The Science of Family: Working with Ancestral Patterns a book by Nikki Mackay
Published by O Books June 2009

“A thoroughly interesting book that gives the reader information on how their life is energetically linked with their family and those who came before them, and also shows how they can resolve some of their current challenges through working with ancestral patterns.” Says Dr David Hamilton, www.drdavidhamilton.com

Your ancestors are a huge part of who, what, where and why you are the way you are today. It is comforting to think of “the ancestors” as something quite far away, unreachable but still there in the background. The reality is it all starts with your parents, who are connected to their parents, who are connected to their parents and so on until it all gets a bit blurry.
Do you know, really know your parents? Do you know you Grandparents? What happened to them, what challenged them, what made them who they are or were? What happened in the family? Where are your roots?
Patterns, energy, events and burdens from the past are carried down and are repeated through generations leaving an emotional, physical and spiritual imprint on the individual as they follow the fates of those that have gone before.
In The Science of Family, Nikki Mackay explores these patterns, their effects and how to work with them using techniques from the world of energy healing, tarot archetypes and family constellations.

"Nikki has combined ancient wisdom with modern science. With her deep insights and depth of wisdom she draws on her own life experiences and ancestral lineage to bring knowledge of others ancestral journeys. Nikki brings us full circle integrating science and mysticism and bringing them together as one once more." Barbara Meiklejohn-Free, The Highland Seer, author of "The Heart of All Knowing".

"A fascinating and accessible introduction to ancestral family patterns. Nikki flawlessly weaves scientific thought, complementary therapies and her own healing experiences into this highly practical and understandable book. I really wanted to know more!"  Donald McKinney, Author of Walking the Mist, Celtic Angels and Why We Howl At the Moon.

"Many of us are unknowingly trapped in patterns of the past that are not necessarily of our own making and yet influence our present experience of life in a myriad of ways. To know who we presently are as individuals and on what foundation our relations to our partner, our family, our friends, our vocation, the culture we live in, the bigger world et cetera, is build, an in-depth exploration of our past is much needed.
In ‘The Science of Family’ Mackay provides just such exploration and in doing so dives deeply into the realms of ancestral patterning to bring forth remarkable insights and a very enlightening view on the dynamic make up of our personal identities and the soul’s journey.
If you seek to cultivate a compassionate understanding of who you really are and wish to make a start unravelling the patterns that hold you back from who you're destined to become, ‘The Science of Family’ is an absolute gem and a wonderful guide book not to be missed!" Maarten Elout, Ceremonialist and facilitator of intensives andworkshops for personal development and spiritual growth. www.maartenelout.com


Author Information: Nikki Mackay is a family constellator, sound therapist, Reiki master and an experienced pyschic medium.  As a medical physicist she has researched the effects of energy healing on the nervous system and published her findings within the scientific and new age community. An experienced intuitive and teacher she established a Holistic retreat centre in Scotland and developed the centre for 3 years. She is now the editor of The WitchHiker's Guide magazine, a guide to all things alternative in Scotland. She also teaches seminars and works with individuals exploring family and ancestral patterns.