Gratitude is defined by the Cambridge dictionary as “a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what the person has done to help you.” In other words, being thankful for something that you received whether tangible or intangible.

Having a grateful heart promotes positive emotions and also affects your general well-being. Psychology tells us that gratitude is also a change of perspective. When you have a grateful heart, you always see the good sides of things, even if the outcomes are not always favorable to you.

The universe makes the events of life both so formidable and so exhilarating.

When you look at the monthly astrology charts, you will be amazed by the planetary transits, the lunar phases, and the shifts in zodiac signs. The movements of these celestial bodies can influence every aspect of our existence.

This November 8th is no exception. You can expect three major astrological events to be mindful of.

“Come back to our body.”

I was listening to a podcast by Kelly Surtees about self-care tips for managing Mars Retrograde Gemini. She talked about the influence of Mars Retrograde on our minds. Overthinking and buzzy minds are just one of the many effects of the planet Mars in the Air sign of Gemini. She referred to this as “agitated mental energy.” This mobility of the mind is a classic Vata imbalance. (Check out this post to learn more about the Vata dosha and Ayurveda).

I was ecstatic about the New Moon. Happening on October 25th at 6:49 AM (ET), the New Moon signifies a reset, new beginnings, and the setting of intentions. It is an opportune time to manifest your intentions for the next month. There’s an energy in the ether, and if you sit still and open your heart to it, you can feel magic. I can’t help but feel the mystery and intrigue that the energy of the moon vibrates.

The full moon in October goes by many names. In the Native American tradition, this is called Hunter’s moon, otherwise known as the Travel Moon, the Dying Moon, or the Blood Moon. The name Hunter’s moon and Travel moon originated from the practice of Native Americans to travel to hunt. Animals also travel far to gather food in preparation for winter. Furthermore, the name Dying Moon relates to the season of falling and dying of leaves, grass, and trees. During this Full Moon, a reddish glow is seen thus the name Blood Moon.