When Mercury is in retrograde, technology, communication, travel, logic, and information all get disrupted, but understanding Mercury retrograde’s meaning, the risks and benefits behind it, the sign it's in, as well as how long it lasts can help you deal with astrology’s most nerve-wracking event. What Happens When Mercury Is Retrograde? You’ve seen the memes: Mercury’s... Read more

You may have read about self-care and you may be on board with the benefits it can offer — even if it requires some extra effort on your part. “[Self-care] means really listening to your body, taking moments to check in, intentionally tuning in to the thoughts going on in your mind, and challenging your... Read more

By now you've probably participated in a discussion about the ethical uses of white sage and palo santo, but just in case you haven't:  - White sage is a sacred plant to some First Nations communities and is being over-harvested. - Palo santo is a sacred tree to some indigenous groups in the Andes and... Read more

READ FIRST: Instead of using sage or palo santo, please use the recommendations linked here. Sage and Palo Santo are being overharvested and has become difficult for indigenous people to use in their own ceremonies. So, to respect them and to avoid cultural appropriation, please use these recommendations. New moons are the first phase of... Read more

How to build your own personal and emotional space Our personal boundaries aren’t as obvious as a fence or a giant “no trespassing” sign, unfortunately. They’re more like invisible bubbles. Even though personal boundaries can be challenging to navigate, setting and communicating them is essential for our health, well-being, and even our safety. “Boundaries give... Read more

Facing Fears of Inadequacy and Self-Doubt (Also known as impostorism, impostor phenomenon, and fraud syndrome.) Think of your greatest achievements. Do you feel proud of what you've accomplished? Or do you feel like a fraud? Does each raise, promotion or accolade bring joy? Or is it accompanied by the dread that, one day, your cover... Read more

Originally Posted Here by Chris Rackliffe “What’s your name, dahhhling?” Mariah Carey asked me, as I was whisked on stage by two women in skimpy maid outfits. “I’m Chris!” I exclaimed, exasperated and shaking from finally meeting my all-time favorite diva. We air kissed on both cheeks. “Everyone give Chris a festive welcome!” Mariah told... Read more

Originally Posted here by Elliot Begoun Motivation alone will not help you accomplish your goals. There, the elephant in the room has been called out. We are fascinated by motivation, its origin, how to obtain it, keep it, fuel it and more. We have motivational speakers, self-help books and gurus all available and ready to... Read more

We make space for the new by letting go of the old. In the Lunar Abundance practice, we set our intentions at the New Moon, and amongst other things, release at the Full Moon. As it reflects the light of the Sun, the Full Moon illuminates our inner worlds, and reveals to us what we’re... Read more

Moon-curious? You've come to the right place. Here's everything you need to know about full moons and how to harness their powerful energy from down here on solid ground. Why do full moons happen again? Full moons happen once a month when the sun's rays fully illuminate the surface of the moon. The moon has... Read more