The Natural History Museum added that other signs include damage to caprets and clothing as well as “frass (the larvae’s extrement) resulting from feeding…. the skins cast off by larvae after many molting events are another sign”.
Pert control company Safeguard agreed: “the larvae produce tiny faecal pellets – about the size of a grain of salt – evidence of which will again be concentrated around the area of infestation.”
Shed larval skins can also be a sign.
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What do carpet beetles eat?
Though you might think it’s just wool and fur (which can be a part of it), the experts say they can also go for:
furniture,
hair,
clothing,
stored food like flour,
books,
plants,
leather,
soft furnishings,
animal bedding,
potpourri,
pet biscuits,
flowers.
Kansas State University’s Extension reads: “Adult carpet beetles lay their eggs in areas where larvae can find an ample supply of food, such as carpets, woolens, furs, and animal nests”.
What should I do if I think I have carpet beetles?
Vacuum areas where you think the adults, who are most active about now, are gathered – this may include spots like airing cupboards, shelves, floorboards, carpets and upholstery.
They added, “An insecticide is needed to deal with woolly bears and affected items should be sprayed or dusted with a product labelled for carpet beetle control”.
You may wish to contact a professional if you need extra help, as the larvae in particular can be tough to treat.
The director James Burrows was known for working on shows like Friends, Frasier and Taxi, amongst many others (Picture: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
James Burrows, who co-created Cheers and directed Will & Grace, has died aged 85, his family has confirmed.
The TV legend had a decades-long career that saw him take the helm behind the camera on shows like Friends, Frasier and Taxi.
He was impressively decorated, having won 11 Emmy Awards, including back-to-back wins in 1980 and 1981 for his work on the latter show.
Burrows was especially known for his skill in working with less experienced actors and directing successful pilots, like he did with the cast of Friends.
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His lasting legacy in the world of sitcoms can be seen by the introduction of a four-camera setup, as oppose to three, for which he is credited.
In a statement to People, his family said: ‘We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James ‘Jimmy’ Burrows, who passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family.’
He directed Friends episodes, including The Pilot (Picture: by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
Woody Harrelson starred in Cheers, alongside other iconic actors (Picture: Paramount Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock)
‘For more than five decades, Burrows was one of the most influential and beloved directors in television history.
‘As a legendary director, mentor, and creative force, he helped shape generations of comedy and brought immeasurable joy to audiences around the world.’
The director was the co-creator of NBC’s hit comedy Cheers, alongside Glen and Les Charles.
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He was also the director for all 188 episodes of NBC’s Will & Grace from 1998 – 2006, and 246 in total (including the revival).
After listing the many shows that Burrows ‘was instrumental in creating’, his family said: ‘But beyond his remarkable achievements, Burrows will be remembered for something even greater: his kindness, generosity, and unwavering belief in the people around him.
‘He possessed a rare ability to make everyone better and was known for remembering every person he met by name, making colleagues at every level feel seen, valued, and appreciated.
He was a sitcom giant of his time (Picture: NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
Burrows also served as executive producer on shows like Will & Grace (Picture: Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
‘Burrows understood that great comedy was never simply about laughter. It was about humanity, connection, and truth. That understanding became the foundation of a career that forever changed television.’
Born in Los Angeles, he was the son of writer-director Abe Burrows, who worked for radio comedies at the time of his birth. The family soon relocated to New York and his father wrote the book for Broadway classics such an Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Can Can.
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Burrows went on to attend Yale University School of Drama and moved to LA after graduating before moving back to New York where he began his directing career.
YouTuber Danny from the Honest Places channel visited Bundoran, County Donegal, and was left unimpressed with the popular Irish seaside resort
A YouTuber who suffered an assault outside one of Glasgow’s “roughest pubs” earlier this year headed to a well-known Irish coastal resort hoping for a more enjoyable time – but ended up deflated and captured his feelings in just two words.
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Danny, who runs the Honest Places channel, has garnered a loyal audience by documenting drinking escapades across the UK, Ireland and further afield.
His latest venture saw him link up with fellow YouTuber Stumpy, also recognised as The Northern Ireland Traveller.
The duo descended upon Bundoran in County Donegal, a compact yet picturesque seaside town situated on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Renowned as Ireland’s surfing capital, National Geographic previously ranked it among the world’s top 20 surf destinations. Bundoran also boasts natural splendour with its magnificent beaches, dramatic cliffs and breathtaking ocean panoramas.
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Upon touchdown in the town, which is just 14 minutes away from the border, Danny likened it to the “Blackpool equivalent of Ireland” while observing a ferris wheel visible from his hotel window.
The two savoured a swift pint of Guinness before Danny took the plunge into the Atlantic ahead of their planned pub crawl.
Yet, while wandering the streets, they discovered numerous establishments had their doors closed.
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Baffled, Danny remarked: “Is something happening today? Look at the weather. People should be making loads of money.”
He subsequently commented: “Jesus, we are getting desperate, it might be a sober night.”
The duo ultimately found themselves at The Railway Bar, which proved an instant success with the friends who commended the establishment, its team and the standard of Guinness on offer.
The landlady revealed that certain bars only operated during weekends before the visitors finished their beverages and explored some of the amusement arcades.
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Subsequently, the pair remained puzzled by the shortage of operating pubs, with Danny stating: “Without the beach, and without the fairground rides, the place would literally be a ghost town of Ireland. It would be a ghost town. It’s done for. It’s a ghost town and it’s the end of May after a bank holiday and the kids are off.
“You expect it to be busier like families coming here but it is what it is.”
He went on to note that “at least Blackpool has open boozers” and expressed his frustration when establishments failed to keep their Google opening hours current.
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Nevertheless, fortunes began to improve after locals pointed them towards The Celtic Marine Bar, which Danny described as aesthetically among his top pubs.
They also discovered a “little hidden gem” upon visiting The Birds Nest Bar.
Despite appreciating several of the venues that welcomed them, Danny concluded that he believed the town was “really struggling”.
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Stumpy, typically recognised for his upbeat perspective, expressed his dismay: “I’m really disappointed in it. I was expecting a lot more because I know loads of people who travel from Belfast and they go to Bundoran all the time and honestly I don’t understand what they are coming here for. There are so many nicer places in Ireland.”
He continued: “Everyone we have met has been lovely, but like, what’s the big fascination with it?”
Nevertheless, while wandering towards the beach, Danny appreciated the remarkable scenery, ultimately concluding that Bundoran’s finest feature was its breathtaking sunset.
He remarked: “It’s majestic. It goes over the mountains of Donegal.”
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Before concluding, he summarised his impressions of the town succinctly: “Rundown town. Neglected town.”
Following the video’s release, which can be viewed in its entirety here, a Bundoran resident commented: “Still nice in summer but the night life is done.”
Another observer noted: “Bit of a ghost town but what a sunset.”
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In the town’s defence, one individual responded: “A ghost town outside of peak summer months but my brother and partner’s father owns a caravan either side of Bundoran and it is good craic in summer when all the northerners are up and the bars are busy.”
Initial details of the proposal to move Johnsons of Whixley, between York and Harrogate, have been filed with North Yorkshire Council.
The wholesale business would be relocated from the current site east of Station Road and south of the A59 to a location less than two miles away east of the A168 off Whixley Lane.
The applicants have submitted a screening report to request a decision on whether an environmental impact assessment should be submitted with the future planning application.
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The report states: “The existing nursery is within the boundary of Maltkiln new settlement, which is subject to an outline planning application.
“It is therefore necessary for an alternative location for the nurseries site in order for phase one of the new settlement to come forward.”
The relocation of the nursery is not included in the planning application for the new settlement.
The proposed new site consists of agricultural land but the report argues: “Whilst the proposal may result in a change of use of part of an agricultural holding to employment uses, it would enable the relocation and continuation of horticultural activities, which constitute an agricultural use.”
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It adds that the scheme is not expected to have significant environmental effects.
The report concludes that an environmental impact assessment is not needed for the development
The business needs to relocate to allow Maltkiln to be created around Cattal Railway Station.
Members of North Yorkshire Council’s executive voted to adopt a masterplan framework for Maltkiln in March.
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Council chiefs were told building work could start on the development within “a year or two”.
The plans have faced criticism from local residents and community leaders, particularly around communication and consultation, with the council accused of holding stakeholder meetings without inviting parish councillors.
Concerns have also expressed about the level of infrastructure to support the development.
The beloved character was sexually assaulted by Doctor Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) a few weeks ago. Prior to this attack taking place, Todd had discovered the truth about baby Leyla’s parentage and was blackmailing Charity for money in exchange for keeping her secret.
Doctor Todd wanted a massive £100k from Charity, causing her to rush around in a panic to try and find it all. In an attempt to put even more pressure on Charity, Caitlin told her that she’d reveal the secret at Sarah Sugden’s (Katie Hill) birthday party if the deadline wasn’t met.
Charity spiralled and turned to drinking alcohol to try and block out her problems. The booze made her bold though, and she took a stand and said that Caitlin should go right ahead and tell Sarah the truth.
This move made Doctor Todd feel as though she wasn’t in control of the situation, eventually leading to her attacking Charity. In the immediate aftermath, Charity took herself to the police station and reported the assault.
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A crisis point (Picture: ITV)
Charity gave birth to baby Leyla – who is her and Ross’ daughter – in April (Picture: ITV)
DS Reid (Angela Lonsdale) told Charity that Doctor Todd would be arrested. This happened, but she was released not long after her interview due to lack of evidence, and Caitlin claiming that the sex she had with Charity was consensual.
Caitlin left the village to begin her new job in Sheffield. She’s escaped justice for now, and it’s left Charity completely beside herself.
Charity believes that she cannot tell anyone about what Doctor Todd did because she feels as though she’d have to tell them about baby Leyla as well. Her mental health is struggling under the weight of these secrets, and Charity’s loved ones have now picked up on something being wrong.
She decided to tell Sarah and Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) that she has post-natal depression.It’s a lie within a lie, and it’s made the situation so much worse because Sarah is now blaming herself for Charity’s poor state of mind.
Things become so unbearable for Charity in next week’s episodes, she climbs into her car and leaves the village.
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In this new video, we see Charity at her most fragile, standing at the edge of a lake and ignoring calls from Mackenzie.
At home, Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick), Sarah, Noah Dingle (Jack Downham) and Mack are all panicking about where Charity has gone.
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She assures Charity she can trust her and Charity is on the verge of opening up. But could it be a mistake? Could she open up to this stranger, only for them to turn out to be a newbie in the village with no loyalty to keep Charity’s information a secret?
Elsewhere, there’s a danger as Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) is on the verge of cracking too as Mack leans on her. One way or another, is Charity about to be set free by the truth?
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Enforcement, Councillor Caroline Sargent said: “Anti-social driving is incredibly dangerous, and we do not want it in Westminster. This ruling is a fantastic result for the Council and its partners which will make our streets safer whilst offering residents respite from the excessive noise.”
The Soho Society seems to hope by curtailing clubs’ operating hours and objecting to any venue opening after 11pm, it’ll grind Soho’s streets into submission. But Soho’s circadian rhythm isn’t so easily interrupted. It begins with beeping binmen, the call of delivery drivers, the bustle of market traders and shopkeepers unshuttering, followed by the buzz of incoming office workers, excitable tourists, restaurant and bar staff and — as the crowds on the streets swell — the late lunchers clashing with the early-evening din outside the John Snow, the Coach and Horses and the French House. Dating couples arrive, along with cackling girls and gay boys, screaming, caterwauling, disappearing in and out of bars, catching the tail end of their karaoke, giggling as they enter sex shops, staggering out of Trisha’s, screaming joy and anger.
Manchester City transfer news with Claudio Echeverri facing pivotal summer after difficult 12 months
A little over a year ago Claudio Echeverri made a surprise Manchester City debut off the bench in the FA Cup final.
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Twelve months on and it’s hard to see the 20-year-old being involved in the first team picture come the new season.
Echeverri joined City in 2024 before returning to former club River Plate on loan. He arrived in Manchester in January 2025 amid great fanfare given his talent and the excitement around what the future held.
Guardiola gave the Argentine his debut ahead of far more senior options at Wembley against Crystal Palace and the playmaker then scored a superb free kick in the Club World Cup before injury ended his tournament.
Echeverri moved to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on loan last summer but struggled for minutes in Germany and, speaking in November, Guardiola referenced Echeverri’s agent, Enzo Montepaone, when asked about the possibility of recalling him in January, delivering a short response that hinted at frustration at the way things had gone wrong for the Argentina Under-23 international.
“It is a question for his beautiful agent,” Guardiola said when asked if City might bring him back in January.
As it was the loan was cancelled with neither City or Leverkusen pleased with how it went, and Echeverri went to Girona, who badly wanted him last summer and where City would have ideally sent him.
He featured more frequently in Spain, making 17 appearances in La Liga as opposed to the six league matches he played for Leverkusen, but he was unable to force his way into the first choice XI and as a result was not really in the conversation when Argentina announced their World Cup squad.
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Echeverri will now be back at City for pre-season and could well tour with the Blues and be given minutes in Asia with so many senior stars at the World Cup. That will offer the youngster a chance to stake his claim but another loan currently seems the more likely option for the promising playmaker.
It’s one that needs to be right if City and Echeverri are able to build on that Wembley debut.
Philadelphia was painted yellow as Brazil fans flooded into the city in their tens of thousands.
There were many ticketless supporters who travelled large distances to watch the game on television in bars, just happy to be in the same city as their heroes played on the World Cup stage.
Ancelotti struck a defiant tone at his post-match news conference, where the first question was: This was an improvement on Morocco, but what didn’t you like about the match?
“We were much better first half. In the second half, they had little bit more control, but we had opportunities to score more goals. All in all it was a good match,” said the Italian, who was appointed in May 2025 to end Brazil’s long wait for a sixth world title.
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It was followed by a question about Manchester United’s Cunha: Having scored twice against Haiti, would he remain in the centre-forward role for the next match against Scotland in Miami next Wednesday?
“We’ll see,” added the Italian.
“I think that Matheus’ position was a good position for creating problems for the defence. And he filtered his passes very well, and his position was a good position to be effective at the front.
“It can be an option. We discussed this yesterday. I don’t want a clear identity. Maybe we will change this on the next match.”
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After answering a question about tactics and then Vinicius Jr – who now has six goal involvements in six World Cup appearances (three goals, three assists) – Ancelotti was asked about the performance once more.
“It was what I expected for this match,” he said.
“There were less mistakes [than against Morocco], more effectiveness going forward, this was a good match.”
Speaking about the next match against Scotland, Ancelotti added: “We don’t think about knocking out [Scotland]. We think about playing well and improving, and we analyse the match.
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“If we can reach the first position of the group, that would be important for the future. So we want to prepare well for that match.
“Scotland can create a problem. They created problems to Morocco. And so we have to focus on the match and be calm and keep on working to improve.”
There’s a lot of softness under the crab’s tough outer shell (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Cancer season lands June 21 and brings with it the nurturing, mothering, loving and caring nature of the star sign.
It’s like being allowed to stay home from school, wrapped up on the sofa with your favourite toy, snack and TV show. Remember? Sometimes it was nice just to be given a time out and taken care of.
Modern life is hard. Adulting is unrelenting. The world is a little crazy.
So, let this tarot reading tell you where you need a time out this Cancer season, and how to restore your battery to full charge so you feel ready to go again (just in time for Leo season).
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Aries
March 21 to April 20
Burning the candle at both ends never ends well (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Aries for Cancer season: Eight of Coins
Meaning: The Eight of Coins reveals your burnout potential is centred on working too hard, burning the candle at both ends, investing enormous amounts of energy as if you’re running a 100m dash, rather a marathon.
You need to slow down, stop doing some stuff, take a break, enforce physical limits and boundaries to how much time and energy you’re spending on something. You can’t pour from an empty jug, Aries. Your body will give way before your will. Do not get to that point. Make this June/July a more restful, relaxing, streamlined and stress-free zone. Make some decisions that facilitate that. Now.
Sometimes forcing things only makes it harder (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Taurus for Cancer season: Ten of Coins
Meaning: You have felt impatient lately and it has pushed you into pressured and stressful places that you do not like being at. Pushing to go harder, faster doesn’t always work. And it’s not working now.
Everything has its own pace and time. Realise that. Let things, people, events, tasks and ambitions flow around you in their own natural way. Accept folk as they are. Extend the timescale you wanted something done by. Don’t enforce false deadlines that don’t really matter. You have time. Let things unfold in their own time.
Tarot card for Gemini forCancer season: Ace of Wands
Meaning: The greatest cause of burnout for Gemini folk is boredom. You can literally go half mad through inactivity, stalemates, and dead ends. You need stimulus… of the right kind!
This Cancer season, activate a wholesome hobby, pastime, class, friendship or lifestyle ritual that feels inspiring and authentically ‘you’. Maybe this is a childhood thing you reinvent, or a new trend in town, or a return to what you once loved doing but ran out of time/money/inclination. Do something fresh, uplifting and fun. It will boost your mood and recharge your spirits.
Look out for signs from the Universe (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Cancer for Cancer season: Three of Wands
Meaning: As you step into your sign’s season, you feel fantastic, in control, and like you know were you’re heading. You already put a great deal of effort into your own self care and fulfilment. The Three of Wands is a wonderful blessing that the cosmic forces are swirling and aligning around you.
This will manifest as many signs and omens nudging you towards the gifts, rewards and surprises the cosmos has lined up for your birthday phase! Follow the signs. Notice de ja vu, vivid dreams, coincidences and serendipitous comments, visions or conversations. Literal cosmic energy is propelling you this Cancer season, tune in and flow.
Meaning: You have been worrying about what other folk think or are saying about you, and it’s seeped into your psyche, your selfhood, your confidence levels. But other people’s opinions is not your reality, nor is it your responsibility.
Take this heavy load off your shoulders. Simply refuse to let your mind wander into assumption or projection. Distract yourself when those imagining start up. Play music, phone a friend, flick on a movie, make a meal, go walking. You are fabulous and fierce, beloved and admired. Don’t be your own worst enemy to yourself.
Unleash your inner child this Cancer season (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Virgo for Cancer season: Page of Wands
Meaning: Cancer season often brings a great deal of nostalgia, not only because of the mothering energy it drives but the fact it heralds the start of summer, which we all build fond memories of over the years. Be playful, be youthful, be silly. Heal your burnouts and strains by letting go of responsibility in short bursts and just being playful.
Join a team, play a sport, buy jigsaws or childhood books or games you once loved, reunite with school friends, visit places and shops or cafes that once captured your imagination. Returning to a childhood self’s realm can be restorative and healing. Enjoy this step out of ‘adulting’ and return to a simpler time this Cancer season.
Be proud of how far you’ve come (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Libra for Cancer season: Strength
Meaning: While Cancer folk always celebrate their friends’ successes wholly and deeply, the Strength card emerges because the cosmos wants you to celebrate yourself this Cancer season. Take a pause to reflect on your progress in life this last few years — what you’ve done, overcome, made happen, fought against, achieved, and learned.
Perhaps the most important thing is what you’ve learned. Medals aren’t handed out for living life… but wisdom is a prize, and one that no one can take away from you. Write down your life lessons and values. Toast and treat yourself for having made such wonderful progress. You’re doing great.
All give and no take makes Scorpio understandably angry (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Scorpio for Cancer season: Knight of Coins
Meaning: You have a big engine and you’re mentally robust — but you’re not invincible. Your burnouts, rare though they are, come when your efforts are not rewarded, when you get trapped in draining or one-way-street dynamics and roles. You expect and deserve recognition and returns for your hard work. So hen it’s not forthcoming, you can spiral into resentment, frustration and even rage, which is draining.
Notice where things are looking a bit one-sided or unrewarding and adjust your efforts. Withdraw or scale back. Protect your interests, take steps to set boundaries. This will side-step any further issues.
If you can strike a balance, why not? (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Sagittarius for Cancer season: The Sun
Meaning: What burnout? Sagittarius, you thrive on activity, action and even overwhelm. It feels natural for you to be overburdened, it’s the ‘edge’ you like living on. So, enjoy it. There are no rules here.
Live your life as you see fit, and if you like the feeling of sailing close to the edges of physical and mental fatigue to fit everything in, then do. We are long time dead, right? The Sun blesses your Cancer season with romance, success, travel, good times, and prosperity. It’s a time to shine, bloom and blossom. Get out there and live large!
Small jobs can really mount up if you don’t tackle them (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Capricorn for Cancer season: Page of Coins
Meaning: Cancer is your opposite sign, so they’re very attractive to you. In fact, some call you pair ‘the mother and father of the zodiac’ so this season feels like home. Use this energy to tick off little tasks and projects in and around your foundations, home and work, that need attention and will feel so good to get ticked off.
Nothing expensive, onerous or life changing… just the little bits and bobs that mount up and never seem to warrant overtaking the day’s big emergency or priority. Do this favour for yourself and feel clearer and calmer. ‘Adulting’ is actually pretty enjoyable to Capricorn souls!
A little magic goes a long way (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Aquarius for Cancer season: The Magician
Meaning: Cancer folk are incredibly artistic and creative, and this Magician card plants that powerful energy in your realm, so use it well! You are a great intellect and a logical, rational thinker. Cancer adds the splash of imagination and inventiveness to your mental realm, which means you can innovate and create something really special.
Design, draw, write, sing, dance, bake, engineer, invent and sculpt. Bring creative energy to every area of your home, appearance, work life and social circle. Feast on new stimulus and ideas. Try new techniques and skills. You are going to hit upon something magical.
Tarot card for Pisces for Cancer season: King of Cups
Meaning: Ah, the King of all the Water signs, the ultimate emotionally intelligent archetype and the bringer of caring wisdom, kind truths, and hopeful comfort — the King of Cups. He is your archetype and a good omen that Cancer season will heal and restore you fully, in ways you perhaps don’t yet realise you’ve become fatigued by.
Let life bring you hope, truth and comfort. Let folk take care of you. Be good to yourself. Don’t engage in things you know bring you down. Seek out the things that inspire you. Live well, live using all of the life lessons you’ve accrued and you will feel fantastic! You already know how to do this.
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