#resourcefulness

#resourcefulness

Since pentacle cards are tied to the earth, it looks like it'll be a big week for the homebodies. For some of you, it might mean literally staying in and enjoying your rent. This card is all about self-care, and it also reminds you to check in with yourself. When was the last time you took a nap? Ordered takeout? Luxuriated in a bath? If it's been a minute, you know what to do...

Austin Curtis was a prominent Black scientist whose work had spectacularly practical applications. Among his successes: He developed many new uses for peanut byproducts, including rubbing oils for pain relief. His work exploited the untapped potential of materials that others neglected or discarded. I urge you to adopt a similar strategy in the coming weeks, Aries: Be imaginative as you repurpose scraps and leftovers. Convert afterthoughts into useful assets. Breakthroughs could come from compost heaps, forgotten files or half-forgotten ideas.

My grandmother had a remarkable ability to create something cozy and plentiful with very little on hand, showing the importance of resourcefulness in meal preparation.

Creativity is not exclusive to artists; it thrives in everyday acts marked by necessity and emotional stakes, providing resilience and connectivity.

My teenage daughter called me twice in a row. Worried, I texted, 'In a meeting, emergency?' She replied, 'No, just a good table on the side of the road.'

I made his impermanence permanent with frequent reminiscences—practiced like religious rituals—to keep his presence near and cement access to the heartwarming details of our cherished time together.