What astrology has taught me
I first discovered astrology at a time in my life when I was stuck. For one, my obsessive desire to be a successful artist seemed to have run aground and I wondered was the Universe working…
Author: Sheridan Kennedy
I'm Doctor Jewels, creator, writer and practical mystic...
I believe that when we embrace our materiality and own our innate wisdom and joy, we access authentic well-being for ourselves, those around us, and for the planet.
Ultimately everything I do is centred around a simple desire... to restore a sense of magic, mystery and wonder to the world.
7 tips for the perfect engagement ring
Do you have a special woman that you’d like to gift a piece of jewellery like an engagement or anniversary ring? And you really want that piece to reflect her individuality, that certain something you know…
3 things I no longer believe about my body
From when I was a teenager until well into my thirties I believed the usual amount of guff we women are fed about our bodies and their general unworthiness. Too fat, too skinny, thighs too big,…
art | intention | materiality | treasures
About symbols. Or, why I’m so over jewels with words stamped on them.
I’m prepared to admit that I’m a jewel snob. And I’m also going to be a cranky pants. I’ve had enough of bracelets stamped with your ‘bespoke’ word, like ‘love’ and ‘peace’ and ‘harmony’. And maybe…
But you ARE your body. Here’s why.
I’ve heard a few people comment lately, following a period of challenging illness, that in the end they discover they are not their bodies. They are something more transcendental, more unfettered and free. I always feel…
5 steps to your perfect custom-design jewel
So you’ve been looking for a very special ring but nothing you’ve seen is really grabbing you and screaming ‘I’m the one!’ Or perhaps you have just decided that you deserve that fabulous piece of jewellery…
The Solstice Gateway
[this post relates to the astrological phenomena of Uranus square Pluto that was active from 2013 to 2015. What happened then is still relevant now]. There’s a revolution underway. Can you feel it – the pressure…
bodyfulness | gems | intention | materiality | wellbeing
7 steps to creating an intentional jewel
The power of your intentions. One of my favourite books The Intention Experiment by Lynne McTaggart, is an in-depth study of just how much of a difference intention can make. It’s a fascinating read if you…
Does the body get in the way of mindfulness?
Back in 2009 when I was a phd student, and exploring the science of consciousness, I put myself forth as a guinea pig for several experiments conducted by other students at the Institution I attended. Electrodes…
Why you don’t want to be right
Saturn is currently marching through Scorpio [that’s if you’re reading this before October 2015!]– and all you Scorps with birthdays in mid-November are you feeling the pressure? Scorpio is always about lessons in power. Both clean…
Valentine, saint or sinner?
Half the population consider Valentine’s Day the most romantic day of the year and a great excuse for a night of indulgent dinner and loving each other up. The other half of the population (the cynics…
What’s all this fuss about wellness?
Ok I confess, I’m a word nerd. There was a time in my now dimmed past when my fav way to spend a Sunday morning involved a toke, a dance around the lounge to a most…