If life feels chaotic at the moment, you are not alone. In fact, if life doesn’t feel a bit chaotic, I would be surprised! Aside from the business of life in the lead up towards Christmas and New Year, we also have to battle with losing daylight, unpredictable weather, and end-of-year exhaustion creeping in – all this to be said, it’s worth taking a second to pause, and look up. The sky holds more answers than you might think.
As I write this post, Pluto is making a transition from Capricorn into Aquarius: this shift is dramatic and abrupt, and can feel quite uncomfortable, as we quite literally shift into another dimensional reality. This shift marks a change in life, the closing of a sixteen-year chapter that began in 2008 when Pluto first entered Capricorn, into another section of your life. It is no secret that change can be a scary thing for many of us, but I would encourage you to work to the best of your ability to embrace this change, and take advantage of the rare opportunity to switch things up.
Pluto is the planet of rebirth and transformation, therefore its journey through each zodiac sign introduces radical changes, socially, politically and personally; these changes are long-lasting, penetrating deep into the structures that are touched. (Read more: Pluto's Radical Shift into Aquarius - Yasmin Boland). You can look forward to new beginnings and advancements in technology and progressivism, freedom, individuality and social reforms: embrace this change, allow yourself to grow into a new version of yourself. Remember that although transitions can be challenging, and difficult to navigate, you are on the right path. Everything that is happening now is necessary for you to grow into a greater version of yourself.
In this way, your past does not define you, but forms part of our collective whole – one of my favourite authors, John Green, writes in Looking for Alaska that “we are greater than the sum of all our parts”, a reminder that all the facets of our personality and biological makeup are constantly interacting with our environment, and our soul; the conclusion here, then, is that we are constantly evolving. Change does not have to be negative: often, the things that scare us are also those which present the greatest opportunities for positive evolution. After all, if you remain within the safety of your comfort zone, how can you ever know if you can be more, achieve more, live more authentically free?
“We think that we are invincible because we are. We cannot be born, and we cannot die. Like all energy, we can only change shapes and sizes and manifestations...But that part of us greater than the sum of our parts cannot begin and cannot end, and so it cannot fail.”
Pluto’s influence can also present challenges; you might find yourself confronting uncomfortable truths, experiencing increased stress and anxiety, or addressing deep-rooted fears. You should aim to recognise these as opportunities for growth, rather than challenges. By embracing challenges and forcing yourself to be uncomfortable, you will build resilience, helping you gain clarity and strength. Above all, remember that you have already overcome all the challenges your past self has faced, challenges which have only made you stronger and more capable to face what lies ahead.
During this busy period, it is crucial to take time to be present with yourself, reflecting on the last chapter of your life to ensure you are ready to move forward. Take this period of chaos to engage with others around you who might be feeling a similar way; support each other, exchange ideas, thoughts, and feelings, and use each other as guides. Better days are just around the corner, and this will all make sense soon.
The universe is always talking to you, looking out for you, guiding you. Just as every decision you have made thus far has led you up to this point, you are exactly where you are supposed to be, and you will be exactly where you are supposed to end up. Trust the process, trust in your fate, and trust in yourself.
What changes are you embracing in your life? Let me know in the comments.
See you next time,
Amelia x
