Well, let me tell ya somethin’ about astrology and shadow work, if ya don’t mind. Now, I ain’t no expert or anythin’, but I been around long enough to know that we all got a side to us that ain’t so pretty. You know, the part we try to hide or don’t wanna deal with. That’s what they call your “shadow self” in all them fancy books and whatnot. It’s like when you got somethin’ under the bed, all dusty and forgotten, and you don’t wanna look at it, but it’s still there, hauntin’ ya.
Now, astrology, well, that’s somethin’ folks have been usin’ for years to try and make sense of their lives. They look at the stars, the planets, and whatnot, tryin’ to figure out why they act the way they do or what the future might hold. Some folks swear by it, sayin’ that it’s helped ‘em understand themselves better. And I reckon that’s where this whole shadow work thing comes in too. You see, your shadow self is kinda like the opposite of your regular self. It’s got all the things you don’t wanna admit, all the stuff you’d rather keep tucked away in the back of your mind.
Now, in astrology, they say that your shadow self is connected to your opposite or sister sign. Let’s say you’re a fiery Aries. Well, your shadow side might be the calm and patient Libra. Or if you’re a stubborn Taurus, your shadow might be the restless and adventurous Scorpio. It’s like the universe is tryin’ to balance you out, ya see? It gives ya traits that you might not like, but you need ‘em to become a better version of yourself. It’s all about growth, they say. And that’s where the shadow work comes in.
Shadow work, well, it ain’t somethin’ easy to do. You gotta be brave enough to face the parts of yourself you’d rather not. Maybe it’s old wounds from when you was a child, or maybe it’s them bad habits you just can’t shake. You ever find yourself doin’ the same dumb thing over and over again, knowin’ it ain’t good for you? That’s your shadow talkin’, tryin’ to tell you somethin’ that needs fixin’. It could be a fear you got, or somethin’ you keep runnin’ from. But here’s the thing, you gotta face it, ‘cause if you don’t, it’ll just keep messin’ with ya.
One of the ways to work on this shadow side is through journaling. I know, I know, some folks think it’s all too fancy, but hear me out. Write down your thoughts. What scares you? What makes you mad or sad? Don’t hold back. Sometimes, just lettin’ it all out on paper helps you understand what’s goin’ on inside. And don’t be shy to ask for help, neither. You can talk to a counselor or someone who knows about this stuff. They can help ya look at them dark parts of yourself and understand ‘em better.
Some folks also use their birth chart to help ‘em meet their shadow self. If you know where all the planets were when you was born, you can see what kind of things might be workin’ against ya, or maybe what’s tryin’ to teach ya somethin’. Like if you’ve got a tough placement in your chart, maybe you got some deep-seated fear or anger that’s buried down there. Astrology can help ya find these things, and shadow work helps ya deal with ‘em.
Now, I ain’t gonna tell ya that this shadow work is some kinda magic fix that happens overnight. No, ma’am, it takes time. It’s like tendin’ to a garden. You gotta pull out them weeds, water the good stuff, and wait for the flowers to grow. And, believe me, it ain’t easy. Some days, it feels like you’re just makin’ things worse, but that’s the process. The more you work on it, the better you’ll get at understanding your own heart and mind.
And let me tell ya, this shadow work ain’t just about fixin’ yourself. It’s also about learnin’ to accept who you are, flaws and all. Ain’t nobody perfect, not even the stars up in the sky. When you work on your shadow, you start to understand that it’s a part of you, not somethin’ to be ashamed of. That’s the key to growin’—acceptin’ all of yourself, the good and the bad.
Now, some folks might laugh at all this talk about shadows and birth charts and whatnot, but if you ask me, it’s worth tryin’ out. Life’s tough enough without carryin’ around all them hidden things, them fears and regrets. If astrology and shadow work can help you get to the bottom of it, then I say go for it. Ain’t no harm in tryin’ to become a better version of yourself, even if it’s one little step at a time.
So, next time you’re lookin’ up at the stars or thinkin’ about that part of you that you’d rather ignore, maybe take a moment. Think about what your shadow might be tryin’ to tell ya. Could be it’s time to do a little work on yourself. Who knows? You might just find a whole new way of lookin’ at things.
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