6+ hour, 32+ min ago (718+ words) Simple kindness can currently turn walls into open doors. As tender Venus waltzes into Sagittarius at 3:14 PM EST, we're encouraged to lean on kindness and good communication. Earlier, Venus, planet of compassion, formed a trine with dreamy Neptune, giving our imagination space to flow freely. We can soften rough edges through creativity expressed with care. As the day unfolds, promises are continually strengthened by our cosmically-inspired efforts. Sincerity is key to finding the best path forward, regardless of the context of a specific relationship. General Daily Insight for November 30, 2025 Simple kindness can currently turn walls into open doors. As tender Venus waltzes into Sagittarius at 3:14 PM EST, we're encouraged to lean on kindness and good communication. Earlier, Venus, planet of compassion, formed a trine with dreamy Neptune, giving our imagination space to flow freely. We can soften rough edges through…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago (454+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): A connection might not get made if part er A is in their body and partner 2 is in their head. A day trip could be satisfying but with below-zero Universal stars, keeping plans simple is recommended. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It could be time to square something up with a friend. Allow a partner some grace if they're more aligned with playtime than handling anything serious today, spicy stars could keep their focus on romance. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you're working today, you'll likely put in your whole heart " but don't let a money issue trigger and emotional display. A spontaneous new idea could be a winner. It could be hard to find the right steps to complete a task. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Money as a philosophical construct might be a topic for thought or conversation. Imagination could…...

23+ hour, 35+ min ago (937+ words) By NICOLE WINFIELD, ANDREW WILKS and SUZAN FRASER Leo took his shoes off and, in his white socks, toured the 17th-century mosque, looking up at its soaring tiled domes and the Arabic inscriptions on its columns as an imam pointed them out to him. The Vatican had said Leo would observe a "brief moment of silent prayer" in the mosque, but he didn't. An imam of the mosque, Asgin Tunca, said he had invited Leo to pray, since the mosque was "Allah's house," but the pope declined. Later, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said: "The pope experienced his visit to the mosque in silence, in a spirit of contemplation and listening, with deep respect for the place and the faith of those who gather there in prayer." Leo, history's first American pope, was following in the footsteps of his recent predecessors,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (455+ words) ARIES (March 21-April 19): A focus on the past might not be productive now, just draining. It may be the weekend but building an alliance in the workplace or elsewhere could be a great strategy to consider. Friendships could be uneven. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some fresh air could finally be possible in a work situation that's been going in circles for a while " you should know soon. Instead of seeing a partner or housemate as a rival, seek out common ground. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A retreat for specific inspiration might not deliver as you might wish, but just getting away for a simple reset could be just right. Get active in service to others. Friends could be stubborn or wildly authentic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go big or go home sounds great but seldom delivers the real treasures of life: Purpose, love,…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (598+ words) Conversations wake us up, and plans click into place. As cerebral Mercury stations direct at 12:38 pm EST, we regain mental traction and gently realign plans that drifted off-course in recent weeks. The instinctive Moon enters Aries and energizes our moods, inspiring us to make courageous moves. Choose clear words -- shared understanding saves energy. We may revisit a stalled promise and confirm facts with care when romantic Venus opposes unpredictable Uranus and invites us to find a workable middle. General Daily Insight for November 29, 2025 Conversations wake us up, and plans click into place. As cerebral Mercury stations direct at 12:38 pm EST, we regain mental traction and gently realign plans that drifted off-course in recent weeks. The instinctive Moon enters Aries and energizes our moods, inspiring us to make courageous moves. Choose clear words " shared understanding saves energy. We may revisit a…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (35+ words) Thursday was the first Thanksgiving polka Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Hope, which is carrying on the tradition after Sacred Heart of Mary, the Polish-American hub in nearby Graceland Park, closed last year....

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (380+ words) Pope Leo XIV is on'his first foreign trip'to Turkey and later Lebanon, marking an important Christian anniversary and bringing a message of peace to the region at a crucial time for efforts to end the war in Ukraine and ease Mideast tensions. Leo met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara and highlighted Turkey's role as a bridge between East and West. He arrived in Istanbul later Thursday for three days of ecumenical and interfaith meetings that will be followed by the Lebanese leg of his trip until Tuesday. Leo's main reason for traveling to Turkey is to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Christianity's first ecumenical council. In A.D. 325, that council hashed out the first version of the Nicene Creed, a statement of faith that millions of Christians still recite each Sunday. For the Vatican, Lebanon and its…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago (700+ words) Small waves can change the flow of a whole day. At 1:59 am EST, the emotional Moon squares the willful Sun, and our most vulnerable needs bump up against our pride. We can use this energy to notice patterns, then take some calm steps that bridge divides with our partners. When the Moon, ambassador of our emotions, meets combative Mars in a tense square, tempers may flare. Steady breaths and simple words can cool busy rooms. Choose patience -- small pauses protect our peace today. General Daily Insight for November 28, 2025 Small waves can change the flow of a whole day. At 1:59 am EST, the emotional Moon squares the willful Sun, and our most vulnerable needs bump up against our pride. We can use this energy to notice patterns, then take some calm steps that bridge divides with our partners. When the Moon,…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago (1071+ words) By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain " And Rosal'a said, "Let there be Lux." Rosal'a, the global Spanish pop star'loved by millions'for fusing flamenco with Latin hip-hop and reggaeton, has amazed her fans with a radical shift. The singer and songwriter's'new album, "Lux("Light" in Latin), is unabashedly spiritual. Fifteen songs, sung in 13 different languages, including fragments in Latin, Arabic and Hebrew, are laden with a yearning for the divine. And it is receiving praise from on high. Xabier G'mez Garc'a, bishop of Sant Feliu de Llobregat which includes Rosal'a's hometown of Sant Esteve Sesrovires near Barcelona, was one of the first church leaders to laud her work in an open letter to his flock. Rosal'a's grandmother regularly attends mass in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, according to the diocese. "When I listened to "Lux' and Rosal'a speaking about her the context…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago (621+ words) Missing details could throw off our stride with little warning. We may feel restless as the emotional Moon squares unpredictable Uranus, making it tough to handle any unexpected detours. As the day unfolds, disciplined Saturn stations direct at 10:52 PM EST, asking us to rebuild dependable habits and recommit to boundaries we'll actually respect. Saturn's bluntness is softened by Luna's drift into caring Pisces, so we can forgive small slips while still honoring our long-game structure. Remember -- measure twice, cut once. General Daily Insight for November 27, 2025 Missing details could throw off our stride with little warning. We may feel restless as the emotional Moon squares unpredictable Uranus, making it tough to handle any unexpected detours. As the day unfolds, disciplined Saturn stations direct at 10:52 PM EST, asking us to rebuild dependable habits and recommit to boundaries we'll actually respect. Saturn's bluntness…...