Are you ready to dream big? Bare minimum, if you’re not already, the sun transitioning into the sign of Pisces on February 18th might provide you with some pretty intense night visions. As the sun shifts from the detached, innovative sign of Aquarius to the emotionally-charged, imaginative sign of Pisces, our recently acquired ideas may start to take on a whole new life. Pisces is a dreamy energy that is interested in what is beyond the veil. As such, this... Read more
I am a spiritual person, but I have good days, and I have bad days. In other words, I’m having a whole human experience over here. On top of that, I am neurotic. So, now that that’s out of the way, we can move on to more important things like what I do to cope with my anxiety, how spirituality plays a key role, and how I merge the two of those in one of the most inconspicuous of ways.... Read more
Early the other morning, I heard a voice yelling my name. Repeatedly. I responded with an exasperated “What?” before my eyes opened to find myself lying in my bed, with my husband staring directly into my soul. Naturally, I was creeped out—and I had questions: How long have you been staring at me? Do you always watch me sleep? Do I need to call security? As it turns out, apparently, my dream “what” had been clearly audible in this realm.... Read more
It has long been speculated the Valentine’s Day emerged from Lupercalia. While there are no definitive links, there are some striking similarities between the two. In this article, I wanted to dig deeper into both. Despite Roman ancestry, I don’t officially celebrate either of these days. For one, blood sacrifices are generally frowned upon, and I’m typically quite fond of my dogs. For Valentine’s Day, the commercialization never sat right with my desire to be free of societal pressures. I... Read more
First, I must state that working towards our goals is of utmost importance. When we practice magick, we are setting an intention, but we must also do the mundane work alongside it. Most often, I use this type of magick to weigh the prosperity odds in my favor. When I do, I will find an unexpected check in the mail, money left in old coat pockets, or a business opportunity that falls in my lap. These are often small sums,... Read more
Despite being frowned upon by local laws and ordinances, a portion of my youth was spent having bonfires—and drinks—on our local coastline. As a Florida native, this is a favored pastime amongst many who reside here. When I dredge up this memory, it is so clear, it’s almost as if I am there even though it’s been a solid twenty years. I can picture the delinquent, teenage version of myself basking in the elements with a clarity I’m rarely granted.... Read more
Last year, I ended up spontaneously moving homes. And when I say spontaneous, I mean the homeowner decided that he wanted to raise the rent exponentially and decided he couldn’t do that to us. Luckily, we landed on our feet. The following day, we secured a smaller space in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by woods. However, this space was only ever meant to get us by. As such, another move is in the cards this year. With this impending move... Read more
What do the Hermit card and a 12th House Profection year have in common? For starters, both the year and the tarot card indicate a journey of self-reflection that often takes place in solitude. This journey can feel as if we’re in a cosmic limbo as we navigate the intricacies of ourselves. 12th House Profection: A Scheduled Intermission Annual profections start the day you are born. At that very moment, you enter your 1st house profection year. By your first... Read more
Are you ready to shake things up? If you’re not, the sun transitioning into the sign of Aquarius might just encourage you to stray from the land of monotony into the land of the uncharted. With the sun shifting from the studious sign of Capricorn into the rebellious sign of Aquarius, we can take the plans and goals we’ve set in the previous season and expand upon them with an original spin in the next. Aquarius is an intellectual energy... Read more
Friday the 13th is upon us. Indeed, today is the first of two Fridays that fall on the 13th day this year, with the latter arriving in October. In Western culture, rarely is this date met with indifference. This date is often either feared or revered, depending on perspective. In fact, fear of this date is so prevalent there is a designated term for the condition: paraskevidekatriaphobia. Alternatively, triskaidekaphobia is the psychological term for fear of the number 13. Author,... Read more
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