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Healing Topic: Meaningful Connections
April Astrology Forecast by Tracey Couto
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Meaningful Connections
Hello Beautiful Souls,
One of the most important lessons that has been fueling my path in recent months is the power of building community. I don’t just mean growing numbers in followers or subscribers—I’m talking about making real, meaningful connections built on honest communication, collaboration, and support.
Since embarking on this soulful journey and passionate work, I’ve been rewiring my mindset and letting go of fears and false beliefs about standing out and connecting with groups of people. It hasn’t been easy. While I’ve always been a people person—making friends wherever I go and maintaining deep, meaningful relationships in my personal life—I’ve struggled with communication and expanding my reach within my business.
One-on-one sessions come naturally to me; I thrive in those connections. But when it comes to engaging with larger groups—especially in virtual spaces—I face real challenges. I believe this struggle stems from several factors, but to keep it simple, I’ll highlight the top three:
How I “should” be communicating.
Fear of being seen and heard.
Wanting to be liked.
Over the years, I’ve experimented with different ways of communicating, often leaving me (and probably others) feeling awkward and uncomfortable. While I may be selling myself short by viewing it through my own limited perspective, I want to be honest about how it feels for me.
What I’ve Learned About Communicating and Connecting
The more I force myself to follow traditional business models, the more I lose my authentic voice—creating a disconnect from my community.
Speaking from my emotions is my truest form of expression and connection.
My fear of being seen and heard has limited my ability to connect with others on a larger scale.
The phrase “Don’t mix business with pleasure” is a false belief. Many of my clients have become friends—some even like family. My business partners are some of my closest friends. This doesn’t make me weak; it is a beautiful strength rooted in vulnerability and balance.
I cannot thrive—personally or professionally—without meaningful connections. Others make me stronger, just as I help strengthen them.
What Does a Meaningful Connection Look Like?
Whether in our personal or professional lives, meaningful connections thrive on these elements:
Collaboration – Working with others who share similar interests creates unity, ignites energy, and leads to unexpected miracles that benefit everyone.
Networking – The most effective way to build new relationships and access new opportunities is through people and connections we already have. A friend of a friend is just a new friend or resource you haven’t met yet.
Resources – A wise friend recently reminded me that we already have the resources we need within our network of friendships and connections. Everyone has talent or expertise to share—all we have to do is ask.
Support – We are human, and we will always need help from time to time. Do not be afraid to ask for it. Growth happens through asking, receiving, and giving.
Friendship – The truest gift of all is a soul connection. Love, encouragement, and non-judgmental support allow us to thrive in every aspect of life.
Building meaningful connections is more than just a concept—it’s a way of life. When we embrace the power of connection, we not only strengthen ourselves but also create a ripple effect of love, support, and growth for everyone around us.
💜 Sheree
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April Astrology Forecast
by Tracey Couto
It's Aries season Beautiful Souls! Being the first sign of the zodiac, Aries is about new beginnings. It's the time of year to begin a brand new cycle or start a new chapter in your personal journey. Aries energy is fierce, courageous, assertive, initiating, and trailblazing. Some great ways to utilize this energy is to go on an adventure to a place you've always wanted to explore, start a new project or program, and enjoy some new experiences. During these four weeks, it's all about you finding and owning new pieces of yourself and your identity. A great journal prompt for you to try this month is to to fill in the blank after the words 'I AM' with some freshly discovered qualities and characteristics you would like others to see in and know about you.
The Aries Solar Eclipse on March 29th leads us to the Warrior's Path of spiritual growth and invites us to face our fears, slay any debilitating negative thoughts that keep us small, take a risk and go after what we really want in life. At this time we can find the courage and strength to be who we want to be and do what we want to do, on our own terms, without fear of disapproval or interference and with lots of enthusiasm. Whatever we've been too afraid to pursue or whoever we've been too intimidated by others to be in the past, we can set our intention to stand up for our right to do or be that very thing.
By the time of the Libra Full Moon on April 12th we could find that we've attracted a person that mirrors the new qualities and characteristics we've been uncovering and exploring, who is also into the same new activities and projects we've been initiating. Libra is the sign of relationships and partnerships, both personal or business, with someone who complements and balances us. Libra energy is sweet, charming, beautiful, peaceful, harmonious and this Full Moon gives us the opportunity to heal any grievances with others. So if you've been in a stand-off with another person lately, this could be the time one or both of you raise that white flag and restore the peace and harmony between you.
If you'd like to know more about how these and other planetary energies are affecting you, please click on the Guiding Light Astrology Avatar above to view the list of readings I offer. I will also be posting more astrological updates throughout the month so feel free to check in often.
Peace, Love, Light & Blessings,
Tracey
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