22-28 march ◆ others in the mirror

Reinvigoration and rebalance are our themes this week. The newness, the pivot from what has been into what will be, is breaking through. As with all births, they are traumatic experiences, of varying degrees, for ourselves and those around us. Basking in the opening light is a pleasure, but we are so easily burned now. Letting the surge of energy excite us this week is the silver lining, as we have work to do. There is a sense of tension in some of our relationships at the moment. This could be the relationship with ourselves, too. If someone, or a few people, are irritating or exasperating, ask what parts of their behavior are the root cause of these feelings. We have to hold ourselves to account--peer into the mirror--before judgment. What parts of ourselves do we hide away and deny? Those are the parts to integrate, or at least identify, by giving them a place in our lives that is not disdain for others. Yes, a big task that takes a lifetime, but the window is open this week to glimpse inside. Right now, there is enough light bouncing around so that we can see the edges of the shadows.
The week starts with some residual feelings from the weekend, but it burns off in a day or so like morning fog. The excitement of a new season is upon us, but this week is sharper and has more bite. It will be a welcome kick start to the latest phase of the year, but it could bring some heated, or even aggressive, exchanges. We could become frustrated with not being sure which option to take or be overwhelmed with too much information to make a clear decision now. It might be a great time to practice “not taking it personally” if some barbs fly in our direction. Patience is extra precious this week.
By mid-week, it’s entirely possible we all decide to be alone forever. Our freedom is demanding our partnerships give us room to do it our own way. If we can plan to carve out some alone time, it will be beneficial. Try planning a solo activity to give yourself, friends, and loved ones a break. Our new energy needs an outlet, or it will become pressurized and internalized into annoyance or anxiety. Spending time without others’ expectations can lead to some delightful surprises: what we actually want. If we can peel ourselves away, some positive friction could result when we reconnect.
The weekend finale reveals and clarifies our exchanges, expectations, and desires with others. The last year has been tough to connect, and sometimes disconnect, with each other, so this moment brings that reality more into balance if we bring attention and awareness to it. We may not need to be alone, per se, but we will require more autonomy and independence now. Directly asking for our wants and needs to be met is essential now. Optimistically, this time inspires those of us who feel like we don’t deserve to ask for what we want or we are unable to impose on others to express our needs and desires. This is not a pass to take freely based on whims, but an invitation to negotiate for yourself and recognize the sovereignty in yourself and others.

Technical Details (EDT):
Tuesday 3/23
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☿ 11°♓︎ ▢ ♂︎ 11°♊︎ 11:26 PM

Thursday 3/25
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Friday 3/26
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Sunday 3/28
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