Introducing: Seeking Wonder 👀
Cosmic forecasts, new writing, and tips for expanding your creativity and joy
Newsletter Update 🌞
The new iteration of this newsletter will still deliver cosmic sprinkles, while adding a greater emphasis on books, fiction, creativity, and meditation, bringing together all of my life’s work under one umbrella, connected by a common theme, Seeking Wonder.
Be sure to forward this email to friends who are looking to infuse life with creativity and joy! 🥰
I Want to Keep Writing
When I worked at a coffee shop, I dreamed of having a real job, as I poured drinks for a cast of regulars who’d swing by on their way to an office somewhere. That summer, I was also a yoga teacher and restaurant server, sometimes working all three jobs in a single day.
In the fall, I quit. I left California and began graduate school, studying journalism in Chicago. The coursework was rigorous and it was my first time both out of state and taking out student loans, adding to the pressure. But when I felt aimless and lost a few months in, I was able to pinpoint the unease to a surprising source. I wasn’t helping anyone.
Journalism itself is arguably a public service. But no matter the impact of a story, it’s a far contrast from a daily chorus of “thank yous” as students left my yoga class, or as I set down a medium paper cup of dark roast, or a plate of spaghetti marinara.
This clarity into what gratifies me, and its applications for career, continues to bring me useful insights into myself.
Cosmic Forecast ☀️ 🌧 ✨
Feb. 9 — New Moon in Aquarius: With a square to Uranus, this new beginning pushes for freedom and change.
Feb. 19 — Chiron conjunct North Node in Aries: Core wound healing meets our highest potential. Follow your instinct.
Feb. 21-22 — Venus conjunct Mars in Aquarius: Love meets sex. Desire meets willpower. These few days will be supercharged with magnetism.
Feb. 24 — Full Moon in Virgo: Opposite Saturn and Mercury, emotions need to be expressed verbally and concretely.
“The Sinner’s Prayer” in NonBinary Review
My short story about end times theology and childhood trauma was selected for a “Lies for Children” themed issue published by Zoetic Press in December. The literary magazine is available to buy digitally or in print.
Thank you for exploring with me! 💫
Website: danifankhauser.com