Pheonix Rysen

August's Full Moon is in the sign of Aquarius. Aquarius prioritizes community over self and loathes convention. Meanwhile, their opposite, or sister, sign, Leo, has no shame taking selfies, dedicating quality time to self-care, embracing what's popular, and presenting it in a way that earns them lots of applause (hello, countless pop stars — from Madonna to Dua Lipa — born under the fire sign). And while this full moon is happening in the sign of the Water Bearer, it opposes the sun in its last degree of Leo. When a planet is hanging out at 29 degrees of any sign, also referred to as the Anaretic degree, you can expect to experience the most intense, peak energy of that sign — as well as a sense of urgency. So with the sun at 29 degrees Leo, this full moon could stir up peak regal energy. You could feel truly comfortable in your skin, at the top of your game, craving recognition, and driven to do whatever you need to do to make sure you see your desires fulfilled — because you...

Change is Pain  Prior to my motorcycle accident you could say that I subscribed to the "pain is weakness leaving the body" or the "no pain no gain" philosophy. Even now you probably wouldn't recognize much of a difference, but I have come to a new understanding of Pain. Those philosophies are in my mind not quite complete or at least not worded just quite right. You see, or well you will hopefully see by the time I am done writing. Those philosophies are saying just about the same thing and will lead you to what they mean if you sit and think about them.  The above is a piece of propaganda used by the US Marine Recruiting office to get more people to join the marines. Its also figuratively true, and very effective in their commercials. Pain is weakness leaving the body. If you punch a tree over and over again every day for a few years your hand wont be broken (unless you punched TOO hard). Instead, it will be toughed, and calloused, and you will be able to take ...