KT’s Diary
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KT’s Diary.
Every year both my parents say to me on or near my birthday “I can’t believe you’ll be X years old.” I usually always agree with them while we sentiment about the years gone by and get to the crux of their comment which is actually how old they are. Yesterday, both my parents called and we went through the same routine. As it was August 1st in Australia it was exactly 2 weeks before “b” day so in 14 days I will be turning 40. I can’t believe I’ll be entering a new decade. I can’t believe I’ll no longer be in my 30’s. I can’t believe I’ll be that old?!?
Like every good astrologer, I cast my solar return chart (birthday forecast) recently and I was pleased that the chart was better than last years chart – which is not saying much. It could be better but I’ll take what I get and deal with it. Over the years I have traveled to different places to change the solar return chart. The planets are still the same but you can shift them into different houses. For example, if you had Mars on the descendant then I would want to push that away from this spot (projecting anger onto others so encountering a lot of angry people that year). By changing the location it would move Mars off into another house. The further away you go the more the planets move. There is also a school of thought that the solar return chart should be cast for the natal birth location but I always use the current location of where the person will be or like I just mentioned, plan a vacation for somewhere else.
A few weeks ago while I was at the height of my age depression (Saturn has been on my Sun) I started watching “Age of Love” while I was on the treadmill. It’s a show about 20 something women versus 40 something women trying to win the affections of a 30 something famous, gorgeous Aussie tennis player. I thought the timing was interesting as I was feeling a little off about being so old rather than embracing it. Anyway, as I’ve tuned into this show it has become more apparent (and probably great editing) that the 40’s have much more to offer. Substance, life experience and confidence which is something the 20’s were portrayed as not having much of. Regardless, it’s made me feel better about my own little breakdown. Right, I’m the one who dishes out the sage advice about going with the flow and all the other insightful stuff so perhaps there’s something to be learned from this. Whatever that may be I think I’ll ponder it over the triple layered chocolate mouse cake I might indulge myself in to celebrate the inevitable. At least it will give me something to look forward to!
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