About the Heart Moon Institute™
My name is Diane Zander. I am a Registered Nurse, Reiki Master and consultant who enjoys photography, writing and connecting with nature. I have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years.
Many years ago, I was confronted with a core issue forcing me to explore my world. With the assistance from God, Mother Nature, Indigenous Healers and my willingness to heal the wounds of the past, I am now, embracing my authentic self. Today, I am trusting my intuition, and allowing love to fill my heart instead of fear, doubt and shame.
Traveling to sacred places around the world including the Amazon Rain Forest, the Andes, Africa, India, South America, Australia, China, Tibet, New Zealand and the Hawaiian Islands has been personally as well as professionally transforming. I am honored to be founder of Heart Moon Institute and welcome creative input. Enjoy more Photos
The Birth of Heart Moon
The name Heart Moon came about when one night coming home from work, I looked up at the sky and I became mesmerized by the beauty, grace and love emanating from the full moon.
Guided to capture that moment, I took this image with my 35 mm camera. I was shocked when the photo was developed.
The moon was transformed into a heart. Upon a closer look, wings appearing to look like an angel embraced the heart. A blessed gift from the universe!
Heart Moon was born.
My Spiritual Journey
July, 2001 - Intensive study with the Quechua people of the High Andes, Otavalo, Ecuador. An in-depth study with the Shuar tribe of Ecuadorian Amazon Rain Forest.
September, 2001 - Intensive study with Credo Mutwa, a Zulu shaman and elder in South Africa.
December, 2001 - A month long pilgrimage to India including the Himalayas, home of the Dali Lama.
February, 2002 - Returned to the Amazon Rain Forest to participate in my own Vision Quest with a Shuar shaman/elder.
April, 2002 - Intensive study of Hawaiian Huna on the Island of Kauai, HI.
July, 2002 - Returned to Kauai, Hawaii to participate in a Huna Quest.
January, 2003 - Journeyed for a week to the Mayan Ruins in Yucatan, Mexico.
February, 2003 - Week long Medicine for the Earth gathering with Sandra Ingerman. This workshop focused on how to transform environmental pollution by learning to transmute our own negative beliefs, attitudes, and energy. This workshop took place in Costa Rica.
March, 2003 - Sold my home in New Jersey and moved to Oahu, Hawaii.
June, 2003 - Medicine for the a Earth teaching with Sandra Ingerman and a healing quest to John of God, The Miracle Man of Brazil, Abadiania, Brazil.
September, 2003 - Journey to the Australian Outback for 6 weeks to learn about the aboriginal traditions and connect ith the ancient Rain Forest and snorkel in the.
October, 2003 - Relocated to the Big Island of Hawaii.
April, 2004 - Returned to India to gain a deeper appreciation of a third world country and learn the importance of being humble and nonjudgmental.
September, 2004 - Journeyed to Thailand, Nepal, and Tibet. Gained a deep appreciation and gratitude for my own freedom of speech and religion.
November, 2004 - Journeyed to the North Island of New Zealand to Explore the possibility of relocating there in the distant future.
March, 2005 - Pilgrimage to Mayan sacred sites in Mexico, including Palenque, Yaxchillan, Tonina, and Bonampak. This Pilgrimage embraced the first spring equinox since the Harmonic convergence and included a peace and Healing ceremony for the victims of the Asian tsunami.
December 2004. to September, 2005 - Sound Healing teacher training workshop. Tom Kenyon. Seattle, Washington.
September to October, 2005 - Pilgrimage to Egypt. Visited the sacred sites, including Giza plateau, the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids, Luxor, Karnak Temple, and Dendera.
January, 2006 - Relocated to New Zealand and became a permanent resident.
October, 2006 - Swam with the Humpback Whales in Vava'u, Tonga. One of the most amazing experiences of my life.
November, 2006 - Journeyed to Teotihuacan, Mexico, to experience and embrace the ancient Aztec civilization in Teotihuacan and climb the pyramids of the moon, sun and feathered serpent.
June to August, 2007 - Swam with the humpback whales in Niue and gained a profound understanding of the meaning of love.
September to October, 2007 - Traveled to China, and participated in a Taoist meditation and Internal alchemy, retreat. Continued on my own and explored Putuoshan, one of 4 sacred Buddhist sites in China. Gained an important lesson in living in the moment.
January, 2008 - Returned back to Hawaii to continue my journey and be of service to humanity.
June 2008 - The Peruvian Adventure; To explore the Amazon Rain Forest and sacred Inca sites including Macchu Picchu.