Hello, wonderful people,

Just a very quick addition this week to say that essential oils and base oil, supplied by Ancient Wisdom, can now be ordered from the Essential Oils page. I've been using Ancient Wisdom oils for a few years now (along with some other favs like Neal's Yard Remedies and Amphora) and I have not been disappointed. The quality is good and they're not new on the block. You can view more here. The order form is at the bottom of that page and it's simple and easy to fill out. If this method works okay, I might sell all our items like this from this site allowing us to focus more on therapies rather than digitally updating retail stock. Most buyers are in-person anyway, so a more manual "purchase order" system feels like it could be the way to go for the Kia Ora website.

Have a wonderful Easter / Ostara everyone :)

Dianna xxx

I hope you are all well and have enjoyed today's sunshine. The view across the sea is beautiful today from Kia Ora Lounge.

Clicking on the button above will take you to the home of these essences where much is written about them and you can easily purchase them. You can also purchase them from the Kia Ora website. If you are local, there is an option at checkout on both of those websites to choose "local pick-up" (from Bedhampton, Havant), which means you don't have to pay postage. You will have to travel to location (PO9) as we don't deliver by hand.

Over the past two years, the Between Worlds Series is the most notable set of essences I've made, very much aligned with planetary happenings and global world events. They have been helpful to a small group of people up until now, and I'm delighted to make them available to all. Do take a look and read all about them. It is the first and only set I've created since the KUTA Essences.

At the moment, they are only available as single essences. I'm looking to also sell them as a set of five - which would make a lovely gift - but the packaging and inserts need thinking on at the moment, so more news on that in the future. Just as I am hoping to be able to run a KUTA Essences workshop soon, I will also run a Heart Warrior Essences workshop that will cover the "behind the scenes" elements of these essences' creation.

I'm also going to leave you all with a bit of impromptu feedback I received this morning (which I was over the moon about) referencing Carer's Strength...

Schools have broken up for Easter and I am looking forward to what I hope is a relaxed couple of weeks studying and working with herbs (both of which I find restful and joyous!). So, recuperation and some earth-loving is my aim.

There is a partial solar eclipse on Beltane this year, where both the new moon and the sun will be in Taurus. Beltane always reminds me of when Alastair and I made KUTA-1 at Stanton Drew Stone Circle - the experience was phenomenal - so I, personally, sense a need to revisit that particular essence, or perhaps the KUTA system as a whole. There is a sense with this particular eclipse of things being shaken up globally, but also a deep certainty that if you are on your path and happy within yourself, you will bypass the "shaking" without too much trouble. But perhaps we can say that about anything? Happiness is certainly an important key to living in a higher state of consciousness and avoiding the things you don't want to get sucked into.

But the eclipse is towards the end of the month. Next week is nearer, and I feel rest, recuperation, rekindling joy, saving energy, making energy, and not rushing, are important traits to take on board to make next week easier. Perhaps you'll find those elements useful for your own life, too.

Have a wonderful week, and I recommend looking up on clear nights and adoring the stars.

Bright wishes and Happy Easter / Ostara,

​Dianna xxx

This 3-hour workshop talks you through building your personal "altar", why it's important, how to cleanse both your space and you; what to do if you have no space(!); create boundaries around you, the purpose of "tools of power", anointing oils, and more. You'll also go home with a couple of creations!

If you have struggled with decisions, moving forward, finding peace at home, feeling settled, hearing your own voice, certainty and security, you may find this workshop useful.

 Small group of up to 10 - tickets go on a first come, first serve basis.

Drinks and snacks available.

Lots of updates, guys! I hope you're all well and happy, and keeping warm under this rather cold, bright sun that brings the snow as well as some random warmth.

I sowed tomato and cucumber seeds a week ago and placed them very neatly in the greenhouse which I had tidied completely and rearranged, ready for spring. Then it got really cold and I thought there was no way the seeds would grow, even in the greenhouse. Along came the gusts of wind we had mid-week and over went my greenhouse! What a mess - soil and pots everywhere! But sure enough, my seeds definitely won't grow because they've been flung out of their pots! Anyway, that's life. I tidied it all up and will sow them again next week. The moral of that little story is, of course, don't let a bit of a challenge - a turn of the wheel - put you off doing what you want to do.

I was inspired to offer this because my hands have suffered more than they ever used to since being a mum, and since I made my own hand cream for myself they have gotten so much better! They never feel dry anymore and the minute they do, I rub some on and it lasts hours. All details are on my herbal website - made for you with herbs, essential oils, and essences. There are also bespoke lip balms available from mid-April.

Containing two KUTA Essences, as well as four beautiful pure essential oils (which includes Rose) and crystal and angelic energies, this very popular cleansing and transformational spray as been relabelled and is now ready for sale. Sold in amber glass bottles, postage is still only £3.95 to any UK address. (Tip: 50ml is the perfect handbag size.)

All the of the above items are available to purchase here on this website, or from Dianna's own Heart Warrior Herbs site.

On the tail of my little greenhouse story above, I suspect a few challenges lie ahead for some people, and perhaps - based on other little synchronicities I've been aware of this week - along the lines of who we get on with and who we don't. The key here is to always ask yourself, "How is the situation that I am in benefitting me?" because you will be getting something out of it if you are still in it. Accept responsibility for that part - you get something out of it, whether that is financial, emotional, or whatever. Then ask yourself, "Is that benefit still worth it, or has that changed?" And you are allowed to change. Circumstances do constantly change, as do people, and you don't have to stay where you were. You have permission to leave.

On that note, below is my card for you that I've just drawn. Take from it what you will based on any words, numbers, and images, and have a wonderful and empowered week ahead.

​Dianna xxx