The idea of writing in a diary might seem a little juvenile. Maybe the last time you had one was for a brief stint as a teenager, and it only served as a place to keep track of middle school crushes and trivial fights with your parents. But keeping a journal as an adult can be very rewarding. It’s the perfect way to express your feelings in a safe, private space. It’s also fun to save journals and look back on them as a timeline of your personal growth.
People have many different types of journals-some have food diaries to help stick to a diet, some have dream journals to figure out what’s going on in their subconscious, some have travel journals to record their daily happenings while on the road. Keeping an astrology journal can help you make sense of your relationship with the stars. Here are six reasons to start an astrology journal:
- To keep track of important details in your birth chart.
If you find yourself mixing up your sun, moon, and rising sign, having a quick guide on hand can help! An astrology journal is a great place to store a copy of your birth chart to use as a handy reference guide, along with any personal notes about the info in your chart. Having your birth chart in a convenient place to check any time will help you familiarize yourself with the finer details.
- To prepare for moon phases.
Writing down the changing phases of the moon can be very useful for planning important rituals, setting intentions, and making sense of your emotions at any given time of the month. You might learn a little more about the science of astronomy as well!
- To understand how each planet makes an impact on your life.
Writing down a few sentences about your feelings each day and making a note about the positions of the planets and the phase of the moon can help you see exactly how each one influences different areas of your life. It can also help you spot long term trends when a planet remains in one sign for a long time.
- To figure out which planetary positions and moon phases really affect you.
Maybe everyone else seems very stressed during Mercury’s retrograde, but you find in a positive time during which you can re-evaluate the way you communicate. Or maybe you find that the full moon actually brings you a refreshing sense of clarity instead of making you go crazy. Writing about your emotions and the potential astrological influence could yield some surprising results!
- To understand who you’re really compatible with.
Did you meet someone special and instantly feel sparks fly? Did a friend set you up on a blind date that they thought would be perfect-but you just weren’t finding a connection? Writing about your feelings towards others and checking it with their signs can help you see which signs you are most compatible with. This can apply to friendships, familial relationships, coworkers, and romantic interests. Figuring out who you really have the potential to bond with can have an extremely positive impact on your life.
- To reflect on your relationship with the universe.
When we take a little time each day to sit and think about our connection to something bigger than us, it can be very humbling. It can help us feel a little more grounded in this crazy world of ours. It gives us the chance to understand that we’re connected with everything around us. Keeping an astrology journal is just one way to do that!
