Okay, so, I got into this whole astrology and shadow work thing a while back, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I mean, I’ve always been curious about what makes people tick, you know? And I figured, why not start with myself?
Starting with My Birth Chart
First off, I got my hands on my birth chart. If you don’t know, it’s like a snapshot of the sky the moment you were born. I used one of those online tools where you just put in your birth date, time, and place. Easy peasy. And boom, there it was, a circle with all these weird symbols and lines. Honestly, it looked like some ancient code at first.
Decoding the Symbols
I started digging into what all those symbols meant. It was like learning a new language. Each planet represents different parts of you. Like, the Sun is your basic self, the Moon is your emotions, Mercury is how you think and talk, and so on. And the signs, like Aries or Scorpio, they give flavor to those parts. Then there are houses, which are like different areas of your life – work, love, family, all that stuff.
Facing My Inner Demons
Now, the real fun began when I started linking this to shadow work. Shadow work is basically looking at the parts of yourself that you don’t really like or try to hide. We all have them. It’s not about being a bad person, it’s about being human. My chart showed me where to look. For example, I have Mars in Libra, which can mean I avoid conflict like the plague. But in shadow work, I learned that avoiding conflict can also mean not standing up for myself or letting others walk all over me. Not cool, right?
Putting It All Together
- Facing Fears: I started a journal where I wrote down all the things that scared me. Then I looked at my chart to see if any aspects reflected those fears. It was like having a map to my own psyche.
- Embracing the Dark: I did these exercises where I imagined the worst version of myself based on my chart. It sounds weird, but it helped me see that even my “bad” traits have a place. Like, that Mars in Libra also makes me a good mediator.
- Integration: The goal isn’t to get rid of your shadow, but to understand it. I started trying to be more balanced. When I felt like running from a problem, I’d remember my shadow work and try to face it, even if it was uncomfortable.
The Results?
Look, it’s not like I’m a completely new person. But I definitely feel more in tune with myself. I understand why I react certain ways in different situations. I’m more forgiving of my flaws and more aware of my strengths. It’s like I’ve got this secret insight into myself that no one else has. And the best part? It’s ongoing. The more I learn about astrology, the more I can apply it to my shadow work. It’s like an endless journey of self-discovery, and I’m here for it.
So, if you’re into this kind of stuff, or even just curious, I say give it a shot. It might seem a bit out there, but trust me, it’s worth exploring. You might be surprised at what you find out about yourself.
