VALUES STATEMENT | July 20, 2025
On Failure, Resilience, & Enjoyment: My Path Forward with The Practical Astrologer.
“Anything you build on a large scale or with intense passion invites chaos.”
Or, if you're me, it's more like dancing a tango when you have two left feet and a terrible memory for choreography — two steps forward, one step back, maybe a chaîné turn out a third-story window (oh, yes, that almost happened when I was 19).
That sums up this piece of road in my journey since June when the short film that had been in the offing for months was scuppered. Since then I've cried and raged and laughed and — as always because we know I can't help but be the dumb Leo I am — despite what common sense would advise, I'm back on my feet — defiant and game to see how this redirection takes me on an even more awe-filled trek.
However, I won't do you the disservice of pretending it hasn't given me a hard knock — especially in terms of practicalities. Because I had to have 100% focus on film work, my practices — both for TPA and the branding agency that I'm the co-founder of, The Cusp Studio — went fallow. However, I'm not simply flipping the "Closed" sign to "Open". Do I need the income streams? Yes, the pups and I still need a roof over our heads and food in the bowls; but it isn't enough to just "return" to work I love to do and with people I love to work with. A come to god to walk the walk has happened.
If I want to live and participate in a system of exchange rooted in the values of care, mutuality, and sharing from inner abundance and not depletion, then I better start taking care of you, me, and business this way. So, this is a reinvention.
On Value, Investment, & Unleashing Your Success
When we work together, it's because you're navigating a profound transition – moving from who you were to fully embodying who you know you are. This space is for those seeking clarity and striving for something extraordinary: whether you're a creative manifesting beauty, an entrepreneur birthing a better world, or someone seeking relationships that enable your most authentic, free self. Whatever it is, your journey has brought you here — ready to craft a life that's all the things — successful, significant, and fulfilled.
My role is to be your success catalyst and joy doula. You gain a direct line to astrological insight, creative problem-solving, and strategic clarity within a protected space—to play, be vulnerable, and treat your life like an exciting design thinking puzzle. I'm here to help you remember, trust, and unleash you – whether that's in career, relationships, creativity, or embodiment. This isn't just about what I do; it's about what we can achieve, together.
What's Changing (and Why You Should Care)
Another key takeaway from this return to the dance floor? My purpose isn't to become some algorithm-conquering marketing guru. Honestly, it drains my will to live. What I'm here to do is to share the incredible, profound gift and tool of astrology and its value in birthing the most joyful life that's meant for you.
So, moving forward, we’re going old school with how we connect:
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This is a pure content zone for unfiltered astrological insights, deep dives, and zero pressure to "perform." Substack (and Instagram) followers will continue to get priority booking for new client Kickoff sessions without a direct referral. This will NOT be a marketing funnel.
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This will be your go-to to find out when books are open, class information, special events, quick links to the latest blog post, and invitations to "Tea Time" — what will hopefully become our dedicated spot to hang out live and in real timesince IG is taking Live features away from sub-1K accounts.
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If you're on both lists and would prefer one or the other, please opt out of the one that isn't your jam. I hate spam. Literally, it gives me anxieties that you might feel that when you see an email come through from me.
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I’m over gaming the algorithm. It’s a soul-suck — and we’re here to live. Instead, let’s connect directly here: my broadcast channel.
It’s an unfiltered stream IRT of transits to navigate or ponder, immediate thoughts, musings.