December 19, 2024
Lead with what lights you up today. Whether that means donning a beloved outfit or initiating conversations about your favorite topics, prioritize your pleasure. You can even make a game out of counting all the ways you spark joy — for you and you alone. Once your tank is full, connect with others about what brings them delight. When you cultivate your own satisfaction, you’ll be more eager to share it.
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Today, notice where and how your interactions drain you. You may find yourself trapped with the same ol’ energy vampires. Or maybe you’re depleting your resources to serve your community. Whatever the case, it’s time to focus on you. So pause and think before joining any group endeavors. After all, you can’t practice healthy interdependence without tending to your own boundaries. By retreating from the crowd, you’ll discover allies who can help you thrive.
Continue readingDecember 17, 2024
Since Pluto entered Aquarius, you’ve begun an epic transformation into your future self. Imagine being implanted with a cosmic chip that takes your hopes, dreams, and self-confidence to new heights. You 2.0 is in the works. This process will unfurl on its own time over the next two decades, so there’s no need to rush. Instead, tune in to the small shifts and subtle tide changes in your personal world. When you acknowledge your growth, you bolster your belief in your own transformative power.
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When it comes to your intimate partnerships, romantic or platonic, you may want to hold your tongue today. Even the most innocent comments could set off firecrackers. If your discussions become surprisingly inflammatory, resist the soap-opera theatrics. And try not to escalate tiffs. Instead, recenter. Tunnel inward. Take time to reflect. This pause will help you respond with clarity and kindness. Though combustion is in the ether right now, this period can teach you a powerful lesson: The more you self-regulate, the better you foster intimacy.
Continue readingDecember 15, 2024
This Full Moon, your pleasures and muses are multiplying. Embrace the adaptive nature of your inspiration as a sign that your tastes are evolving. Maybe you’ll feel a sudden urge to drop in on that photography class. Or maybe you’ll be called to add edible flowers to your green tea ice cream recipe. Whatever your delights, celebrate the details. Savor the harmony of those discordant flavors or that beam of light falling perfectly on your subject’s cheek. Variety is truly the spice of life. So let yourself sample it all.
Continue readingDecember 14, 2024
Mercury retrograde is almost over. Catch your breath and anchor yourself. In the final days of the messenger planet’s backtrack, double-check the details of your social plans. Take an extra beat before gossiping in the group chat. And be kind to yourself if you make a mistake. Delays and miscommunications are also invitations to review, rework, and readjust with your community as needed. This is the home stretch. You’ve got this.
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