I wanted to take a moment to check in with all of you and also acknowledge something openly. I know I’ve been a bit quieter lately and slower to respond than usual. I haven’t disappeared or forgotten about this space. I’ve just been moving through some heavy personal stuff and needed to pause and recalibrate. This time of year can be especially hard for a lot of us. Old wounds, grief, family dynamics, financial stress, emotional fatigue. It all tends to surface at once. If you’re feeling tender, overwhelmed, or low energy, you’re not alone in that. I hope you’re being gentle with yourselves and taking what you need from the course at your own pace. Shadow work isn’t meant to be rushed or performed. It’s meant to meet you where you are. Even showing up quietly counts. Thank you for your patience, your presence, and your continued trust while this space continues to grow and evolve. I’m still here, still committed, and deeply grateful for each of you being part of this container. If you feel like sharing, I’d love to know how you’re doing. Even a single word or emoji check in is welcome. 🐝🖤 Sending care to every nervous system in the room. P.S. 13 days till my 🎈 🎂 birfday 🥳🥳🥳

Once upon a time, for a short period of time I delivered pizzas to make a living. And this one time I went to this pretty nice house, and when I rang the bell, nobody answered. I could hear someone outside in the back so I kinda walked around to see if I could bring this food to the back, maybe they didn’t hear me. But it was all fenced in and I could hear a guy talking on the phone, “yeah he’s at the bar….” I didn’t really want to call out to the guy, sounded like he was upset. So I went back to the front and was just going to leave the pizza at the door if they weren’t going to answer… But these two kids, probably 7 and 9, come out and kinda sit down on the front steps looking real bummed. They take the pizza and one of them says, “sorry, our mom was going to tip you, but she’s out looking for our dad and she’s not back yet.” I just told the kids, “don’t worry about it, you guys good?” They kinda sigh and say, “yeah our uncle’s here, and she should be home soon.” So I say okay, tell them to get some of that food while it’s good and hot. And I go back to work. This little window into the home lives of others really put some things into perspective for me. Because I didn’t know these people, but I from being a bartender for a handful of years and just living life, I know this story. But it gave me the perspective of the kids. Their mom was so worried/angry about the dad not showing up for her kids, that she left them to go hunt this man down and tell him how to be a better parent. But what if she didn’t get so caught up in how this man was lacking, and just had a nice dinner with her kids. Sure dad would have missed out, but that’s his loss. That’s his choice. Her making the same choice for different reasons didn’t get these kids a hot meal with either of their parents that night. And it got me to thinking, how many times I allowed myself to get so angry that someone wasn’t doing something for my kid, that I got totally distracted and ended up failing to show up myself.

I wanted to share something I’ve been quietly creating for this community 🧡 The Once Upon a Trauma hoodie and journal are now live, and they were designed specifically with shadow work in mind. The hoodie is for the days you’re doing the work in public — holding your boundaries, showing up differently, and carrying your character development with you. The journal is for the work you do in private. Shadow work. Pattern tracking. Rewriting the story on your own terms. You can use the journal to: • explore triggers and reactions • unpack old narratives • track cycles and growth • write the chapter you were never given space to write There’s no right way to use it. It’s just a container — for honesty, reflection, and integration 🧡 If you feel called, you can check them out here: 👉 https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheRebelsAlchemy No pressure. Just sharing what’s available if it supports your work right now.

💬 If you know your chart, tell me what house Sagittarius rules for you — that’s where you’ll feel this the most! Alright y’all, here’s the deal. That little planet Mercury? It’s the one that runs your mouth, your messages, your road trips, and your fancy gadgets. And a few times a year, that sucker looks like it’s backin’ up in the sky — like a tractor tryin’ to parallel park with one headlight out. When that happens, folks start sayin’ and doin’ things they don’t mean, phones go glitchy, tires go flat, and half your texts get lost in the Twilight Zone. But don’t panic — this ain’t the universe tryna ruin your life. It’s just sayin’: “Slow your roll, sweetheart. Check your work, reread that text, and maybe don’t sign nothin’ new till Mercury stops moonwalkin’.” Now this one’s in Sagittarius first — that’s the “big dreamer, big mouth, world traveler” sign — then it backs up into Scorpio, the “deep, secret-keepin’, don’t-poke-the-bear” sign. So at first it’s gonna mess with your opinions, travel plans, and big ideas, and then it’s gonna drag you into the deep emotional mud to find what’s really goin’ on under your skin. 🌽 How It Hits Each Rising Sign (a.k.a. Who’s Gettin’ What Lesson) Aries Rising – You’re gonna wanna run your mouth, but the universe says “sit your butt down.” Big opinions might come back to bite ya, so think before ya holler. Taurus Rising – Old money stuff, trust issues, or maybe even a dusty ol’ secret could crawl outta the shed. Don’t go lendin’ or spendin’ ‘til Mercury’s done backin’ up. Gemini Rising – Your love life or partnerships might sound like a soap opera rerun. Read that text twice before you send it — and don’t assume folks can read your mind. Cancer Rising – Work’s a bit messy. Emails go missin’, schedules get jumbled, and your body’s like “hey, maybe hydrate?” It’s clean-up season, not hustle season. Leo Rising – Old flames might text “hey stranger” and you’ll be tempted. Think long and hard, baby. This one’s about joy, fun, and what really fills your cup — not who drains it.

Mercury is retrograding through Sagittarius, lighting up my 5th house — the house of self-expression, creativity, children, and the inner child. For me, that means this retrograde isn’t about tech glitches or missed appointments; it’s about re-thinking why I share, how I speak, and what stories I tell when I feel emotionally charged. Because Mercury is sextile my Mars in Libra and Venus in Aquarius, it’s encouraging honest dialogue, but with awareness — reminding me that my words are spells, and they should be cast with intention, not reaction. The impulse to “speak my truth” is strong, but so is the need to practice emotional precision. This retrograde also links to deeper emotional threads: - Sun, Venus & Lilith in Scorpio activating my 4th house = revisiting family stories, generational trauma, and what “home” really feels like. - Saturn in Pisces squaring my natal Neptune = confronting where I’ve idealized people or situations instead of seeing them clearly. - Jupiter in Cancer moving through my 12th = divine timing for forgiveness, closure, and spiritual integration. Together, these transits create what I call a “mirror season.” It’s when old patterns and people reappear — not to pull you backward, but to help you realize how differently you respond now. In my case, this Mercury retrograde revealed where I still seek validation through communication — reaching out to others when really, I’m being asked to reach into myself. But it’s also showing me that healing doesn’t always look tidy. Sometimes it looks like saying the thing you used to swallow, just so you can hear yourself speak your own truth aloud. 💫 Collective Takeaway Mercury Retrograde isn’t here to punish — it’s here to pause you. If it’s transiting your: - 1st–3rd houses: you’re re-thinking your identity, voice, and relationships. - 4th–6th houses: old emotional roots or daily patterns may resurface for refinement. - 7th–9th houses: you’re reviewing partnerships, contracts, or beliefs. - 10th–12th houses: career direction, visibility, or spiritual purpose may be in flux.