As I enjoy my morning coffee,
I reflect on the warmth and generosity of Leo Season.
Looking back over the many years of my life, this has always been the season I love most. This year brings with it a great mix of emotions. With my birthday just around the corner, I contemplate the year ahead as well as the one that has passed. The upcoming year comes with the significant joy of having my first book published as well as the significant challenge of two knee replacements.
The past weeks have been a test of endurance as I learn to live with the constant companion of pain. I live in a tiny upstairs apartment. Bags of groceries and loads of laundry must be navigated up and down the steep staircase. Each step is a physical challenge as well as a mental and emotional one. However, I remind myself that this is simply a fact of life, a condition I am certainly not alone in. I remind myself that anything any human has experienced could be mine to experience as well.
As Pluto entered Aquarius it entered my 6th house. Howard Sasportas says:
“transiting Pluto, in the sixth can manifest itself as health trouble. Pluto, the god of the underworld, brings what is buried in us out into the open: chronic symptoms may erupt to the surface in the form of illness, disease, or injury, the result of a long-standing imbalance… One of Pluto’s tasks, as it moves through the sixth, is to expose accumulated toxins and poisons to help cleanse the body and facilitate the healing process. Pluto here also wants to remind us of the intimate relationship and undeniable reciprocity between the body and the mind.… We should not take the physical issue at face value. Poor health or physical problems at this time are Pluto’s way of informing us that our lives are critically unbalanced… By examining our whole life, we move in the direction of physical strength and better health.”
Happily, I’m not alone in this journey. My wildly uncivilized cat, Kairos, is my constant companion. He’s not the sweet cuddly kitty I thought I wanted. His preferred form of communication is biting! Despite the challenges he brings, his antics keep me entertained and grounded. There’s something comforting about having him around, even when he’s quite the handful.
I am fortunate to live in a lovely coastal village here in Maine. When I brave the stairs and head out to do laundry, grocery shop, or some other necessity, I always go to the harbor or a beach. Overlooking the vast expanse of water brings calm and an invaluable perspective. The salty breeze, the sound of the waves, and the endless horizon combine for a much-needed respite from pain.
Another bright spot in my life is the upcoming publication of my first book, “How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart: Guideposts for Understanding Natal Astrology.” This project has been a labor of time, dedication, and love. I had hoped to embark on a New England book tour when it is published in January to share my passion and knowledge with a wider audience. However, with the surgeries looming, I’m uncertain if this will be a possibility. I may need to adjust my plans.
As a practicing astrologer, I have the privilege of sharing in the lives of my clients and students in a very personal way. Every conversation is a moment of connection, a chance to get out of my circumstances and offer myself to the support of others. The trust people place in me to help navigate their lives is humbling and deeply rewarding.
An interesting thing I have noticed is that when I work with clients and students the issue of pain falls to the side. This clearly shows the power of our attention. Getting lost in the flow of work is the best balm for pain.
There is also the inherent joy in simply being alive. As I feel the breath moving in and out of my lungs, I appreciate the small, simple moments that make up a life. It’s easy to take these things for granted and yet the prospect of surgery brings this into sharp focus.
As Leo Season encourages us to embrace our inner strength and shine our light brightly, I draw on the Leo qualities of warmth and generosity. This is a balm for my spirit and reminds me that I am not alone. I am surrounded by love and support from my family, friends, clients, and students. I am grateful.
So, as I prepare for my birthday and the surgeries that lie ahead, I choose to focus on the positives. The joy of being alive, the fulfillment of my work, the love that surrounds me, and the companionship of Kairos. I acknowledge the pain and the vulnerability, but I refuse to let them define my experience. Instead, I embrace the warmth and generosity of Leo Season, confident that I will emerge from this challenging time stronger and more resilient than I have been.
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Friday, July 26, 2024
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