November 2024 Full Moon/Mercury Retrograde – What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign

November 2024 Full Moon/Mercury Retrograde - What It Means for Your Zodiac Sign

The full moon in Taurus on November 15 is a supermoon, bringing a calming, grounding vibe that’s all about focusing on your material comforts, self-worth, and enjoying life’s pleasures. It’s a perfect time to check in with yourself and figure out what really makes you feel secure. This energy is great for reflecting on your … Read more

Love & Relationship August Horoscope All Signs (Singles/Couples)

August is a ghost month, and for some, it is considered inauspicious. Additionally, a Mercury retrograde occurs from the 4th to the 24th of August. However, this is just a matter of perspective. Use the potential setbacks as opportunities for reflection and reassessment. This period can help deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships, … Read more

Silent Victims: Abused Live-In Partners in the Philippine Divorce Discourse

Divorce and Cohabitation

Amidst the debate over whether the Philippines should allow divorce, one crucial aspect of committed partnerships seems to be overlooked: cohabitation or “pagsasama nang walang kasal.” The discussion on grounds for divorce should not overshadow the imperative of safeguarding partners in cohabitation relationships. In the Philippines, two forms of cohabitation (aka Live-In partnership) have long … Read more

The Complex Languages of Relationships and Falling in (and out of) Love

The Complex Languages of Relationships and Falling in (and out of) Love

Love languages have become of great interest in the recent past, especially after worldwide release of the book “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate” in 1982 by Dr. Gary Chapman. Despite all these benefits that come with love languages in terms of communication and intimacy within relationships, it is … Read more

Common Practices that Seem “Disrespectful” of the Holy Rosary

Do not disrespect the Holy Rosary… Many people might be surprised to learn that Catholics weren’t the pioneers of using beads for prayer. The practice of prayer beads has roots in various faiths and cultures, including Hindus, Greeks, Buddhists, and more. The precise origin remains elusive, but the tradition spans across different religious traditions. Interestingly, … Read more

Those Senior Moments: Ageing Minds,  Invisible Pains, Unwon Battles

Loneliness in elders

In this article, I aim to dig into a concerning yet often overlooked issue—an epidemic silently affecting our elderly population. In our fast-paced, urban-centric lifestyles, the elderly often find themselves inadvertently left behind, facing isolation and neglect. Despite our best intentions, their limited mobility and declining physical health contribute to their increasing isolation, gradually distancing … Read more

December Tarot Forecast: Mercury Retrograde Edition for All Birth Months

Your December Tarot Forecast Mercury Retrograde Edition for All Birth Months

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season! Aren’t we thrilled about celebrating Christmas and ringing in 2024? This Christmas marks a significant milestone as the nation is finally bouncing back from the challenging aftermath of the 2019-2022 lockdowns and post-pandemic mobility restrictions. Despite new virus mutations and the persistent threat of ‘walking pneumonia,’ the world … Read more

Letting Go and Living After a Relationship Ends

Letting go and thriving after a relationship ends

Pain, at times, can weaken our capacity to be compassionate or gentle, both towards ourselves and others. It has the potential to undermine our tolerance and hinder our ability to see beyond the temporality of experiences. However, not everything that happens occurs solely for a reason; rather, it serves to guide us back to our … Read more

Empty Bus, Invisible Homes and Fading Memories

empty bus, invisible homes fading memory

I returned to my home province a week before Halloween to pay my respects at my mother’s grave and attend to some personal errands. It would take a couple of hours or so by bus to reach my destination. I was worried that, as it was a week before the holiday, the buses might already … Read more