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Ah, life.

It has a way of kicking you in the shin sometimes, doesn’t it? There are so many reasons to feel down lately…or so it seems. The state of the world certainly doesn’t leave a good taste in the mouth. Is it going to hell in a handbasket? While it might look that way, keep in mind that there have been plenty of times in history when it felt like everything was exploding all at once.

But still, somehow, we prevailed. Humans are remarkably resilient.

Like many folks, I am wary of what 2025 and beyond might bring. Even so, I look at the astrology and see glimmers of hope, grit, revolution, and ingenuity. I know we’ll get through whatever is coming. Perhaps we’ll emerge stronger or, at the very least, a little wiser.

While one of my eyeballs is trained on what’s happening out there, my other eye is laser-focused on a sick, elderly cat and a loved one with a serious condition. This has left me cross-eyed for the moment. Where do I put my attention? And for how long? If I take my eyes off one thing, what happens?

I don’t have answers to those questions.

All I know is that I’m resilient. I’ve lost cats and loved ones many times over. Each time, I grieved and eventually moved on. In time, those losses became a source of strength. Like weight-bearing exercises.

I think about bones a lot. Bones are remarkably resilient. They continue to strengthen, especially when forced to do heavy lifting.

I broke my leg when I was two. This meant six weeks in traction, alone in the hospital. My family had to leave me there because that is how it was done back in the day. Plus, there were other mouths to feed. I cried for my daddy when he needed to leave. He said it broke his heart. Eventually, I accepted the situation. I stopped crying. My leg healed. I toughened up. I learned it was not so bad to be alone.

I became resilient at two years old.

No matter what breaks now, I know I’ll heal. We’ll all heal and grow and learn. We’re resilient.

And if the whole world falls apart? The earth will come back to life. Because Mother Earth is the most resilient of all.

“If your heart is broken, make art with the pieces.” ― Shane Koyczan

Theresa

Other stuff:

Be sure to check out my annual Ultra-Deluxe Superfly Astrology Guide! 2025 has a lot going on!

The tarot card of 2025 is The Hermit. Here’s what you need to know.

Roxan Gay has had Enough.

Modalities of the Zodiac: Is Your Sign Cardinal, Fixed, or Mutable?

Something many writers fear: The disappearing dream of a writing career.

Influencers remove their masks, and no one is surprised.

Learn about the Sagittarius folks in your life.

An intriguing post about coming of age in the era of feminist awakenings and serial killers.

We must keep pushing for judicial reform.

From Women’s Agenda: What prison taught me about women’s empowerment.

Ukraine is resilient: I saw Ukraine’s resilience from an air shelter in Odesa—it simply refuses to fall.

How 17 wild New York turkeys took over Vermont.

Sources Sorcery: Give credit where credit is due.

Get sprung next spring: Venus Retrograde Is Bringing You Your Sexiest Spring Yet.

I did not know about her: Mary Ware Dennett, Activist for Sex Education and Birth Control, Left an Impact on US History.

Aliza Kelly has the scoop on the Pluto in Aquarius transit.

Get shopping: The Best Holiday Gifts for Every Zodiac Sign, According to Our Celebrity Astrologer.

Welp, they’re stuck with that strange man.

This bathroom stunt is such BS. Let her pee!

Before We Shopped Online: When Buying a Gift in New York was a contact sport.

The revenge tour begins…with questionable nominations.

A fun post from Lisa Stardust: Which Wicked Character You Are, Based on Your Zodiac Sign.

WANT: Tarot for Manifestation: Attract Your Dream Life through Shadow Work, Visualization, and Writing Love Letters to the Universe.

I’m interested in this tarot deck: Mindscapes Tarot.

Added to my wish list: Tarot as Storyteller: Psychic Development, Cartomancy, and Reading the Web of Fate.

Coming soon: You Will Be Able to Read Tarot by the End of This Book.

Wow the Llewellyn 2026 Astrological Calendar is already available for pre-order.

The best way to learn tarot is through recording your readings in a journal. Check out this one: The Weiser Tarot Journal: Guidance and Practice.

When you’re going through a divorce or another big life transition, your Tarot deck can be your best friend—and a daily source of comfort. Ask any question, any time. Tarot always listens: The Cards You’re Dealt: How to Deal when Life Gets Real (A Tarot Guidebook).

What if your biggest flaw could actually be your greatest strength? Get a different perspective on your astrological chart and what it means about you. It’s all in my book Twist Your Fate: Twist Your Fate – Manifest Success with Astrology and Tarot.

Get your kiddos a copy of Tarot for Kids! It’s an interactive day of storytelling, imaginative play, and lots of conversations. So much better than sitting in front of a screen all day: Tarot For Kids.

When you’re a new Tarot reader, you tend to rely on “the book” for answers. Pick a card. Open the guidebook. Read to find out what the card means. But with a little practice, you can set the book aside and trust your own instincts, instead: Tarot: No Questions Asked: Mastering the Art of Intuitive Reading.

Prefer to listen to your tarot lessons? Check this out: Tarot: No Questions Asked: Mastering the Art of Intuitive Reading is available as an audiobook.

It’s fun to read horoscopes and forecasts online. It’s even MORE FUN to understand how Astrology works so you can do personalized readings for yourself—and your friends! Learn how to do Astrology with: Astrology for Real Life: A Workbook for Beginners (A No B.S. Guide for the Astro-Curious).

There is an audio version if you prefer: Astrology For Real Life.

The traditional Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck was first printed in 1909. It’s a classic, but it’s very…white. If you’re looking for a gorgeous deck that’s more diverse and inclusive, check out The Uncommon Tarot: The Uncommon Tarot: A Contemporary Reimagining of an Ancient Oracle.

Bored and looking for something to do? You need something fun…that’s not Netflix? How about a night spent coloring tarot cards? Color your way through the deck – and learn as you go: The Tarot Coloring Book. The ultimate good vibes!

We all have a shadow side—the unappealing parts that we avoid, the parts that need tenderness and compassion. Tarot is a tool to confront your shadow and heal from within: Tarot For Troubled Times.

Looking for a fun activity for your next self-care night, date night, or family night with the kids? Try…making your own Tarot deck: Create Your Own Tarot Cards: A step-by-step guide to designing a unique and personalized tarot deck! Cards included!

When you’re self-employed, you gotta make lots of decisions every week. Astrology can help you make wiser choices—and choose the optimal dates for everything you need to do: The AstroBiz Digest.

Wondering how to get your mystical, magical book done and published? I teach that with my newest offering: The Metaphysical Author’s Confidential – a newsletter for witchy writers: The Metaphysical Author’s Confidential.

Need guidance in bringing your metaphysical book to the world? I’ll support you from manuscript to market, ensuring your work connects with its audience: specially designed mentoring services for authors in the mystical genre.

Hey astrology lovers and curious types! Check out this new kit from Carrie Paris and yours truly: My Living Astrology Chart. This experiential astrological kit also doubles as a charm casting board—perfect for detailed divination!

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