Birth

One of the many projects that has consumed my time as of late is the expansion of my holistic health practice. I've branched out and taken on a partner in a new venture that falls into alignment with my spiritual values. While the overall purpose of this new venture is applying hypnosis and other holistic techniques to improve the quality of life, particularly of families, we've chosen to focus on the beginning of life. Candra, my partner, compliments my holistic background with her scientific training as a physical therapist. Her earthy, practical nature also compliments (and grounds) my geminid nature. Together we've developed a new birthing method that brings mind, body, and spirit into harmony and prepares women and their partners who want to experience natural childbirth.

So far I'm really impressed with the results of what we are doing. Our friends have gratefully been willing participants at this early juncture. Candra herself is in her ninth month of pregnancy, and will be the final test case. We will have had different levels of involvement in the various pregnancies. The last one was the most intense.

A friend of mine was very much interested in a natural childbirth experience after feeling she had been robbed of that experience the first time around by unnecessary interventions. She was open-minded and definitely goal-oriented toward having a better experience. Candra and I worked our magic (figuratively, but it was magical nonetheless) by presenting her with the knowledge that enabled her to tap into her own inner power, using the power of her mind and her spiritual connections, to allow her body to open to its natural rhythms.

We also assisted at her birth, which was a home birth. It was AMAZING! It was my first experience at a birth other than when I gave birth to Sophia. It was truly a magical experience. The energy that moves through a birthing woman is absolutely incredible. The miracle that takes place is a moving testament to the sublime. I used the power of words to bring the mind into harmony with the spirit body and emotional body. I used the power of touch to move energies and release tension.

I arrived at my birthing friend's house at 2:40am or so, only a few minutes after the midwife arrived, and she gave birth at 3:39am, completely naturally in the comfort of her own home. It was incredible. I could feel the power and presence of the three Goddesses and Diana Claria, who is always with me, but very much involved in the process, which is Her forte. I was a priestess in a way I have never been before. I want to bring this beautiful experience to other women. I had such a wonderful experience myself when I gave birth to my daughter. All women who so desire should have a magical initiation into motherhood as I did, as my friend did this second time around. It's time we reclaim this incredible process and revivify it with the magic that it truly is.

Candra will be giving birth in the next few weeks. I am so happy that I will be able to be there for her and Aquilus to assist in the beautiful birth of my godson. May Diana Claria share Her love and guidance with us.