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  • Wedding in Dominican Republic! (part 1)

    Congratulations to Scott and Mariel! My brother Scott just got married to Mariel, who grew up in the DR, and with her parents currently living there, wanted to have the wedding abroad. It was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. I flew over on Thursday with my dad and sister. The airport process was fairly…

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  • What are your questions about cats?

    Please tell me any questions you have about cats! Maybe you are thinking about adopting a cat for the first time, or you are a newbie when it comes to cat parenting… Or maybe you have had cats for many, many years, but there’s a few things that you’re unsure of or curious about… Questions…

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  • Dream divination | meanings and interpretations

    Dreams are very mysterious, and no one has quite figured out for sure why we have them. It has been said that dreams can provide insight on hidden messages. Here are some interpretations of common dreams… Importance of dream recall We all have many, many dreams every single night. Just because you don’t remember, doesn’t…

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  • Product Review: Kelp Jerky (akua)

    I tried kelp jerky for the first time — this is a vegan jerky that is made with kelp and shiitake mushrooms. The flavor I tried was “Rosemary & Maple BBQ”. I’m always pushing myself to try new foods and snacks, as someone who grew up a picky eater. My mom always said that tastebuds…

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  • Games to play with your cat

    Playing with your cat is so important! Just like us, cats get bored and restless, and require active stimulation. And there is no age limit — take humans for example, we still need entertainment to keep us satisfied regardless of age, it’s not something that you ever outgrow. Reasons to play with your cat: It…

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  • Crystals 101 | Rose quartz

    Identification Rose quartz is mainly translucent with a pinkish tint. This is a common crystal, sourced from United States, Brazil, South Africa, Japan, India, and Madagascar. Meaning Rose quartz represents unconditional love. It promotes all forms of love, including platonic, but most especially romantic. It represents forgiveness and letting go of old grudges. Healing This…

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  • Crystals 101 | Labradorite

    Identification Labradorite is a blue-green crystal. It is not one single color, but blends back and forth between blue and green, sometimes combining into a grayish tint. It can also have slight traces of yellow and brown. There is also a yellow form of labradorite that is mainly translucent. This is a common crystal, sourced…

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  • PICK A CARD | Tarot Reading | What’s coming in your near future?

    The photo above shows three different piles: Rose quartz Red carnelian Labradorite. Pick one of the piles and then scroll down to see which cards they are and what this means for you. This reading determines what is coming in your near future (roughly next 1-3 weeks.) This is a “timeless reading” and applies to…

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  • Egyptian Astrology | What’s Your Egyptian Zodiac Sign?

    Egyptian Astrology is similar to (mainstream) Tropical or Vedic astrology, based on twelve different zodiac signs. However, they are based on specific gods and goddesses from ancient Egyptian mythology. Alongside, the date range is slightly different. Nile January 1–7, June 19–28, September 1–7, November 18–26 This is the only zodiac not based on a deity,…

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  • Chinese Zodiac | What does your birth year say about you?

    The Chinese Zodiac is based off of birth years. Similar to astrology, it follows a cycle of twelve. To figure out your Chinese Zodiac, look at your birth year. You can go backwards or forwards by subtracting or adding twelve. The Chinese New Year falls at the end of January or February, so you may…

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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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