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  • Saying goodbye to Mom

    On Monday evening, was the visitation for Mom, which was held in our hometown in which my parents raised my brother, sister, and me. And on Tuesday, we had the funeral at our church. We saw many, many friends and family who came to give their love, support, and hugs. I can see how many

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  • Mom – Rest and be free

    My mom has passed away. My dad, my siblings, and myself were all there with her in her final moments. She left us peacefully in her sleep. Mom had been struggling with early onset Alzheimer’s disease for the past several years. All of our friends and family know that she has been going through this.

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  • How Jupiter is Blessing Your Life (June 2025 — June 2026)

    Jupiter will be in the sign of Cancer from June 2025 to June 2026. See how this affects you personally. This article was originally published on my Medium blog. Jupiter moved into the zodiac sign of Cancer in early June of 2025 — and will stay here for an entire year. Jupiter tends to spend one year in

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  • This Is for the People Who Tried to Hurt Me Quietly

    You had to sting me in the most passive aggressive way possible so that you could save face. This is an open letter that is not for one person in particular, nor is it about any specific time or situation. All throughout my life, I’ve had many people try to hurt me in soft whispers — which stings

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  • How To Use Days of the Week To Connect With The Universe

    In astrology/mythology, each day represents a different god or goddess. Here is how I use each day to put myself more in flow with the universe. Did you know that the days of the week are all named after deities from Norse and Roman mythology? With each day dedicated to a different god or goddess, it

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  • My Personal Thoughts on Each Zodiac Sign

    So, this is a very informal synopsis of my personal thoughts of each zodiac sign. It’s based on my personal experiences while also tied into my knowledge of each zodiac. Note that this specifically refers to “sun sign,” which is the main sign that everyone is familiar with! **Disclaimer** There is more to a person

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  • Let’s Teach Our Kids That Grades Aren’t Important

    This may be a hot take — but children should understand that there’s more to life than perfect grades. It’s the same way that adults should feel like work is not everything — you deserve to have a life outside of work. I am not a parent myself, so maybe I have a different understanding.

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  • Album review: “Plæygirl” by MØ

    The Danish singer, MØ, (whose full name is Karen Ørsted) has released the album “Plæygirl.” It’s the first full-length album that she’s created since 2022’s “Motordrome.” And before that, 2018’s “Forever Neverland.” This EDM-indie-pop record is fun and uplifting — with just the right amount of darkness. Opener track “Meat on a Stick” is existential.

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  • “The Captain & the Mermaid: Bring Back the Magic” now available as FREE audiobook!

    You can now listen to “The Captain & the Mermaid: Bring Back the Magic” (the sequel in this series) as an audiobook for FREE! Link here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qBvL1NT3TphDuWQX0en34?si=l6fnsZdlTampbjsm1y3cQA You can also find this on my audiobook page! I recorded the entire book and posted it on Spotify. This is available to listen for free — no

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  • Understanding Why Emotional Abusers Walk Away First — A Trauma Bond Explained

    Often in situations of trauma bonding, the abuser is the one who leaves first, making the victim feel abandoned and rejected. Why is this? The following is a sensitive topic and readers should proceed with caution. This article discusses emotional abuse and trauma bonding. In this article I am focused on emotional abuse, but this

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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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