You know, for a long time, I just drifted. Didn’t really have a anchor, felt like a boat with no rudder, especially when things got choppy. I wasn’t really looking for anything specific, just trying to keep my head above water, you know? Then, one Tuesday morning, probably just trying to avoid whatever task was on my plate, I stumbled onto Lynne Ewart’s stuff. Someone had shared her link, said something about “spot on for Pisces.” And being a Pisces myself, feeling all floaty and dreamy, I figured, why not give it a look?
I remember that first time, I just scrolled through. Didn’t really pay much attention, just a quick glance. But a few lines snagged me. Something about “a hidden opportunity in plain sight” and “don’t let doubt cloud your vision.” I thought, “Huh.” Didn’t do anything about it, though. Just tucked it away in the back of my mind. The week went on, and wouldn’t you know it, something came up at work that totally fit that description. An email I almost deleted, a quick chat I almost blew off. Ended up being a pretty big deal. That caught my attention.
My Weekly Dive
After that, it became a thing. A ritual. Every single week, typically on a Wednesday morning after I’ve had my first coffee – strong, black, no messing around – I sit down. I pull up Lynne’s latest Pisces read. I don’t rush it. I really lean into it now. It’s not about predicting the future, not for me. It’s more about setting a frame, a kind of internal weather report for the week ahead.
- First Pass: The Quick Scan. I just read it all through, start to finish. I don’t stop, don’t think too hard. Just let the words wash over me. I’m looking for a general vibe, a feeling.
- Second Pass: The Snagging Points. This is where I go back. I grab a pen and paper – yeah, old school, I know – and I start jotting down phrases. Not sentences, but key words, ideas, images. “Unexpected detours.” “A need for clear boundaries.” “Embrace your intuition.” I write them all down, almost like a word cloud.
- The Personal Connection: Journal Time. This is the meaty part. I look at those snagging points and I just ask myself, “Where does this fit right now?” “What’s been happening that connects to ‘unexpected detours’?” Sometimes, it’s immediately obvious. Other times, I have to sit with it, really dig. Maybe something from last week, or even last month, suddenly makes sense through the lens of this week’s reading. I write it all out. My thoughts, my feelings, any echoes I find in my own life.
I remember one time it talked about “standing firm in your convictions.” At that point, I was really waffling on a big decision about a personal project. Kept going back and forth, listening to everyone else’s opinions. That phrase just smacked me right in the face. It wasn’t about telling me what to decide, but how to approach the decision. To actually trust my gut, not just listen to the noise. It wasn’t magic, but it gave me the nudge I desperately needed.
So, after I’ve journaled, after I’ve wrestled with the words a bit, I start mapping it out. Not a strict plan, but more like a mental checklist. If it says “be mindful of spending,” I might just make a mental note to check my budget app a couple extra times this week before I hit “buy.” If it talks about “reconnecting with old friends,” I might shoot a quick text to someone I haven’t heard from in a while. It’s about translating those general insights into tiny, actionable steps for my life.
By the end of the week, usually Sunday evening, I glance back at my notes. Did those “unexpected detours” actually pop up? Did I manage to set those “clear boundaries” I was aiming for? Sometimes, I nail it. Other times, I completely miss the mark, or things just go in a totally different direction. But even then, there’s always something to learn. It’s never a waste of time.
This whole thing, this weekly check-in with Lynne’s Pisces read, it grounds me. It gives me a moment to pause, to reflect, to think about more than just the daily grind. It’s not about prediction, it’s about preparation. It helps me navigate the waters a bit more intentionally, even when I still feel like a dreamy Pisces just floating along.
