#routines

#routines

Rising less than 12 hours after the sun shifts into earthy Virgo, this lunation kicks off the final month of summer with the motivating vibe of new beginnings to come. This is actually the first of two back-to-back new moons happening in Virgo this summer - the latter of which will double as a solar eclipse. The cosmos are giving all zodiac signs twice the opportunity to work with this clarifying and clear-minded energy,

Back-to-school season can bring excitement as well as anxiety. Research consistently shows that transitions-whether starting a new grade, entering high school, or moving away to college-are major stress points for children and young adults. For kids already coping with depression or anxiety, these changes can feel especially overwhelming. As parents, we cannot prevent every stressor, but we can buffer our children against them by offering support, structure, and understanding.

Routines are repeated actions, like morning rituals or workouts, that create structure and predictability in your day. They improve productivity, reduce stress, and encourage self-care by cutting down on decision fatigue.

"We went to the only Vans store near where we live in Maine. When we arrived, he ran to the kids section. After being measured, he told the employee he wanted exactly the same shoes, 'because I love astronauts.'"