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OBSRVNC: a blog about life, nature, astrology, health and more.

  • Let’s Grow: My Intro to 5 Common Herbs

    Let’s Grow: My Intro to 5 Common Herbs

    Now that I’ve settled into a “new normal,” in a sense, I’ve been able to find a little bit more of a groove in my daily life. I’m back to being more productive and feeling inspired by nature’s beauty, lovely imagery, and staying healthy. I was recently given an AeroGarden and I had no idea…

  • I Still Haven’t Accepted the “New Normal,” Have You?

    I Still Haven’t Accepted the “New Normal,” Have You?

    I’ve been off my game lately. My routine has been shaken up, and it’s hard. Doing everything at home just isn’t the same. I miss my routines, my deviations from them, passing by the bakeries, stopping in Chipotle, and definitely going to the gym!! Get Fresh Air — Disconnect from the Internet and Media for…

  • Social Distancing And Going Within

    Social Distancing And Going Within

    It’s interesting to see how this shift has affected attitudes, routines, the economy, and even our health. With all of this going on, despite all of the weaknesses it’s showing in our flawed system (politics, capitalism, healthcare), it’s important to, “find strength from within.” As cliche as it may sound, we have to also learn…

  • Are We Seeing Saturn-Pluto Conjunction Effects During this Pandemic?

    Are We Seeing Saturn-Pluto Conjunction Effects During this Pandemic?

    It seems like there’s so much I want to say but no idea where to start. We’re in uncertain times, but let’s consider that common sense, proper hygiene, social distancing, compassion, and inner peace can help us navigate through these difficulties. I was thinking about planetary aspects. Since this coronavirus is a worldwide pandemic, I…

  • Full Moon in Virgo 2020: Stop Holding Back

    Full Moon in Virgo 2020: Stop Holding Back

    Heads up, folks! We’ve got a full moon in Virgo this Monday, March 9th, 2020 at 1:47 PM EST. It will actually be a super moon, which means the moon is closer to the earth and therefore, looks bigger. Virgo’s energy wants us to get serious about preparing for our present and future, heeding us…

  • You, Your Head, and the Environment

    You, Your Head, and the Environment

    Do you ever just sit with yourself? Come home without turning the tv on? Commute without listening to your headphones? Sometimes it’s nice to just be quiet; to not depend on external sounds for comfort. Can you be comfortable when it’s just you, your head, and the environment?  Image captured by me at Bush Terminal…

  • Vibrate Higher in Nature

    Vibrate Higher in Nature

    Did you know that the frequency of a city is lower than that of nature? It’s why people tend to head out of the big towns (in my case, NYC) to their weekend home; there’s a pull to escape the city rush and be some place more peaceful. It’s why we hike, swim in oceans…

  • How Do You Find Your Life Path?

    How Do You Find Your Life Path?

    I keep wondering if I’m going down the right path in life. Often, I feel like I’m wandering. Sometimes I feel like I’ve got an idea of what my purpose is, then I question it when faced with some other plausible path to take. (It’s 2:22 as I type this). I know that my confusion…

  • Mercury in Retrograde in Pisces

    Mercury in Retrograde in Pisces

    On February 16, 2020, Mercury went retrograde in the sign of Pisces. Everyone tends to freak out during Mercury in retrograde, but thanks to the influence of empathic Pisces, this should be a smoother retrograde. Key Themes: Go with the flow, slow down and reflect. It’s okay to be still and not as productive as…

  • How to be Present in Nature Part II: Observe the Trees

    How to be Present in Nature Part II: Observe the Trees

    “Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world”  John Muir Appreciate trees! They’re everywhere, especially in New York City. According to NYC Parks & Recreation, over 5 million trees are growing on public and private property. These trees help remove air pollution, capture stormwater, provide shade for homes, streets, and parks —…

  • Full Moon in Leo 2020: Be Creative, Live from Your Heart

    Full Moon in Leo 2020: Be Creative, Live from Your Heart

    The moon went full in the sign of Leo on February 8th 2020 at 11:33 PM PT. As a Leo sun (with a fire-heavy natal chart), I understand the energies that come with this moon and I’m excited by it. Now is a good time to get in touch with our playful nature, to lead…

  • February 2020 Affirmations

    February 2020 Affirmations

    I recently ordered this lovely Affirmations deck from an indie designer based in Australia, Dreamy Moons. I’ve followed her on Instagram for a while now and her art always speaks to me. I love the simple designs, the mysticism, and the gold and black combination. I’ve been pulling weekly affirmations for myself, and I decided…

  • How to Be Present in Nature: Part I (Bird Watch)

    Bird watching! When you’re walking in your neighborhood or in your local park, pay attention to the different sounds of the birds around you. Do you hear one bird? If so, can you locate it? Are there many birds? Are they in a tree? What type of birds are flying ahead and where do they…

  • 2020 Ascension – Are You Elevating?

    as·cen·sion/əˈsen(t)SH(ə)n: the act of rising to an important position or a higher level. Ascension. Where does one even begin? How do you move into a higher level of consciousness? There’s so much work that has to be done in terms of gaining knowledge of oneself, then using this knowledge to understand how you stand in…

  • Make Time for Nature

    How much time do you spend in nature? Nature heals, inspires, relaxes. Do you realize how much of our lives are spent looking at a screen? According to Forbes, we spend as much as 12 hours a day looking at a screen. We work on computers, we process advertisements, subliminal messages, trends, and “news,” through…

  • Don’t Forget How Big Your Spirit Is

    That’s me. Little B in a big world. This picture reminds me of how “small” I am in this vast space. A space occupied by buildings, some big, some small, some that soar up into the sky. A space occupied by trees, fields, water, birds, and a lot more people. There’s an interconnectedness that we…

  • Be Intentional About Your Goals – The Chariot: Tarot Inspiration

    Brooklyn received its first snowfall of the year yesterday. I came across this old photo I took and thought it was fitting — also because it spoke to me. When looking at the train pulling into the station, I think of The Chariot (Major Arcana) tarot card. The original chariot description features a brave warrior,…

  • The Poison and The Remedy

    Three drinks by my side. Because my emotions are running deep. How do I maintain a semblance of balance? Whiskey on the rocks, a band-aid for my pain. Green smoothie; I’m being healthy about “detoxing.” Water, to stay properly hydrated. Seems I will never be vice-free. Image captured by me.

  • Death and Rebirth

    In this life, I have died many times. Image captured by me at Green-wood Cemetery, Brooklyn

  • Still Trying to Figure it Out

    Sometimes I just feel emotionally all over the place. More of a, “still trying to figure it out” kind of feeling. Like, “what the hell am I doing? What’s happening in my life?” kinda thing.  But something is happening at the moment, some sort of shift. I can only hope that maybe one day I’ll…

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