by maried

September 29, 2023

BRUJA & BUSINESS: September Should Have Been An invitation To Be Honest With Yourself

We all have a mentor in our life who tells the truth and nothing but the truth. Whether it’s an actual mentor or someone who gives great guidance, these mentor types tell it like it is and they won’t allow us to deny the truth. They keep us honest. September was a good month to tap into that divine guidance and take an in-depth look at your goals and visions.

Ask yourself if these things actually align with who you are and what you’re trying do in the world. If not, you are going to have to be willing to be honest with yourself; just like your mentor would.

September was about getting real and asking the tough questions: Is the business you conduct supporting you or are you operating out of scarcity and pretending these engagements support you when they do not?

As we glide into the last quarter of the year, we have to be truthful with ourselves about what works and what doesn’t. Let the next month be an invitation to continue to do so. Stay honest.

Aries (March 21- April 20)

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You can feel ventures coming to an end, yet you are still holding onto them. It is time. No, it’s actually past the time of letting go. Not a lot of people have a willingness to fight hard for ann endeavor and also put their whole heart into it. However, warriors need rest. This situation does not provide that opportunity. Let go and pour back into new initiatives.

Taurus (April 20 – May 21)

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The things you want are the things you can actually have Taurus. The business you are dreaming of is one you have the ability to create. The only thing blocking you from tapping in is your fears. Are you going to let your fears and anxiety constantly keep you bound to ways of being that don’t align with who you are anymore?

Gemini (May 21- June 21)

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You need to be more honest. The zodiac sign Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury. Mercury is the ruler of communication. Have you been speaking your truth and telling the truth in your work? Who benefits from your false narrative? Who benefits from your silence? If you want things to change for the better in your work life, you are going to have to figure out why you are hide behind untruths. Do you not believe in yourself?

Cancer (June 21 – July 23)

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You are a supportive person to everyone you work with but how are you to yourself? You’ve been neglecting taking care of yourself. You have been fooling people that everything is going okay when in reality you are feeling a bit overwhelmed and alone. Why don’t you ask for support from people you trust, talk to your therapist about your feelings, or take some time to journal and get to the bottom of what you are feeling. You deserve to be supported and encouraged too.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 23)

Take time this month to think about how you can make space for feeling whole. You need to feel like you can exist fully as yourself. If you spend a little time with yourself this month focusing on your needs, you won’t have to look outside of yourself for validation. Do you know that you are remarkable and talented? Or do you seek attention from other people to feel valued? Look within yourself.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 23)

Do you think you can try to find more time for yourself this month? That’s what you and your business needs. Honestly, we can learn alot from paying attention to the trees. As the season changes from summer to fall, the trees start to lose their leaves and focus on consuming energy. What tasks can you take off your plate in order to have more time for rest and pouring into yourself?

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 23)

Although Libra is the ruler of balance, you may be having a difficult time this month managing your responsibilities, priorities, and personal life. Everything that is demanding your attention isn’t necessarily important. Now is a good time to figure out a good time management plan to create harmony in your schedule. Get honest with yourself about your capacity.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 22)

You have a lot to offer and it is time to share it. If you want to build connections and community, you have to go out and be in connection and community with people. People are waiting to experience your ideas, hear your wisdom, and witness your creativity. Share yourself with the world. We are waiting for your magic boo!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 22)

You choosing to let go isn’t the same as giving up. Stepping away from this situation may leave you feeling defeated but that’s just your bruised ego talking. There are greater opportunities that align more with your overall vision for your life. You are currently fighting for something that does not serve you. Let it go.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20)

Give yourself permission to relax this month. Prioritize finding ways to rest. Rest ain’t always just sleeping. Rest could be reading a book for pleasure, binge watching your favorite show, or even having a solo date night with yourself with your phone on silent. You have a hard time taking a break. It’s time to.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 19)

This month is a time to be brave. Stop sugar coating how you are feeling and be honest. Some people need to hear the truth from you. Don’t disguise the truth with what you think they need to hear. People pleasing does not support your growth. Find the strength to be honest.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 21)

Have you been dreaming big enough Pisces? You may just get everything you desire. Be careful what you wish for this month because your words, your prayers, and your actions have power. Be honest about what it is that you want and write it down. It’s always helpful to see your goals so create a visual board to accompany it and be honest about them. Dream big and pray on nit.

BRUJA & BUSINESS: Your August Horoscope Invites You To Put Your Best Self Forward

by maried

August 17, 2023

BRUJA & BUSINESS: Your August Horoscope Invites You To Put Your Best Self Forward

When the great Toni Morrison wrote the words “you are your best thing,” she was speaking about loving, knowing, and believing in ourselves and our worth. As we usher into August, the month ruled by the sun, we are invited to tap deep down into the core of who we are and shine our brightest light.

Knowing your worth, means believing you have value—that you are worth it. This month gives us a warm invitation to bring our best selves forward—for the sake of our business and for the honoring of ourselves and our magic. This summer has had the hottest temperature our planet has ever experienced! August is a hot time for you to remember your self value and the value of your business

Let this month’s horoscopes be your guide on how we can love and believe in ourselves more. Take time this month to reflect on the following: Do you actually know how wonderful you are AND do you actually believe in yourself and the success of your business?

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Do you have time for yourself, sweet Aries? You’ve been outside, you’ve been mingling, and you’ve been mixing with everyone. BUT!…Have you created space this summer for deeply connecting with yourself ALONE? You have been around a lot of opinions and ideas that aren’t yours. This time alone will help you reset your heart and help you move forward with decisions for your business.

(April 20-May 21)

Take a deep breath in! Let it out. Then take another inhale and imagine everything that’s on your mind will sort itself out. Hold your breath for three seconds then exhale for as long as you can. Push the air out of your body. Push the stress away from you. Repeat as needed. You are feeling overwhelmed, Taurus, and you need to remember you are POWERFUL. Let this breath practice relax your nerves and mind. Remember, things will work and sort out in ways that support you.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Watch the way you speak to people. All communication ain’t good communication. Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury, which rules the way in which we communicate. Whatever has been bothering you is impacting your mood and ability to communicate with care. You might not have meant harm when you said that to that person, but your delivery came across as if you were. Have you said some mirror affirmations lately? Have you reminded yourself how wonderful you are? You are in deep need of a reset.

Cancer (June 21-July 23)

Let it go. If it is not aligned with you, don’t keep it attached to you. You have to start believing in yourself again! But are you willing to let go of what’s blocking you from shining your light? What could it be that is holding you back? Maybe it’s a person or maybe it’s a bad habit you can’t give up. Regardless of what it is, you have to be willing to let it go. You have to be willing to step out in your truth.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You can stop to rest, but now is not the time to take a break. Do you understand the difference? Yes, you can drink some water and get some sleep, but do not walk away from the path you are currently on. This is leading you toward where you need to be, Dear Leo. It is as if you’re taking a hike up a mountain and you’re almost at the top. Don’t put that project down and don’t abandon any self-care projects! Keep hiking!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 23)

Let things fall apart, sweet Virgo. By doing this, you are creating space for change. You need things to change. It might feel like things ain’t working out for you BUT things will work out for you if you let go. Let’s be honest! That business you are carrying is not yours. What you are holding on to is not yours to keep. Don’t resist what you need to let go of.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

Stop spending time thinking of what should have happened. You are living in the past and not moving forward. That situation does not dictate your abundance, but it could if you don’t stop overanalyzing the past. What lessons did this past situation teach you? What type of strategy can you build to protect yourself moving forward? Find a way to stop being stuck in the past.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)

Are you ignoring all the signs around you? You should pay attention to what the universe has been trying to tell you. You may have noticed the same things keep happening and the same message keeps finding you. Do you have to continue hearing things over and over and over again to believe them?

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

Success is your birthright. This month may be a good time to check in on your capacity. Do you have the structures in place to support your growth? Now is an ideal time to collect the supplies you need before your personal expansion. The success of your growth depends on having the right structures in place. Is the team built the way you want it? Have you upgraded that certification? Before you continue pushing forward, stop and make sure you have all that you need.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Stop brainstorming. You can have a 1000-and-one ideas but are you ever going to act on them? Everyone loves your creativity and thoughtfulness, sweet Capricorn. We would also love it if you move forward with an idea out of the brainstorming phase. What is stopping you from taking the initiative to see a project through? Are you afraid that it won’t be successful? Or are you not able to plan time to take things to the next level? You don’t need to think of another thing! You just need to do it.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

You have been going against your inner wisdom. This is self -sabotage. Why don’t you trust yourself? Have you noticed how things don’t go well when you go against what you feel is right? You’ve felt defeated lately because you have not been listening to yourself. Stop listening to others on this subject. It always takes you down the wrong route. Bet on yourself. Believe in yourself.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 21)

Make space in your life for a miracle to come in. You’ve been stalling on making a decision and it’s for a good reason. Maybe the choice you need to make is something completely different than what you expected. The answer to your situation could be something you never imagined. Are you making space in your life for something unexpected? Get ready for it to come in. It is something that you need.

Bruja & Business: July Horoscope Warns Against All Work And No Pleasure

by maried

July 16, 2023

Bruja & Business: July Horoscope Warns Against All Work And No Pleasure

As descendants of enslaved Africans, the word “freedom” stirs up a lot of emotions. Our ancestors knew a life of hard work and sacrifice. Freedom to them meant dreaming of a future for themselves and their descendants where rest, joy, and pleasure was a part of their daily routines.

Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, gives us space to honor and celebrate our ancestors’ strength and contributions to our survival. Our deceased loved ones endured hardship and still imagined living in a world where pleasure was our collective reality.

The concept of freedom includes more than just the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. There’s also joy and pleasure wrapped up in being free, too. What’s the point of freedom if we ain’t enjoying ourselves, too?

This month, take the time to explore what freedom looks like for you. Imagine what freedom looks like to you outside of entrepreneurship and financial commitments. Are you taking time to celebrate yourself? Are you engaging in things that bring you happiness and pleasure? Let this month’s horoscopes be your guide to leaning into the pleasure you deserve.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Don’t you think it’s about damn time you had a little fun? You deserve it, beloved. Your dedication to your business and your community is impeccable! BUT what about your dedication to yourself? Your joy? Your rest? Do you know that you don’t always have to work to deserve some self-care? July is begging you to go out and have some fun. Spend some time with yourself that isn’t related to business needs.

Taurus (April 20-May 21)

Stop! Do NOT plan that trip. As much as you would like to be somewhere far away, you’re just avoiding the real problem. Vacation isn’t going to solve it. You have to be honest with yourself about what is making you unhappy. You have to sit down and face the truth, Taurus. Ask yourself, in what ways am I hindering my ability to grow? This could be spiritually, emotionally, or even with the decisions you are making around your business. Why are you avoiding working on yourself?

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

You’re not where you want to be. Pay attention to how you feel in the environments you are in. Do you feel supported? Do you feel like you can trust who you are around? It’s not your fear that’s making you feel that way, it’s your intuition. Listen to what it is saying. Time to move on. Don’t make things work that ain’t working.

Cancer (June 21-July 23)

If you want a soft life, you have got to take care of yourself. Taking care of yourself, Cancer, looks like knowing when to let things go. Can you actually do that? You are tired because you are wearing too many hats and in charge of too many projects. Everyone loves a supporter but not a micromanager. Which are you? Take some things off of your workload and it will still get done. You need the rest, boo. Did you hear me? You need to rest, boo.

Leo (July 23-August 23)

Some things are falling out of alignment. Are you going to let them go or hold on? Your core values no longer match the commitments you have made to others. As we grow, our needs start to change. You are longing for a community of like-minded people. You want connection, not obligation. You have permission to be this new version of yourself, and that requires letting things not for you fall away.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 23)

You need to find time to be alone.The question isn’t should you take time off, but instead how can you step away without everything falling apart when you do? Sweet Virgo, you are strategic. Don’t just make a business plan, make a very good damn plan. You need this time alone to restore and renew yourself.

Libra ( Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

Have you imagined a different reality for yourself, Libra? Maybe you’ve been feeling out of business balance lately because your needs have changed. It’s time to experiment and create new ways to support yourself. You don’t have to continue operating in ways that don’t serve you anymore.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)

You don’t belong at that table. That table is raggedy and on its last leg. Scorpio, you are talented at telling the truth. If things are not a good fit, let people know the absolute truth. The reason you don’t belong at that table has nothing to do with your skill, experiences, and voice. You know when something isn’t genuine. Aligning yourself with that project would go against what your gut is telling you. Tell them no when they ask you to join them.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

What you need right now, Sagittarius, is the courage to change. You need to give yourself permission to be openly curious. We learn new things about ourselves when we allow ourselves the space for exploration and curiosity. If you want to invite more joy and pleasure into your life, you need to make changes. Allow yourself to be curious.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Fill your schedule up with as much rest and pleasure as you can this month. There are so many opportunities and who says you can’t do all of them? Don’t worry too much about spending too much time out with friends. You’ve worked hard this year and deserve a break. Go ahead and plan a day or three away from the office to just lay in bed.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)

Stop being hesitant. If it brings you joy, you should do it. You’re in the way of what could bless you. Did you hear me? You are in the way of your blessing. Stop being hesitant to move toward what you want. Your anxiety is getting in the way. If you want to go and do a thing, go out and do a thing. Doing it is the only way to know if you’ll like it. Go do it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 21)

Get ready for an unexpected opportunity. If you can dream it—it can be a reality. Have you ever sat down and made a vision board for yourself? This month write down your wildest dreams and hopes for yourself. It might seem unrealistic, but miracles happen all the time. Something good is going to happy for you, you just have to believe it to be true.

The Business Forecast: What’s Your Horoscope Telling You About Your Business Dealings?

by maried

June 11, 2023

The Business Forecast: What’s Your Horoscope Telling You About Your Business Dealings?

It’s June and we’ve reached the midpoint of the year. It’s a good time to explore the health of your business. Is your budget where it needs to be? Are you on the path to meet your quarterly goals? Have you checked in on your business forecast? Are your projections on track?

These are good questions to reflect on this month, as we transition into the second half of the year. Make space on your calendar to lean in on your business horoscope.

This month take the time to adjust and create a strategy that will support your goals throughout the year. The halfway mark of the year is a good time to assess if your expectations for 2023 are aligned with what your reports and data is telling you. If the math ain’t mathing, create a plan.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, hire support. Taking the time now to assess your goals will prepare you for success for the coming months. Now, let’s get into this business forecast and horoscope for the month of June.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

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You’re way overdue on launching that new idea. You’ve spent enough months, maybe even years, researching and building a dynamic strategy. Let’s be honest Aries, you are over prepared. The only thing that’s stopping you from moving forward is you!

It’s time to launch, stop holding back.

Taurus (April 20 – May 21)

The next level of your success requires support. It is time to invest in that training program, mentorship or learning course. Taurus, you know what your strengths are and you also know where you can improve. Invest in some training. A few courses will better prepare you for the blessings coming your way.

Gemini (May 21 – June 21)

Have you thought about hiring someone to help out on that project? You can do it by yourself, but do you really need to? You have the budget to add more members to your team. Do it. Distributing the tasks with others will give you more time to focus on other areas of your life. Don’t use all of your energy working in a silo.

Cancer (June 21 – July 23)

If you’ve been hesitant about going into partnership with another person, don’t be. It’s going to work out in your favor. Be very clear in the contract what your expectations are for each other. Also, be proactive about scheduling check-ins to make sure you all are on the same page. It’ll work out only if you all communicate clearly.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 23)

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It’s time to part ways with that project. The bad luck that’s been happening is an indication that this isn’t a good fit for your investment. It might be hard to step away, but it is time to do so. Cut your losses!

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 23)

Don’t be afraid to invest your money, Virgo. You are currently holding on a little, too, tightly to your money. Do you think it is going to blow away? There are opportunities presented to you that are risk-free and still you won’t commit. How are you planning on growing and strengthening your business if you aren’t willing to invest? Lean into what this horoscope is trying to tell you.

Libra ( Sept. 23 – Oct. 23)

Libra, now is a good time to plan to pay off some debt. If you aren’t able to put money towards a balance today, set a plan to have it done by the end of the year. We’re halfway through the year and should already start thinking of 2024. Clearing up debt allows your business to take on additional projects without there being a big financial strain.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 22)

Take some time off. You’ve been working hard on this project and it’s starting to feel overwhelming. The break away could help clear your mind and bring new fresh ideas to help the situation. Taking a step back and heeding this horoscope will give you a new perspective.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 – Dec. 22)

Sagittarius, you are a visionary and good at coming up with ideas. This is your superpower. Don’t forget that generating ideas and business strategies is your talent. You may have hit a creative block recently. Don’t let that stress you. Spend a little time alone doing things that you love and watch how the ideas start flowing back.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20)

Have you picked a mentee yet because It is time for you to start mentoring the talent around you. You’re a great leader however you’re ready to step back and give space to new voices in your business industry. This is your calling.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 19)

Make this upcoming project a collaboration with other people in your same business industry. You want to be in community with people Aquarius and not in competition. Working together with people on this business project would strengthen your connection and network.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 21)

Pick your battles. Now is not the time to fight against the business plan your partners have in place. Let them take the lead on this strategy and tell them your concerns with the plan. If they are unwilling to understand, don’t argue with them. Some people learn better when they fail.