Somewhere over the rainbow… miracles happen! Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash
On Wednesday 23rd of November, at 10:57 pm GMT, the Sun and the Moon will have a chat at 1° of Sagittarius thus creating a potent New Moon. On the same day, Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius and also the good luck, positivity and expansion planet turns direct in Pisces, a sign that suits it! It may feel like a burden is taken off of our chest or that we can finally get our head above the deep waters of introspection.
Why is this New Moon so significant?
First because it is happening right after the intense and somehow destructive Scorpio x Eclipse season. We probably had to face some deep truths, let go of situations or people in order to start again on a clean slate. It might have felt suffocating, reality shattering and a lot like, well, let’s say it, dying inside. So this New Moon works like a shot of both endorphins and dopamine and it is absolutely needed (and welcome).
Then, this New Moon is having a conversation with Jupiter (that is going direct again) and it means two things: a. optimism is making a come back, b. this day is the luckiest of the whole 2022 year.
And at last but not least, this New Moon is occuring in a mutable fire sign that stands for freedom, inspiration, expansion, projects, future plans… And if you were still emotionally drained and all grey and gloomy, the Archer is here to remind you that you must shine your light brighter to dispel darkness. Only you can do it for you my darling. You are a powerful being and wonderful achievements await. Keep faith in miracles for they are real.
As always, you can find some insight about the areas that will be most likely impacted by the lunation. You can check your Sun, Moon and Ascendant signs!
Wishing you lots of fun, projects and success along this happy celestial event!
Or how to make space before the Universe does it for you!
With a bang! Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash
On November 8th at 11:01 AM (GMT), the Moon at 16° of Taurus will be opposing the Sun at 16° of Scorpio thus forming a powerful Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Taurus. Full Moons represent a time of release: the Moon shines bright over matters we must improve, situations we must move away from and toxic habits or people we must let go of. A total lunar eclipse on top of all this is like a double dose of your favourite liquor: it hits you once when you finish your glass and a second time when you least expect it!
This Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse occurs on the Taurus-Scorpio axis of the zodiac. It highlights material possessions, self-worth and self-value, comfort, love, introspection and finances.
Along with the intensity of these themes go the notions of destiny (North Node in Taurus), sudden and unexpected shifts (Uranus in Taurus), deeply rooted emotions (Moon in Taurus), inner transformation (Sun in Scorpio), karmic balance (South Node in Scorpio), intricate relationships (Venus in Scorpio) and communication (Mercury in Scorpio). Adding a total lunar eclipse to these topics is asking the question: where exactly in my life things/situations/patterns have to die, shift or disappear so I can get a bright and beautiful rebirth?
Keeping in mind these keywords: change, surprise, love, karma, fate, death and rebirth, here are the horoscopes for each zodiac sign. As always, read your big 3 (Sun, Rising and Moon signs).
Aries: Sudden realisations may happen in the way you value yourself and how much you think you’re worth in relation to your job, finances and material comfort. If you’ve been underestimating yourself or self-deprecating, it’s time to change and see your worth for what it truly is. Remember your past achievements and everything you’ve been able to handle until now. You can do it! Stop your limiting beliefs.
Taurus: Who are you and above all, who do you want to be? You can expect some ‘aha’ moment when it comes to your identity, your core persona and your true self. What habits have you taken out of laziness? What mask have you been wearing to please other people? What needs to be released so you can be and feel yourself? These deep questions will open the door to a bright and powerful new you.
Gemini: Ha! Those subconscious messages that won’t let you sleep… For once, you can decipher them, because this lunar event brings some tools to understand what has been in your mind and yet hidden all this time. Where have you been self-sabotaging? And why? What scares you deeply must be confronted so you can move on. You might receive some insights to unlock the mysteries of your soul.
Cancer: Change of plans is on the horizon! The future you envisioned could be drastically modified if it doesn’t resonate with evolution and improvement. Some of your friendships may be strengthened while some people might be let go of. What is not helpful for your growth, destiny and future needs to be put aside and this Full Moon gives you the perfect amount of courage and rebellion to act accordingly.
Leo: Your social status and career are under the spotlight with this lunation. If your foundations are fair and square, you could be nicely surprised and have a promotion or reach a long awaited goal. If you experience some lack in career or finances, you shall find what or who has been a block all this time and proceed to overcome the situation. Recognition is likely to happen if you’re in a field that suits you.
Virgo: Whether it’s a long-distance journey or a brand new philosophy book, something will shift in your mind and open the doors of perception in a way you’re not accustomed to. Expect sudden awakenings in your belief system and life principles. What kind of thoughts have you been harnessing and were they authentic enough or resonating with your true mind? If they were forming bigger blocks than solutions, it’s now time to switch them!
Libra: Oh, the things we do for love or jealousy! Time to take a good look at your carnal desires and intense relationships. Are they serving you or depleting you from your energy and optimism? If the relationship is not right for you, you can be sure it will change or disappear. Your shared resources are under the limelight, any imbalance or shortcoming will be addressed so you can start again on a clean slate. Deep conversation with your other half could bring quick understanding.
Scorpio: It’s time to look closely at your contracts and partnerships of all sorts and see if there’s anything outdated or unfair. Have you been over-giving or overdoing? Or have you tried to do less and get more advantages? In both cases, it’s likely to change in a sudden or even unexpected manner. It may feel uncomfortable and disturbing at first but you know it will unravel harmoniously later on! Some partners (work related or not) will be out of your life if you’ve outgrown them and that’s for the best.
Sagittarius: What kind of bad habits or toxic patterns should you change in your routine? What kind of unhealthy foods or situations have you been into? The skies are asking you to leave behind what’s detrimental to you on a daily basis and at work with your colleagues. Some truths might come up in professional conversations and make you cut lose some work-related relationships. If you don’t act now to take care of yourself, this Full Moon will help you (and it may feel awkward).
Capricorn: You can expect a big shift in your romance, creativity and fun area. You may have been focusing on serious matters, work and annoying tasks but this is going to change. La luna is highlighting the path to creative ideas and fun (that you can implement in your work as well)! Any love relationship that is not for your highest good will exit, one way or another. Inspiration might appear swiftly through flashes or vivid imagery, take the first step towards it, you will feel refreshed and renewed.
Aquarius: Home is where the heart is as they say. So the question is: how does home feel like to you? You may have the urge to redecorate your space, move the furniture around or even look for a new place. If you ever felt suffocating in between your house walls, the time is right for a change. A maternal figure could help you see clearly (and even bring solutions to) what has been missing in your home life. Relationships with the mother are realigned for your well-being.
Pisces: Readjustments take place in your day-to-day communication, especially with neighbours, your community and siblings. You’ll understand very clearly what people want from you and you may discover good souls that will become part of your tribe. On the other hand, some disappointments are likely to be felt and you may let go of some ‘friends’. In any case, communication will show you what you need to see. An unexpected short-distance trip could occur, some kind of last-minute booking and it’s perfect now!
There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.
October 31st marks the exact midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice in the Northern hemisphere. From the Celtic celebration Samhain to the trick or treat and Jack-o’-lantern displays of Halloween, this day has always carried significance and magic.
In almost every culture this date represents the thinning of the veil and the chance to connect to the other side, the realm of the dead. Whether we believe in it or not, it’s nonetheless a good time to think about our ancestors and honour them for having walked this earth before we did.
If you feel the call to celebrate Samhain, here is a ritual that does not require many tools.
Connect to your ancestors
find a picture of the person (people) you want to reconnect with or an object that belonged to them
light a white candle and grab a notebook or a piece of paper
take a few minutes to settle, breathe deeply and gaze at the flame with the intention of connecting with your passed loved one(s)
think about the guidance you want or need to receive while carrying the picture or the object and breathe deeply
if anything comes to your mind (lyrics, a word or expression, a colour, an image…), write it down or draw it because it brings answers or direction to your current situation, if you feel nothing, just thank your ancestor(s) and write a gratitude list
sit in this quiet meditative practice and keep the candle lit as long as possible
when you’re ready to go back to your day or night, put a lid on the flame to extinguish it and thank your surroundings, ancestors and yourself for taking this time
Happy Halloween or Samhain!
An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself.
Or how to meet fate for a necessary transformation!
Bloomin’! Photo by Boris Smokrovic on Unsplash
On October 25th, at 10.48 PM (GMT), the Sun and the Moon will be sitting together at 2° in the sign of Scorpio creating a very intense New Moon. It is also a partial solar eclipse (as the Moon comes between the Earth and the Sun) and this New Moon occurs in Scorpio, the sign ruling the South Node (aka soul contracts and karma) since January 18th, 2022. And to spice up this already pungent cocktail, Venus will be conjunct both the Sun and the Moon on October 25th bringing a zest of emotional questioning. Did we think we would have it easy? No. Are we freaking out? A bit.
How can we deal (or stay more or less sane) with this celestial event?
Scorpio is a very profound and powerful sign: it dives deep into the abyss of the psyche to spring back renewed and refreshed. However, the journey is rarely an easy one and something must be left or even given up in order to come back properly. An eclipse on top of that intensity makes things even deeper, as the word eclipse itself comes from the Greek word ekleipo, meaning to abandon. This New Moon is associated with fate: new beginnings will take place for sure and if you’re not eager to clean up and get ready for them, destiny will do the job. So what should be left behind or removed for us to transform and become better versions of ourselves?
In which area of your life will this New Moon Solar Eclipse impact you? Which sector will be energetically purged? Where will we feel a massive transformation? Take a look at your Sun, Moon, Ascendant and Venus signs to get some insight.
Aries: shared finances or resources, taxes, partner’s possessions, sexuality, regeneration
Taurus: relationships, partnerships, contracts, marriage or divorce, justice
Gemini: daily work and service, mundane tasks, routine, physical health, pets
Me, myself and I (in a good, healthy way)! Photo by Giulia Bertelli on Unsplash
On October 9th at 9.54 pm UTC, the Moon will be at 16° of Aries, opposing the Sun at 16° of Libra. In other words, the skies give us a potent Full Moon in Aries. As you may already know (or feel!), Full Moons represent the climax of a moon cycle and they shine bright on certain areas of our lives to help us implement healthy changes or habits. They always bring their lot of emotions and tension: what has changed since we started the cycle? What has been fulfilled? What is yet to come?
This particular Full Moon is happening in Aries, highlighting the Aries/Libra axis. Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, the initiator of all things, the momentum we all need is also the sign of the self and the ego On the opposite side of the wheel stands Libra, the sign of relations, justice, social equality and diplomacy. When we decode the stars language, this lunar event invites us to ponder: how do we express ourselves (Aries) in our relationships (Libra)? How can the ‘I am’ (Aries) find harmony in social interactions (Libra)? How can our power (Aries) support fairness and equity (Libra)?
Keeping these general questions in mind, here are the horoscopes for each zodiac sign. As always, take a look at your big 3 (Sun, Ascendant and Moon signs!)
Aries: This Full Moon is happening in your sector of identity, ego, deep sense of self. This is a beautiful time to assert yourself and take action in any area of your life you’ve been feeling stuck or stagnant. The momentum is here and it’s real so take that leap of faith or at least the first baby steps towards your dreams! You hold the power to make things manifest into your reality, don’t doubt yourself and be bold! You won’t regret it!
Taurus: The Full Moon is here to switch on the light of your subconscious, deeply rooted beliefs, far away dreams and self-undoing. It may feel uncomfortable because the Moon is asking you to face some of your hidden subconscious fears or patterns: where have you been self-sabotaging your progress? What actions can you take to connect your inner spiritual life with a pragmatic and tangible approach?
Gemini: This lunation is all about friendships, social interactions, goal setting and your future self. You may be busy at that time, playing the social butterfly and meeting new people! Any new encounter could prove quite beneficial for your future plans and some interactions might bring the info that was missing for you to achieve something. Listen, be open to various points of view and don’t judge too hastily!
Cancer: The Full Moon appears in your career and social status sector, inviting you to finally communicate your needs and start afresh. You can be whoever you want and your professional life will benefit a bold move. Don’t hide and ask yourself: what do you want to achieve professionally? What are your strong skills and how can you use them now? What kind of training do you need to climb the ladder? The time is right to boost any professional venture!
Leo: Your approach to life, philosophy, higher education or even religious beliefs is highlighted. The Full Moon may have you think deeply about the world with the idea of changing it for the better. Aries being a friendly sign to yours, you might feel very ready to confront various ideas and concepts and learn a lot about different philosophies of life. You could even have a light-bulb or Eureka moment and finding answers to an old question. If you can, travel or go on an adventure, it will do wonders!
Virgo: This Full Moon occurs in your sector of shared resources and money, intimacy and the everlasting cycle of death and rebirth. La Luna is clearly asking you to look closely at your shared resources: is equality at the center of your finances? What changes could you implement to start afresh or on a clean slate in your intimate relationships? You have the strength to face that and to readjust or reinforce your position in these areas.
Libra: The Aries Full Moon is happening in your sector of partnerships, contracts, social relationships and diplomacy. You may have felt under pressure lately, overwhelmed with giving too much of your energy and being out of balance and alignment. This lunation invites you to recenter and refocus on yourself. If you feel great, your innate sense of diplomacy will be flowing and any partnership will benefit that! Time to readjust your time, energy and identity so you can bring harmony to your relationships.
Scorpio: La luna shines bright on your daily life, tasks, work and health: are you paying enough attention to yourself and your needs or do you work automatically to avoid something? The way we approach each day can be fulfilling or detrimental, especially when we ignore our needs. This Full Moon is a friendly reminder: your health is essential, you matter! Is there balance between you personal and professional life? If not, it’s time to put some boundaries in place and gift yourself some well-deserved ‘me time’.
Sagittarius: This Full Moon is happening in your romance, love and creativity area and it feels very comfy in your sign. How enjoyable it is when you follow your intuition and inspiration! If you have felt stuck, uninspired or lacking creativity, this is the moment to reconnect to what you love. Have a date with yourself first: where in your life could you bring more pleasure? And if your heart is taken, you could have a pleasant conversation and a great time with your other half! Any relation with children can improve significantly if you give them space to be themselves!
Capricorn: Your home, family and matriarchal relationships sector is under the spotlight with this Full Moon. You might have been quite shy to express yourself or may have felt trapped in your home or in a role among your family members. The Moon is whispering to you the word authenticity. It is safe to be yourself and to feel comfy and cosy at home so please, take any action towards these goals, you won’t be disappointed! From heartfelt conversations to home interior improvement, you’ll feel ease and simplicity enter your life.
Aquarius: La luna is settling in your communication, short trips, neighbours and siblings sector. Whether it’s with siblings, cousins, neighbours or local shop owners, the way you interact is essential: your quick-wit and out-of-the-box thinking will be noticed and remembered. Any written or oral communication is very beneficial and your ideas may reach people further than you can imagine. Conversations will be flowy and pleasant and any short trip could be fruitful, especially a last minute booked one!
Pisces: This Full Moon is here to remind you that material possessions and self-worth are as necessary as a rich and intense spiritual life! It’s okay to approach life in a more tangible or pragmatic manner and you’re invited to assert yourself in areas that are normally too down-to-earth for you. Don’t forget that it takes the mind, the body and the soul to fully experience life on Planet Earth. If you’ve been contemplating purchasing something for a long time, it could be nice to finally buy it (if you have the means!), it will bring pleasure to your senses!
Wishing all you of you a happy Full Moon, may the skies support your actions and real self!
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
You are the twelfth and last sign of the zodiac wheel dear Pisces. Your compassion, gentleness and inspiration are unmatched!
You’re intuitive: as the last water and last mutable sign, you navigate situations and energies with an acute sensitivity and you have enormous amounts of empathy. You feel people and environments as soon as you encounter them and your deep emotional nature makes you a soulful and caring person. You often perceive the pain or suffering in others and this trait enhances your healing abilities. You are very creative: when you connect deeply to the universal soul or consciousness, you demonstrate striking artistic talents. Like all mutable signs, you’re able to merge with the energies that are surrounding you and embrace a multiplicity of opinions and emotions.
In Tarot, you’re The Moon: associated with the subconscious and idealism, this card illustrates the mysteries, illusions and uncertainty that are all around us. Of course Pisces, you feel at home in such an atmosphere as you’re quite the mystic one! On the card, the two towers as well as the dog and the wolf represent practicality (or domestication) and imagination (or wildness), the aspects you need to unite to express your beautiful oneness and transcend all human limitations. You represent the feet: this is the only part that can ground you when your mind and thoughts are accessing higher realms of consciousness!
With Neptune as your ruler, you’re all about dreams, mysticism and secrets. You possess an outstanding intuition and you can prove very psychic at times. You enjoy escaping into a fantasy world of your own making and can spend hours daydreaming about an ideal life. This comes with the downside of being hurt by a harsh reality and having trouble focusing on mundane tasks. At you’re finest, you’re helpful to others and love to be of service. Your compassion and emotional intelligence can heal many broken souls and your ability to listen to people without judgement makes you a great friend. When your shadow side overwhelms you, you become moody, evasive and impressionable or easily scared.
Your lessons in this lifetime dear Pisces are to live in the here and now even though what you see is aggravating (vanishing into your secret world won’t make reality change or disappear) and to channel your creativity, empathy and dreaminess into pragmatic solutions so you can truly make the world we live in a better place!
Pisces Key Words
compassion
intuition
dreams
creativity
illusion
sensitivity
kindness
fluidity
deception
mysticism
transcendence
universality
vagueness
They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
You are the eleventh sign of the zodiac wheel dear Aquarius. Your individuality, originality and humanism are unmatched!
You’re innovative: as the last air and last fixed sign, you love approaching life with cleverness and rationality but you also demonstrate unconventional and out-of-the-box thinking. Independent and future–oriented, you don’t shy away from rebellious or even revolutionary ideas. You are friendly and a free–thinker and these qualities create a sociable and comfy atmosphere for people to express themselves. You enjoy intelligent and fast–paced conversations and have a great curiosity for various and sometimes unusual topics. You try to remain objective in all situations and to find inventive solutions to any problem.
In Tarot, you are The Star: a naked woman under a starry sky is kneeling in front of a pond, holding a cup in each hand. This illustrates your sincerity and spirituality: when you can associate truth and rationality with intuition and imagination , you’re able to create a hopeful future. Innovative ideas for the greater good of all species come when you’re embodying the purest and most genuine version of yourself. You won’t be a true genius if you don’t fuse your brilliant mind with a candid heart.
With Uranus as your ruler, you do not fear eccentricity and take pleasure in imagining all sorts of ingenious and avant–garde theories. Even though you are interested in scientific and technological approaches, you add bits and bobs of rebellion and offbeat thinking to your life. You may have very different (if not antagonistic) groups of friends and you very much enjoy this diversity. You are a big defender of solidarity and progressive human rights and your reasoning about these significant themes is sometimes unpredictable or erratic. If people have trouble following or validating your ideas, you can become detached, unemotional, conflicting and cold. You represent the calves and ankles: you attach the lower body to the ground so your intellect can reach the outer space!
Your lessons in this lifetime dear Aquarius are first to take some time to focus on yourself (when uncertainty hits you, you’re lost, scatterbrained and unable to reason and to think on your feet) and second to take more responsibility for your words and actions: what you say moves people in ways you don’t imagine and what was uttered or done tactlessly or without emotion can’t be deleted.
You’re the tenth sign of the zodiac wheel dear Capricorn. Your wisdom, self–mastery and patience are unmatched!
You are responsible: as the last earth and last cardinal sign, you’re all about investing time in projects with carefulness and prudence. You are disciplined and respectful of your surroundings and as an earth sign, you like practicality and organisation. You’re the mountain goat, you can reach the top of the mountain if you stay focused and take baby steps. Your ambition and drive to succeed are very high and you’re not afraid to put on the work to achieve your goals. People often forget that you have a fish tail: your intuition is off the charts but you tend to dismiss it and concentrate on tangible work.
In Tarot, you’re The Devil: a half-goat, half-man figure with vampire bat wings holds two humans enchained. This card illustrates your tendencies to be obsessed (with work or materialism) and to feel restricted in your potential and even depressed by a lack of freedom and independence. It also shows that your sensual side is limited by your self-imposed beliefs. The message here is to be aware of your shadows and find balance in every area of your life. As always, the middle way prevails.
With Saturn as your ruler, you know, more than anyone else, the importance of patience, persistence and authenticity. Time is at work and you can’t control it but if you’re true to yourself and create meaningfully, you’ll reap wonderful rewards. Nothing comes free and lessons must be learnt if one wants to advance: these saturnian rules are yours to remember. You represent the bones, teeth, skin and knees: all of them are altered by time but are steady structures carrying us till the end of physical life. The heaviness of your ruler makes you a very serious and disciplined creature, however, you can display a very funny side (dry humour is your jam), impressive amounts of sensuality and deep insight and clairvoyance. You also care a lot for your loved ones and show them a parental protective side. At your lowest, you exhibit pessimistic tendencies, coldness and isolation.
Your lessons in this lifetime dear Capricorn are to make space for fun and pleasure more often (being serious and professional all the time may transform you into a cold-hearted machine) and to reconnect with your intuition, inner child and the divine flow of life (when you master the blend of instinct, playfulness and determination, you’re the most powerful version of yourself!)
You’re the ninth sign of the zodiac wheel dear Sagittarius. Your adventurous spirit, enthusiasm for discoveries and good humour are unmatched!
You are broadminded: as the third mutable and third fire sign, you enjoy a fresh approach to life and passionate people and beliefs. You are chatty, philosophical and optimistic: your zest for life and fun is contagious! You’re always ready for your next trip or adventure and you deeply cherish freedom and independence. You’re spontaneous and outspoken which makes you a great friend and travel companion. With you, life is compelling and you’re so future-oriented that you take pleasure in trying a bunch of new things quite often.
In Tarot, you’re The Temperance: the figure of an angel is blending water and fire into two cups, one foot on the ground, the other in the water. Very much like this illustration, you’re able to mix various ideas and concepts and you need different experiences to feel whole. Your power is in your ability to stay grounded while going with the flow of life and divine energies.
With Jupiter as your ruler, you could not be luckier! You are the inspired and collected fire, like the arrow of your glyph, you see the big picture and target your next steps easily. Once your mind is made up, your passion and focus are ignited and nothing can prevent you from reaching your destination. You represent the thighs: on your quest for expansion and a better version of yourself (and life in general), you’re ready to walk the distance and your endurance is strong! You are sometimes so fervent in your beliefs and ideals that you can be reckless, tactless with people, moralistic and judgemental.
Your lessons in this lifetime dear Sagittarius are to acquire patience even when you’re excited about a project or when life is frantic or annoying (balance will help you shoot your arrows more precisely and avoid exaggerated situations) and to be more careful in your communication with others (not everyone can take a blunt truth out of the blue!).
Sagittarius Key Words
aspiration
knowledge
exploration
change
honesty
versatility
spontaneity
adventure
carelessness
arrogance
prejudice
philosophy
cheerfulness
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
You are the eighth sign of the zodiac wheel dear Scorpio. Your intensity, magnetism and intuition are unmatched!
You are penetrating: as the second water and third fixed sign, you have an immense intuitive power as well as a strong determination. You are observant, seductive and profound: you notice energies and feel powerful emotions, you are (and rightfully so!) the detective of the zodiac! You are fulfilled and complete when the conversations are deep, passionate and transformative. Death of the ego/the persona and rebirth are an art you master and diving deep into dark waters does not scare you anymore. Complexity is what makes you so charismatic and hypnotic.
In Tarot, you’re The Death card: you know how painful and destructive endings are, however, you also understand that from a clean slate, fresh and meaningful situations can appear. On the card, a skeleton is on a white horse, stepping over dead bodies and carrying a black flag adorned with the white rose of purification. On the background, the sun is rising to signal new beautiful beginnings. This power of reinvention is a strong scorpionic skill and regeneration is your super power. You represent the reproductive organs: what could be better to show your desire along with your ability to create life!
With Pluto as your ruler, you don’t fear darkness or loneliness for you know they are necessary passages towards renewal. You have strong survival instincts and show perseverance even when the environment seems hostile. You can display creativity and spirituality when you feel at ease and like Hades to Persephone, you’re very loyal to those you love. When you feel threatened or unsafe, you can turn into an obsessive creature and exhibit jealous, vengeful or self–destructive behaviours.
Your lessons in this lifetime dear Scorpio are to balance your extreme emotions for your own sake (diving always this deep is exhausting and often more destructive than helpful) and to learn how to let go when situations or surroundings are toxic (you don’t need to sacrifice yourself!).