Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

  • S.A.D, Gluten-Carb Trap and think before you press send

    Armed with that, I can approach this year’s SAD onset differently. Granted, I still felt the rug being pulled from underneath me, unceremoniously, successfully, and invisibly for the first couple of days. But I see you now, and I challenge you. You might be making your annual visit, but I’m not making up a…

  • The Knight of Cups, Seasonal Blues, and the Problem with Milk

    14th of November, and the Knight of Cups rides in. I don’t draw this card often, so I’m studying every detail with fresh eyes. Cups signify community, union, and partnership. He’s more than a mere Knight; he wears the winged helmet of Hermes, the messenger, or perhaps Cupid. He looks intently into his golden…

  • Four of Wands: A Day for Gratitude

    October 20th. Instead of starting with my daily tarot card, I’m going to journal first, allowing my thoughts to flow freely before seeking guidance from the cards. My sleep last night was a mixed bag. I went to bed at 8 PM, hoping for an early night, but found it difficult to get comfortable.…