know what to do about it. I feel stuck in a situation that I don't like. -Gregg answer

8.There are so many studies which tell you to eat one thing and then the next year they say that is bad for you. Magazines, radio and TV bombard us with diets and studies. I don't know who to listen to anymore. I am confused about what to eat, how often to exercises, who to listen to. - Joyce answer

9. I heard you speaking on the radio last night about Scorpio and Taurus being opposite astrological signs. I am a Scorpio and my boyfriend is a Taurus, and the part of the explanation that I heard was so accurate about our relationship. I think that I tuned in late, so would you mind explaining those signs again? By the way, I love your show and I absolutely loved reading The G-String Theory. It has become my favorite book!! - Kathleen answer

10.I woke up from a dream a few nights ago and I am still shaking from it. I was driving down a dark road and there were no other people around. Suddenly, my car stopped - it ran out of gas. I called the police from my cell phone, but no one answered. I kept hitting redial, and still no one answered. Finally, I got out of the car and started walking. I woke up terrified. - Cindy answer

11. When I meditate I don't usually see many images and I don't usually get visions the way other people do. A few time I have seen images though and when I do, I feel like I am making it up. It feels like it is my imagination. How can I tell the difference between my imagination and "real visions"? - Ann answer

12. I read that you are describing your holistic expo as a "Third Wave shopping experience". What does that mean? I understand the Third Wave from reading your book, but I'm wondering how that relates to the shopping experience because I would always think of shopping as a First Wave experience. - Sara answer

13. What is the difference between a Soul reading and a Tarot or palm reading? - Geoff answer

14. I heard you speaking on the radio last night about Sai Baba. Can you tell me a little more about him please? - Tara answer

15.I am not able to enjoy the holidays because of the stress associated with the shopping, cooking, cleaning etc. I feel stressed because I can't afford to buy gifts every year. Any suggestions? -
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16.I don't have any family in N.E. and I can't afford to go home over Christmas/New Year. I'm writing in to tell other people in my situation that it doesn't have to be a depressing time of year if you are all alone. Since becoming involved in the spiritual community (thanks to your radio show!) I don't feel lonely anymore. Your book has also helped me get beyond the holiday blues - I highly recommend people read it to connect with their souls and to remember to keep humor and fun in life. - James answer

17.My dog is old and he's having a lot of problems walking. He still enjoys eating and going for walks with us, but it is very hard for him to get around and it's hard for all of us to take care of him. Everyone, including the vet, says we need to put him down, but I don't feel right about that. I'm confused because maybe I'm allowing him to suffer.
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18. Please help me understand this dream. It started with my seeing my loved one running up a watery rocky cliff .I was trying to catch up to her and warn her of the rocks beneath the water and tell her to be more careful and all at once we were at the top she went to the left and I could not see her...I looked up in front of me and there was the most beautiful person.He wore a cloth around his waist and had beautiful dark shiny hair parted in the middle.the color of his skin was so beautiful .And then he looked into my eyes with so much love and he raised his right hand palm up... to the sun then lowered it to his heart ,never losing eye contact and filled with so much love. Then I awoke. Please help me understand this dream. Thank you - Donna answer

19.What does it mean from an astrologically that it is the Year of the Goat? - Chris answer

20.This time of year I find myself getting depressed. It is dark and this winter especially, so cold. I remember as a child that the temperatures got this cold, but somehow it affects me worse now. Is there something wrong with me that I get this way in winter? - Kristie up. answer

I would like to know if everyone has a soul mate?

Yes, I believe that everyone does have a soul mate. Actually, I think that everyone has several soul mates. Soul mates are souls that we recognize from past lifetimes. The person, however, might have been a child, a spouse, or a sister in a past incarnation, but appears as a brother or friend in this incarnation. When we recognize a soul mate it can lead to a lot of confusion on the human ego level because we experience a familiarity with someone we may have only met a few moments before.

Our Souls exist outside of time and space and we recognize each other from past lives as though no time has passed by at all, because in that Soul realm no time has passed by.

Often we misinterpret the familiarity and the comfort level we feel when meeting a soul mate of the opposite sex. We might think that we need to become romantically involved with the person. In fact, the person might have only shown up in our lives because they have the ability to help us heal from a past wound or to help us move into a new phase in our lives, or we might need to assist them.

Having said that, I think you are specifically asking if everyone has one particular person that is Mr/Ms Right. I think you want to know if everyone has someone that is the one and only love for them in this lifetime.

The Kaballah (the ancient Jewish mystical teachings) suggests that we have what is called a twin flame. The female part of a soul that meets up with the male part of that soul to form a whole. This will not necessarily happen within each lifetime.

Only when we open up to receive love in our lives will our soul mates appear as teachers and helpers. We need to let go of our judgments and expectations of what form these soul mates take and to take the time to enjoy the gifts that our soul mates offer us, even if the journey seems difficult at the time. In other words a soul mate is not necessarily a knight in shining armor riding into our lives to save us from loneliness. It is someone who is willing to work with us on a very deep soul level to evolve and grow during this incarnation. In whichever form our soul mates show up, we need to recognize and appreciate their presence.

Why do certain people seem to suffer more than others? My life has been very hard and I wonder if I am just paying punishment from last life?

The Hindu teaching of reincarnation and karma (which was also part of the Judeo/Christian teachings until removed in the Fourth Century) would suggest that our actions in one lifetime directly affect our situation in a future lifetime. The choices that we make today directly influence our situation tomorrow.

There is also the spiritual teaching that we create our reality in every moment. Our choice to suffer, however, is not understandable to our human ego self and we feel like we are victims of our circumstances. Living from the Third Wave perspective, a time period we are collectively entering at this time, we begin to see beyond the pain and suffering and to see goodness and kindness unfold within each moment. We begin so see GOD or Spirit or whatever you choose to call the Supreme Creator as a magnificent, loving Force that does not want us to suffer. It is time for us to all collectively shift our focus, as we enter the Third Wave, so that we can begin to experience our Light, our Love, and our Beauty. Collectively we have chosen to suffer, to have wars, to perpetuate famine and poverty. As the Third Wave dawns we can collectively choose to stop suffering, and to stop being martyrs. We can choose to allow love and happiness into our lives because that is the truth of who and what we really are. It is a process that doesn't always seem attainable or easy, but it really is as soon as we begin to identify with our higher Self and not with our human self. Release the belief system you carry around that tells you that your life is one of suffering and that you are paying for past mistakes and shift into seeing and experiencing a higher vision of who and what you truly are.

I've heard you speaking to people on the radio about their dreams and I wish that I was able to dream -- do you have any suggestions about how I can start dreaming?

You are already dreaming. You simply don't remember your dreams. Everyone spends a portion of each night in the dream state, but very often people forget their dreams as soon as they wake up because they are rushing to get to work, to get their kids on the bus, etc. I don't know what your morning routine is like, but if you could set aside a few minutes each morning to write down anything you remember from your dreams, you will start to remember more and more of them. Even if you only remember one word, one color, or one person, write it down. After a short time you will find more details remain clear and soon you will remember all your dreams. Some statistics suggest that you forget 50% of your dreams after five minutes and 90% after ten minutes. If you really want to start remembering it is important to keep a dream journal by your bed and to write immediately after waking.

Another reason you may not remember is that you could be blocking your memory. You may fear discovering the messages that your dream holds for you. Try to let go of those fears because dreams can really lead us to wonderful and helpful information about our lives. Once you start, you will find how much fun dreams really are!!

I have three young children and I don't know what to do about providing them with a religious upbringing. I was raised Catholic, but I don't believe in the teachings. Although I have been taking them to church, I am only doing it because I don't know what else to do. Do you have any suggestions about how to raise children in a more spiritual, open way? Do you think it is a mistake to teach them myself rather than exposing them to a formal religious services and education?

You have really touched on a big dilemma that parents are facing these days. As we enter into this Third Wave time we find out that so-called truths that we were taught as children no longer represent our truths. We realize that religious organizations are often more concerned about making money and having power and control than about God and spirituality. The feeling of belonging to a community might be the most difficult part of leaving your old religious institution, but there are plenty of other options out there that may be more open, accepting, and inclusive of other faiths and philosophies. You might try out a few different places of worship to see if you feel comfortable. It is all right to teach your children yourself. And, contrary to popular teachings, you will not go to hell simply because you aren't showing up at a particular building on a particular day. We must each find our own truth at this time and stop blindly following religious leaders. We need to learn to trust our own instincts and intuitions more, and to stop feeling guilty if our intuition leads us in a different direction. Sai Baba, an Indian Avatar who I write about in The G-String Theory, teaches that "there are as many paths to God as there are people on the planet." Go ahead and teach your children yourself, or try different denominations, and then be guided by what you know in your heart to be your truth. Most importantly, teach your children that God is Love.

Do you think that what a tarot reader says will definitely come true? - Jenny

Tarot cards are used by readers to look at a particular situation of concern in someone's life to try to get some insight into the past, present and future of that situation. Some people attribute a literal meaning to the cards, and others look for clues in the cards to offer a broader message for guidance.

Every reader has her own style of reading the cards. When I do readings for people, I don't rely on the traditional meaning of the cards, but I use them as a guide. I might use the cards to see past-life connections between people, or to see how the person might be blocked from experiencing happiness in life.

A tarot deck consists of 78 cards, of which 22 are called the Major Arcana, and 56 are called the Minor Arcana. The word arcana means "mystery" or "secret". The Major Arcana cards relate more to major life issues. The Minor Arcana is divided into 4 suits called Cups, Pentacles, Wands and Swords. Each of these suits is associated with an astrological element: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air respectively. These cards address more of the day to day issues. A tarot reading will not always accurately reveal the future. I suggest that people think carefully about the information that comes through during readings. As with all life experiences, if the information feels right to you, then it probably is relevant to you. Use the information if it feels right to you, but don't make life decisions based on a reading if the information doesn't resonate with you. We all have free will and can make choices in our lives. It is as though we are seeing a reflection of our circumstances within the pictures of the cards, and this gives us deeper insights and understanding about the issues in question. No reading, however, is cast in stone.

My seven year old son keeps having nightmares. He wakes up at night and is too afraid to go back to sleep. Do you have any idea what might be causing this or suggestions about what I should do to help him? - Trisha

It would be helpful to know what your son's nightmares are about. If the theme of the dreams is the same each time, it could point to an area of his life which is troubling him. Clearly, if a child keeps having scary dreams, he may be holding some fear from his awake state that is revealed in a more symbolic way at night. For this reason, nightmares are a great gift because they show us where our fears lie. This information may be blocked from our consciousness during the day, but at night it has a free arena to be expressed.

It's safe to assume that, through his nightmares, your son is asking for help in some area of his life. You might question him about what's going on at school. Another child may be bullying him, or he might be anxious about his schoolwork. He may even be picking up on some uneasiness at home. These things can place a lot of pressure on a child, and he might lack the verbal skills or emotional safety to express it. It is important for you to encourage your son to talk about his nightmares because on some level he will feel supported by being able to describe them to you and have them heard. The good news is that, once you understand the message a nightmare is trying to reveal, the nightmare usually stops recurring.

I try to stay calm and relaxed when I'm at work, but the work and the atmosphere is so stressful. I don't want to have all this stress in my life, but I can't quit my job and I don't know what to do about it. I feel stuck in a situation that I don't like. -Gregg

It isn't easy to stay in a calm state when the energy around us is frenetic. Holding a peaceful centre when the environment we're in is so chaotic requires a lot of 'letting go'. At work you could try and keep to yourself as much as possible and avoid getting sucked into the usual gossip sessions that create unhappy work environments.

Set aside some time each day (or as often as possible) to exercise. Exercise is a wonderful way to relieve stress. Whether you walk, cycle, attend aerobics classes or go to yoga, keeping physically fit is key in reducing stress.

Try to spend at least a few minutes outside every day. Even if you use part of your lunch break to go for a short walk, it will clear your mind and get you out of the unpleasant office energy. The recycled air in office buildings, and the fluorescent lights are not conducive to feeling good either. I also recommend that you start doing a short meditation every day: it need only be five minutes to start. You can lead up to twenty minutes or half an hour in time, but any meditation is helpful and one of the best ways to reduce stress.

You say that you cannot quit your job, but understand that in this New Wave of Being (a major concept I write about in The G-String Theory), we have to make changes if the situation we are in is contrary to our Soul's purpose. We can no longer remain victims to bad situations, we each need to take control of our higher purpose and express it in a supportive environment. When we do that the stress levels begin to drop dramatically.

There are so many studies which tell you to eat one thing and then the next year they say that is bad for you. Magazines, radio and TV bombard us with diets and studies. I don't know who to listen to anymore. I am confused about what to eat, how often to exercises, who to listen to. - Joyce

You only have to listen to yourself. You can be guided by others, but ultimately you need to only listen to what your gut, your intuition is telling you. In this day and age we have given away our power to the so called experts who aren't experts at all. If you keep listening to the experts you will feel like you're going crazy and nothing will make any sense.

I received a beautiful channeled message when I was writing The G-String Theory. It was so powerful and so simple: it became the last page of the book. It teaches us how to reclaim our own inner truth and power. It teaches us not to chase after teachers and Gurus, but to rather find our own individual truth.

If you quiet your mind, you will know instinctively which foods are healthy for your body. Does eating sugar and processed food make you feel strong and healthy? Does sitting in front of the TV all day make you feel good? We know what makes us feel healthy regardless of the experts' opinions and studies. If walking feels better to you than jogging then walking is the correct exercise for you. If walking one mile feels like enough every day then that is your level. Don't be harsh on yourself when you are not doing what the experts are telling you to do. Do only that which feels right to you.

I heard you speaking on the radio last night about Scorpio and Taurus being opposite astrological signs. I am a Scorpio and my boyfriend is a Taurus, and the part of the explanation that I heard was so accurate about our relationship. I think that I tuned in late, so would you mind explaining those signs again? By the way, I love your show and I absolutely loved reading The G-String Theory. It has become my favorite book!! - Kathleen

Yes, astrologically speaking, Scorpio and Taurus are called "polar opposites". Our relationships with our polar opposites can be very tough, but they can also be good learning experiences. Our polar opposites usually reflect our shadow selves, or the part of ourselves we hate looking at. But, with the knowledge of the astrological differences, we can learn much about ourselves and our partners.

Scorpio is a water sign, and Scorpios (born between October 23 and November 21) express themselves primarily by giving of themselves, often in the form of spiritual teachings and healings. Scorpios need to be helpful, sharing, and generous. Taurus is an earth sign (April 20 to May 20). Taureans need possessions and earthly prosperity, and tend to be more concerned with the material world.

If your relationship fits the pattern, you will tend to be giving, and your boyfriend taking. Your focus might be more spiritual, whereas his might be more earth-bound. Unless you are both mindful of these differences, the astrological contrast could lead to an imbalance in the relationship. This can be overcome with open communication and a conscious effort to meet each other's needs while satisfying your own. Finally. It's important to understand that your sun signs are only one of many influences in your astrological compatibility. For the purpose of relationships, it's also important to look at the placement of Venus and the Moon in each of your charts. (Thank you for your feedback on the book! I'm so pleased you read and enjoyed it.)

I woke up from a dream a few nights ago and I am still shaking from it. I was driving down a dark road and there were no other people around. Suddenly, my car stopped - it ran out of gas. I called the police from my cell phone, but no one answered. I kept hitting redial, and still no one answered. Finally, I got out of the car and started walking. I woke up terrified. - Cindy

This dream actually falls into the category of "common theme" dreams. Calling for help or dialing 911 in a dream is very common and very symbolic. Although this dream is short, it is filled with symbolism. I will just give you a short overview of what jumps out because I could write a whole chapter on this short dream!

Dreams often point to an area of your life which is confusing to you. This dream suggests to me that you're going through a difficult, lonely period in your life. You may be feeling burnt out and stuck in a fearful place, isolated from friends and family. You are asking for help but no one is responding. Perhaps you need to be more direct in asking for help. You may also need to take better care of your physical body, because the dream suggests that your energy is very low.

I'm hearing from several of my clients who are having dreams of a similar theme. This is a difficult period in history, and many people are feeling particularly unsettled at this time as we shift into the Third Wave. It's therefore very important to be around people who are on a similar path to you, and who can be supportive and understanding. We all need to take some quiet time, take stock of our lives, and make the changes we've delayed making.

When I meditate I don't usually see many images and I don't usually get visions the way other people do. A few time I have seen images though and when I do, I feel like I am making it up. It feels like it is my imagination. How can I tell the difference between my imagination and "real visions"? - Ann

There is no right way and wrong way to meditate. It's important not to judge your experience as good or bad, real or imagined or to compare your experience with anyone elses. The important part is that your intention is to sit quietly and empty your mind of the usual chatter for a period of time.

There are so many different types of meditation and different personalities do better with different varieties. It is always easier to meditate in a group setting because there is a collective energy that helps everyone move to a higher realm. It's very common for people to think that they are making up what they see when they first start meditating. As times goes on you will probably see more, learn to trust the images you do see, and learn to recognize that what you're seeing is as real as anything else that enters your mind during the day.

Dream images and symbols are coming from the same place as meditation visions and symbols. Remember that every man-made object that we see in the world today began as an image in someone's imagination. Imaginations are a wonderful resource, so use yours to the fullest.

I read that you are describing your holistic expo as a "Third Wave shopping experience". What does that mean? I understand the Third Wave from reading your book, but I'm wondering how that relates to the shopping experience because I would always think of shopping as a First Wave experience. - Sara

You're right, shopping does tend to be one of those First Wave experiences, mainly because we have put hundreds of shops together in an artificially lit, airless, over crowded building called a mall. The energy in a mall is lifeless. Shopping has become, like so many other things these days, a very impersonal experience.

This time of year it is especially difficult to be in these malls, because a certain level of panic and frenzy sets in around buying xmas gifts.

Our Holistic Expo introduces a fun stress-free environment for shopping. In other words, rather than tearing though a mall, people can come and get a massage, listen to lovely live music, browse through different handmade gifts, eat healthy food, and meet wonderful people. This is the Third Wave experience we are referring to.

All the things in life that we feel we have to do even though we don't enjoy doing them, can be transformed into fun pleasurable experiences when we live without attachment and live the Third Wave.

What is the difference between a Soul reading and a Tarot or palm reading? - Geoff

There are many different ways of reading a person's energy. I do what I call a "Soul Reading" which is a very wonderful transformational experience. I am able to help people see the areas where they might be blocked from being happy, fulfilled, peaceful, and living their passion and purpose.

Very often we repeat behavioral patterns from past lives, so I help people see what their past-life connections are with their family and friends. This information can be very healing and empowering because it helps us stop making the same mistakes over and over again.

During a Soul reading I can look at a person without seeing their ego self, rather I see their Soul self or Higher self and I see what their true life purpose is and why they aren't accomplishing that dharma .

Tarot readings rely more on tarot cards, a deck of 78 picture cards. Palm readers use the lines on a person's hand to give them clues about the clients' present past and future. Numerology is another modality. It is looking at the numbers in a birthday and the letters in a name to get esoteric information about a client.

As you can tell, there are many different modalities and different people use different methods appropriate for their particular personality. There is no right or wrong way to read energy, just make sure that you feel comfortable and trusting of the person doing the reading.

I heard you speaking on the radio last night about Sai Baba. Can you tell me a little more about him please? - Tara

Sai Baba is an Indian Avatar. I was talking about him last night because it was his birthday on November 23rd - he's now 77 years old. An Avatar is someone who has divine qualities, but is in human form. Examples of past Avatars would be Jesus, Moses, Krishna, Buddah. These are people who are very much more evolved and awake than the average human. Sai Baba lives on his ashram in India and people can go and visit him. There is no charge for visiting the ashram, and thousands of people go there every day to be in his presence. I write about Sai Baba in The G-String Theory. He first appeared to me in a dream a couple of years ago, and then I found myself at his ashram in India, by some very synchronistic experiences, last year. Avatars are able to perform healings and manifestations, but most importantly they share an incredible amount of love. That is what sets them apart from other humans. When you are in the presence of an Avatar, you can't find words to describe the calmness, the love, and the peacefulness that fills your whole being.

I am not able to enjoy the holidays because of the stress associated with the shopping, cooking, cleaning etc. I feel stressed because I can't afford to buy gifts every year. Any suggestions? - Sue Ellen

It is true that the Christmas holidays have lost their real meaning. The holidays are now about sending hallmark cards, buying gifts, and being perfect in every way. This is unfortunate because holidays need to be a time of relaxation and joining with family and incorporating God into our lives. Give up on the idea of being perfect because that is merely self judgement - no one is perfect! You do not have to "buy" into the present giving mania. You could make little gifts. Depending on what you enjoy doing you could knit scarves, bake bread or cookies, offer to baby-sit your friends kids. There are many ways to show love which don't include money. Make cards instead of buying them - it's always nicer to get a home-made gift or card. Feel free to break away from the pressure and do things the way they work for you, not the way you've been told they have to be. Try meditating a little every day and keep out of the stores to remain calm!

I don't have any family in N.E. and I can't afford to go home over Christmas/New Year. I'm writing in to tell other people in my situation that it doesn't have to be a depressing time of year if you are all alone. Since becoming involved in the spiritual community (thanks to your radio show!) I don't feel lonely anymore. Your book has also helped me get beyond the holiday blues - I highly recommend people read it to connect with their souls and to remember to keep humor and fun in life. - James

Thank you for sharing your experience. It always helps others to hear that they are not alone. Loneliness is heightened when people mistakenly think that everyone else in the entire world is with their friends and family. It's amazing how many people are by themselves over the holidays, but as I explain in The G-string Theory when we connect with our Souls we never feel lonely again. Most people describe their experience of the holidays as
"I got through them!" Most people are not experiencing the sugary, perfect image of the holidays portrayed on TV. Again, thanks for sharing your message.

My dog is old and he's having a lot of problems walking. He still enjoys eating and going for walks with us, but it is very hard for him to get around and it's hard for all of us to take care of him. Everyone, including the vet, says we need to put him down, but I don't feel right about that. I'm confused because maybe I'm allowing him to suffer.

This is a very painful and very personal decision. There is no right way to handle this. You need to decide what feels right for you and not listen to what anyone else is saying. You obviously love your dog very much and would never try to make him suffer unnecessarily. You can try to think more about the transition of his physical body into spirit so that it is less of a loss and more of a transition. Know, too, that he will always be with you and around you. The most important thing is to keep him comfortable and secure in your love. Perhaps he will pass by himself, if not you can stay close with him and feel when it is that he no longer wants to be carrying his body around. Remember to recognize and thank him for all the beautiful gifts he has brought you.

Please help me understand this dream. It started with my seeing my loved one running up a watery rocky cliff. I was trying to catch up to her and warn her of the rocks beneath the water and tell her to be more careful and all at once we were at the top she went to the left and I could not see her...I looked up in front of me and there was the most beautiful person. He wore a cloth around his waist and had beautiful dark shiny hair parted in the middle. The color of his skin was so beautiful. And then he looked into my eyes with so much love and he raised his right hand palm up... to the sun then lowered it to his heart ,never losing eye contact and filled with so much love. Then I awoke. Please help me understand this dream. Thank you - Donna

You have had a very beautiful visitation in this dream. It feels as though your spirit guide has visited you to bring you a connection with a higher source. He is beautiful, vulnerable and loving but at the same time wanting to give you strength and healing. This is a rare gift that you can treasure. You can ask him to come back again, but I feel that he is around you all the time anyway. The dream also shows me that something very beautiful and healing emerged out of a dangerous situation. It helps you see the gift that appeared in your life out of what felt like a negative incident. Dreams are a wonderful way to connect with angels and spirit guides and you were given that opportunity.

What does it mean from an astrologically that it is the Year of the Goat? - Chris

The Year of the Goat, (also called the Year of the Sheep) comes from Chinese astrology. The Chinese New Year starts at the beginning of February so that's probably why you've been hearing about it. It is said that the goat brings harmony, tranquility, and creative expression. It is a good time to dream and to express those dreams artistically. People born in 1943, '55, '67, '79, '91 and now '03 would have the goat or sheep personality which is very creative and artistic but prone to nervousness and anxiety. These people need to spend much time alone, but also need to be shown love and affection by others. For everyone, this is a good time to take good care of yourself, spend time with family and close friends, try to relax more, and bring out your creative side.

This time of year I find myself getting depressed. It is dark and this winter especially, so cold. I remember as a child that the temperatures got this cold, but somehow it affects me worse now. Is there something wrong with me that I get this way in winter? - Kristie

Winter is my least favorite season as well. We do naturally feel more 'under the weather' when it's dark and cold. When we are outdoors walking around relaxed, there is more of a community feeling so you don't feel as isolated. People tend to get impatient in any weather extremes, but in the very cold there is no time to stand around chatting with a neighbor or a stranger on the street. We go into survival mode simply trying to stay warm. So try to use this time to be introspective. Use it the way plants do - resting and regenerating before the spring. Take more time to read, watch movies, meditate, go to workshops or classes, visit art galleries and museums. Do all those things that we don't want to do once the weather warms up and we can be outdoors again. Make sure that you do get some exercise. Exercising really makes us feel better physically and emotionally. Try and find some classes or work out at home, but it is a sure way to get your spirits up.