The fifth week of the year is influenced by the planet Mercury and highlights the way we think, listen, and speak. It is a planetary influence that brings clarity, but we first have to become quiet enough to hear the truth underneath all of the noise. If the communication feeds people's fears, increases hopelessness, and tears people down by dehumanizing or belittling them, then it is usually just a distraction that contains little to no truth at all. Mercury asks us to use o

Climbing the ladder all the way to the top, Working hard, building trust, and going nonstop. Empowered with responsibilities along the way, Gaining trust by acting with integrity each day. At the very top, all of the secrets are revealed, So many behaviors protected and concealed. The truth comes to Light along with a choice, To speak up and reveal or to silence the voice. So many relying on the goodness of others, Assuming the best but becoming the suckers. With eyes wide op

The Universal Saturn Period is a 53-day cycle of discipline, patience, and stillness. Think of the fruit stage of a tree, encompassing the entire cycle that started from seed, and reaping the rewards of the hard work and creative spark that was nurtured through it's phases of growth. Saturn is the great teacher that helps to strengthen us on our spiritual journey by taking score on what is working and what needs to be changed immediately. This is a cycle of time that asks us

The following article is from the Good News Network  A plant-lover who snapped a photo of an interesting shrub he found on a trip to the Outback inadvertently proved that it wasn’t, in fact, extinct, something which scientists had presumed.  With 60 years having passed without a confirmed sighting of the plant, it was chalked up as a casualty. It’s becoming more and more clear within university ecology departments that the citizen science platform  iNaturalist  can act as a

Love from the heart is the start. Be true to yourself is the next part. When we combine love in the heart with the passion of the soul, you will find that life will turn out just right and magically unfolds! Peace, Joshua

Evolution is as natural as going through puberty. We experience life, we learn the lesson of the moment, and we apply what we have learned to the next situation. Without living in the past, we take what happened yesterday and build our lives from there. Writing the book of life, we move through pages, chapters, and short novels of living experiences. Flowing through our life lessons, we evolve when we keep moving forward and don't allow ourselves to get stuck in either our fa

This week we are bathing in one of our favorite wild-harvested resin essences, Opoponax. From Somalia, this amazing tree resin oozes out of the bark of a tropical, evergreen tree. When the tears harden, they are removed from the tree and steam distilled for medicine. Opoponax is anti-viral, anti-parasitic, and anti-infectious. She helps with inflammation in the body, as well as wound healing. As a lung tonic, Opoponax helps asthma, bronchitis, excess mucus, and a cough. She i

The fourth week of the year has a Uranus vibration with "The Emperor" archetype as the guiding influence. For anyone looking for reform, positive change, or the courage to stand up for those who don't have a voice, Uranus is a wonderful supporter in times of transformation. This week will shine the Light on the systems that are not built on solid foundations. If there is a small crack forming under pressure, we can be assured that one day the entire structure will lose stabil

The Universe sees what our eyes cannot, Helping to liberate us from lies we were taught. Waves of changes wash upon us when needed, Dismantling false certainty from the conceited. When Uranus arrives, the game will change, Shaking up what can no longer be sustained. Like an earthquake that points out weak spots, Change strikes, takes over, and calls the shots. Targeting structures based upon fear, Exposing contradictions so they disappear. Waking up the slumber of false belie

The following article is from the Good News Network  In Toronto, one man and his glasses are making the city a friendlier place by wishing people a great week, or even just outrightly declaring to whoever he sees that they make the world a better place.  Minjae Cho is once just like thousands of other Torontonians: he took the bus and the subway, went to work, and was lonely. Now, he’s one-in-a-million: a full-time influencer who’s received praise from the mayor, the head o

To truly be free is the ultimate goal. It's the most important - we are told. Reflecting on the past teaches about revolution. The great mystics of the world speak of Evolution. The difference is clear, Repeat the lesson, or move onwards and upwards from here. Be aware, life can be a tricky little game.  Yet, they say it has always been the same. Cultivate a calm inner world and benevolent actions. Do your best everyday, and remember your Divine Light connection. Cheers to th

History teaches us about cycles, what has worked, the lessons we have learned, and how to move forward in a better way than we have in the past. When we choose to ignore our history, discredit it, or completely change it, then we miss the point of why it is so crucial to our species evolving over time. On this 3rd week of the year, Jupiter expands our consciousness to look through the lens of truth, ethical reasoning, higher wisdom, and nurturing care. When so many people fee

This week we honor a very sacred and spiritual tree spirit called Terebinth. She is a small deciduous tree that has been used as medicine for many centuries. Terebinth has very deep roots that help her stay connected to the water sources inside of the Earth and keep her green during times of drought. This magical tree is written about in the Old Testament of the Bible many times as a sign of miracles, strength, and regeneration. As a medicinal essence, Terebinth addresses pai

The third week of the year invites Jupiter and "The Empress" to help us expand with good luck and abundant blessings. This planetary influence asks us what we are growing and nourishing in our lives right now. Our choices either amplify our fears or highlight the courage we have to face situations head-on. Jupiter makes things bigger by magnifying whatever comes to Light. It helps to expose what is really happening, and bring justice to the areas that are needing accountabili

A witness to something that happened today, Felt like it didn't have to go down that way. She saw injustice and the misuse of power, And it continued for long over an hour. She looked around for help to arrive, While the victims did all they could to survive. When accountability was called into play, The rich and powerful threw money their way. The court case came and she was all they had, Her story hit home and made the jury mad. They convicted the felon and put him in jail

The following article is from the Good News Network  Those brief, intense workouts you’ve heard about that boost fitness might also help fight certain types of cancer by releasing molecules into the bloodstream that can spur DNA repair and inhibit cancer growth signals. When embarking on an exercise routine for the new year, take heart that new research reveals that just 10 minutes of intense exercise could help fight cancer, too. Short bursts of energetic activity can trigg

Full of hope, full of joy. Receiving light, giving love. Open like a container ready for goods from above.  This body-suit vessel is temporary, the gifts remain in the mind. The lasting memory of kindness is what I choose to leave behind. Effortless sacrifice for a prosperous life, one of a KIND!   Peace Will Always Prevail, Joshua

A Capricorn New Moon has the influence of the planet Saturn, and Saturn helps us create structure, stability, and organization in our lives. As boring as this may sound, stability helps to create the foundation for all of the creative endeavors in our lives to grow. When the inner world becomes stable, life begins to settle around that stability and transform our dreams into reality. So how do we get to the place of inner stability?   Do you ever catch yourself saying, "Once

This week we celebrate one of our greatest heroes of healing - White Mugwort. She is hypnotic in scent, powerful in her healing actions, and soothing for the subtle energetic bodies. White Mugwort is gentle on the skin and can be applied "neat" onto the body over the areas of concern.   White Mugwort is used all over the world, but is grown in the grassy plains of the Mediterranean. There are over 500 species of Artemisia. She is associated with the Moon, the Divine Feminine,

The second week of the year brings the wisdom of the planetary energies of the Moon, and "The High Priestess" archetype. From unity (1) to duality (2), we move from the focus on our personal New Year's intentions to our interconnection with others. We are part of a greater ecosystem, and it is our duty as conscious beings to live and work with others for a common goal instead of pulling away or pushing against them. We must first listen to our own hearts, and then we need to