21+ hour, 42+ min ago (786+ words) The dots connect, the veil lifts and what was once confusing now feels undeniable Clarity arrives when you least expect it! On Nov. 29, Mercury will station direct, officially concluding a retrograde cycle that began in the truth-seeking sign of Sagittarius on Nov. 9. During this time, conversations stalled and misunderstandings clouded our judgment, but as the messenger planet moves in direct motion, the fog begins to lift. Whether it's a confession or realization, Mercury in Scorpio keeps the receipts. When transiting this Water sign, the messenger planet wants to know why you said what you said, and why you hid what you hid. It heightens our instincts and sharpens our intuition, so we can fully read between the lines." This retrograde wasn't just a detour " after stationing retrograde in Sagittarius on Nov. 9, Mercury quickly began untangling themes around belief, truth, assumptions…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago (463+ words) The pope appeared via a video link at the National Catholic Youth Conference on Friday, Nov. 21 Pope Leo is giving students some words of advice. On Friday, Nov. 21, the head of the Catholic church, 70, spoke to young people during a virtual appearance at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis about the limitations of artificial intelligence. "AI can process information quickly, but it cannot replace human intelligence and don't ask it to do your homework for you. It cannot offer real wisdom," he said via a video link. "It misses a very important human element. AI will not judge between what is truly right and wrong. And it won't stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God's creation." The pope also said AI is becoming "one of the defining features of our time." "Safety is not only about rules,…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago (651+ words) See what this week has in store for you based on your zodiac sign, per astrologer Kyle Thomas' exclusive readings Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer Getty Another big week ... Weekly Horoscope: November 23-November 29: Pursue Your Heart's Desire See what this week has in store for you based on your zodiac sign, per astrologer Kyle Thomas' exclusive readings Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer Another big week arrives with the last full week of November. As we march forth into Sagittarius season, we most certainly will be caught up in the holiday vibes. For those who are ready for the winter season bustle " as well as Thanksgiving Day this week " I am happy to report that we have mostly sweet cosmic weather. Weeks ago, on Nov. 11, Jupiter, our planet of expansion, began its retrograde…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (877+ words) This cazimi is calling you out, no excuses! On Nov. 20, the sun and Mercury retrograde will meet in Scorpio, forming what is referred to as a Mercury cazimi: a rare moment when the messenger planet sits in the heart of the sun. When these two energies come together, expect realizations that sting or the sudden urge to finally say what's been left unsaid." A cazimi " Arabic for "in the heart of the Sun" " is equivalent to a mental reboot, when Mercury, the planet of communication and thought processes, becomes supercharged by the sun's energy and vitality." In Scorpio, however, this clarity doesn't come easily, as it is likely to be emotional, raw and deeply personal. It's about seeing the truth of something you've been avoiding, no matter how uncomfortable. Think about it: the sun in Scorpio illuminates what's usually kept…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (593+ words) The "Ice Box" singer explained that practicing abstinence helped him learn personal control Shawn Stockman's On That Note/Youtube Omarion is opening up about the three years he spent practicing celibacy early in his career. The "Ice Box" singer, 41, appeared on Shawn Stockman's On That Note podcast on Nov. 12, and explained that he abstained from sex in order to practice "personal control." "I was a young man and I was really, at that time, spiritually searching for strength and personal control over myself and my body," he said. "I did it for three years." Omarion said that when he looks back on that time now, "I be like, "Sheesh!' Because I love women. I love women in all their splendor. Friendship, best friend, lover. All that." The former Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star, who was a member of the boy…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago (311+ words) See what this week has in store for you based on your zodiac sign, per astrologer Kyle Thomas' exclusive readings Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer For weeks now, it's likely you've felt a sluggish pace beginning to creep in. This is because any time we are approaching a retrograde, we can sense that things seem to be spiraling off the tracks and we must pivot. The universe often gives warning signs of how we must change directions during the actual retrograde phase " so reflect on recent weeks and you could sense what is about to cyclone now. Beginning on Nov. 9, Mercury, our cosmic messenger, will begin its retrograde in the fields of Sagittarius. This will continue for the rest of the month, although the backward spiral will not entirely take place in just Sagittarius. Later in…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago (915+ words) Growth isn't linear and this retrograde transit proves that sometimes, we have to circle back before we can truly move forward The past is calling (again), but this time, it's testing what you've actually learned! On Nov. 9, Mercury will station retrograde in Sagittarius, setting the stage for a three-week-long rewind that asks us to revisit and re-evaluate everything from our belief systems to the stories we tell ourselves. Sagittarius is the truth-seeker of the zodiac, and its archetype is symbolic of wisdom, expansion and venturing outside of one's comfort zone." When Mercury " the planet of communication, thought processes and immediate surroundings " backtracks through this Fire sign, it's equivalent to pressing the pause button, particularly around the ideas and plans we've been pursuing. In Sagittarius, however, the messenger planet is considered a "straight shooter," as it is equally outspoken and eager…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (984+ words) Powerful and revelatory, this aspect pushes us to confront what we've been holding onto too tightly There's a difference between love and fixation, After slipping into the depths of Scorpio, Venus will square Pluto in Aquarius on Nov. 7, creating a supercharged atmosphere, where desire, control and vulnerability collide. This transit is emotionally raw and revealing, making the darker undercurrents within our community spaces impossible to ignore. After all, the tension between these planets can stir up emotional confrontations, magnetic attractions and psychological power plays." Venus in Scorpio doesn't do relationships halfway. In this Water sign, the love planet wants to merge with another mind, body and soul, making us collectively drawn to intimacy that is authentic and all-consuming. This transit can also expose hidden motives in relationships, financial entanglements and even regarding our sense of self-worth. What's lingering beneath the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (914+ words) This shocking transit invites you to redefine what stability and comfort mean to you If something in your life feels like it's on pause, or if an unexpected turn of events has you questioning your sense of stability, that's Uranus at work. In astrology, Uranus is notorious for causing disruption and chaos, when in reality, it's here to create room for truth, innovation and liberation. As it moves through the zodiac, it jolts us out of routines that no longer serve us, which often leads to a breakthrough or revolution. Since July 7, Uranus has been shaking things up in the curious sign of Gemini, sparking shifts in communication, technology and thought processes. But as of Sept. 6, it began to retrograde, retracing its steps, and now, as it re-enters Taurus (the sign it first entered in 2018), we're revisiting the same themes…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (548+ words) Jen Taylor-O'Connor opens up about her research on animal communication and how it helped her heal from trauma Jen Taylor-O'Connor grew up in what she calls a "garden variety Christian" home, though things changed when her family enrolled her in the Institute in Basic Life Principles, led by disgraced minister Bill Gothard, as a teen." And now, decades after breaking free from IBLP" which Taylor-O'Connor, 45, refers to as a "cult" " she's opening up about how her pet parrots helped her heal in the documentary Parrot Kindergarten." Director Amy Herdy, whose previous work includes producing The Hunting Ground, executive producing Britney v Spears and co-creating Allen v Farrow, first came to learn about Taylor-O'Connor's story through a "random email" in her inbox. At first, her manager thought it would be a great story for Herdy, who tends to lean toward "dark…...