UGH! The world SUCKS rn!
Months ago, when I originally looked at the astrology of January, I grimaced. Packed with signatures that read as relentless challenges, this opening monologue of 2025 was not one I was looking forward to write.
In the past three weeks, we have witnessed an opposition between Mars and Pluto, Mars retrograding back into Cancer, and a Full Moon that sat with Mars retrograde and in opposition to Pluto. Whew… it’s been a lot to process for one month. Crisis, pain, and loss.
Look, I get it. It sucks. WW3 feels closer than ever, and governments are scrambling to put on their game faces. At this particular juncture, we each have to decide how to use the time we’ve been given.
Historically, when you examine the rise of authoritarianism and tyranny, the patterns become clear: they all rely on the same tactics, the same fear-driven playbook. Fear, outrage, brutality, helplessness—these are tools designed to paralyse you, to disconnect you from others, to keep you from fighting back.
But there are TWO things YOU can do right now:
Find and nurture communities of like-minded people: Align with those who share your values and support the causes you care about—whether through your time, energy, money, or attention. (Re)connect with your local LIVE community. Build networks offline while still leveraging online resources to stay informed and connected.
Believe that a better world is possible: We have to be brave and we have to be hopeful because evil thrives in darkness and despair. And this evil only wins if the rest of us give up.
I know these things sound hoaky and pointless, but it’s critical right now to find human connection, self-worth, and validation within a community. It’s appears tribal support is trending again #tribevibes
The world feels chaotic, but collective action starts small—with us. Let’s not stay frozen in fear; start moving into action!
Further:
🎧 Enjoy the accompanying audio where I share a mindfulness practice. Something that can be done anywhere, anytime, offering a moment for self-reflection and intentional change of habit and behaviour.
♒️ 🌑 Behind the paywall, readers can learn more about the themes of this month’s new Aqua Moon. Plus, I’ve included an economic projection of what Uranus leaving Taurus, entering Gemini, may bring to our collective future later this year 💰💸🫣
Lastly, I’ll add below these recent articles I recommend from fellow Substackians that cover these themes as well.
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And a very Happy Chinese New Year 🐍 to those celebrating!
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