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.…
Who Can You Trust? Cultivating Discrimination in the Age of Information and AI
Cultivating discrimination and intuition is essential in today’s world. These are challenging times that can be confusing and overwhelming. We have more access to information than at any other time in history, and yet, somehow, we feel less certain than ever before. Who can we trust when we are constantly flooded with news, opinions, and perspectives pulling our attention in…
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…
Life Is a Mirror: Why What Happens to You Is Actually Happening From You
Life is a mirror. There are moments when something painful happens, and the first thing you think is: “Why is this happening to me?” It’s the most human response, and it may feel true, but it is the one question that will keep you stuck longer than anything else, because it rests on the belief that you are separate from…