Man, let me tell ya, these last few years, from 2023 rolling into what we’re experiencing now and heading into ’26, have been a wild ride. Not wild in the usual, party-hardy sense, but more like an internal deep dive, a lot of sifting through stuff that had been lurking around in the shadows for a long time. It all kinda started for me in late 2022, feeling this weird, hazy shift in the air, you know? Like the old ways of doing things just weren’t cutting it anymore, and I needed something new, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on what it was.
I wasn’t really into all the astrology mumbo-jumbo before, not seriously anyway. But I kept bumping into folks talking about this “Saturn in Pisces” thing. At first, I just rolled my eyes. But then, after a string of really intense, almost prophetic dreams, and just feeling this strong pull to clean up my act, both physically and emotionally, I figured, maybe there’s something to it. I didn’t go deep into books or anything; I just started paying attention to what felt different. My personal practice? It was pretty simple, really. I grabbed an old spiral notebook and started jotting down whatever felt significant, weird dreams, strange coincidences, big emotional moments, anything that just hit me.
My First Few Months: The Foggy Start (Early 2023)
When 2023 really kicked off, the feeling was a lot of… well, fog. I mean, not literally, but it felt like my head was in a cloud sometimes. Decisions felt harder, and I found myself just wanting to escape the daily grind. I started getting really into old movies and music, just retreating into my own little world. I noticed a strong urge to help others, almost to a fault, sometimes stretching myself way too thin. My notes from that period are full of lines like, “Felt drained again,” or “Said yes when I should’ve said no.” It was a real struggle with boundaries, almost like they just melted away.
- Tried to set boundaries, but often failed.
- Felt a strong pull towards escapism.
- Had some truly vivid, unforgettable dreams.
The Reality Checks Begin (Mid-2023 to Late 2024)
Then, as the months rolled on, especially through the back half of 2023 and into 2024, Saturn’s influence really started to kick in, or at least that’s how it felt to me. All that fogginess, all that escaping, started to get some serious reality checks. Things that I had been avoiding, habits I’d let slide, responsibilities I’d kinda shirked – they all came knocking. And not gently either. It wasn’t a super dramatic, explosive kind of thing, but more like a persistent, undeniable pressure building up. I had to face some truths about my finances, about my friendships, about the dreams I thought I had but maybe hadn’t really worked for.
I remember one specific period, around the fall of ’23, when a long-standing creative project I’d been half-assing just fell apart. It was a brutal moment, but it also forced me to really look at why I hadn’t committed fully. That was a big turning point. I started to understand that this wasn’t about punishing me, but about showing me where my foundations were weak. So, my journaling shifted. Instead of just noting the feelings, I started writing down actions I could take to shore things up.
- Faced difficult truths about unaddressed issues.
- Had to re-evaluate long-term goals and commitments.
- Learned the hard way about consequences of inaction.
Building New Structures (Late 2024 to Present)
Now, getting into late 2024 and here we are in 2026, I feel like I’m finally getting a handle on some of this. The heavy lifting of tearing down the old, leaky structures is mostly done, and I’m slowly, carefully, rebuilding. But this time, it’s different. It’s not about grand, unrealistic visions. It’s about practical steps, spiritual grounding, and truly understanding my own limits and capabilities. I’m still feeling that compassionate, sensitive Pisces energy, but it’s now paired with a much stronger sense of discipline and responsibility. I’m learning to say “no” without guilt, to help in ways that don’t deplete me, and to actually put effort into making my dreams tangible, even if it’s just one small step at a time.
I’ve found myself drawn to more meditative practices, even simple things like just sitting in silence for a few minutes each day. It helps clear the lingering fog and gives me a sense of inner strength. I’ve also reconnected with nature in a big way, finding peace and clarity in long walks. It’s like this whole period has been about finding my spiritual footing while also getting really, really real about my everyday life. It’s not always comfortable, but man, it feels authentic. It’s about making my fantasies and my messy feelings useful, giving them form and purpose.
