Listen to this article As is so often the case with many Sagittarians, Venus manages to stumble in Sag this week, but then recovers well. Really, this isn’t a bad sounding way to end a love story, is it? First the stumbling. Square of Venus Neptune in Pisces on Tuesday. Any contact between Venus and … Read more
Many Catholics would be confused to realize that the eve of All Saints’ Day is celebrated in some churches as Reformation Day and is dedicated to Martin Luther. On October 31, 1517, the then Augustinian monk Martin Luther is said to have posted his theses on the church door in Wittenberg out of indignation at … Read more
Most people would assume that pearls of water as tiny as the heads of a pin are useless and worthless. But when you add water, they flicker until they are the size of large marbles. They are translucent and brightly colored. When fully saturated, they are used in vases to hold flowers. The dry pearls … Read more
Listen to this article In astrology, the way romance plays out in any given week is largely based on the state of Venus and Mars. Venus is in a particularly interesting place right now. Sagittarius is generally viewed as an open-minded and fun-loving place for any planet. But considering it is ruled by Jupiter and … Read more
I recently babysat my eight year old nephew Joshua. At the end of the day we were cuddled up and said some prayers. Always curious and curious about the bigger questions in life, we had talked about angels and saints and the whereabouts of our loved ones who had died. Still on big things, Josh … Read more
Last summer, I entered the time of the retreat on my annual retreat, unsure of what I wanted from God. Of course, I always wish to draw closer to Christ and be renewed for the year to come. I hope for the comfort a retreat can bring. But as the retreat went on, I didn’t … Read more
Listen to this article In general, the romantic prediction this week is pretty good. Venus continues to enjoy the fun-loving charm of Sagittarius and is working towards a happy aspect with Jupiter. Mars in Libra is a tricky placement, but often useful when it comes to bringing a little peace to your relationships. This is … Read more
“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks that deals with questions of meaning and happiness. D.o you believe in true love? Probably like this: 94 percent of Americans say they do, according to a 2019 survey by data collection company Statista. I’m one of them, after 30 years of marriage … Read more
Listen to this article If you’re in one of those work environments where Monday always seems like a bit of drama, this week can be especially emotional. (Hopefully you have the day off for Labor Day!) On Monday, two important aspects are precise – both the domination of social interaction and the usual love and … Read more
Listen to this article On Thursday, Mars versus Neptune is accurate. This can be a really wonderful and energetic transit, especially when it comes to interesting and playful sex. It may not be the best time to make decisions about who to bed with, but as long as you’re at least a reasonable person, things … Read more