By Laurel House It can seem to be a surprising statistic at first. From now until the two weeks before Christmas, breakups are steadily climbing to the number one spot of the most popular time of year to end the relationship. That number instantly drops on Christmas Day, which is the least popular day of [...]
As the holidays approach, the special occasion shopping season begins. Boutiques and malls display bright red dresses; evergreen blouses, pants, and skirts; and a plethora of Santa Claus-printed boxers, socks, and ties. Looking your authentic best at cocktail parties, office parties, family dinners, and lunches with best friends requires serious thought about what to wear. [...]
Simple daily practices create intentions for wellness. The holidays are known to exacerbate anxiety, stress, and an overall imbalance in one's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Seasonal changes, financial stress, family pressure, holiday shopping, unrealistic expectations, and not being close in proximity to family and friends are some of the triggers that can cause [...]
We may take gratitude for granted, or feel it is overplayed. Yet according to the teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda, gratitude is not only essential for our well-being, it actually endows us with superpowers. Don’t just save it for Thanksgiving dinner; practice gratitude daily for greater mental health. Superpower 1: Gratitude is your Automatic Reframer [...]
December 2014 and January 2015 are both months of inspiration and connection to purpose. They feature several alignments with exalted Jupiter, exalted Mars, and the cycle of Sagittarius. This will be an excellent time to refocus on what inspires us, then commit to "making it so." It is one of the best New Year's forecasts [...]
Life is full of surprises; unfortunately, they aren’t always the kind we would wish to experience. What makes these unwanted surprises even harder to accept is our attachment to the way we expected things to happen. This particular brand of discomfort—the kind fueled by a life drunk with expectations and the resulting crash from failing [...]
An eclipse cycle and Mercury moving retrograde affect this month’s energetic patterns. Take out your pen during Mercury retrograde, as one of the gifts of this is facility in writing and editing. The theme of the lunar eclipse is to connect with forgiveness and emotional transformation through surrender. The solar eclipse late in the month [...]
September delivers some doses of drama before ending up in an intense fire. Step outside your comfort zone to find your true power and recognize the month’s ongoing themes of studying, teaching, and organizational management. September 1-2 The month starts off with drama and intensity with the Moon debilitated in Scorpio. Scorpio is a [...]
This month begins with an opportunity for insight and illumination and completes with the start of a new cycle of deep emotion and devotion. July 1-12 This is a rare opportunity for insight, with four planets either exalted or in their own signs. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are all powerfully disposed, making this [...]
We tend to associate a sun-kissed glow with healthy skin, but it may not always be that simple. Sometimes healthy skin is protected skin that has been sheltered from the elements for the ultimate in health and beauty. Making decisions about skincare can sometimes seem overwhelming because our individual needs differ based on genetics, geography, [...]