12/6: The Friday Five
+ prescriptions for today's rabble-rousing numerology 💥
Happy December! Happy 12/6, a 9 day, which when added to our yearly number of 8, gives us an overall core value of 17/8. First and foremost, you’ve reached a digital resting point. Take a deep breath, right here, right now. Take two maybe.
Today could feel momentous. It could feel combustible. It could feel even insurmountable! Especially towards the end of a week of heavy and chaotic global events: [please click all links with caution and discernment] the declaration of martial law by the could-be impeached president of South Korea, a 7.0 earthquake with a (canceled) tsunami warning off the coast of Northern California, the public murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO in New York, and historic, but deeply activating court cases in both the United States and France.
The numerology of today also aligns with that of the Full Moon in Gemini, which exacts on the 15th. Currently in Aquarius—another air sign—the moon is waxing towards its first snag of the cycle, and adding even more complex flavor to the present moment is Mercury’s cazimi (the midpoint in its retrograde cycle) with the Sun in fiery Sagittarius, and Mars, the ruler of action and drive, stationing retrograde in the solar-powered sign of Leo—another fire sign. The sky is skying! It’s busy! So perhaps some medicine for today lies in the full moon prescriptions found in December’s newsletter on choosing your own adventure:
Think back on the entirety of 2024: What goals, if any, did you set? What’s come to fruition and still needs to be acknowledged? What’s still in progress? What actions can you take towards those goals right now? What habits, behaviors and routines need to change in order to create space for further effort? What pieces of your desires have died off and need to be released? Do breathwork. Write your own monologue or soliloquy. Have a good cry. Be in your body. Focus on peace. Rest. Renewal. Rebirth. Practice hope in community. Move slowly. Take good care.
Whichever poison you pick, remember today will pass, and tomorrow will come. Now will fold into the next, just as waves kiss the sandy shoreline before returning to the salted seas. Eight insists on infinity, but the limitations of the unfurling of time is a key lesson of the number nine—one that will be ever-present with us next year, in 9-ruled 2025. Stay present, stay alert, stay flexible, stay connected.
Some announcements before The Friday Five:
There is no new episode of Call Your Coven this week, due to chronic illnesses running amok in our theurgical trinity. Please use this brief break to catch up on this month’s forecast: December 2024: Hope Is in Community.
Marriage By the Numbers: Planning Your Wedding Using Numerology is officially available! Shipping starts next week, but you can order anytime.
It’s not too late to prepare for the future with my latest offerings — 2025 & You: A Recorded Reading for Your Year Ahead and DAILY DIGITS: A 2025 Agenda for Magical Makers. (PS. The daily planner is included in your individual reading, so only buy it twice if you love me very much!)
Until the end of the year, you can subscribe as a paid pal here at SITS for 25% off forever! In 2025, your investment will bring you weekly numerological forecasts for your yearly cycle number, and quarterly insights from the tarot on the solstices and equinoxes, in addition to first dibs on future offerings, and access to The Soup™ Discord server (which opens back up on 12/28!).
THE FRIDAY FIVE 🖐️
Here’s what’s gotten me through this wacky week:
things take the time they take, an essay by — In a deeply personal, yet universal (for creative types), essay, Jeanna calls upon the wisdom of Saint Mary Oliver, “Things take the time they take. / Don't worry. / How many roads did St. Augustine follow before he became St. Augustine?” While this essay was written and published over a month ago, I find myself continuing to return to it as I wrestle with my own timeline demons. Perhaps you can take some comfort and witnessing in Jeanna’s words too?
Capital B-Bad Christmas Movies: Every year, my wife and I not-so-patiently await December for the terrible, made-for-tv-or-streaming Christmas movies to arrive. Then, we play our favorite game: Who can guess the plot of the movie the closest based on only the poster? Eventually, we pick one and watch it, laughing all the way at poor production design, shitty scripts, and unbelilevably atrocious acting. Christmas, as God intended. So far this year, Christmas in Pine Valley is winning for the worst, but it’s only the 6th!
Archive Of Our Own, aka AO3 — As I’ve already outed myself as an avid reader and writer of fanfiction, it shouldn’t be shocking to see AO3 make one of these lists. It’s vast, it’s free, and it hasn’t been outlawed yet! So pick a pairing, adjust your filters, and set sail on the ship of your dreams. Remember to leave kudos and comments! Oh, and if you need help finding something, let me know—I’ll be your personal smut shopper this cuffing season.
Uncommon Goods — That’s not an affiliate link, but it honestly should be because I love shopping for gifts on Uncommon Goods! It was grown out of a love for craft fairs, and connects consumers with independent and unique artisans and makers whose products serve a purpose, solve a problem, are handmade, unusual, and ethically made, or otherwise stun with their beauty (copy lovingly borrowed and modified from their website). I always find super fun items for reasonable prices for everyone on my list, and the shipping is typically pretty fast! May your holiday shopping be pain, and crowd, free!
Trader Joe’s Rose Water Facial Toner — Much to my chagrin, I haven’t been able to shop in-person at TJ’s lately, but thankfully this little bottle of rose water toner hasn’t run out yet. Not only does it feel refreshing on my face, but its sweet and subtle smell is perfect for when you just need a little spritz of something. And for $3.99, the price just can’t be beat! Not much is making me feel super beautiful or fresh these days as I rot in my bed, but this has helped!
Happy Friday! Let me know what you think of this new segment, what’s gotten you through your week, and/or if you love any of the things I love! <3
Okay, I was curious about the Rose Water spray ingredients so I clicked through (adding to my list for my next TJs experience), and the product listed right below the toner was Garlic Gondolas and I can’t stop laughing, so maybe this will make you laugh too: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/garlic-gondolas-076022
Just imagining actual boats made of garlic or fashioned to look like it in Venice or more likely at the Venetian in Vegas.
Things I’m enjoying: the fact that it’s Friday, picking up some poinsettias yesterday to surprise my wife, opening our advent treats, feeling able enough to go to the gym this AM. Speaking of-I’m sending you all the recovery/figure out what ails you vibes. Literally daily, just making sure I’m sending some spoons and recovery juice in your direction.
Thanks for a great list. I absolutely love this format.
I’m so glad the mary oliver of it all has felt supportive, friend.