ABOUT MARIA

Maria Hayden is a geomancer, dowser and space clearer, based in Co Wicklow, just south of Dublin, Ireland, but also working from Southwest London and travelling throughout the British Isles. On occasion, Maria can also facilitate internationally based clients. Geomancy tends to be broken into two principal fields of interest. The first deals with the energy in homes and business premises, usually those that are out of energetic balance with their occupants and thus feel uncomfortable in some way, and need to be brought back into harmony with their occupants and environment. The second regards increasing our understanding of at ancient sacred sites, as well as the construction of labyrinths and other new sacred spaces. Both aspects of geomancy cinsider our relationship with landscape and all that surrounds us, including the world of Spirit.

Maria is one of a growing number of geomancers to feel that both strands are equally valuable and fascinating and that each has a significant role to play in a world where many, including large corporations, feel that materialism alone is not enough.

What this means in practice is that, on one hand, Maria may be called to properties that are suffering from geopathic stress or a variety of other energy problems, an aspect of the work that frequently involves dowsing, earth acupuncture, space clearing and spirit release skills, as well as possible aura healing for the clients themselves. As every space is different and every person is different, each situation is unique and interesting and it is very rewarding to hear feedback of some of the wonderful life changes that people have felt free to make afterwards. However, Maria is also passionate about the importance of sacred space to our souls, and delights in working with clients and other practioners in the creation of personal or community sacred spaces such as labyrinths. She is happy to offer workshops and talks on a range of topics to groups of all ages.

A chance encounter with an inspiring earth healer and energy practioner almost a decade ago led Maria to realise that many of us understand much more about our homes than the purely physical details of flooring, lighting and soft furnishings, although we may not have the vocabulary to articulate this. She also quickly grasped that when the underlying energies in our spaces are out of harmony with ourselves and our needs and wants, this causes us stress, ultimately leading in many cases to dis-ease, and even disease.

Being naturally sensitive to energy, and with equally sensitive children who suffered a range of symptoms, from asthma to a constant unexplained “sore tummy” to nightmares, as well as “seeing” black blobs of energy, spirits and energy lines in the house, led Maria to having a geomancer clear the energy in her own home. The difference in the energy spoke for itself; far from feeling heavy and stressful, as well as looking quite gloomy in spite of every shade of yellow under the sun having been applied liberally to the walls, it now felt light, relaxed, happy and sparkling. It seemed so much easier to breathe and even the cut flowers appeared to last longer. The children too were much happier about sleeping in their own rooms, and the room that previously no one used (much of the family clutter was dumped in there) became Maria’s own personal haven, and her favourite room in the house (clearing it out suddenly didn’t seem like a huge problem anymore).

It was the realisation that, in English-speaking countries at least, there seems to be very little public awareness of both the detrimental energies that may be found in our homes and workplaces, coupled with the recognition that many of these problems can be treated effectively, with a significant knock-on beneficial impact on people’s health, happiness and family life that proved the catalyst in her life. This lead Maria to embark on a professional geomancy training programme, in addition to undertaking training as a professional space clearer and instinctive feng shui practioner. She has continued to add to her skills over the interim period.

Maria is an active member of a number of professional bodies, including The Geomancy Group of which she is a founding member, The British Society of Dowsers (Council Member), and the said BSD’s Earth Energies Special Interest Group, of which she is Chair. Maria has also contributed as a member of the editorial team for the journals of all three groups and is a member of The Labyrinth Society.