I didn't post an update in July, which should be an indication of the busy-ness factor of my life last month. I'll try to catch you all up.
Some of you may know by now that I follow astrological happenings on our little planet and have a special fascination with eclipses. We had a lunar eclipse (endings and emotional catharsis) at the end of June and a solar eclipse (beginnings and an influx of energy) in the beginning of July.
My June eclipse turned out to be a lot more stressful than I let myself believe. Hubby was going through the wringer at work, parental units were struggling with health and financial issues and I, being the emotional sponge that I am, soaked up the general chaos of the world around me and, in turn, threw my body into a total imbalance. I was in varying states of illness for almost 6 weeks.
It was a big wake-up call. Neither my doctor nor I could figure out exactly what was wrong with me, but it definitely seemed stress related. I am notorious for pushing myself to the limit and ignoring my (very sensitive) body and soul's health. This was the last straw that I needed to make myself take a step back and examine how I prioritize my life. Looking at it all, I realized my astrologer was right- too often, I sacrifice my own well being for what I perceive to be the good of my family and community. Oddly enough, I always forget that when I don't put my essential needs first, I end up making myself sick and unhappy and then everyone loses.
When the July eclipse rolled in, everything had begun to change. My parents' situation was looking up, I was starting to see how my hubby's work issues were actually great opportunities for him to improve his business overall (I think he's finally starting to agree with me), and I had started taking dance classes, eating better and doing other generally healthy and stress-reducing things.
My parents and grandfather came to visit shortly thereafter. It was great having them here, showing them my life and this city and getting a chance to just spend time with them on my own turf. It was also great to talk to them face-to-face about my life and my future. One thing that I have always valued about my parents is their unwavering and non-judgmental support of my talents and ambitions and also their wonderful ability to be sounding boards for my plans. After months of uncertainty and waiting, I felt like I could finally see the realistic path for my future and could move forward (us Capricorns love our "plans").
So I have started manifesting and opening myself up to the possibilities of my future. Instead of waiting for others to take charge, I am moving forward with my own agenda and it feels fantastic.
Up next, we have a grand cardinal cross in the sky- I won't go into details about what that is, it's complicated and won't mean a whole lot to you unless you follow astrology as well. Basically, there are going to be some major shifts and changes for all of us in one extreme or another. Whatever is strong and good in your life will get better; whatever needs work or is no longer valuable in your life will bring a forced ending and/or improvement. So far, I'm feeling positive about how the cross will effect me and am trying to use this energy to the fullest.
Positive message from planetary craziness: Even a difficult situation can bring positive results because it shakes us out of complacency and forces us to change and evolve.
I'll post again soon to let you all know how things have progressed and I'd love to hear your stories of how the last two months have effected your lives! Please send me (and each other) positive thoughts!
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