This is the second year I’ve done these readings, and I am finding the process fascinating. One reason, I almost always work with a specific question. It’s very rare for me to do a general, predictive overview reading.
But the thing that most catches my eye is how themes seem to emerge in the cluster. I cannot say if it’s information I need to hear, if it’s the astrological weather now, or pointing to what we can expect overall in 2014. But I’m guessing a combination thereof.
If what I’m seeing is any indication, it’s feeling sort of like a showdown between honest (and fearless) self-representation versus living up to outside expectations and how this impacts self-esteem. It’s not about smacking down people who don’t agree with our lives. It’s more about not hiding any more and feeling good about who we are regardless.
Sometimes these dynamics were showing up in a family context, or a career context, or just in general. Considering myself as well as many of my Tarot peeps could already classify ourselves as “out-of-the-closet unique” makes the themes all the more noteworthy. But the clash between who you are versus who others want you to be (and how you feel about yourself in the process) could quite reasonably be expected for 2014.
I’m thinking this is probably due Mars in Libra. The whole self/other axis just felt very fired up! So if this is an area in your own life where you feel a little shaky, forewarned is forearmed. Finding a balance that allows you to function in circles that are important to you without sacrificing your identity is key.
The other thing that was quite apparent was an overall balance between easy and hard in individual readings. I wasn’t seeing many getting free rides, nor was I seeing full plates of sour grapes. People had a mix. Very Spoiled Mayo, I suppose. So if you find yourself struggling with one area of your life, this is a good reminder to seek support and comfort from other arenas. It will help.
Are you seeing these kind of themes around you?
p.s. If you still want a Zodiac Look-Ahead Forecast, I’ll be offering them at least until the end of the year.
Elsa used to do posts that she titled Trends in the Collective. I like when you post about trends and patterns you see as well, because I’m always interested in the general weather as much as what’s happening over my head.
For some reason that reminds me of Winnie The Pooh: http://youtu.be/NitBpJaom5k
I think Mars in Libra is the catalyst that is causing all this to become apparent in 2014. However, I think it part of Neptune’s grand plan in Pisces. As a matter of fact, I think all the planets are in this together. It’s a conspiracy of sorts. LOL! But, Neptune’s business is confusing and often forgotten about (imagine that) amidst the chaos that is perpetrated by Uranus and Pluto.
But, what happens when someone in the efforts to free (Uranus) themselves (Aries) challenges and causes the breakdown of the status quo (which I believe is a Capricorn thing)? They have two choices. They can remain the person that everyone wants them to be…which, eventually Uranus AND Jupiter are going to blow that little notion apart one way or another (they will work together via trine when Jupiter moves into Leo giving people what I call “the itch”)…and continually find themselves dissatisfied and even more trapped. In doing that, they become resentful and jealous of people who actually are living authentically and happy about it.
OR, they embrace their true self and stand in authority (rightfully so) in expressing that. In turn, they develop a type of empathy for anyone else doing the same. That makes us more accepting of others who are doing the same. That makes us more able to love the differences we see expressed around us. And that is Neptune in Pisces’ job It’s all part of the plan.
I figure everything is part of the larger cycles. I just like to look up and try to discern the pattern. That’s why I read the writings of those of you more tuned in to this stuff than I am.
Also: always learning keeps my chart happy.