Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Sanaya Roman
There are many life-paths you can choose, just as there are many ways you can serve on a planetary level. There is a path of will, a path of struggle, and a path of joy and compassion.
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- Written by: Jerry Lynch
Anyone can embody the spirit of a champion, regardless of their background or field. The essence of being a champion lies in overcoming internal struggles and developing a strong mindset. This article explores the traits and practices that can inspire individuals to embrace their potential and lead fulfilling lives, both in sports and everyday situations.
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- Written by: Sandy Boucher
I began a course of chemotherapy that was supposed to last forty-eight weeks. The one still point in this turning world was the Buddhist practice I had been cultivating for fifteen years. This practice had steadied me through major crises in my life, providing a reliable base point to which to return, no matter what else was going on.
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- Written by: Patsy Clairmont
Twenty-five years ago, as a young adult, circumstances felt as if they had spun out of control, and I was so emotionally frayed that everyday activities (such as washing dishes) overwhelmed me. Depression, insecurity, fear, guilt, and anger dominated my terrain.
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- Written by: Nicola Phoenix
At first you may notice small, subtle alterations in your life and everything appearing to flow with ease. You may find that other people start to notice a difference in you. You may even find that situations that you have always hoped for turn up. Most importantly, you will notice...
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- Written by: AJ Earley
The path to true happiness is not a singular paved road. Sometimes you’ll circle back to the same spot several times before you realize you’ve got to try a different route. The best way to avoid that particular brand of déja vu is to make sure you never compromise three of the most important...
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- Written by: Peter & Penny Fenner
As our Western lifestyles have become increasingly complex, there has been an exponential growth of interest in personal and spiritual development.
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- Written by: Bruce Doyle III, Ph.D.
At some point in our lives we all come face to face with feelings of rejection. These feelings can be brought about by many situations. Let’s examine the circumstances related to feeling rejected. First...
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- Written by: Paulo Coelho
There was once a businessman who was sitting by the beach in a small Brazilian village. As he sat, he saw a Brazilian fisherman rowing a small boat towards the shore having caught quite few big fish. The businessman was impressed...
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- Written by: Ervin Laszlo
A more evolved consciousness means new thinking, and it is the key to a new civilization, which, in turn, is the key to the well-being, and even the survival, of humankind. You can help humanity survive; you can evolve your consciousness. One way you can do this is by...
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- Written by: Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW
Whenever you find yourself in a difficult or uncomfortable situation, think of three things that you’re glad about even in this unpleasant moment. They can be things that you’re glad are not happening or things that you’re glad are happening. Feel...
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- Written by: Marcus T. Anthony, Ph.D.
Dramas are the unconscious, personal, and emotional conflicts that we create with others, or with life situations. Many human beings spend much time or even their entire lives engaging in drama, for in their disempowered alienation from...
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- Written by: Mary Anne Radmacher
I knew the joys were there but I'd opted out of readily seeing them. For a period of six months every time I was aware of something drawing a literal YAY out of me, I wrote down whatever it was that caused it...
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- Written by: Stuart Wilde
Our emotions are nothing more than an extension of the ego's opinions -- nothing more. For the most part, our emotions are theatrical manifestations of the ego's opinions. They are forms of manipulation. You have an opinion and you start cranking the emotion. So we live as prisoners of these opinions.
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- Written by: Karen Casey
One of the most helpful tools I have received from A Course in Miracles is the suggestion to seek the Holy Spirit’s help by asking this tiny question: "Please help me see this differently." The very first time I sought His help, I received instant relief from my incessant drive to control whatever had nabbed my attention.
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- Written by: Teresa Belton, University of East Anglia
The movement towards modest living is gaining momentum as individuals seek to reduce their environmental impact and find happiness beyond material possessions. From frugality to a life without money, many are discovering that simplicity can lead to greater fulfillment and a deeper connection with the world around them.
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- Written by: Hank Wesselman, Ph.D.
We live in interesting times. In addition to everything else going on in the Western world, there's a spiritual awakening quietly taking place, and right at its heart lies the discovery of that program within us
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- Written by: Mark Peters, University of Chicago
The better a student does at math, the more strongly anxiety will drag his or her performance down, new research shows.
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- Written by: Alan Cohen
With the advent of the Internet and Facebook, I’ve had lots of people from my past find me and reach out to connect. Some from as far back as elementary school, high school, and college. Some of these people were my best friends at the time...
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- Written by: Robert M. (Bob) Anderson, Ph.D.
I found myself in the world of the late eighties with a complete loss of identity and direction. My professional life was in upheaval; my personal life was a disaster. That's when my first significant experience with feathers happened.
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- Written by: Stuart Wilde
Q: You talk about guilt as a great human weakness. I was brought up in a family where I was made to feel guilty for everything, and find it difficult to transcend this deep-seated emotion. How would you suggest I banish guilt from my life...
