We are once again in a time with a lot of planets retrograde.. With Mercury going retrograde today, the 17th of July 2025, we are once again reminded of what this means. Especially with Saturn and Neptune also in retrograde motion. When a planet is in retrograde, it appears to be moving backwards in its …
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I love looking at the world through different lenses. Subsequently, I spent many years studying psychology and how humans absorb information (learn). This is perhaps why I have such an affinity for myth and astrology, as they all bring me to Carl Jung’s use of archetypes as symbols. He proposed that archetypes are universal symbols, …
Unlock Mastery: Discover the Secrets with David C. Olcott In our latest podcast series, we have the pleasure of hosting David C. Olcott, the visionary founder, president, and CEO of Samurai Success, Inc. With over 35 years of experience in coaching individuals and organizations worldwide, David brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into achieving …
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying everything is hard. I’m also not saying that you should just suck it up and suffer through life. However, I think it’s important for us to remember that we have choices. Life might not be hard, but we all go through hard bits in our lives. Yes, all …
As the world emerges from the slumber of winter, May arrived with a (slow) burst of energy and vitality. It is heralding the arrival of spring in all its glory. In the tapestry of ancient mythology, May is interwoven with tales of renewal, growth, and the creative forces of nature. At the heart of these …
April 2024 has been called some interesting things this year by different people. Perhaps even the most unpredictable month of the year. I’m not sure if you’ve been feeling it, but I certainly have. The astrological shifts seem to be one of the biggest indicators and grounding forces for me. I’ve been diving in even …
March is a month steeped in history and tradition. It also holds a plethora of mythical connections and underlying themes that resonate across cultures and time. From ancient festivals to celestial alignments, March subsequently embodies the spirit of transition, growth, and renewal. Especially signified by the Spring Equinox, heralding in longer days and more light. …
Every February, we explore the intriguing connections all around us. My recent discovery that January and February were not ‘assigned’ as months in the original Roman Calendar has given me a free-reign perspective on this time of the year. It feels so right to me to be moving away from setting goals and living in …
We all have people in our lives who rub us the wrong way. Maybe it’s a critical parent, a controlling boss, or a jealous friend. When faced with unpleasant behaviours from others, it’s common to feel “I don’t want to be like them.” This judgement creates an energy-draining pattern of avoidance. The energy drain of …
Exploring our connections to the world around us, I was quite blown away to learn that the original Roman calendar, probably an evolution from the Greek lunar calendar, only consisted of 10 months. Leaving out the months we now call January and February. It was only in 713 BC when the successor of Romulus, King Numa Pompilius, …