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October 2026 Powerful Dates to Watch
If October has felt unusually intense, you are not imagining it. One of my favorite astrologers, Alex Myles, names six powerful astrology dates this month when wishes speed up and hidden feelings get spoken. Tomorrow is the second of those days. So why don’t we work...
When Shoulder Pain Became Frozen Shoulder
I found this photo of myself from six years ago, when Rebel Yoga, the yoga studio I co-owned in Makati, was still open. Inside that black bag is my 38-inch Paiste Planet Earth Gong. The gong alone weighs about 42 pounds. Add the stand and my other equipment, and there...
Why We Practice Kundalini Yoga
Last Sunday at the Rooted in Spirit Level One Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, I taught two topics: Kundalini Yoga and its relationship with Sikh Dharma, and the Cosmic Law of Manifestation and Being. Somewhere in preparing and teaching these subjects, I found myself...
Find Your Inner Equinox
The equinox happens twice a year, when day and night are nearly equal in length. The next equinox happens tomorrow, September 23, at 8:05 AM Philippine time. After this point, the nights gradually become longer. Astrologer Alex Myles describes the equinox as “a...
One Clear Step This Virgo New Moon
Today is a New Moon (at 11:27 AM, Manila time), and it is in practical, resourceful, and detail-oriented Virgo. Its energy supports learning, improving our skills and doing things with care. It can also bring out perfectionism, so the invitation is not to get...
Adapting to Change When Plans No Longer Make Sense
The heavy rains and flash floods of the past few weeks have changed many of our plans. Sometimes the weather makes the decision for us. But these disruptions have also made me think about something larger: how do we respond when circumstances change and the plans we...
A Meditation for the Pisces Full Moon Eclipse
Today, August 28, 2026, brought a Full Moon and partial lunar eclipse in Pisces, the final sign of the zodiac. The Full Moon peaked at 12:18 PM Manila time. The eclipse itself wasn’t visible from the Philippines because the Moon sat below the horizon at that hour. The...
Can You Trust Your Intuition?
Trust your intuition. We hear it all the time. But how do you know if what you’re feeling is intuition, fear, or just overthinking? We have more information than ever, which makes it easy to keep searching for more answers before making a decision. But sometimes what...
The Ghost Month Pause
Ghost Month is here. Weddings get postponed. House moves get delayed. New businesses wait. Even seasoned investors turn cautious. This year, Ghost Month runs from August 13 to September 10 with the Hungry Ghost Festival on August 27. In Chinese folk tradition, the...
Lion’s Gate Portal 2026 A Time to Reset
Today, August 8, is the peak of what’s known as the Lion’s Gate Portal. Each year, from July 28 to August 12, Earth, Orion’s Belt, and Sirius, often called the Spiritual Sun, are said to come into symbolic alignment. The tradition dates back to ancient Egypt, when...
The Gift of a Birthday Reset
For years now, I've stopped celebrating my birthday with parties. Instead, I travel. It's become my personal ritual - a birthday reset that allows me to step away from routine, reflect on the year that's passed, and welcome a new one with fresh eyes. This year, my...
