Search for "eris internet"

We Need a Word For It

For language-obsessed Gemini-types everywhere, a beautiful book exists called There’s a Word For It. It’s a 300-page glossary of rarely-used and little-known words that stand for specific concepts. I checked the book this morning and I don’t think there’s a word for what Thursday’s…

Mars Conjunct Chiron & ‘Toxic Masculinity’

Dear Friend and Reader: Today, our nearby planetary neighbor Mars is aligned with Chiron, the holistic planet of healing. The Mars-Chiron conjunction happens about once every two years, so while it occurs regularly, it’s a meaningful aspect. This time around, it’s happening in Aries. This is the third of three Mars-Chiron conjunctions while Chiron is … Read more

Mars Conjunct Chiron & ‘Toxic Masculinity’

Mars is necessary to get anything done. It’s about desire, initiative and motivation — and it’s almost always blamed on men. What is toxic masculinity? Is healing from these ideas possible?

Beyond the Tatters: The Springtime of Our Lives

Dear Friend and Reader: I’m not sure how to get through the collective amnesia of the past four years. I never really know how to speak to the trauma, collective and individual, that was inflicted on us. I’m not sure I want to be the one who adds up the costs we have all paid, … Read more