With Venus and Mercury retrograde, a New Moon in Libra and a grounding Taurus Full Moon, October invites us to look again before deciding what comes next. There are months that seem to propel us forward, and then there are months that ask us to look back. October feels like the latter. With both Venus and Mercury entering retrograde, much of this month’s astrology turns our attention towards what already exists: the relationships we’re in, the choices we’ve made, the conversations we’ve had...

Not every ritual needs to involve a morning routine, a journal or an hour of uninterrupted time. Sometimes it’s the smallest things we do with intention that change the way an ordinary day feels. Some days seem to disappear without us really noticing them. We wake up, move through the things that need doing, check our phones more times than we’d probably like to admit, make dinner and suddenly we’re getting ready for bed wondering where the day went. Then there are other days that aren't...

You’ve heard about the energy, the hands and the idea of feeling more balanced afterwards. But if you actually booked a Reiki session tomorrow, what would happen once you walked through the door? Trying a new wellness practice can feel slightly intimidating when you have no idea what you’re walking into. Reiki is particularly mysterious from the outside. There’s no massage, no workout to follow and usually very little talking once the treatment begins. Instead, you remain fully clothed, lie...