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August is once again packed with energy as appears to be more of the norm for us for the remainder of the year.  Laurie will talk about the TWO full Moons this month, Leo season, and the retrogrades that will impact all of us. She'll then dive into each sign and what you might expect from this month's energy of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn.  You may want to listen to both your sun sign and rising sign to get more information on the potential impacts. 

Happy August! 

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May is known as the fifth month. However, the collective numerology of May 2023 carries the “number three” vibrations of harmony, wisdom, and understanding.  

The Universe encourages us to be bold, fearless, and unapologetically ourselves. We are called to step out of our comfort zones and explore new horizons within ourselves and in our external lives. We may encounter some unexpected twists and turns this month, but this month is also filled with opportunities to expand our perspectives, learn valuable lessons, and become more resilient. The month includes through the energy of retrogrades, a Lunar eclipse, a New Moon, and movement into Gemini Season.   Venus, Jupiter, and Mars all switch signs, pushing us for change and bringing in opportunity for new personal and social growth and change.   Opportunities includes heightened intuition and an increased sense of purpose that help align and guide us toward our soul’s path. We’ll dive deep into our subconscious minds to uncover hidden truths and shed old patterns, programs and algorithms that just simply need to change. 

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Solar eclipse often presents the opportunity for new beginnings.  Most times they mean happy or exciting events, occasionally something may end too, but the energy accent will be more focused on the start than the finish.  Changes could come gradually or suddenly.  Still, the news or timing of those changes often comes as a surprise.   At eclipse time, we realize that we can't control everything.  Eclipses are meant to help us to evolve and to become more mature, seasoned, reflective, and philosophical.  Events that follow an eclipse have more weight than events brought on by a regular new or full moon.   

 Eclipses are dramatic "wild cards" and can bring changes or events that we don't see coming.  They can help you do things you never thought you could do, overcome fears, and show yes, you CAN do it!  Take note of all news and signals you get near eclipses.  Listen as Laurie gives and overview of the Aries Solar Eclipse and the potential areas of impacts for each sign. 

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Laurie is often asked for guidance or help for individuals to find their path. Their words… I feel lost. I’m unsure what path to take or if I am on the right path. 

If we remember that the Universe is an energetic being and we are part of the energy – it is constantly conversing with us. We talk. It’s listening. We listen – it speaks to us. It guides and leads us, celebrates our wins, and mourns our losses.   It gives us shortcuts and long cuts when we must learn, slow down, wait, or speed up. We ARE on path, but as humans, we always have expectations of how things will be or how they should be – but the Universe has its map, and we follow the map of the Universe. We forget that the Universe always decides and always knows, and sometimes – or most times- we must allow and let go of what we expected and accept what is. This means trusting that the Universe will guide us and that we are where we are to be. So how does the Universe convey that we are where we are meant to be? Laurie covers 21 common methods that the Universe converses with us.  

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April is known as the fourth month of the year, however, the collective numerology of April 2023 carries the “number two” vibrations of duality, harmony, balance, inner peace and more.

The full moon on April 6 reminds us of  balance, harmony, and beauty while being pushed for healing and change with Jupiter and Chiron.  Mercury goes retrograde this month, we celebrate the solar eclipse in Aries followed immediately by the Sun entering Taurus season.  It's another packed month that will push us forward while urging us to finalizing old-outdated versions of our mental processes.  

It is a time of deep introspection and self-reflection as we seek to unlock the secrets of the soul and our highest potential while preparing for our future.  It's another month PACKED with opportunity, challenges, change and of course connection. 

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 In 2023, the official first day of spring is Monday, March 20. This date marks the “spring equinox” in the Northern Hemisphere.  On the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world.  The Spring equinox doesn't always fall on March 20 in 2024 it happens to fall on March 10.  This year, 2023, the March equinox happens on March 20, at 4:24 P.M. CDT.   Happy Spring!

So each year we find ourselves on two separate calendars, the Gregorian calendar that goes from January 1st to December 31st of each year and the Astrological calendar that starts on the first day of Aries season and the Spring Equinox until the final day of Pisces season.    We also celebrate a new moon on March 21 that adds more energy into the field of March.  It's RESET time, and Laurie covers what this can mean for each sign. 

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Like everything else, luck is an energy. It is something that is quantifiable not in physical but in nonphysical ways. You can quantify it physically only in terms of its physical manifestations in your life. Luck is dependent on time, place and consciousness. When you are lucky, you are in mental and emotional resonance with your surroundings.

 Finding money on the street may seem like a lucky break, but it might be more accurate to thank yourself. Researchers across various disciplines have attempted to decode whether there’s an actual measurable aspect to what we understand as luck. Many of these studies have found that what a person might perceive as “luck” has more to do with psychology than probability; “luck” is actually just positive attitude that keeps us open to new opportunities or perceiving patterns in random acts of chance.  It is a belief, and a vibration we create - but how?  Listen as Laurie talks about the vibration and energy of Luck. 

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March is associate with the arrival of spring and a time , a time of growth and renewal.  Though March is the 3rd month of the year, collectively in numerology March of 2023 vibrates at the number ONE -   new beginnings and positive changes, fresh starts, and spiritual awakenings.

March will be a month of incredible energy that will alter the current paradigms and shift our reality.  Ascension energies increase we prepare to embrace some significant planetary-astrological events that include the powerful new and full moon. Saturn moving into Pisces and Pluto moving into Aquarius, lastly we celebrate spring equinox and the arrival of Aries season.  

There are no major planets in retrograde, bringing us bold, fast, and innovative energies that can help us heal old while propelling us forward in our life and in our evolution. This is a time of breakthroughs, huge shifts and spiritual awakening.

Laurie takes us through the month and the energy impacts of Venus, mars, Mercury, Jupiter and of course Saturn and Pluto.  

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March is going to be a month of beginning shifts.   March 7 Saturn moves into Pisces for a 2-year timeframe, and Pluto who has been in Capricorn for the last 20 years, moves into Aquarius.  Pluto was last in Aquarius in 1778-1798, and it was only discovered in 1930 which means that no person alive today has ever experienced Pluto in the zodiac signs Aquarius. We'll have years to understand this energy and it moves us to through the energy of death and rebirth in innovative, collaborative, and humanitarian themes.    Laurie explains the energies of these monumental shifts and what that might mean for us, and then complete this episode with what each sign might expect in March. 

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We are familiar with bathing. Many have heard of or practiced forest bathing, which has gained momentum after Japanese studies have shown forest bathing improves sleep quality, mood, ability to focus, and stress levels. 

Nature therapy, sometimes referred to as ecotherapy, forest therapy, forest bathing, grounding, earthing, Shinrin-Yoku, or Sami Lok, is a practice that describes a broad group of techniques or treatments to use nature to improve mental or physical health.
There is sunbathing and snow bathing but what about star bathing? Not just star gazing but bathing. In forest bathing, you spend time in the forest connecting with nature – the tree and root systems; when we lay upon the ground and look up under the canopy of a tree, we are suspended in the energy of the earth and the branches of the tree. The tree's roots connect us to dirt and root systems below us. The root systems connect us to water sources and mineral sources. If we go deep enough, we connect with flowing rivers, crystal beds, all the critters that live beneath, or maybe the rest of sleep there, and emerge to roam mother earth during the day or sleep during the day and roam at night. We go deeper, and we can connect with the lava systems. 

Star bathing is gazing at stars and bathing in their energy. Stars are always there, but we see them at night and see them even more apparent when we move away from the glow of city light pollution and being under the stars. It’s the 5-billion-star review if you’ve ever had the opportunity to sleep outside under the stars. I’ve slept out in open space - Northern Minnesota, the deserts of Arizona, or the mountain tops of Peru – anywhere you don’t have light pollution will give you a different view of the sky.
For thousands of years, people have watched the stars and planets. The movement of the milky way and the cycles of the moon. Looking up for answers or direction – guidance. We’ve been drawn to the patterns in the skies, where there are 200 billion trillion stars, and of course, the sun is the biggest that we know of to date.   They have supported our ancestors and us for lifetimes. 

Listen as Laurie shares messages of the Stars. 

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It’s February  -  and in one way or another the topic of LOVE seems to be swirling around us.  Valentines' day, hearts, chocolates, balloons, and stuffed animals greet us when we enter most stores. We begin to feel the energy of spring, and many might find themselves restless.  We crave more of earth, and the energy of plants, animals, and the long days of sunshine. 

What is Love -   OSHO says – There is no definition of love.  It is one of those indefinable. I cannot define it. I cannot say that ‘this is love’,  I cannot show it to you.  It is not a visible phenomenon. It cannot be dissected, cannot be analyzed; it can only be experienced, and only through experience do you know what it is.   But I can show you the way to experience it.  

 Albert Einstein -  wrote that Love is a better master than duty.   Love and duty are the two main forces that motivate us to act, yet they operate differently. Duty appeals to our sense of honor and responsibility, sometimes against our own will. Love, on the other side, is selfless and giving. Love gives wings to our soul.  

So what is LOVE?  If everything is vibration, and everything vibrates, isn't LOVE just another vibration? Is it ONE vibration or many?  Listen as Laurie ponders LOVE

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What’s up with the energies of February -  Finally ALL the planets are direct and we can feel the energy of movement.   2023 is Universal number 7 - You weren’t even aware that a new you was developing; it was just happening gradually.  We are always advancing, but this year we have more recognition of our journey, and our path forward.     This month it is important to find a balance between the common good and personal goals and taking action on those goals.

Saturn and Pluto move into new signs in March, which means both planets will turn anaretic in February. There are 30 degrees in every zodiac sign, and 29 degrees is the very last degree.   This is called the anaretic degree, a very high-energy position. In transit, this can be crisis energy that pushes for action.  Saturn is at 29 degrees Aquarius starting February 26-March 7th and Pluto is at 29 degrees Capricorn starting February 11th to March 23rd.  All planets are pushing forward, but Saturn and Pluto can be impactful for a number of signs.  Listen as Laurie covers the energy for each sign, PLUS what astrological event might be the most impactful for EACH sign.    Listen to your Sun, rising and optional Moon sign for full view of what February energy might be for you. 

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In Chinese astrology, each year is represented by one of the 12 animal signs and one of the five elements - wood, fire, earth, metal, water.  The Chinese New Year begins on the first new moon of the year, and in 2023 that is January 22.  2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit.  We leave behind the unpredictable high-energy of 2022 Water Tiger and move into a gentler Yin year. 

This energy is focused on home, family, security, food, offspring, and building community.  This is calmer energy then in the past few years and will remain with us in 2023. We may see this shaken in April during an eclipse that brings a tidal wave of energy but for most it will be a calmer year.  What does that mean for us in general and what might this mean for your sign for the Chinese zodiac 2023?  Listen here. 

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Uranus has been in Taurus since 2019, and it went retrograde Aug 24 of last year, it now moves direct January 22, 2023.    Uranus defines our drive for freedom and independence. Its innovative thinking, individuality and vision.  It’s humanity, insight imagination and can create some rebelliousness when we don’t feel we can have those things. It can bring sudden and dramatic changes, unpredictable and unexplained events and sometimes radical and impulsive behavior.   Astrologers believe that when Uranus goes direct in astrology, one of the most significant changes is an increased awareness of one’s life path. It’s an outer planet and when it creates shift, it’s known to bring sudden awakenings and shifts in perspective.  What that means for us, is that is tends to cause us to re-evaluate goals and values.  Where are we right now and is it where we want to be? 

At this time ALL planets are direct – everyone is moving forward….  The timing is aligned to the first new moon of 2023 and it’s the Chinese New Year and year of the rabbit – so imagine leaping forward.  Uranus remains in Taurus.  Let the momentum continue.   Here how you might use this unexpected energy. 

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 How has January been so far?   What to Expect Astrologically in January 2023.  January reminds us that we’ve made it to a new year and our ability to continue our evolutionary process.  January is the month that gives us space to let go of what no longer serves us, we bring in new energy that supports the evolution of collective consciousness.  January is known as the first month. However, the collective numerology of January 2023 carries the "number eight" vibrations of harmony, cosmic order, opportunity, and stability.

The energy of 8 also holds the magnetic rhythm and vibrations of:

• Karma, Mental stability, Strength and willpower, Material freedom and financial prosperity, Infinite abundance, wisdom, love, balance, intuition, and introspection

Exciting new energies are coming online this month that will influence specific areas of our lives and generate economic, political, spiritual, and even climate changes.

Listen as Laurie shares perspective of the Energies of January and how you might utilize the energy in the air.   

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Not long-ago Laurie woke from a powerful deep dream where she was channeling Archangel Michael.  It's normal for her to connect to and channel messages from loved ones and angels...  in wake time, but in a dream?  What was so urgent that archangel Michael used sleep time to deliver this message.  Listen as Laurie shares her story, and the message.   

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Listen as Laurie gives an overview of 2023, Eclipses, retrogrades, astrological influences.   We leave a number-SIX year, and year of the Tiger, and enter into a SEVEN-Year and year of the Rabbit.   Numerologically speaking, digit 7 resonates with introspection, inner discovery, and learning, eventually leading to sustained personal growth.   We're ending old cycles and entering new cycles. 

Where 2022 was heavy change and exploration in the areas of relationship - heavily governed by Taurus in our house of security, finances, careers and all things that make us feel secure.   After intense retrogrades and inner discovery, we are now pushed to build what we know to be what we need, who we are, and what we desire.   All our inner work has shown us a path, and now brave souls are moving on this journey. 

Laurie covers what she believes to be astrological events worth noting, retrogrades, eclipses, and a summary for each astrology sign. This episode is PACKED full of information for the entire year.  

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We are saying goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023.   In life, there are pivotal moments where we have the opportunity to say Goodbye, and to welcome something new. Sometimes we miss the opportunity to say goodbye, or we seem to say goodbye again, and again and again before we are ready to leave.  The new year gives us the opportunity to reflect on those what we intend to say goodbye to and then in that space welcome in thew new year.  What can you say goodbye to, and what might you welcome into your life.  Laurie provides a list for you to reflect on for both saying goodbye, AND welcoming something new.   

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December can feel so jammed packed full of energy.  As we move towards the time of year where the day is the least amount of light, we are urged to go inward.  We feel the shadow within.   It’s a time of reflection and hope as we dream of a better or different future.  It’s a chance to end something, and begin something else, or decide to continue just where we are.  We make promises to ourselves, set intents.  We make decisions, declarations, and promises. Some of you may be trying to use up all your vacation time, while others wished they had more.  We bounce between tires and excited and many are looking forward to the holidays and time with friends and family – others may not.   Some may not have a place to go or want to escape the hustle the bustle and pressure that can come at this time of year.   Not everyone looks forward to this time of year.    The planets push us to end and close out and this year the energy is more serious to get moving, complete and be practical and real – so it’s a different energy.   What's is the Winter Solstice and the impact of FIVE planets in Capricorn.  Listen as Laurie explains and leaves us with a Mantra of light. 

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The universe conspires to create this magical series of events that propel us forward on our soul evolution.  This journey we are on now, on earth.   This includes the people we meet during our journey.  You’ve heard me talk about agreement and contract and the roles we play in our own lives, as well as the roles we are cast in other people's lives.   This universe will never put someone before you that you were not meant to meet. Even at the worst moments the people surrounding you are meant to be there.   The order of how things happen, timing, outcomes, repeats -   sometimes it seems so very complex yet simple all in the same moment.  

In 2018 Laurie came across an article written by Gerald Sinclair – the theory is that though there are many different kinds of people in this world within reason, but most can be summed up within just seven categories. Laurie doesn't like using labels, but she explains value in looking at how or why we have certain interactions during our lifetime.   We are all meant to obtain something or give something with each connection we have or come across, or we may play roles for others.    How you meet that person may not be who they are, but who need them to be.   Laurie gives her thoughts on 'types' of people we meet along our journey and reminds us that not everything is about needing to learn something, sometimes there is a greater purpose.     

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