I quit. Yup. Really. Closing up shop. Not clickbait. More below. Did you see this coming? When I landed I went straight into beast-mode: zero discretionary spending (not even Lindt truffles, my actual weakness), 11–12 hour work days, and 14 shifts out of 16 days. In that stretch, I logged 225,777 steps — about 14,111 a day, or roughly 100 miles in two weeks. (Is that a lot? That seems like a lot.) Add in trays that can weigh anywhere from 10–30 pounds — and yes, some of mine were absolutely...
4 months ago • 32 min read
How many times can you pivot before you're right back to where you started? 🙃 This month we started walking back the path. We're still on it though! This month, I'm sorry to say, I cannot provide an entire aspect breakdown like I have in months past. I know I will not be able to provide that in August for the Virgo season Dispatch either. I want to tell you here now, fair and square, so that way you know what to expect. It's important to me that you know before I launch into the typical...
5 months ago • 19 min read
Eat a whole watermelon, sweep the garage, block an energy vampire. It’s Cancer season, B—. Virgo Mars, outer planet activations, retrogrades? YUP. HERE WE GO! Remember last month I said "Your 'strategy'? It needs a helmet."? Uh yeah. Mine sure did! That little bit about a scenic detour becoming the main road? YEP. That happened too. The Alchemical Dispatch: Notes from the Living Sky Behind the scenes of building a conscious astrology business—with a side of real life, creative pivots, and...
6 months ago • 27 min read
This week I had to coach myself through my own tagline: “From stagnation and frustration to expansion…” Cute, right? Except that’s exactly where I’ve been—frustrated, nervous system feeling crispy, and spiraling in and out of impatience. And I know I’m not alone. (Yall I have only ONE mutable placement, and it's Venus, so I know some of you were goin' through it.) This Sagittarius Full Moon didn’t just reveal truths the way full moons typically do—it squared the Lunar Nodes. (More on that in...
6 months ago • 4 min read
Mercury's vibing with Uranus. Mars? Calm before the storm energy frfr. And your ‘strategy’? It needs a helmet. Read this before a scenic detour becomes the main road. The Alchemical Dispatch - Notes from the Living Sky The behind-the-scenes of building a conscious astrology business—with a side of real life, creative pivots, and actual fire. 🌿 Current Cosmic Climate Check-In Here’s what’s in the cosmic mix right now: Gemini Sun is in early degrees (obviously). This typically feels much...
7 months ago • 36 min read
We talked about the slow, unseen, sometimes thankless work behind becoming who you’re meant to be...even if that looks like being a cog in a wheel until your death...Yeah, this one went deep. Hey Reader, My latest (and honestly first one to go live!!) podcast feature just went up on the Hex Haven podcast, and this conversation covered so much in just a short 90 ish minutes -- and it was SO MUCH FUN. We talked about: Why astrology is more than Sun signs—it's a tool for real personal growth The...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Let’s make grounded decisions that actually stick during this season of rooted, sensual, and stubborn AF energy. Stability isn’t boring—it’s sacred. Taurus says so. The Alchemical Dispatch - Notes from the Living Sky The behind-the-scenes of building a conscious astrology business—with a side of real life, creative pivots, and actual fire. If you've been feeling some urgency to scrap everything and start fresh? It’s not clarity—it’s fatigue and impatience in disguise. Here’s what’s in the...
8 months ago • 20 min read
Mars is back in fire as of April 19 -- finally!! We’re not pretending it was easy -- but we are moving forward. No more waiting. No more hiding. It's go time. Here's what you need to know. The Retrogrades Are Done. Here's What That Meant for Me. Right now, between now and July, we’re in an all planets direct window -- which means every planet is officially facing forward. (Pluto will go retrograde in May, but I don't consider this important, especially for personal activities). And while this...
8 months ago • 5 min read
Hey, Hi, HELLO! Has this happened to you yet? You’re learning your chart, feeling more connected, maybe even making real life decisions with a whole new level of wild, incredible clarity. And then someone—maybe someone you love—drops the line: “You don’t actually believe in that stuff… do you?” Suddenly, you’re spiraling.Do I need to defend myself?Is this all in my head?What if they’re right? Whether they call astrology fake, silly, or even dangerous, I want you to know: astrology is not...
9 months ago • 1 min read
March Reflections: Behind the Scenes of an Aligned Astrology Business If you’re new here, hi—I’m Shanae. I’m an astrologer, strategist, and recovering overthinker who’s building a business that actually supports my life. We'll call it a 'lifestyle business', but know that just means a business and life that support each other while offering services that people actually want to invest in because I truly get the frustration they're experiencing with building a life that fulfills them. And...
9 months ago • 14 min read