The Nurtury

12/20/2025

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12/19/2025

Get that shadow work done so you have more space for the light! Or, at least, remember to crack that 'nut' at least enough to let the light in 🤩

12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Homesickness

To understand the Sun’s square to Neptune (Dec. 20, 2025, 5:02 pm PST, 29º24 Sagittarius-Pisces), imagine you’ve traveled far from home, to a place where you don’t speak the language and you’re not sure you’re dressed quite right, or that your natural personality is acceptable. Your usual persona has become a bit melty; the sense of self shifts, and confidence is a bit low. It’s uncomfortable, being a stranger.

But when you don’t have your usual bag of tricks to fall back on, when the construction of who you are and what you are doesn’t fit with your surroundings, you have the unique opportunity to figure out who you are without those constructions. Turns out, the real you has little to do with those things.

If you find yourself feeling a sort of yearning homesickness in the days surrounding this transit, consider that what you’re homesick for is not necessarily a different place or other people. What you’re homesick for is you. -BigSkyAstrology

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12/19/2025

PRACTICE OF THE WEEK: Mindful Observation

Mindful observation is a beautiful practice that invites us to deepen our relationship with the present, nurturing a sense of wonder and connection to the world.

Begin by choosing an object from your environment. It could be something as simple as a leaf, a stone, or even a cup of tea. Hold it gently in your hand or place it before you, allowing yourself to gaze upon it with fresh eyes.
As you observe, notice its color, shape, texture, and any other details that might normally escape your attention. Allow yourself to be absorbed in the experience of seeing, as if you are encountering this object for the very first time.
As you continue, let go of any labels or judgments. Simply observe, allowing your awareness to expand and embrace the essence of the object. If your mind begins to wander, gently bring your focus back to the object without self-criticism.
Feel the rhythm of your breath as you remain present, cultivating a sense of peace and stillness within. This practice is not just about seeing, but about opening your awareness to the richness of the moment.
When you feel ready, gradually widen your attention to include the space around you, gently returning to the broader awareness of your surroundings.
-DeepakChopra

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12/18/2025

The last few years have felt confusing, disorienting, and at times, oddly exhausting... you’re not imagining it. So many of us have been asking the same quiet question beneath everything else...
When does it start to feel like we know what we’re doing again?

Astrologer Debra Silverman offers a perspective on 2026 that I think might resonate with you. She describes the years since 2020 as an adjustment period — a strange in-between where the old way of living no longer worked, but the new way hadn’t quite landed yet. A time of trying, testing, rewinding, and second-guessing.

But as she explains it, 2026 is when the planets stop hovering at the threshold and start moving together. Instead of pushing and pulling in different directions, the major planetary players begin to dance — creating a sense of momentum, coherence, and forward motion that’s been missing for a while.

And here’s the part that feels especially grounding: Debra — like many of the astrologers we feature — reminds us that this is not astrology you’re meant to brace against or react to.

It’s astrology you’re invited to participate in.

The confusion of recent years wasn’t a mistake, but a necessary transition. 2026 supports clarity through individuality, not conformity - being more fully yourself becomes stabilizing in the years ahead and what helps us find our groove again after a long period of uncertainty.

It’s a hopeful, mature take on 2026... one that replaces fear with context, and overwhelm with understanding.

When you’re in charge of your inner dialogue, your life begins to feel more spacious, intentional, and free. -Amanda, AstrologyHub

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12/18/2025

Take time to breathe, ground, walk.... this time of year is meant for rest though it has become a race of consumerism and social media 'bests'....

12/18/2025

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