Now that fall is officially upon us (Sunday, September 22 at 8:44 AM EDT, to be exact), it is only fair to begin the tradition of bombarding my readers with all things fall the minute the first leaf turns even a smidge brown. If you’re like me, romanticizing seasons is a tried & true hobby and chai lattes, burnt orange and overalls are staples in your life from the very first of September to 11:59pm on November 30th. For those who get an indescribable rush of serotonin at the first whisper of a chilly breeze or the first sip of a pumpkin drink, this is for you. We (00’s babies, that is) all remember our childhoods being filled with special Halloween episodes & spooky Disney channel original movies, and despite all of the nostalgic posts lamenting the death of our childhoods and the magic of holidays, I think there are ways to infuse that wonder & happiness once again. So, without further ado, this is my ultimate list of the coziest fall shows & movies.
Read MoreA common thread that runs throughout every form of religion or spirituality is the innate human desire to feel understood and find an anchor in an all-knowing higher power. For many devout followers subscribed to a certain theology, their experience is often paired with inexplicable, transcendent signs that point you in a particular direction or answer a question on you know you’ve been contemplating. Oracle and tarot cards are a more direct approach to getting answers from an organic, mystical source, shuffling cards and letting the “chosen” ones jump out — or following certain spreads that assign unique meanings to different cards in certain placements, such as your past, present, and future, as an example. Furthermore, this practice is paradoxically more straightforward yet also more ambiguous than a fleeting conversation that feels like a direct nudge from whatever higher power you seek guidance from.
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