Two Spaces Left for Threshold Medicine Retreat

By Dr. Tsafrir | March 4, 2026 |

As the Spring Equinox approaches, I wanted to reach out with a brief update about our upcoming retreat.

Our gathering, Threshold Medicine: Ritual, Writing, and Renewal — A Women’s Spring Equinox Retreat, is now almost full. We have two spaces remaining for the circle that will take place March 19–22 in the mountains of New Hampshire, near Brattleboro, Vermont.

Carolyn Romano and I are preparing a beautiful container for this small gathering of women. Together we will honor the Equinox through ceremony, sacred writing circles for creative self-expression, and council to listen deeply and share wisdom as we meet this moment of profound change. Our intention is that the retreat be deeply nourishing and uplifting, while also offering spiritual perspective and practices you can carry back into your life and your communities.

Because the circle is intentionally limited to ten women, these final two places will complete the group.

If you feel called to join us — or if the invitation has been quietly sitting in your heart — please email me directly for full details and registration information.

With warmth and blessings at this turning of the season.

Posted in Ceremony, Retreat, Ritual, Sacred Psychiatry, Self-Care, Soul Purpose, Spiritual Practice and tagged Astrology, Shamanism, Spirituality and Mental Health, Spring Equinox Retreat

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13 Comments

Nicole Lynn on July 20, 2026 at 9:38 am

If there are more gatherings like this I’d love to be notified. Thank you.

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Ana on July 9, 2026 at 9:27 am

HI, when you planing next retreat?

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- Dr. Tsafrir on July 10, 2026 at 2:32 pm
  
  I am holding intimate writing workshops in my home that are modeled on the AWA method and practice. There is also a retreat in Tulum Mexico that I am not hosting but will be there to hold a workshop in late September early October. https://viharatulum.com/retreat
  
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  - Larelle Lee on August 23, 2026 at 2:26 pm
    
    Hello Dr. Judy, I have enjoyed coming to know you through Facebook. It’s been an absolutely delightful experience in somewhat of a relief to meet someone so open, transparent, and integral as you seem to be. I’m ready to see if you still have two openings for your retreat in March. And think of myself and one other person. Interestingly I have a retreat coming up that hasn’t been solidified yet but has been in the making for a year in Tulum. I have been Practicing Qigong for close to 30 years and I will be bringing that teaching an instruction to Tulum to this retreat. I’m wondering if it’s the same person who has invited you that would be very interesting then I just see you in Tulum wouldn’t that be nice.
    Please let me know about the two spaces in March regardless because I have a granddaughter who is 21 lives in New York and is planning on being a psychiatrist. I’m thinking I would like to have her consider being part of your group in March as a gift for me for grandmother. These are the things I’m thinking about. I would like to go as well
    in March if my granddaughter for whatever reason would not or could not go.
    Last night I watched the movie you recommended on the Wilder people, that was an excellent film thank you so much. I rarely watch movies because there are none that I’ve been able to find in so long that I would feel right about using my time watching. So thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from you.
    
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    - Dr. Tsafrir on August 23, 2026 at 3:02 pm
      
      Thanks for your nice message. That retreat was in 2025! There may be another one at some point.
      
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Jamila on June 22, 2026 at 11:34 am

When will this happen again? I am just finding you. 💜💜💜

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- Dr. Tsafrir on June 22, 2026 at 12:16 pm
  
  That is so interesting that you are writing at this moment. Today a retreat will be announced that is different in that it is a writing retreat. A reel will be published later today describing it. I think it’s going to be wonderful. Watch the reel and see if it speaks to you.
  
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  - Susan on July 10, 2026 at 2:25 pm
    
    Would be interested in knowing of what is coming…
    
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suzanne baxtresser on March 16, 2026 at 5:03 pm

Just saw this information and am very interested. I know it is short notice- but if there is still an opening or a wait list, please put me on the list.

Thank you,
Suzanne Baxtresser

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Diane Tetrault on March 6, 2026 at 11:43 am

Hello – I’m very interested in this retreat and Brattleboro. I live in Montpelier – I met you at an IFS training – possibly in Boston years ago.
I remember you fondly.
I hope there is a little more information about the retreat and hopefully still a space open.
So excited to see you and your work here.!!

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- Dr. Tsafrir on March 6, 2026 at 3:12 pm
  
  Hi Diane! I sent you an e-mail with the retreat details! Would love to meet you again.
  
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Carolyn Romano on March 4, 2026 at 4:41 pm

I’m looking forward to gathering with you, Judy, and being in Circle with some amazing women as we cross this next threshold together!

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- Dr. Tsafrir on March 4, 2026 at 8:31 pm
  
  Me too! So good to meet this new season in community with kindred spirits!
  
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Mars in Leo & the Psychology of "Hysterical"

Mars moved into Leo on September 27th. And if someone in your life has been more dramatic than usual since then, that`s not an accident. That`s the sky doing exactly what it`s built to do.

There`s an adage repeated in some therapy circles: *If it`s hysterical, it`s historical.*. Meaning when a reaction is bigger than the moment calls for, something old is getting stimulated. Not the situation in front of you, but something from the past, often childhood, that the current moment activated.

Someone with Mars in Leo is constitutionally built to feel things intensely and dramatically. And that`s not dysfunction. That`s innate to their emotional nature.

The same way someone with a lot of Earth or a prominently placed Saturn is designed to hold it in and to appear composed no matter what`s happening underneath.

And culture similarly inclines us.

So before you decide someone is being hysterical, or decide that about yourself, it`s worth asking what their chart shows about what their natural inclination is and what their family or culture conditioned them to believe and express emotionally.

That`s actually one of the main reasons that I love this work.

Applied skillfully, astrology doesn`t rationalize bad behavior, but it does something far more interesting and profound.

It makes room for radical acceptance of yourself and other people because it helps us understand why someone runs hot or cold without needing to make either one wrong.

What do these reflections about nature and nurture and judging or accepting others bring to mind for you?

Please share in the comments below. I`d love to hear from you.

#MarsInLeo #Authenticity #SelfWorth #Astrology #RadicalAcceptance #SacredPsychiatry

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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Mars in Leo & the Psychology of "Hysterical"

Mars moved into Leo on September 27th. And if someone in your life has been more dramatic than usual since then, that's not an accident. That's the sky doing exactly what it's built to do.

There's an adage repeated in some therapy circles: *If it's hysterical, it's historical.*. Meaning when a reaction is bigger than the moment calls for, something old is getting stimulated. Not the situation in front of you, but something from the past, often childhood, that the current moment activated.

Someone with Mars in Leo is constitutionally built to feel things intensely and dramatically. And that's not dysfunction. That's innate to their emotional nature.

The same way someone with a lot of Earth or a prominently placed Saturn is designed to hold it in and to appear composed no matter what's happening underneath.

And culture similarly inclines us.

So before you decide someone is being hysterical, or decide that about yourself, it's worth asking what their chart shows about what their natural inclination is and what their family or culture conditioned them to believe and express emotionally.

That's actually one of the main reasons that I love this work.

Applied skillfully, astrology doesn't rationalize bad behavior, but it does something far more interesting and profound.

It makes room for radical acceptance of yourself and other people because it helps us understand why someone runs hot or cold without needing to make either one wrong.

What do these reflections about nature and nurture and judging or accepting others bring to mind for you?

Please share in the comments below. I'd love to hear from you.

#MarsInLeo #Authenticity #SelfWorth #Astrology #RadicalAcceptance #SacredPsychiatry

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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Navigating Change During Venus Retrograde

If during this magical Venus retrograde season you suddenly feel the urge for a radically new hairstyle, pause and reflect.

Venus wants to know why you want to cut your hair. Not whether you should, but why.

Venus is the planet of beauty and appearance, and on October 3rd she turns retrograde, backing first through Scorpio before she settles into Libra, on her way to turning direct November 14th.

Scorpio and Libra answer that question quite differently.

Venus in Scorpio is motivated by what lies underneath the desire. If the urge for a radical change shows up while Venus is there, it`s potentially not really about the hair, but about something you`re trying to shed, a version of yourself you`re done with.

That points to real psychospiritual work, not something a salon appointment solves.

When Venus moves into Libra, the question changes. Libra isn`t interested in what it means. She just wants to know if it looks good, if it`s pleasing, if it suits you.

Under Libra, the same impulse is likely closer to what it appears to be, an aesthetic choice, nothing underneath it that needs examining.

So before you book anything while Venus is in retrograde between early October and mid-November, slow down.

Ask whether you`re trying to look different or trying to feel like a different person, because those call for different solutions and only one of them is a new hairstyle.

What do these reflections bring to mind for you?

Ready to dive deeper into the themes of self-worth and transformation during this retrograde? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#VenusRetrograde #SelfExpression #Astrology #Transformation #SacredPsychiatry #MindfulLiving

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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Navigating Change During Venus Retrograde

If during this magical Venus retrograde season you suddenly feel the urge for a radically new hairstyle, pause and reflect.

Venus wants to know why you want to cut your hair. Not whether you should, but why.

Venus is the planet of beauty and appearance, and on October 3rd she turns retrograde, backing first through Scorpio before she settles into Libra, on her way to turning direct November 14th.

Scorpio and Libra answer that question quite differently.

Venus in Scorpio is motivated by what lies underneath the desire. If the urge for a radical change shows up while Venus is there, it's potentially not really about the hair, but about something you're trying to shed, a version of yourself you're done with.

That points to real psychospiritual work, not something a salon appointment solves.

When Venus moves into Libra, the question changes. Libra isn't interested in what it means. She just wants to know if it looks good, if it's pleasing, if it suits you.

Under Libra, the same impulse is likely closer to what it appears to be, an aesthetic choice, nothing underneath it that needs examining.

So before you book anything while Venus is in retrograde between early October and mid-November, slow down.

Ask whether you're trying to look different or trying to feel like a different person, because those call for different solutions and only one of them is a new hairstyle.

What do these reflections bring to mind for you?

Ready to dive deeper into the themes of self-worth and transformation during this retrograde? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#VenusRetrograde #SelfExpression #Astrology #Transformation #SacredPsychiatry #MindfulLiving

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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We all know what paranoia is, but have you considered its opposite? It’s called pronoia. While paranoia imagines the world is secretly conspiring against us, pronoia imagines the universe is actually working on our behalf - that life is rigged in our favor, that blessings are unfolding even when we don’t expect them.

Today, on my birthday, I received a perfect example. My father had a large modern wall clock with weights that he treasured. By now it’s old and temperamental - sometimes keeping time, sometimes not. Sometimes the chimes ring on schedule, other times they fall silent. For quite a while, it had stopped chiming altogether.

This morning, to my amazement, the chimes rang out again - clear, resonant, perfectly on time. I chose to see this not as coincidence, but as a birthday gift from my father who transitioned 20 years ago. A communication from beyond, reminding me of love’s enduring power and that unseen forces are always at play.

This is the essence of pronoia. We can always choose how to construct our narratives. Do we explain events as random, threatening, or meaningless? Or do we open to the possibility that we’re supported, loved, and guided in mysterious ways?

Cultivating a pronoia perspective is perfect medicine for uncertain times. It shifts the lens from fear to trust, from suspicion to gratitude. When we live with that orientation, life begins to feel more magical, connected, filled with grace.

Of course, pronoia isn’t the same as denying reality, which can prevent adaptive action. But when we choose to orient our stories toward wonder, meaning, and support, it nurtures resilience and wellbeing.

Do you resonate with pronoia? I’d love to hear your experience!

Ready to explore more perspectives for resilient living? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio) 📚

#pronoia #universehasyourback #universehasmyback #synchroncity #sacredpsychiatry #holisticpsychiatry #holistichealing #trusttheuniverse #trustyourintuition #resilience

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We all know what paranoia is, but have you considered its opposite? It’s called pronoia. While paranoia imagines the world is secretly conspiring against us, pronoia imagines the universe is actually working on our behalf - that life is rigged in our favor, that blessings are unfolding even when we don’t expect them.

Today, on my birthday, I received a perfect example. My father had a large modern wall clock with weights that he treasured. By now it’s old and temperamental - sometimes keeping time, sometimes not. Sometimes the chimes ring on schedule, other times they fall silent. For quite a while, it had stopped chiming altogether.

This morning, to my amazement, the chimes rang out again - clear, resonant, perfectly on time. I chose to see this not as coincidence, but as a birthday gift from my father who transitioned 20 years ago. A communication from beyond, reminding me of love’s enduring power and that unseen forces are always at play.

This is the essence of pronoia. We can always choose how to construct our narratives. Do we explain events as random, threatening, or meaningless? Or do we open to the possibility that we’re supported, loved, and guided in mysterious ways?

Cultivating a pronoia perspective is perfect medicine for uncertain times. It shifts the lens from fear to trust, from suspicion to gratitude. When we live with that orientation, life begins to feel more magical, connected, filled with grace.

Of course, pronoia isn’t the same as denying reality, which can prevent adaptive action. But when we choose to orient our stories toward wonder, meaning, and support, it nurtures resilience and wellbeing.

Do you resonate with pronoia? I’d love to hear your experience!

Ready to explore more perspectives for resilient living? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio) 📚

#pronoia #universehasyourback #universehasmyback #synchroncity #sacredpsychiatry #holisticpsychiatry #holistichealing #trusttheuniverse #trustyourintuition #resilience

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Energy hygiene for chaotic times: When the world feels wound up, protect your field

Have you noticed how many people seem wound up lately, barely holding it together? I’m hearing more stories of road rage, altercations over parking spots, and a tense atmosphere than ever before. In the face of heightened negativity in the collective field, it’s more important than ever to use skillful energetic practices to support, protect, and cleanse your energy body.

One simple but powerful tool is stimulating acupressure point Gallbladder 40, poetically known in Chinese as “Mound of Ruin.” Located in the hollow depression just in front of and below the bony prominence of the outer ankle, this point:
Promotes benevolence and detoxifies negativity
Releases judgment and resentment
Enhances clarity in decision-making
Promotes energetic flow by relieving liver/gallbladder chi stagnation
Uplifts the spirits
Massage Gallbladder 40 with frankincense essential oil diluted in carrier oil. Frankincense is a sacred fragrance that grounds and promotes wholeness and integrity.

Before bed each night, you can do a little ritual magic:

“I ask that any energy in my field that doesn’t belong to me be blessed and transformed and sent back to whom it belongs. I ask that any energy of mine that has been left elsewhere be blessed and transformed and return to me.”

Beat a drum or rattle as you cast this spell, or simply say it without accompaniment. This energetically cleanses your field, ridding it of what’s not yours and reclaiming what’s been lost during the day.

Just as we wash our face and brush our teeth, it’s important to routinely care for the energy body.

Do you practice energy hygiene regularly? Share your experiences below!

Ready to explore more energetic protection practices? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio) 📚

#energyhygiene #gallbladder40 #protection #sacredpsychiatry #acupressure #energeticcleansing #frankincense #holistichealing #holisticpsychiatry #spiritualpractice #spiritualprotection #energyclearing #energycleansing #spiritualhealing

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Energy hygiene for chaotic times: When the world feels wound up, protect your field

Have you noticed how many people seem wound up lately, barely holding it together? I’m hearing more stories of road rage, altercations over parking spots, and a tense atmosphere than ever before. In the face of heightened negativity in the collective field, it’s more important than ever to use skillful energetic practices to support, protect, and cleanse your energy body.

One simple but powerful tool is stimulating acupressure point Gallbladder 40, poetically known in Chinese as “Mound of Ruin.” Located in the hollow depression just in front of and below the bony prominence of the outer ankle, this point:
Promotes benevolence and detoxifies negativity
Releases judgment and resentment
Enhances clarity in decision-making
Promotes energetic flow by relieving liver/gallbladder chi stagnation
Uplifts the spirits
Massage Gallbladder 40 with frankincense essential oil diluted in carrier oil. Frankincense is a sacred fragrance that grounds and promotes wholeness and integrity.

Before bed each night, you can do a little ritual magic:

“I ask that any energy in my field that doesn’t belong to me be blessed and transformed and sent back to whom it belongs. I ask that any energy of mine that has been left elsewhere be blessed and transformed and return to me.”

Beat a drum or rattle as you cast this spell, or simply say it without accompaniment. This energetically cleanses your field, ridding it of what’s not yours and reclaiming what’s been lost during the day.

Just as we wash our face and brush our teeth, it’s important to routinely care for the energy body.

Do you practice energy hygiene regularly? Share your experiences below!

Ready to explore more energetic protection practices? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio) 📚

#energyhygiene #gallbladder40 #protection #sacredpsychiatry #acupressure #energeticcleansing #frankincense #holistichealing #holisticpsychiatry #spiritualpractice #spiritualprotection #energyclearing #energycleansing #spiritualhealing

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Four of Cups: The Card about What You`re not Seeing

Someone is holding a cup out to you right now, and you`re not looking up to take it. That`s the four of cups, a person sitting under a tree with three cups lined up in front of them, arms crossed, while a fourth cup appears from a cloud, but they never look in its direction. The standard reading points to a state of boredom, disengagement, and discontent.

That can be true, but in my experience, it often refers to something else. This card isn`t about ingratitude. It`s about habituation and attention. You can get so used to noticing what`s missing, what feels stale, what didn`t turn out the way that you wanted, that you become insensible to the new possibility that is actually in front of you.

This card appears frequently in the readings of people who are processing disappointment about a specific outcome, the job that did not fulfill its promise, the relationship that was not what they had hoped for. They keep returning to the same old cups as though they`re expecting something different from them. All the while, something else is perched at the edge of their vision, completely unclaimed.

This card doesn`t ask you to feign gratitude. It`s asking something more basic. What are you overlooking? Sometimes what`s being overlooked is the lesson or the gift folded into the very situation that`s making you unhappy.

Either way, the work here is to turn your head, not to perform positivity.

If you pulled this card, consider what might you not be seeing because of where your attention has settled? What does this interpretation bring up for you?

Ready to explore how shifting perspectives can enrich your life? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#FourOfCups #SelfReflection #Awareness #EmotionalGrowth #SacredPsychiatry #Mindfulness

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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Four of Cups: The Card about What You're not Seeing

Someone is holding a cup out to you right now, and you're not looking up to take it. That's the four of cups, a person sitting under a tree with three cups lined up in front of them, arms crossed, while a fourth cup appears from a cloud, but they never look in its direction. The standard reading points to a state of boredom, disengagement, and discontent.

That can be true, but in my experience, it often refers to something else. This card isn't about ingratitude. It's about habituation and attention. You can get so used to noticing what's missing, what feels stale, what didn't turn out the way that you wanted, that you become insensible to the new possibility that is actually in front of you.

This card appears frequently in the readings of people who are processing disappointment about a specific outcome, the job that did not fulfill its promise, the relationship that was not what they had hoped for. They keep returning to the same old cups as though they're expecting something different from them. All the while, something else is perched at the edge of their vision, completely unclaimed.

This card doesn't ask you to feign gratitude. It's asking something more basic. What are you overlooking? Sometimes what's being overlooked is the lesson or the gift folded into the very situation that's making you unhappy.

Either way, the work here is to turn your head, not to perform positivity.

If you pulled this card, consider what might you not be seeing because of where your attention has settled? What does this interpretation bring up for you?

Ready to explore how shifting perspectives can enrich your life? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#FourOfCups #SelfReflection #Awareness #EmotionalGrowth #SacredPsychiatry #Mindfulness

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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Venus retrograde is rarer and lasts twice as long as Mercury`s

Venus retrograde touches everything she rules: love, money, beauty, what we value, and what we`re willing to work for. It`s an invitation to reconsider, review, revise, rework.

It`s also relatively rare. Mercury retrograde happens three or four times a year and lasts about three weeks. Venus does this only once every 18 months, and each cycle runs closer to 40 days. Both planets are closest to the Earth when they turn retrograde, which is partly why these windows tend to feel more intense. We`re literally closer to whatever that planet represents.

During a Venus retrograde specifically, people from the past may resurface, reexamination of existing relationships may feel more pressing, and what we value gets reexamined.

This time, Venus turns retrograde on October 3rd at 8 degrees Scorpio. Scorpio is intense. It`s associated with power struggles and with the harder feelings, abandonment, rejection, jealousy and passion. Venus is usually associated with pleasure, sweetness, pleasantness, and none of that is particularly comfortable in a sign built for telling it like it is.

That same day, Mars in Leo makes a precise opposition to Pluto in Aquarius. So the whole sky is underlining the same theme: power, control, who holds it and who doesn`t.

If you want to know where this plays out for you personally, look at which house Scorpio occupies in your chart. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks. Someone important from long ago may resurface.

Is there anyone from the past already on your mind? Are you making plans to get together with old friends?

Ready to explore how these cosmic energies shape your relationship with self-worth and love? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#VenusRetrograde #Astrology #Scorpio #Relationships #SacredPsychiatry #SelfWorth

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment.

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Venus retrograde is rarer and lasts twice as long as Mercury's

Venus retrograde touches everything she rules: love, money, beauty, what we value, and what we're willing to work for. It's an invitation to reconsider, review, revise, rework.

It's also relatively rare. Mercury retrograde happens three or four times a year and lasts about three weeks. Venus does this only once every 18 months, and each cycle runs closer to 40 days. Both planets are closest to the Earth when they turn retrograde, which is partly why these windows tend to feel more intense. We're literally closer to whatever that planet represents.

During a Venus retrograde specifically, people from the past may resurface, reexamination of existing relationships may feel more pressing, and what we value gets reexamined.

This time, Venus turns retrograde on October 3rd at 8 degrees Scorpio. Scorpio is intense. It's associated with power struggles and with the harder feelings, abandonment, rejection, jealousy and passion. Venus is usually associated with pleasure, sweetness, pleasantness, and none of that is particularly comfortable in a sign built for telling it like it is.

That same day, Mars in Leo makes a precise opposition to Pluto in Aquarius. So the whole sky is underlining the same theme: power, control, who holds it and who doesn't.

If you want to know where this plays out for you personally, look at which house Scorpio occupies in your chart. Keep an eye out over the next few weeks. Someone important from long ago may resurface.

Is there anyone from the past already on your mind? Are you making plans to get together with old friends?

Ready to explore how these cosmic energies shape your relationship with self-worth and love? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#VenusRetrograde #Astrology #Scorpio #Relationships #SacredPsychiatry #SelfWorth

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment.

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Harnessing the Energy of Mars in Leo

Mars moved into Leo yesterday. This is a confident, dramatic energy associated with leadership, and passion. Creative self-expression takes center stage.

At its best, Mars in Leo is warm, heart-centered, and generous. At its less evolved, you get narcissism, self-aggrandizement, constant self-promotion, and a demand for loyalty and applause. Low-vibration Leo can be prone to feeling insulted, pouting, and moodiness in response to trivial slights.

My father had a phrase for that type, Beleidigte Leberwurst, German for offended liver sausage, meaning someone sulking over a minor slight. That thin skin is the shadow side of this transit, and it`s especially consequential when it comes to world leaders.

There`s also a harder edge to this ingress. That means this opposition catches Pluto almost standing still, right before it turns and starts moving forward again. When a planet stations, its energy is extra powerful. The same day Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio, so old relationships and money matters get reopened right as this power struggle peaks. Fixed sign oppositions don`t cooperate. They bring pressure, power struggles in a fight for control.

This one reads as dramatic, volatile, explosive, even violent in its expression. And this is the astrological backdrop presiding over the midterm elections, not peaceful, not harmonious, not cooperative. If you want to know where this shows up for you personally, look at which house Leo occupies in your chart.

Are you familiar with Beleidigte Leberwurst types?

Ready to explore the transformative energies of Mars in Leo? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#MarsInLeo #Astrology #SelfExpression #PowerDynamics #SacredPsychiatry

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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This reel was originally filmed in the fall of 2025.

What would politics look like if it was rooted in love instead of fear?

Meet James Talarico, a 36-year-old Texas Democratic lawmaker and former middle school teacher now running for Senate. Until recently, he was also a part-time seminary student, still intending one day to become a minister.

On September 10th, the day Charlie Kirk was shot, Talarico was scheduled to hold a campaign rally in San Antonio. He thought about canceling but instead chose a different kind of speech. He told Michelle Goldberg of the New York Times: “I really wanted to show up, not as the politician, but as the pastor.”

Speaking to 2,000 people crammed into a local hamburger and pizza shop, he said: “People are hungry for a different kind of politics, not a politics of fear, not a politics of hate, not a politics of violence, but a politics of love.”

Talarico’s videos often go viral, challenging Republican leaders and conservative dogma from a Christian perspective.

This kind of leadership connects to something deeper than policy - it speaks to our collective soul. He closed that San Antonio rally with words from the New Testament: “Blessed are you who weep.” To him, it’s a reminder of the wisdom in grief. “If your heart is breaking right now, it means you still have a heart. It means you’re still human. Protect that, trust that - that is what will get us out of all of this.”

You can hear more of his vision in a July interview with Joe Rogan. I admire him. If you feel called, learn more about this man and let me know your thoughts.

Ready to explore more about healing our collective? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio) 📚

#jamestalarico #politicstoday #spiritualleadership #compassion #sacredpsychiatry #texaspolitics #transformation #holistichealing #holisticpsychiatry #loveoverfear #collectivehealing

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This reel was originally filmed in the fall of 2025.

What would politics look like if it was rooted in love instead of fear?

Meet James Talarico, a 36-year-old Texas Democratic lawmaker and former middle school teacher now running for Senate. Until recently, he was also a part-time seminary student, still intending one day to become a minister.

On September 10th, the day Charlie Kirk was shot, Talarico was scheduled to hold a campaign rally in San Antonio. He thought about canceling but instead chose a different kind of speech. He told Michelle Goldberg of the New York Times: “I really wanted to show up, not as the politician, but as the pastor.”

Speaking to 2,000 people crammed into a local hamburger and pizza shop, he said: “People are hungry for a different kind of politics, not a politics of fear, not a politics of hate, not a politics of violence, but a politics of love.”

Talarico’s videos often go viral, challenging Republican leaders and conservative dogma from a Christian perspective.

This kind of leadership connects to something deeper than policy - it speaks to our collective soul. He closed that San Antonio rally with words from the New Testament: “Blessed are you who weep.” To him, it’s a reminder of the wisdom in grief. “If your heart is breaking right now, it means you still have a heart. It means you’re still human. Protect that, trust that - that is what will get us out of all of this.”

You can hear more of his vision in a July interview with Joe Rogan. I admire him. If you feel called, learn more about this man and let me know your thoughts.

Ready to explore more about healing our collective? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio) 📚

#jamestalarico #politicstoday #spiritualleadership #compassion #sacredpsychiatry #texaspolitics #transformation #holistichealing #holisticpsychiatry #loveoverfear #collectivehealing

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Kronos and Kairos: Living between clock time and soul time

Have you noticed how summer slipped away in the blink of an eye? Everywhere I turn, people are saying, “I cannot believe how fast time is flying.” The mornings are already dark again, days and months flip past, and before we know it, another birthday or Thanksgiving is upon us.

This is the realm of Kronos (Saturn’s time) - linear, embodied, measurable. Calendar pages turn, seasons change, children grow, milestones arrive, and time moves relentlessly forward at what feels like an ever-accelerating pace.

But there is another dimension of time: Kairos - the timelessness of Neptune’s archetype. This is the realm in which our soul exists. It’s captured in that poignant moment when you glimpse your own reflection in the mirror, surprised by the age in your face, while inwardly you feel not so very different than you did decades ago.

Kairos is not measured by clocks or calendars, but by depth, presence, and meaning.

As human beings, we live suspended between Kronos and Kairos. Our mortal bodies age as we travel Saturn’s path, yet our souls simultaneously dwell in Neptune’s ocean of timelessness.

To be awake to both is to live fully - honoring the reality of our finite days while remembering that within us breathes something eternal, spacious, and unbounded.

How are you experiencing the paradox of Kronos and Kairos in your own life now? I’d love to hear from you!

#kronos #kairos #saturn #neptune #sacredpsychiatry #spiritualastrology #soultime #agingandwisdom

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Kronos and Kairos: Living between clock time and soul time

Have you noticed how summer slipped away in the blink of an eye? Everywhere I turn, people are saying, “I cannot believe how fast time is flying.” The mornings are already dark again, days and months flip past, and before we know it, another birthday or Thanksgiving is upon us.

This is the realm of Kronos (Saturn’s time) - linear, embodied, measurable. Calendar pages turn, seasons change, children grow, milestones arrive, and time moves relentlessly forward at what feels like an ever-accelerating pace.

But there is another dimension of time: Kairos - the timelessness of Neptune’s archetype. This is the realm in which our soul exists. It’s captured in that poignant moment when you glimpse your own reflection in the mirror, surprised by the age in your face, while inwardly you feel not so very different than you did decades ago.

Kairos is not measured by clocks or calendars, but by depth, presence, and meaning.

As human beings, we live suspended between Kronos and Kairos. Our mortal bodies age as we travel Saturn’s path, yet our souls simultaneously dwell in Neptune’s ocean of timelessness.

To be awake to both is to live fully - honoring the reality of our finite days while remembering that within us breathes something eternal, spacious, and unbounded.

How are you experiencing the paradox of Kronos and Kairos in your own life now? I’d love to hear from you!

#kronos #kairos #saturn #neptune #sacredpsychiatry #spiritualastrology #soultime #agingandwisdom

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BROWN-NOSING: Fight, flight, freeze and this

Given that I have three planets in Virgo as well as a Gemini South Node, when my daughter used the common expression brown-nosing, it really caught my ear.

I adore investigating words and idioms, so when I heard that phrase, I was off to the races. Brown-nosing started as American military slang in the late 1930s. The metaphor is that flattering an authority figure is the verbal equivalent of kissing ass, that literally your nose would come away soiled.

What started as crude military slang has lost its original charge over 90 years and is something people now say casually without it feeling offensive. That timeline matters because it means the word`s original bite is gone, Brown-nosing sounds almost quaint
compared to what currently counts as loyalty in Washington.

Virgo`s real gift is service, being useful to the people you work with and right relationship to them. Brown-nosing is that same instinct gone sideways, devotion performed for advantage and self-protection instead of care.

A recent analysis of televised cabinet meetings found that roughly one in six sentences spoken by department heads was devoted to praising the man they answered to, crediting him personally for their own agency`s work, thanking him on camera, unprompted for the privilege of serving under him.

There`s a name in trauma psychology for this, fawning, the 4th trauma response alongside fight, flight, and freeze. A nervous system trying to survive a threat by appeasing it, anticipating what the more powerful person wants, and getting there first with praise.

Have you noticed how normal that`s become?

Ready to further explore the themes of service, language, and connection in your life? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#BrownNosing #Fawning #SacredPsychiatry #EmotionalIntelligence #astrology

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment.

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Navigating the Full Moon in Aries

The full moon in Aries perfects at 12:48 p.m. on September 26th at 3 degrees, the harvest moon, the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox. Before electric light, farmers depended on this moon`s extra hours of illumination after sundown to get the crops in before the first frost.

This year the full moon isn`t alone in Aries, it`s conjunct Neptune at 2 degrees. That`s a paradoxical pairing. Aries wants to move, initiate, act, go first, be bold. Neptune dissolves and surrenders. It fogs things over, blurs the edges of what you thought you knew. Put those two together and you get a full moon that pushes you to take action, while also making it harder to see clearly what you`re acting on.

Neptune, positioned close to the Aries moon, adds another layer to this lunar experience. While it can create fog and confusion, it also embodies the archetype of the spiritual warrior. This warrior is not about power struggles or ego-driven conquests but is dedicated to something larger than oneself—sacred activism, a cause, the belief in shared humanity.

As the eclipse approaches, ask yourself: What are you genuinely willing to fight for? What truths resonate in your heart beneath the surface noise and distractions?

Whatever arises during this powerful lunation, I encourage you to take the time to verify your facts and intentions.

Please share your thoughts in the comments below. I would love to hear from you!

Ready to explore how these cosmic energies can inform your path to healing and authenticity? Grab your copy of **Sacred Psychiatry** (link in bio).

#FullMoon #Aries #JupiterInLeo #SpiritualWarrior #SacredPsychiatry #AstrologyInsights

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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Navigating the Full Moon in Aries

The full moon in Aries perfects at 12:48 p.m. on September 26th at 3 degrees, the harvest moon, the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox. Before electric light, farmers depended on this moon's extra hours of illumination after sundown to get the crops in before the first frost.

This year the full moon isn't alone in Aries, it's conjunct Neptune at 2 degrees. That's a paradoxical pairing. Aries wants to move, initiate, act, go first, be bold. Neptune dissolves and surrenders. It fogs things over, blurs the edges of what you thought you knew. Put those two together and you get a full moon that pushes you to take action, while also making it harder to see clearly what you're acting on.

Neptune, positioned close to the Aries moon, adds another layer to this lunar experience. While it can create fog and confusion, it also embodies the archetype of the spiritual warrior. This warrior is not about power struggles or ego-driven conquests but is dedicated to something larger than oneself—sacred activism, a cause, the belief in shared humanity.

As the eclipse approaches, ask yourself: What are you genuinely willing to fight for? What truths resonate in your heart beneath the surface noise and distractions?

Whatever arises during this powerful lunation, I encourage you to take the time to verify your facts and intentions.

Please share your thoughts in the comments below. I would love to hear from you!

Ready to explore how these cosmic energies can inform your path to healing and authenticity? Grab your copy of **Sacred Psychiatry** (link in bio).

#FullMoon #Aries #JupiterInLeo #SpiritualWarrior #SacredPsychiatry #AstrologyInsights

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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Embracing the Harvest: Reflections for the Autumnal Equinox

On September 22nd, we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, a moment when the sun enters Libra, marking a time of balance, reflection, and renewal. The word equinox comes from the Latin equi, meaning equal, and nox, meaning night. At this turning point of the year, we begin the descent into the darker days of winter, and the nights grow increasingly longer than the days.

Libra is a cardinal sign, and all the cardinal signs initiate the beginning of a season. Libra`s symbol is the scale, an instrument for weighing and measuring and signifying balance.

This equinox is not only highlighting questions about balance in our own lives, but it`s also inviting that same inquiry on a larger scale. Where`s the collective out of balance? What is actually required to create equality right now?

Traditionally, the equinox, known as Mabon in the pagan calendar, is a day for gratitude—an opportunity to honor the bounty of the earth before winter sets in. It is a time to reflect on what you have grown: the relationships nourished, the dreams pursued, and the lessons learned.

At Mabon, the sun`s warmth is fading, and it would be natural to begin a process of turning inward,of resting and letting go of that which is no longer necessary. You are invited to spend the next month contemplating these themes.

What comes to mind when you consider what you harvested this year? What are you ready to release and leave behind in the field?

I would love to hear your reflections in the comments below.

Ready to explore how this season of balance and reflection can enrich your journey? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#AutumnalEquinox #Harvest #Reflection #VirgoSeason #SacredPsychiatry #Intentions

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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Embracing the Harvest: Reflections for the Autumnal Equinox

On September 22nd, we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, a moment when the sun enters Libra, marking a time of balance, reflection, and renewal. The word equinox comes from the Latin equi, meaning equal, and nox, meaning night. At this turning point of the year, we begin the descent into the darker days of winter, and the nights grow increasingly longer than the days.

Libra is a cardinal sign, and all the cardinal signs initiate the beginning of a season. Libra's symbol is the scale, an instrument for weighing and measuring and signifying balance.

This equinox is not only highlighting questions about balance in our own lives, but it's also inviting that same inquiry on a larger scale. Where's the collective out of balance? What is actually required to create equality right now?

Traditionally, the equinox, known as Mabon in the pagan calendar, is a day for gratitude—an opportunity to honor the bounty of the earth before winter sets in. It is a time to reflect on what you have grown: the relationships nourished, the dreams pursued, and the lessons learned.

At Mabon, the sun's warmth is fading, and it would be natural to begin a process of turning inward,of resting and letting go of that which is no longer necessary. You are invited to spend the next month contemplating these themes.

What comes to mind when you consider what you harvested this year? What are you ready to release and leave behind in the field?

I would love to hear your reflections in the comments below.

Ready to explore how this season of balance and reflection can enrich your journey? Grab your copy of Sacred Psychiatry (link in bio).

#AutumnalEquinox #Harvest #Reflection #VirgoSeason #SacredPsychiatry #Intentions

DISCLAIMER: Content shared is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. Astrological insights are offered as complementary perspectives, not as diagnostic tools or medical treatment. Always consult with appropriate healthcare providers regarding medical decisions.

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