Author: Lara Riggio

The May Taurus New Moon (May 11/12) is a chance to ground our energy, to recharge our batteries, and to welcome the creative energies of change. (Which are likely to come with the ultra-potent, Full Blood Moon Eclipse in May 26th. It is our opportunity to go within and listen to the quiet, still voice […]

Change is the only constant. We need to change our outlooks and actions in order to grow. So why is it so damn scary and hard? Because the unfamiliar, also known as the unknown, often causes us to feel unsure of ourselves. If something sudden changes in your life, like your health or job situation, […]

Taurus Season began a week ago on April 19/20th and with it, comes new energy.  The pressured, fast pace that has been pushing us to move things forward in our lives is succeeding to a slower, more grounded state of being.  Thank you, Universe! I, for one, am grateful for this shift. It was so […]

“My life is going to look nothing like it did before the Pandemic, so what have I got to lose?”  My client made this profound statement as she explained why she was able to speak up and express her relationship “deal breakers” to a guy she had been dating. She asked more clearly than ever […]

I was thrilled to get an appointment for and to receive my first vaccine shot!  Thanks to Huge Ma, a big-hearted software engineer who created a free website called TurboVax, I was able to get a shot the day after I found out about his site. He created it to help fellow New Yorkers get […]

The Libra Full Moon tonight into tomorrow! March 28/29th carries some beautiful, high-powered energies for letting go of what no longer serves you and supporting your heart’s desires. From ForeverConscious.com: At the time of this Libra Full Moon, Venus, Chiron, and the Sun will all be aligned. The Moon will also make a perfect triangle configuration to […]

Often, you don’t know how tense or tight you are, until you relax.  Listen to the sound of your voice–is it grounded in your body or more high pitched? Notice your breath, is it shallow or fast?  Rub your shoulders, are they tense?  Open and close your mouth, jaw tight?  It’s amazing the tension with […]

You are most likely a great friend, having compassion and doing your best to cheer your friends up when something goes wrong, right? You really are a caring person, maybe even inspiring.  Do you extend your vast capacity to be loving to YOU? Take the Self-Love Quiz to find out where you could use more love. Self-Love […]

A few weeks ago, a pal called me when I was walking the dog in the park, and I wound up doing some impromptu coaching which helped and inspired us both. At the end of the call I said, “Damn, I wish we had recorded that! I’d love to share this with my community.” And she […]

Can you remember a time when you felt really masterful and in your power?  That moment when you felt totally in flow with your creativity and genius? In that moment you were accessing the best parts of yourself, your highest self.  Within our chakras, we hold memories of experiences from our past. These memories help us […]