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Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

 

The final week of the Sun in Scorpio marks a transitional, introspective phase colored by six retrograde planets, urging you to reassess long-held ideas, beliefs and communications in order to decide what’s viable and what to discard on your journey forward. 

 

Integration is occurring on multiple levels, as our landscape shifts dramatically and our energetic bodies, minds and emotional bodies are in flux seeking to stabilize. We have five planets in sensitive water signs, highlighting flow, as we’re being guided by intuition and feelings. 

 

We are also inching toward a deeper shift as Mercury Retrograde prepares to re-enter Scorpio, inviting us to dive beneath the surface to recover hidden info and reclaim buried aspects of Self. Themes of truth, a new reality, personal responsibility and emotional clarity arise as the slow-moving outer planets, along with Mercury, nudge you into a subtle realignment of deeper patterns.

 

Nov 17 – Sun trine Jupiter and Sun trine Saturn. The Grand Trine in water signs activates the potential for direction and purpose, constructive, harmonious flow and practical actions. Good timing. Jupiter promotes faith and inspiration, a bigger picture, and it can give you the confidence to stretch beyond old paradigms and programming. Saturn demands restraint, solid structures and strategic steps that create progress with a solid plan. The Sun in powerful Scorpio can give you the focus to utilize this feeling energy to integrate old limitations and evolve your intentions.

 

Nov 17 – Mercury Retrograde sextile Pluto. This is the second meeting of three (Oct 29, Dec 10) for this pair. Skip the superficial. This can be a continuing exploration/conversation, going deeper each time, which has a profound impact on you. It can be an epiphany or transformation via problem-solving. Your evolving “Voice”  may create impact in your world, your community or the larger stage. This supports research, detective work, bypassing the noise to get to the core of the matter.

 

Pluto’s intuitive gifts are potent, reading the room, sensing hidden agendas and knowing what to share and what to withhold for best effect. When you need to focus and be tuned in, this is the best—and with the Grand Trine in Water, there’s abundant flow to harmonize this powerful, intense energy.

 

Nov 18 – Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio. Now Mercury is back in deep-feeling, intuitive Scorpio and it will be bringing up what needs to be seen, learned and revealed—maybe on a personal level for you, but surely on a global level for the collective. Stay tuned… 

 

Nov 19 – New Moon in Scorpio @ 10:47pm PST / Nov 20 @ 1:47am EST. The New Moon is the time for new beginnings—whether you pursue a dream, goal, idea, plan or project. Set your intention and place your attention on what you want to grow or create and ride the wave as you allow the Lunar energy to support you. Utilize the spirit of regeneration to create a breakthrough.

 

Scorpio rules metamorphosis by deconstructing what’s no longer sustainable and the rebirth creates a “cosmic upgrade.” The ultimate result is transcendence over old, stale non-working patterns, structures and relationships. Emotions are intensified and your desires are strong, so check your motives before you act: are you in integrity, seeking to contribute or are you operating from ego-driven, fear-based, self-serving desires? You should be able to feel the difference.

 

Watch for obsessive thinking that can blind you to the big picture. Examine your current choices and make decisions with consciousness from your Higher Self. This is real empowerment. Consider what you can release to support stepping into your power.

 

Projection is a Scorpio domain, ruled by the unconscious. Know that behaviors that bother you in others are showing up for you to explore within yourself. Don’t miss the opportunity to evolve, awaken and to integrate unconscious beliefs by living in judgment of others, no matter how it’s disguised (caring, analysis, being right, etc.).

 

Those who are in their power have no need to dominate or control; they feel safe and secure knowing that they are operating in integrity, aligned with the Greater Good. It takes courage to let go of the familiar and step into the void until the next step or way of being is revealed, which is part of the process of transformation. 

 

Trust in the cycles of life, knowing that whatever comes up that is uncomfortable or dark has come up to be recognized and healed, released and integrated. 

 

This New Moon at 28º Scorpio conjoins Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio, so your thinking, communications and what’s hidden are in the mix of this new beginning. Seeds are being planted. Step into your Authority and deliberately plant yours by creating intentions and actions to support your intentions.   

 

Mercury, The Sun and Moon are part of a Kite configuration—trine Jupiter and trine Saturn (this is the flowy part that is creative, intuitive, emotional and supportive). But radical Uranus, the Great Awakener, is opposing the Sun, Moon and Mercury, shaking up the experience. 

 

This is a new beginning with a twist; a powerful New Moon that will not allow you to be complacent and stick with the status quo. The unexpected is likely, which may be personal or global, but it will take out what is stale and needs to go. But remember, there’s plenty of support to ease the shift. 

 

Mercury conjunct the Sun during the New Moon offers access to Divine Wisdom and Guidance, you may have a flash of insight or a sudden understanding where you had been unclear. It’s new info delivered with grace to support you. What a gift. Even if it’s shocking, wait and see how it ultimately serves you and the Greater Good.

 

So that’s a lot of transformational potential that is available and on the way. No matter where you are on your path of evolution, there is something waiting for you to create and discover. Make it a meaningful journey and be willing to be surprised. Trust your inner guidance and raise your frequency for the best possible experience. 

 

I am always grateful for your presence on our journey together. 🌷 

 

“Even though you may want to move forward in your life, you may have one foot on the brakes. In order to be free, you must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain your old pain. The energy it takes to hang onto the past is holding you back from a new life.” ~ Rev. Mary Manin Morrissey

 

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“What seems to be a dead end may be an arrow pointing you in an unexpected direction. ~ Bashar

 

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“The key is not effort but insight. Not struggle but a shift in approach.” ~ Price Pritchett

 

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“The more you learn to operate in the world based on trust in your intuition, the stronger your channel will be.” ~ Shakti Gawain

 

© 2025 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

 

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️

Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

 

It’s an active week with the focus on three Retrograde planets inviting us to revisit key areas of life. This is a moment to pause and take stock, to be aware of how life is unfolding as we travel the collective yellow brick road. We don’t know exactly where we’re going, because we’re creating our path moment by moment with every choice we make. Now that’s true power and creativity—knowing that you have the freedom to change your mind, create new possibilities, and realign your life as needed and desired. 

 

Nov 7 – You may feel a shift in the field as Uranus Retrograde returns to earthy Taurus for the final time after four months in speedy, mental Gemini. Uranus, The Great Awakener, revisits the physical-material world for a cosmic wake-up call regarding stability, security, resources and the body. Uranus in Taurus began in 2018 and ends in late April 2026, urging you to clarify your values and priorities, as well as redefining what abundance and security looks like for you. 

 

Your comfort zone may actually be a prison of sorts; be open to reevaluating and releasing what’s not for your Highest Good. As physical conditions fluctuate, cultivate adaptability as you simplify and focus on what supports your well being, rather than clinging to old paradigms and rigid requirements. If there is stagnant energy limiting you, you are ripe for movement and a let-go. Don’t allow who you’ve been being to obstruct you from new possibilities. 

 

Nov 7 – Pluto square Venus in Scorpio. This can be an intense experience—passionate, dramatic, life-changing. A hard truth may be delivered or you discover a hidden agenda. Secrets are revealed, intimacy can be magnetic and obsessive, heartbreak can occur and dysfunctional attachment patterns can go into overdrive. Power dynamics and unconscious shadowy energies can drag you down. 

 

Venus-Pluto can rock your world in the moment, but it’s profound when used in service to truth. It can go dark or deep, depending on the intention. If you’re willing to be honest with yourself and others you can create a real healing, but first it will reveal something that was in hiding. Use any heavy experiences for your awakening and transformation, as there is likely info about how you give your power away to fulfill your desires. This is about old imprints, beliefs and patterns that can be uprooted and transformed.

 

Nov 9-29 – Mercury Stations Retrograde in Sagittarius until Nov 17, then Scorpio until Dec 10. Sagittarius rules travel, so consider plans, schedules, bookings, airline info, car rentals and car maintenance, especially for the holidays. Read the fine print and pay attention to cancellation policies. Be mindful and take extra time to double check decisions, purchases and paperwork. 

 

Sagittarius rules beliefs and is not known for its discretion, rather, it speaks in service to its truth and can be blunt, so think twice about what you say, post, email, as you may be more impulsive than usual and then have to backtrack. Mercury Rx lends itself to miscommunication, so move thoughtfully and when in doubt, hold your tongue.

 

This is a perfect time to clear clutter, create space, contemplate your current position and take a breath to review, reflect and revise as needed. Align with the cosmic rhythm, rather than trying to push forward, especially this weekend during the Mercury turnaround, as timing issues and snafus are often heightened. 

 

Keep your eyes open to see what appears that was missing, who shows up from your past or make amends where you’ve wronged another during this time of review. Use it well. Don’t worry or awfulize, as you call in the lower frequencies that you don’t want. 

 

Nov 11 – Jupiter Stations Retrograde. Review territory you’ve covered since mid-August, while focusing on your personal life, home, family and needs. This is a time for reconsidering your beliefs, direction and current inspiration to see what’s aligned for you. Revising your big picture vision may be part of your path as you integrate new perspectives and experiences that have changed you or changed your focus, with love and care. 

 

Nov 12 – Mercury Rx conjunct Mars. Mercury is basically standing still from its turnaround and here’s Mars, ready to go in Sagittarius. This combo can either give you great enthusiasm, courage with conscience, focus and drive with conviction to speak and act or clarity that illuminates a vision. It can also evoke frustration, defensiveness or verbal attacks, depending on the situation and stimulus. Don’t take the bait.

 

With Mercury Rx, you may not be clear, so before you jump the gun or lose your temper, be sure you understand what is communicated—and whether it’s true or real. Easy does it today and don’t go into overdrive as that’s a setup for mistakes. Channel the heat—write, strategize or do something physical to blow off steam. Maybe work on a project by yourself and if needed. This can be useful with consciousness.

 

Practice impeccable Self-care this week with the shifting energies. It’s like changing from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time; your mind gets the memo, but your body and nervous system may not transition as easily, especially with multiple energetic streams operating on their own timeline.

 

Practice Wu Wei, flowing around obstacles and in harmony with nature. Feel what fits and what doesn’t, where you’re being called and release what you can gently. No rush, no hurry. Make this a spiritual practice. How to be in harmony with your environment and aligned with your Inner Guidance. 

 

What a mission. Harmony, alignment, releasing what’s no longer needed. 

 

Bite-sized is better. Real life is healing and healthy. Creativity is enlivening. And you are becoming reborn whether you know it or not… it’s impossible to stay stagnant in this energy. We are all part of the wave.

 

I am always grateful for your presence on our journey together. 🌷 

 

“When we walk like we are rushing, we print anxiety and sorry on the earth. We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the earth. Be aware of the contact between your feet and the earth. Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

 

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“The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it intuition or what you will, the solution comes to you and you don’t know how or why.” ~ Albert Einstein

 

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“Living is a form of not being sure, not knowing what next or how. The moment we know how, we begin to die a little. We never entirely know. We guess. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark.” ~ Agnes de Mille

 

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“The rational mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master.” ~ Carl Jung, who feared people would sacrifice their true Self for the sake of social acceptance

 

© 2025 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️

Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

We open the week still in a Grand Water Trine (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn-Neptune) until Nov 4 when Mars leaves Scorpio. Until then, practice being in the flow of this feeling energy and see where it carries you.

Venus, Chiron and Jupiter are in a T-Square, potentially amplifying any dysfunctional patterns that diminish you or others, or that are just non-productive. At its best this aspect can have a compassionate heart with a generous spirit that sees others through the eyes of love, which is always a choice and just what we need. Or literal generosity, offering help via $$ and resources to those in need.

Venus opposing Chiron can illuminate what’s out of balance within you regarding your worthiness. Chiron in Aries is about identity, autonomy and beliefs that diminish you. Typical Venus issues are people-pleasing, sacrificing for others and undervaluing yourself.

Jupiter in Cancer can amplify this by over-giving and overdoing. This can play out in relationships or via inner conflicts about giving and receiving. You will feel where you’re out of balance and that’s where the work is if you want to rectify it, which you deserve so you can be free, healthy and whole. It’s a quality of life element.

Nov 4-Dec 15 – Mars in Sagittarius seeks freedom, adventure and will make bold moves when inspired to take action. This Mars is enthusiastic with conviction and confidence. However, with Mercury Retrograde arriving on Nov 9 for three weeks, you may want to temper your actions by thinking things through rather than just jumping in the way Mars in Sagittarius loves to do. Although the optimistic outlook often creates positive outcomes, you still need to be conscious of what you’re doing and when with this “can-do” energy.

Nov 4 – Mars opposite Uranus. When Mars arrives in Sagittarius, it faces unpredictable, rebellious Uranus, which means you can expect a plot twist, resistance to a restriction, a conflict or uprising. This can be on the world stage or in your life, but it is reactive, quick and can trigger the nervous system, so take care. Maybe you’re ready to take action and do something and this is the spark you’ve been waiting for…

Nov 5 – Full SuperMoon in Taurus @ 5:19am PST. This Full SuperMoon is big and bright, the closest to earth this year. Taurus craves peace, comfort and security, as you stabilize yourself by grounding in your reality. Nourish your body with good food, rest and nature, flowers and music—whatever feeds you.

The Sun in Scorpio illuminates what’s hidden or operating in the shadows for you to process, so the more you are in truth and integrity, the better, which is especially stabilizing with all the changes. Taurus and Scorpio is building and upheaval, creating and releasing, yin and yang—a rhythm.

The Full Moon sextiles the North Node (Destiny) and trines the South Node (past), which supports releasing old attachments to open to what’s calling you forward. Or at the least, to create space for when it arrives: your next step in The New Earth, a new world, a new life, a new expression of You.

The big message is that security is an inside job and You are your greatest resource. Money and material things can come and go, but when you trust your Self you know that you will always land on your feet and rise to the occasion, whatever is needed.

Nov 6 – Mars sextile Pluto. This gives you a big jolt of fiery energy to take action and make a move. If you’re starting something you will be hot to trot, highly motivated and fearless. Use it well.

Nov 6-29 – Venus in Scorpio. This is a deep, passionate expression of Venus who will lock into what it desires with energetic claws. It doesn’t let go, give up or lose interest. Sometimes love and desire is mixed with issues around power, $$ and sex, so it can be manipulative or controlling. There’s a magnetic quality these types have, like the hot guy or the seductress archetypes, but it doesn’t have to be that obvious.

See what and who you’re attracted to during this time, what feels like it’s got a grip on you (if anything). You may have a fascination with secrets about sex, death and $$. The Epstein case is all about this…

So that’s the week. We’re just riding through the relentless changes and by now, we’re getting good at it. The work is knowing what to keep and what to release—and if you don’t do it this time, you’ll get another chance again for sure. Life will circle back to remind you if you’re holding on, protecting something or hiding out. I remind you that you are being led somewhere and the more curious you are about your own journey, the more engaged and empowered you will become.

I suggest that you minimize your intake of the barrage of info and stories being delivered about everything. Bite-sized is better. Real life is healing and healthy. Creativity is enlivening. And you are becoming new whether you know it or not… it’s impossible to stay stagnant in this energy. We are all part of the wave.

I am always grateful for your presence on our journey together. 🌷

“Suspend disbelief. If you must doubt something, doubt your limits.” ~ Price Pritchett

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“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ~ Marcel Proust

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“The Universe is not punishing you or blessing you. The Universe is responding to the vibrational attitude that you are emitting. The more joyful you are, the more Well-being flows to you — and you get to choose the details of how it flows.” ~ Abraham, channeled by Esther Hicks

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“May all that is unlived within you blossom into a future graced with love.” ~ John O’Donohue

© 2025 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️

Written by Lisa E Zimmerman

It’s Scorpio season and we currently have six planets in water signs—Sun, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune—and they are all in harmony with each other. This is a beautiful gift of creative and emotional intelligence operating with intuitive flow. Saturn and Neptune are Retrograde in multi-dimensional Pisces for a final sweep to clear, release or cleanse what is complete and to receive guidance regarding next steps and restructuring.

 

Expansive Jupiter in Cancer trines Saturn until Dec ’25, supporting growth and stability, inspiration and practical efforts, especially good timing. This is especially helpful for making plans and moving forward with confidence. The Sun, Mars and Mercury are all in Scorpio, on a deep dive to uncover your emotional truth and to facilitate your rebirth. 

 

Surrender the Not Self, the programming, the indoctrinations that framed your beliefs and taught you what was acceptable and how to be. Be willing to reassess and feel what is true for you on a deeper level. The old structures no longer apply and it’s time to rewrite your story as you choose it to be.

 

Oct 24 – Sun square Pluto. Know that pressure, power dynamics or revelations that shift the playing field are for your evolution. We’ll see this on the global stage, but if you experience it personally, face what you’re being shown. Get the message. Recognize where you’re giving your power away to recover your empowerment. This intense energy is the path to truth, emotional honesty and freedom, but it’s not always gentle. It is profound for inner exploration and healing work, as Pluto reveals what is buried, which is the path to authenticity. Clear the debris, awaken to your new awareness and a higher frequency. 

 

Mercury and Mars will make multiple aspects this week, shaping your thinking and actions, supporting your ideas and plans going forward. Plus, everything that happens this week will be up for review during Mercury Retrograde, as this territory will be retraced by Mercury on her backward path. Technically, we are in Mercury’s “shadow” right now. So this means everything doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s not solid yet, there will be tweaks and revisions as part of the evolution of anything you create or become.

 

All of these are part of the flowy Grand Water Trine (except Mercury in Sagittarius and Uranus in Gemini).

 

Oct 24 – Mercury trine Jupiter. Open your mind, stretch beyond your usual sight-line to see a bigger picture. Find meaning that inspires you and beckons you to move with passion, transcending fear, self-doubt or any limitations that were placed in your small, egoic mind. 

 

Mercury-Jupiter sees possibilities (and knows they can work), has bright ideas, beneficial conversations, harmonious connections, makes smart plans and will act with conviction on its beliefs. Watch for good news – or better yet, create your own good news. This goes to rewriting your story. Yes to expansion! 

 

Oct 25 – Mercury trine Saturn. Back to earth, ready to make decisions, indicates practical thinking, writing, speaking, organization and serious projects. Mercury-Saturn is strategic, with focus on creating things that last. Saturn brings ideas into form by making them real; it’s good for making agreements, commitments and signing contracts or finalizing a plan. Stable, solid, realistic. 

 

Oct 27/28 – Mars trine Jupiter. Ready for action with focus, faith and flow. Mars in Scorpio acts with laser focus, while Jupiter amplifies with enthusiasm and can-do energy. This is a winner for taking bold actions with confidence.

 

Oct 29 – This is a busy day of aspects, which I’ll list below in order of appearance. 

 

Mercury trine Neptune. Attune to your dreams, your intuitive guidance and create space for multi-dimensional awareness today, as messages may come via creative endeavors, spiritual practices or other right-brain activities. Open and be receptive to what comes through for you.

 

Mercury in Sagittarius. Mercury won’t move past Sagittarius until Jan 2, 2026 because it turns Retrograde on Nov 9 and eventually returns to Scorpio, then goes Direct and retraces Scorpio territory back into Sagittarius, so it will be a long Sag/Scorpio journey – back and forth.

 

Mercury in Sagittarius is expansive, upbeat, can be an inspired speaker or teacher of Higher Truth or spiritual teachings. This Mercury is a messenger with something to say, not so much a listener. It’s goal is to make meaning of the info it gathers—or maybe it gathers info to support what it believes. It works either way. When Mercury returns to Scorpio it dives deep to research and investigate, it’s secretive and internal. Mercury in Sag is more extroverted with a desire to connect. Up and out vs. down and in.

 

Mars trine Saturn. Like Mercury-Saturn above, this is about practical actions that create lasting structures, stable plans, making progress and building momentum re: long term projects. This is steady, strategic efforts toward important goals with a methodical approach. 

 

Mercury opposite Uranus. This is some unexpected news, info, curveball, idea, sudden genius or change of plans that shifts the trajectory, either breaking momentum or redirecting efforts. It can be a glitch or interference. Maybe you’re being asked to rethink on a higher level or from a different perspective, rather than the way you’re moving. Be flexible, curious, tap into your genius. I promise you, you are way more brilliant than you know. 

 

Oct 30 – Mercury sextile Pluto. Pluto takes you to the depths to explore new possibilities through your mind. Be willing to go all-in on what you are passionate about so you can “see” what maybe you never saw before. Conversations can be magnetic, deep, provocative, opening new areas for direction and possibility. Pluto in Aquarius wants to approach topics in a fresh, upgraded way, to pursue ideas that maybe you haven’t tried before. Allow yourself to fully utilize your big ideas and adventurous soul to see where you land. Follow your bliss… 

 

This is a stimulating week of magical, emotional support, stimulation and unlimited possibilities. Make the most of what’s available for you and move beyond your old perceived limitations if you want to grow. You will be the winner if you do at least one thing you thought was out of reach. It’s not mandatory, just a suggestion, with all this fertile can-do, inspired energy.

 

Be willing to operate with clarity, focus, ease and grace. It’s time to discover that there are more gifts that live within you, just waiting to be discovered.

 

Challenges inspire action and harmonious aspects offer insight, grace and flow. Don’t stare at what’s wrong and miss the magic, possibilities and blessings that support your well being and feed your spirit.

 

I am always grateful for your presence on our journey together. 🌷

 

“When you are in the flow, there is a certain feeling associated with it: light, open, fresh. Being in this feeling pushes out negativity.” ~ Deepak Chopra

 

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“The New Earth is not a place. It is a frequency. It is a timeline where humanity remembers who we are. It is built through consciousness, compassion, and cooperation. It is where the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine are balanced. Where the Earth is honored as a living being. Where truth is not hidden and love leads.” ~ Jolie Wilson

 

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“We shall know that each thought, being intentional, causal, deep, light, humorous or emotional is a prayer. Each prayer calls for light or a lesson.” ~ Jan Phillips

 

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“Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love.” ~ Rumi

 

© 2025 Lisa E Zimmermann • All Rights Reserved • Soul Level Solutions

 

Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️