Ninety-nine percent of the time, Virgo thinks strategically. Intelligent and savvy, they can quickly solve the most complex problems that come their way. They’re grounded in logic and practicality. They’re masters at planning and coordinating, making their goals much easier for them to reach. 

Leo

Leo likes to face challenges head-on. They’re intelligent, present, and very aware of their surroundings. With their confidence, they tend to survive adversity. They think critically and never lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. They’re some of the best problem solvers and aren’t afraid to confront an issue to get to the solution.

Capricorn

Capricorns are as practical as they come. They learn from their mistakes and often apply their newfound knowledge to any situation. They’re usually hyper-aware of the possible outcomes that might happen and have a knack for over-preparing for the worst. They’re highly critical people who pay attention to detail, which makes them incredibly self-reliant.

Aries

As the fastest sign in the zodiac, it’s pretty apparent why they tend to be ten steps ahead of the rest of us. They have a zest for life and unbridled ambition. In their careers, they’re the ones applying for the job, networking with the right people, and attending workshops to hone their skills. They’re also some of the best people to go to for advice, as their words come with sincerity from their lived experiences.

Scorpio

Scorpios often tend to be ahead of the game because of their grit and intensity. When they want something, they will never hesitate to pursue it. With that, they’re usually willing to do whatever it takes for them to get what they came for. From making plans a year before or attending conferences to gain more knowledge and skills, they’re willing to do it all. 

The brunch took place on February 28. Bailey says at this brunch Amanda was making out with Kyle in front of West. “She was grabbing his face and really heavily kissing him.” She says she turned to West and asked what was going on. West said, “Just let them do their thing.”

Lindsay responded to this story saying, “Imagine using your husband as a decoy for your boyfriend.”

There is an even darker interpretation of this story than Lindsay’s. I don’t think Amanda was creating a decoy to cover for her and West. I think she was trying to make West jealous by kissing Kyle in front of him. And it worked, evidently, as Amanda and West kissed later that day.

If you know, then you know that Sagittarius is the luckiest sign in the zodiac. The most optimistic as well, it’s no surprise how many things this fire sign can manifest daily. There’s an aura about them that lets the good things in life come to them naturally. Unfazed by life’s setbacks, these signs are the closest to living the life of their dreams through their spirituality and intuition.

Pisces

Spiritual and intuitive, these water signs are known for their close-to-psychic abilities. Associated with the planets Jupiter, Neptune, and Venus, these signs are also considered a lucky bunch. Equipped with a strong belief system, they can master every manifestation technique. Whether it gets them a free coffee or coincidently being at the right place at the right time, this group has it figured out.

Leo

Leos have an aura to them that makes getting what they want easy. With their usual warmth and generosity, their energy attracts a lot of opportunities to come their way. Being the go-getters they are in life, when these lions set their sights on something, they believe in receiving it wholeheartedly. So, with that mindset, they leave no room for any negativity to cloud their judgment. Ultimately, they’re progressive thinkers determined to achieve their dreams and live the life they want.

Cancer

Like Pisces, Cancers are also intuitive. With these water signs, they are fortunate to be the ones on the receiving end of people’s generosity. A lot of times, they receive the help they need without even asking for it. They’re hard workers and are determined to move through a positive path in life. They constantly learn from their past mistakes, so when it comes to them manifesting things, they know exactly how to do it right. 

Taurus

Often fortunate to be surrounded by money and luxury, Taurus doesn’t waste a moment when luck comes their way. With their steady and calm nature, they combine their grounded aura into a spiritual flow that helps them gain the material security they seek. These signs are very focused on stability, so when manifesting what they want, they pay no mind to outside circumstances, so no doubt ever creeps in.

Aries

Good fortune follows these trailblazers wherever they go. Like its fellow fire signs, they bring that air of optimism. Not only are they willing to put the work into everything they do, but with a mindset like that, it’s not hard to see why their manifestations almost always come to fruition. The biggest risk takers of the zodiac, these signs are aware of how fortunate they can be and know how to use it to their advantage. 

Breakthrough isn’t something you force or manufacture — it’s something you receive when your heart is finally ready to hold it. And maybe that’s what this season has been about. Not punishment, but preparation. Not God withholding, but God refining. Getting you ready for what he has been holding.

As May begins, don’t enter it with the same heaviness you’ve been carrying. Enter it with gratitude for how far you’ve come, with faith for what’s ahead, and with the trust that God hasn’t forgotten about you. He’s been working behind the scenes, and this will be the month you finally see it.

God,

I’m declaring that May is my month of breakthrough. I’ve been holding on, and I am asking you to let this be the month where everything finally shifts. The month where doors that have been closed for too long finally open. The month where prayers I’ve been praying for years finally get answered. The month where I see the fruit of what I’ve been planting.

Break through every obstacle that has been blocking my progress. Break through the confusion that has been clouding my clarity. Break through the fear that has been holding me back. Break through the delays that have made me question your timing. Let this be the month where what felt stuck finally starts moving.

God, I don’t want to leave May the same way I entered it. I want my life to be a testimony. I want to experience breakthrough in my finances, in my relationships, in my purpose, in my peace. Let this month be marked by divine intervention, and blessings I didn’t see coming.

Let May be the month it happens, God.

Amen.

That feeling of a heart breaking over endings can make everything feel heavy, like you’re carrying it alone. Sometimes, all we can do is open ourselves slowly to God’s presence and let it guide us through the waves, trusting that healing comes in its own time. Pray this with me and feel His comfort.

Dear God,

I come to you today with a broken heart. I am feeling the weight of many endings and struggling to find the strength to fully experience this grief while still appreciating the beauty of the present moment. Please create space in my heart to receive your divine comfort. Help me discover the unexpected blessings hidden within this pain. Thank you for being with me during this challenging season—my heart feels safe knowing you are protecting me through every wave of sorrow. I trust in your promise that you will restore me completely in your perfect timing.

Amen.

This piece was written by Rebecca Simon. Her newest release, Finding God Every Day: 111 Devotionals For Women Healing Through Faith, gives you 111 daily reflections like this one. Her best-seller, Let Go, Trust God, has helped thousands lean into the same truths. Grabbing a copy keeps her writing going and helps Thought Catalog keep publishing it.

This story is from the early 1990s. Gayle had been married to attorney William Bumpus since 1982. In 1990, she walked in on him having an affair with one of her own close friends. The only person she told at first was Oprah. The divorce was finalized in 1993.

Around that time, the National Enquirer ran a cover story claiming the marriage ended because Gayle and Oprah were secretly together. Gayle, now newly single and trying to date, asked Oprah to use her show to kill the rumor directly. Oprah said no. She didn’t want to dignify the tabloids by responding to them.

Oprah had been with Stedman Graham since 1986. Gayle was the one trying to get a Saturday night date in New York while the country thought she was Oprah’s girlfriend.

She told Alex Cooper on Call Her Daddy this week that the rumors still circulate and she’s finally stopped caring. “As long as I feel good about what I’m doing, and the people I respect and trust are okay with it, otherwise you’ll drive yourself nuts.”

Settling doesn’t just keep you from what God has for you — it keeps you trapped in a version of your life that was never meant to be permanent. You stay in the wrong relationship because leaving feels harder than staying. You stay in the misaligned job because starting over feels scarier than being unfulfilled. You accept breadcrumbs because a full table feels too far away. And every time you settle, you’re not just saying no to God’s best, you’re saying yes to a life that will never fully satisfy you.

God,

I’ve been settling. I know I have. Settling for relationships that drain me because I’m afraid of being alone. Settling for opportunities that don’t align with my purpose because I’m scared nothing better will come. Settling for less than what you have for me because I’ve convinced myself that “good enough” is all I deserve.

But today, I’m asking you to break that pattern. Give me the courage to walk away from what’s comfortable but wrong. Give me the strength to say no to what doesn’t serve the life you’re calling me into. Help me stop lowering my standards out of fear, loneliness, or impatience.

God, remind me that you didn’t bring me this far to settle. You didn’t heal me, grow me, and refine me just so I could accept mediocrity. What you have for me is better than what I’ve been holding onto. So help me let go. Help me trust that walking away from good enough is making space for more than I could ask or imagine.

I refuse to settle anymore. I’m waiting for your best, God. Show me how good it can get.

Amen.

Leos innately know how to overcome every obstacle they face. They have some of the brightest personalities, and positive thinking comes naturally to them. These fire signs are the walking, talking definition of inspiration. They’re not afraid to dream big. So, it’s no shock why they’re considered the royalty of the zodiac. They know how to build a castle with the bricks thrown at them.

Aquarius

Aquarius is a powerful air sign because they insist on marching to the beat of their own drum. Known as the visionaries of the zodiac, they don’t follow trends; they create them. Not a stickler for rules, freedom of expression is a covenant to this air sign. Their individuality is their prized possession. Aquarius is also known to be the people’s champion. Wherever they end up in life, they will always be devoted to the needs of others.

Scorpio

Scorpios have so much power because it’s all or nothing with them. They go big or go home. Though emotional and sensitive, they use these qualities to their advantage. They’re the water sign constantly ending up in high places. Whether they have their eyes set on a career or a love interest, they won’t hesitate to pursue what they want. The sign comes with a lot of intensity they can distribute appropriately to take them far.

Capricorn

Capricorns are determined and ambitious. Accomplishment will forever be the first thing on their mind. Sure, they’re stable, but the fact that they dare to achieve more makes them a force to be reckoned with. They’re decisive, structured, and brilliant. They’ll always know how to correct a situation if things go wrong. 

April

People who arrived in April, you’ve always been a warrior at heart, a trailblazer. This May, your fiery spirit is reigniting, burning brighter than ever. You’re not just bouncing back; you’re launching forward with a vengeance. Imagine yourself as a comet blazing across the night sky—unstoppable, unyielding. You’re reclaiming your power, not to settle scores, but to show the world (and yourself) that nothing can dim your flames. Get ready to rewrite your story, with every step a defiant dance in the face of challenges.

November

Oh, those born in November, masters of resilience, you’ve walked through emotional fires and emerged unscathed. This May is your time to rise like a phoenix. Your journey is not about retaliation; it’s about rebirth, about transforming past pains into powerful lessons. Visualize yourself shedding old skins, emerging with a renewed, fierce grace. You’re not just returning; you’re evolving, turning every setback into a stepping stone towards a future where you are the unchallenged author of your fate.

January

January natives, you’re always climbing, always enduring. This May, your relentless spirit is taking a bold turn. You’re not just climbing; you’re conquering new heights with a renewed sense of purpose. Think of every challenge you’ve faced as a part of the mountain you’ve been scaling. Now is the time to stand at the summit, to look back at the path you’ve traversed with a smirk. Your revenge is not loud or brash; it’s in the quiet satisfaction of proving that nothing could stop your ascent.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:4

We are all grieving in some manner—whether it’s the passing of a loved one, a chapter closing, a job ending, a past version of ourselves, an identity, or the weight of sin. The pain is unbearable at times, gripping us tightly, coloring every moment of our days, preventing us from being present.

It may seem counterintuitive to see beauty emerging from periods of mourning. However, God draws closest to those who are brokenhearted—it is in our moments of deep weakness and despair that God reveals Himself fully to each of us. Within the mourning process, we experience profound spiritual growth, discovering our inherent strength to overcome life’s greatest challenges. Rather than seeking momentary pleasure or numbing our pain, grief teaches us to feel each emotion fully, to not avoid sorrow but move through it with purpose.

The comfort God promises is both immediate and eternal—divine consolation now in the midst of our pain, and complete restoration later. This assurance showcases God’s tender love for the brokenhearted throughout the entire journey of grief, transforming our mourning into an unexpected blessing.

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