The Devil Didn't Make Us Do It: Confronting the HUMAN Within

I once knew a person who was chillingly evil. 

When their malice was exposed, their only defense was rage and blame-shifting. Like a narcissist caught in a mirror, they couldn't bear to see their own reflection and, instead, pointed a trembling finger at anyone but themselves. It reminded me of a much older story, one many of us have heard since childhood: the story of the devil.

This impulse to externalize our worst qualities has, it is believed, influenced the foundations of many spiritual themes. It’s an easy comfort to accept that our cruelty comes from a demon, or the devil, or a dark force outside of ourselves. It’s an excuse that allows us to feel less responsible for our ill will. But what if this spiritual scapegoat is just a grand, collective version of the narcissistic deflection I witnessed? Have we created and named an entire legion of beings to avoid facing ourselves?

The Ground is Shifting: A Mid-Season Astrological Report

 

Ever felt like you’re trying to move forward, but the ground beneath you is shifting with every step? You speak, but the words feel empty. You love, but the affection seems to fall flat. It's as if a silent, judgmental critic is watching from the wings, and it's not a stranger—it's you.

If you’ve felt a chill run down your spine lately, it might be more than a cold front. It's the cosmic energy of a profound internal conflict.

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The Silent Gaze of the Authority Figure

Your Sun is in Virgo. The Sun is your core drive, your purpose, but in this context, it can represent the dominant male forces in your life—your father, your boss, your husband. With the Sun in Virgo, his energy is now hyper-focused on order, on perfection, on finding the tiniest flaw in a meticulous world.

Meanwhile, your communication, your flair for connecting, and your very heart's desires (Mercury and Venus in Leo) want to be grand, dramatic, and noticed. You want to roar, to captivate, to perform. But he’s just staring at the dust on your shoes, silently cataloging every imperfection. This creates a deep tension—a feeling that no matter how brightly you shine, it's never quite right.

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The Battle Beneath the Surface

This external tension is only half the story. The Moon is in Scorpio, and this is where you really live—in the deep, private, and intense world of your emotions. While your outer self is trying to be warm and open, your inner self is a silent battlefield. Your feelings are running deep, and they are not to be trifled with. Every slight, every moment of judgment, feels like a betrayal that cuts to the bone.

And your actions? Mars is in Libra, which means your drive for harmony is at an all-time high. You are walking on glass, choosing diplomacy over confrontation, and seeking balance at all costs. This keeps the peace, but it also allows the pressure to build, turning that deep Scorpio emotion into a simmering volcano.

You’re an actress on a stage, but in the audience, your own soul is watching, stone-faced, demanding a more honest performance.

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What It All Means

This isn't a time for easy answers. The ground beneath you, the very foundation of your security (Jupiter in Cancer), is expanding the emotional stakes of your home life. You're not just dealing with small squabbles; you're dealing with magnified emotions.

This is a time for quiet observation. The cosmos is forcing you to look at the gap between who you pretend to be and who you really are. What are you really feeling, and what will you do when the mask finally comes off?

🌟 It Takes Faith to Manage Finances in Today’s World

 Discover the Astrological and Tarot Keys to Your Abundance

It takes faith to live in today's world—especially when you're figuring out how to manage your money, your dreams, and your energy. You do your best to stay afloat, find innovative ways to earn, and pray that something shifts. But what if you didn’t have to guess anymore?

As J.P. Morgan famously said, “Millionaires don’t use astrology, billionaires do.” That’s not just a catchy line—it’s truth.

🔮 Your Finances Are More Than Just Numbers

Career, Love, and Energy Influence Your Wealth

There are so many choices you make daily that affect your financial flow. The career you pick. The love you choose. Even the city you live in. All of it matters.

But here’s the thing: if you know what’s coming up energetically, you have the power to tweak your actions. You can realign your life to move in the direction you truly want. You’re not stuck. You’re just waiting for the right insight.

When the "Empty Nest" Stays Full: It's Okay to Be Tired

You wake up, maybe you hear footsteps in the hall, or a request for breakfast, and a quiet sigh escapes you. Another day of full-house living, when you pictured quiet mornings, leisurely breakfasts, and maybe, just maybe, an uninterrupted weekend to yourself. Instead, your home and your wallet feel stretched, and your energy is running on fumes.

You've tried to explain how you feel – the exhaustion, the worry, the feeling of always being "on." And sometimes, the responses are dismissive: "That's just family," or "Everyone's doing it." It’s like a cold splash of water on your very real feelings. You might even feel guilty for feeling this way, thinking, Am I a bad parent for wanting my own life back?

No, dear one. You are not a bad parent. Your feelings are not selfish. They are absolutely valid. You are navigating a challenge that previous generations of parents didn't face in the same way, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed and unheard.