Gratitude is defined by the Cambridge dictionary as “a strong feeling of appreciation to someone or something for what the person has done to help you.” In other words, being thankful for something that you received whether tangible or intangible.

Having a grateful heart promotes positive emotions and also affects your general well-being. Psychology tells us that gratitude is also a change of perspective. When you have a grateful heart, you always see the good sides of things, even if the outcomes are not always favorable to you.

The universe makes the events of life both so formidable and so exhilarating.

When you look at the monthly astrology charts, you will be amazed by the planetary transits, the lunar phases, and the shifts in zodiac signs. The movements of these celestial bodies can influence every aspect of our existence.

This November 8th is no exception. You can expect three major astrological events to be mindful of.

“Come back to our body.”

I was listening to a podcast by Kelly Surtees about self-care tips for managing Mars Retrograde Gemini. She talked about the influence of Mars Retrograde on our minds. Overthinking and buzzy minds are just one of the many effects of the planet Mars in the Air sign of Gemini. She referred to this as “agitated mental energy.” This mobility of the mind is a classic Vata imbalance. (Check out this post to learn more about the Vata dosha and Ayurveda).