The twenty-fourth week of the year is ruled by the planet Venus and the archetype of "The Lovers". Venus is the planet of Love, romance, luxury, play, the arts, and harmony. It comes in to remind us to play, stay Light, and find breaks in the day to let go of stress and practice self-Love. Nature is ruled by the planet Venus, which means that spending time in the natural world can help us heal and align to the energies that Venus offers. The water element is in full effect wi

The following article is from the Good News Network  How we sleep may have lasting impacts for our brain health as we age. A new University of Arizona study has found that several common sleep behaviors may be linked to signs of brain aging. The study used existing brain scans and questionnaire responses from more than 23,000 middle-aged and older adults from a large biomedical database. The researchers identified three sleep behaviors distinctly associated with a marker of

The New Moon is a time to start anew and bring things into our lives. For the next two weeks, the Moon builds from just a tiny sliver to a full and bright Light, reminding us to build our dreams and create our futures out of our greatest passions. Gemini is ruled by Mercury and is the sign of adaptability, information, communication, and curiosity. It is a time to challenge our inner dialogue and be open to new perspectives. Does the inner voice align with who we are and how

The twenty-third week of the year is ruled by the planet Mercury and the archetype of "The Hierophant", which are our connections to a deeper understanding of the knowledge and wisdom that bring meaning and purpose to this life path. Mercury is the planet of intellect, and helps us communicate through various forms of speaking and writing, or personal expression with the support of technology. It reminds us how important communication is in shaping our realities, and how we c

The following article is from the Good News Network  In mid-May, GNN reported that 3 teens from India had won a major continental science prize for their brilliant use of an ingredient in Indian cuisine as the basis for a microplastic filter.  Now, from Geneva comes the announcement that 16-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta, have claimed the Global Earth Prize in addition to the Asian one, as voted by 23,000 experts from dozens of countries aro

We just finished moving through the entire arcana the past 22 weeks, and we are at a turning point in the year and in our lives. Whatever cycles we have been experiencing up to this point, things will be shifting one way or another. When we are happy, we sometimes fear change because we think that it will disrupt our joy. When we are unhappy, we sometimes welcome in change thinking that it will help us start anew. Either way, change offers uncertainty that can either feel exc

The twenty-second week of the year is ruled by the planet Uranus and the archetype of "The Fool", which brings the energies of positive change and the liberation of limiting patterns. The Waning Moon supports the release of stagnation and the detachment from unhealthy emotions. This is the completion of a cycle through the archetypes, and the chance to manifest endings in the areas that feel resolved. It's time to approach our lives with a fresh perspective and new eyes to se

The following article is from the Good News Network  A researcher discovered a ‘rare’ wildflower that only grows in New Jersey—after studying a plant that everyone assumed to belong to another species.  In the Pine Barrens region of southern New Jersey, Temple University researcher Sasha Eisenman helped identify the long mistaken plant as unique to the state—a discovery that could help protect it for years to come. In research published in Phytotaxa, Eisenman confirmed the

What does it mean to live a "whole and healed" life? What does a "whole and healed" person's life look like? We know that perfection doesn't exist on the physical plane, so is it possible to be "whole and healed"? Healing pain and trauma doesn't mean that it is completely gone forever. The mind teaches us that memories never completely go away, but that time and space can help us move forward despite the painful memories that come and go. Healing manifests when the pains of o

The twenty-first week of the year is ruled by the planetary influence of Jupiter, as well as the The World archetype. Jupiter is an expansive, wise, and masterful embodiment of our lives. We are able to gain optimism for the future, while moving toward a more abundant reality that is aligned with the flow of goodness and prosperity. Jupiter teaches us higher truths and the ability to trust the process. As we integrate the lessons we have learned, we are able to gain a much wi

The following article is from the Good News Network  When an Indian science team set out to try and make a solution to microplastic pollution, it’s fair to say they probably didn’t expect to find that very solution in their kitchen larders.  16-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta, used powdered tamarind seed as the base for an all-natural microplastic clumping agent. After a short agitation period, the clumped microplastic-tamarind mass can be re

This week, the Judgement archetype had me thinking deeply about awakening to change. Change can happen in one breath, or it can take some time to get fully integrated into our lives. We tend to go through a type of cocoon phase - where we live in a void while we move from one identity to another. I have had a lot of these experiences in my life, and I am familiar with this space. It can be really scary, yet extremely exciting - and it can bring up our fears, insecurities, and

The twentieth week of the year is ruled by the planetary influence of the Moon, as well as the Judgement archetype. The Moon is a dreamy, imaginative, and intuitive planetary influence. It helps us feel our way through life. The Moon teaches us to be adaptable and shift with the tides, as the waxing and waning energies influence us to manifest and let go at different times. By tuning into our surroundings, leaning into our sensitivities, and having the courage to follow our h

The following article is from the Good News Network  A tree known for its medicinal properties for thousands of years may also be able to help humanity tackle the problem of microplastic pollution.  The Moringa tree is sometimes called “the Miracle Tree,” but while healing and good eating may have earned this tree its reputation in antiquity, one study recently found it was able to filter microplastics from water as effective as heavy metal alternatives. When used in a mach

Everyone wants to believe that they are "good". We are taught in society, the movies, and in television shows that there is evil and good in the world, and we have to protect ourselves and others from this darkness, while helping to guide the self and others toward the Light. We create narratives based on our personal history and our beliefs around politics, religion, different cultures, our families, and our communities. We see the "others" as dangerous, destructive, ignoran

The following article is from the Good News Network  A surprisingly robust, yet green, alternative to plastic packaging has been developed from the hemp plant–an age-old form of the cannabis plant that doesn’t get people high.  The non-toxic plastic alternative is a stretchy thermoplastic that can extend up to 1,600% of its size. The material also has a high “glass transition temperature”—a quality that allows plastics to stay durable when it comes into contact with boiling

Wisdom is the fruit of a lifetime, and our grandmothers and great-grandmothers hold so much wisdom through their life experiences. Elder women are known for being anchors for morality. They understand the need for environmental protections, peaceful interactions between leaders, and global conversations about ethics, morals, and values in our highest positions of power. There are many examples of how these elder women come together in societies to help them heal, thrive, and

The following article is from the Good News Network  Seeds may come alive to the soothing sound of rainfall, sensing the drops while they are still beneath the surface, suggests a new study.  A series of experiments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology demonstrated that rice seeds sprouted faster to the sound of rainfall. The sound of falling droplets effectively shook the seeds out of a dormant state, stimulating them to germinate at a faster rate compared with see

Many spiritual teachings around the world speak of our duty as a society to hold one another accountable for our actions. But what happens when we fail to act? In the Bible, Christianity teaches through Jesus Christ that we are responsible for both our actions and our failures to act. In Buddhism and Hinduism, karma is looked at through individual accountability as well as the collective consequences, when we allow harm to continue to occur right in front of our eyes. Each of

The following article is from the Good News Network  Rescuers in Australia were able to save a humpback whale after becoming stranded on a sandbar during its migration.  The 10-ton marine giant was freed and guided back into the ocean off Forster, New South Wales, after becoming trapped in shallow waters in a n urgent and complex rescue operation. Humpback whales typically migrate along Australia’s east coast between June and November, traveling from Antarctica to the Great