A list of my “Astrology for Creators” columns that appear in “The Artful Mind” magazine (an art publication in the Berkshires, Massachusetts).

“Subject is too Dark” is a choreography created by Sarah Power which dives deep into the subconscious and intuitive ways of being through the practice of “Authentic Movement.” The performers spent several weeks connecting together in movement while blindfolded to create a piece which speaks of searching for connection and the light within. What follows is a discussion with the piece’s choreographer, Sarah Power, about the relationships of this practice and artwork to the development of intuition, empathy and energy sensitivity.

It comes as no surprise that there is a connection between the arts and hypnosis. The state of trance plays a vital role in the creation and experience of the arts. In some cases, the hypnotist can be a vital aid to an artist when developing their creativity, resolving a creative block or coping with stress. Trance can also aid in the appreciation of the arts. One such case is with the composer, Sergei Rachmaninoff, who after receiving much negative criticism about his work, spiralled into a depression which lasted 3 years and turned to hypnosis from Dr. Nikolai Vladimirovich Dahl for assistance.

This article proposes the term “artist-healer” as a practice done by professionals where art and healing are intertwined in such a way that they are one in the same. While this phenomenon (or genre) of the artist-healer stretches as far back as early Shamans who used artistic tools and performance in their rituals, this article will discuss this genre in the context of the work of Swiss artist-healer, Emma Kunz (1892-1963).