Before I get on a roll about living a life with hyper-positivity, I want to do a shoutout to everyone affected by the fires in California. Fire has always been a reality of life in Australia, but the images I’m seeing of this conflagration are next-level scary. Good luck everyone, and do what you can to look after yourself AND each other, I’m thinking of you all. xox
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I’m not a big fan of the idea of horoscopes… can all of humanity really be put into 12 Zodiac-categories that serve us all equally? As a Gemini, I can identify with many of the personality characteristics in the literature that seem to fit me quite well, but there are also plenty of others that don’t seem to gel at all.
I agree that I’m inquisitive and perceptive, witty and kind, and sure, adaptable and imaginative… but words such as charming, fidgety and impulsive don’t sit so neatly on my shoulders or sense of self. As the sign of the twin, I’m also supposed to be a social butterfly, a little bit self-absorbed and forgetful of others, but I’m not sure that’s entirely true either.
Then there’s the problem that different authors say different things in different places. For example, is generosity or dishonesty my key personality trait? Or am I to assume that this variability is part of the bipolar nature of Gemini, where anything goes… for a while?
The same love-hate relationship exists for those forecasts that you find in the weekend newspapers (if you still read a physical paper as I do from time to time). I enjoy reading my horoscopes when I see them, and nod my head if it seems to align with my personal hopes for the week ahead, but then shake my head and toss the paper aside if they sound silly or contrary to what I’m wishing for.
The point is, because I’m a curious cat, I decided to have a quick look to see what the stars apparently have in store for me for the year ahead.
The first site I opened bamboozled me with a foreign language that relates to the Pisces-Virgo axis which will apparently awaken the 4th house of the environment and my 10th house of career… ok…
It was interesting to read that my living arrangement might change in the new year (for better of worse?) and that I will be given the opportunity to showcase my expertise (in terms of motherhood, PhD or migraines???)
The first half of the year will be amplifying my 1st house of self, so I should focus on my interests up until my mid-year birthday and then… what…? Go back to focusing on everyone else’s interests, or let the hard work of the first half of the year build up enough momentum to see me through to year-end??
If I’m going to be ruthlessly honest, there was one laugh-out-loud moment. Chronic migraine tends to mess with your digestion. I don’t know if it’s all the medications, or the anxiety of living with an unpredictable condition, or the pain itself, but I often feel nauseous and sometimes IBS can be a side-effect of chronic pain. As such, it was slightly hilarious to rely on a kindergarten joke and discover that in 2025 (to paraphrase) – “Uranus will make a groundbreaking move, bringing a surge of independence.” [I’m not sure whether this is terrifying or empowering news!]
On other sites my marital life will be “pleasant” and family life “delightful”. I’ll apparently make some money, and Jupiter is going to gift me with all-round happiness.
I found one site that advised me that I will have good health in the year ahead and may overcome a previously troubling long-term condition (yay!) but will suffer from poor sleep (not-yay). Another said I had good health to look forward to, so long as I “maintain” it with exercise and dieting… sigh… I would have preferred a Uranus-like groundbreaking move… but OK, more of 2024’s intentional movement and mindful eating it is!
Anyway – the thing about horoscopes is that they can provide you with a sense of hope if that’s what you need.
I hope that 2025 allows me to explore my curiosity, that my sense of self reaches new heights, and that I experience a new surge of health and independence.
YAY me!
This year I’m going to lean into a new version of living: GOOD VIBES ONLY.
Call me slightly naive, but I’m going to try to set aside some of my potentially pessimist ways and aim for sun-shiny optimism.
I’m going to read the exciting news in my horoscope and ignore the bits that don’t serve me well.
I’ll cherry-pick my way through information while wearing my rose-colored glasses.
And to all of those people who approach me and say “yeah but…” I’ll be visualizing Uranus and smiling politely as I go my own way.
I’m a little tired of being told that healing takes a long time and isn’t for everyone.
I’m doing it.
2025 is my year to get better!
And I’m here to tell you that it’s your year too – we’ve got this people!!
Take care taking care, Linda x
The Mindful Migraine 
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