Cyclical living, per the zodiac

About this episode

This episode explores how astrology can help individuals embrace the cycles of life and reduce resistance to seasonal living.

Nature works in cycles - and astrology gives you a practical framework for embracing them. We often resist the phases of the cycle that don’t align with our energy, or desire to constantly produce (eternal summer anyone?). But every part of the cycle is valuable, necessary, and connected to what comes next. Seeing that interconnection by understanding the full picture - helps soften resistance so seasonal living can feel more accessible. This episode explores the cycle of energetics and the granularity it offers gives clear direction steps for how to lean into the parts of the cycle of life that you find yourself resisting. Inside this episode: *The zodiac as a system for working with your energy as it changes over time *How the 12-sign cycle forms a meaningful sequence, each phase informing and supporting the next *The elements as the motivating, inspiring force behind each season - and how to tap into them *The modalities as the functional, “how” for leaning into whatever part of the cycle you are in *Why understanding the full cycle reduces resistance and so cyclical living can feel more tangible vs aspirational in your life *How to start working with this through annual and…

People in this episode

Host: Jess Ellen

Topics covered

• cyclical living
• astrology
• energy cycles
• seasonal living
• zodiac
• personal development

Keywords

• astrology
• energy cycles
• zodiac
• seasonal living
• personal growth
• cyclical living
• resistance
• modalities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instagram, Threads, Substack, Astrology Readings, Astrology Mentorship, The Integration Dash, Integrative Life Coaching, Newsletter

Books & works: Cyclical living, per the zodiac

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