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  • Getting my palm read by the famous Madam Marie

    Many years ago, when I was 18-years old, I had my palm read by the famous Madam Marie. Well, technically her grand-daughter, who had also taken on the same name. Marie Castello was a psychic reader in who worked in Asbury Park, NY from 1932 until she passed in 2008. Her tiny boardwalk booth is

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  • Introducing “Crystal Aura” Astrology / Tarot!

    Announcing “Crystal Aura (by Laura)“, a new blog/business for astrology, tarot, numerology, & all things esoteric! crystalauragaze.com Crystal Aura is dedicated to aligning you on your highest vibrational path by examining your future and working with your cosmological blueprint! Every week, I post a generalized forecast for the collective whole, focusing on moon phases, retrogrades,

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  • Twenty-two of your cat’s greatest pet peeves

    My two cats (Venus & Luna) have put together a list of their greatest pet peeves. They said that all cats will relate, and that the humans need to be rightfully educated about all the horrible things they have to put up with. 1. When you leave for work How dare you leave me at

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  • Falling into temptation ~ strength & persistence

    I have disrespected myself recently. And  with mistake-making, when we go through a time of feeling out of control, we can take back control by making the right choice afterwards. First off, you need to move on. You can’t dwell on imperfection because we are all human. You must forgive yourself and anyone else involved.

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  • TBT ~ Personal thoughts growing up with Mom

    Growing up with my mom was a unique experience that presented its own benefits and challenges. In some ways we shared similarities but in other ways we have always been polar opposites. Silly stuff My siblings and I always had trouble waking up in the morning for school, so she would come in and wake

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  • On affirmations & the process of manifestation

    Getting what you want is difficult… it’s even more difficult knowing that you are the one getting in your own way… it’s not the world that’s against you, but your own mind. Affirmations are phrases you can repeat in your head, say out loud, write over and over, etc. to cut through subconscious blockages and

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  • Peppermint tea ~ I strive to be the fool! I strive to be the VALOR!

    Good morning everyone, and happy Tuesday. Today I’m drinking peppermint tea. Although Christmas is over, it still tastes great for the wintertime. We are coming into the new year now. One of my personal goals last year was to open up more, and I really feel like I have. I’ve learned that I end up

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  • Update

    I’m going to continue posting this week, but next week posts will be put on pause from Jan 11-17. My mom is moving into a healthcare facility home next week. I’m following protocols to see her, I will be taking a COVID test, and I will not have to quarantine as long as it’s negative.

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  • Short Story ~ Parvati & Shiva

    The is a story based on the true ancient Hindu myth of Goddess Parvati & Lord Shiva. Parvati was born into a rich and royal family. From the moment she was born, her parents had the relief that she would be well taken care of for the rest of her life and would never have

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  • Cure your “Novelty Syndrome”

    Society has a serious “Novelty Syndrome” issue. We are creatures of habit and need routine, yet most of us feel pressure to constantly seek new things, or feel that newness and unfamiliarity will bring more happiness and fulfillment. Novelty syndrome: the tendency to constantly seek novelty, believing it will bring more happiness and fulfillment, while

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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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