{:en} O Creator of all loves, have I not shut myself away for so long? fearing I might spill as a single tear? I was born a rosebud, but I am no butterfly destined to die. Yet know this—if it is your will, I cannot bloom. I swore never to shed my petals. But what if they unfurl beyond my will? I tremble at the nearing dawn! You awaken the beast to give life, and love, love, love spins wildly. A sticky, feverish spring is coming— know this, my heart is dying for you. Nights are my companions, stars my confidants. There is a reason behind my sleeplessness. My body stands tall, but my head throbs in pain. Some love to die before they...

{:en} Your gaze was tiny,  your arms even smaller,  yet you held on tight.  I couldn’t let go—  "I don’t want to," you whispered.  "I love you so much."  But now, you must go.  The hour has slipped away.  Your bus will be here soon.  Tonight, we will hold each other again,  nestled under the blankets,  reading stories,  drifting into dreams—  until morning finds us once more.  In the hush of sleep,  we awaken to birdsong,  a melody woven into dawn.  A thousand miracles fill this world,  but I was given the two most precious.  And every day,  I give thanks to God.  Beril Yabar  *For My Daughters…* {:}{:tr} Minikti bakışların, Küçücüktün sarıldın. Bırakamadım ellerini, Bırakmak istemiyorum dedin. Seni çok seviyorum. Gitmelisin artık, Saat geç oldu. Servisin geliyor az sonra, Akşama yine sarılacağız. Yorganın altında, Kitap okuyacağız, Beraber uyuyacağız, Ve yine sabah olacak. Uykunun...

{:en} Italy is a country that’s addictive. Once you’ve been there, you want to go back. That’s why, when my vacation in Istanbul ended and I was heading back to Miami, I chose to stop in Italy again. Known as the “Floating City,” the “City of Canals,” and the “City of Masks,” Venice—a city of art that once ruled as a peaceful republic and bears the nickname La Serenissima (“The Most Serene”)—was my destination, and I traveled there via Pegasus Airlines. I walked to the bus stop right outside Marco Polo Airport and boarded the No. 15 city bus. Since hotels in Venice are expensive, I stayed...

{:en} Hello everyone,I want to start my article with three words:Birth,Life,Death…The human being revolves around a circular flow between these three. This general movement is also present in our days, which include our simplest activities. The reflections of the cyclical flow in our daily lives are felt in all areas. However, it is concretely experienced in architecture.Each cycle emerged from the other and became a part of other cyclical movements, transforming into them. In this context, cyclical time is the most appropriate narrative of the flow that unites daily life and the city, as it occurs in repetitions and in which no cycle returns precisely to where...

{:en} A Special Interview with the Artist Behind the Empowering and Uplifting Gourd Women Sculptures Selen UĞUR BORN BETWEEN TWO WORLDS “German discipline. Turkish warmth. One singular vision.” Born in 1976 in Hannover, Germany, the artist behind Zucabella brings a striking cultural duality into her work. At just 18, she moved to Turkey for her education and graduated in German Language and Literature. “Growing up between two cultures taught me to see from two perspectives. The dance of contrasts became the soul of my art.” One of her deepest influences? Her mentally disabled older sister. “She taught me that what society calls a ‘flaw’ may actually be a hidden, rare gift.” Now a mother and...

{:en} Greetings, dear readers, A solar eclipse will take place on September 21st in the sign of service. Its effects have already begun and will continue throughout the year. Below, I share the influence of the eclipse according to the rising signs. General Impact Solar eclipses open energetic windows for new beginnings and powerful transformations. The degree of this eclipse (29°) in particular highlights themes of completion and crossing thresholds. This eclipse brings transformative influence over work and service, health, daily routines, and the “small but vital details” of life. On a broader scale, it symbolizes that, after a cycle of closure, humanity stands at the edge of a new beginning. Influences According to...

{:en} Jupiter has moved directly into Gemini… Dear readers, greetings from the new week to everyone, Last week, Jupiter, the symbol of luck and abundance, started its direct course in Gemini. For those who ask why nothing is happening in my life, I should state that Jupiter worked divine justice in everyone's life dynamics while it was in Gemini retrograde. This means that we started to ask ourselves and investigate how correct our choices in 2021 were. Although we evaluate Jupiter as luck, Jupiter, that is, Zeus, reflects divine justice according to our connection with our heart so that he can open his wisdom to us. "Did we remain pure and innocent...

{:en} Ever feel like every day sounds and lights are just too much? The hum of the fridge, background chatter, or even bright overhead lighting can feel overwhelming—almost like your senses are on high alert. For some people, this is not just a fleeting annoyance. It is a constant, exhausting battle with noise, brightness, or even certain fabrics feeling unbearable. It is not just “being sensitive” or “getting older.” Often, chronic inflammation is the root cause. Inflammation does not just affect joints or digestion—it can deeply impact the nervous system, heightening your sensitivity to sensory input like sound, light, touch, and temperature. This is especially true in chronic conditions...