Black Mirror Alchemy: The Path of the Digital Hermit

Greetings, dear readers! For my husband and me, and likely many of you, the midpoint of August signals the start of a new academic term. I love this time of year because it offers a chance to plan the projects and goals I want to achieve over the next nine months. Planning is one of my favorite activities, which is probably no surprise given that my sun sign is Virgo. In my day job as a psychology professor, I’ve learned a lot about setting goals and planning. I’ve had some stellar years where I accomplished everything I set out to do, and I’ve had years where nearly everything I touched seemed to fall apart. In addition, I get to watch and teach students how to plan their terms, celebrate their successes, and console them in their setbacks. In the spirit of going back to school, I thought it would be a great idea to explore how tarot can be used as a practical tool—not just for self-actualization and spiritual development, but for organizing our lives and achieving our goals. Ta

The Age of Aquarius: Navigating a New Era The Age of Aquarius: Navigating a New Era Today, I want to expand on some observations about the current Aeon in which we live. As you might have heard, the Age of Aquarius is upon us—or it already is here—or it won't be here for another 100 years! The arrival of this notorious astrological age has been highly sought after and debated for the last century, by everyone from astrologers and astronomers to cultists and occultists. It anticipates a great leap forward for humanity and the world—a coming age of neo-enlightenment, progress, and fulfillment of the realized, individualized self. From Pisces to Aquarius: The Shifting Paradigm The Age of Aquarius follows what is known as the Age of Pisces, which was primarily marked by the rise and fall of Christianity across the globe. The Piscean age prioritized the element of water. Deep feelings and explorations of consciousness were key themes. Con