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This week in The Astro Study Room, we are looking ahead to the astrology of 2026! We are covering some of the major transits (like Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0 degrees in Aries), all of the eclipses, and a look into the retrogrades of the year. This is our first time with such a technical episode like this one, and we are looking forward to seeing how we grow from here by the end of 2026. We hope you all enjoy!

Here are some of the topics we cover in this episode:

3:00 Our Goals and Manifestations for 2026

6:18 - Ember Fae Magic

7:23 - Jordan's Astrology Consultations

9:50 - How to Look Ahead for a Year

13:01 - Saturn-Neptune Conjunct at Zero Aries

24:20 - Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (2/17)

26:47 - Solar Eclipse in Aquarius for the United States

31:02 - Lunar Eclipse in Virgo (3/3)

33:29 - Solar Eclipse in Leo (8/12)

36:20 - Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (8/28)

38:52 - 2026 Retrogrades

47:58 - Astrology This or That

52:10 - Outro and What's Next in The Astro Study Room

6:43 - A look at the Full Moon in Cancer

17:59 - A look into Ember's natal chart

20:47 - A discussion about the place of the modern planets

24:28 - Some history of astrology

27:06 - A reflection on natural houses

37:02 - What's coming up in 2026

38:32 - Astrology This or That!

Next time, we will be having a conversation with our High Priestess: Elyse Welles! We asked her all about how she incorporates astrology into her magical practice. See you in the study room on January 20th!

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in getting a reading from Jordan, book with her here: https://astrologywithjordan.setmore.com

Follow Ember’s witchy embodiment journey on Instagram @emberfaemagic, take her free quiz to find out what is holding you back from your sensual magick or sign up for her newsletter at her website.

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We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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This week, we are taking some time to reflect back on our journey with the planets so far. We talk all about our favorite episodes, what we expected to get out of this podcast, and what we're looking forward to in 2026 and with tackling our upcoming deep dives into the zodiac signs. Thank you all so much for supporting our show thus far, and we look forward to improving our craft all of next year!

Here are some of the topics we cover in this episode:

Our favorite episodes

6:43 - A look at the Full Moon in Cancer

17:59 - A look into Ember's natal chart

20:47 - A discussion about the place of the modern planets

24:28 - Some history of astrology

27:06 - A reflection on natural houses

37:02 - What's coming up in 2026

38:32 - Astrology This or That!

Next time, we will be chatting all about the astrology of 2026! Same time, same place? See you in the study room on January 6th!

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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We have made it to the end of our journey deep diving into each planet! We have both really savored this experience and getting to know each planet on a more intimate level. Sharing our understandings and feelings with each other led us both to so many lightbulb moments and we hope you have felt the same way! 

Here are some of the topics we covered in our episode today:

4:00 - Our current feelings about Pluto

8:10 - Current astroweather and upcoming lunation (New Moon in Sagittarius)

19:26 - Pluto's key themes, plant/crystal/tarot associations 

32:39 - Items and rituals to connect with Pluto 

39:46 - A debate about natural houses in astrology

46:26 - Reflection prompts

48:09 - Homework!

Next time, we are presenting another othersode going over all of our reflections on the planets after the 6 months we have spent with them. Same time, same place? See you in the study room on December 23rd!

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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The line between reality and dream isn’t a wall, it’s a tide and Neptune decides when it rolls in. We dive into the week’s sky with Mercury retrograde in Scorpio, Venus slipping into Sagittarius, and a much-talked-about Grand Water Trine that’s drenching everything in feeling and intuition. Then we zoom into a bright, noisy Gemini supermoon and explore how to separate signal from chatter when desire runs hot and clarity hides under the beams. Expect clear, practical guidance on what to notice, what to release, and where to let curiosity lead without losing your footing.

From there, we take a story-rich tour of Neptune: discovered by math before sight, named through debate, and forever tied to stormy seas, surrender, and the collective dream. We unpack Neptune’s core themes and share personal transit insights, including how Neptune can dissolve daily routines to make room for deeper inner work. 

We connect the dots across generations before peeking ahead to Aries and the values we might re-glorify. To close, we share reflection prompts for tracking dream themes and naming the fog, plus a simple lucid-dreaming method. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves the liminal, and leave a review so more star students can find the study room. What is Neptune asking you to release and what truth might finally come into view when you do?

Until next time, we invite you to connect with us on Patreon for additional resources and to share your all of your thoughts on Neptune! In our next episode, we will be going through the ashes that is Pluto!

If you are interested in getting a reading from Jordan, you can email her at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @TheAstroStudyRoom 

Follow Ember’s witchy embodiment journey on Instagram @emberfaemagic, take her free quiz to find out what is holding you back from your sensual magick or sign up for her newsletter at her website. 

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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Change doesn’t have to knock you flat; sometimes it just needs you to turn the dial a few degrees. We dive into Uranus as the awakener and explore how its final stretch in Taurus until April 25 marks the closing chapter of a seven-year liberation arc. Think practical astrology: where has life been asking you to loosen your grip since 2018, and what small, brave tweak remains?

Scorpio season turns the spotlight inward with a new moon conjunct Mercury cazimia. We talk about the Taurus–Scorpio tension between security and depth, how to use retrogrades for review instead of fear, and why this lunation is better served by composting old patterns than chasing shiny manifestations. You’ll hear accessible rituals and tools to work with the energy: a simple lighter as a symbol of controlled spark, Labradorite and Moldavite for awakening, and herbs like mugwort, cinnamon, and cacao to support intuition and focus.

We also open the hood on a few hot-button topics. Do modern planets deserve traditional dignities? Why do many astrologers separate Uranus from rulership schemes, and what’s the compelling case for linking Uranus with Gemini’s curiosity and mutability over Aquarius’ fixity? Along the way, we share real stories of eighth-house transformation, ancestor work, and the difference between chaos for chaos’ sake and change that restores sovereignty.

You’ll leave with three reflection prompts and one concrete practice: break a familiar routine on purpose and observe what shifts in your body and mind. If the spark feels good, keep going. If it’s edgy, that’s data too. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves stargazing and self-study, and tell us: what pattern are you ready to disrupt today?

Until next time, we invite you to connect with us on Patreon for additional resources and to share your all of your thoughts on Uranus! In our next episode, we will be going through the fog that is Neptune!

If you are interested in getting a reading from Jordan, you can email her at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @TheAstroStudyRoom 

Follow Ember’s witchy embodiment journey on Instagram @emberfaemagic, take her free quiz to find out what is holding you back from your sensual magick or sign up for her newsletter at her website. 

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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What does Saturn really ask of us when life turns the page? We sat down with three women at different Saturn returns to trace how adulthood, success, and purpose change across decades. The stories are tender, funny, and unflinchingly honest: surviving poverty without letting it define your worth, navigating ambiguous loss when a loved one is alive yet altered, and finding peace in simple rituals that anchor a restless mind.

We frame the conversation with an accessible primer on the three Saturn returns. From early apartments and career pivots to downsizing and grandparenthood, we unpack the pressure to attain and the letdown that can follow. You’ll hear how working 130 hours a week can banish one kind of fear while creating another, and why authenticity often becomes the truest definition of success. 

Legacy and purpose get a compassionate rewrite. Instead of living only to leave money or to be remembered by bloodline, we talk about resonance: the love, care, and awareness you imprint on people, animals, and places. We close with each guest titling her Saturn chapter and an invitation to name yours.

If this episode moved you, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a little structure and a lot of heart. What would you title your current Saturn chapter?

Check out both of Chione's podcasts! 

The Past Lives Cafe shares fascinating true stories of past life experiences that illuminate, reveal and heal, and The Mystical Mermaid Lounge (cohosted by Chloe Brown) where the two of them interview so many different people with different paths towards healing a spirituality!

Until next time, we invite you to connect with us on Patreon for additional resources and to share your Saturn Return experiences. In our next episode, we will be getting personal with Uranus!

If you are interested in getting a reading from Jordan, you can email her at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @TheAstroStudyRoom 

Follow Ember’s witchy embodiment journey on Instagram @emberfaemagic, take her free quiz to find out what is holding you back from your sensual magick or sign up for her newsletter at her website. 

TW for episode; Suicide and poverty mentions.

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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What if the “hard planet” is actually your most devoted ally? We dive into Saturn with clear eyes and open notebooks, swapping the villain edit for a grounded, usable map of structure, time, boundaries, and the kind of mastery that makes joy sustainable. We start with the week’s astroweather (Mercury–Mars sharpening words in Scorpio and a Venus–Moon balm in Libra, then pivot into a Libra new moon reset for connection, beauty, and balance). From there, we trace Saturn’s core themes: delayed gratification, boundaries, and fear.

We get practical. You’ll hear how Saturn shows up in the body, in materials, in plants, in crystals, in tarot, and in rituals you can start tonight. We also tackle the essential dignities: Saturn at home in Capricorn and Aquarius, exalted in Libra, challenged in Cancer/Leo, and in fall in Aries, plus a candid chart moment on Saturn at 29° Aquarius in the 5th and what it means to take joy seriously.

Big picture meets the everyday. We compare Saturn’s 29.5-year cycle to the Moon’s monthly rhythm, explore how ingresses mark societal shifts, and reframe “slow” as the speed of things that last. We close with three reflection prompts and a time audit you can repeat quarterly to build a life that can hold what you’re asking for. If this conversation steadied your mind or softened your resistance to structure, subscribe, send it to a friend who loves the long game, and leave a review, then tell us: where will you add one supportive boundary this week?

Until next time, we invite you to connect with us on Patreon for additional resources and to share your Saturn insights! In our next episode, we will be dropping The Astro Study Room's first ever guest episode where Erica interviewed 3 women starting their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturn returns! We are so excited for this episode!!

If you are interested in getting a reading from Jordan, you can email her at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @TheAstroStudyRoom 

Follow Ember’s embodiment journey on Instagram @emberfaemagic and message her for oracle card readings or just to say hi! 

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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Ready to invite more abundance into your life? Jupiter, astrology's greater benefic, offers a cosmic roadmap to expansion, wisdom, and growth that feels refreshingly optimistic compared to other planetary teachers.

When Jupiter enters your cosmic classroom, it encourages you to trust that the universe has your back. As Ember describes it, Jupiter is "the cosmic big daddy of optimism, expansion, and sometimes doing a little too much." It's that friend who convinces you to book the spontaneous trip or order the extra dessert, decisions that somehow always seem worth it in the end.

In this joy-filled episode, we explore Jupiter's multi-faceted nature through its key themes: expansion, abundance, beliefs, higher education, wisdom, optimism, and yes, even its shadow side of overindulgence. We dive into fascinating connections between Jupiter and bodily systems (did you know it rules the liver?), examine its archetypal expressions like the sage teacher or the lush adventurer, and discuss how Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender perfectly embodies Jupiterian energy.

The episode takes a practical turn as we break down Jupiter's essential dignities where it feels most at home (Sagittarius and Pisces), where it struggles (Gemini and Virgo), where it shines brightest (Cancer), and where it faces its greatest challenges (Capricorn). We also explore how Jupiter's approximately 12-year journey through your chart creates predictable cycles of expansion and opportunity.

Whether Jupiter is well-placed in your chart or challenging you to find balance between growth and restraint, this episode offers accessible ways to connect with its benevolent energy through rituals, crystals, herbs, and simple gratitude practices. By the end, you'll understand why even when things get "too big" under Jupiter's influence, there's always a valuable lesson in the expansion.

Until next time, we invite you to connect with us on Patreon for additional resources and to share your Jupiter insights! In our next episode, we will be taking it on over to the greater malefic, Saturn.

If you are interested in getting a reading from Jordan, you can email her at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @TheAstroStudyRoom 

Follow Ember’s embodiment journey on Instagram @emberfaemagic and message her for oracle card readings or just to say hi! 

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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When you book an astrology reading, have you ever wondered what happens before you even show up? Journey behind the celestial curtain as Jordan reveals the preparation process that many astrologers undertake, often spending 3-4 hours studying your chart, taking detailed notes, and researching specific aspects before your session even begins.

This eye-opening conversation explores the delicate art of chart reading from preparation to delivery. Jordan shares her approach of starting with the big 3 (Sun, Moon, Rising) to ground the reading in familiar territory before expanding into deeper territory. She discusses the shift from Placidus to Whole Sign houses in her practice, how she handles sensitive information ethically, and why live readings allow for a more intuitive exchange than written interpretations.

What makes this discussion particularly valuable is its honesty about the responsibility astrologers carry. Jordan reflects on being unprepared for the intimate stories clients share after readings and the importance of boundaries. She and Ember examine how different readers handle challenging chart aspects: some bluntly predicting difficulties while others focus on providing constructive pathways forward. Their conversation highlights how the most meaningful readings balance technical knowledge with compassion and intuition.

The episode also features a fascinating discussion about cosmic synchronicities, including the rare occurrence of two Virgo New Moons back-to-back and the upcoming partial solar eclipse. Whether you're considering getting your first reading or you're a practicing astrologer looking to refine your approach, this conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt insights into the sacred exchange that happens when someone interprets your cosmic blueprint.

Until next time, we invite you to connect with us on Patreon for additional resources and to share your Venus insights!

If you are interested in getting a reading from Jordan, you can email her at [email protected] or message us on Instagram @TheAstroStudyRoom 

Follow Ember’s embodiment journey on Instagram @emberfaemagic and message her for oracle card readings or just to say hi! 

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website. 

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The fiery energy of Mars governs everything from our deepest drives to how we fight our battles, both literal and metaphorical. Stepping beyond simplified notions of Mars as merely the planet of aggression, this episode delves into the multifaceted nature of this cosmic warrior and how it manifests uniquely in each of our lives.

We explore Mars as not just the initiator of action, but as the survivor, the strategist, and the protector. Drawing parallels between Mars energy and characters like Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games, we illuminate how Mars operates differently depending on its placement from the brute force of Aries to the transformative power of Scorpio. 

The conversation takes us through Mars's physical domain in our bodies, governing inflammation, immune response, and adrenal function, revealing the intricate connection between our physical vitality and this planetary energy. We untangle the complex relationships Mars forms across the zodiac through its essential dignities, explaining why Mars thrives in Capricorn yet struggles profoundly in Cancer, where its offensive protection conflicts with Cancer's defensive instincts.

For those looking to cultivate a deeper relationship with Mars, we offer practical approaches through crystals like red jasper and bloodstone, fiery herbs like cayenne and ginger, and movement practices that build and channel this powerful energy. We also examine how Mars retrograde periods invite us to reconsider our motivations and often turn battles inward, creating opportunities for profound reassessment of what truly drives us.

Whether you're just beginning to explore planetary energies or deepening an existing practice, this episode provides both theoretical understanding and practical tools to work with Mars constructively. Join us in discovering how to harness your inner warrior, channel your passions effectively, and transform conflict into purposeful action. Ready to ignite your Mars energy? Listen now and discover what your chart reveals about your deepest drives.

Until next time, we invite you to connect with us on Patreon for additional resources and to share your Venus insights!

If you are interested in getting a reading from Jordan, you can email her at [email protected] or message us on instagram @TheAstroStudyRoom 

Follow Ember’s embodiment journey on Instagram @emberfaemagic and message her for oracle card readings or just to say hi! 

Support the show

We would love to connect with all of you! Check out all of our content on TikTok and Instagram @theastrostudyroom

We also just launched our new YouTube channel and video episodes are coming up! https://www.youtube.com/@TheAstroStudyRoom

Come check out our free Patreon where we share extra journal prompts, ritual ideas, and other musings and behind the scenes content.

If you are interested in having an astrology consultation from Jordan, check out the services she offers! Make sure to follow her on TikTok too @mylifeasjordanrenee

Follow Ember for all things witchy embodiment and teaching you how to practice self love , but make it HOT on Instagram, Tik Tok, or YouTube @emberfaemagic, and don't miss out on taking her FREE quiz to find out what is holding you back from your Sensual Magick, and of course, sign up for her newsletter, The Pleasure Pages, your free dose of magic, movement, and self-love delivered to your inbox at her website.