Short Daily Update: time traveling with short weekends and birth charts
Week 2 - Day 8
A Note About Weekends
I had a really wholesome weekend—one of those where all the right ingredients come together to make life feel good. I had a warm and cozy meal, both in terms of food and conversation, with my family. I caught up with old friends and met new ones. I took a short trip to see something different. I bought furniture to make my home feel even homier (though, let’s be honest, I now have way too many plates and things I don’t use daily, so I had to store them elsewhere. At the same time, I like to think of myself as a minimalist, so... I live a life of contradictions).
I got some exercise (okay, it was padel, but still—I worked up a sweat). I went to the movies for the first time in ages. The only thing I missed was time to read a good book, but really, how much can you pack into a little over 48 hours?
The funny thing is, before the weekend, I always tell myself that the best weekend would be having no plans at all—just deciding spontaneously, even if that means doing absolutely nothing. But when I actually have those weekends, I usually feel meh afterward. I can’t really remember what I did, and I don’t feel particularly rested or recharged. On the other hand, if I have too many plans (or one big plan), I feel overwhelmed and exhausted before the weekend even starts.
Maybe the real takeaway from all this is: Why do I care so much about weekends in the first place?
A new insight
My friend M. introduced me to the Vedic Birth Chart, and she really followed through. Here’s what I learned:
What career paths would be most fulfilling and financially stable?
Creative arts (writing, filmmaking, music)
Education and teaching
Technology and research
Management
Spiritual coaching
Entrepreneurship—especially in creative or tech-driven fields
Why the hesitation with a career transition?
Saturn in the 1st house → A deep need for security, leading to fear of failure and hesitation in taking risks.
Sun, Mercury, and Venus in the 12th house → Prone to self-doubt, overthinking, and a strong desire for balance, which can make big career moves feel daunting.
Mars in the 11th house → Creates ambition but also internal conflict between stability and taking bold steps.
Is leadership coaching and writing a good fit?
Yes, both are strongly supported by the chart:
Leadership coaching → Jupiter (wisdom) + Mars (drive) + Saturn (structure) = strong potential.
Writing → Jupiter in the 5th house + Mercury in the 12th house = creativity and deep insight.
How to move forward confidently?
Start small → Begin coaching or writing as a side project before fully transitioning.
Build a financial safety net → Saturn’s influence suggests saving up before making a big leap.
Set clear goals & deadlines → Mars in the 11th house thrives with structured milestones.
Work on self-doubt → Meditation, journaling, and mentorship can help counter overthinking.
Leverage strengths → Trust in creativity, leadership, and research abilities.
Work solo or in a partnership?
Solo Work → Provides independence and aligns with ambition but may feel overwhelming.
Partnership → Offers balance and support (Venus in the 12th house), but Saturn may make her cautious about trust.
Best Approach → Start solo, collaborate selectively, and consider partnerships later.
I always find it fascinating how much can be interpreted based on the time and hour of birth. The skeptic in me thinks, This could be generic and apply to everyone—or, on the other hand, maybe someone who knows me well could just tell me what I want to hear. But knowing M., I know she did this with sincerity and care. And if something makes me reflect, well, that’s more than enough. Thank you M.! More insights to feed my career coach.
Work Mood Tracker
On a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being terrible, 5 being awesome), today was a 2. Why?
I was horribly sleep-deprived and had two major meetings—the kind that take weeks of preparation and require you to be as sharp as possible. The upside? The feedback was great, new projects were green-lit, and old projects were finally laid to rest, their value (well!) delivered.
So why did I feel so miserable? (Beyond the sleep deprivation, of course, which makes everything worse.)
I think it’s because, in meetings like these, I have to fight to feel seen. Not that I am invisible—it’s just that I don’t feel seen. As if my presence or someone else’s would have the same effect. I feel highly replaceable.
Is this just my ego talking? Or is this a fair feeling?
(This was about Monday, so read it as if it was yesterday evening. Time travel exists—you just got a golden ticket. Also, smash that like button, ring the bell, and drop a comment below on how the time travel felt.)
What’s “Spiritual coaching” for you?