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: Will T. Wilkinson
Lovecasting.is my name for what I believe is the most potent and effective act of rebellion. The instructions are simple: express love no matter what.
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
It is a great platitude to say that the world is getting more and more complicated and complex. Many of our seniors are hopelessly lost with a system that is changing and evolving almost daily.
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- Written by: Nicolya Christi
How can a system firmly entrenched in duality and separation be positively transformed? To put it simply, the answer is through Love. This is not merely an ideal without any basis in reality; it has been scientifically proven, recorded, and officially documented...
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- Written by: Ashley Davis Bush, LCSW
Repairing broken ceramics with golden glue is known as Kintsugi. By highlighting the fractures, we can see the beauty in brokenness. Kintsugi is a perfect map to guide you through loss of a loved one and beyond.
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- Written by: Ora Nadrich
We don’t usually come to the present moment free of thoughts and concerns. And we don’t travel light... I’m talking about mental baggage.
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- Written by: José Stevens, Ph.D.
The purpose of the universe is to enable you to learn. Prosperity is the attitude that you can have what you want in this universe. Therefore prosperity is one of the things you are here to learn. This is a meditation that facilitates that learning.
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- Written by: Doreen Virtue
Perhaps you have seen an angel and didn't know it. Some people actually see angels, complete with wings. Other people experience angels as an apparition of a deceased loved one.
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- Written by: Shakti Gawain
Sometimes, even though we have spent most of our lives not being in touch with our inner child, our first attempt will be very easy. The child has been waiting for us and wanting that contact with us. But sometimes the child is not yet ready to trust us, so it may take a little patience...
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- Written by: Carlos Warter, M.D., Ph.D.
Vipassana meditation is a Buddhist practice that uses pure self-observation to realize the transient nature of life's activities. This is accomplished by meditating on the thoughts, sensations, and feelings
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- Written by: Gregory Grieve, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
The rise of digital Buddhism raises questions about the authenticity of online meditation practices. Scholars debate whether these modern adaptations dilute traditional teachings or if they can genuinely contribute to spiritual fulfillment. Understanding the distinction between hedonic and eudaimonic happiness is crucial in evaluating the depth and value of these practices.
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- Written by: Duke University
Christians who are spiritual or religious are less likely to purchase self-improvement products when they are thinking about God, research finds.
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
When people speak of compassion, they mostly are referring to having compassion for others... for those less fortunate than themselves. However...
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
When people speak of compassion, they mostly are referring to having compassion for others... for those less fortunate than themselves. However...
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- Written by: Ruth King
In 1985, I had a dream. I had finished grad school and moved to Santa Cruz, California, what many referred to as the mecca of spiritual materialism, which I took full advantage of.
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- Written by: Jason Oliver Evans, University of Virginia
Every year, Christians from around the world gather for worship on Easter Sunday. Also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, Easter is the final day of a weeklong commemoration of the story of Jesus’ final days in the city of Jerusalem leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
It is important to remind ourselves that blessing often flies in the face of material evidence, because when we bless we affirm an omnipresent spiritual reality that can only be contacted through spiritual vision and a deep trust...
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- Written by: Robbie Holz
This is an incredible time to be alive in the history of the world, both for me and for you. Yes, you specifically. Reading this statement may have caused you to raise an eyebrow with doubt. And you have good reason to be doubtful...
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- Written by: Marianne Bentzen
Many skilled Western meditators have noted an uncomfortable gap between their “spiritual” aspect and their everyday personality. For some, it is tempting to use meditation to withdraw from unpleasant feelings or relationship conflicts into a meditative “safe zone.”
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- Written by: Marianne Bentzen
Many skilled Western meditators have noted an uncomfortable gap between their “spiritual” aspect and their everyday personality. For some, it is tempting to use meditation to withdraw from unpleasant feelings or relationship conflicts into a meditative “safe zone.”
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- Written by: Zev Eleff
Purim, the springtime Jewish holiday packed with much merriment and humor, recalls the biblical story of Queen Esther.
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- Written by: Lena Surzhko Harned, Penn State
A curious new church was dedicated on the outskirts of Moscow in June 2020: The Main Church of the Russian Armed Forces.
