Man, when 2023 rolled around, I heard a lot of folks talking about Saturn going into Pisces. Now, I’m not usually one to follow all that star stuff too closely, but a few friends kept bringing it up. They were all like, “Oh man, buckle up, this is gonna be a weird one.” And honestly, after the last few years, I was already feeling pretty weird, so I figured, why not just pay attention? Might learn something about myself, right?
So, the whole idea of “prepare yourself” really stuck with me. I wasn’t sure what it meant, but I decided I was just going to watch what happened, both with me and around me. My first step was super simple: I just started a plain old notebook. Nothing fancy, just a cheap one I had lying around. I decided I’d just jot down thoughts whenever something felt off, or when I had a really vivid dream, or even just what I was feeling day-to-day. No pressure, no deep analysis, just getting it out.
I remember starting this sometime in March 2023. The first few weeks were a bit of a mixed bag. I was still kinda skeptical. Then, things started to get… well, foggier. I noticed I was way more prone to daydreaming. My head felt like it was swimming in syrup sometimes. I found myself slipping into old habits of escapism, like spending too much time scrolling or just staring at the ceiling when I should have been doing chores. That’s when I thought, “Aha, maybe this Pisces thing is really about all that fuzzy, dreamy stuff.”
Confronting the Fog
That was my first big personal discovery. I identified this pattern of drifting, this desire to just check out. So, my “preparation” shifted. I decided I needed to get real about where I was checking out from. I started small. I set timers for social media. I actually went and cleaned out a junk drawer that had been bugging me for months, just to feel some sense of concrete accomplishment. It was like I was fighting against this tide of vagueness, trying to anchor myself.
As 2023 rolled on, I really began to lean into observing my dreams. Before, I’d just wake up and forget them. Now, I tried to write down whatever I could remember, even if it was just a feeling. It was wild how many vivid, symbolic things would pop up. Sometimes they were super confusing, like trying to untangle a knotted fishing line. But other times, a clear message would just hit me, usually about something I was avoiding during the day.
I also started saying “no” more often. I realized I had this habit of letting things slide, or agreeing to stuff I didn’t really want to do, just to keep the peace. Pisces energy can be super compassionate, but I realized I was letting it bleed into being a doormat. So I practiced. I said no to an extra project at work that would have overloaded me. I refused to go to a social gathering I knew would drain me. Each time, it felt a little uncomfortable, but also incredibly liberating. It was like I was drawing a line in the sand, setting a boundary for myself.
Building New Shores
By 2024, I felt like I was getting a handle on it. The initial fogginess hadn’t completely disappeared, but I wasn’t just floating in it anymore. I was more conscious. I developed a morning routine that really helped. It wasn’t strict, just a few things: wake up, drink water, write down anything from my dreams or just three things I was grateful for, and then move my body for 15 minutes. Nothing heroic, just a walk around the block or some stretches.
This routine became my little shore in the ocean of Pisces. It helped me start the day grounded, instead of just waking up and getting sucked into whatever digital chaos was waiting. I found myself naturally gravitating towards more creative outlets too. I used to paint a bit when I was younger, and I just picked up a brush again. No expectation, just for the pure joy of making something. It felt like a way to channel all that boundless Pisces energy into something tangible and meaningful, instead of letting it scatter.
I also had to confront some old illusions about myself and my past. Things I had chosen to ignore or romanticize. Saturn has a way of making you face reality, even the uncomfortable parts. I talked through some old issues with a trusted friend, something I had avoided for ages. It wasn’t easy, felt like ripping off a bandage, but man, the clarity that came after was worth it.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Now, here we are, pushing into 2026. This journey with Saturn in Pisces has really shifted things for me. I’m not saying I’m some enlightened guru, far from it. I still have my moments of drift, my urges to escape. But what I gained was a toolkit. I learned to recognize the signs when I’m getting pulled too far out to sea. I know what simple actions I can take to bring myself back down to earth, even just for a moment.
The biggest thing is, I developed a deeper trust in my intuition, but with a practical filter. It’s not about blind faith in every fuzzy feeling, but about checking those feelings against reality. I distinguish between genuine insight and just wishful thinking or pure escapism. I feel stronger, more centered, and more prepared for whatever comes next, not just in some cosmic sense, but in my actual day-to-day life. It was a weird ride, but I’m glad I took the time to just pay attention and do the work on myself.
