Venus just turned retrograde at 8° Scorpio, and it will meet with the Sun and Mercury retrograde later in the month, before moving to Libra. Venus retrogrades only about once every 18-19 months, and this one is unusual, as it closes a cycle that began in 1930. But what does Venus retrograde in Scorpio mean, and how can you move…
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How to Get Into a Creative Flow State Instead of Forcing Things
Have you noticed that when you embark on a creative endeavor, the trying often becomes an obstacle? That is because the focus needs to be on how to achieve a creative flow state instead of trying to force preconceived or fixed ideas. You must become a vehicle of your inherent creative energy; in essence, choosing non-action, or action without ego.…
The Fastest Way to Transform Your Life Is to Stop Lying to Yourself
Would you like a shortcut to transform your life? Most people do. Perhaps a ritual, a mantra, a vision board, a new affirmation to say in the mirror until it sticks. It is appealing because it feels like progress. At least you’re doing something! Unfortunately, it can also be just a creative way of avoiding the inner work needed for…
Why the People Who Trigger You Are Your Best Teachers
You may think that the people who trigger you are mean or have something against you. You’re going about your day, and then someone dismisses you, criticizes you, or just talks in a way that makes you cringe. Suddenly, you’re not yourself anymore. You become reactive, defensive, maybe even angry or a bit unhinged. And then, you feel embarrassed. You…
Why Jupiter in Leo Is the Boost You Need for Personal and Spiritual Growth
Today (June 30, 2026) is the beginning of the Jupiter in Leo transit that will continue until July 26, 2027. The largest planet in our solar system is traveling through the most radiant, big-hearted sign of the zodiac. If you have felt like something in you has been waiting for permission to show up fully, this transit is going to…
The Stories We Tell Ourselves: The Hidden Cost of a Fixed Identity
The stories we tell ourselves (and others) about ourselves come at a high cost. There is a version of you that you have been defending for years. You might not even notice you are doing it, but it shows up in how you explain yourself to others, in the way you respond when your choices are questioned, and in the…
Why It Is Urgent to Deepen Your Spiritual Practices Now
As the world becomes more intense and chaotic, we need to deepen our spiritual practices to remain balanced. But you don’t have to go live in a cave or a monastery; you can integrate them into your everyday activities. Right now, there’s a collective unraveling taking place. People are afraid, reactive, and deeply unsure of what’s real anymore. Old structures…