May 9, 2025
Long-term partnerships, whether romantic or platonic, require courage. And for the past month, you’ve been practicing asserting yourself in your 1:1s. This may not come naturally to you. But you’ve made definitive progress. So celebrate it. Note the times you’ve expressed your relational needs with clarity and conviction. And if you still instinctively sugarcoat difficulties to preserve your bonds, show yourself some compassion. When you tend to your nervous system, it becomes easier to share your truth.
Continue readingMay 8, 2025
Lately, you’ve been nudged to go all out in your partnerships, be they romantic or platonic. Maybe you’ve communicated your needs more boldly or ventured out of your comfort zone with your loves. Or perhaps you’ve simply laughed more. Whatever the case, your interpersonal efforts have required courage. And right now, your self-advocacy comes without much self-doubt. So hard-launch your desires. Reflect on what revs your connections up and what makes them sputter. Then double down on what helps your relationships thrive. Sometimes all it takes is a small spark.
Continue readingMay 7, 2025
Passion and support are flooding your close connections, be they romantic or platonic. You might be trying to be more assertive with your beloved. Or perhaps you’re helping a friend through a major life transition. Whatever the case, the Force is with you. So initiate key conversations with your nearest and dearest. You’ll reaffirm your commitments in the process — and maybe even have a breakthrough or two. Right now, testing the strength of your bonds brings pleasant surprises.
Continue readingMay 6, 2025
Any relationship with real feeling to it is bound to have tender moments. Today may be one of them. A loved one making an offhand remark or leaving you on read could throw you for a loop. The first step to resolving this hurt is to address it. Lead with compassion and vulnerability. And for bonus points, play translator, paraphrasing back what each of you has just said. This exercise will leave both parties feeling witnessed, understood, and more open to reconciliation.
Continue readingMay 5, 2025
Opening up to your nearest and dearest unlocks life’s greatest rewards. And right now, your romantic, platonic, and professional partnerships are extra rejuvenating — if only you dare to initiate frank conversations. So get real about what you need from your bonds. Doing so won’t guarantee immediate breakthroughs, but it will keep you attuned to your desires. And getting curious with your connections will help you absorb their wisdom.
Continue readingMay 4, 2025
You’ll take your delight with a side of catharsis, please. Over the next six months, get ready to explore the nooks and crannies of your relationship with pleasure and artistry. Every so often, we need a reminder to release what doesn’t spark joy and make space for what does. During this transit, consider yourself reminded. Be honest about the flirtationships, playful pastimes, or artistic mediums that no longer feel fulfilling. And stay open to taboo modes of creativity. Your next great sculpture or love affair may be waiting just outside the box.
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