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This is because Mercury (our planet of the mind) awakens on April 7 and Venus (our planet of pleasure) will arise from her slumber on April 12.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025 -
As hikers return to lush trails each summer, ready to take on the great outdoors, another presence awakens — one not nearly as welcome.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
21 Dec. 2024
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
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Aries season energizes your network of support.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Fiery Orange Similar to bright red, a fiery orange hue energizes the body and mind instead of calming it.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Wakes (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakes%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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