13+ hour, 26+ 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…...

2+ day, 18+ 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, 2+ hour ago (604+ words) They come in different sizes and shine in varying colors. They decorate church steeples and apartment windows, and even adorn the chancellery in Berlin during Advent. "It's the symbol of the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the three wise men to the Christ Child in the manger," said Katja Ruppert, managing director of the Herrnhuter Sterne manufacturing company. The stars have been handmade for over 180 years in Herrnhut, which was founded by refugees of the Moravian Church fleeing from the historical provinces of Bohemia and Moravia in what is now the Czech Republic. Members of the church, one of the world's oldest Protestant denominations, found refuge in the German region in 1722 under the auspices of Count Nikolaus von Zinzendorf, who granted them asylum from prosecution by Catholics. He provided them with land where the believers founded Herrnhut, which roughly translates…...

3+ day, 18+ 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…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago (714+ words) We're making progress, even if we can't see it just yet. Romantic Venus supports expansive Jupiter, and so our generosity is heightened. Cooperation could also come more naturally, especially once expressive Venus trines disciplined Saturn at 6:48 PM EST. Simple promises should be easier to keep when we're with good company! To cap things off, the temperamental Moon challenges chatty Mercury, so we may need to keep an eye on our tone. With care and affection, success in any current arena is almost guaranteed. General Daily Insight for November 26, 2025 We're making progress, even if we can't see it just yet. Romantic Venus supports expansive Jupiter, and so our generosity is heightened. Cooperation could also come more naturally, especially once expressive Venus trines disciplined Saturn at 6:48 PM EST. Simple promises should be easier to keep when we're with good company! To cap…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago (512+ words) The document from the Vatican's doctrine office said the Catholic Church had a well-documented position upholding the indissolubility of marriage as a lifelong union between spouses. But it said the church's position on the unique and exclusive nature of a monogamous marriage was less well known. In recent years at Vatican meetings of bishops and in visits by groups of bishops, African delegates have regularly complained that polygamy is widely practiced among their flocks and asked the Vatican for guidance. "One Flesh: In Praise of Monogamy" provides them with a doctrinal document tracing the way marriage has been treated in the Bible, poetry, Christian theology and philosophy and by various popes and church councils across history. The Vatican's doctrine chief and author, Argentine Cardinal V'ctor Manuel Fern'ndez, said the text wasn't so much a condemnation of polygamy and polyamorous relations…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago (228+ words) It is something of a ritual for people of faith to go around the Thanksgiving table giving thanks for something other than the excessive amount of food they are about to consume. These are usually hurried personal recitals with all eyes on the cooling meal. But occasionally, we manage to reach beyond ourselves and give thanks for something that impacts others. The joined Norwich parishes of St Mary's, mostly Haitian, and St. Peter and Paul, mostly white, are working together to help a Haitian mother who has fought back from extreme illness and disability to live in her own home with her son. The churches have committed to continue to support and protect her in every way possible. As The Lord's Pantry at St. James Church in New London struggles to meet the increasing need for food distribution, pantry administrators…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago (714+ words) The impact of minor gestures is magnified today. We start gently, since mischievous Mercury misreads healing Chiron, so small misunderstandings may nudge us to slow conversations until expectations match. As the hours roll on, the Moon faces expansive Jupiter, asking us to weigh comfort against growth while we juggle home needs with ambitious dreams. At 8:52 PM EST, wordy Mercury conjoins thoughtful Venus, inviting heartfelt talks that precede fair agreements. We can bridge almost any difference and move forward with kindness! General Daily Insight for November 24, 2025 The impact of minor gestures is magnified today. We start gently, since mischievous Mercury misreads healing Chiron, so small misunderstandings may nudge us to slow conversations until expectations match. As the hours roll on, the Moon faces expansive Jupiter, asking us to weigh comfort against growth while we juggle home needs with ambitious dreams. At…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (629+ words) We have more power than we might think. As the luminous Sun forms a cooperative sextile with transformative Pluto at 2:20 PM EST, we can recognize where steady effort invites meaningful change. Morning conversations might reveal unexpectedly simple fixes. Meanwhile, afternoon choices flow smoothly as we align intentions with actions and share support. By evening, the mood should steady. Small promises kept rebuild trust and help us close the day feeling more capable and a little lighter. Choose one doable change and stick with it! General Daily Insight for November 23, 2025 We have more power than we might think. As the luminous Sun forms a cooperative sextile with transformative Pluto at 2:20 PM EST, we can recognize where steady effort invites meaningful change. Morning conversations might reveal unexpectedly simple fixes. Meanwhile, afternoon choices flow smoothly as we align intentions with actions and share…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) By JUAN A. LOZANO The collection of about two dozen monks began their walk on Oct. 26 from Fort Worth, Texas, to "raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion across America and the world," according to the group, Walk for Peace. The monks planned to travel through 10 states before reaching Washington, D.C. So far, the monks have visited various Texas cities on their trek, including Austin and Houston, often walking along roads and highways while being escorted by law enforcement or by a vehicle trailing behind them, said Long Si Dong, a spokesperson for the group. The monks are being accompanied on their journey by their dog Aloka. At around 6:13 p.m. Wednesday, the monks were walking along the side of U.S. Highway 90 near Dayton, Texas, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of Houston, when their escort vehicle, which had its hazard lights on, was hit by…...