Mercury Retrograde Is Back

Mercury Retrograde Is Back

Astrology: If life has felt a little off, your texts sending weird, your plans shifting last minute, your brain buffering — welcome to Mercury retrograde. This current retrograde is hitting with classic energy: communication glitches, tech hiccups, and a general sense of “can everyone please calm down?” Astrologers say this particular cycle pushes us to slow down, reassess, and stop powering through everything like we’re on a deadline no one assigned.

Double-check your calendar, reread emails before sending, and resist the urge to spiral when your laptop freezes right before a meeting. It’s less about chaos and more about clarity—retrograde. It tends to force conversations, boundaries, and realities we’ve been avoiding. So yes, take a breath before responding, make space for reflection, and use this window to recalibrate anything that’s been feeling off. Think of it as a cosmic audit: annoying in the moment, valuable when it’s over.

New Political Realities

Politics: It’s been one of those weeks where politics doesn’t just feel loud, it feels personal. Between election shake-ups, new leadership appointments, and Supreme Court decisions landing back-to-back, the U.S. political landscape is shifting in ways that directly shape everyday life. According to ABC News, these aren’t isolated moves; they’re part of a broader pattern that’s redefining how power works across the country.

For women navigating work, finances, healthcare, and family planning all at once, these changes matter more than the headlines suggest. Court rulings influence everything from voting access to workplace rights. Leadership appointments determine what policies get prioritized — and which ones quietly fade out. And election outcomes set the tone for how the next few years will look in terms of stability, resources, and the rights we’re all counting on.

This moment isn’t necessarily about panic — it’s about paying attention. Understanding where decisions are coming from helps you make smarter choices, prepare for what’s ahead, and stay grounded when the news cycle feels designed to stress you out. If anything, this week was a reminder that staying informed is its own version of self-protection.

Sleepy Girl Mocktail

Recipe: If your evenings have been feeling like a second shift instead of wind-down time, the Sleepy Girl Mocktail might be the little ritual you didn’t know you needed. TikTok made this drink go viral for a reason—it’s simple, calming, and feels like a treat without any of the extra effort. The formula is easy: tart cherry juice for natural melatonin, a scoop of magnesium powder for relaxation, and sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda if you want it sweeter) to make it feel like an actual beverage and not a supplement disguised as one.

If you want to try it tonight, here’s the usual combo:

• ½ cup tart cherry juice

• 1 scoop unflavored or lavender magnesium powder

• Top with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda

• Add ice, sip slowly, and let your shoulders drop a few inches

It’s low-lift, low-stakes, and kind of lovely—like a bedtime story you make in a glass.

Dancing In The Feminine Podcast

Podcast Recs: If you’re craving a podcast that blends soul-level talk with astrology and real-life reflection, The Feminine Astrology Podcast is worth your time. Hosted by astrologer, trauma-healer and human-design guide Margi Connor, the show dives into how astrology can serve as a mirror to feminine healing, embodiment and personal growth. Apple Podcasts Whether you’re into birth-charts or just curious about what the stars are saying this week, this podcast offers grounded insight, mythic storytelling and ways to reconnect with your intuitive self. It’s a gentle invitation to slow down, listen, and maybe meet the version of you that’s been waiting in the wings.

The Market Is Confusing, Your Money Doesn’t Have to Be

Finance: Shutdown debates, tariff threats, and shaky consumer confidence are making the economy feel like one long group chat argument. Markets are reacting with the usual mix of drama and resilience—down one day, up the next, and leaving everyone wondering if they should check their portfolios or just pretend investing doesn’t exist for 24 hours. But here’s the truth: uncertainty is normal, and long-term strategy still beats panic every single time.

Finance Tip: Consider adding a small position in SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF). It’s built around high-quality companies with consistent dividends—meaning stability and income. Not flashy, not risky, just steady. This kind of ETF can soften volatility when markets get messy, giving you a little financial breathing room while the rest of the world argues about budgets.