Dear Readers,

The month of February was originally named Februarius by the ancient Romans, meaning “of Februa”, which is the Roman festival of purification, traditionally held on February fifteenth.

However, most of us associate the month of February with other special days including Ground Hog’s Day in which, as dictated by folklore, the timely arrival of Spring and it’s seasonal rebirth of life is predicted every February 2^nd by the existence or nonexistence of the ground hog’s shadow.

We have come to associate many members of the animal kingdom with the progression of the seasons.  Lambs and rabbits can be associated with the theme of Spring time, while owls and deer can be associates with Autumn. 

 To honor the friendship we share with those of the animal kingdom, Merlian News has created a new category dedicated to the holistic care of animals, entitled, Animal World.

Finally, please remember to keep checking Holistic USA and Holistic New York for updated information on psychic news and events throughout the country as well as the New York area.  

We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to the magazine, and for your feed back.  We look forward to receiving more articles in the future. 

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New Items Posted in Merlian News

Interview With Hans Holzer
Merryn Jose interviews author and parapsychologist Hans Holzer, as he describes his personal and professional experiences in the field.

Feng Shui Masters Training
The New York Open Center offers a professional certificate program in the ancient art of Feng Shui.

'Expand Your Horizons' With Katonah's Continuing Ed Program
This spring the Katonah-Lewisboro Continuing Education Program For Adults is offering a myriad of holistic, spiritual, and educational classes to help you "expand your horizons".

Chakra Alignment Series:Third Chakra
Kundalini yoga experts Ravi Singh and Ana Brett introduce their "Special Chakra Alignment Series" which is an 8 part series on balancing the chakras. This month they discuss the Third Chakra, also known as the Navel Center or the Manipura Chakra.

Spiritual DIY 12: New Year's resolutions- Don't Make Them!
We all make resolutions with such good intentions each year, but feel miserable if we fail to keep them. Sahar has revolutionary advice!' Prediciton magazine, Jan 2005.

Feb 25th: Tarot & Alchemy
The New York Open Center hosts a workshop on Tarot & Alchemy featuring psychotherapist and tarot expert Ellen Goldberg, for an event of self realization and our relationship with the tarot.

The M.A. Degree in Integral Counseling Psychology
The New York Open Center offers the opportunity to earn a graduate degree in Integral Counseling Psychology in partnership with the California Institute Of Integral Studies.