May 2nd, 2025

Friday Rise

Happy Friday, Reader! 🌞 Hello from Panera this Friday afternoon. They added a coconut macaroon, and my gluten-free heart is thrilled.

🎭 My mini-return to theatre :)

I have been volunteering with a local theatre company, Theatre For All - they're in their 10th year as a company and do a variety of kinds of shows with adults with various disAbilities :) They're a fantastic group of people, all coming together to create art. This year, they're doing a play called "The First Day Of Spring." There are songs, dances, and some good old-fashioned morals that I wish the whole world could see, including a song about how the "ugly bugs" are unfairly treated. If you're in Wilmington, come on down - there are only two shows tonight and tomorrow - and we'd love to see you!

✴️ Alignment over Hustle

Our culture tells us to chase success—money, titles, cars—but what if that’s not what fills your cup? (because it mostly isn't...) This video dives into how Human Design helps you remember who you really are and guides you to a life that feels right, not just one that looks successful on the outside.

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✨ This Week in the Stars (May 2–9, 2025)

💫 We say goodbye to the rare ‘all planets direct’ window this week, as Pluto begins its annual retrograde on May 4. If you’ve been feeling momentum building, now’s the time to anchor it before deeper transformation begins.

💞 May 2 – Venus Conjunct Neptune in Aries​
Romance or illusion? A dreamy, magnetic energy blurs the line between fantasy and passion. Beautiful for inspiration—just check your rose-colored glasses.

🔍 What does “conjunct” mean?​
It means two planets are right next to each other in the sky, blending their energies. Think: a cosmic team-up—intense, focused, and hard to ignore.

🌗 May 4 – First Quarter Moon in Leo​
Courage calls. This moon phase asks you to take action toward creative goals and personal authenticity. Don’t be afraid to take up space.

🌀 May 4 – Pluto Stations Retrograde in Aquarius​
The undercurrents shift. This long retrograde invites deep collective and personal transformation, especially around power, systems, and future visions. Let it be an evolution, not a rush.

Have a great week!