Personality assessments like the ‘Cube Personality Test’ are a fun way to guide your mind and reflect upon what your truest wishes are.

What is a Personality Test?

Personality tests were created to help psychologically categorize one’s personality traits, behaviors, and motivations. The purpose behind these categorizations is to showcase how one perceives the world and cares to interact with it.

There are two common types of personality tests:

• Objective Tests: Tests such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or The Love Language Quiz are objective as they rely on self-indicated answers.
• Projective Tests: Tests such as the Rorschach Inkblot Test (or the Cube Personality Assessment you’re about to read more on), are projective because their reflections and answers are based on unconscious thoughts.

It’s important to note that personality tests are psychological tools and are often more reflective guides and practices rather than anything prescriptive.

What is the Cube Personality Test?

The Cube Personality Test is a projective visualization test that was created in the late 90s by author Isamu Saito and psychologist Tadahiko Nagao. This test was originally written about in the Kokology book series that coincided with a Japanese philosophical movement at the time. The Kokology cultural movement is linked to the procurement of various psychological visualizations that help people unlock profound insights about themselves— their fears, their goals, their relationships, etc.

Later on, international writer Annie Gottlieb brought certain visualizations, such as the Cube Personality Test, to Western audiences through her book Secrets of the Cube.

The Cube Personality Test leads its test taker to imagine a series of objects and hone in on the specific qualities of the objects they imagine. After their visualizations end, they are led to an answer key that helps them to evaluate their projections and unlock deeper truths about their inner worlds.

Begin: Cube Personality Test

Before you begin, it’s important to mention that this test has no right or wrong answers. Please interpret the prompts as you see fit and let your imagination wander.

Step 1:

In order to begin, close your eyes and picture you’re in a vast, open desert. Then, walk yourself through a series of objects, each appearing one after another:

• Cube
• Ladder
• Horse
• Storm
• Flowers

Step 2:

Now close your eyes again and evaluate the objects’ details more critically. Note your observations on the following questions:

• Cube: How big is it? What is it made of? Where is it located in the field? Is it transparent? Is the cube on the ground or is it in the air, floating?
• Ladder: How tall is the ladder? What is it made of? Where is the ladder in relation to the cube (nearby, far away, etc.)?
• Horse: What color is the horse? What is the horse doing in the desert? Where is the horse in relation to the cube?
• Storm: What does the storm look like? Is the storm going to last a while or just pass over? Where is the storm in relation to the cube?
• Flowers: What color are the flowers? How many flowers are there? What kind of flowers are they? Where are they located in the desert and in relation to your cube?

Step 3:

After noting your observations to the questions above, walk yourself through the answer key below. Reflect on what each object symbolizes and what your visualization of them signifies for your unique personality.

Answer Key: Cube Personality Test

Cube

The cube you visualized represents yourself— your ego, sense of identity, and current self-perception.

• Size: Represents your confidence and presence in the world (think large cube = boisterous, confident, loud, whereas small cube = soft spoken, introverted, shy).
• Material & Transparency: Represents your emotional availability and openness (think steel cube = guarded and harder to reach, whereas glass cube = vulnerable and open). Also, how solid the cube seems can reflect your security in yourself.
• Color: Represents your emotional tone (think optimism vs pessimism, etc.)
• Position: Represents your inclination towards practicality or spontaneity/creativity (think cube on ground = logical and practical, whereas cube in air = creative spirit, more free-flowing).

Ladder

The ladder you visualized represents your dreams and goals, along with how you plan to achieve them.

• Height: Represents the reach of your goals. Meaning a long ladder could signify high aspirations and lofty dreams, while a short one signifies more modest and accomplishable goals.
• Material: Represents your emotional tone in relation to your goals. Meaning a metal ladder could represent one who is determined beyond doubt to fulfill their dreams, whereas a wooden, rickety ladder could represent one who is more flexible with their aspirations or uncertain of their path.
• Location: Represents your ability to ask for help. If the ladder is leaning on or close to the cube, this signifies wanting to achieve your goals on your own, while a ladder far from the cube signifies your willingness to get a helping hand from others to achieve your dreams.
• Rungs: Broken or missing rungs can represent that you perceive obstacles along the path to pursuing and achieving your dreams.

Horse

The horse you visualized represents your emotional desires and relationships (often romantic ones).

• Color & Appearance: Represents your emotional nature in relationships and your openness to monogamy. A ‘color’ example could be a white horse being more calm in relationships, whereas a black horse being more mysterious. An ‘appearance’ example could be a bucking bronco representing someone who doesn’t care for monogamy and currently wants to roam free, while a gentle horse nibbling grass reflects one who is open to a relationship.
• Activity: Represents your level of independence, e.g., a galloping horse indicates someone who isn’t afraid to run free and be self-motivated. Meanwhile, a horse that is saddled and still can showcase one who is more dependent on their loved ones, or may even be emotionally stagnant.
• Location: Represents how important relationships are in your life. If the horse is close to the cube, relationships are central. If the horse is distant from the cube, relationships feel secondary or even hypothetically frightening to enter into.

It’s important that the horse can be interpreted in multiple ways. Meaning, it represents your romantic interests and relationships, but also how you care to give and receive love.

Storm

The storm you visualized represents your fears (internal conflicts) and struggles (external challenges).

• Appearance: Represents the depth of your fears. The more threatening the storm appears, the deeper-rooted your fears are, whereas a light rainstorm may indicate occasional passing worries or concerns. If you see a rainbow, this indicates hope for the future and emotional recovery.
• Duration: Represents the level of emotional turmoil you’re in. The longer the storm is projected to last, the deeper the turmoil feels. Meaning if it’s a quick shower, your stress and fear are fleeting emotions, whereas if the storm is long-lasting and heavy, your stress and fear are more consistent and far-reaching.
• Location: Represents how proximal you are to the turmoil in your life. If the storm is far away, you may recognize certain stressors or fears, but are not presently experiencing them. If the storm is over you, you may be currently in the weeds of some emotional distress.

Flowers

The flowers you visualized represent where you find joy and connection in your life.

• Appearance: The color and type of flower represent your emotional nature when it comes to connection. Vibrant flowers often symbolize extrovertedness and openness to friendship, whereas thorny or wilted flowers may signal that your walls are up. The health of the flowers and their coloring may also signify how nurtured you feel by the relationships in your life.
• Quantity: The amount of flowers you see represents how large you like your social circle to be. The larger the field of flowers, the more people you enjoy connecting with; meanwhile, one flower or a small patch of flowers indicates you enjoy a more intimate circle of friends.
• Location: Where the flowers are in relation to the cube represents your natural inclination toward introvertedness or extrovertedness to feel restoration and joy in your life. Meaning, if the flowers are close to the cube, your social circle is important to keeping your vitality and happiness up; you’re more extroverted. If the flowers are far from the cube, you prefer more time alone in order to rejuvenate your senses and feel happy.

Reflection

While this test is fun to take and reflect on, it’s good to remember that its accuracy varies and there are hundreds of ways to interpret your answers.

Rely on it as a fun reflective tool to address your current emotional landscape. Using each object as a prompt to further reflect or visualize your emotions can take this test a step further and help you unlock how you’re truly feeling in your life lately! All in all, have fun with it, don’t take it too seriously, and allow your interpretations to ebb and flow according to what feels right in your heart and gut.

Bible Verses About Love

1. Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
2. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
3. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18
4. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
5. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:14
6. So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
7. Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12
8. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8
9. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9
10. We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19
11. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. John 15:9-10
12. But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Psalms 86:15
13. God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
14. God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5
15. See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1
16. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment. Mark 12:30
17. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10
18. Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned. Song of Solomon 8:6-7
19. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
20. Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find? The righteous lead blameless lives; blessed are their children after them. Proverbs 20:6-7
21. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Romans 5:5
22. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8
23. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Psalm 57:10
24. Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me. Psalm 40:11
25. Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God  who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations Deuteronomy 7:9
26. You, O Lord, will not withhold Your compassion from me; Your lovingkindness and Your truth will continually preserve me. Psalm 40:11
27. By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9

Bible Verses About Loving Thy Neighbor

These 10 Bible verses about showing brotherly love to your friends and family help to remind us of the scripture surrounding Christ Jesus. Our heavenly father allowed Jesus to lay down his life for us and our sins, and in return, God’s word is to have us spread our true love and understanding to our neighbors.

1. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
2. A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17
3. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:12-13
4. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31
5. “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31
6. Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:10
7. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11
8. And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. 1 John 4:21
9. This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:16-18
10. Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:37-40

Bible Verses About Love in Marriage

1. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
2. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25
3. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33
4. I thank my God every time I think of you. Philippians 1:3
5. Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24
6. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. Mark 10:9
7. Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8
8. There are three things that amaze me—no, four things that I don’t understand: how an eagle glides through the sky, how a snake slithers on a rock, how a ship navigates the ocean, how a man loves a woman. Proverbs 30:18-19
9. Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Ecclesiastes 4:9
10. He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22
11. I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine. Song of Solomon 8:3
12. I found the one my heart loves. Song of Solomon 3:4
13. Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2:22-24
14. May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love. Proverbs 5:18-19
15. A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:10-12
16. So she became his wife, and he loved her. Genesis 24:64
17. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3
18. Through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13
19. In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7
20. Love yesterday, today and forever. Jeremiah 31:3
21. So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate. Matthew 19:6
22. I hold you in my heart, for we have shared together God’s blessings. Philippians 1:7

1

“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” — Psalm 18:6

2

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” — Revelation 3:20

3

“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20

4

“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” — Isaiah 49:15

5

“Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” — John 16:22

6

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” — Psalm 46:10

7

“Though my father and my mother may forsake me, the Lord will take me in.” — Psalm 27:10

8

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” — Deuteronomy 31:8

9

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” — Psalm 9:9-10

10

“Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.” — Psalm 32:10

11

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” — Isaiah 43:2

12

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23:4

13

“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” — John 14:18

14

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:38-39

15

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” — Psalm 91:4

16

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” — Matthew 11:28-29

17

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” — Psalm 40:1-2

18

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” — Isaiah 66:13

19

“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” — Isaiah 41:13

20

“The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” — Psalm 121:5

21

“Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east and gather you from the west.” — Isaiah 43:5

22

“He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.” — Psalm 18:16

23

“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” — Isaiah 46:4

You’re always so strong for other people. You try to be the rock that they can lean on whenever they’re going through a tough time. But what about you? You need to be comforted, too. You’re allowed to express your vulnerability. You’re allowed to be the person who is upset for a change. Don’t hold back tears that are threatening to fall. The people that you’ve helped through rough times in the past will be more than happy to return the favor. Don’t feel like you’re bothering them. Don’t shut them out in order to save them the stress of worrying about you. Loving someone means worrying. It’s part of the deal.

Aries

You like to pretend that you’re heartless so no one screws with you. But that attitude can end up pushing people away. You don’t want to isolate yourself from the friends and family who care about you the most. Even though it’s hard to admit that you’re struggling, it’s the first step to feeling better again. The next time you’re upset, you need to be honest with yourself. Don’t run from the feeling. Embrace it. Admit it to someone you trust. And let them wrap you in a hug that you’ve been waiting way too long to receive.

Virgo

You’re a perfectionist. You want the world to look at you as a successful, well put together human. But that’s the problem. You’re human. You’re bound to struggle. You’re bound to make mistakes. When that happens, you shouldn’t pretend like you have everything handled. You shouldn’t be embarrassed to admit that you need a helping hand or a hug. Be honest with the people who love you. There’s no point in playing pretend around them. Respect them enough to tell them the truth.

Sagittarius

Sometimes, you feel like you’re alone in a crowd. Even though you have people who love you, you don’t feel comfortable running to them about your problems. Instead, you joke around about your problems. You’re able to laugh about anything, which is why your friends love being around you. However, sometimes, you shouldn’t use humor as your coping mechanism. You should talk about your issues seriously. You don’t have to be the class clown all the time. Your friends are going to be happy to sit down with you and have a real conversation. They’ll listen to you vent and give you a hug and remind you that you aren’t alone.

Aquarius

You’re self-reliant. You feel like you can handle yourself, so you rarely ask others for help. However, you shouldn’t go through your toughest moments alone. You should open up to your loved ones about your feelings and let them hug you until you feel okay again. Although some people consider this sign emotionally detached, it’s important to get in touch with your feelings. You can share your emotions through your writing and artwork, which might help, but there’s nothing more cathartic than speaking the words aloud. People care about you. Let them.  

Reading is a pastime that’s forced upon us from a young age. We are paraded around libraries, given books to take home from school, encouraged by parents and loved ones to read, read, read. And as we get older, there seems to be this fascination with books— movies, and TV shows where the main character is “bookish” and wants to become a writer, book clubs popping up all over towns and cities, and ‘booktok’ becoming a massive trend.

I can’t lie, I 100% buy into all of these fads. I love books, I care about my bookcase aesthetic, and I have joined many book clubs. But many people in my life don’t read at all, and when it comes up, I’m always eager to encourage them to pick up a book, find their genre, try an audiobook, SOMETHING. But why? Why do I care so much about reading? And the more I reflected on that question, the more I was met with answers (personal and otherwise).

So, why should you read? Here are my five reasons.

#1: Reading creates moments of pause throughout our day.

Our days are filled with screens. We work all day long on laptops, monitors, phones, tablets, etc., that bewitch us with their blue light. In seconds, we can be online shopping, then formatting a spreadsheet, then texting our friends (you get the gist).

But with books, we are many steps removed from our virtual world. We are connected to something tactical that we can flip through and enjoy at the rate we want to enjoy it. There are no texts popping up to disrupt our thoughts or emails pinging through on the side; we are just here— sitting, reading, wading through another world.

#2: Reading connects us across miles, divides, and lifetimes.

I recently finished the book Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (which is seriously one of the most incredible books I’ve ever read). This story took me a step beyond my reality, connecting me with a young man in Virginia’s rural Appalachia who struggles with poverty, foster care, drug addiction, loss, and so much more. And despite our differences, I become so enraptured with his world and captivated by his strength. In an interview with Oprah, Kingsolver speaks to how she created a character that was so specific but connected with folks worldwide, and that got me thinking about how powerful stories are.

No matter who we are, where we come from, or what lifetime we’re born in, we can pick up a book and connect. There are so many authors I’ve grown to love and characters I’ve fallen for that speak to the smallest and largest parts of me (but exist nowhere near me). We read books from centuries ago and find they are still timeless. We read stories about folks entirely different from us and learn from them, love them, and connect with them all the same. It’s phenomenal, and it’s all the more reason to read! To expand your horizons, gain new perspectives, and find stories that speak to you.

#3: Reading nourishes our minds and imaginations.

As we get older, we tend to use our imagination less and less. As a little girl, I decorated garages with flowers to make it my ‘home’ and played with Barbies until the wee hours of the morning at sleepovers. And while I struggle now to create those vibrant worlds I stepped into as a child, reading still provides me with a way to stretch my imagination and play.

Reading is an opportunity to exercise your mind, teach it new things, and expand your creativity for as long as you live.

#4: Reading curates community.

There is nothing more exciting than talking about books I adore with people who also adore them. Reeling over the unexpected twists and turns, getting emotional over the book’s big heartbreak, hating the villain, and so much more.

But aside from the dialogue books create amongst us, are the opportunities they provide for us to gather and connect in person (remember those book clubs I mentioned?). Recently, one of my favorite authors, Lily King, was coming to town to talk about her recent release, Heart the Lover.

One of my close friends who recently had a baby absolutely adores her as well, and luckily, we were able to meet up and listen to King speak. It was a night filled with laughter, adoration, and reconnection that completely filled my heart. And it never would’ve happened without books.

#5: Reading helps us escape our world… and enter a new one.

We all know how tense and disheartening our world can be, especially right now. And the best thing about reading is that it allows us to escape. There are millions of books to choose from every day, and each one holds the ability to transport us from our current reality into an entirely new one. It’s magical.

If we take the time to notice the small things in life and pick up on what the universe is telling us, we will discover a life of luck that we’ve only ever dreamed about. Discover which angel number you need to be on the lookout for based on your birth month.

January – 1010

Seeing the number 1010 is a reminder from the angels to listen to your intuition. You are someone who is sure of themselves and knows how to listen to your heart. Take some time to reflect and realign to make sure your inner compass is leading you in the direction you know is right for you. By doing this, you are sure to discover an abundance of luck in your future.

February – 511

511 is an angelic reminder to get out of your comfort zone! You are someone who is a homebody and values comfort over everything. It’s okay to not always play things safe and you almost use your introverted nature as a crutch sometimes. If you want to find loads of luck in the near future, you need to push yourself and take a risk.

March – 555

As a person who constantly distracts themselves with friends, social occasions, and hobbies, seeing 555 means it’s time to leave all of that behind and look within. There are major changes on the horizon that will lead you to a life of luck. However, you can only access them if you get in touch with your inner essence and find the power to put yourself first.

April – 1331

You can be a bit too isolated sometimes. While self-care and alone time are incredibly valuable, seeing 1331 is a sign from your angels that it’s time to reconnect with your community. Your friends adore you and your angels are reassuring you of that. Get out and connect with the people you love if you want to find a path of luck in your future.

May – 333

333 is a sign from your angels to tap into your creativity in order to find a renewed sense of peace. Your angels know the hard times you’ve encountered lately and recognize the stress it’s putting on your life. However, they want to reassure you that if you tap into your creative heart, harmony will be restored and a glimmer of luck will occur when you least expect it.

June – 818

You are a fiercely dedicated individual that at times strays from change because it has the power to shake up the world you’re comfortable with. However, 818 is a sign from your angels that your hard work is paying off and the time for change is now. Lean into your future, luck and abundance are coming for you, but you have to be willing to let them in.

July – 123

Your world has felt discombobulated lately, leaving you in a mindset of confusion and disorientation. By seeing the sign 123, your angels are reminding you that a change of luck is coming and balance will be restored once more. Have faith in what’s to come.

August – 444

You have a tendency to hide from the demons you hold within you instead of confronting them and overcoming the ways they hold you back. Seeing 444 is a powerful indicator from your angels that they are on your side and that you need to trust your inner strength. While it may be hard to confront life’s hard truths, you have angels guiding you along the way; leading you to a luckier life.

September – 888

Luck comes naturally to you since you are ruled by the planet of abundance and expansion, Jupiter. 888 is significant because it showcases that more luck and achievement are on their way, as long as you continue to work hard for it. Don’t take a backseat to life, instead, grab the wheel and continue to push yourself toward what you want. The angels are guiding you along the way.

October – 2244

Your angels recognize how hard you’ve been working for such a long time. You’re diligent, dedicated, and loyal, but, you’re nearing burnout. 2244 is a reassuring sign to let you know that it’s not time to give up yet but you are so close. These are the final moments of pressure before your lucky diamond is found. Keep working hard; your angels are bringing a world of luck to you soon.

November – 411

After many months or years in the making, 411 is a sign from your angels that you are finally finding the path that is destined for you. In this you can find a deep sense of security and stability that you are pursuing what you should be. With this security comes intel from the angels to put your humanitarian nature to use and share your wisdom with those around you. By doing so, luck will return to you in great supply.

December – 777

A truly angelic sign, 777 indicates that it’s time to focus on your spirituality. By realigning yourself with life’s greater good and your larger purpose in this world, you will find radiant positivity and luck. The angels will guide you on a holy path that will bring you more happiness than you’ve ever known.

If you’re a fan of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and have binged all the season like I have, then I’m sure you’ve envisioned yourself as one member of the kooky bunch. My sign points me to being most similar to Detective Jake Peralta. Find out below who you’re most like based off of your Zodiac sign!

Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Deputy Madeline Wunch

Wunch is a very bold and intense leader who doesn’t back down from a challenge. Needing to be in control of every situation is why she normally comes out on top, except when it comes to her unrequited love for Captain Holt. She may come on a little strong but that’s just her feisty Aries personality coming out, showing that she knows who she is and what she wants.

Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20): Hitchcock

Not being flexible is one of the Hitchcock’s key character traits in the show. Never wanting to switch up his routine, he is comfortable where he’s at, doing desk duty and going on offbeat adventures with his best friend Scully. He’s loyal though which is why he sticks around the Nine-Nine. Not to mention, he is attached at the hip with Scully, which is not too surprising seeing that Scully is a Pisces!

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Doug Judy

Doug Judy is a complete mystery like most Geminis. His intelligence keeps him just out of reach of being caught by the Nine-Nine. But his witty, amiable personality keeps him around throughout the show, often times buddied up with Jake when he does appear. But due to his unpredictable personality and his desires for a more sporadic and exciting life, he always disappears in the end and retreats to his life of petty crime.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Charles Boyle

Charles lives to please others. He is emotionally vulnerable and quick to be jealous if he feels that someone is encroaching on his friendship with Jake. Like any Cancer, he’s the best listener and never fails to be there when someone close to him needs comfort or support of any kind.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Jake Peralta

A natural-born leader, Detective Jake Peralta is an outgoing Leo sensation. He craves recognition after a hard days work and never fails to step up to take on the big investigations. While he can be a little over the top sometimes, he has a big heart and is extremely loyal to those he cares about, like the Nine-Nine squad.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Amy Santiago

Amy is extremely intelligent and driven. She strives for perfection in all that she does to the point where she can be a little over-analytical. A total workaholic, she is dedicated to the things most passionate to her and, like all Virgos, you can always rely on her.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Terry Jeffords

Let’s be honest, Terry is who ties the whole crew together. When things are in chaos, his inner Libra comes out to re-instill balance, hitting the group with honesty and advice to straighten things out. Despite being a little gullible and spiteful when he’s stressed, he is a true romantic and very friendly.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rosa Diaz

Always brooding and appearing a little intense, we have Detective Rosa Diaz. A true Scorpio, she is passionate about what she does and is shamelessly independent with a touch of ferocity that leaves people wanting more.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Gina Linetti

Gina exudes the personality of a Sagittarius. She is absolutely hilarious, consistently happy, and never fails to be inspired. Sometimes her sarcasm can come off a little sharp but her upbeat personality brings a good energy with her whether she’s behind her desk at the precinct or out becoming a famous YouTuber.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Captain Raymond Holt

The classiest character around, Captain Raymond Holt never fails to win someone over with his ambitious drive and dry-humor. His serious attitude and practical mindset wins him over as being the perfect Capricorn. Despite coming off emotionally distant, he proves that he is devoted not only to his job, but the people surrounding him.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Kevin

Slightly more loving than his husband, Kevin’s honest comments and independent personality makes him a total Aquarius. His knack for planning and creative mind shine through with his job as head of the Classics Department at Columbia.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar 20): Scully

Last but not least we have Scully: a sensitive guy who’s very spacey and erratic, but loyal, like a Pisces. Scully puts Hitchcock first, because that’s been his best friend for many years, showing his devoted side. While his slow-paced, daydreamy nature proves his work ethic.

Truth be told, when this happens to me, I most likely will end up putting it on and watching it before bed. They may technically be “children’s movies” but some of them still make me laugh like they did when I was little or pull at my heartstrings when things get rough for the characters. So take a minute, get your nostalgia on, and scroll through the 12 movies listed below that you may have forgotten about but will definitely remember. Maybe even watch some of the videos and re-live the warmth that these characters embodied through their humor and their hearts. No matter how old I get, these movies still hold the ability to move me.

1. Monster’s Inc. (2001)

In my opinion, one of the most creative children’s movies is none other than Monsters Inc. Sully and Mike’s hilarious banter throughout the duration of the film is bound to crack you up. Then Boo comes along, sparking a fatherly love in Sully’s heart while wooing every viewer. Not to mention, Mike’s positive stream of positivity and gratitude, even when he gets gypped in every Monster’s Inc. advertisement, is inspiring and contagious. An all around great film, check out the ending scene below that will bring up all your forgotten feels.

2. The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

An underrated movie that still never fails to make me laugh is The Emperor’s New Groove. Kronk’s tenderness, Yzma’s diabolical plans, Kuzco’s cockiness, Pacha’s bluntness, and many others in between, the whole crew makes for a great film. Their dynamic evokes non-stop laughter, all while being entangled in a certain sweetness that for sure made me list this as one of my faves. Check out some of the funniest scenes below:

3. Finding Nemo (2003)

Finding Nemo, a Pixar classic, is one that’ll put you through a whirlwind of emotions. Whether it’s laughing at Dory’s jokes, rooting for Nemo, feeling sad for Marlin, etc. this movie will make you laugh like no tomorrow while drawing out your empathetic side. Fictional or not, we were on this journey with them, okay! Watch the funny scene below, bringing you back to the adventure:

4. A Bug’s Life (1998)

A movie that often gets left behind is A Bug’s Life. Remember Flik and the gang? They rose to the challenge of changing the lives of bugs that were oppressed by the grasshoppers. With many hilarious bits woven in, this movie imparts a beautiful message about unity and equality. Watch the movie’s “bloopers” below for a good laugh:

5. The Incredibles (2004)

The Incredibles was the superhero movie that tied many witty cracks into an overarching theme about family and being there for one another. The scene below is from the start of the movie when Dash gets in trouble at school. His teacher is a trip!

6. Shrek (2001)

Shrek and Donkey’s relationship in ‘Shrek‘ is filled with sarcasm and wise cracks in the beginning. But quite a few chuckles later, at the end of the movie, they’ve become buddies and won over your heart. Watch this scene below when they were welcomed to Farquad’s castle:

7. Brother Bear (2003)

Another movie that will have you tearing up at the end is Brother Bear. A great story about loss, love, and friendship, this movie will have you laughing at one moment and saying “aw” at the next. Watch this sweet scene below from the end of the movie:

8. Lilo & Stitch (2002)

A tale of unlikely friends, Lilo & Stitch is bound to win you over from the beginning. Lilo’s melodramatic personality and Stitch’s literal out-of-this-world weirdness is a combo to make you laugh out loud. But the bond that grows between them is what makes this film even sweeter. Watch in the clip below:

9. The Rugrats Movie (1998)

A major throwback, The Rugrats Movie is a surefire way to spark some nostalgia. Despite their age, these toddlers were hilarious in their time and deeply explored the theme of friendship. Watch below how Tommy goes from sweet to savage to sweet once more with his little brother. This one definitely will tug at your heart:

10. Toy Story (1995)

Another classic Pixar film is Toy Story. Filled with the childhood enchantment of talking toys who go on adventures, this animated movie will rope you in, connecting you to its characters through both their comical and heartfelt moments.

11. Ice Age (2002)

Who could forget Scrat? This famous squirrel from the movie Ice Age left us excited for the movie after reels of laughter and smiles. With its hilarious gaggle of prehistoric animals, this movie certainly gave some good chuckles while pulling hard on the feelers. Re-live this awkwardly cute squirrel’s debut moment below:

12. The Wild Thornberrys (2002)

One that seriously flies under the radar is The Wild Thornberrys Movie. Blossomed from their late 90’s TV Show, this film is one that will make you laugh from its strange cast of characters but feel deeply for them as well. Skip to 2:10 of this clip to really dig into your emotions:

Late at night, I remember turning on my bedside lamp decorated with flowers and reading The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner until I was sure I was walking alongside them; living in old train cars and traveling beside shallow streams. As an only child, reading let me enter a new world full of friends, adventures, and destinations by merely turning page after page. I tore through any “Magic Treehouse” book and classics gifted by my grandparents like Little House on the Prairie, eager to uncover what was possible in this world and stretch my imagination beyond my bedroom. 

Reading also led me to uncover what I now feel is my life’s purpose– writing.

Building the bookshelf in my room with wildly creative works like The Tale of Desperaux, Goosebumps, and so many more, made me eager to add my own books alongside them. My mom still has a copy of the short book I wrote and illustrated about a dog when I was about eight or so alongside many poems, essays, and short stories I poured my heart and soul into. This fervor for storytelling only persisted as I got older, evolving time and time again throughout the years.

Throughout my teens, I read countless YA romance novels and apocalypse stories. Sarah Dessen was my favorite writer, hands down, and I still read her books to this day because they unlock a profound sense of nostalgia for a younger me. The thirteen-year-old Katee, who was grappling with growing up; learning to love her reflection despite the acne and braces; wanting to kiss a boy so she could feel wanted and alive; pulling her shirts up a bit above the waistline of her jeans to show a little skin and testing eyeliner looked on her lids to feel bolder, sexier, and older somehow. 

Dessen’s books also conveyed an important lesson that I always loved and admired: things don’t always work out. Her stories usually captured a troubled teen of some sort and depicted a young love that didn’t pan out because life got in the way. Even as a child, I shared strong friendships with the adults in my life and grew up quicker than most. I knew about any turbulence in my family or most tragedies in the world around me from a very young age. Seeing what I knew as reality reflected in Dessen’s writing made me feel a part of something much larger; it made me feel understood.

This sense of understanding between my world and the worlds portrayed in the stories I read is what encouraged me to become a writer myself– yearning for new ways to make others feel seen, heard, understood. So, when I went to college, I decided to study English and Spanish to pursue language as a career path.

It was in college that I really began to push the bounds of my reading and writing. During those four years, books became teachers and I claimed poetry as my preferred writing genre. 

To me, poetry has always felt so fluid, vulnerable, and raw– evoking truths about our world and own existence that are conveyed in such concise, visceral ways. I was captivated by it and motivated to write it successfully, so I dove into learning its varied art form. I tore through new books– poetry collections by Ocean Vuong, Nicole Sealey, and Eduardo Corral. Not to mention, memoirs by Kiese Laymon and Jesmyn Ward that wrote the stories of their life so purely and honestly that I was moved to tears. Even remembering their books now, I feel my breath catch in my lungs– captivated by their power and integrity. I wanted to write poems and stories the way these authors did. I wanted people to read my words and feel their world stop for a moment because I dared to share it all with them. 

When I pushed myself to write honestly and vulnerably, fully leaving my life on the page, my mind was unlocked to just how intimate storytelling is. You are sharing a chunk of your life, thoughts, imagination, with an audience who has every right to judge it how they please– that’s not an easy thing to accept. But it’s a fear I was determined to overcome because the beauty of sharing stories and connecting with people far and wide is far greater than any fear.

Leaving college, reading and writing became a sort of lifeline for me. Living at home with my mom during a global pandemic gave me many days to sit, think, read, and write. I wrote about the world around me: my past, my friends, my family, my feelings. I broke up with my boyfriend of three years, terminating a relationship riddled with toxicity and heartbreak and drama, making my world incredibly quiet. Every night, I read a chapter of Mari Andrew’s My Inner Sky to keep myself from texting him and remind myself that there is still so much left in the world to explore.  During my early twenties, reading and writing cured my restlessness and taught me healing. 

I read The Body Keeps the Score and went to therapy and learned to tackle trauma I never realized I was holding onto. The years that followed ebbed and flowed between easy and hard; stable and unnervingly chaotic. But throughout it all, reading and writing became a means of survival for me; a place where my thoughts could flow freely and I could process everything with writers near and far. 

My story with reading is long and winding. Books have been one of my greatest confidants– teaching me ways to pursue my passion, set my imagination free, heal my mind and body, and love the world around me no matter how tumultuous. Books are honest in a way no person can be. They have unlocked truths for me that have hit my heart harder than any advice loved ones have lent. 

I have over 470 notes on my phone dating back to 2015 when I was 16 years old. A decade of grocery lists, quotes that resonated, books to read, lines I wrote, lyrics stuck in my head, packing notes, and so much more. Here is a short list of some book quotes that have shaped me and continue to inspire me today:

• “…life was always arriving. There was always another gate to pass through.” –Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, page 228
• “I am the hurting kind. I keep searching for proof.” –The Hurting Kind by Ada Limón, page 83
• “My remembering begins late in the afternoon and lasts late into the night.” Bliss Montage by Ling Ma, page 7

“Love and dreams are two parentheses. Between them I place my body and discover the world.”

–Celebrating Childhood, a poem by Adonis

• “How funny that I called it love and the whole time it was pain.” –The Hurting Kind by Ada Limón
• “It’s like hating your home.. least of all your body” –The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, Chapter 8 
• “It is much easier to seem silly and light than to be the sum of your experiences.” –Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados, page 116
• “There is no way to peace; peace is the way.” –Emily Green Balch

I know the list of passages and books that have shaped me throughout my life is much, much longer than this list encapsulates because reading, for me, has been a 26-year love story that only continues to lengthen. Fueling my life with so much knowledge, reflection, and joy, it’s a pastime I’m so grateful for every day. 

Thank you, mom, for showing me the way toward what I now recognize as a lifeline, a teacher, and a lifelong friend.

In Season 2, Episode 13, John and Moira head out to dinner on their anniversary night when things get uncomfortable. Their old friends, along with Jocelyn and Roland, end up joining them for dinner, putting them in a tense confrontation between their old life and their current life. But after their old friends go on a barrage of rude comments about the town’s name that makes Roland and Jocelyn go silent, John takes a stand. Admirably, he tells the truth about his life and puts an end to the comments, saying, “…that town you passed through, it’s not called Shittsville, its called Shitt’s Creek, and its where we live.” He could’ve continued to fake it and not address the elephant in the room, but instead he stood up for the people that were there for him and admits they’re members of the town. After seeing the Rose family in such denial of their current state, this shocked me at first, but in a good way. It drew me into the show even more because they could’ve made John the typical stuck-up, washed-up character. But they didn’t, they made him honorable while relaying the message that you should always stand up for those that have stood up for you.

2. Sometimes, money can take away more than it can give.

Prior to living in Schitt’s Creek, the Rose family supposedly ‘had it all’ due to their endless stream of money. However, after they lost everything material, they gained back each other. In Season 3, Episode 12 their old, giant family portrait shows up at the motel because it didn’t end up being sold. Stevie catches John looking at it and reminiscing as he says,”The family often wasn’t all together back then, but I could look at this and there we were.” But Stevie’s response says it all, “Well, you guys are together like all the time now, so who needs this?” Yes, they may have lost their material wealth but that loss instigated the reunion of their family, making them richer than ever. Yes, it’s nice to have money, but it certainly isn’t everything.

3. Pursue your desires, even if they’re a little daunting and scary.

Multiple times throughout the show we watch as many characters go out on a limb and conquer a goal, even if it may seen lofty and unattainable. Alexis returns to high school and finishes her degree and then moves onto college. David took over the failed general store and turned it successful. Moira campaigned for and scored a position on the town council. The list goes on. But watching these characters strive for the next step in their walk of life, reiterated the lesson that it’s always good to follow your dreams. I don’t want to go to over-the-top with this classic cliche, but its true. Set goals for yourself. Whether they be small like deciding to run a mile everyday, reading a book, or large like buying a house, getting a promotion etc. Achieving those goals, big or small, seemingly easy or seemingly hard, is what keeps us moving forward on our journey. It makes us feel complete. And we need that.

4. Support the people you care about– whether they ask for it or not.

Achieving a goal is so rewarding, especially when you’re able to celebrate it with someone. The Rose’s dramatic attitudes and sassy remarks made me not want to watch the show at first, thinking that’s all it was going to amount to. But soon I came to find that each of them are more genuine than they first appear. Countless times throughout the show we watch the way they support each other. Subtle signs of support at times? Yes. Support along with sarcastic comments? Oh hell yes. But, support nonetheless. Like when David supports his mom and sings an old Christmas jingle with her on stage when she’s too afraid to do her one-woman play. Or when John goes into business with Stevie on the motel and, when Stevie gets scared, re-brands the sign to say, “Rosebud Motel”, a combination of their last names, to show they’re a team. Or how about when Alexis helps David get a partnership for his store even though it’s with Ted’s new girlfriend. I mean the list goes on and on, shining a light on what true friendship is: support. Whether our loved one asks for it or not.

5. There’s no shame in exploration.

A slightly raunchier lesson was instilled in Season 1, episode 10 with Stevie and David’s talk about “wine” after their first sexual encounter.

Stevie: “I only drink red wine, and up until last night, I was under the impression that you too only drink red wine, but i guess i was wrong?”

David: “I see where you’re going with this, um, I do drink red wine but I also drink white wine, and I’ve been known to sample the occasional Rose, and a couple summers back I tried a Merlot that used to be a Chardonnay which got a bit complicated…”

Stevie: “Okay, yeah, so you’re just really open to all wines.”

David: “I like the wine and not the label.”

In this scene David is entirely open and honest about his sexual exploration, and possible orientation of being pansexual, which I think is a topic that doesn’t get spoken about enough in today’s world. It’s okay to be curious. It’s okay to explore what you like. It’s okay to label things, not label things, not care about labeling things, etc. It’s your body and you’re free to express and use it in whatever way makes you feel good. Whether that means exploring as much as David has or simply exploring your body by yourself, you make the rules. Embrace who you are, what you like, and don’t be afraid to do so!

6. Be vulnerable.

On a less physical note, is the lesson that being vulnerable is being human. We all have emotions and crazy thoughts and weird reflections because of life and it’s encouraged to share those things with someone else because that is how we connect. That is how we build relationships with our partner, our friends, our family. Throughout Schitt’s Creek we see how many characters struggle with letting their walls down or asking for help when they need it. David was afraid to tell Patrick he loved him. Alexis thought Ted was too nice for her, drove him away, and then after falling in love with him, was afraid to tell him how she felt. Moira having multiple panic attacks and not wanting to admit her fears of becoming a washed up actress. Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera, with more examples of how frightening it can be to let someone in, even if they’re someone as close as family. But, in the end, being vulnerable and sharing those moments with someone never makes you weak and trust me, you never come off as fragile as you feel.

What do you know? A comedic sitcom can have more laced into it than just the humor. And it’s those bits of real thread that kept me around, wanting more.