<script data-pm-proxy="intercept"></script><?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Diviner's Desk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Practical spirituality, tarot, and ritual guidance for independent seekers who want to build a grounded personal practice.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!heZB!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0576a306-2434-4cc2-ac12-1358309d4d84_987x987.png</url><title>The Diviner&apos;s Desk</title><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:45:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[danaishamonique@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[danaishamonique@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[danaishamonique@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[danaishamonique@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[The Spiritual Lesson Behind Standing in Your Divinity.]]></title><description><![CDATA["You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies, you may trod me in the very dirt. But still, like dust, I rise." -Maya Angelou]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-lesson-behind-standing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-lesson-behind-standing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:15:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4e4e1bd0-3f14-4df0-97f4-08ad320aeed6_645x537.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever noticed that the more blessings you receive, the more you want to share your goodness with the world? Not in the way of boasting, but in demonstration of your gratitude? Noticed how sometimes sharing your great gifts with others is often accompanied by a shadow, negative energy, or evil eye? The truth is, we cannot share everything with everyone, but another very important truth is that you shall not cower because people are threatened by you and your connection to the divine! You know they are threatened when they make up lies about your good name, question how you &#8220;got that&#8221; while comparing it to their perceived lack. And above all, they will gossip about you before they even dare to talk to you face-to-face regarding whatever their issue is with you. We tend to minimize ourselves when people treat us with little integrity because we don&#8217;t want any drama, but what if I told you that it&#8217;s part of your divine mission to let your light irritate their demons? Now, I am not saying to put yourself in danger; I&#8217;m just saying, do you listen to the voice of discernment when God, your spirit team, or your ancestors tell you to speak truth to power anyway, because of YOUR assignment? What&#8217;s the assignment? To show just HOW GOOD God is! And you, my dear, if you listen to GOD and NOT your EGO, are the good!</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg" width="670" height="936" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:936,&quot;width&quot;:670,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:88522,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/205667819?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O5XH!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc411f1cf-13c3-477c-b37b-dec88bd0c5b9_670x936.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><p>I am currently going through an intense 8-year transit where Uranus is transiting my 12th house. Loads of changes for sure in the departments of sociology, spirituality, and psychology, but also how these changes are prompted through hidden enemies, and if you know anything about something or someone hidden, it usually is in proximity, a limiting belief, family, a ritual use of a substance, or people you considered friends. Thankfully, since I have divination on my side, these things are not surprising to me; however, what has become surprising is when it is expected for me to minimize myself in the face of deceit, poor character, and gossip, not because God is asking me to do this, but because my mere existence has burned their ego. Can you believe the ones who have nothing but trouble to give also have the audacity to question your standing in the light that your Creator has given you? Some will even go as far as to weaponize societal norms, tradition, culture, ageism, and covert manipulation to try to convince you that you standing in your divine authority is a threat when all the while they wage war on the greatest gifts God has given you, which are wisdom, love, and peace. Have they forgotten that even God, with his infinite abilities and power to love, is also a war God? One who does not play about his anointed? One who had hardened Pharaoh&#8217;s heart, not because it was Pharaoh&#8217;s &#8220;free will&#8221; but to illustrate that no matter how hard you think you can go against what God has planned, the Supreme will always win? The spiritual lesson behind standing in your divinity is that, even when your adversaries speak ill of you and your name, punish you, and ultimately turn your community against you, as an authority, you don&#8217;t need to do anything but step aside and watch how your God handles them! The story of Joseph applies here, haha. </p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg" width="736" height="920" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:920,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:107370,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/205667819?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jPop!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd09fe23b-2e42-4832-a8b4-23b69f04705b_736x920.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><p><span>Earlier today, I was sitting down to reflect, and a core memory from the 4th grade was unlocked. My 4th-grade teacher, Ms. Vermong, whom we affectionately called Ms. Vee, introduced me to the brilliance of Maya Angelou, starting with her memoir, </span><em><span>I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings</span></em><span>. The memory I had consisted of the poem "Still I Rise." I chuckled at this, as I have not thought about this poem in years, and valued the timing of this insight. The poem goes as follows:</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg" width="736" height="1308" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1308,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:72620,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/205667819?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0eBK!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F831106af-1cf9-438b-b2b2-1dc1ea01be7a_736x1308.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Whether your adversary is trauma, abandonment, racism, sexism, ageism, coworkers, or your own family, this powerful poem is about the resilience, self-respect, and triumphance one achieves when properly dealing with the oppression, hate, and negativity the world may throw at you. Your divinity will never waver or disappear when this happens unless you allow it to. And when you get on the other side of this moment, you realize that it was never about that person, place, or thing, but about your ability to not only stand in your authority, but to be unbreakable and bold in your dignity! Sounds &#8220;good&#8221; to me, haha! </p><div><hr></div><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-lesson-behind-standing?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-lesson-behind-standing?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><p>You may wonder why people do what they do, but remember Plato&#8217;s &#8220;Allegory of the Cave.&#8221; The average human can only perceive the world through their own lived experience, and sometimes that lived experience includes illusions of reality. They have not mastered distinguishing between shadows and what&#8217;s real. The difference between what is actually taking place and their emotions about what they think they are looking at. If you are the light, they will perceive your journey of enlightenment and truth as contributing to the shadows on the wall! They will question your character because of their own internal fears and lack of education. They will be jealous of your free mind because they cannot fathom the divine perception it takes for you to see that there is no glass ceiling at all. They will even think they are doing you a favor by openly ridiculing you! When in reality, this story always ends with one who escapes the chains and finds the Sun, God. And even when you find God and try to come back and save the others, they will resist, because their perceived reality already supports their ignorance. Yet, here you are free and well, with God by your side, and there they will always be, a victim to their own shadow. They will ultimately only reside in the limited world they have created for themselves. Not that it has anything to do with you, haha. </p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg" width="736" height="928" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:928,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:65159,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/205667819?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cwSY!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F950007ec-c516-482b-8258-fba774756001_736x928.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p>Lastly, understand that this is not about hating those who hate you or those who try to sabotage you. Honestly, it is quite unfortunate. You cannot take them with you to the Sun, nor do they see why they should. So yes, it is unfortunate and sad, but again, this is about you being unbreakable in your belief in yourself and the permission God has given you to be of light, which is the truth! May this piece of wisdom never escape you that the truth (light) can set you free and always will. Always use your divine power to rise above the mundane. </p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">With love,</p><p style="text-align: center;">D. Monique Thomas</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Psychology and Purpose of Cancer and the Chariot.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | There is more to it than being a crybaby!]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-psychology-and-purpose-of-cancer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-psychology-and-purpose-of-cancer</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:23:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204716052/32f9f9aa33d5e550d5936d0d72f4b0fc.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello, my darling class!</p><p></p><p>Today, we are going over the Cancer Season 2026 Newsletter and the power of the zodiac sign of Cancer and the meaning behind the Chariot. Excerpts from &#8220;You Were Born for This&#8221; by Chani Nicholas (2020) and &#8220;Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom&#8221; by Rachel Pollack (1997) helps us to understand not only the deep psychological power of Cancer but also the heavy crown the zodiac wears when it comes to building a strong foundation for ourselves and our lives. I hope you enjoy this lesson!</p><p></p><p>Connect soon,</p><p>D. Monique Thomas</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Season 2026 Newsletter: The Chariot.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chariot is a major arcana card that is astrologically linked to Cancer the Crab.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/cancer-season-2026-newsletter-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/cancer-season-2026-newsletter-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:15:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a48c5d87-297b-4480-94a2-03e6a354688f_618x362.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello, darlings! Happy July and Happy Cancer Season! My apologies for the exclamation points, haha. If you didn&#8217;t know, Cancer season is one of my favorite times of year, because of my key Cancerian placements in my natal chart, and because I truly enjoy the Summer and the 4th of July holiday. I decided to take my time writing this newsletter because I have been out and about and have found myself quite inspired by all the art I&#8217;ve been taking in lately, including watching the psychological horror film Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons. If I am being transparent, after watching this film, it has changed my entire outlook on the work I want to do for my community via my online platforms. If you are a healer or are into the woo-woo, you MUST see the film, as the scariest aspects of the film are connected to two major realizations that you will have, or at least the ones that I have been reflecting on for quite some time, given what I do, but also who I am becoming. Those two realizations are: I cannot save anyone, and that since we can never remember the past exactly how it happened and lose details of it every time we skip down memory lane, we might as well remember more loving moments, or create new moments in our minds that bring expansion to our own self-power and mastery. What made these two realizations scary for me is that it is f*cking real life, haha! This has made me reflect on my own life, missions, shortcomings, and how I choose to take the reins of my destiny based on my true calling, not on what other people think or &#8220;see&#8221; for me. At this very moment, teaching is where I want to be, and you will see this through the things I have currently in the works. Speaking of teaching, let&#8217;s discuss the tarot card: The Chariot. </p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg" width="736" height="1226" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1226,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:250867,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/204427132?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kVat!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F596555e2-bc64-4542-897a-cb60550b53ed_736x1226.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>The Chariot is a major arcana card that is astrologically linked to Cancer the Crab. Its number is VII, and its element is water. The Chariot is connected to the throat chakra, which symbolizes truth. It is associated with the meanings of victory, guidance, determination, and a fated journey. The Charioteer represents the traveler who is standing in his carriage made of stone with two sphinxes resting in front of it. The stone is indicative of his character and determination, and with the city and river behind him, he is ready for the journey he is about to take. This journey is more than just a material one, as the canopy of stars above his head, the astrological belt he&#8217;s wearing, and the crescent Moon on his shoulders illustrate that it has a mystical component. Yes, it appears that our young fellow is ready, but more importantly, he is being guided on this journey. By who? Well, I am sure you can use your imagination, haha. </p><div><hr></div><p>The Moon rules the zodiac sign of Cancer, and this crab does have its perks! Crabs have shells that we know can serve as their protection, but they can also be their Chariot. I also like to think that the crab reminds us that the body is the only vehicle we will ever have, so it&#8217;s best to take really good care of it! Especially if enemies or chaos are lurking in the shadows, as The Chariot&#8217;s numerological link is XVI, The Tower. This is because the shadow of the Chariot is the ego and represents the destruction of self and/or our unfoundational surroundings. Now, before you get too nervous about that, haha, remember that the unification of VII is the total of IV and III. In other words, our Charioteer is the son of the Emperor (IV) and the Empress (III). If you look at the picture closely, you&#8217;ll see he is wearing his mother&#8217;s crown, and the stone is connected to his father&#8217;s throne.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg" width="735" height="1102" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1102,&quot;width&quot;:735,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:110758,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/204427132?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!39EE!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1b4895a-a9f8-487b-8905-06d1670557a4_735x1102.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><p>Cancer Season is about embracing cardinal water, and it is here to remind you that you don&#8217;t need saving as long as you&#8217;re able to learn from your past and are willing to do whatever it takes to stay on the path that you are destined for. This season is about creating something meaningful once you fully know and embrace who you are and what you are meant to do. Be okay with letting go of your ego and the self-imposed limitations you have about who you should be and what it would look like if you did the things that would cause people to side-eye you. Whatever decisions or conclusions you come to, especially with Mercury in retrograde this season, only needs to make sense to you and if you ever have any doubts regarding what decisions to make or what journey to take, look at your past, look at your parents, and above all, ask God is what you&#8217;re doing bringing you beyond the city and river or is it keeping you stuck there? </p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/cancer-season-2026-newsletter-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/cancer-season-2026-newsletter-the?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>With love,</strong></p><p><strong>                                                          D. Monique Thomas</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post New Moon in Gemini: Embracing Your Own New York Knickerbocker.]]></title><description><![CDATA["Anything is possible. This is New York."]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/post-new-moon-in-gemini-embracing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/post-new-moon-in-gemini-embracing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:05:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a34483c7-c173-4bcf-b134-e75a470bf964_735x541.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg" width="735" height="892" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:892,&quot;width&quot;:735,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:96426,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/202435277?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!sq9U!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F91c589c3-644a-426c-ab18-1ce7bea5f66c_735x892.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Hello, darlings! <strong>We had the New Moon in Gemini on Sunday, June 14th, 2026, at 10:54 pm EST. What has the past couple of days been like for you?</strong> I&#8217;ll tell you when it comes to me, my hometown is winning, and I am bragging about it! If you&#8217;ve been living under a rock, you may not have heard about why the streets of New York are celebrating. I believe it is a part of my good Samaritan duty to tell you why. <strong>On Saturday, June 13th, the New York Knicks won the championship after 53 years! And if you didn&#8217;t know, the Knicks are definitely a Gemini team as they were founded on June 6th, 1946. Coincidence?</strong> Talk about bringing in a new energy with a fated victory! Not only was this victory fated, but the energy was right! People were saging MSG, Wu Tang Clan blessed us with a performance, and Spike Lee&#8217;s aura definitely brought things full circle. <strong>This made me wonder, in what ways has life been aligning things for you to enjoy, especially after a long period of hard work, failure, and internal doubt? Have you noticed that when it really comes down to it, it&#8217;s all about mind over matter?</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg" width="735" height="1321" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1321,&quot;width&quot;:735,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:226668,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/202435277?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CaCc!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4fdc170b-72a6-44f5-812c-9a7de64d15cb_735x1321.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>If you&#8217;re a mutable sign, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces, you may have felt somewhat of a mindset shift! You&#8217;re seeing things differently, and it&#8217;s for no other reason than understanding that life is great just as it is, and if you think it&#8217;s not, you can always work on changing your viewpoint. <strong>Everyone deals with a certain amount of mental clutter from time to time, but the youthfulness of Gemini reminds us that it is okay to find a way to play and be curious even in a pile of mess! In the case of the Knicks, can you imagine the great optimism and the pressure to perform this year? Especially after making it so far and having all these celebrities breathing down your neck, haha. Not to mention the fans outside going straight crazy! To work through that is insane, yet they still managed to do something that could not be done in over 50 years, while upholding the legacy of the team and for all those who played, thought it was possible, and actually prayed for a night like this to happen! </strong>That&#8217;s the thing about Gemini, there are always two sides to a coin. If you are struggling with your new reality, now is the time to take it easy, literally! In the words of the Joker, <strong>&#8220;Why so serious?&#8221;</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p>How we show up in the world is important, but it is equally important that we don&#8217;t forget the fun of being alive! <strong>Work will always be work, but brainstorming new goals for yourself and visualizing your future are great ways to turn any frown upside down. Play time, in fact, isn&#8217;t over; it just needs a scheduled time and place. The New Moon in Gemini wanted us to be as truthful as can be, not necessarily with others, but with ourselves! Truthful about our feelings, truthful about how things have changed, and truthful about the mindset we need to embrace that leads us to happiness and joy. </strong>This new mindset comes with a full mental reset, which is just in time for Mercury going retrograde in Cancer on June 29th. Oh, yes, she&#8217;s coming, haha! Isn&#8217;t it ironic that the universe is allowing us to get our mind right before we are about to analyze the sh*t out of how we feel, our emotions regarding home, family, past intimate relationships, and the present ones? <strong>And not to worry, it&#8217;s not as bad as it sounds, as long as you&#8217;re willing to do this one very thing: face both sides of the same coin! In other words, are you comfortable realizing that everything is all good, no matter how messed up someone or something could&#8217;ve been, and that now that adequate time has passed, you see that they or the situation wasn&#8217;t the only thing adding to the problem? </strong>If you&#8217;ve been holding on tightly to trauma and drama, let go, baby. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:291322,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/202435277?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xXR7!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F08c22d07-1599-408e-b7d1-e4dd96c7f69f_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><p>This would be a great week, and over the season, to reflect, but more importantly, to journal your emotions and feelings. <strong>Reading old journals and diaries from high school (if you have them) would also be a great exercise or at least something to think about, as you can reflect on whether your emotions were valid or if you were, in fact, being overdramatic, haha.</strong> You can see the aftermath and be proud of yourself for how you faced the very things you thought you couldn&#8217;t, only for you to be okay in the long run. Reflections like this are also why I love being a New Yorker: we know that no matter how hard things get or what we have to go through, there is always a party, a victory, or a celebration on the way. However, most importantly, even in times of strife and opportunity, LOVE is always in the room. Or, in the words of pop culture&#8217;s television legend, Carrie Bradshaw, <strong>&#8220;So maybe it won&#8217;t look like you thought it would in high school, but it&#8217;s important to remember that love is possible. Anything is possible. This is New York.</strong>&#8221;</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/post-new-moon-in-gemini-embracing?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/post-new-moon-in-gemini-embracing?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>With love,</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>D.</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancestor Invocation and Prayers for Success in Healing, Protection, and Empowerment.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proper ancestor veneration can solve MOST of your problems.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/ancestor-invocation-and-prayers-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/ancestor-invocation-and-prayers-for</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:22:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/98350d2b-8bbb-460c-bcd4-bc252c75b998_736x736.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg" width="736" height="725" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:725,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:103748,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/201634096?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cSAP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F07510ae7-95f2-4478-93a5-abbfdf40ebf5_736x725.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Hello, darlings! <strong>As always, I like to thank my paid subscribers for your support of my Substack. I hope what I share with you enriches your personal spiritual journey.</strong> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know.</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>This post includes 1 invocation, 1 Ancestor healing prayer, and 3 other prayers that you could use while venerating your ancestors, healing yourself, and making change happen in your life. </strong>Why is ancestor veneration important? As some of you may already know, your ancestors are the first line of protection against forces seen and unseen. Increasing your spiritual protection is more than just safety, and venerating your ancestors is more than getting something from them; it&#8217;s about building a relationship with those who came before you, and without them, for better or worse, you would not be here. <strong>And just like you inherit your father&#8217;s eyes, your mother&#8217;s smile, and your grandmother&#8217;s wisdom, you can also inherit the work that they were not able to finish before their transition!</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg" width="736" height="981" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:981,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:106398,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/201634096?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_3__!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6468b739-9098-4b30-9ae7-0988ab68a90c_736x981.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>If life has been randomly hard and you cannot figure out why, honey, you&#8217;ve got work to do!</strong> We see this on a mundane level: if you have inherited your parents&#8217; debts, or come from a family that is poor in resources or education, you may need to seek outside help and work harder for what you have and want! <strong>Proper ancestor veneration can solve MOST of your problems. Full stop.</strong> Some of you who are healers may even be responsible for elevating your ancestors who were not their best selves while they were here! Now, the good news is that consistent veneration, calling their name, prayers, and proper offerings will do this naturally.</p>
      <p>
          <a href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/ancestor-invocation-and-prayers-for">
              Read more
          </a>
      </p>
   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the Spiritual Community Always Fighting? Ego, Authority, and Online Conflict.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The external reflects the internal.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/why-are-the-spiritual-girlies-fighting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/why-are-the-spiritual-girlies-fighting</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg" width="640" height="671" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:671,&quot;width&quot;:640,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:35826,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/201330714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9u_N!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb78489ef-f77b-49cc-97d7-24b5e07db6f4_640x671.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>If you have been on Threads, you know that Spiritual Threads has been nice, nasty, and hot! Makes sense since we are rapidly approaching Summer. </strong>Spiritual influencers have been going back and forth about what and who is ethical, and depending on whose side you fall on, your discernment is being questioned. Not by me, but I guess the people who believe they have the authority to say such things, haha. The back-and-forth is somewhat cringey, and it is also eye-opening to just how much work must be done to create more sustainable harmony on platforms with major or successful spiritual practitioners. However, I am confused about the surprised reactions everyone has had to the girls being confrontational, messy, and whatever else their hearts desire. I recently wrote about <a href="/__u/substack.com/@dmoniquethomas/note/p-196359160?utm_source=notes-share-action&amp;r=50wu8d">&#8220;The Spiritual Lesson Behind the Decline of Solid Female Connection in Sacred Tradition,&#8221;</a> where I pretty much stated that when we don&#8217;t like or feel deeply bothered by another female practitioner, it&#8217;s something we don&#8217;t like about ourselves. In other words, the call is coming from inside the house, and if so, can we accept that?<strong> If we truly understand how personal and individual the spiritual journey is, is it a reach to say that the external chaos manifesting is the result of the individual&#8217;s internal walls?</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg" width="736" height="736" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:736,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:82861,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/201330714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QpRJ!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8eb961af-b77c-4db3-b24e-3510f81b0bfc_736x736.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Just because life gets a little wild with drama does not mean we are any less aligned with what we are supposed to experience to mature and evolve. Sometimes it is those very moments that not only shape who we are, but are part of our predestined path! Especially if there&#8217;s a repeated lesson that we must experience because we simply aren&#8217;t getting it! </strong>There is no set way to be &#8220;Spiritual&#8221;; however, there is a way that you can present yourself. Now, this could be tricky if you feel your Creator is calling you to take action in a certain way, or if you recognize that not everyone will like you or what you have to say! <strong>However, there is a darker side to this, where people who may be experiencing psychosis claim to be sharing knowledge on behalf of a higher divine source when it really comes from their own ego. </strong>More specifically, spiritual psychosis is when a person experiences standard psychotic symptoms&#8212;such as delusions about spiritual truths, paranoia, or hallucinations&#8212;but interprets them through a spiritual lens. There is no way to really tell, but I&#8217;d like to think that if the message is coming from Source, God will also allow your audience to soften to receive it. Then again, there is that whole &#8220;free will&#8221; thing, haha. Since spirituality is not religion, and since there are no rigid expectations about what is the right or best thing to do, we cannot use the rules of religion where they do not apply. Spirituality is individual and personal, whereas religion is an institutionalized system that adheres to more strict dogma that usually enforces how one should act and what is considered good behavior.<strong> Now, that does not mean the quality of someone&#8217;s character and intent is not questioned in spirituality, but let&#8217;s say it is a tad more nuanced. No one is perfect; we may have different problems, but when it comes to a massive online platform, what do we expect from spiritual practitioners and devotees who inform the masses?</strong></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p>A code of conduct is never a bad thing!<strong> Creating a guideline for what is considered acceptable in spiritual conversations on public platforms is a good place to start. Not every conversation is for the internet when it comes to messages from Source, ancient wisdom, and tradition. You can leave it for the in-person workshops, one-on-one consultations, meet-and-greets, or the kitchen table. Why? Simply because, in the wrong hands, this information can be harmful, and if we are having these conversations carelessly for the sake of triggering people or trending, that is equally as harmful. </strong>Let&#8217;s say we have a spiritual message about something closely tied to politics, culture, or sociology. The fact is, not everything is a channeled message; there should be some information, a book, some data, or an elder to back up what you&#8217;re saying! For example, if I were to state that there is nothing wrong with being homosexual as long as there is a balance of both female and masculine energy, I can support what I am saying through the countless testimonies and research of spiritualists, mediums, and diviners that I know. However, I can also tell you as an experienced medium that there are select individuals whose spirit guides and ancestors suggest that they do not engage in same sex relationships. It&#8217;s not because they are homophobic, but because the destiny of the person can only be achieved by avoiding this lifestyle, which is also a fact! This should not be viewed as harmful, better yet, hurtful, because the spiritual journey is personal; you should know that you may not have the opportunity to do whatever, whenever, or however you want if you are to be in alignment with your personal destiny. A more specific example is in IFA, where there is the concept of AYANMO. (I will discuss this in another post) Still, there&#8217;s &#8220;free will&#8221;, and you get to say &#8220;f*ck off&#8221; to all of that, haha. <strong>Just keep this in mind: everything we receive from Spirit will be confirmed! Every healer, devotee, practitioner, and so on KNOWS THIS.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg" width="578" height="596" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:596,&quot;width&quot;:578,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:38888,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/201330714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yHbT!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb28c4206-94a5-49e6-a703-d77ff356fc69_578x596.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>The truth is, the spiritual girlies are fighting because there is a lot of work we must do on the inside, individually. And it may start with the expansion and grounding of our spiritual knowledge. </strong>Whether you are the person receiving the message, giving the message, or witnessing the exchange that follows, there is no denying that the feelings that have come to the surface reveal exactly what we are dealing with on the inside. In these moments, we are being presented with the opportunity to empathize, explain, and come together regardless of whether we don&#8217;t agree. And hopefully, everyone learns something new! It is also more than okay to decide that you can let bygones be bygones with no further interaction with the person if you feel you have seen or heard enough, and more importantly, tried your best! Human connection is important on our spiritual journey, but so is detachment and learning to coexist with people and factors we wouldn&#8217;t want close to us, while accepting that they&#8217;re alive and well. <strong>Perhaps that&#8217;s the most important lesson behind the spiritual girls&#8217; fight: to better understand where and amongst whom you belong, with no judgment of those who fall short of your expectations. Once that place has been found and peace achieved, you&#8217;ll see a lot more peace than thumb thugging.</strong></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/why-are-the-spiritual-girlies-fighting?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/why-are-the-spiritual-girlies-fighting?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>With love,</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>D. Monique Thomas</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini Season 2026 Newsletter: Embracing Both Sides.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have officially entered the era of the mutable air sign known for either being loved or hated.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/gemini-season-2026-newsletter-embracing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/gemini-season-2026-newsletter-embracing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hello, darlings. I know I am a tad behind on publishing this newsletter, but truth be told, Mama has been busy!</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg" width="736" height="1309" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1309,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:119534,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/200459059?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PRsx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F034afcff-cd75-41df-8ae6-41007e4bbc39_736x1309.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>We have officially entered the era of the mutable air sign known for either being loved or hated, but what this season is supposed to show us is how much we can love the parts of ourselves that we might hate.</strong> You know what I'm talking about! You don't hate yourself totally, but the fupa that you think is getting out of hand has you scolding yourself between showers, or the constant credit card bill paying could have you resenting yourself about the financial choices you've made. <strong>All of this may come up to the surface this season to remind you that learning the lesson is better than not experiencing anything at all.</strong></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p>Mindset is important when it comes to the sign of Gemini, and that may be attributed to its planetary ruler being Mercury. The exchange of information and how it is processed is a huge part of being a Gemini, even if that information is the internal self-analysis of our experiences and choices. However, you are not being encouraged to "judge" this new information, but to ask more questions, in other words, remain curious! And if judging just so happens to be a part-time hobby of yours, don't worry, the negative sides of the older air and fire signs will be coming up shortly, haha. <strong>Seriously, though, our mindset can get us in and out of realities that would make the average and unimaginative person wonder exactly how we did it!</strong> This is the season to embrace all of who you are, the good, the not-so-good, the dramatic, the stoic, and so on, to help you cultivate a new perspective of yourself, leading you to the dream reality that you have for yourself. Read this excerpt from <em>You Were Born for This </em>by Chani Nicholas about having the Sun in Gemini:</p><p></p><p><strong>&#8220;The symbol of Gemini is the twins, highlighting the sign&#8217;s dual nature and need for change. Link winds blowing in different directions, you can appear to be everywhere and nowhere at once.&#8221;</strong></p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg" width="735" height="888" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:888,&quot;width&quot;:735,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:47100,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/200459059?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!e5qv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3fbbe647-84a9-46c9-bc37-0d7391e14d77_735x888.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>Chani continues by saying that having the Sun in Gemini is about defying "the laws of gravity, time, and space." <strong>Going inward and being reflective while also going outward and being responsive, and how it is okay for this time to be full of contradictions. Why? Well, because whether we like it or not, IT IS WHO WE ARE. </strong>We've allowed one friend to get away with so much more than others, based on the connection or how much we love them. This highlights so much, but the main thing is that it shows how our character changes based on who is in the room, and that it's not the standard for who we are. Just an example, haha. <strong>Now, let's get into the channeled message for each of the zodiacal elements.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Channeled Message for Air Signs: Do Your Thing!</strong></p><p>Your element brings Spring to a close and kicks off Summer, and to me, that means you should have blossomed into the character archetype you would like to embrace and step outside! This is the time to let go of what happened last year, 6 months ago, or even yesterday, and to keep starting over and moving forward as much as you need. Enjoy yourself and let the rest of us enjoy you, too!</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Channeled Message for Water Signs: Feel the Love.</strong></p><p>The great thing about love is that you don&#8217;t need to look for it when it is already within with ample supply! Plan for the future, but do not become attached to the outcomes. Just make sure to ask God, your ancestors, and your spirit guides to align you with the right opportunities and moments that will make you better than you were before. It will also help to ask them for clarity and guidance on how to keep your wonderful blessings!</p><p></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg" width="678" height="960" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:960,&quot;width&quot;:678,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:50536,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/200459059?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DLaM!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf199822-ffc1-45c1-af03-10aa1c1e3ab8_678x960.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p><strong>Channeled Message for Fire Signs: Let Go for Something New!</strong></p><p>This season, you may find yourself leaving the party before the party leaves you. It&#8217;s been a long time coming, and the universe commends you for sticking it out and fighting for what you believe in. However, now is the time to allow the universe to bless you when you embrace the relief of letting go of what has been too much of a fight or something that you no longer want to fight for. Keep this key thing in mind: work hard for what you really want, not for what you think you should want.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Channeled Message for Earth Signs: Get Ready to Change.</strong></p><p>If life has been making you feel that you cannot go on like this, it is just a friendly nudge that you, in fact, cannot go on like this! There comes a time when we need to change our clothes, wake up earlier, and mature in our ways so that our timeline can shift to what is best for our greater good. After all, you wouldn&#8217;t want to be insane and keep living and performing in a manner that has proven not to be enough, or would you? Get out of your guilt and go out and be somebody!</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/gemini-season-2026-newsletter-embracing?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/gemini-season-2026-newsletter-embracing?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>I hope this Gemini Season is fun, intellectually stimulating, and inspiring for everyone. Do your best to embrace all parts of yourself and the ebb and flow of life!</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>With love,</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>D.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAID SUBSCRIBERS EXCLUSIVE: Mother Full Moon Honey Jar.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things are about to get sweet!]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscribers-exclusive-mother</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscribers-exclusive-mother</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:11:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6abd7999-18dd-4494-baf0-7cfda89c6ac8_736x920.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hello, darlings!</strong> As you know, if you are receiving this email, it is because you are a paid subscriber. As always, I thank you, and I look forward to the magic we get to create together. <strong>We have a Full Moon in Sagittarius on Sunday, May 31st, and it is the second Full Moon we have for May. We started the month with one, and we are ending with one. Ah, the whimsy of it all, haha.</strong> Before we get into the Mother Full Moon Honey Jar, here are some previous posts that you should check out:</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscribers-exclusive-st-expedite?r=50wu8d&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;triedRedirect=true">St. Expedite Ritual for Receiving Monetary Funds.</a></strong></p><p><strong><a href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscriber-exclusive-mind-healing?r=50wu8d&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;triedRedirect=true">Mind Healing Spell.</a></strong></p><p></p><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:303863053,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;D. Monique Thomas&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><div><hr></div><p>Now, I did wait until Friday to release the ritual because, number one, it is payday, and number two, it is Venus Day, which is excellent for planning and executing financial investments. And since this Mother Full Moon Honey Jar is about attracting money, it only makes sense, haha. <strong>Now, let&#8217;s get into it!</strong></p>
      <p>
          <a href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscribers-exclusive-mother">
              Read more
          </a>
      </p>
   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAID SUBSCRIBERS EXCLUSIVE: Mind Healing Spell.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's do a Healing the Mind Spell to effectively get our house in order and get to the life we know we deserve!]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscriber-exclusive-mind-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscriber-exclusive-mind-healing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:27:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello, darlings! <strong>Happy New Moon in Taurus! </strong>As always, I thank all of you who have decided to invest in a paid membership. You are much appreciated. Given we&#8217;ve been talking a lot about getting our house in order this week, I&#8217;ve changed the woo-woo I initially had in mind. <strong>Ironically, this will be a healing spell for the mind. </strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/df262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:88280,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/198081529?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t_34!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdf262173-4fb4-4ac3-8647-194279b8f687_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Any diviner will tell you t&#8230;</p>
      <p>
          <a href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscriber-exclusive-mind-healing">
              Read more
          </a>
      </p>
   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAID SUBSCRIBERS EXCLUSIVE: St. Expedite Ritual for Receiving Monetary Funds or Fast Action. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now, let's get into it!]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscribers-exclusive-st-expedite</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscribers-exclusive-st-expedite</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:50:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!idq0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F425c1fb0-2481-4a5d-a757-270886f9daa0_736x736.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hello, darlings! </strong>If you can read this in its entirety, you are a paid member, as someone who supports me and also as someone &#8220;who seeks,&#8221; I thank you and wish you well on your journey.<strong> Now, let&#8217;s get into it!</strong></p>
      <p>
          <a href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/paid-subscribers-exclusive-st-expedite">
              Read more
          </a>
      </p>
   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spiritual Lesson Behind the Decline of Solid Female Connection in Sacred Tradition.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have always viewed women like water&#8212;a daily necessity of life and the most accurate mirror into ourselves, flaws and all.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-lesson-behind-the-decline</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-lesson-behind-the-decline</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:42:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/93f3955d-e975-4606-9e25-f943872a43ef_540x675.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg" width="736" height="1103" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1103,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:98408,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/196359160?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!khmv!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0df55c9e-1898-4b9d-b25c-0a34923a64b3_736x1103.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>I have always viewed women like water&#8212;a daily necessity of life and the most accurate mirror into ourselves, flaws and all.</strong> As a spiritual practitioner, it is never my intent to be critical of women. With that said, you already know what&#8217;s coming next, haha. I have questions! Throughout my journey, countless women who are a part of different spiritual lineages from Africa to the United States to Asia, shared with me the countless times they have been betrayed by &#8220;spiritual girlfrends&#8221; or women in general, in ways they found shocking and confusing, but more importantly, how these experiences have scarred them. From their point of view, the &#8220;therapy talk&#8221; and a sprinkle of wisdom quotes could have been a setup to lure them to their demise. I have experienced some interesting dynamics myself within these spaces, but I always thought it was more of an individual character flaw than a &#8220;women against women&#8221; thing. After all, as a Pisces Sun, I am not above ghosting people without explanation! <strong>This piece is not about judgment, but my genuine curiosity about why we are collectively having these experiences and what the spiritual lesson behind them is.</strong></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Now, I would be remiss if I didn&#8217;t acknowledge that women sacrifice a great deal for their families, communities, work, and more.</strong> With that said, who better than women to know the power and love behind how we show up in person and for our girls! It&#8217;s hard to fathom that the term of endearment &#8220;sis&#8221; is weaponized, inviting unsolicited advice at the wrong times, demanding conversations from those who aren&#8217;t self-actualized, and requiring us to hold space for others who may not even like or support us. There&#8217;s also this observation of doing &#8220;the greater good&#8221; for &#8220;performance&#8221; rather than genuine concern or care. <strong>Some women actually hold back from seeking meaningful connections with others out of fear that a single wrong association could ruin their reputations! </strong>I have had my fair share of incidents where I thought a clever joke, transparency about an issue, or actions I took to demonstrate how I cared for another person blew up in my face or temporarily burned me. Spirituality is personal and such a huge part of how we live; should we treat it like a corporate job and be highly selective about what we are willing to reveal about ourselves? Maybe all areas of life require this sort of gymnastics because, at the end of the day, people are people. <strong>However, as much as there are people who are &#8220;nice nasty,&#8221; where are all the solid women offering a real, solid connection in a solid space?</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:90451,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/196359160?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9D3t!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F47329a7e-2d4f-4ffe-9133-9887d3cf80ef_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>&#8220;Solid&#8221; is a slang term and means &#8220;to be reliable, trustworthy, and firm.&#8221; According to Urban Dictionary, solid means &#8220;someone who stands by your side and never folds, no matter what.&#8221; Another definition of solid is a real blessing. &#8220;Do me this solid.&#8221;</strong> Now, can we find this amongst women in sacred tradition? Absolutely! For how long, that is the real point of investigation. If you are a devotee, you usually spend a lot of time with others in your spiritual community, whether through collaboration or service. A lot of us simultaneously have put ourselves through school, have great careers, passports, and are anchors for our families. We know how to play the game and how to move in a room full of vultures. However, are we now required to be even more vigilant as we enter these spiritual spaces with women who we feel are gifted and here with much purpose?<strong> What happens when no one wants the help, doesn&#8217;t see the problem, or worse, wants to make you public enemy number one? Another layer to this is when men are involved.</strong></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-lesson-behind-the-decline?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-spiritual-lesson-behind-the-decline?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>We all know the performative &#8220;girl&#8217;s girl&#8221;, the &#8220;I am for women, but am obsessed with male validation&#8221;, and &#8220;I didn&#8217;t know how to be honest about something you said, so I ghosted&#8221; girlfriend.</strong> If we are honest, something was always off about the situation, especially when there is this annoying and frustrating continuous occurrence, where women in tradition will believe everything a man says without question, while giving female devotees and initiates a hard time! Add in the components of jealousy, insecurity, or my personal favorite, competition, and you&#8217;ve got yourself some juicy drama! <strong>Actually, my personal favorite is when they are really mad at themselves for something they chose to do, but have tried to find a clever way to project their loss onto someone else.</strong> It appears we were NOT taught how to maintain connection across life&#8217;s many stages, especially if those stages involve exposure and vulnerability. At first, I thought people&#8217;s disregard for women was unintentional and due to comfort, since women are associated with nurturers. However, there is such a thing as being too comfortable. Women are regarded as the reason we are all here; we appreciate and use their divine power, but forget it once they are not who we think they should be, which is funny because we are taught the pride of honoring one&#8217;s clan. You know, your people, your family, and friends. No one comes before the clan. In the modern world, it&#8217;s more like &#8220; no one comes before the penis!&#8221; or &#8220;no one comes before my ego!&#8221; <strong>Jokes aside, I am just pointing out that, no matter who, what, or where has entered the chat, if something is firm, it is usually strong and unwavering.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg" width="736" height="980" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:980,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:69266,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/196359160?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9X11!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F44ad4c91-60ba-4367-a4d9-6845ac75a1f7_736x980.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>After writing this, it seems I have also made a shit ton of observations surrounding the questions I have! Now, here is what I think is the grand spiritual lesson. <strong>Maybe we need to accept, given the societal pressures on women, that most women cannot be solid friends; however, if they have the space, it may be a privilege to be one. The truth is, it&#8217;s not in everyone&#8217;s capacity to be solid; maybe becoming reliable, trustworthy, and firm takes time and effort. Even if it appears only to be the case in our dynamics with women, rather than being a problem, perhaps it is just a way to redirect those who can be more. Our mishaps with women are an invitation to go inward. The elders say you will experience the same thing over and over until you have finally learned your lesson. So horror of horrors, could it be our connection with women is off because unconsciously we are exploiting or disregarding them in ways we have done to ourselves? </strong>That being said, this is not about women but an invitation to explore our own fickleness until we become solid within our own being. We could say that the solid woman with whom we have a solid connection lives within ourselves. The mirror we look into as we experience these dynamics could be more jarring, not because someone did something to us, but because we sign up for the same roles more often than we are willing to admit. Learning the same lessons with different people, because we have truly yet to change and evolve.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg" width="736" height="1087" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1087,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:44852,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/196359160?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!t2Nf!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F35df414c-5b82-4e15-857a-9f018d80fa40_736x1087.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;">The ultimate spiritual lesson that our spiritual journey teaches is that the greatest friendship or connection you should always seek to improve is the one you have with yourself. <strong>Instead of us making women the reason for our scars, maybe we should thank them for revealing to us the very thing we are hiding deep down: a lack of self-mastery. </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share D. Monique Thomas&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share D. Monique Thomas</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>With love, </strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Danaisha</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moon Phases and the Menstrual Cycle: A Spiritual Guide to Tracking Your Rhythm.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lunar phases speak to more than where your power lies; they speak to the spiritual work that must be done to be aligned with the ability to receive the fruits of your magic.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-moon-phases-and-your-period</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-moon-phases-and-your-period</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:33:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>&#8220;The lunar phases speak to more than where your power lies; they speak to the spiritual work that must be done to be aligned with the ability to receive the fruits of your magic.&#8221; - D. Monique Thomas</strong></em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg" width="667" height="1000" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1000,&quot;width&quot;:667,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:105247,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195463638?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvO3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa1801d68-4f75-4977-b5fd-a9aef937d907_667x1000.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;">I love reading about the Moon phases and a woman&#8217;s menstrual cycle. Truly, with the Moon as my chart ruler and my love for anything woo-woo, it is a real gift to combine the two for my desired outcomes. There is a lot of information out there about what it means for your cycle to sync with the Full and New Moon phases, but it is mostly centered on how powerful you are. As I appreciate the ego boost, what about those who don&#8217;t need it? <strong>What about those who want to know what work is required to feel powerful? Most articles I&#8217;ve read emphasize the Full and New Moons. I totally get it, but if our spiritual routine doesn&#8217;t have a solid framework, how do we expect to yield the results we are looking for?</strong> It&#8217;s like a relationship; if your partner only kissed or made time for you once a month, would you be in a relationship much longer? Maybe some of you, haha. However, what about your own personal relationship with the Moon? These articles get very cliche in the sense that they make it all about who you think you are instead of doing the work necessary to have a relationship with these beautiful lunar phases. <strong>The lunar phases speak to more than where your power lies; they speak to the spiritual work that must be done to be aligned with the ability to receive the fruits of your magic. </strong>Not to mention, what about the other phases, such as the Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent?</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Danaisha Monique is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-moon-phases-and-your-period?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/the-moon-phases-and-your-period?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>It is worth mentioning that even though your cycle is synced with the Full or New Moon, the most &#8220;powerful&#8221; time for your menstrual cycle may actually be the Moon phase under which you were born.</strong> I know this would be a hot take for some of you, but think about it for a second. If I want to do a powerful ritual, I would work with my own stars (natal or transit chart) and my own Moon phase. Keep in mind, I am a Black Indigenous American woman who has African and European ancestry, so my perspective will be a little different. And speaking of being a little different, let&#8217;s discuss the differences between the Moon phases, what they mean, and the work that should be done (if at all) while you are experiencing your menstrual cycle during any of these lunar phases.</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg" width="736" height="316" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:316,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:22022,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195463638?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NDcP!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5781feb2-7d0b-4d80-ac97-40b0ec63305f_736x316.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>New Moon = New Beginnings.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">The sky is dark, more in a woo-woo, mystical way, haha. A time for something young, fresh, and new. Reflection, planting seeds, putting ideas and thoughts in a journal, or on sticky notes. Outline of a plan, to-do list, petitions, and calendar scheduling. Resetting or refreshing your altar, Moon water, lighting incense, cleaning, and decluttering your space and home. This phase is more about clarity from reflection and less about outward action. However, cleanliness is not optional if you&#8217;re really trying to call in the new-new.</p><div><hr></div><p style="text-align: right;"><strong>Waxing Crescent Moon = Intentional Building.</strong></p><p style="text-align: right;">We see a sliver of light under this phase. Setting new intentions and magnifying your focus. Staying optimistic and building momentum behind the intentions you&#8217;ve set under the New Moon. Re-reading or re-writing petitions, reviewing transit charts to produce positive results, and performing affirmations to help manifest your dreams and desires. Spending time with God, your ancestors, spirit guides, plants, and crystals.</p><div><hr></div><p style="text-align: right;"><strong>First Quarter Moon = Taking Action!</strong></p><p style="text-align: right;">Half the Moon is illuminated, which means there&#8217;s a 50 percent chance of an opportunity, and the other 50 percent could be obstacles&#8212;staying focused and committed to your desired outcome while maintaining spiritual hygiene. Making sure altars are clean, spirits are satisfied, and messages are discerned, and that the spiritual routine of prayers, invocations, and offerings is done and taken care of.</p><div><hr></div><p style="text-align: right;"><strong>Waxing Gibbous Moon = Refined Alignment.</strong></p><p style="text-align: right;">Light continues to grow, and it appears our Moon is 75% illuminated. The key here is to trust the process and have patience. In the meantime, perform divination to see what prayers and offerings have been accepted. Notice and align with what is for you by paying attention to the results or lack thereof. Make sure what you are asking for matches the energy that is needed to receive it. Doing more of what works!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg" width="736" height="920" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:920,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:122199,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195463638?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XPDw!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff6db379b-394a-4c8e-bad8-5d25fa570210_736x920.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Full Moon = Harvesting.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">The Moon is fully lit, baby! We have reached our peak in clarity about what our emotions have been trying to communicate. Once you have acknowledged what can be left behind, release it. Harvest the intentions needed to stay aligned with what you have been cultivating. Charge crystals, journal, pull some cards for specific messages, pay attention to the themes of the house the Moon is transiting for you, and create moon water.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Waning Gibbous Moon = Performing Mindfulness.</strong></p><p>The light begins to decrease under this Moon phase. Introspection, self-analysis, and thinking of ways to cultivate self-mastery. Outlining your goals, practicing gratitude, and giving praise to the Most High. A great time to listen to podcasts or read books that involve wisdom and looking at things from a higher vantage point. Sharing what you&#8217;ve learned with others will also give you massive aura points!</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Third (Last) Quarter Moon = Cutting Cords &amp; Realigning Our Energy.</strong></p><p>The Moon&#8217;s illumination has decreased further, leaving it halfway lit. Release of habits that are not aligned with what you have prayed for, want to manifest, or that are blocking you from being the embodiment of what you&#8217;ve envisioned. Perform cord-cutting, bitter baths, and cleansing rituals to remove what is harmful&#8212;a great time to reassess your goals and clear clutter mentally, emotionally, and physically. With baths for calmness and coolness of the head.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Waning Crescent Moon = Submission.</strong></p><p>A little darkness returns. Rest. Bed rot or do nothing if you need to consider that you have done all the work necessary in these previous phases. Resting will be crucial as you prepare for the next cycle. Attract with your mindset, no literal action necessary. Surrender to what is happening around you and within you.</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg" width="736" height="920" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:920,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:63394,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195463638?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Pvwl!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F17f9af30-6899-47ed-a287-a4a056b7a0e6_736x920.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;">Now, I want to make a few things clear, since we have discussed the Moon&#8217;s different phases. <strong>Number one, as a Black-Indigenous woman, if you do not want to do sh*t while on your menstrual cycle, you don&#8217;t have to! Technically, this is a time when others should be taking care of you! </strong>However, we are in the modern world, and sometimes that is not always possible. There is work, there is laundry, and a lot of other things that need our attention. However, promise yourself that while you are committing to the ways and routines of the material world, you also honor your spiritual one and use it to perform these lunar rituals, since without a doubt, while you are on your period, your magic will be amplified, hot, but amplified! <strong>Yes, you will give the best readings if you are a diviner on your period, you will perform some of the most powerful candle magic (be careful and only perform if you are a skilled practitioner), depending on the day of your period, and your spiritual work under certain lunar cycles and transits will be the most powerful, of course, given your consistency and intention.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg" width="720" height="1280" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1280,&quot;width&quot;:720,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:64324,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195463638?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Hgb0!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F60f785ad-ab29-433e-8800-94bafc54c0d7_720x1280.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;">Nature and the Moon give us everything that we need to grow, release, and renew ourselves. When we think of &#8220;The Big Picture,&#8221; it is best to acknowledge the loop of <strong>Intention, Action, Peak, and Release.</strong> This is what I find so beautiful about the Moon: she is like a gas tank. She will get you to where you need to go, as long as you&#8217;re willing to fill up your tank! Again, think of the Moon phases as if you were starting a relationship. If your partner did things like saying &#8216;thank you,&#8217; taking you out, or paying you any attention only once a month, would that be enough? There is not just one phase that involves release, and planning with intention is not a one-time thing. <strong>This is the spiritual framework you should commit to if you want to feel and be your most powerful self.</strong> No archetypes are necessary when doing the work and knowing who you are and where you come from. And just as a phone needs a charge, little by little the Moon begins its illumination, becomes full, and then starts over again. <strong>This is how you should view your menstrual cycle phases by taking care of yourself and aligning with what each phase calls you to do. No need to rush, just be intentional.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>With love,</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>D. Monique Thomas</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Danaisha Monique is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taurus Season 2026: What's the 411?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What did Mary J. Blige mean when she said that she was searching for a real love?]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/taurus-season-2026-whats-the-411</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/taurus-season-2026-whats-the-411</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:16:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/680f0f2f-b6cd-44c9-b3af-65ad8f80bb58_500x593.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg" width="600" height="594" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:594,&quot;width&quot;:600,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:62752,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195405630?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Dzi3!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6265f87-fb23-4f87-9555-71806514e5f3_600x594.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>What did Mary J. Blige mean when she said that she was searching for a real love? <strong>Short answer: She was referring to an intimate partner who could set her heart free, someone who would know that she was the one, and could satisfy her every need.</strong> Mary was looking for someone inspirational, someone real! Now, if you've already listened to the Post New Moon in Aries podcast, you know that I read an excerpt from the preface of Bell Hooks' book, "All About Love." In the preface and introduction, Bell Hooks admits that we never really had a concrete definition of what love means. Is love a noun, verb, or interchangeable? Who determines what love is, and must we always do our due diligence to factor in the writer's sex when teaching about love?</p><div><hr></div><p>We learned from Bell Hooks that gender definitely does play a part in how writers and people in general view love. Perhaps love is a frequency, a vibe, or a feeling. This is why Mary&#8217;s track does something to us on a soul level, whether you identify as she, he, or they. Just like the Earth sign of Taurus, love is hard to ignore or not acknowledge, as love&#8217;s presence is solid, grounded from beyond, and generative. However, just as energy is neither lost nor destroyed, it is not always clear where this love comes from. In the second verse, Mary says, </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&#8220;Ooh, when I met you</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>I just knew that you would take my heart and run.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Until you told me how you loved for me, you said I&#8217;m not the one.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>So I slowly came to see all of the things that you were made of</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>And now I hope my dreams and inspiration lead me towards a real love.&#8221;</strong></p><p>Acknowledging that she had been bewitched and was only able to confirm the lack of authenticity of this person&#8217;s love for her once they declared she was not the one, where did the love go? Better yet, where did it come from? However, peep the intuition of her knowing that they would take her heart and run. I don&#8217;t know if I am allowed to dissect this beautifully crooned masterpiece by Mary J. Still, I have to ask, if his love was in fact not present, where did Mary conjure that energy of &#8220;love&#8221; from? It&#8217;s clear she gave her heart as an act of love, but how exactly? If love does not have to be reciprocal or always present from all people, places, and things involved, is it far-fetched to believe that every ounce of love she felt actually came from her, her own divine power?</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg" width="736" height="1006" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1006,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:46795,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195405630?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Y4Qy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa13129e-abd3-4309-9b6a-c85c4d82fc3a_736x1006.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Taurus Season 2026 wants you to be truthful about how you view love and what your actions, experiences, and honest feelings reveal to you about what you consider love to be. This is an incredible proposal from the stars that reminds you of where your values really lie, not where you thought they did. Why? When the Sun is in Taurus, we have no choice but to explore where our resources come from or could come from, and that includes love! This season is for those of us who have prayed to God for a love or partner of a lifetime. Maybe a career progression that aligns with our inner purpose and overall destiny, or simply with the peace of mind that comes from truly believing and knowing that the love you've always needed is right there within you. Taurus season offers you this proposal. <strong>Will you accept?</strong></p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/taurus-season-2026-whats-the-411?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/taurus-season-2026-whats-the-411?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><div><hr></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Taurus Season 2026's Divination.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg" width="695" height="1202" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1202,&quot;width&quot;:695,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:200521,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195405630?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-_-x!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffbfd9e31-1c0a-43e0-b3ee-2ff010c6ad73_695x1202.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Theme: Knight of Cups.     </strong></p><p>Taurus Season wants us to open our arms when it comes to love and not to be deceived by appearance. Some of us tend to believe that suitors or potential lovers are lying to us as they approach us, as my mother calls it, &#8220;The Representative.&#8221; You know the facade, the mask! However, we too are capable of having a preconceived idea of how love is supposed to be, how we are supposed to act with it, and even what t should look like! This could be for friends, jobs, and even our society. As long as you&#8217;re willing to see who you really are and what you are willing to believe about love, it is okay to be honest about what you need to give to make an unrestricted commitment and dedication.</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg" width="350" height="600" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:600,&quot;width&quot;:350,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:66339,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195405630?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OvWU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F05453ded-95b8-4e8c-a520-935667ac25fc_350x600.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Career: 2 of Swords.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">There may be some details about your job that you don&#8217;t know. The shoe could also be on the other foot, and there are some things your job doesn&#8217;t know about you, haha! You&#8217;ll need a plan or a backup plan in case things don&#8217;t go your way, especially if the job has been hot. For some of you, saying how you feel is now or never!</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg" width="695" height="1202" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1202,&quot;width&quot;:695,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:203384,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195405630?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fr1A!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa39087dc-00a6-4c45-8297-1d2abac3f79b_695x1202.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Love: King of Swords.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Some of you may meet a hottie online or at work! For those in a relationship, you may find that you are truly turned on by your partner when they exhibit a dry sense of humor or a powerful intellect, which is usually hard to miss! Either way, you are encouraged to go after what you desire, hint, hint. If this month brings a more testy energy, be mindful of your words and how you say them. It will determine just how lucky you get!</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg" width="350" height="574" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:574,&quot;width&quot;:350,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:49679,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195405630?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VkAy!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49e7f490-762c-4bcf-8fbb-5912f355293a_350x574.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong> Spiritual Development: The Tower.   </strong></p><p>I guess with Uranus leaving Taurus for Gemini, we are getting that final collapse when it comes to our spiritual discipline. For some of you, your spiritual routine needs a tune-up; for others, you go from devotee to initiate and then really see what you&#8217;ve signed up for! This change regarding your spiritual development can feel sudden, ego-shattering, and is a great reminder of why you must ask yourself from time to time, &#8220; Am I growing with my prayers or rituals, or have I convinced myself that stagnation is devotion? Your mind, body, and soul know what it needs. Listen!</p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg" width="736" height="1318" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1318,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:259679,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/195405630?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!fZlx!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fddef1665-fd4f-44e7-8192-5b532854873d_736x1318.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Last Words: Ace of Cups.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">We have some growing pains this season, but they come with the proposal of living authentically with who we are in the now! Yes, one day you will be your own boss, have the marriage of a lifetime, and the spiritual force field that will make any shaman bow. However, be okay with building towards it and release the shame of not having it the way you want it. Because the truth is, perhaps everything you are praying for, you do need to prepare for in order not to squander it. If you leave this season not knowing how many internal issues and stagnation come from your choices and your own ideas or limitations, you may have missed the lesson. Love, joy, kindness, and all the wonderful things that are real and inspirational are here to be found, explored, opened, and enjoyed. You need to discover the real you. <strong>Now, what&#8217;s your 411?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>With love,</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>D.</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aries Season 2026 Newsletter: Initiating Something That Lasts Through Something Young, Fresh, and New.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year, darlings!]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/aries-season-2026-newsletter-initiating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/aries-season-2026-newsletter-initiating</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:05:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Happy New Year, darlings! </strong>For those of you who don't know, this marks the beginning of the astrological New Year.<strong> Aries ushers in a new time like no other, resetting the clock while still maintaining the themes associated with the sign, so we can grow and evolve as intended. This energy is young, fresh, and new, and you can consider yourself a brand-new baby!</strong> You'll have a tad more understanding of how this new year works. <strong>Keep in mind that we have Saturn and Neptune in Aries as well, so this season requires focus, intention, and hard work when it comes to initiating new goals (look to the house that Aries rules in your natal chart). </strong>Now, this is not to say you will not revisit old ideas or projects, but your execution of them will be revamped and a tad different from what you originally had in mind. In other words, you're revisiting old ideas, but the planning and structuring will be different.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg" width="563" height="821" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:821,&quot;width&quot;:563,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:131196,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/191817312?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xkos!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc9b509d2-c767-4172-841f-936fd4bc735f_563x821.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>@Kelis</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Danaisha Monique is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>To kick off the 1st of April, we will have a Full Moon in Libra at 7:12 PT at 12 degrees. Libra is an energy that loves to keep the peace, but when it is a Full Moon in Libra, you may let go of the rigid rules and structure to enjoy your time with others.</strong> For example, you may be creating your best content at night, which could disrupt the strict sleep pattern you set for yourself, where you are in bed by 8 pm. Instead of forcing yourself to do what your body is literally against, switch it up in the evening hours with respect to any morning appointments you must keep, like heading to work! <strong>And since Libra traditionally rules over the 7th house of partnerships, contracts, open enemies, and charm, this may be the time to say how you really feel, whether it is good or bad. The trick is not to judge or treat yourself or others differently if the conversation isn&#8217;t as sweet as can be.</strong> Actually, you may be encouraged to end things or conversations on a sweet note, no matter what, because if there is one thing Aries Season may teach you, it&#8217;s really that serious.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/aries-season-2026-newsletter-initiating?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/aries-season-2026-newsletter-initiating?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p><strong>On April 17th, we will have a New Moon in Aries at 4:51 am PT at 27 degrees. The interesting thing about the New Moon in Aries is that it promises a new beginning, the also interesting thing is that you must not be impulsive about it!</strong> <strong>In other words, embrace the desire for something new, but trust the process if certain decisions don&#8217;t come naturally to you. </strong>There is no need to rush to make decisions if you need more time, and there is definitely no need to pressure others into doing something radical when there is a risk they will regret it later! Yes, Aries does what it wants, but for the best results, it must be comfortable doing so. <strong>One friendly reminder I will give you for this season is to listen to your gut, not your ego. Trust in the power of wisdom and not what makes no damn sense! And if you need to get away to clear your mind to make a clear decision, do just that!</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Let&#8217;s get into the tarotscopes for this season! Please read for your Sun, Moon, Rising, and Stellium signs:</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg" width="640" height="806" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:806,&quot;width&quot;:640,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:81279,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/191817312?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1KZ2!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb439921d-461c-4221-b775-ab64df5008e2_640x806.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Aries 2026 Overview: 10 of Pentacles.</strong></p><p><strong>This is the season where we understand that age does not always equal maturity. </strong>It will take a little more on our part to convey the maturity that often leads to respect. And with that understanding, we begin to appreciate the values of working hard, consistency, and completing the things we start. <strong>The Aries season is asking you to ignite a flame that gives you direct insight into the world you&#8217;ve often fantasized about. The thing is, you&#8217;re going to need to do more than set an intention; you will need to deliver by handling your business maturely and responsibly. </strong>For some, this is the season to evolve emotionally and embrace using your words; for others, financial obligations must be handled in the present moment with tact and structure. <strong>There is also an important message about family and why family values will always be the foundation of anything that lasts. To truly enjoy what life has to offer, sometimes one must remember that it is not all fun and games. </strong>If you are looking for a new home, the steps will be revealed to you. If you are looking for additional resources to expand the material world, opportunities will appear.<strong> Make sure you&#8217;re clear about what you want in your life, as the solutions to any problems you have may be in the work you&#8217;ve been avoiding.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Aries: The Lovers.</strong></p><p>It&#8217;s your birthday, and you can cry if you want to! Thankfully, it&#8217;ll only be happy tears as your season is making things pretty clear for you and what you need to do. Some of you may have experienced a moment of spiritual solitude when God, your ancestors, and spirit guides laid out the path you&#8217;re meant to take. The key, the whole time, was to keep your eyes and conversations on God. This is refreshing, as your soul has been speaking to you for a while, but it took this very moment for you to surrender to what you&#8217;ve been needing to do.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Libra: The Emperor.</strong></p><p>It makes so much sense that the energy of the Emperor would be available to you, as we are in the season of your opposite sign. This will require you to lean into the Aries energy and assert yourself. You&#8217;re being asked to be the leader amongst your family and community. This could mean taking the lead in being honest when people want to engage in authentic dialogue, offering spiritual advice if you&#8217;re meant to be the healer, or providing information that will be fruitful for their future. In other words, you have wisdom to share and great advice to offer, especially if you have embodied and modeled this behavior yourself. Please, share the wealth!</p><p></p><p><strong>Taurus: 4 of Swords.</strong></p><p>You may feel sleepier than usual this season, but it&#8217;s okay if the dream world has been giving you the downloads needed. Dreams about whom to stay away from, where you could be going next, or some unresolved issues that need to be addressed. Writing in a dream journal could be a great addition to your reflection work. Your recent journey or the last couple of months could have been draining due to your family or career, and the best thing for you is to get the rest you need. Why? Well, it&#8217;s in preparation for summer, as you may be seeing yourself outside! You did well, don&#8217;t forget to tell yourself that.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Gemini: Knight of Wands.</strong></p><p>If you&#8217;ve been dating, it is okay to say that something was fun for a while but may now need some healthy boundaries. Boundaries may be needed because our boo thing is distracting us from what we need to do, or because the flame has officially gone out, and space is needed. Either way, you&#8217;re meant to take action on what it is you would like to experience next. If career or how to make extra money is the only thing you are focused on, they say, &#8220;scared money don&#8217;t make no money,&#8221; so instead of waiting for the email regarding your application, maybe stopping by your prospective employer and introducing yourself will serve you better. This season is about honoring what you feel, and what you know, and moving accordingly.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Cancer: 7 of Swords.</strong></p><p>This Aries season, you may begin to realize that people are unconsciously trying to humble you because they are intellectually intimidated by you. If you don&#8217;t already sense it, it will become clear to you through people&#8217;s behavior. It could have been you discussing your plans for the future, you going back to school, or receiving an employment or financial opportunity that they are jealous of. Do not let any of this get to you, and make sure you do your part to protect whatever intellectual or creative property you have, just in case people like being a scammer, haha. You don&#8217;t need to retaliate; you need to know who to keep out of your circle. Keep your advancements and the valuable things you have to yourself.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg" width="735" height="584" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:584,&quot;width&quot;:735,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:50392,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/191817312?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cI-I!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1c8b3eb6-4733-438e-82a5-152b258bdb90_735x584.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Leo: Judgement.</strong></p><p>This moment is here to remind you that, to experience rejuvenation or renewal in our circumstances, you must be fully aware of the beautiful purification of the now. What does that mean? If the past is playing a bigger role in your current decisions, it could be hindering you; it&#8217;s time to let it go and look at what you&#8217;re experiencing with a fresh set of eyes. You already have the wisdom from the situation; there is no need to add fear or doubt. For some of you, this is because there is a new direction you&#8217;re meant to take, and old issues could keep you from experiencing the bliss of this amazing time. For others, a spiritual awakening is the internal compass you&#8217;ve been needing as you move forward in the right direction.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Virgo: 7 of Pentacles.</strong></p><p>Tending to your garden now will save you a lot of time doing so in the future. For some of you, you will need to roll up your sleeves to get organized around career and financial outcomes. For others, you know exactly what you need and want to do, and it&#8217;s simply a matter of a phone call to make it happen! This season is about putting off procrastination and doing what needs to be done or has been put off for far too long. There is a special urgency if the things you have to do involve estate planning, the arrangements around the love of a lost one, or money you know you are meant to receive. When it&#8217;s all set and done, you will thank yourself for taking action on what matters most.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Scorpio: 10 of Cups.</strong></p><p>The beauty of spiritual fulfillment is that it is nothing you find outside of you; it exists for free from within. This realization could be even more relevant to you if you&#8217;ve had a season or a few of extending yourself outward with less-than-likeable results. A mindful meditation, an elevating spiritual bath, and a blissful, healing prayer session could be just a few of the tools you&#8217;ve used to get back to center and feel whole. For some of you, a hiatus from social media has made you spend more time with family and your loved ones, which was low-key much needed! For others, connecting with people you consider your soul tribe has helped you feel heard and seen. Enjoy this peace and all the spiritual freedom it brings.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg" width="735" height="908" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:908,&quot;width&quot;:735,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:91421,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/191817312?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5Hml!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F02ec265c-27de-4325-95e6-42b299ca546a_735x908.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Sagittarius: The Sun.</strong></p><p>For the most part, no one can ever be truly mad about the Sun visiting our morning! This Aries season, illumination occurs in your home, career, and relationships. Consider it a lightbulb moment: you have now found the key to creating happiness for yourself at any time. No matter how chaotic or even sad things can be, you have found the very thing that will keep you going with a smile on your face! For some of you, your spiritual practice has been an incredible anchor and will continue to be as long as you attend to your routines, altars, or shrines. For others, a new hobby or activity, such as making art or going to the gym, is serving them well. This season is about doing the things and spending time with the people that light you up!</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Capricorn: 6 of Cups.</strong></p><p>This Aries season is bringing you a lot of soulmate energy! You will find yourself not only reminiscing about the joyful moments of the past, but also feeling as if everything you&#8217;re experiencing now is bringing you back to that beautiful, euphoric feeling that is hard to forget. It could be the weather getting warmer, haha. For some of you, falling in love again or hanging out with old friends has you feeling younger! For others, opening an old album or watching the movies from your childhood makes you remember the beauty of the unknown and wonder. Treat this moment of an active, healing heart center with the gratitude it deserves! It&#8217;s here to make you feel good!</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Aquarius: Queen of Pentacles.</strong></p><p>We only have a few months left till Summer, and it&#8217;s time to get busy! You&#8217;re getting your body in order, your trips in order, and most importantly, your money will be in order! This could be a season where you find your head in the books of the things you find most valuable at the moment. For some of you, a mentor or financial advisor shows you the ropes when it comes to putting money in your piggy bank for a rainy day. For others, planning trips with family and friends, or receiving an invitation to travel, makes you take your spending seriously. If you need a little speed with these plans, light a candle.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Pisces: 2 of Cups.</strong></p><p>Love and happiness equal harmony and bliss! The Aries season will inspire you to only think and fantasize about what matters, which essentially is whatever makes you feel good. Yes, you can expect a little pleasure during this season, haha. For some of you, you will find your sweet spot (pun intended) when it comes to sex and romance, enjoy it! For others, you will have more faith in what you&#8217;re being called to do with your life purpose. Yes, it is time to stop pretending and enjoy all the work and long hours you will need to commit to. This is the season to be jolly, but not in a Christmas sense, but in a sense of knowing that you are more than capable of living the life you want.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/aries-season-2026-newsletter-initiating?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/aries-season-2026-newsletter-initiating?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Enjoy your Aries season, darlings!</strong></p><p><strong>With love,</strong></p><p><strong>Danaisha</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Danaisha Monique is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pisces Season 2026 Newsletter: Ultralight Beam.]]></title><description><![CDATA[No devils in this house.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/pisces-season-2026-newsletter-ultralight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/pisces-season-2026-newsletter-ultralight</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:46:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0e3c58bc-4874-4e12-ae7a-307d019c00ce_736x683.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg" width="736" height="1308" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1308,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:116612,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/188453741?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ijaL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F41b97493-0beb-44aa-a1cd-1d812bbd3cbb_736x1308.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Welcome to Pisces Season 2026!</strong> We have found ourselves at the final season and month of the zodiac. Depending on who you ask, the Pisces season starts on February 18th, 19th, or 20th. I believe it begins on the 20th, but either way, you've made it! Now, you're probably thinking, what's next? <strong>This is actually a great question, as we had a Solar Eclipse in Aquarius near the North Node, the introduction of the Lunar New Year on February 17th, and Saturn and Neptune are both in Aries. Then there is the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, a.k.a. the Blood Moon near the South Node, taking place on March 3rd! </strong>Lastly, we will have a New Moon in Pisces to make sure you have definitely hit that reset button, just in case you missed it during the Solar and Lunar Eclipses!</p><div><hr></div><p>The Stars for sure had some big plans for us to start Pisces Season off right! <strong>The Solar Eclipse in Aquarius wanted us to get our Marvin Gaye on and really think about what&#8217;s going on, especially when it comes to the collective and our humanity in general. </strong>This energy could have made you feel drained and sleepy, and you have accepted that you have grown tired of the same old crap. <strong>There is a message of needing to start over, and for the first time in a long time, we know for a fact that perhaps our worst enemy has always been the limitations we put on ourselves! As we head towards the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, we release these ideas about perfectionism and holding off on the life we want. We&#8217;re &#8220;realistic&#8221; or, more often, because we&#8217;re downright scared of who we may need to become to get everything we have ever wanted.</strong> These astrological energies, including where the planets are located, are prepping us for the unveiling of what we always knew we were capable of, but consciously walked away due to our unstable dynamics with lack and the need to appear a certain way to be accepted, or dare I say, loved. <strong>Now that we know that&#8217;s a crock full of you know what, what&#8217;s next?</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>The tarot card we have for Pisces Season 2026 is the Ace of Swords.</strong> <strong>The Ace of Swords is connected to Kether, the sphere of divine light on the Tree of Life, and is associated with the air element.</strong> Yes, there may be a reason as to why the Heavens are located beyond the sky, up, up, and above. <strong>The sphere of Kether is divine, holy, and other words synonymous with purity, richness in light, and love. This is where we expand our awareness and exist in the most ideal ways, as this is where the angels are and where our simple human spirits are stretched onward and upward into a bliss of pure potential. Fear, pain, and loneliness cannot live here. You know, lower human vibrations and all, haha.</strong> Now, what does the Ace of Swords have to tell us? There is a new direction by clear thinking, but it may involve just a little drama with those who are not interested in visiting or are afraid of this sphere! <strong>In other words, your evolution or change may not be fully understood by those who are stuck or only comfortable with how they knew you in the past.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>The Ace of Swords for Pisces Season is all about using the power of your mind to elevate yourself and your circumstances. Or, in the words of my father, &#8220;get your mind right&#8221; to positively assert yourself in a way where there is no question that you are the leader, the driver, or the head of your own life!</strong> Now, when it comes to the misery who would prefer your company, I&#8217;m not saying you need to curse them out if they get too chatty and offer a few words you&#8217;d rather not hear. <strong>Remember, this is Kether, stay classy, haha. </strong>You are being encouraged to use your discernment and handle things as need be! Obstacles in work and relationships will be overcome, met with peace, and perhaps even lead to enlightenment. This season is ensuring us that the right decisions, clarity, and proper action will lead to successful new beginnings. <strong>This is an excellent time to work with your crown chakra and feed your ori as needed.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:76873,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/188453741?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!RCnL!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa655f1c9-ec90-4fcb-b59c-bb327e2707b4_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Here are your cards for each element. Please read for your Sun, Moon, Rising, or Stellium Signs:</strong></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/pisces-season-2026-newsletter-ultralight?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="/__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/p/pisces-season-2026-newsletter-ultralight?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=share&amp;action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn): Page of Swords.</strong></p><p>They say the truth hurts, but it also provides the clearest picture of our lives. Enjoy and accept the conversations that take place for you this season, no matter how uncomfortable or potentially spicy they may be. Even if it feels borderline offensive, with the truth on your side, there is no way you should feel guilty, ashamed, or afraid. Say what you need to say, ask for what you want, and trust the actions you must take to work it! In other words, negotiate when needed, turn down offers that don&#8217;t work, and ask for second chances if you have to.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius): Ace of Cups.</strong></p><p>This season, your cup overflows with new ideas and sparks of creativity, leaving your soul feeling fulfilled. If you&#8217;re an artist or going through a spiritual detox, you may find that you are pouring your soul into whatever makes you feel most at peace, loved, or a student of wisdom. If life has been complicated, it is best to seek this energy through gratitude, healthy boundaries, and positive inspiration. Listen to your favorite musician, watch a documentary that centers on a community hero, or let go of any attachments to negative or disruptive outcomes. This Pisces Season, not only do you know that life is good, you&#8217;ll believe it!</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Wheel of Fortune.</strong></p><p>There is an unexpected opportunity that will come your way, and as long as you know how to talk that talk and walk that walk, you&#8217;ll be delighted just how fast your circumstances can change for the better! Your intuition may have been telling you that something good is on the way, and this may come from conversations with God, your spirit guides, or even your family. The only warning you have is not to doubt what you&#8217;re capable of. Even if the workload sounds overwhelming, you can do it! This Pisces Season is ushering in a moment where you can experience all of who you are and turn your insecurities and shadow aspects into a solid gold nugget! Trust God and adapt.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius): The Fool.</strong></p><p>You&#8217;ve been praying for a new beginning, and it is here. You may not know everything that comes with it, which is why communication is not only key, but also how you communicate your needs and expectations can make or break your experience on this new journey. It&#8217;s important for you to know what you&#8217;re getting into, and to inform others what they will need to get into to work with you! This transparency will allow you to be more receptive to the much-needed advice to navigate these waters, because just like any body of water, they can be still and also choppy! This season is about finding the wave and managing it to ensure you reach your destination safely. No matter what twists and turns occur, stay grounded.</p><div><hr></div><p></p><p><strong>Happy Pisces Season, darling!</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Connect soon,</strong></p><p><strong>Danaisha</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Tarot Reader is Not Your Therapist: Healthy Boundaries in Divination.]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 tips for proper etiquette during a spiritual consultation to get the most out of the experience.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/your-diviner-is-not-your-therapist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/your-diviner-is-not-your-therapist</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:48:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2c40a6e3-a94f-4aff-9ec5-c080b9e402ef_736x1051.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg" width="600" height="900" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/de85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:900,&quot;width&quot;:600,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:37811,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/185328436?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yz7_!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fde85ec0e-8f4f-4aa2-85c3-dbf9610e52c6_600x900.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Reading A:</strong></p><p><strong>Client:</strong> &#8220;I know the relationship was extremely toxic and not the best for my health, but is he coming back?&#8221;</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Diviner:</strong> &#8220;No, he is not. Also, your ancestors don&#8217;t think he was a good fit for you.&#8221;</p><p><strong>Client:</strong> &#8220;Well, I&#8217;m a bit confused. Can we unpack that?&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Reading B:</strong></p><p><strong>Client:</strong> &#8220;What is my purpose?&#8221;</p><p><strong>Diviner:</strong> &#8220;Spirit says you&#8217;re meant to be a teacher.&#8221;</p><p><strong>Client: </strong>&#8220;What kind of teacher?&#8221;</p><p><strong>Diviner:</strong> &#8220;A spiritual one. Your practice will give you the tools, and once you&#8217;ve mastered them, you will need to share them.&#8221;</p><p><strong>Client:</strong> &#8220;I&#8217;ve been told that before, but I don&#8217;t like to teach. And honestly, I don&#8217;t think that&#8217;s what I am supposed to be doing.&#8221;</p><p><strong>Diviner:</strong> &#8220;What do you think you should be doing?&#8221;</p><p><strong>Client:</strong> &#8220;Something else, but I don&#8217;t know what.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Someone is laughing or kicking the air at the examples I just shared, but the truth is, we have all been there when it comes to spiritual readings. In short, we ask questions about things we already know the answer to. The reality is, our Spirit doesn&#8217;t lie to us, but sometimes we need a little grounding to believe it. Or, in many cases, you may book a reading to get the answer. However, you must understand that your Diviner, spiritual advisor, Babalawo, Iyanifa, or Woo-woo lady is not obligated to tell you what you want to hear! If you prefer to book with a charlatan, trust, you have many options, haha. If you are seeking &#8220;the real deal,&#8221; it is imperative to exercise proper etiquette during a spiritual consultation so you can get the answers you need to move through life in a way that is healthy, progressive, and, overall, aligned with your true path!</p><p>Spiritual readings are all the rage, and honestly, it&#8217;s been that way since the beginning of time. I know people try to act like they are afraid of it, but depending on where they&#8217;re at in life, everyone has interacted with or been curious about the woo! With that said, there are some things we must discuss regarding how to conduct yourself during a consultation, especially if you would like to maintain a relationship with your Diviner. Be mindful of the blatant fact that your Diviner is not a therapist, now, can they be a licensed therapist in addition to a diviner, absolutely! However, you can bet your monthly rent that there will always be a time and place during your consultation where those hats will have their turn to be worn. Meaning, when the divination is performed, if God/Spirit/Deity speaks, your Diviner is responsible for those messages they receive from above. Even if they are using their gift of tarot divination or mediumship, they must be present and focused on the agenda at hand. This part does not require personal reflections from you or your Diviner. Stay with me, haha. Then, when it comes to a conversation that you two may have regarding what has been revealed, psychology, or at least coming to a better understanding of what is at hand, can come into play. Again, there is a time and place. Which brings me to the first tip:</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Tip #1: Listen without interruption.</strong> <strong>When you listen, you can hear more.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg" width="717" height="1275" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1275,&quot;width&quot;:717,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:138467,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/185328436?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gFeC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3c40b95d-0491-4010-b123-2cd382f0f4a9_717x1275.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Yes, the reading is about you or is yours, but your Diviner does not work for you. They are providing a service to you, which means this is Spirit&#8217;s playground, and we are here to visit. There is a time when the park closes, haha. Sometimes a client can have so many thoughts racing through their mind, or what we call &#8220;overthinking,&#8221; that they miss the opportunity to grasp what Spirit is trying to tell them, which is usually the solution to a problem or the insight they claim to have been desperately seeking. To listen more, not only should you meditate and focus on being present before your consultation, but you should also be specific about what you are inquiring about. Now, if you&#8217;re working with a Diviner who doesn&#8217;t require you to state your problem or question to begin the reading, mentally hold on to your inquiry. At the same time, think about what you need answered or the insight you need to achieve your higher purpose. Again, you should pray or meditate on what you need from this reading before it takes place, as well as the protection you need as you agree and participate in this energy exchange. Now, if it truly doesn&#8217;t apply, let it fly, but you will never know if you&#8217;ve already made up your mind on what you want to hear. Which leads to number two:</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Tip #2 Have an open mind and an open heart. Allow God to provide.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:148661,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/185328436?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4Ud-!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbb611bc1-be5a-471e-8b1f-86bb5717d21f_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>If you have all the answers and are sure about them, there wouldn&#8217;t be a need for a spiritual service. Participating in a spiritual reading, especially when you are seeking, is like agreeing with the fact that you are looking for higher guidance, so why not remain open when it comes to what you hear? I know firsthand how clients ruin their ability to elevate because they are not genuinely open to what is being said, and sometimes this is because they do not know how to interpret it. This comes from seeking Spirit&#8217;s message without knowing how to talk to Spirit! These answers are within us, and when we have trouble reaching or hearing them, or believing them, we must rely on an elder or an expert in the divination arts to help paint the picture we need to see. </p><p>They say God&#8217;s wisdom is hidden, sounds like a whisper, and is revealed only to those who are genuinely ready to receive. Cutting off your Diviner unnecessarily, talking longer than your Diviner in their one-hour service, and the constant need to &#8220;unpack&#8221; illustrate that you&#8217;re not interested in hearing God&#8217;s wisdom as much as you are interested in hearing your own voice. Which means? Your mind, your heart, and definitely your ears are not ready to receive what needs to be received. And truth be told, sometimes Spirit makes your Diviner fully aware of this, haha. This is important to consider when you think a reading is underwhelming or didn&#8217;t really tackle what you wanted. People have come to me for insight about an ex, and Spirit has instructed me not to divulge any information, even saying, &#8220;they need to be focused on other things!&#8221; And even when I&#8217;ve tried to ask for a little something to satisfy the client, the messages were never clear or consistent. Hey, I&#8217;m just the messenger! Whatever does come, understand that it may be what you need to focus on instead of feeding your ego. In other words, embrace the openness, understanding that neither YOU nor I gets to decide what God wants to talk about or what God thinks we need to hear. Your ancestors who are rooting for you damn sure care about what you want to hear, haha. Take a chill pill, haha. And above all, remember this final tip:</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Tip #3: Embrace the journey. Change is a beautiful constant.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:182607,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/185328436?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3Fje!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F34b48612-9f6f-4787-8ee3-b6c8577859a5_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Did you know that &#8220;all the rules can change based on divination&#8221; and that even your own actions can switch the outcome of your reading? If a diviner told you that you&#8217;re being advised to leave a job or a relationship, and you continue to move forward with it, you can kiss some of the sweet blessings mentioned in the reading, bye-bye! You have changed the format or &#8220;broken the rules,&#8221; and based on that divination, the rules can become null and void. There&#8217;s a reason why IFA practitioners must do divination again if they take more than 9 days to pay for ebo from a recent reading. Things change all the time, and yesterday&#8217;s price isn&#8217;t today&#8217;s price unless explicitly confirmed, haha. When you are truly embracing the journey, that means walking with faith and releasing your attachments. A lot of people ask about people they won&#8217;t be with in 3 months; they ask for a ritual for a situation that won&#8217;t matter in a year, or worse, someone they eventually want to go back to.</p><p>Imagine trying to continue dating someone you were trying to &#8220;work&#8221; and this is not your spouse or the parent of your children. Would you tell them? Probably not, haha. Also, if you&#8217;re one of those who like to &#8220;quiz&#8221; your Diviner by not sharing any helpful information and crossing your legs (if you know, you know), do you want help or to be &#8220;wowed&#8221;? Embracing the journey means you&#8217;re not trying to control anything, because you know that, to be aligned with your purpose, you must be free. There is no need to get multiple consultations a month, consult the cards for every little thing, or think a challenge or obstacle is automatically the result of a spiritual attack from an enemy. As always, everything is everything. And what is taking place in your life is meant to be viewed as an assignment. An assignment, if done with the intention of doing your very best, your esteem, your vision, and your chances will all be up. Stay the course.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:89679,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/185328436?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWOd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd126a827-4dd0-4fbc-8232-7a5e93efcb13_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>Lastly, record your readings, whether through a voice recorder or note-taking. Take a spiritual bath after every spiritual reading to prevent energy leaks and to keep necessary spiritual doors closed. Reread or relisten to your divinations as many times as you need to crack any codes, haha. Keep in mind that your Diviner is magical but also very much human. They have feelings and essential things to do, like you. Make sure to pick a reader who is professional, authentic, and above all, honest. If your intuition tells you to find a new one, do it! Be conscious of personal bias and customs, especially if you&#8217;re receiving a reading from a practitioner of an ancient tradition. Bring some rum, gin, flowers, cigars, coffee, or tea to offer to their ancestors or Spirits, in addition to your payment, if having the reading in person. If it is done virtually, don&#8217;t be afraid to extend a compliment via a written review or a tip! Make sure to give the female priestesses the same respect you would give the male ones. Get out of your head that just because they are your same gender or are known for being nurturers, that you can become overly comfortable. Again, let them do their thing and ask for their permission to unpack, go deeper, or dump before taking the initiative. Especially if you do have a therapist you can do these things with, if not, consider getting one so you can utilize all the right tools!</p><p></p><p>Now, I have given you the fundamentals in how to conduct yourself for the best interest of yourself and Diviner. Stay classy, and remember, no matter what you hear or don&#8217;t hear, the answers are within. Don&#8217;t freak, haha.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Connect soon,</strong></p><p><strong>D. Monique Thomas</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 2026 Newsletter: The Crown of Capricorn.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whatever you didn't like in 2025, the stars are encouraging you to get down to business when it comes to changing that in 2026.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/january-2026-newsletter-the-crown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/january-2026-newsletter-the-crown</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:58:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/03f6c7d8-1b78-4bc1-80ed-b70d4359cca7_560x447.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg" width="675" height="1200" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1200,&quot;width&quot;:675,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:43634,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/183375534?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!N9vU!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8e84ae2e-90ff-432d-8367-5640fd0a7436_675x1200.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>Happy New Year, darlings! 2026 is here and starting strong because we have a Capricorn stellium (three or more planets in Capricorn) dominating our astro scene at the moment. <strong>Whatever you didn&#8217;t like in 2025, the stars are encouraging you to get down to business when it comes to changing that in 2026. The Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars are all currently in the sign of Capricorn. Yes, the Queen in us has arrived (Capricorn is a feminine sign, just in case you didn&#8217;t know), and she is ready to take over; in other words, playtime is over! </strong>This is very fitting, as over the years, I have seen tons of social media posts from people who are frustrated, hurt, and numb because they feel people are playing them for fools. Multiple posts every day about how people across the country felt like they were being played by their loved ones, friends, in relationships, their employers, hell, even their neighbors, haha, and how they were so sick of experiencing this time and time again. <strong>Well, if this Capricorn-dominant energy teaches you anything, it&#8217;s that, for no one not to play in your face, you must establish boundaries around your energy! How? By establishing yourself and what it costs to have access to you. </strong>To establish yourself, you must build credibility. This can be done by showing reliability and even progressive leadership in your life and in what you want to do. This can only be done by taking initiative and making things happen for yourself. Yes, the man you&#8217;re dating will not take you seriously if you feel that self-sacrifice is a love language, especially early on in the courtship. Yes, your job will take advantage of you if you&#8217;re easily swayed into accepting a role that is essentially a demotion in position or salary from what you originally wanted. If they could get you to say yes to that, they would continue to see what you would say yes to. Is it fair? No, but when has life played fair?<strong> Wipe your tears, honey! It is time to earn it!</strong></p><p>***</p><p><strong>January 2026 Tarotscope: The Hermit &amp; Judgement.</strong></p><p><strong>Meaning: </strong>When it comes to the royals, the commoners may know what to expect of your highness; however, only the Queen knows her plans! <strong>As a matter of fact, the Queen only consults whom she needs to before she lets anyone know how things will go, but in this case, the only counsel you need is the man above! </strong>It is believed that people know exactly what it is that they want to do, but need reassurance or sometimes even permission to do it. In this case, trusting in divine timing is all you need. The fact is, to make the best decisions, we need to incorporate wisdom, caution, and practicality. <strong>This may involve being alone, focusing, carefully considering all our options, and trying different approaches or strategies to achieve what we want. To do this, we must let go of the past, or more specifically, stop performing in a way that &#8220;the people&#8221; expect.</strong> Our ability to transform into who and what we know we are meant to be will bring in new opportunities and blessings! You know, to receive something different, you must be willing to do something you&#8217;ve never done before! This also comes with the reminder to embrace all of who you are and pat yourself on the back regarding how far you have come. <strong>Yes, there will be new devils at these new levels, but as previous moments have already demonstrated, you will always figure it out.</strong> Be mindful of the decisions you make regarding property, intimate relationships with lovers and friends, and how you would like your finances to improve or be maintained through these new efforts. <strong>Trust that you have earned your seat on the throne, and if the past or doubt begins to creep in, gratitude for the ability to move on, just like time, will be your grace when you least expect it.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Elders say the GOAT always reaches the top of the mountain, no matter how slow the walk or how long it takes, but one thing is for sure, two things are for certain: the top ultimately has only one address.</strong> Detours, U-turns, and the need for extra gas will happen on any journey, but when you know the address, there is only one destination you need to focus on!</p><div class="paywall-jump" data-component-name="PaywallToDOM"></div><p><strong>2026 is jam-packed with new transits meant to bring significant realizations and change, and it starts with the Full Moon in Cancer taking place on January 3rd at 5:03 am EST, just days after the New Year in the Gregorian calendar. The Full Moon in Cancer is helping us connect deeply to what we ultimately desire. There are too many moments in life when we are used to forgetting or becoming distracted by, sometimes, foolishness or even by priorities, to remember what or why we are truly committing ourselves in this way, or if we even need to!</strong> When it comes to Cancer, yes, there are moments where we can be moody, but checking in with how we feel is essential to our overall performance in life! There are a lot of us who are still fighting to be in places, to perform the same roles, and to &#8220;get money&#8221; in ways we have outgrown. <strong>Don&#8217;t even get me started on how we end up in places of prestige or stability, and how we fight to maintain it despite our bodies, our feelings, and even our ancestors trying to communicate to us that time is up when it comes to this! </strong>Remember, just because you were put in this position, role, or place doesn&#8217;t mean there won&#8217;t come a time when you are no longer expected to be there. Again, there is only one address at the top of the mountain. <strong>Can you stay at point E and end up at Z if you only think logically, without incorporating how you feel?</strong> Cancer and Capricorn share an axis for a reason! The Full Moon in Cancer needs you to make the best decisions about your life by acknowledging where you come from and your needs, identifying ways to heal your insecurities through evolution, and nurturing what you consider home and your life purpose so you can step out onto the road to progress!</p><p><strong>***</strong></p><p><strong>Full Moon in Cancer 2026: Ace of Pentacles &amp; 8 of Wands.</strong></p><p><strong>Meaning: </strong>When spirit sees that you&#8217;re in alignment with what is in store for you, that&#8217;s when the money comes out of nowhere! <strong>Oh yes, being in alignment with God&#8217;s expectations of us is a lottery jackpot most people sleep on. However, this Full Moon in Cancer can make it very clear, after tapping into your feelings, exactly where your efforts should be. </strong>For some of you, this could involve property matters, as you may be making adjustments on the home front, whether it&#8217;s moving, buying your first home, or exploring new ways to invest in property. For others, you could have found the way to make more money while you sleep!<strong> However, this potential manifests in your life, continue to be grateful, but more importantly, embrace it. Not just solely because you deserve it, but because if it&#8217;s coming your way, you have or will earn it! </strong>Your effort and courage are being rewarded, and that may look like opportunities from family or colleagues, mentors who think &#8220;this is the right fit for you,&#8221; or institutions with the money to make your dreams a reality. If you feel prompted to take a trip somewhere to do some master brainstorming, go for it! Or you may find that the opportunities you are being presented with do not reside in your current area.<strong> If there is more than one opportunity that graces your feet, only say yes to the things that feel 100% right, not the ones you doubt. </strong>This is also a key time for relationships, as the right ones will be supportive, celebrate your victories, and make you feel seen and loved. Get &#8216;em tiger!</p><div><hr></div><p>Later this month, we will have more structure for meeting our needs and completing our tasks! <strong>We have a New Moon in Capricorn on January 18th at 2:52 pm EST that will help us bring in all the moving parts with the razzle-dazzle. </strong>We know how we want to feel, we know what our emotions have been guiding us toward, and now we need the action plan or to-do list to make it happen. <strong>This New Moon is about curating a strategy for our short and long-term goals with structure and discipline. What does it look like when you say you will show up daily for this thing that you claim is everything you ever wanted? How many nights will you dedicate yourself to it? How ready are you to let go of what you no longer wish to do? These are great questions to give yourself a pep talk, but, just like Nike, you&#8217;ll find it better just to do it! </strong>Now, the magic sauce to this is your extremely authentic and practical approach. For example, if you do your best work at night but you know deadlines are usually set for the morning, you have one of two options. You can adjust your sleep pattern or do your work ahead of time so that you can do your best work without being late! <strong>Remember, this is Capricorn: the answers and solutions are simple; the hard part is to do it! </strong>This could be a tricky thing for those of you who have convinced yourself that putting tons of pressure on your mind to bust out a term paper within the last 6 hours before the 9 am deadline is how you work best, grow up! Why hold off work that can be done sooner rather than later, which would allow you to be more productive in both the short and long term? <strong>The energy here wants us to be mature and act responsibly; that is the only way. Lock in!</strong></p><p><strong>***</strong></p><p><strong>New Moon in Capricorn 2026: The High Priestess, The Wheel of Fortune, &amp; the 2 of Cups.</strong></p><p><strong>Meaning: </strong>The New Moon energy wants us to embrace our deep reflections and the processing of our emotions to stay ready for what is about to come that could change our lives for the better! Yes, if you stay ready, you won&#8217;t have to get prepared; however, that doesn&#8217;t mean you need to be on high alert. You need to be ready for what comes knocking at your door. <strong>Now, you do have a word of caution with these cards, and that is to learn or know what not to keep secrets. Not everyone needs to know your plans. However, this could also be a reminder to pay attention to your dreams and what your ancestors may be trying to tell you regarding your next moves! </strong>For some of you, this is not the time to think that while you&#8217;re in your bag, you&#8217;re missing out on anything happening amongst family and friends. They may not know the details, but they do know you&#8217;ll be back when the time is right. If this time is bringing up anxiety for you, doing some altar work or simply praying throughout the day will give you the clarity you need regarding your next steps. <strong>It can also help you develop your intuition and discover parts of yourself you forgot were there or that you hadn&#8217;t explored.</strong> This is like when a person fails, they were naturally gifted in an area but haven&#8217;t used that talent in a while, only to be reminded of it in the moment of a golden opportunity. This is the time to do consistent work, but do not overdo it. <strong>Again, if God wants this for you, it will go smoothly. Surrender to what is already in the works. How do you know if it is working? Harmony! </strong>There&#8217;s a flow to this abundance. You can wake up early now with no problems because your dream is keeping you up and ready. You can let go of what you&#8217;ve been dependent on because everything else has been working out for you better. <strong>In other words, if the nervous system is regulated and at ease, you are exactly where you ought to be!</strong></p><div><hr></div><p></p><p>I hope this lengthy newsletter finds you well, haha. If you&#8217;re interested in knowing your personal tarotscopes for your Sun, Moon, and Rising for the Full and New Moon, follow me on Threads.</p><p><strong>Until next time,</strong></p><p><strong>Danaisha</strong></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 2025: Sweet Home Alabama.]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8220;Home&#8221; is not only where the heart is, but where the roots are. Your roots are your place of origin, culture, ancestry, and sense of belonging that shape your existence and identity.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/december-2025-sweet-home-alabama</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/december-2025-sweet-home-alabama</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:42:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg" width="736" height="981" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:981,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:247846,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/181195298?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!a-fG!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcd2a6cf5-00dc-4fae-8395-78e78b149eaf_736x981.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>It is the last month of the year, and December is helping us to refine our purpose, more specifically, a much-needed, incredibly refined shift in purpose. That&#8217;s right, darlings, the new life we are meant to embrace that was always the right road is here, and even if you procrastinate to &#8220;begin,&#8221; the timer has already started rolling! I&#8217;ve decided to title this month&#8217;s divinationscopes, &#8220;Sweet Home Alabama.&#8221; The film Sweet Home Alabama stars Resse Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey, and Josh Lucas and it is about a young woman from rural Alabama who makes it in the big city of New York and completely reinvents herself, her image, and her values, but must return back home after receiving a proposal from her &#8220;dream man&#8221; because she is not leagally divorced from her first husband. Yes, the tea is hot, honey! Now, whether you agree that our much desired socialite should have married her dream man and leave her past in the dust for good, there is a very important message of not only can you not run from your past, but that the roots that we all have never go anywhere and more importantly, are a road map of finding and connecting our way back home.<strong> &#8220;Home&#8221; is not only where the heart is, but where the roots are. Your roots are your place of origin, culture, ancestry, and sense of belonging that shape your existence and identity.</strong> For those who are still trying to figure out where their roots are, think about all the things that make you, you. For example, I am a native New Yorker; however, my family and how I identify are very southern. Meaning, my southern matriarchs moved up north for &#8220;more opportunities,&#8221; but the way they did things, like Sunday dinner, cooking black eyed peas for the New Year, and making sure the house was clean to avoid unwelcome spirits and situations, would be considered in contrast to the sometimes grimy, trash-filled, and Ratatouille streets of New York City. I love to host dinner and tea parties, make traditional dishes from scratch, leave new containers of salt in the back of my kitchen cabinets to bring in the New Year, I honor having polite manners, an undeniable sense of humor, and laughter to fill my home, a jazzy fashion sense, and I enjoy taking care of others and children even if they aren&#8217;t my own. This is the core, and these are the roots of who I am, so it would make sense that as much as I loved my upbringing in one of the most amazing cities on Earth, I had a lot of adult challenges in NYC, only guiding me to the point of understanding that returning south of the Mason-Dixon is where I belong. I hope this sheds some light for those of you who are still learning about yourself and who you are.</p><p>***</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Now, let&#8217;s get into your tarot divination. We will be using the New Orleans Voodoo Tarot by Louis Martinie and Sallie Ann Glassman. Please read for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs:</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg" width="736" height="736" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:736,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:59743,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/181195298?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BPmd!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe1b22ea3-8a79-4940-96d7-cdb44cd768db_736x736.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Aries: Air~Guedeh.</strong></p><p>My little firecracker is about to become a big one! 2025 could have been a time of deep realization that maybe the people, places, and things we wanted no longer aligned with who and what we are meant to be. It is the job holding you back from your greatest potential, the relationship that has no more wisdom to share or anything else to learn, or the self-actualization that has us going cold turkey because we cannot stand another minute of whatever we once thought was our forever. It may even require changing our diet or lifestyle to improve our mental and physical well-being, and this cannot be put off any longer. For some of you, the passing of a loved one this year could have changed a lot of things for you, as you may be finding it difficult to move on from that paradigm that once consisted of their existence. Now, this does not mean these changes come easily; in fact, this change could be rather difficult, as we need to learn new priorities, adopt new routines, and surround ourselves with a new circle of people to be properly supported. These are growing pains, my dear. In time, you&#8217;ll see just how beautiful a butterfly you truly are.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Taurus: Les Morts.</strong></p><p>Well, the old ship has finally sailed, my beautiful, ambitious bull. This has been a long time coming, as you&#8217;ve actually been anticipating the day of this reckoning. For some of you, you have been waiting for the day when you no longer care what someone means to you, so you can move on in bliss, haha. Now, don&#8217;t feel bad about that, as who knows better than you that feelings take time to process. For others, a city or a place of residence no longer resonates with you and the ideas you have about your life and how you want to live. This could mean giving up city living for a little more space, or moving to a fashion-forward place to show more of your authenticity! The greatest gem 2025 has taught you is that this life is not perfect, but it is yours, and you do not need permission to live it on your terms. You can change your mind, you can have new desires, or simply understand that the precious time we have comes with a limit we usually don&#8217;t get to decide on. This is a great time to make offerings to your ancestors to ensure a peaceful, guidance-filled journey. May all your blessings take proper sail.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Gemini: Fire~Masa La Flambeau.</strong></p><p>Things are switching up my little gemstone, or perhaps, you are the one switching up! 2025 played a huge role in how you showed up in the world, as you may have done things this year that involved facing your fears, expressing love, walking away from what wasn&#8217;t working, and honoring the chaos that usually comes with following your destined path. No matter how much traveling you have done, the trip that was worth taking was the one inside yourself. You have such a depth to you that tends to be overshadowed by the love and care you give to others, and if you have found that sometimes it is not often rewarded, this December is saying it is never too late to embrace that within yourself in order to attract those who will! Before the New Year, do a nice smudging or walking over fire to burn away the dead weight and purify yourself. For some of you, you may find that you&#8217;re saying your final goodbyes to habits, mindsets, that keep you committed to the same old roles, or you may find something takes place where it finally clicks that your presence is no longer needed in this terrain. Get ready to be rediscovered and shoveled out of your old life.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Cancer: Water~Ayida Wedo &amp; Water~Madame La Lune.</strong></p><p>My little crabby patty is finally realizing that not only do their feelings matter, but they are a source of understanding that can help navigate their next steps positively. Our society tries to convince us that rolling with the punches is the way to be, but in reality, that has never quite sat with you because why have a punch when you can have an enjoyable cocktail with a nice view, haha. December wants you to look at 2025, identify the source of the pain and pressure, and honor what you need to do to cut ties with it. Thankfully, you have been thinking of your exit strategy, so it was only a matter of time before the path became clear. For some of you, the path may have only revealed itself once you let go of your desire to play the game on the hamster wheel. The cycle is complete, and you will soon discover that a new cycle with a new look and a new lifestyle will bring you far more stability, happiness, and positive change, the very things you were praying for while still holding on to the familiar. Now, you&#8217;ll enjoy the wisdom of what it means to let go in order to embrace your heart&#8217;s desires. Get ready to enjoy this beautifully enchanted time.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Leo: Madame La Lune.</strong></p><p>Well, well, looks like we have finally made it back to Pride Rock! December welcomes you with open arms, and you get back into the things you had to temporarily leave behind in order to survive. Old dreams, and maybe even old divinations, seem to be playing out in ways that you may have once doubted, but now have a better understanding of how to navigate to make your inner world your outer one! For some of you, you have some plans that you&#8217;re keeping on the low as you are creating a new foundation for yourself, potentially with a new project, enterprise, or new city that will be a huge contributing factor in carving out this new lane for yourself. For others, you may find that there are indeed many people, or as many people as you need, who are willing and honored to help you, as the Spirit of expansion that has visited you is also rubbing off on them! There is new territory for you to roam and explore within the places you have moved away from, creations you have forgotten, or for families and social groups that need a new matriarchal figure. Before the year is over, make sure to show up and nurture all the parts of you that matter the most.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Virgo: Madame La Lune.</strong></p><p>I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if you have found yourself working alongside, or being inspired by, people with Cancer or Leo in their big three, for better or worse, haha. A few of you will have support from these people, allowing you to bring your desires into fruition much faster. This could be refreshing and sometimes frustrating if you&#8217;re not used to working with others or are somewhat rigid about your creation looking a specific way. Beyonce&#8217;s characteristics aside, there&#8217;s nothing wrong with being detail-oriented, but maybe your challenge lies in letting those little quirks or imperfections play a role in your production to create more authentic experiences that become unforgettable. For some of you, taking a quick getaway before the New Year will give you a good reset and recharge your batteries, allowing you to go with the flow of this magical holiday season. Write down the things you want to manifest, and burn your paper outside so it may return to your element through the ashes. Do your best to look forward, not just at your desk, darling.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg" width="736" height="414" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:414,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:46064,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/181195298?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qoUb!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F162a5954-6283-4523-83ac-954c81fa4715_736x414.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Libra: Air~Rada La Place.</strong></p><p>2025 has taught you that you are more intelligent than perhaps you have given yourself credit for. This should be taken as a compliment, considering people have been working overtime to twist your truth. Now, where you need a little more pressure is believing in your savviness and self-expression. Don&#8217;t even give a person, an employer, or even a tradition a second to make you doubt who you are. Yes, there are moments where we need better clarity, but that is never accompanied by self-doubt. Clarity and positive intention always bring peace and greater stability. For those of you who have found yourself in an argument with a loved one or even a hater, if negative feelings are still lingering over the matter, a spiritual cleanse and consistent meditation will allow you to see the situation for what it was. The realization that you&#8217;re growth mentally, emotionally, and spiritually is intimidating, and well, they tried to throw shade on your light, haha. Now, this could have made you upset, made you angry even, but the truth is, is anyone who can do that worth the energy? For others, you may have accepted that people may not always admit what they have done or tried to do to you, so thank your intuition and ancestors properly for helping you discern people&#8217;s bullsh*t.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Scorpio: Magick Mirror.</strong></p><p>My lovely scorpion, this year gave you the greatest sight you&#8217;ve had as you are now fully embracing what you see in others. This year you may still had to play mind games with others who get a real thrill out of being manipulative and over all sh*tty. However, at least you know what you&#8217;re dealing with and can now plan your 2026 accordingly. For some of you, certain people and situations have affected your self-esteem and confidence, but now you are being encouraged to fight through the confusion fog and get clear on what God and your spirit team want you to do. This could be tough if you are used to conforming under pressure or out of proximity, but now people will be playing your game. And I got to tell you, they are not going to win at all, hehe. Now, I&#8217;m not saying go looking for trouble in 2026, but I am saying feel free to be your true self and bring the transformation to what or whom has been trying you! How you &#8220;transform&#8221; the situation or person, I will leave up to you since that is your domain, after all, hehe. I gotta say, I am going to enjoy your new era, please, I hope you enjoy it, too.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Sagittarius: Water~Shi-Li-Bo Nouvavou and Dan-i.</strong></p><p>Have you noticed that your ancestors have been talking to you in your dreams? If you haven&#8217;t, how else do you explain your inconsistent sleep patterns and interesting dreams? Joy comes in the morning, and we can only recognize it after taking the lonely, dark road that has led to personal empowerment. Knowledge is power, and now that you have received some great lessons on life, spirit, and love, how will you use them to your advantage? This final month of the year brings many questions, but these are meant to be answered. For some, it&#8217;s time to leave behind old lovers who have proven they need you more than you need them. For others, being the bigger person is not about turning the other cheek; it is walking away from what leads to self-betrayal. &#8220;Sacrificing yourself for others isn&#8217;t noble, it&#8217;s a cycle that needs to be broken.&#8221; People must learn that you&#8217;re more than just a resource, but they will only understand when you realize it for yourself. Again, what have your ancestors been telling you? After performing your very overdue cord cutting, take the last New Moon of the year to invite in the new plan that your spirit team has in store for you.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Capricorn: Fire~Masa La Flambeau.</strong></p><p>Who were you when you were down and out? Who was there to offer a hand and some solid advice that you can stand on? This month is here to tell you that the aspects of yourself that have been undervalued are now meant to rise. Your answers to these questions will be the most insightful advice to help you navigate this new year. Sometimes we need to go back to the places where we were most vulnerable to avoid making the same mistakes, but also to learn and make sure we never end up there again! That&#8217;s the thing about living in a cycle: it always comes back around, and to make sure history does not repeat itself, we must flip the script! For some, you&#8217;re no longer dating broken people or overly investing in potential. For others, you are integrating better choices and perspectives so that you can live the life you&#8217;ve always wanted. If you find that fear and the future are pulling each of your arms, you already know that facing your fears in the present will determine your future, make it worth your while. The biggest lesson you can take from 2025 is not to become what hurt you, but to rebuild the life you want based on sheer will and desire to have the very best for yourself.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Aquarius: The Market.</strong></p><p>My darling, Aqua, who better than you to know just how quickly one&#8217;s luck can change. The final month of the year is letting you know that some great opportunities are on the way. A few of you will be invited to begin new creative projects through an internship or apprenticeship that you have been wanting for a while. For others, a deal goes through, a new semester begins in January, or your social or dating life takes a turn for the better. This month screams that the choice is yours, and you may find there are some important decisions to make! Do your best not to be overwhelmed, but show gratitude for the ability to choose what you invite into your life. For those who are traveling around the new year, make sure to document everything that is beautiful or inspires you, as it could serve as a source of new ideas or a golden nugget for what you are meant to do in the near future. Make sure to only buy gifts that reflect your connection to the people they are intended for, as your genuine thoughtfulness can serve you by amplifying this rich road ahead.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Pisces: Earth~Santeria Santero.</strong></p><p>If there was any time to believe you are God&#8217;s favorite, now may be that moment, haha. Support from places you have expected or least expected will be at your disposal. The great part about this? You will realize that it&#8217;s been there all along by way of God, your ancestors, and the spiritual work you were meant to do. It&#8217;s like that moment when you finally have that prayer hour with God, or give your ancestors that coffee they love so much, or that spiritual bath that has been in the back of your mind. The truth is, a lot of your problems this year could have been solved through the calling of your guides or work done at your altar, go figure, haha. The hard way doesn&#8217;t work for you, darling; your open doors have always lied within your ability to adhere to what Spirit has called you to do or take action on. For some of you, avoiding going into nature because it was too hot, too cold, or there were too many bugs out meant you carried things for much longer than needed. For others, the emotions of others that you have believed were your own are now being lifted off of you and providing you with more mental clarity and the ability to freely move as you see fit. Now that you know what makes you so special, you can harness peace on Earth at any given moment, and you can enjoy the beauty of the Earth&#8217;s bounty and all it has to offer.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Connect soon,</strong></p><p><strong>Danaisha</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Moon in Scorpio 2025: God Removes Our Expired "Destinies."]]></title><description><![CDATA[The removal of what's expired invites new opportunities for emotional and spiritual healing through a new creation intended for us.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/new-moon-in-scorpio-2025-god-removes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/new-moon-in-scorpio-2025-god-removes</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:17:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg" width="735" height="1103" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1103,&quot;width&quot;:735,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:92345,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/178850226?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4K8i!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30ef4b28-a0f9-413a-a1b5-4c6043fdacd9_735x1103.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>@Pinterest</em></p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p><strong>Happy New Moon in Scorpio, darlings! </strong>Well, it&#8217;s going down <strong>on November 19th</strong>! We are nearing the end of Scorpio season, and the new year is just 7 weeks away! Wow, this year we had to roll with many punches &#8212;delays in the answers we were looking for &#8212;and even some spicy exchanges that, once and for all, made us realize who is and who is not in our corner. Now, Scorpio season has done a great job of revealing what was lurking underneath the surface to our attention. <strong>Whether you have come to terms with your family, career, social relationships, where you live, or even aspects of yourself that you may have buried away or your own &#8220;destiny&#8221;, the light is on, and it is what it is! </strong>Now that we finally know that power lies in our ability to see what is what in accordance with God&#8217;s overall plan, we can start making decisions from an informed and empowered place.</p><p>***</p><p>The New Moon in Scorpio is telling us that it is okay to celebrate after we have happily embraced the new death of our lives. What does that mean? Let&#8217;s say you&#8217;re a person who likes receiving readings. Over time, it may come to pass, or it may not appear to have any possible way to come into fruition. Is that because the reader didn&#8217;t know what they were talking about, or is it because you decided to make some new moves that did not align with the fate of that reading? Or perhaps God has decided that old understandings and destinies are no longer needed for this journey. Yes, that last one is the one we rarely give perspective to. <strong>The truth is, if we know the rules change based on divinations, why can we not accept when God has moved on from specific timelines and connections, meaning that we, too, must move on from them? After all, why do you think it is a part of our spiritual work to release ourselves from our attachments? I guess the best question to ask is, are you ready to celebrate at your funeral? </strong>I think that is a better question than asking why you would doubt the well-known fact that no one, no matter their rank or role, knows more than our Supreme, all-knowing God, hehe.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>The death of your old understanding will be sufficient in your payment of the new plan God has in store for you. </strong>There is great beauty in our rebirth. Not solely because we have a clean slate, but because being born again means we have successfully overcome our previous struggles, limiting beliefs, &#8220;destined walk,&#8221; and shortcomings, and now get a &#8220;second chance&#8221; to lead in our lives, where our newfound wisdom can lead us to victory. <strong>God is sweet, and if you have been struggling lately, things will get better soon as you stop being afraid of this destiny you&#8217;re meant to explore.</strong> It&#8217;s so funny because, as a collective, we talk consistently about timeline jumping, but never quite understand that a new timeline comes with a whole new purpose, a new city, a new way of living, and sometimes a whole new body! Sure, it&#8217;s been a tad dark, but your future is more than bright. Why won&#8217;t you walk into the light?</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Now, let&#8217;s get into your specific fortune for this New Moon in Scorpio. Read for your Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg" width="736" height="946" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:946,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:107813,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/178850226?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!s9oC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0a526b03-1f2e-4819-a168-bd6023e1698e_736x946.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>@Pinterest</em></p><p>***</p><p><strong>Aries: 3 of Cups.</strong></p><p>To be a free spirit, one must honor who they are. This New Moon is about celebrating and embracing your authenticity, especially if you have been exceptionally committed to staying shy and humble. You are worthy of knowing, and if you are invited to any events under this Scorpio New Moon, you should go, as you could potentially meet the people you have been asking and praying to come into your life. Please pay attention to a new person who may come into your life, with a glow about them, as they talk passionately about their purpose and life with a wisdom that can only come from actual lived experience. Only party with those who are self-aware and are committed to being self-fulfilled.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Taurus: Knight of Wands.</strong></p><p>You&#8217;re being called to take action as everything you have asked for is happening all at once! Yes, you wanted to go back to work, get a gym membership, meet a cutey with a booty, and now you want to take things slow? Haha, not right now, sweetie! There are certain things we must lock in, and your idleness will not be helpful! If you do feel like things are happening too quickly and you would rather run and hide, ask yourself the fundamental question: how long have you been waiting for this? Has it been two months, 6 months, 6 years? They say that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. With the soul is prepared to receive, so will the blessings. Learn to juggle as you take the time to have faith that you truly can have it all! Also, don&#8217;t get caught up in how it &#8220;looks.&#8221; Your eyes will soon see its beauty.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Gemini: 10 of Swords.</strong></p><p>This New Moon in Scorpio may make you aware of other people&#8217;s shadows. There&#8217;s nothing to be scared about, but the story behind those shadows may be a tad spooky. You know, it&#8217;s like realizing that the lunch lady who always has the attitude went through a devastating incident where she lost her husband and child. People always have a story, and even though we cannot grant everyone a pass, there may be something valuable in knowing the truth or tea behind why people treat us the way that they do. This could also be an eye-opener for yourself if you finally realize that you no longer need to be a victim in your own story. It may be time to show others what it looks like when you&#8217;re the victor.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Cancer: The Devil.</strong></p><p>Go ahead, you can stop working for others and pour into the dreams God has given you. This may come at the expense of some old friendships, but not everyone is meant to ride in the limousine. For those of you who have been having recurring dreams, don&#8217;t deny them &#8212;embrace them! Trust what is being revealed to you and this new divine mission you are being given. No, you don&#8217;t have to read other threads or get a second opinion from &#8220;random&#8221; tarot videos, haha. You can trust what you feel, what you see, and more importantly, you can trust that who you are will be more than enough. Leap! Your future self has been waiting.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Leo: Temperance.</strong></p><p>The New Moon in Scorpio is encouraging you not to be intimidated by hard work. Nothing is wrong &#8212;no, you won&#8217;t mess anything up; you have to let your creativity do its thing! And above all, temporarily embrace the fact that work-life balance may need to be somewhat of a myth at this time, as your dreams are on the line! As quiet as it&#8217;s kept, you have been feeling as if you have something to prove, so why not put your faith in the desire that&#8217;s been calling your name? Why not get some balance, get some groundedness, dust yourself off again, and try again? See what I did there, haha. Buy a new planner, adopt a new attitude, put on some Patti Labelle, we&#8217;ve got shit to do!</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Virgo: 8 of Swords.</strong></p><p>It&#8217;s going to be a cold winter, but do your best to take in as much sunshine as possible! Sunshine means not just what&#8217;s outside, but new ideas, and viewing them with a fresh set of eyes. Seasonal depression may tend to creep in, but do your best not to overthink the past, unless there are some lessons that you are looking to apply to the bright future endeavors of your life. Again, use these states of reflection to help you find the answers you need, not to have you swimming in a pool of shame! God doesn&#8217;t require that from you; your remorse and genuine desire to change and make better choices are more than enough! Show up for yourself again, and again, and again until you see just how capable and worth it that you are!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg" width="736" height="981" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:981,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:162472,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/178850226?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rvkC!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8555f42a-0bbc-48ae-96cd-fe7def7267bb_736x981.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>@Pinterest</em></p><p>***</p><p><strong>Libra: Knight of Pentacles.</strong></p><p>Certain offers in life are meant to be left on the table. The New Moon in Scorpio wants you to be confident in what you&#8217;re worth and the difference in what is offered to you. Yesterday&#8217;s price is not today&#8217;s price, and when it comes to you, your stock is up! You have put in more than enough time working on yourself and who you are, and at this moment in your life, settling is not even an option. If people want you on their team, in a relationship, or even at their party, you must be fairly compensated, and the price will be up to you. For those of you who have done things for others, feeling like you have never been truly compensated for what you have put out, only to have it go fairly unrewarded, those days are over. Get ready to receive compensation for services rendered.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Scorpio: Queen of Cups.</strong></p><p>Well, hello there, superstar! This is your New Moon, and quite frankly, we are not deserving, but you know, it&#8217;s part of your job to do the things that most would not. Except, you know, you get great satisfaction from not only being able to read a motherf*cker down, but to understand what exactly is needed to make things shake and move! Now, that does not mean you are Captain Save a Heaux, as, quite honestly, you have been receiving a spiritual download that you should not be overextending yourself for others who do not deserve your time nor your grace. On your special New Moon, you leave behind your days of eating sh*t and embrace treating your life with the sweetness you rightfully deserve.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Sagittarius: Knight of Swords.</strong></p><p>Things are moving quickly around this New Moon. However, this could be stressful if you are between jobs, moving out, or have finally received closure from a recent relationship. No matter the details that come to light, it is best to seek wise counsel to help you navigate them. If things have been so stressful that you are losing sleep, pray. Prayer will provide you with the blanket of comfort and protection you need to weather whatever you&#8217;re going through. If things seem to be happening all at once in an unsettling manner, trust that the sooner you can get through it, the sooner it will be over.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Capricorn: 2 of Cups</strong>.</p><p>The New Moon in Scorpio is allowing you to leave your old life behind so that you can embrace something new and more aligned. However, you must come to terms with what your past represented and thank it for revealing your darkest shadows and deepest wounds so that you could heal them. Now, you are being asked to embrace the process of moving on and remaining open to what life has in store for you. For some, this could be a new relationship with someone you least expected or a new career goal that makes you feel purposeful. Just be mindful that time is of the essence, and there is nothing behind you worth a second look.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Aquarius: 4 of Pentacles; Rev.</strong></p><p>A new beginning in your career comes when you let go of everything that no longer belongs. This New Moon is focusing on your job and financial security. And for good reason, if you have been losing sleep over your career, money, or your savings account! For some of you, a particular talent, skill, or job use to produce great results for your wallet and confidence. However, it&#8217;s been quite a while since those fruits fell from the tree. This is the time to trust your hunches and intuition, and pivot accordingly. Now, a few of you may only need to do a semi-pivot, adding to whatever is already working but needs a little razzle-dazzle! Be mindful not to take risks due to age, fear, or too many side comments from others. There has to be a valid reason for what you&#8217;re doing, and an even better reason for choosing not to!</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Pisces: The World.</strong></p><p>Who better than you to know that all good and sometimes not-so-good things come to an end? The New Moon in Scorpio wants you to make peace with your past by releasing old narratives, maybe even old divinations that no longer apply to you, and who God is calling you to be. Yes, no more holding on to old readings that you know deep down are not aligned with what God or your ancestors expect from you. This is extra important for those of you who are on a spiritual journey that others have entirely curated, but things do not &#8212; and have not been&#8212;what it&#8217;s cracked up to be! It takes a brave person to admit that this is NOT the script and an even braver one to write their own story in alignment with what God sees fit! Whatever new journey you are taking will come with some commenters and new competition. Roll your sleeves up, the real journey you&#8217;ve been wanting to take is happening now!</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Connect soon,</strong></p><p><strong>Danaisha</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[November 2025 Fortunes: God Reveals Our Great Work. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you feel alone, this month is about taking these moments of peace and solitude to establish your priorities.]]></description><link>https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/november-2025-fortunes-god-reveals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://danaishamonique.substack.com/p/november-2025-fortunes-god-reveals</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[D. Monique Thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:20:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Happy November, darlings! </strong>Things are sure getting hot and heavy, and no, I am not talking about sex, even though that could also be a part of the mix, haha! Hot and heavy in terms of finding a rich and deep resonance with a new chapter in our lives. <strong>This month, God may reveal new committed relationships, employment opportunities, or, more importantly, a clear realization of our purpose &#8212;and this time, we know it&#8217;s it!</strong> Personally, I don&#8217;t care to speak in absolutes, but there is something about this month that feels destined. If you&#8217;ve been looking for something new and refreshing, this may be what you&#8217;ve been feeling in your spirit the past couple of months. It is so easy not to see the joyous unfolding in lives when the news is painting a different story. However, God&#8217;s plan is always far greater than any government, toxic friend group, and the spirit of confusion.<strong> &#8220;The Great Work&#8221; can refer to many things, such as spiritual enlightenment, a work you create that brings great prestige or significance, or, in other words, the Magnum Opus. </strong>Something is here to shift things for you, and you&#8217;ll feel the door has been unlocked. The key lies in your solitude, as God usually whispers to us the very thing we must pay attention to or pursue. With that, a certain level of healing must come into play. We cannot touch our &#8220;great work&#8221; if we are still stuck in the past versions of ourselves. The past versions where we doubted everything, felt like we had no control over our circumstances, or denied the great existence of an almighty God.<strong> If you feel alone, this month is about taking these moments of peace and solitude to establish your priorities.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:102584,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/177703714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zn9p!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa9e6f549-07d3-4eb9-9e2b-6db11d716ffb_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Pinterest</em></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>***</p><p>November ushers in the understanding that making a plan is different from just talking about action, or that making the plan is the only action we need to take. This is the month to sign up for courses, ask a mentor for help, find new ways to sharpen your tools, and seek new forms of knowledge. In doing this, you will remember or gain more clarity about your soul&#8217;s calling. <strong>Some of the work you may need to do may feel boring, redundant, or less exciting, but it is those mundane tasks that help you build what you want to last.</strong> Consistently pouring into our relationships will allow things to bloom; having a consistent study routine will help us retain the information we are learning; and taking our responsibilities seriously when it comes to our career goals will surely produce the finest results when the time is right. <strong>When we are pursuing our great work, it is time to embrace the process of being the expert. The expert lives and conducts their routine a certain way and, above all, is consistent and persistent in their pursuits. </strong>November brings us the gifts of stability and renewal once we sign up to be the master. <strong>This month is not about convenience; it is about understanding that the things that are truly worth having, especially when it comes to love and purpose, involve a dedication that is usually not encapsulated by the mediocre and the mundane. You&#8217;re invited to pursue something that is above the ordinary.</strong></p><p>***</p><p><strong>Now, let&#8217;s get into your fortunes for November. Please read for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs:</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg" width="736" height="1104" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1104,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:108586,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/177703714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0PyB!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fab332860-3993-43d7-aabc-1d3ba5408d0c_736x1104.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Pinterest</em></p><p>***</p><p><strong>Aries: 5 of Cups.</strong></p><p>There comes a time when we need to release what has expired, and that may come with a few tears, sometimes more than a few. However, the great thing about tears is that they give us insight into the fact that not only are we human, but that we are still capable of feeling. And in this world, having the ability to feel and develop emotional intelligence is a golden nugget. Mourn all the past versions of you, trauma, toxic lovers, and crippling jobs, but also show gratitude for the lessons that you have received. It&#8217;s okay if loss brings some sadness; it is just a reminder that there is no turning back. This is the moment we realize we are being offered a fresh start. Dry your tears when you&#8217;re ready and take hold of this new life.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Taurus: The Hanged Man.</strong></p><p><em>Mem </em>is the Hebrew letter of the Hanged Man and means oceans and transitions. This month, you may be presented with a choice: to entertain the Angel or the Devil that sits on each of your shoulders. No matter what you feel &#8220;justified&#8221; in doing, this is the moment to honor what is right for yourself in the long run. Better yet, going with the action that will put a smile on God&#8217;s fae rather than a frown! This judgment call will allow you to leap into some new spiritual territory, which may involve new people joining you and some familiar people being left behind. The message is clear: the choice you make while you wait for things to play out leads to something or someone that you will move on from. The right choice will lead you to smoother waters.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Gemini: The Hanged Man.</strong></p><p>Staying in a place (doesn&#8217;t have to be literal) that we have outgrown can come with some costs. One of which could be prolonged delays or moments of dissatisfaction. This does not have to be a bad thing, as clearly some lessons must be learned once and for all, but there is a deep inner knowing that something must change in your situation. If you have been feeling controlled, stuck, or refraining from deciding out of fear, November is allowing you to make a graceful exit. Even if that graceful exit consists only of having a peaceful mind and allowing folks to experience their karma as needed, that will be more than enough! There is also a crucial lesson: be aware of what you make yourself a slave to. Materialistic tendencies and priorities should be put on the back burner for now to see the big picture.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg" width="718" height="1276" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1276,&quot;width&quot;:718,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:138042,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/177703714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tY0a!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14c73cb3-6409-4b40-8f49-6a31083c9cf5_718x1276.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Pinterest</em></p><p>***</p><p><strong>Cancer: Page of Pentacles.</strong></p><p>This is the month when your talent will shine in a new arena. New opportunities to make money are where you are; continue to nurture the refinement of your gifts and aesthetic. Yes, all the details matter, including those in the contracts you sign. Pay attention to your money and the debts you owe now to avoid a headache later. Do not give up, as you already know what you are meant to do with your life, but prioritize networking with the right people and, of course, how you present yourself &#8212;again, this is important, haha. New creative pursuits will also be calling your name and should be taken seriously, as they have the potential to succeed or attract money and much-needed support. Move around a little bit and meet new people, let them know what you&#8217;re into and what you&#8217;re all about. Be mindful of others who try to latch onto you.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Leo: The Hermit.</strong></p><p>When it comes to work, what has changed? November wants you to reflect on your career, what has worked well, and what you can let go of. Pursue more of what people have been asking you for versus what you want to do solely for pleasure. You will have plenty of time to do that in the future, but right now is about taking your talents to the public and shining as brightly as possible! And the easiest way to do that is by supplying what everyone is already looking for. If you need another creative outlet to get the juices flowing, then taking on home projects can be a great way to do it! Be mindful of envious eyes on you if you&#8217;ve been feeling a little off or distracted lately, especially when you&#8217;ve been trying to get down to business. A nice spiritual bath will suffice.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Virgo: Knight of Pentacles.</strong></p><p>We have things to do around the house. Some of you may be moving to a home with better amenities or fixing up your current home to reflect your comfort level. This could come at a time when money or resources have been tight, but you are now getting creative about sprucing up your dwelling. A job may be a bit grim, but you may see the bright side of having one. There&#8217;s something deep down that is asking you to find new ways of making money, whether it&#8217;s driving lyft, making Uber Eats deliveries, or doing Task Rabbit so that you can have some extra cash in your pocket. Financial security has always given you peace of mind. For now, your great work is getting creative about how you attract new streams of income.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg" width="736" height="1308" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1308,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:130621,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/177703714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BLIr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d08dfb8-371b-4b2b-96a4-02673b7ee7a4_736x1308.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Pinterest</em></p><p>***</p><p><strong>Libra: 10 of Swords.</strong></p><p>They say, &#8220;new levels, new devils,&#8221; but when it comes to you, it is more about new levels, new friends. If you have recently transitioned in some shape or form, it would be considered a level up. You may find that some people are feeling a certain way, or at least that&#8217;s how they are acting! Do your best not to be distracted by this. After all, if you&#8217;re being honest, you could have predicted this from a mile away! Even though awareness of something doesn&#8217;t change how much it hurts, you must see this as the start of a new era. This is a clearing of the way to help you get to where you want to be. In other words, you&#8217;re about to have a set of new problems that not everyone will be able to relate to. Be mindful of what and who you decide to revisit during this incredible unfolding.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Scorpio: Death.</strong></p><p>Happy solar return, darling! True to form, we have gotten your card, Death. Every change is like a bit of Death. Which we will, at one point or another, learn about: Death is far more painful to think about than the actual process. Change brings in the transmutation of endings and beginnings, both of which are constant players in our lives. And each time it occurs, you are to reflect deeply on yourself and the new calling you are being prompted to take. Some of you have held back too long on some economic process, and it&#8217;s time you stepped out and showed us what you&#8217;re made of! This could be pursuing goals in content creation, investments, or learning new trades. If things have been financially restricted or have created unease, great things are about to come in! Just stay ready!</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Sagittarius: The Lovers.</strong></p><p>November is here to mark a final decision about your life&#8217;s trajectory. There is a special emphasis on financial decisions, but the message is clear overall. This may sound dramatic, but when the heart speaks, one must follow. The Lovers does not only deal with intimate love, but also those critical life decisions that can make or break us. If you have been doing your part and have had your eyes watching God, you may feel that all fear has subsided as you walk into a new ascension of consciousness. When a new life awaits, one must put to bed the old ways and things, especially when it starts to feel like a ball and chain. This month, you will need to make final long-term decisions regarding where you live, how you want to progress in your love life, and the career avenues you must take to further your ambitions. The Great Spirit is within you, won&#8217;t you listen to it?</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg" width="736" height="1313" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:1313,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:129633,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/i/177703714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_424, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_848, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gXyr!, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/danaishamonique.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6f70a57-fb4a-4892-9a40-7884fc07a6af_736x1313.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Pinterest</em></p><p>***</p><p><strong>Capricorn: 2 of Pentacles.</strong></p><p>This month, you may be negotiating everything from time to relationships to money. Some of you may even be getting a new car! Practicality will be your friend this month, as you may have a lot of things you must do and would like to do. There may also be a moment when you have to decide between two choices. The great news is that there is only one correct answer, and that answer involves making the decision that brings expansion. Expansion means broadening your horizons without unnecessary tension. Keep in mind, it does not have to be quick and done overnight; it just needs to be steady and progressive. For those of you who have very active lives, slow and steady will, in fact, win the race, as your focus is much sharper when you&#8217;re not rushing specific results.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Aquarius: 3 of Pentacles.</strong></p><p>It&#8217;s about time that people finally understand that you know what you&#8217;re talking about! When it comes to your career, you are finally getting your big break! When it comes to friendships, relationships, and property, your judgment is keen, and you can discern wisely which connections and commitments are best for you. If you&#8217;re a creative, remain confident and get ready to show us the fire you&#8217;ve been working on! You may meet a kind man who is willing to pour into you, whether it be professionally or intimately. This person will bring out a new layer in your expression, simply by being a good person with an even better vibe! Everything you&#8217;ve been working for has led to this moment &#8212;get your passport ready; you&#8217;re going places!</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Pisces: 6 of Swords.</strong></p><p>Looks like we are moving on to greener pastures! Some of you may be expecting a cute payday or bonus that&#8217;s much-needed and appreciated, haha. The one thing about being low-key as a Pisces is that when the blessings come rolling in, you get to choose who you share them with. Keep this in mind during moments when you feel forgotten about or stranded. Since you&#8217;ve been taking care of yourself and tending to your ancestors, you&#8217;ll witness some incredible things. Your prayers have been heard, and you&#8217;re refining your relationship with God and your spiritual court through your consistent devotion. So if you see love and money coming at the same time, it&#8217;s not a coincidence &#8212;you know God takes care of you! The key here is not to abandon your spiritual routines when these blessings roll in; after all, it&#8217;s not witchcraft that stops you &#8212;it&#8217;s when you fall back on your connection with Source.</p><p>***</p><p><strong>Connect soon,</strong></p><p><strong>Danaisha</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://danaishamonique.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>