Cosmic Insights 🌟 Oct 16 - 23

#78 | Returning after Hurricane Helene & details on the full moon tomorrow...

A different update than usual ahead.

If you already live in Western North Carolina or somewhere in Appalachia affected by Hurricane Helene, perhaps sit this part of the newsletter out and scroll down. Although this won’t be a graphic or detailed account, many folks in this community (including myself) might need to pause from consuming content on this storm, or any upcoming one for that matter. I should note too that sharing emotional images from the storm online without resources on helping those affected doesn’t do any good for the community, and just makes it that much harder for many of us to exist online.

You might have noticed this newsletter’s absence in the last two weeks, or you might have been preparing for the impact of this storm (or Hurricane Milton). I didn’t have stable internet access until last week. We had power and water, and our sweet little family was untouched - I feel guilty about that. There’s no doubt I have survivor guilt, hurricane fatigue, and a general increase in storm anxiety. It’s something I’m working through, and I’m doing my best to regain normalcy.

The emotions come in waves and confusing ones at that. I appreciate you all sticking with me and this newsletter, even when I wasn’t able to publish anything. My household has had to pivot on some things, including work and subsequent bills. We have damage to our home from the storm, and we’ve been slowly working with our insurance. We have it better than most, but still, having a hole in your ceiling and leaks in the roof isn’t good for anyone’s mentation.

If you feel called to help us find our new normal and support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber, or making a one-time donation to my Venmo (@TheTreetricks). I never thought I’d be one to post for mutual aid online, but, after last week, donations from friends and family were the only way I was able to pay my bills.

Thank you for reading, supporting, commenting, sharing, and interacting with what I post online. This newsletter and the content I put out is a labor of love. It truly makes me happy getting to share these insights and information. This week will be a bit shorter than usual. I’m still getting back into the groove of things, and I’m not one to pretend like “everything is fine” because it’s not. I’m still in the process of easing into my routines and finding out what shifts I need to make energetically.

Now, let’s get into the cosmic insights from the coming week.

Thanks again, my sweet friends.

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Astrology forecast 🌠

Oct 17 | Full Moon in Aries

Deeply transformative thoughts, feelings, and experiences are heading your way. Expect changes at work, or maybe with your health, too. This doesn’t mean negative or positive changes necessarily.

However, if you’ve been thinking of switching things up this full moon is a big pivoting point. You’ll have to dive deep to get to the answers, but the message is waiting for you. I wouldn’t describe this transit as auspicious, but, there are some tidbits of gold sprinkled among the path covered by fog. It might seem difficult in the moment, but consider what could be waiting on the other side.

Think action plans, introspection, and movement of thought. If you’ve been clinging to an old habit, sequence, pattern, or outcome - now is the time to release it. Work on something new, and get curious about what the next step is. The most important part is to not get too attached to the outcome. Don’t be surprised if some wounds you thought you worked past pop back up. They’re popping back up to wrap up some understanding, or to clean up some unfinished business.

💡 Welcome in the transformation ahead, and be open to witnessing whatever lies ahead. If you’re zoomed in too close, you’ll miss the whole point of this full moon. Odds are, you might not even be able to see what the universe has in store for you just yet. When difficult and particularly hot emotions arise, try sitting with those emotions instead of reacting. It’ll be especially easy to be swept up in inner narratives and assumptions. This is the time to start meditating, journaling, and looking inward. These last few weeks before the energy of this hemisphere turns inward and embraces the cold times of winter are the perfect time to begin a more introspective journey.

Oct 17 | Venus in Saggitarius

You’ll find this transit has a positive and therapeutic hue to it. Truthfully, the whole collective needs a bit of a boost as far as creativity, love, and passion projects go. The key will be following your intuition rather than following your logical mind. It might feel counterproductive, but this transit allows you to sink a little deeper into the ethereal and the unknown. Lean into it.

It’s okay to sink into the spontaneity that this transit brings. Let yourself get excited about possibilities, get comfortable with connecting with friends, and let hope guide you. Things have felt a little dark and dreary lately. Instead of focusing on what you’re not excited about, get intentional about you’re daydreams. If you’re longing for a tropical escape, dive into a book with a similar setting. If you’re looking for more physical heat, try a hot yoga class. Work with what’s around you, and cultivate a life that’s aligned with your dreams, no matter how wild they might seem.

💡 Be aware of finances right now, and make sure that you’re not spending above your means. Dreaming of a better life is good, but stay realistic. Don’t put yourself in a financially strained place, because it’ll hit your emotions harder than you realize. Better yet, don’t make any big financial decisions right now (especially if it’s cosmetic, at the craft store, or one centered on vanity).

Oct 22 | Sun moves into Scorpio

Let’s welcome in some introspection and transformation with Scorpio season.
Are you seeing a pattern here?
All of the transits earlier in the week have a clear theme that they all share. As the Sun moves into Scorpio from now until November 22, you’ll be impacted and almost inspired by the recent events that have rocked your world.

New ways of thought might be a bit difficult, as you’re not able to articulate them as you’d prefer, and you’re feeling weak about voicing your inner monologue out loud. Instead of judging yourself, or wishing things were different take the time throughout the day to sit with your emotions. This means more meditation, body scans, and verbal check-ins with your partner or friends as often as you see fit. Establishing healthy communication boundaries seems scary at first, but protecting your mental health and emotional well-being is the right way to honor your future self.

You’ll need to stay aware of any resentment popping up and make sure that you’re not obsessing about things you can’t change. Keeping an eye on your words (both to yourself and others) is a major point of this transit. Evaluate how you’re showing up in the world, and if you want to stick with it. If you’re looking to be softer, more respected, or even more active, whaterver it is - you have the support of the stars to help make that happen. Of course, the stars can’t do the heavy lifting, you’ll have to do the groundwork. But if you’re energetically attuned to what’s moving about in the collective, you’ll find it easier than you expected to shift onto a more aligned path.

💡The key is tuning into your emotions, and getting real with yourself. Strip down the cultural, societal, and generational expectations and ask yourself what you want. If you’re asking for a life-altering transformation, get ready for it, because it’ll come fast and quick if it’s meant for you.

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Community Support

If you feel called to donate to those in Asheville and the smaller surrounding areas of WNC impacted by the flooding of Hurricane Helene, I can’t recommend Beloved Asheville enough. I’ve heard from multiple sources in the area that they’re doing fantastic work in AVL. See what they’re doing for yourself.

The Future of the Interstellar Studio

In case you missed it on Instagram, the private wellness studio on our property has a new name. Since the hurricane hit, we’ve been offering more meditation and crystal sound bowl sessions than ever.

We’ll be hosting a weekly crystal sound bowl meditation every Wednesday at 6:30 PM! All of the information is on my Facebook page! But if you’re curious about 1:1 sessions, renting the space, or sliding scale options - just respond to this email and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

October 19 | Waynesville Apple Festival at Waypoint

Say hello and browse one of my favorite local herb shops! I’ll be offering astrology charts and tarot card readings in person, something I hardly do! I’m so excited to connect with the community and see some hustle and bustle in our little mountainside downtown. Subscribers and internet friends get a discount for mentioning they follow me online!

Looking for some deeper self-reflection? How did last week’s newsletter manifest in your life?

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