I am a Libra. Born in October, drawn to a superb aesthetic, this comes off as pretty apparent at first look: I thrive socializing and I intention to search out stability in no matter I’m doing. Although I’ve been following astrology for many of my life, I’ve used it extra as a instrument to gauge how planetary alignment might have an effect on me. (No, Mercury retrograde isn’t as scary because it’s made out to be.) However, I’ve by no means actually let it dictate my actions—till now.
A number of months in the past, I had the chance to pattern the AstroTwins collab with StolenTime resort in paradise—Castries, St. Lucia—formally launching in early 2025. The twins (celeb astrologers Tali and Ophira Edut) had ready detailed itineraries for every particular person primarily based on their indicators, together with different little suggestions and methods to take advantage of out of our time by “encouraging friends to make use of astrology as a instrument for their very own self-care routines,” in accordance with the press launch.
From morning till night time, I’d be dominated by the planet of Venus (who guidelines Libra, and likewise the signal of Taurus). As in: I used to be to get on a aircraft, present up someplace, and let my whole expertise be dictated by my chart. I used to be torn between relishing within the alternative to show my mind off and be a journey princess, and concern of lacking out on a cool journey that wasn’t a part of my schedule (us Libras don’t at all times need or have to be focus, however we do like to be in the course of the motion).
So, I let go, and let Venus—ruler of affection and sweetness—and the AstroTwins, do their factor.
A bit about StolenTime
StolenTime is a mental-wellness-first resort, nestled into the northern coast of St. Lucia, that gives the whole lot from water aerobics to massages to champagne tastings. It’s the sister resort of in style health getaway Physique Vacation (the place, enjoyable truth, Saint Lucian runner Julien Alfred skilled for her gold medal Olympic run over the summer season).
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Upon arrival, after a scenic trip from the airport by way of the rainforest, my group and I have been welcomed with energizing rum punch cocktails—sans rum, and nonetheless simply pretty much as good—as a information led us to the place we’d be staying. Located in the direction of the again of the resort have been our rooms overlooking the gardens, which meant I wakened each day to a symphony of birds and shiny, lush greens (it made me want I have been a chameleon in a position to course of colours in a means that will most likely make my mind explode).
Even with out the astrology package deal, I can actually say the resort itself can be a serious draw for me and future holidays. It was legitimately attractive, and precisely what one would hope for with rooms beginning at $855 an evening (sure, it’s dear, but it surely is all-inclusive, if that helps reduce the sting). However my expertise was made even higher by the truth that my itinerary—from daybreak to nightfall—can be handcrafted by the AstroTwins.
The truth is, upon arrival, I used to be given a paper read-out of what my subsequent 4 days would appear like, and in my room sat a complete *binder* that informed me all in regards to the resort itself, gave an in depth map of the property (I stored that factor on me), and a card handy off which might sign if I wished totally different pillows (we love decisions).
I used to be additionally geared up with an astro-themed packet detailing the actions that have been deliberate for me every day, together with the actions of my journey companions, in case I wished so as to add or change some issues round. Additionally on this packet have been just a few pointers on learn how to navigate our journey primarily based on our indicators: For an Aries within the group, a push in the direction of spicy and warmly seasoned meals was inspired; for me, a Libra, I used to be inspired to attempt one thing new and novel, but in addition fairly.
Resort charges:
Rooms begin at $855/night time. Beachfront suites begin at $1117/night time.
Guide straight at StolenTime or on Expedia. *Price doesn’t embrace AstroTwins package deal or offsite actions, which begin at $89 per exercise.
My StolenTime highlights
Consuming across the resort
Although our itineraries have been thorough and customized, we have been inspired to dine wherever we appreciated every day, selecting from three eating places and two open-air bars. This was actually supreme for me as a result of I’m tremendous choosy about meals (this isn’t a Libra trait; I similar to meals rather a lot). Our first night time included a West Indian buffet meal on the lodge’s Terrace Restaurant—an open-air patio with 360 diploma views of probably the most attractive blue ocean.
And let me inform you, having limitless entry to aromatic, heaping piles of curried goat whereas watching the solar set over foamy crashing waves actually did one thing for me. Strolling again to my room on a moonlit path textured by the shadows of tropical flora, I used to be already falling for the romance {that a} late tropical night offers.
Among the different evenings included a extra formal, sit-down French restaurant, which was actually a wonderful meal. If you happen to’re accustomed to the historical past of French colonization (aren’t all of us?), you will know there’s a variety of French affect within the Caribbean in relation to meals. Their restaurant Thyme was no exception, with the entire place decked out like a Nineteen Eighties bistro, and outdated French classics like coq au vin, completed with native spices, graced the menu.
Although the meals choices have been first rate, everybody was actually working on “island time,” and with a packed each day schedule I hoped that there can be extra snack, or grab-and-go choices once I solely had an hour to eat between an tour and a day mixology class. (I do know, it’s so powerful, this life). Have I discussed Libras aren’t very affected person?
Taking within the enjoyable qualities of the island
The following morning, I used to be deeply tempted to skip a therapeutic massage in favor of happening a snorkeling tour that the Scorpios of the group have been embarking on, however tempered my need to lunge towards change and leaned into my gradual morning. I spent the morning tucked underneath a striped umbrella on the seashore, alternating between studying a e book and people-watching the horseback riders charging throughout the sand.
I made my technique to the wellness cabana located in the course of the property. My zodiac had me scheduled for an aromatherapy therapeutic massage, I realized this is able to be a concentrate on leisure and lymphatic drainage. I’d by no means had lymphatic drainage completed earlier than, and wasn’t certain what to anticipate. By means of light stress on key factors round my physique, coupled with wealthy plant-driven scents, I made a decision it was my new favourite factor. I felt like my physique was letting go of bodily and non secular junk. (Did I point out this was mere days post-election?) Afterward, I staggered in a daze over to a seashore chair and promptly fell asleep till lunch. I assume I wanted that therapeutic massage in any case.
Partaking in mind-body actions
The next few days have been a blur of skin-healing sizzling springs, the group exclaiming by way of the remainder of the journey: “Contact my arm, it is so tender!”, sightseeing on the Pitons (the conic mountains formed by volcanic exercise on the island), and excursions to native markets bursting with vibrant wares and snacks.
I did sneak right into a late-morning water aerobics class on my final day that wasn’t on my schedule, however, as a Most cancers Moon—a water-based signal—I do love the water. After 45 minutes of completely coordinated motion, with undoubtedly no thrashing concerned, I handled myself to what was most likely the creamiest and most refreshing piña colada identified to man, conveniently on the swim up bar simply ft behind from the place I had been gracefully dancing moments earlier. (Nonetheless incorporating my Libra-ness right here: Stability!)
Driving off into the sundown
It was all capped off with a sundown cruise in the direction of the Pitons. And what’s extra romantic than the solar setting over the water when you crush rum punches with the brand new mates you made on this journey? Nothing. I used to be so in my component at this level, I didn’t even care that technically this was the designated “date night time” of the boat cruise. Surrounded by {couples} jamming to the crooning voices of Bruno Mars and different romantic songs of the like, I used to be so deeply happy to only *be* there. (As a Libra, I do love love, even when there isn’t any of it for me in my life proper now.) And I feel that was the most important takeaway the Astro Twins wished for us: Simply be right here.
A number of notes
This most likely goes with out saying, however nonetheless value noting: If you happen to don’t purchase into astrology one iota, this particular journey is just not for you. (But additionally, what? Do you hate enjoyable?) Although I’ve a superb base understanding of astrology—together with my Large Three, what a cazimi means, and that the planets in my Third Home have an effect on how I talk—it nonetheless helped that alongside on my journey have been just a few folks even higher versed within the interior workings of astrological practices, and helped me parse by way of why a few of the actions have been truly excellent for me.
Moreover, this journey solely focuses primarily in your solar signal (for me, Libra), with a contact of information on how your moon signal will help you lean into your journey. So, should you’re hoping to completely perceive the interior workings of your chart, you might be higher off with a personalized studying from the AstroTwins. Nevertheless, absolutely going together with your itinerary will most likely unlock or train you one thing new about your self, with every day providing a theme that lends itself to an indicator trait of your signal.
Remaining ideas
Truthfully, I’m not often a lot of an all-inclusive woman, however I used to be so busy with actions that it by no means felt like an all-inclusive. Solely the weather of comfort actually shone by way of for me: Not having to hold a pockets whereas carrying a showering swimsuit, having the ability to e book the whole lot I wanted by way of the entrance desk, and accessing swimming pools, seashores, and included transportation to and from outings multi functional place.
The resort was created within the Nineteen Sixties, and a variety of the weather of it together with decor and normal *vibe* do really feel that means, although should you lean into it, it’s fairly enjoyable and retro. However should you’re on the lookout for an ultra-modern glossy resort, StolenTime might not be the fitting vibe for you. There aren’t even TVs or radios within the rooms, however who wants ‘em? Your itinerary is packed, anyway.
