Contents, Issue 78 - Autumn 2009

Editorial
Simon Best

Worldshift2012 launched at British Museum
A new worldwide network announces its urgent Declaration

Harmonically guided evolution – the real missing link?
Richard Merrick argues that geometric design is present at the molecular and quantum level

Metatronic Healing - purification with new energetic frequencies
Pippa Merivale imparts ‘Attunements’ and ‘Transmissions’ energized by angelic ‘instruction’

Re-discovering the essential feminine - a shamanic perception
Eliana Harvey describes a shamanic approach for women wishing to reclaim their inner power

AtlasProfilax -- re-aligning the Atlas to release pain
Fiona Westwood reveals a novel technique that promises relief from many painful conditions

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?
Dr Damien Downing offers an alternative, nutritional option to swine flu vaccination

Using mantras to balance your chakras
Simon Heather describes how to use special ‘bija’ mantras to balance the chakras

Acai berry
How this ‘superfood’ benefits Brazil’s children and Rainforest

Readers’ survey
Give your opinion on what you’d like to see covered in Caduceus

Regular columns

New Global Festivals – Steve Nation
Focus on climate change and peace

Poetry: In Tune with the Spirit
Jay Ramsay reflects on the poetry of Ruth Pitter           

Books
CHILL: A reassessment of global warming theory
Worldshift2012: Making Green Business, New Politics & Higher Consciousness Work
Vision of Albion - The Key to the Holy Grail
Did Jesus come to Britain?
When Jesus lived in India
Chalice Well: The story of a living sanctuary

Briefings
Computer-based CBT therapy treats depression and anxiety effectively at home
ICNM launches complementary medicine awards
Thyroid health and iodine therapy seminar
Sweeteners reduce kidney function
World Puja Network celebrates 10 years
Major studies support cancer risk from mobile phones

Editorial

Our dramatic cover, contrasting ‘Venusian (or Harmonic) Woman’ with the well-known Vitruvian Man, presents a contemporary update to 'da Vinci’s' famous image, emphasizing the drive to balance feminine energies with the masculine and acknowledge the rise of the sacred feminine – a theme of at least one article in this issue. Probably the first and last time Caduceus will feature a full-frontal, naked woman on its cover! – but I hope tastefully and to convey a profound and important message that will resonate with all women.

But, first, the lead article by Richard Merrick – who designed the cover – is perhaps one of the most significant scientific articles Caduceus has published. He proposes nothing less than that evolution is driven and determined by an underlying mathematical reality expressed by sacred geometry and other fundamental ratios and proportions that, ultimately, suggest a pre-existing reality – or ‘Designer’.

His compelling overview of the geometry and ratios that are expressed in many area of science and art, from DNA and molecular structure to music and the solar system, will be expanded upon in his part 2 article, which promises to be equally stimulating.

One particular geometric figure, the Metatronic Cube, finds further expression in our interview with Pippa Merivale, who describes the angelic experiences that led her to develop Metatronic Life. The enduring transformative effect the ‘attunements’ and ‘transmissions’ have had on those experiencing them testifies to the extraordinary power of the ‘new’ frequencies that Pippa has been energised to transmit.
 
Speaking of special frequencies, Simon Heather describes the properties of the seven chakras, their bodily connections and the ability of special mantras to purify and balance them. As many previous articles have shown, this again demonstrates the power of sound to beneficially affect the functioning of the body.

Eliana Harvey explores the shamanic approach to restoring the power of the sacred feminine for women searching to re-connect with their authentic selves and primal power. The symbol of the Green Woman underlines the need to balance male and female energies and echoes the theme of Venusian Woman reflected on the cover.

A technique for relieving long-term pain by adjusting the Atlas bone is described by Fiona Westwood which, hopefully, may bring relief to those prepared to experience it. Personally, I can vouch that I found it beneficial.

Finally, whether to be vaccinated against swine flu is a question that most readers are having to face; Dr Downing’s article describes the pros and cons, agendas, safety issues and an alternative, nutritional approach to boosting your immune system – not just against swine flu but against all illnesses!

There is much information on the Web questioning the various agendas surrounding the virus and I recommend readers to investigate these, especially the huge benefits of vitamin D for a range of illnesses, by visiting the websites listed.

Caduceus has survived a difficult year, in no small part thanks to our new website, designed and maintained by our highly capable webmistress and administrator Sharon Petty, to whom we offer our profound thanks. It has also continued thanks to you, our readers and subscribers, whose support we gratefully appreciate -- especially those who re-subscribe promptly, thus saving us further expense.

We wish you all a very relaxing and regenerative, festive season!

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