Last month we looked at what stories we have been told for hundreds of years, and contemplated how they have formed our expectations of the ‘perfect’ life and relationship.
(Check out my website for a recap www.rainbowwisdom.co.za )
We even pushed out beyond the ‘happily ever after’ idea to realize that, the popular line of so very many fairy tales is NOT the actual end.
With this theme still strongly in mind and heart with the eclipses in the signs of Aries (me) and Libra (us) right now we are ABSOLUTELY in a position to speed up the change of some of these very old narratives that are a bit out dated and no longer serve us.
I say speed up, because the change has been underway for some time now.
Women no longer have to whistle while they work in the home only.
They can have careers, and do anything men do.
Maybe still for less money and certain other somewhat unequal issues but change is happening.
Men no longer get told in the waiting room that they have a child, but are right there in the delivery room and are often found changing nappies, doing grocery shopping and cooking the dinner.
Change indeed from only a few generations ago.
With change comes new problems of course, which is just as it should be.
The myth for example for us women, that we can have it all.
There is no way that we can honestly have a high-powered career and not let the home front slide.
Or be completely fulfilled as just a housewife anymore with societies judgment.
Once women were not allowed to work and now it is frowned upon not to.
If you have not watched this iconic speech by America Ferrara from the Barbie movie…do yourself a favor (nailed it) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBqlDWHkdHk
The same is true I am sure for men.
We women have in some ways displaced them.
If we do not need them to ‘wear the pants’ or ‘bring home the bacon’, what do we need them for?
We want them to be manly but also in touch with their feelings.
Well, you get the idea.
This shit is confusing, no matter the skin you are in or the gender you identify as.
When we are still at school, we are so hopeful and idealistic and we usually really believe we will make it BIG (whatever that means for each of us) quickly.
As if we are somehow going to succeed where others have failed.
I love the positive attitude but on the other hand we crash down to earth with shattered dreams pretty fast when it does not happen.
I am back on the let’s be real train.
Let’s have these conversations, and let’s do it with people of all ages.
If a bunch of 16-year-olds are aiming for the stars, and encouraging each other’s dreams, that is beautiful.
But some practical and grounded support from people who have lived further into their lives would prepare them gently while not crushing their spirit.
If a bunch of newly weds sit together, they are so full of love and hope for the future.
Older couples who have ridden the storms of long-term relationships will be full of stories and advice.
that it needs to be taken, but knowing that the honeymoon period will inevitably end and that challenges will absolutely arise…those seeds will be planted in these couples in bloom so when the long winters come and they don’t know what to do, they may find the seeds of some long-planted wisdom begin to guide them forward.
Communication, connection and community
I truly believe it is time to get honest.
With ourselves and with each other.
A kind of shoot for the stars and be prepared for anything.
We all know the saying, it is about the journey, not the destination.
We often forget to embody that and we try to rush to our ideal and idea of success.
What happens if we don’t peak in our 20’s or 30’s?
And what does it mean if we do?
There are more and more amazing stories of people changing their lives and thriving at ages we once considered to be ‘old age’, this makes me so happy and excited for what is to come.
At 44, I could get hung up on being ‘middle aged’ or ‘over the hill’ and start acting like what a ‘middle aged’ woman is supposed to act like.
Or I can proudly own my age, and with it the level of mastery I have reached so far like a badge of honor.
I can recognize the lines in my face mean I have lived long enough to show how much I have smiled, frowned and moved my forehead with expression in animated conversation.
I can say, to hell with ‘shoulds’ or ‘supposed to’s’ and just get on with the business of being me.
Loving me, loving you and sharing my heart and hearing your heart.
Conversation let’s us hear different ideas, and recognize different ways of handling similar experiences.
We are hard wired for connection.
All we want is to be truly seen and yet the way we have been conditioned we don’t even see ourselves.
Have you heard that saying, ‘magic happens when women gather’?
Well, having sat in circle with women for the last 8 years now I can absolutely attest to that.
Communication, connection and community rolled into one.
Sitting with women of all ages and stages, laughing, crying sharing in the highs and the lows.
Learning something from every woman’s share and others learning from mine.
Watching a thread weaving through the gathering, it is truly magical.
I think our treatment of the elderly has become so far removed from when we were all tribal communities.
Back then old age and our elders were revered.
We sat at the feet of our elders and listened to their teachings and I believe we should get back to that.
On the other side, our youth, who can be so dismissed by us older folk have got some amazing new and innovative ideas on saving our planet and changing the world.
I don’t think we should dismiss them just because they are young.
I don’t want to be dismissed for being a woman, middle aged, white, heterosexual, spiritual or any other ‘thing’ that identifies me.
And I don’t want to dismiss you either.
We don’t have to be the same to be community.
We don’t need violence, judgment and hate.
We need curiosity, interest, compassion and kindness.
What a world it would be every day no matter your age, shape, belief system.
That is what I want for our beyond the beyond of our happily ever after.
Astrology Buzz
April is the biggest month of the year, astrologically speaking
Mercury stations retrograde on the 1st
Total Solar Eclipse on the 8th
Jupiter Uranus Conjunction on the 21st
Aries Mar 21st to Apr 19th it is a big astrological month and a lot of that is happening in the archetype of Aries the pioneer/warrior/independent individual…where is this part of you, and how is it acting up at the moment. It is certainly time for us to own who we are and what drives us. Time to be the bright spark that you are and be accountable for your shadow (yes Aries part, you do have a shadow) as well as your light.
Taurus Apr 20th to May 20th the other major archetype we are going to feel is Taurus with the Jupiter Uranus conjunction happening here. Key words for this sign are steady/stubborn/resilient it is also a sign ruled by Venus and good in business. Are you building something of value? This can be in the material world (likely) or more metaphorical.
Lunations for Apr
Aries New Moon is on the 8th of April.
Full Moon is in Scorpio on the 23rd opposing the Sun in Taurus.
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Big Astrology for 2024
Here is a quick reference list of the big things over the year.
If you know Eclipses or Mercury Retrogrades always impact you, take note of the date.
If you are in a Saturn Return, Chiron or Jupiter Return pay attention.
If you want to know what is most impactful for you right now or for 2024 and the list below is all Greek to you, no worries, just book a reading. My website is in USD, if you are South African contact me on 083 893 8543 or email me on cindy@rainbowwisdom.co.za
Eclipses will be in Aries and Libra:
March 25th Libra Lunar Eclipse
April 8th Aries Total Solar Eclipse
Sep 18th Pisces (hint of the new season to come) Lunar Eclipse
Oct 2nd Libra Solar Eclipse
Mercury Retrogrades are in Fire this year:
Apr 1st – Apr 25th in Aries
Aug 5th – Aug 28th mostly in Leo (starting in Virgo)
Nov 26th – Dec 15th in Sagittarius
Chiron conjunct the North Node in Aries, impacts most acutely in March. This is a big heal yourself to heal the world kind of energy. Take responsibility for your feeling, needs, actions and choices.
Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Taurus goes exact this year in April. It only happens every 14 years. It is a luckier and more dynamic combo…sudden discoveries and then making these new ways real.
Jupiter enters Gemini in May; this is really expansive and exciting for us Gemini’s. We only have Jupiter travel through our sign every 12 years and it can be a real glow up, up levelling or expanding time for us.
Saturn conjunct Neptune in Pisces by mid-year we are really experiencing the Reality vs Illusion. It sets the tone for a big theme around this all of 2025. Fake news is an example of this theme.
Mars Retrograde in Leo/Cancer Dec 2024 through to Feb 2025 these are usually fairly challenging, forcing us to look at the way we (individually and collectively) do things that does not work. Mars will have 3 oppositions with Pluto during this retrograde. Remember to look at their conversation now as they meet up because there will be a similar tone to the opposition point (perhaps a little more, hot headed at the opposition).
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