Quarter Century Contemplation

On my 25th birthday, here’s a list of 25 things that inspire me to feel embodied in this sensual experience of life: 

Watching the Sun rise and set.

Watching the Moon rise and set.

Turning the pages of a book.

Smelling fresh baked goods.

Wagging dog tails.

Caressing gently over skin.

Feeling shifts of planets within my body.

Driving through the mountains with music loudly playing and singing along.

Laughing uncontrollably.

Sinking into water.

Finessing technical dance lines.

Gripping rock edges.

Measuring essential oils.

Pressing through my toes that are laced into securely tight shoes.

Learning something new.

Scheduling time to relax.

Cooking then eating a homemade meal from scratch.

Flipping hair with attitude.

Hiking through trail systems.

Whistling at the peacocks that roam free in my neighborhood.

Sharing movement healing through dance and astrology.

Tying a follow through figure eight.

Hugging my loved ones.

Shaking and throwing my booty all over the place.

Smiling until my jaw is sore.

Today is both my Solar & Venus return, when these planets return back to the position they were when you were born. Naturally, this means I’m feeling open (Sun) about my sensuality (Venus) — as if I don’t exist in this place all the time!! Thanks to my very angular 7H Venus for that. Also thanks to my Venus in Gemini for making me the original ethereal bisexual, according to Medieval astrologers Al Khayyat and Mashallah, translated by Ali A Olomi. 🌈

I’m entering a 2nd House profection year ruled by Saturn, meaning this is a year for me to get clear on my boundaries regarding what I value. We’ll start with my artistry, my authenticity, and my independence as some of the most vital values I hold. 💋