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TAROT: The order of the Golden Dawn Significators

The Celtic Cross, or Grand Cross, spread was recommended for answering questions by Arthur Edward Waite, who was part of the short-lived but influential magic order of the Golden Dawn, founded at the end of the nineteenth century.   Later, Waite devised the Tarot pack named after him, which was designed under his direction by Pamela Colman Smith.  Layout photo by Steve Bonner. Waite photo from TAROT by Jane Lyle.  By

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Laughter is the Best Medicine 

By Alison CraneHave you heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine?” According to the Mayo Clinic, it just may be what the doctor orders when it comes to relieving stress. Researchers found short-term effects of laughter include:  Some possible long-term effects of laughing regularly include:  Here are some tips for refining or developing your sense of humor:  National Stress Awareness Day on the first Wednesday in November each year

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AMP’D UP: She Gave Up Her Legs. Not Her Life.

One woman’s extraordinary fight to live on her own terms.  Judy Berna, reclaiming her life in the smallest moments.  By Rick Bontkowski One of the remarkable things about writing is that you never really know where your words will land. You toss a story into the universe, hope someone besides your mother reads it, and occasionally something wonderful happens. A stranger writes back. A conversation begins. And suddenly, two people who

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About the Cover . . .  

“One in a Million”   Directed by Itab Azzam & Jack MacInnes Featured in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Wednesday | October 14 | 4:30 PM Arlington Hotel Cinema 1  October is here at last, bringing festivals, fall fun, and, hopefully, some cooler days. One of the season’s biggest highlights is the 35th Edition of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, and once again,  The Springs Magazine is honored to include the festival’s

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OCTOBER 2026: A Month of Deep Review & Transformation 

Greetings, Fellow Travelers,   October 2027 carries a powerful Libra-to-Scorpio progression, shifting the collective focus from relationships, balance, and cooperation toward deeper truth, intimacy, transformation, and emotional honesty. Mercury turns retrograde October 7 in Scorpio, encouraging reflection around communication, trust, shared resources, and unresolved emotional matters. Venus enters Scorpio October 8, intensifying themes of love, desire, vulnerability, and authentic connection. The Full Moon arrives October 15 in Aries, illuminating independence, courage, identity,

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Discover the Art of the Korean Lift 

Amy Jo Stader guides participants through their own Korean-inspired facial experience.  This October, Spa City Aesthetics invites you to experience the Korean Lift Master Class, an interactive skincare event inspired by the advanced techniques Amy Jo Stader studied in South Korea.  Designed for anyone who wants to better understand aging skin, facial tension, lymphatic flow, and Korean skincare, this hands-on class blends education with a relaxing guided treatment. Each guest

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Choosing To See the Silver Lining 

By Peggy Lindsey Our human journey is built upon our blunders. No life is without its mistakes, lessons, and actions we aren’t proud of. Yet, these are the very building blocks that create our lives. Too often we attach shame to these events.   However, guilt and humiliation are never the answer. Do we scold a child who falls down time after time while learning to walk? Every attempt teaches the little

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TAROT: Royalty Guide Card 

By Michelle Crandell Angeles Arrien writes about royalty cards in her book, THE TAROT HANDBOOK. She provides a way to find your personal Royalty Card, which you could use as a Significator for any reading. As an added bonus, learning about this card can help clarify personal characteristics you are meant to develop and practice in this lifetime. This card may also indicate natural gifts, talents, or inner resources that come

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Sunshine Therapeutic Riding Center Changes Lives 

The heart of Sunshine Riding Center. Photo: Lee Browning Ezell  Sunshine Therapeutic Riding Center’s 6th Annual Southern Soiree at The Reserve will take place Thursday, October 1, 2026. This year’s event introduces a new Culinary Promenade, bringing together some of Hot Springs’ talented culinary artists with the historic beauty and hospitality of The Reserve for a unique evening celebrating our community and the many ways horses connect people.  Oaklawn Hot Springs is

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The 90-Minute Problem – What Your Body Is Doing While You’re Watching the Movie  

Take Dr. Larsen’s Film Festival Challenge. Between every screening, give your body five minutes of your attention.  By Dr. Kurt Larsen You found the perfect seat. The lights go down. The story pulls you in. Ninety minutes later, the credits roll, and your body has a story of its own.  While a great movie can make 90 minutes disappear, your body still knows you’ve been sitting. Long periods of sitting mean

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Can a Donut Actually Be Healthy? 

To “do-nut” or to “do-not.” That is the question. Alison Crane offers her considered opinion.  By Alison Crane Is there such a thing as a healthy donut, and would you actually want to eat it? I have to admit that I really enjoy blueberry cake donuts and will indulge in one… occasionally.  One donut every few months or so is not the same as even only one a week. Ultimately, not

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Yoga: Finding Strength and Peace in Peaceful Warrior 

Read any good books lately? If you can find this mural, take a selfie in front of it and text it to 501.651.0545 before the end of October for a free drop-in class at The Yoga Place! Photo by Missy Conry.  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens At The Yoga Place, we often remind our students that yoga is about finding balance—not just in our bodies, but in our minds and everyday

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Hot Springs Poetry Festival Returns Nov. 1-8 

  The second annual Hot Springs Poetry Festival returns Nov. 1-8, bringing eight days of free poetry readings, workshops, and literary events to venues throughout Hot Springs.  The festival is presented by Garland County Library, with support from Emergent Arts, Kollective Coffee + Tea, Club House Hot Springs, Sibling Rivalry Press,

Haiku Conference Nov. 6-7 

Dr. David Lanoue  Arkansas Haiku Society (AHS) will host its 30th South Region Conference on November 6-7 at Garland County Library. The distinguished guest speaker is Dr. David Lanoue, world traveler, author, songwriter, and translator of over 11,000 Japanese haiku into English. There will be a $500 cash random drawing. Must be present to win. Someone

Stories Through Photographs: Arkansas in World War II 

Women workers at the Jacksonville Ordnance Plant during World War II. Odessa Summers (far left) had a perfect work attendance record. Her philosophy was, “Just make up your mind and then stay on the job every day for our fighting soldiers.”  (Photo Arkansas State Archives)  The Garland County Historical Society, in association

What is GivingTuesday?  

GivingTuesday falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: A day that encourages people to do good. Over 13 years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires millions of people to donate, volunteer, and