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  • Pennsylvania Dutch Folklore | “The Skull Tree”

    The “Pennsylvania Dutch” refers to the group of people who migrated from modern-day Germany to the United States and Canada (primarily Pennsylvania) during the 1600s and 1700s. They had a rich tradition of folklore, often passing down stories orally from generation to generation. The following tale comes from the book “Folk Tales of The Pennsylvania…

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  • Trimester diaries

    Trimester diaries

    I would like to share my experiences throughout my three trimesters! I still have some time to go, but I’m getting to that final stretch. First of all, I have thought a lot about what kind of mother I want to be. We are lucky to live in an age where women have a say…

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  • Baby is brewing…

    Baby is brewing…

    We are expecting a baby! I am beyond happy to be expecting a baby in late 2026 with my fiancé. This is the greatest blessing that I could ask for. I feel incredibly grateful to be stepping into motherhood and centering my life around this beautiful soul. On Saturday, my sister Julie threw the most…

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  • Spirit Animal: Sheep

    Spirit Animal: Sheep

    Spirit animals serve as spiritual guides, here to assist you, teach you lessons, and lead you towards your highest calling. We all have multiple spirit animals that stick with us for life, resembling ingrained personality traits and sometimes also physical appearance. Alongside, other spirit animals will come to you in certain phases of your life,…

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  • Open Letter to Ed Sheeran (Regarding Tour Controversy)

    I would like to express my disappointment and mixed feelings about Ed Sheeran’s recent actions. I don’t expect this letter to actually reach him, but I’d like to put this out there respectfully. Recently, Macklemore opened for Ed Sheeran’s tour and made a statement before one of his songs about Free Palestine. I thought that…

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  • Song Analysis: “When I Was Young” by MØ

    When I Was Young by MØ is a reflection on the resilience of youth. The song is about looking back on when you were young and realizing how tough and reckless you were. You didn’t care about the consequences. But as you get older, your heart becomes softer, and it gets harder to recover from…

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  • The protein debate

    The protein debate

    Protein has become very trendy in the past few years. Protein shakes and protein bars are everywhere now. You’re also seeing a lot of new protein food products coming out, or added protein to other foods. Starbucks recently released a line of protein lattes. The “nutritional experts” argue that we need a generous amount of…

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  • Explaining The “Pluto in Virgo” Generation (1958—1971)

    If you were born between approx. 1958–1971, then you have Pluto in Virgo in your birth chart. Here, I’ll explain what that meant for this generation. Pluto spends about 10-30 years in each zodiac sign, therefore making up an entire generation of children being born. It also defines a key moment in history that comes…

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  • Explaining The “Pluto in Libra” Generation (1971—1983)

    If you were born between approx. 1971–1983, then you have Pluto in Libra in your birth chart. Here, I’ll explain what that meant for this generation. Pluto spends about 10-30 years in each zodiac sign, therefore making up an entire generation of children being born. It also defines a key moment in history that comes…

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  • Explaining The “Pluto in Sagittarius” Generation (1995—2008)

    If you were born between approx. 1995–2008, then you have Pluto in Sagittarius in your birth chart. Here, I’ll explain what that meant for this generation. Pluto spends about 10-30 years in each zodiac sign, therefore making up an entire generation of children being born. It also defines a key moment in history that comes…

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I’m Lotus Laura

I write about all kinds of things including spirituality, philosophy, mythology, health, cats, witchy tips, media reviews, and more, along with some personal life updates. I’m a self-published indie author of three novels. I am an astrologer and tarot reader. I offer personal readings for sale; you can also find free readings on my blog and youtube channel.

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