In October of this year, I finally received my ADHD diagnosis. While the diagnosis was a relief, it also made me frustrated and sad. For many years, ADHD has been the unnamed source of sensory issues and my learning disability. Having to come to terms with the ways I could have had an easier time earning my degrees, not to mention just being a functioning human is not a fun pastime.
You know when someone enters the room and the mood shifts dramatically? Do you feel like it takes you forever to unwind in your own home or room? You may have energy attached to you that isn’t yours. We encounter multiple energies and environments every day, and we often don’t realize what we take or allow in our energetic space does matter.
Read MoreFlorida Water is best known for its use in spiritual practices in cleansing and purification rituals. It’s most popular among South American shamans, where it’s believed to protect against malevolent spirits when wearing sweet scents and perfumes to guard against evil.
A collection of Taylor Brown’s personal favorite scary stories.
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Lorde is renowned for bearing it all in her music. Her albums illustrate bold, emotional vulnerability. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Lorde is a Scorpio sun. Within birth charts, the sun represents basic identity, ego, and personality. As water signs, Scorpios are intuitive, bordering on clairvoyant. Their personalities have immense depth and intensity; Scorpios have an obsession with going deeper, getting to the roots of places, people, and situations. For Lorde, this inspires an emphasis on emotional connection, vulnerability and bringing the unseen and unspoken to the surface. The echoing chorus of “Sober II (Melodrama)” is a response to those unnerved by this intensity: We told you this was melodrama, you’re with a Scorpio, don’t act surprised.
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There is an ongoing issue in the spiritual community of practitioners taking the corrupt and exclusive origins of a white man's teachings to suit themselves. There’s many reasons for this bypassing act made in the name of money and knowledge. With big name astrologers and tarot accounts the first to spread the word about their latest topic of interest, smaller accounts can feel pressured to stay up on trends they set.
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There are many misconceptions about astrology. The purpose of astrology should be for self-growth and, yet, at times, astrology can be divisive. When we focus on disliking signs, instead of appreciating the qualities of every sign, we then view astrology from a limited perspective. This article emphasizes the importance of looking at one another, and oneself, through a multi-layered lens that allows for acceptance, rather than separation.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why it’s so hard to get your life together on a Monday morning? How do Wednesday nights get so packed? By noon on Fridays, no one wants to do ANYTHING? That’s because our capitalistic schedule doesn’t run cohesively with the traditional astrology ruling each day!
If you’re new to the crystal world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with how much energy you’re working with and what practices align with your spiritual work. When energy is blocked, the crystals can send out healing support, amplifying and raising energy vibrations for our personal desires. There are many different practices and rituals used to activate crystal healing, so we provided safe, basic steps for any beginner to master.
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As spirituality becomes more of a priority for many of us as well as slowing down to listen to ourselves, you may have found yourself ready to purchase your first deck. Congrats! It’s exciting, but it can also be an overwhelming process. Many of us start off buying what’s “trendy” instead of what actually calls to us. I always tell my tarot students and clients that tarot is a tool for talking to your own intuition. There’s no one else getting in the way. It lets you slow down to yourself and talk back.
This essay explains how the Mercury retrograde impacts our lives, with a specific focus on debunking the “everything goes wrong because of the retrograde” narrative. Mercury rules over communication and travel, so it's those aspects of our lives that become disorganized during the retrograde. It’s not the end of the world; there are ways to better understand and ultimately survive the retrograde.
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Astrology can be a tool for various areas in one life. For many, astrology is a map that one looks at to discover their personality and potential. Astrology can also be a tool to explain how one interacts with others in the world, from platonic friendships to romantic interests. This article will explore how astrology affects your career specifically.
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Want to regulate yourself in stressful situations? Help with cramps? Better orgasms? Daily breathwork can be a game-changer!
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As the female body goes through monthly cycles, our bodies adapt to the way the Moon carries us. The New Moon energy is a great time for releasing the old and embracing the New. The Full Moon Cycle is great for calling in your intentions you set in the Full Moon, as well as celebrating abundance within. As I talk about each moon phase, I will dive deeper into how we can prepare our bodies to enter a new cycle, as well as set intentions on what’s to come.
In this article, criticism of astrology is addressed. This article highlights how the criticism for astrology may have roots in misogyny and emphasizes the importance of working away from this societal need to criticize women’s interests.
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People on social media have been obsessed with moldavite, going as far as saying that acquiring some has completely changed their lives in negative and positive ways. But what is the true purpose and effect of this mysterious stone?
Read MoreI’ve long been skeptical of astrology, but over the past year, I decided to suspend my disbelief and embrace my zodiac sign. Along the way, I’ve gained confidence and have learned to trust the universe a little bit more.
One of my biggest pet peeves as a reader and spiritual practitioner is being solicited by fake readers. People like this make our profession seem lucrative at best and completely false at worst. With tarot readers and spirituality at large becoming more popular, it is essential to know the real deal from the fakes. Those who have their intentions in the right order and who is just using it from purely a capitalistic standpoint. Here are some tips to help you if you are looking for a reader that's right for you!
Read MoreIf you’re new to building an altar or interested in connecting to your ancestry and craft, an ancestral altar is a great place to start. In this article, I describe its uses, how to get started, and the personal benefits I have received from the practice.
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Are you bored of buying your friends and family the same gifts? Here is a beginner’s guide to some beautiful crystals you can get for them instead!
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