In the past few weeks, several friends have told me that their relationships or marriages are ending or have become increasingly challenging. I have even found that my husband, whom I love and adore and whom I never thought would leave, is rethinking his life and questioning whether we have a solid future together. What’s going on with the world of love? Is this karmic? What do the records show?

— Ashley, Nevada

From Amanda: It does feel as though we have been hit by an unexpected force of Venus energy. We have had a Venus retrograde, which explains why so many people are reviewing their contracts of the heart.

We have all heard the terms “soul mate” and “twin flame,” and there has been confusion in the akashic records as to why the loves in our lives follow patterns that can bring confusion and pain. Presently, I am seeing twin flames either ignite or extinguish each other.