KnowPisces December ’23 Scope

Key themes: your alliances, expanding your perspectives, remaining true to yourself, trusting what you have to give, revisiting your long-term goals, following your passion and curiosity, healing your sense of self-worth, networking

Dear Pisces,

The month of December begins with Mercury moving into Capricorn on the 1st. The energy of Mercury in Capricorn is all about focus and structure, and in your area of friendship, community and the causes that move you, it’s a beautiful time to make plans with friends and co-conspirators. Reevaluate and reaffirm who gets to be a part of your inner circle. You want and deserve a community that’s empowering.

Venus, the Planet of Love and Beauty, will enter the depths of Scorpio on the 4th, where it will be until the 29th. This happens in your area of adventure and philosophical pursuits, inviting you to enrich your worldview. Seek out fresh perspectives and connections. Start a conversation with people that catch your eye. Say yes to out-of-the-box invitations. If you feel stuck within your spiritual practice, try something new!

Neptune will go direct on the 6th in Pisces, where you’ve been shedding so many layers that keep your true nature shielded away from the outer world. Check in to see where you are at with all of this, you still have a couple more years of this left to go. Don’t put so much importance on what others think of you or how they perceive you. Stay true to yourself no matter what. You can’t control the outside world, but you do have agency over your own actions, and acting in alignment with your truth is the most healing thing for your body, mind and spirit.

We have the New Moon in Sag on the 12th, at 6:32 pm EST, happening in your area of professional pursuits and long-term goals. This is a reminder to connect to the pleasure of serving from wherever it is that you are on your life path right now. You know where you want to be. Hold that vision. You know what to put aside, what to take out completely, what to stack up on, and how to let go when it’s time. Trust yourself and trust the work that your passion is leading you towards.

On the 13th, Mercury goes retrograde until January 1st, giving the end of 2023 a reflective mood. This time gives you a chance to review your alliances. The first 10 days of this transit will be a time to identify the root of any issues going on within your networks, and to ​​get to the underlying truths about friendship.

We welcome Capricorn season on the 21st, shining a light on the reflective journey that Mercury retrograde is taking you through. For you the end of the year is always about deepening and strengthening the bonds within your friendships, networks, and communities. Pay closer attention to who is really down for you and the bond you share, and who might be there to drain your resources.

Then on the 23rd Mercury moves back into Sag, connecting you with the things that were going on within your professional life during the last week of November, offering a deeper perspective.

On the 26th, we have the Full Moon in Cancer, becoming exact at 7:33 pm EST, shining a light on romance, the children in your life and your creative self-expression. Become curious. Make more time for leisure, more time to follow your curiosity. Trust what feels fun, trust your hobbies, your passions, your talents. Not everything is about productivity. And not everything that turns out to be productive has a linear or clear path. Allow play to take you places, let go of expectations.

Also on the 26th, Chiron goes direct in Aries in your area of resources and sense of self-worth. Reminding you that money isn’t equal to worth. Don’t wound yourself for not making ends meet. It’s not you, it’s the system. Find your realest rawest worth in the intangible resources, what you hold within that can never be taken away, and your support system that is always there when you need them.

On the 29th, Venus will enter Sag, where it will be for the next 26 days, bringing your charm and your magnetism to its peak. Your professional life will be flowing with greater ease. It’s an ideal time for networking as you’ll be more visible to the ones that can help take your career to the next level. There will be less obstacles in the way when it comes to your passions and ambitions. Take a moment to tap into the fire of your vocation and how it feels in your body. Embody the sweetness of what it means to give of yourself in service of what you believe in.

Jupiter will go direct in Taurus on the 30th, and you’ll be able to share more openly those good vibes you’ve been cultivating. Connect with gratitude and appreciation. Write about it. Speak your mind. Practice the art of listening. So much of your growth and expansion will come from your ability to listen. This is a great energy to close the year and to think about your New Year’s Resolutions.

2023 hasn’t been easy, personally or collectively, and 2024 will be a year of big shifts and revelations with Pluto moving into Aquarius. We are moving towards the world we want to see come true, and even if at times we may feel close to losing hope, we’ll all be creating the kinds of connections and communities where we feel more supported within our personal and collective dreams. Connection is what will create the possibilities that will overshadow the feelings of hopelessness.

As Mercury goes direct in Sag on the first day of 2024, start the year with this mantra “My dreams matter. I tap into their potential. I know it isn’t easy, but I know that I don’t want to live a half life. Going after the things that move me is how I feel comfortable and at home in my inner world, and safe showing up in the outer world”.

KnowAquarius December ’23 Scope

Key themes: spaces of quiet, solitude, leadership and magnetism, connection to your body and your intuition, transformative conversations within your groups, routines that feel good

Dear Aquarius,

The month of December begins with Mercury moving into Capricorn on the 1st. The energy of Mercury in Capricorn in the deepest area of your chart will lead you towards much needed moments of quiet and hibernation. Your mind will get lost within your inner landscapes. Let it happen, much will be uncovered, especially during the retrograde period. This process will require rest and moments of solitude, and time away from social media.

Venus, the Planet of Love and Beauty, will enter the depths of Scorpio on the 4th, where it will be until the 29th. This happens in your area of career and long-term goals. This is a time for you to shine within your professional life. Reach out to the ones that can help catapult your ambitions to the next level. Your leadership will be noticed, and your magnetism and charm will be on fire.

Neptune will go direct on the 6th in Pisces, where it has been helping you connect with what truly holds value. It has been a wild ride when it comes to your connection to your body and its needs. You’ve been able to soften the rational mind in order to make more space for intuition. With still a couple more years left to go on this transit, don’t forget that if you feel it in your guts and in your bones, you should pay attention to it.

We have the New Moon in Sag on the 12th, at 6:32 pm EST, happening in your area of community and the causes that move you. If dynamics are shifting within certain groups and friendships, don’t turn a blind eye to what’s going on. And don’t be so afraid of facing things that you leave before having the conversations that can end up being healing, transformative and offer everyone the clarity to decide what’s truly best. Recognize the difference between respecting your boundaries and being too afraid to face conflict.

On the 13th, Mercury goes retrograde until January 1st, giving the end of 2023 a reflective mood. This time gives you a chance to review the unpaved roads of your inner landscapes. The first 10 days of this transit will be a time to get deep with certain issues that you thought were ancient history but that have resurfaced and are calling out for your attention yet again.

We welcome Capricorn season on the 21st, shining a light on the reflective journey that Mercury retrograde is taking you through. For you the end of the year is always about slowing down and recharging. Take a moment to yourself, to recalibrate, to clear your head, your heart and your psyche. Make a ritual out of this. Start the year renewed.

Then on the 23rd Mercury moves back into Sag, connecting you with the things that were going on within your social life during the last week of November, offering a deeper perspective.

On the 26th, we have the Full Moon in Cancer, becoming exact at 7:33 pm EST, shining a light on work and health routines. This is a fertile moment for professional opportunities. This Moon highlights the advancements that you have been able to make by tending to the tasks at hand, and what you’re able to create with consistent effort. You’re learning how to best nurture your work and your daily routines, pay attention to how things feel, and follow what feels good.

Also on the 26th, Chiron goes direct in Aries in your area of communication and exchanges. Reminding you that the cure you seek may be hiding in the books you read, the podcasts you listen to, or the casual conversations that come up in your day-to-day life.

On the 29th, Venus will enter Sag, where it will be for the next 26 days, inviting you to take a journey through your friendships, communities and causes that move you. This is a time to reach out. Connect with the ones that can uplift your work, your ideas, your spirits, your understanding of what you have to give to the world, and the impact you’re already making. Put your visions into words. Work on being more interdependently supportive and supported. Don’t wait for the invitation. Make yourself available.

As Jupiter goes direct in Taurus on the 30th, your roots will keep deepening, strengthening and expanding, and with it your sense of groundedness and belonging in the world. Can you feel it? This is a great energy to close the year and to think about your New Year’s Resolutions.

2023 hasn’t been easy, personally or collectively, and 2024 will be a year of big shifts and revelations with Pluto moving into Aquarius. We are moving towards the world we want to see come true, and even if at times we may feel close to losing hope, we’ll all be creating the kinds of connections and communities where we feel more supported within our personal and collective dreams. Connection is what will create the possibilities that will overshadow the feelings of hopelessness.

As Mercury goes direct in Sag on the first day of 2024, start the year with this mantra “My hopes and dreams are not capricious. I surround myself with the ones that respect and make space for my desires and ambitions. I know I can turn my creative fire into something so beautiful. So, I spend time in the realms that my passion leads me to”.

KnowCapricorn December ’23 Scope

Key themes: journey of self-discovery, cultivating space for togetherness, rest and renewal, heart-felt conversations, healing old wounds, leisure time, connection with your inner child

Dear Capricorn,

The month of December begins with Mercury moving into your sign on the 1st. This will be a great time for your personal goals, as you’ll have just the right words to describe and jot down your long-term plans. This time will help bring focus and structure to your journey of self-discovery, allowing you to get closer to who you truly are. Trust yourself, trust your decisions, and go forward with what you want.

Venus, the Planet of Love and Beauty, will enter the depths of Scorpio on the 4th, where it will be until the 29th. This happens in your area of networks and the causes that move you. This is a time for sweetness, a time to get closer to the communities that nourish your soul. You’ll be able to see where you or your friends are misusing your power within the group dynamics. Instead of voicing this, try and cultivate the space to bond over what brings you together, what really matters, what really connects you. This kind of Venus magic can sometimes be more transformative than calling each other out.

Neptune will go direct on the 6th in Pisces, where the boundaries that hold your perspectives and ideas have been breaking apart. It’s like when you get to one idea, it breaks apart to let more expansive points of view in, and the same goes for your daily life rituals. It’s been hard to hold things in place, and there are still a couple more years of this left to go. You’re being invited to flow, to be present with your surroundings.

We have the New Moon in Sag on the 12th, at 6:32 pm EST, happening in the deepest area of your chart. This is an invitation to connect with your inner realm. This is a time for rest and renewal. The most healing thing you can do right now is give yourself some alone time, slow down, and turn off all screens for a while. Make a ritual out of resetting your body, mind and spirit. Make a ritual out of taking a day off to let go, release, and make space for your feelings to be felt.

On the 13th, Mercury goes retrograde until January 1st, giving the end of 2023 a reflective mood. This time gives you a chance to review where you’re at within your journey of self-discovery. Who are you becoming right now? Who do you wish to become? The first 10 days of this transit will be a time to get deep with the details of your plans for the year to come.

We welcome Capricorn season on the 21st, shining a light on the reflective journey that Mercury retrograde is taking you through. For you the end of the year is always about who you are, your identity and sense of self. Trust your structure and know that you are worthy of freedom. Give yourself more room to move and roam free. This is a time for renewal. Don’t try to force things. Allow for the process to occur.

Then on the 23rd Mercury moves back into Sag, connecting you with the things that were going on during the last week of November in regards to your mental and emotional health, offering a deeper perspective.

On the 26th, we have the Full Moon in Cancer, becoming exact at 7:33 pm EST, shining a light on your partnerships, one-on-one relationships and commitments. Have the heart-to-heart. Bring your vulnerability. Let things be extra within your closest relationships. Start all over again if you have to. Be there for all of the emotions that come up. Be there for the healing that wants to occur. Your partners need your presence.

Also on the 26th, Chiron goes direct in Aries in your area of home, family and ancestry. Remember that there is so much medicine available in tracing back those childhood and ancestral wounds that keep causing you pain. It’s not about making it go away, it’s about being able to hold it and to use it as compost helping you grow deep and stronger roots.

On the 29th, Venus will enter Sag, where it will be for the next 26 days, inviting you to take a journey through your spiritual, compassionate and inner realms. Allow yourself to rest. Do more of what renews your energy. Connect with the pleasure that you’re capable of experiencing when you let go. Honor the time and energy it takes to do life. If the world has yet to compensate you for all that you do, make sure you acknowledge yourself and your efforts. Lean on your support groups, the ones that know how to love and respect you.

As Jupiter goes direct in Taurus on the 30th, allow yourself to play. Connect with your inner child. Listen to them and indulge their desires. What would this look like? Think less, your impulsive side is dying to come through. Play and leisure can be sacred if you allow it to. This is a great energy to close the year and to think about your New Year’s Resolutions.

2023 hasn’t been easy, personally or collectively, and 2024 will be a year of big shifts and revelations with Pluto moving into Aquarius. We are moving towards the world we want to see come true, and even if at times we may feel close to losing hope, we’ll all be creating the kinds of connections and communities where we feel more supported within our personal and collective dreams. Connection is what will create the possibilities that will overshadow the feelings of hopelessness.

As Mercury goes direct in Sag on the first day of 2024, start the year with this mantra “I allow myself to go into the dark, and to sleep as much as I have to. I don’t make deadlines my number one priority. Instead, my need for deep rest and renewal takes center stage. How I move about my day is important. I slow down and tap into what my body asks of me”.

Scorpio’s December 2023 Forecast

Key themes: communication, presence, vulnerability, honesty, honoring your desires, following your intuition, uplifting your sense of self-worth, honoring your resources (tangible and intangible), coming out of your comfort zone, embarking on an adventure, healing through routine, commitment within partnership

Dear Scorpio,

The month of December begins with Mercury moving into Capricorn on the 1st, and you’ll want to get more serious about the messages you put out into the world. Look at how you communicate. Reach out to the people that have been on your mind. There can be gold even in the smallest of interactions, so remain present.

Venus, the Planet of Love and Beauty, will enter the depths of your sign on the 4th, where it will be until the 29th. Your deepest desires are ready to surface. This is a time to be honest about what you want, from the smallest of delights, to the most vulnerable desires, like telling someone how you feel about them, or that you want to take the relationship to another level. Tell yourself the truth, go beyond the fears that keep you in doubt. Don’t be afraid to admit that you want something with all of your heart.

Neptune will go direct on the 6th in Pisces, where it has taken you for a wild ride when it comes to your creative energy and pursuits, as it has expanded your imagination and your ability to dream in ways you didn’t think were possible. There are still a couple more years of this left to go, so remember that there are no boundaries to your potential. Trust your instincts when it comes to your passion, trust your inner child, trust your heart and your intuition. It truly is guiding you towards the right path.

We have the New Moon in Sag on the 12th, at 6:32 pm EST, happening in your area of resources and self-worth. This is a reminder that we all deserve abundance. Never forget that you, your time, your energy, your efforts, and your talents are worth so much more than the price that capitalism and the labor market has set. Work on unraveling any beliefs of unworthiness. Look at your intangible resources, look at your innate talents and gifts, look at how you’ve cultivated and developed them. Allow yourself to experience them with great gratitude.

On the 13th, Mercury goes retrograde until January 1st, giving the end of 2023 a reflective mood. This time gives you a chance to bring more awareness to how you tend to become absent within your day-to-day surroundings. The first 10 days of this transit will be a time to practice being more present even in the most “automatic” and mundane of situations.

We welcome Capricorn season on the 21st, shining a light on the reflective journey that Mercury retrograde is taking you through. For you the end of the year is always about how you communicate (the power of your voice) and how you bring your presence into your daily activities (your ability to connect and not disconnect). This is an invitation to rid your daily duties of all the things that don’t matter or count for much. What a better way to come into 2024!

Then on the 23rd Mercury moves back into Sag, connecting you with the things that were going on during the last week of November surrounding your resources, material security and sense of self-worth, offering a deeper perspective.

On the 26th, we have the Full Moon in Cancer, becoming exact at 7:33 pm EST, shining a light on your spiritual and philosophical musings. The longing you hold to dedicate your life to something with greater meaning will be stirred up. What gives you purpose? What does your gut say? This is a time to stretch yourself. Listen to your intuition, what adventure does it want to embark on?

Also on the 26th, Chiron goes direct in Aries in your area of work routines and wellness practices. Remember to take inventory of your health and your habits. True healing and transformation isn’t about one huge shift, it’s in the little things, in the day-to-day, in the flow of life.

On the 29th, Venus will enter Sag, where it will be for the next 26 days, allowing you to find beautiful ways to nurture your sense of self-worth. You’ll want to be where things feel secure and steady. You’ll be more sensitive to the ones that provide these feelings of safety and warmth, helping you define who to let into your inner circle. It’ll also be a time where you’ll be able to tap into ways to monetize a talent that you’ve only been practicing for fun.

Jupiter will go direct in Taurus on the 30th, and things will keep shifting, expanding and becoming more evident within your partnerships. Take the leap, whether it’s confessing your love, coming into a great commitment, or parting ways. This is a great energy to close the year and to think about your New Year’s Resolutions.

2023 hasn’t been easy, personally or collectively, and 2024 will be a year of big shifts and revelations with Pluto moving into Aquarius. We are moving towards the world we want to see come true, and even if at times we may feel close to losing hope, we’ll all be creating the kinds of connections and communities where we feel more supported within our personal and collective dreams. Connection is what will create the possibilities that will overshadow the feelings of hopelessness.

As Mercury goes direct in Sag on the first day of 2024, start the year with this mantra “I respect my talents. I know my value, and I act accordingly. I take control of my finances, and make a plan where my resources can go towards manifesting my dreams. I come into empowering collaborations where healthy boundaries are maintained”.

KnowLibra December ’23 Scope

Key themes: plans for the home, material security, worldly delights, worthiness, creating healthy habits, communication and the power of your words, roots and lineage, long-term goals and aspirations, healing old wounds, co-creation

Dear Libra,

The month of December begins with Mercury moving into Capricorn on the 1st, offering you the focus to take action towards the structures you want to create within your home. You’ll have the mental clarity to face any important or pending conversations with family members or the ones you share your intimate space with.

Venus, the Planet of Love and Beauty, will enter the depths of Scorpio on the 4th, where it will be until the 29th. This happens in your area of resources and self-worth, inviting you to heal any limiting beliefs that you hold when it comes to your value and your security. Venus wants to bring material blessings, and it wants to help you release any shame that surrounds your ideas of how much you deserve. This will also come up in your intimate relationships, and you’ll be more sensitive to how much your worth is recognized and valued. Stay where you are seen and appreciated.

Neptune will go direct on the 6th in Pisces, where it has been allowing you to come into a deeper relationship with your body, and understand how your work routines and daily structures impact it. Check in to see where your boundaries are at when it comes to how you respect your body, your health, and the routines that structure your day. Check in to see where you’d like to be with all of this. Be soft, careful and loving with the realizations and with the shifts. Letting go of habits and creating a healthier lifestyle is never as simple as it seems.

We have the New Moon in Sag on the 12th, at 6:32 pm EST, happening in your area of communication and daily activities. Remember the power of your words. Remember the power available in the simple act of listening to another. Remember how powerful it can be to truly listen to yourself and your needs. Remember how powerful it is to communicate your needs once you’ve acknowledged them.

On the 13th, Mercury goes retrograde until January 1st, giving the end of 2023 a reflective mood. Check in on your ancestral stories, traditions, sorrows and joys, the things that inform you of your sense of rootedness. You want to feel secure within your home, and within your body and your foundations. The first 10 days of this transit will be about really understanding what you need in order to feel this kind of safety.

We welcome Capricorn season on the 21st, shining a light on the reflective journey that Mercury retrograde is taking you through. For you the end of the year is always about home and family. About renewing your stories of not belonging. About reclaiming your roots.

Then on the 23rd Mercury moves back into Sag, connecting you with whatever was going on around the last week of November involving your communications and daily interactions, offering a deeper perspective.

On the 26th, we have the Full Moon in Cancer, becoming exact at 7:33 pm EST, shining a light on professional aspirations and long-term goals. Check in on your career path. Where are you at? How did you get here? In which direction do you wish to keep directing your efforts? How can you make the most out of your efforts? Take a chance on yourself and your dreams.

Also on the 26th, Chiron goes direct in Aries in your area of partnership and intimate connections. I know about the wounds that have been coming up for you within your relationships, I know it hasn’t been easy. But I also know that even if you aren’t able to see it right now, you’re healing so profoundly, and you are coming to understand what drives your urge to come together with another.

On the 29th, Venus will enter Sag, where it will be for the next 26 days, and you’ll be feeling extra flirty. Your compliments will be real gifts for others, so don’t hold back. Those sweet words of yours will go deep and have the ability to uplift the ones they’re directed to. You’ll be more sensitive to where there’s too much politeness and where words are disingenuous, steer clear from these environments, and don’t get too caught up in these interactions.

Jupiter will go direct in Taurus on the 30th, awakening your generative nature. Open up to collaboration, co-creation and receiving support from your partners. This is a great energy to close the year and to think about your New Year’s Resolutions.

2023 hasn’t been easy, personally or collectively, and 2024 will be a year of big shifts and revelations with Pluto moving into Aquarius. We are moving towards the world we want to see come true, and even if at times we may feel close to losing hope, we’ll all be creating the kinds of connections and communities where we feel more supported within our personal and collective dreams. Connection is what will create the possibilities that will overshadow the feelings of hopelessness.

As Mercury goes direct in Sag on the first day of 2024, start the year with this mantra “I see the abundance available even in the most mundane experiences. I remain flexible and allow my mind to roam free. I don’t control or define, I make space to explore and for life to surprise me”.

KnowVirgo December ’23 Scope

Key themes: Play, pleasure, romance, deep conversations, softening the heart, home and family, roots and ancestry, community

Dear Virgo,

The month of December begins with Mercury moving into Capricorn on the 1st, offering you the focus needed to keep furthering your creative projects. Bring more structure to your leisure time. Think about how you can include play and relaxation into your schedule. This will have you feeling in control of your day-to-day in a more creative way.

Venus, the Planet of Love and Beauty, will enter the depths of Scorpio on the 4th, where it will be until the 29th. This happens in your area of communication and daily activities, inviting you to get deep. There will be no room for superficial connections. Go ahead and have the difficult and emotionally charged conversations. Remember that love and that respecting boundaries requires honesty. Even when things are hard to say, trust that you have the emotional strength to sustain and navigate the feelings that arise.

Neptune will go direct on the 6th in Pisces, where it has been dissolving your boundaries and enabling spiritual awakening through intimate connections. This journey has been opening your heart in ways that you couldn’t imagine were possible. Check in to see where you are at now, as you still have a couple more years of this left to go. How are you owning up to the new softer (but not delible) boundaries that you have been forging within your intimate spaces?

We have the New Moon in Sag on the 12th, at 6:32 pm EST, happening in your area of home and ancestry. This is an invitation to pause and to look within. How often are you focused on others? How often does your approval come from the outside much more than it does from within? Work on breathing deep and feeling the validity of your inner world, and its capacity to sustain you. You are already perfect, Virgo.

On the 13th, Mercury goes retrograde until January 1st, giving the end of 2023 a reflective mood. Check in on your creative expressions and your ability to let loose and to flow. You have such a strong structure and this actually makes you a master at letting go, but you’re also a master at sabotaging yourself into believing you can control the flow of life, and this is where things get complicated. The first 10 days of this transit will be a time to witness what keeps you from giving into and flowing with your creative muses.

We welcome Capricorn season on the 21st, shining a light on the reflective journey that Mercury retrograde is taking you through. For you the end of the year always represents an invitation to embrace more joy, pleasure and romance in your life.

Then on the 23rd Mercury moves back into Sag, connecting you with the things that were going on within your home and family around the last week of November, offering a deeper perspective.
On the 26th, we have the Full Moon in Cancer, becoming exact at 7:33 pm EST, shining a light on friendship and community. Check in, ask yourself if you’re hanging with the kind of people that allow you to grow professionally, emotionally, and spiritually. Important conversations may come up within your groups. Don’t try to escape, no matter how uncomfortable things may get, make space for what needs to be explored and transformed.

Also on the 26th, Chiron goes direct in Aries in your area of intimacy and joint ventures. Check in to see how you wish to keep healing your boundaries and the ways in which you decide to share and explore yourself with others.

On the 29th, Venus will enter Sag, inviting you to take a journey through your ancestral lineage for the next 26 days. Things will get sweeter at home, and you may crave more time to cozy up with your family, your furry friends, or a glass of wine and a book. Invite your chosen family over for reading circles, or to explore each other’s natal charts, or to just talk about life. Make more space to be around the ones that accept you as you are, this is no time to minimize who you are and what you have to give in order to be embraced.

Jupiter will go direct in Taurus on the 30th, reminding you that this is the time to be dreaming boldly, abundantly, and expansively! This is a great energy to close the year and to think about your New Year’s Resolutions.

2023 hasn’t been easy, personally or collectively, and 2024 will be a year of big shifts and revelations with Pluto moving into Aquarius. We are moving towards the world we want to see come true, and even if at times we may feel close to losing hope, we’ll all be creating the kinds of connections and communities where we feel more supported within our personal and collective dreams. Connection is what will create the possibilities that will overshadow any feelings of hopelessness.

As Mercury goes direct in Sag on the first day of 2024, start the year with this mantra “I know what I need to keep doing, feeling and being in order for my foundations to expand, in order to ground deeper into my sense of abundance. I allow myself to explore, I allow my mind to roam free”.