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An eclipse, a new moon, and the start of the Lunar New Year collide with the bold energy of the red fire horse—and we use that cosmic spark to talk about real, practical change. We sit down with Merrill Black, a licensed clinical social worker, Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and Life Force Yoga practitioner, to explore how energy work helps us move from anxiety and stagnation into clarity and momentum.

Merrill Black, LCSW shares how she bridges clinical tools like CBT with Reiki and light body healing, describing why some shifts happen without touch and why the “quantum field” makes distance irrelevant. We get specific about the differences between Reiki and light body work, what clients actually feel, and how intention and attention shape the results. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can ground indoors, we’ve got you covered: from potted plants and wood floors to water rituals and simple earthing bands, we map out accessible ways to steady your nervous system.

We also talk timing and symbolism—how eclipses reveal the hidden, why a “one year” invites new beginnings, and how the elements in your chart can guide the practices that fit you best. Meryl opens a window into her channeling circles and group meditations, where messages from guides and card pulls offer direction and comfort during uncertain times. Then we get hands-on with Life Force Yoga: targeted breath, mudras, sound, and visualization that meet your mood first—calming anxiety more effectively than generic deep breathing and lifting low energy with care.

Underneath the techniques is a simple, urgent truth: love is the most powerful energy we can choose. From limiting doom-scrolling to sending heart-centered light to the world, from a kind word to a held door, every act shifts the field. Ready to ground, reset, and move with purpose? Press play, subscribe for more energy-savvy conversations, and leave a review to share the practice you’ll try this week.“You can attend virtually.

Email me via my website: MerrillBlackLCSW.life or CelestialRadianceCenter.com. Office: 914-422-1511.”

Contact Joan Kaylor, MSEd, LPC at Joan@joankaylor.com