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Welcome to the December edition of The Other Way.
Well hello there
It our final newsletter of the year. While everything around us leans into endings, this month also opens a small doorway into what comes next. January carries the energy of a threshold, and December is where we begin to sense it. Not with pressure or resolutions, but with a quiet awareness that another chapter is forming just ahead.
This issue is an invitation to meet that threshold gently. To notice the pause before the beginning. To gather what you want to take with you into the new year, and to let the rest settle. It is a softer kind of preparation, one that honours the space between here and there. |
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In Celestial Compass, we chart the cosmic currents for the month ahead. Dive into a celestial sea of moon cycles, planetary dances, and stellar surprises that may shape your journey. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or a curious cosmic novice, our astrological forecast illuminates the path, helping you navigate the ebb and flow of celestial energies. Let the stars guide you as you curate your month's adventures! |
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Celestial Compass - January’s Threshold Energy
January opens with a very different quality to typical new year energy. Instead of a burst forward, the skies invite a pause. A doorway moment. A threshold between what has been and what you are ready to step into. Early January carries a gentle but unmistakable pull toward clarity, discernment, and choosing what truly aligns, rather than rushing into resolutions.
Mid month, the new moon supports fresh intention, but in a soft, refined way. Less “start everything now” and more “begin as you mean to continue.” As the lunar cycle builds, so does the sense of stepping over an internal threshold with cleaner intention and deeper truth.
Collectively, January is a month of quiet realignment. A chance to gather yourself before the bigger shifts of 2026 unfold.
Here are three places to explore January’s sky stories and intuitive energy forecasts:
• Sons of Universe
A thoughtful, big-picture overview of January’s collective energy, focusing on themes of transition, intention, and inner recalibration. This one is reflective rather than predictive, making it a lovely starting point if you want to feel into the month before rushing ahead.
Read it now
• Astrology Answers
This piece breaks down the key planetary movements shaping January and how they support a shift from reflection into grounded action. Clear, accessible, and well balanced, it offers structure without overwhelm.
Read it here
• Kathy Rose on YouTube
A gentle, intuitive video exploring the energetic tone of January as it unfolds. Ideal if you prefer to sense into the month ahead rather than analyse it, and a nice complement to the written forecasts above.
Watch it here |
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In Curated Treasures, we gather soul-stirring resources from across the web, be that articles, podcasts, talks etc, that echo the month’s energetic theme. Each selection is chosen not to instruct, but to invite: a perspective to consider, a voice to sit with, a truth to feel into. Whether it sparks reflection, ignites curiosity, or simply soothes your system, let each piece be a gentle companion on your journey through The Other Way. |
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✨ Curated Treasures: Thresholds
This month’s theme, Threshold Month, invites us to notice the moments where we are neither here nor there, but quietly becoming something new. Doorways, transitions, pauses, the small choices that signal a shift. These three treasures explore that liminal space from different angles - emotional, reflective, and soulful.
🎧 Podcast – Yung Pueblo on Letting Go and Beginning Again
In this thoughtful conversation on The Diary of a CEO, Yung Pueblo shares grounded wisdom on release, clarity, and what it really means to begin a new chapter. It is spacious, honest, and a beautiful companion for anyone standing at the doorway of a new year.
Listen here ›
📝 Read - The Crossroads of Should and Must
Elle Luna’s much-loved essay explores the quiet moment where inner truth diverges from expectation. A perfect reflection for January, when many of us stand at our own crossroads, choosing what to carry forward and what to leave behind.
Read on Medium ›
🎥 Watch – John O'Donohue's Blessing for Thresholds
A gentle reading of O'Donohue's blessing from his book To Bless the Space Between Us. It speaks to the sacredness of beginnings, the courage of change, and the quiet grace of crossing from one phase of life into another.
Watch on YouTube ›
Whether one of these meets you exactly where you are, or simply lingers at the edges of your awareness, trust what resonates. These aren’t instructions; they’re invitations. That is always the way of a threshold.
You can find many more talks, essays, and inspirations inside our Resource Centre - a growing library of the resources that continue to guide, ground, and spark new perspectives. |
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In Myth & Mindfulness, we shine a light on common misconceptions in the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) world, then shatter them with the hammer of science and reason. Each month, we'll tackle a well-established myth, dissecting it with neuroscience, evidence, and logical analysis. Our goal? To empower you with knowledge, challenge assumptions, and open new pathways of understanding. Get ready to have your mind expanded as we separate fact from fiction in the realm of wellness and transformation! |
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In Giggle Gallery, we explore the incredible benefits of laughter and share insights on how it can enhance your well-being. Each month, we’ll present a fun challenge to help you increase the joy and laughter in your life. We encourage you to embrace these moments and share your experiences with us on social media—let’s spread the joy together! |
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In Witty Wonders, we share a cleverly curated meme, cartoon, or humorous video that resonates deeply with us. Each selection provokes thought through its cleverness, sarcasm, or revelatory nature, reminding us that a good laugh can spark insight and add a touch of joy to our lives. Get ready to chuckle or reflect! |
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The Rug That Launched an Existential Crisis |
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This video is January energy in a nutshell. The dog approaches the rug, takes one look, and decides it is absolutely a trapdoor to the centre of the Earth. No hesitation. No doubt. Instant catastrophe. Meanwhile the cat wanders over it like, “It’s literally a rug. Please calm yourselves.”
Same moment. Completely different interpretations.
One sees doom. The other sees… a floor covering.
It is a perfect reminder that in a Threshold Month, the drama is rarely in the doorway. It is usually in our heads.
So as we step into January, a slightly cheeky question:
Are you approaching the new year like the dog… or the cat?
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Thank you for sharing this final moment of the year with me. December holds its own kind of magic, and part of that magic is the way it prepares us for the shift ahead. As January approaches, I hope you feel supported to step toward it at your own pace, with clarity, humour, and a sense of grounded possibility.
Thresholds are not about rushing. They are about choosing. And wherever you find yourself as the year turns, may your next step feel honest, spacious, and truly yours.
Blessed Be, |
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