Hello Reader,

I blame Mercury for my long silence this past month. But as soon as Mercury turned direct on January 1, I felt itchy to get back busy with my projects. How did December go for you? Did you have any profound insights? Striking ideas? Mercury is the symbol of perception and intellectual abilities. It is your inner storyteller. On good days, it can be clever and inspired. On bad days, it can act out of sheer boredom or to stir mischief.

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The big ah-ha moment for me last month was that I have been suppressing my voice, both literally and metaphorically. And given that Pluto is beginning to transit over my storyteller Mercury, I can't help but notice the synchronicity of it. Pluto transits are as much fun as a complete house renovation. They are overwhelming. You are stripped down to basics and do not do much. And, you cannot see the end of it till the very moment when the furniture is back in. Are there any planets or angles around 0 Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, or Taurus in your chart? Pay attention to January 20 as the Sun and Pluto will be conjunct in 29 Capricorn. The Moon in 29 Taurus will make an exact trine and will resonate strongly with the Pluto/Sun bundle. Emotions, power, transformation, and your sense of identity will all be bungled with each other. How exactly? I have no idea, but I plan to investigate and observe for myself and will report back what I discover.

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The second profound (and irritating) insight stems directly from the first one. I have pulled the publication of my book indefinitely. I realized that it was two books in one, with different audiences and serving different purposes. So, until I disentangle the voices and sort them out, no book is coming out yet. On the flip side, perhaps, when I am done, I will have two books at the same time. :-)

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On another front, important changes are coming soon. First, I am moving our newsletter to a new, better platform. Wish me luck with the migration! I will probably try your patience, so I thank you in advance for your understanding. Once the transition is complete, I will reorganize the Travelers' guide to the healing site. The idea is to simplify and make information easy to navigate. Finally, new free astrological classes are coming up soon. Stay tuned!

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Best,

Tatiana

JSJ Self-Help

I have been doing Stomach Flow lately. As I am getting older, I find more and more people around me worrying about their aging bodies, skin, etc. I cannot say I am immune to such topics, so my solution for myself was Stomach Flow! The going up and down around the face before it flows downward does miracles for my face and skin. And, once it flows downward, it clears up my head and brings mental clarity and peace. If you decide on the Stomach flow, I'd recommend both sides. When you do it for 20+ minutes on each side, you can really tell the difference.

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Left Side

Place your right hand on the left SEL 21 and the left hand on the left SEL 22.

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Right Side

Place your left hand on the right SEL 21 and the right hand on the right SEL 22.

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Combine the flow with this powerful mantra: Once I transcend my limiting beliefs, I can be happy and content wherever I am.

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