Filipino single moms: Life of pressure and faith

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“Disgrasyada” used to be a term accorded to unwed mothers , which is literally translated as “Disgraced”. It had a more derogatory meaning – figuratively, “got  pregnant by accident” to allude to what is considered an “irresponsible” or “careless” conduct of becoming pregnant outside of marriage or because of rape. I’m not sure about the … Read more

February 2022 Tarot Forecast for All Signs

February 2022 Tarot Forecast

When people think of February, they think of Valentine’s Day. The month has become so commoditized that few people must be aware of its origins.   The month of February is named after the Roman festival of purification, Februalia or Februatio. To embody the meaning of February, we can perform this “spiritual cleansing” ritual today, … Read more

Meditation amidst the city noise

meditation in city noise

I frequently come across meditation invitations that call for silence or going outside to commune with nature. The sounds of water falls or ocean waves, seagulls, mountain echoes, and all those magical nature sounds can bring one into a calm state or while listening to guided meditations. Unfortunately, for some people, particularly those who live … Read more

November Tarot Forecast for All Signs

November 2021 Tarot Forecast - BraveCookie

November holds the promise of new beginnings, being that it exudes the mystical power of the number 11 – the portal of transformation. The month also brings creativity and strong intuition.  We can actually do manifestation rituals when the clock strikes 11:11 or make a wish or pray with intention on the 11th of November. … Read more

Unpacking dreams one symbol at a time

Unpacking dreams one symbol at a time-Brave cookie

Dreams exist in an enigmatic realm that is neither here nor there, where the part of the self that exists outside of the physical, three-dimensional body is free to roam or devoid of control.   In dreams, the mind explores a domain of uncanny sights, sounds, and experiences, as if guided by an unseen source. … Read more

October Tarot Forecast for All Signs

October Tarot Forecast All Signs of Zodiac

We’ve made it to the fourth quarter of the year! October brings hope, as it carries the vibration of the number 8 (October is the 8th month in the old Romulus calendar), which means wealth, abundance, fertility and peace. October is also Holy Rosary month, with the liturgical feast of the Lady of the Holy … Read more

September 2021 Tarot Forecast for All Signs

Forget me Not flower for September

September is the ninth month of the year, however it is the seventh month in the Roman calendar. September is my favorite month because it is my birth month! So, a shout out to all of my September birthday celebrants (email me and I’ll send you a free reading!). September marks the beginning of our … Read more

Mid-Month August Tarot Forecast for All Signs

Rainbow

The month has brought the world bad news – from the ongoing coronavirus mutations saga, which is now bringing on the Delta and other variants as emerging threats; the deadly floods in China from July, which are still making headlines this month; the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, which killed hundreds; and the Taliban … Read more