Human existence, as a whole, can be an uncertain experience. As such, it’s natural to look for signs and patterns in our everyday lives to make sense of the world around us. Finding meaning isn’t just comforting on a surface level but rather on a deeply evolutionary level. According to a journal penned by Mark Mattsen at the National Library of Medicine, “the fundamental function of the brains of all animals is to encode and integrate information acquired from the... Read more
Winter is the time of year when the days are growing shorter. The world around us begins to creep into a slower pace. It’s a time when the trees around us are shedding their leaves to preserve their energy and outlast the harsh winter temperatures. Other vegetation may die out or remain dormant throughout the winter, only to reemerge in Spring. During this time, some animals will stockpile food, hibernate, or —if they’re lucky— migrate entirely. Humans, historically and modern... Read more
‘Tis the season. Sagittarius Season, that is, when the sun moves into the more optimistic and exuberant sign of Sagittarius. The sun enters Sagittarius on November 22nd this year and will remain there until December 21st. This astrological period arrives on the heels of Scorpio Season, and it’s a reprieve from the more intense, transformative energy of Scorpio. Sagittarius’s energy is significantly more lighthearted than its predecessor. Whereas Scorpio asks us to look inward, Sagittarius is a sign of expansion... Read more
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