16+ hour, 10+ min ago (558+ words) If the rumors are true, Venus was born when Saturn struck down his father, and the remnants of that celestial upheaval fell into the sea. From the chaos-mingled foam and divine essence, love and beauty were born. Now Venus sails into Sagittarius, reminding us that love is still a wild creation, born of upheaval and expanding through adventure, ever-seeking the horizon. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Because of your goals, your love of learning and your emotional maturity, you may be drawn to someone older. The generational difference will favor you both, as you bring new perspective and they bring the know-how of lived experience. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your happiness and comfort are a priority because a good mood will power everything you do today. The energy from one easy success builds confidence for the next, and soon you'll be cruising through…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (515+ words) Among the seasonal foods that get better a few days after the event is the cranberry sauce. Some like it sweet, some like it brandied or nutted. Some do it with jalapenos, and if today were a dish, that would be the one -- cranberries with a kick. Mercury goes direct and then Venus starts an argument with Uranus, promising a bit of surprising spice. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Sometimes connection lingers like sound after a concert. You wonder if the other person hears it, too. Maybe they do; maybe they don't. What matters is that you're learning the frequency of your own peace. Stay tuned there. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll fantasize about how it would be liberating to live with less because you're lighter, freer, unburdened. But it does take courage because you must face your fear of emptiness -- and discover…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (560+ words) Two lunar squares give emotional challenge to the last day of Mercury's retrograde. Whatever pushes your buttons, knocks on your heart or crashes your emotions, just know there will be resolution and relief soon. The best way over an emotion is through it. They come in waves you can ride out if you're willing to let go a little. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Something new has your full attention, and it feels good to be lit up again. Just remember to look up from your project now and then. The people who love you most want to share in your excitement, too. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Relationships don't stay strong by accident. It depends on how they are grown and protected. They thrive when people nurture trust, honesty, curiosity and time together. Neglect makes love brittle; care makes it resilient. CANCER (June…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago (904+ words) Pope Leo XIV has granted a request to remove clergy credentials from a former Homewood priest accused of sexual misconduct, according to a statement released today by Bishop Steven Raica, head of the Catholic Diocese of Birmingham. Robert Sullivan, 61, announced Aug. 2 that he was taking personal leave from his duties as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Homewood beginning Aug. 4. On Aug. 13, Raica said that Sullivan was suspended and being investigated for a relationship with a woman alleged to have begun when she was 17. Sullivan is now no longer a priest, Raica said in the statement released today. "In light of complaints made against him in July of this year, Father Robert Sullivan, of his own accord, submitted a petition to Pope Leo, requesting that he be dispensed from all the obligations arising from Holy Orders," Raica said....

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (554+ words) In this time of thanksgiving, I type with grateful fingers to the ones who have challenged my every day with the task of turning that most complex of conundrums over and over in my curiosity: What are we all doing here together under these stars? Thank you, dear reader, for joining me in the wonder of it all. These scopes are a tribute to you. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Thankfully, you have a spirit that begins things. You take the first step when others hesitate, light the torch, and run ahead. You remind everyone that momentum itself is a blessing -- energy that turns desire into something real and alive. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Thankfully, you stay curious. Every question you ask and every story you share creates connection. Your way with words and wonder keeps the world interesting, reminding everyone that gratitude…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago (588+ words) Gratitude isn't always about joy or gain. Sometimes it's the awareness that a burden has lifted. The return to normalcy is a gift in itself. The day before American Thanksgiving is the last day of Saturn's retrograde, a change of direction that will for many be experienced as relief. A water sign trine will be like a spiritual bath -- perfect for a relaxing reset. ARIES (March 21-April 19). If you could just do all the right steps in the right order, the task would get good results in a predictable amount of time. But perfect instructions are a rare thing in this world. So watch a pro and have a little fun while you give it your best shot. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You don't need rescuing, but some will rush in wanting to help. Let them show their care. Just don't…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago (565+ words) The key to understanding a dream is being open to the feelings that come up as you describe its scenes and happenings. Maybe the details that jump out are coming from a collective unconscious, but they are definitely coming from a subconscious gloriously specific to you. It's worth keeping track of under this lunar omen trine of inspired dreams. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your personal journey also happens to be very relatable. Though what you're doing feels specific to you, it will become meaningful to others, too, if communicated well. The first step is to read the room and adjust your vibes to match it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). After a string of intense days, the quiet feels strange but sacred. The body exhales first; the mind lags behind, replaying everything. Let yourself land. Stillness isn't the absence of motion; it's the…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago (580+ words) The conjunction of Mercury and Venus is a win for understanding. Not because the words get any clearer or a line gets a better signal-to-noise ratio. Not because we learn the language of another country or another generation. Not because we're suddenly smarter. We understand better because we want to. Not wanting to understand another person is usually the biggest block. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're craving a particular kind of inspiration -- the kind that comes from fresh energy and kindred spirits. Follow that pull. Spend time in new places, meet different people, and you'll naturally find the ones who make you shine brighter. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You feel the impulse to grow. You're capable of more. There's a social dimension to this feeling. You'll be drawn to people who challenge and inspire you, not those who merely reassure or enable…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago (600+ words) As Mercury and Venus are moving toward an alignment in Scorpio, it's fun to drop hints, or talk in riddles like an Egyptian sphinx or Gandalf or Yoda or even a troll under the bridge. Maybe it makes us feel wise to mix up the logic now because these retrogrades ending this week have been mixing it up a bit for us, and we're just responding in kind. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll present answers. As informed and relevant as you are, it's your humanity that shines through. That you care enough to not only think deeply into a problem but also bring your creativity and warmth to the solution -- that's what reads. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll witness why context matters, especially in regard to relationships. You'll choose people for how they jibe with a certain version of you. They may…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (552+ words) The open of Sagittarius Season features two omens from Mercury -- both auspicious trines, first to Saturn and then Jupiter. It's like a note dropped in the suggestion box, a request for the manager, a prayer wafted to the winds -- this one starts with "please" and continues with something a little unformed, and that's for the best. The weeks to come will teach us what to want. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Life accelerates because you remove what's unnecessary. Narrow down your options, shorten your lists, lose a few rules. Also, whatever time constraints you can lift will eliminate stress. What if, like the gods, you had all the time in the world? GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you let others assist, you get to observe how they communicate, collaborate and show care. That tells you something about who they are and what kind…...