What did Mary J. Blige mean when she said that she was searching for a real love? Short answer: She was referring to an intimate partner who could set her heart free, someone who would know that she was the one, and could satisfy her every need. Mary was looking for someone inspirational, someone real! Now, if you've already listened to the Post New Moon in Aries podcast, you know that I read an excerpt from the preface of Bell Hooks' book, "All About Love." In the preface and introduction, Bell Hooks admits that we never really had a concrete definition of what love means. Is love a noun, verb, or interchangeable? Who determines what love is, and must we always do our due diligence to factor in the writer's sex when teaching about love?
We learned from Bell Hooks that gender definitely does play a part in how writers and people in general view love. Perhaps love is a frequency, a vibe, or a feeling. This is why Mary’s track does something to us on a soul level, whether you identify as she, he, or they. Just like the Earth sign of Taurus, love is hard to ignore or not acknowledge, as love’s presence is solid, grounded from beyond, and generative. However, just as energy is neither lost nor destroyed, it is not always clear where this love comes from. In the second verse, Mary says,
“Ooh, when I met you
I just knew that you would take my heart and run.
Until you told me how you loved for me, you said I’m not the one.
So I slowly came to see all of the things that you were made of
And now I hope my dreams and inspiration lead me towards a real love.”
Acknowledging that she had been bewitched and was only able to confirm the lack of authenticity of this person’s love for her once they declared she was not the one, where did the love go? Better yet, where did it come from? However, peep the intuition of her knowing that they would take her heart and run. I don’t know if I am allowed to dissect this beautifully crooned masterpiece by Mary J. Still, I have to ask, if his love was in fact not present, where did Mary conjure that energy of “love” from? It’s clear she gave her heart as an act of love, but how exactly? If love does not have to be reciprocal or always present from all people, places, and things involved, is it far-fetched to believe that every ounce of love she felt actually came from her, her own divine power?
Taurus Season 2026 wants you to be truthful about how you view love and what your actions, experiences, and honest feelings reveal to you about what you consider love to be. This is an incredible proposal from the stars that reminds you of where your values really lie, not where you thought they did. Why? When the Sun is in Taurus, we have no choice but to explore where our resources come from or could come from, and that includes love! This season is for those of us who have prayed to God for a love or partner of a lifetime. Maybe a career progression that aligns with our inner purpose and overall destiny, or simply with the peace of mind that comes from truly believing and knowing that the love you've always needed is right there within you. Taurus season offers you this proposal. Will you accept?
Taurus Season 2026's Divination.
Theme: Knight of Cups.
Taurus Season wants us to open our arms when it comes to love and not to be deceived by appearance. Some of us tend to believe that suitors or potential lovers are lying to us as they approach us, as my mother calls it, “The Representative.” You know the facade, the mask! However, we too are capable of having a preconceived idea of how love is supposed to be, how we are supposed to act with it, and even what t should look like! This could be for friends, jobs, and even our society. As long as you’re willing to see who you really are and what you are willing to believe about love, it is okay to be honest about what you need to give to make an unrestricted commitment and dedication.
Career: 2 of Swords.
There may be some details about your job that you don’t know. The shoe could also be on the other foot, and there are some things your job doesn’t know about you, haha! You’ll need a plan or a backup plan in case things don’t go your way, especially if the job has been hot. For some of you, saying how you feel is now or never!
Love: King of Swords.
Some of you may meet a hottie online or at work! For those in a relationship, you may find that you are truly turned on by your partner when they exhibit a dry sense of humor or a powerful intellect, which is usually hard to miss! Either way, you are encouraged to go after what you desire, hint, hint. If this month brings a more testy energy, be mindful of your words and how you say them. It will determine just how lucky you get!
Spiritual Development: The Tower.
I guess with Uranus leaving Taurus for Gemini, we are getting that final collapse when it comes to our spiritual discipline. For some of you, your spiritual routine needs a tune-up; for others, you go from devotee to initiate and then really see what you’ve signed up for! This change regarding your spiritual development can feel sudden, ego-shattering, and is a great reminder of why you must ask yourself from time to time, “ Am I growing with my prayers or rituals, or have I convinced myself that stagnation is devotion? Your mind, body, and soul know what it needs. Listen!
Last Words: Ace of Cups.
We have some growing pains this season, but they come with the proposal of living authentically with who we are in the now! Yes, one day you will be your own boss, have the marriage of a lifetime, and the spiritual force field that will make any shaman bow. However, be okay with building towards it and release the shame of not having it the way you want it. Because the truth is, perhaps everything you are praying for, you do need to prepare for in order not to squander it. If you leave this season not knowing how many internal issues and stagnation come from your choices and your own ideas or limitations, you may have missed the lesson. Love, joy, kindness, and all the wonderful things that are real and inspirational are here to be found, explored, opened, and enjoyed. You need to discover the real you. Now, what’s your 411?
With love,
D.