10 Ways Astrology Helped Me Step Into My Power

Have you ever felt like you were too much? Too talkative, too sensitive, too curious, too intense? Or maybe you’ve felt like you weren’t enough — not confident enough, not certain enough, not strong enough. I’ve been there, too. And what I discovered is that astrology has a way of shining a light on those very parts of us we question most — not to shame us, but to show us they’re part of our magic.

I didn’t come to astrology just because I thought it was fun (though it is). I came to it because I am a seeker. I was looking for grounding, for meaning, for a way to understand myself and life’s twists and turns. When my brother-in-law was ill, I signed up for an Astrology 101 class with my now mentor. It was a welcome distraction during a heartbreaking time, and after his passing, astrology became a deeper lifeline.

Looking back, I see that astrology hasn’t just taught me about the stars — it’s taught me about myself. It gave me clarity for things I always felt but didn’t understand. It gave me permission to embrace who I am, instead of apologizing for it. And most importantly, it helped me step into my sovereignty — my ability to trust myself and my rhythm in life.

Here are ten of the most powerful lessons astrology has given me.

1. Permission to Be Myself

I’ve always been talkative, curious, and a little restless. At one point, someone told me I talked too much and I was a little offended. But then astrology reminded me: I have a lot of air in my chart, and Gemini lights up my 11th house of social connections. My nature is to connect, ask questions, share ideas, and learn endlessly. That’s not a flaw. It’s a gift.

Astrology gave me the permission slip I didn’t know I needed: to stop apologizing for who I am and instead lean into the best version of it.

2. Sensitivity Is Strength

I’ve been told I’m “too sensitive” more times than I can count. I tried to toughen up, to build walls around my feelings but I couldn’t. Turns out my Cancer Rising and Scorpio Moon had other plans. They’ve shown me that sensitivity isn’t weakness, it’s intuition. It’s empathy. It’s the ability to see beneath the surface and connect deeply with others.

Astrology reframed what I thought was a flaw into one of my superpowers.

3. Trusting My Intuition

With a Scorpio Moon, I don’t just feel things — I know them, often before they’re spoken aloud. For a long time, I second-guessed this inner knowing. But astrology showed me that my depth and intuition are written into my chart. Learning to trust it has given me a stronger sense of security in myself than any outside validation ever could. Validation is for parking tickets!

4. Life Has a Rhythm of Expansion and Contraction

Through my studies, I’ve learned how cycles of restriction and expansion play out in my life. For me, it’s like a natural inhale and exhale, but with a little flair of “go big or go home.” I tend to go all in on something, then pause, recalibrate, and prepare for the next chapter. Instead of fighting those seasons of contraction, I’ve learned to see them as necessary, even sacred. I’ve learned how to lean into the natural ebbs and flows of my life with grace.

5. Change Isn’t the Enemy — It’s the Teacher

During my divorce, astrology helped me see that upheaval isn’t a sign of failure but it’s often a sign of growth. What felt like chaos at the time was actually liberation into my new chapter. Astrology helped me understand that sudden changes can realign us with our soul’s path.

6. Transformation Happens in the Dark

Astrology has shown me that the moments I thought would break me — losing my job, ending a marriage, and starting over — were actually initiations into a deeper version of myself. The dark nights of the soul were never punishment. They were portals.

7. My Voice Matters — and So Does Listening

For someone with so much air in my chart, learning when to speak and when to listen has been an ongoing lesson. Astrology has helped me balance that energy — to honor my curiosity and love of conversation, while also cultivating presence and deep listening. I’ve been told I’m a good listener, and I think astrology helped me develop that gift even more. It’s not about silencing myself; it’s about using my voice with intention, and listening deeply when it matters most.

8. I Don’t Have to Apologize for What Comes Naturally

Whether it’s my curiosity, my sensitivity, or my depth, astrology keeps reminding me: the things I’ve been told are “too much” are actually my magic. I don’t have to shrink them down. I just have to learn how to channel them wisely.

9. Sovereignty Is an Inside Job

Astrology has been my mirror and my map, but sovereignty comes from within. The more I’ve worked with my chart, the more I’ve realized that my power doesn’t come from what happens around me; it comes from how I respond, the choices I make, and the trust I place in myself.

10. Astrology Is My Anchor

Most of all, astrology has given me a sense of rhythm, meaning, and security. It’s my anchor when life feels uncertain, my reminder that there’s a bigger picture, and my permission to live fully as myself.

It also reminds me that I’m supported: by the cycles of the cosmos, by the wisdom written in my chart, and by the inner guidance that’s always been there. Even when everything else feels shaky, astrology helps me feel aligned in my choices and clear about my next steps. It’s a steady hand to hold and a map I can trust.

In Closing

These lessons didn’t arrive overnight. They came through years of study, lived experience, and cosmic conversations. Astrology continues to be the language that helps me remember who I am and step more fully into my power.

If you’ve ever felt too much, too little, or just unsure of where you belong, I want you to know this: your chart already carries the wisdom you need. Astrology isn’t about changing who you are — it’s about helping you see yourself clearly, so you can trust your path and live with more clarity and confidence.

If you’re curious what astrology might reveal about your patterns, gifts, and power, I’d love to guide you. You can book a session with me and begin your journey.

Don’t wait for upheaval to shake you awake like it did for me — start now.

with cosmic love,

michelle