Aliza Pelto
Aliza Pelto (she/her) is a rurally raised, NYC-based writer, Gemini, and iced coffee enthusiast. Her work has appeared with The National Organization for Women, Alma, and both in print and online at BUST Magazine. When she’s not reading, recording her podcast (Little Sleep//Much Reading), or doing something witchy, you can find her dissociating via TikTok for hours on end.
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What seeing the angel number 777 really means for your life, according to numerologists
Your gut is trying to tell you something
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How to use candle magic for manifestation, healing, and more
And why you need different coloured candles for different spells
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What is a Saturn return in astrology... And should I be concerned?
It happens around age 30.
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If you have a blue aura, you've probably been called an empath once or twice
But not every shade of blue is created equal
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What your Moon sign says about your emotional character and how to find yours, according to astrologers
Hint: If your Moon is in Taurus, you're in for a treat!
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What to know about Libra's personality traits, compatibility, and more, according to astrologers
Chances are, you're also a tiiiiny bit conflict-averse.
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All about Aquarius’ personality traits, compatibility, and more, according to astrologers
For starters, you're a total trendsetter
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What to know about Capricorn's personality traits, compatibility, and more, according to astrologers
For starters, you’ve always got a plan and a backup plan
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What to know about Scorpio's personality traits, compatibility, and more, according to astrologers
Why don’t you just @ me and get it over with?
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What it means if you’re a fixed sign in astrology
Look out, Tauruses, Leos, Scorpios, and Aquariuses
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12 New Moon rituals for manifestation, creativity, & more
Basically, it's time for a fresh start.
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22 best Full Moon rituals for healing, love, self-care, manifestation, and more
Harnessing the power of the moon is easier than you think.