[ Even though we know that life is about the journey, sometimes we still really want to get to a certain destination as soon as possible. It’s a good indicator that something could be better — perhaps the transportation, our choice of travel companions or the road conditions. The Mars/Saturn conjunction points to the change … Read more
[ Dear Annie: I am very confused. I have a friend who is 70 and is in the hospital. She has put a mutual friend, “Dorothy,” down as her daughter. She has a son, but he is a man-child. Our friend Dorothy has so many obligations as it is. Dorothy and I are close, and … Read more
[ Dear Annie: My daughter is the only grandchild, and my mother gives her a gift every time we see her. I’ve told her several times that we don’t want to overwhelm our child (3 years old) with material things, that she has too many toys she doesn’t play with. It’s very important to my … Read more
[ In the piece, “25 Southern Bucket List Experiences That Will Change Your Life,” Southern Living writer Tara Massouleh McCay explores “quintessential Southern experiences are things you can only do in the South” and says “they’re also things you’ll remember for the rest of your days.” The list includes rites of passage like watching a … Read more
[ The stinger on the tail of the Scorpio moon is the lovely parting gift we take away from our interactions. Where two or more people are involved, there can be endless interpretations. Try not to be too literal, detailed or inflexible in your interpretation of things. Kindness often takes the form of an openness … Read more
[ Dear Amy: I have a dilemma which is common for my fellow baby boomers. My mother married young and had five children. Mom is now almost 90, the “kids” are senior citizens, and even the grandkids are mostly in their 30s. Nobody wants the “stuff,” like Grandma’s china, that ended up in my garage … Read more
[ It is not humanly possible to take in everything about a situation, so instead, our brains make assumptions based on what we already know. These shortcuts help us navigate what would otherwise be a very confusing world of stimuli. Venus in the early stages of Pisces will float a gentle request for self-awareness, which … Read more
[ The Capricorn moon and its many aspects of the day recall how excellent decision-making is grounded in self-awareness. A pretty common way to find out what you really care about is through loss. Mistakes and uncertainty are a natural part of the journey toward self-discovery. Tolerate fear. Forgive yourself. Keep moving. Every decision, wise … Read more
[ Dear Annie: You have printed letters from grandparents who are considering moving away from their grandkids, and I have some advice based on personal experience: DON’T DO IT! This is my life right now, post-retirement. My husband and I lived in the busy boroughs of New York City, where I was happy, and then … Read more
[ It is a common fantasy that a long stretch of focused time allows creatives to do their best work. It could be the case, but it also might be true that you do your best work in the cracks of your hustle between appointments, despite obligations and because of responsibilities. With the Pisces powers … Read more
