Finding Balance Through Astrology: Working With Natural Cycles and Your Birth Chart
- Michelle Glass
- Feb 17
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 16
Balance is one of the most essential yet elusive aspects of life. We often find ourselves pulled between opposing forces—work and rest, action and reflection, the needs of others in our life and our own needs. But did you know that astrology provides a map for understanding these energies and how to create balance over time?
By exploring your birth chart and working with planetary transits, you can align with natural cycles and find greater harmony in your life. Read on for how astrology reveals the rhythms of balance and how you can use this wisdom to center yourself.
My Journey to Understanding Balance
For much of my 20s and 30s, I was striving for balance but always felt like it was just out of reach. No matter how much I tried to create an equal distribution of work and rest, it seemed there was always more to do and never the same amount of time for rest. I never quite found the perfect state I imagined, instead I felt chronically exhausted and like I was somehow failing at creating a balanced life. I wondered how I could be effective at work, pay rent, cook healthy meals and be a present parent without being totally drained all the time.
It wasn’t until I started learning the deeper parts of my birth chart and working with planetary transits that I realized balance isn’t a fixed state—it’s dynamic and ever-changing. I began to see that balance wasn’t about maintaining an equal measure of everything all the time, but rather about honoring what I needed at any given moment.
For example, summer is a time of bright solar energy, high activity, and outward expression, while winter calls for pulling energy inward, resting, and reflecting. These repeating cycles, when honored, create balance over time, even though no single moment is perfectly “balanced.” This insight transformed how I think about balance and significantly improved my sense of well-being.
The Astrological Dance of Balance
Astrology is deeply rooted in cycles—the shifting of the planets, the movement of the Sun and Moon, and the turning of the seasons. These cosmic patterns reflect the ways in which balance naturally unfolds over time.
The Sun and Moon: Day and Night, Action and Rest
The Sun represents outward energy, action, and identity, while the Moon reflects emotions, intuition, and inner needs. This dynamic reminds us that balance isn’t about staying static but about flowing between these two states. You can check your Sun sign and Moon sign to better understand what you need to feel energized versus what nourishes you emotionally.
For example, a Leo Sun (expressive, outgoing) with a Pisces Moon (sensitive, introspective) may need to balance a vibrant social life with regular quiet, creative downtime.
The Elements: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water
Each zodiac sign belongs to one of the four elements, which offer insight into different energies at play in your life:
Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): Passion, action, and spontaneity
Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): Stability, practicality, and patience
Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Communication, intellect, and ideas
Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Emotion, intuition, and depth
If you have an abundance of one element in your birth chart, you might need to cultivate the others to feel more balanced. For example, a person with a lot of Fire energy (like me) may benefit from grounding Earth practices like meditation or structured routines.
Working With Transits to Find Balance
Beyond your birth chart, the planets continue to move, creating astrological transits that influence your personal and collective experiences. Paying attention to these cycles can help you adjust and find equilibrium when life feels off-kilter.
Saturn: The Master of Long-Term Stability
Saturn’s transits highlight areas where we need structure and discipline. If Saturn is moving through your 6th house of health and daily routines, it might be time to refine your habits for greater stability.
Mercury Retrograde: The Call to Slow Down
Mercury retrograde often disrupts communication and plans, but it also offers a chance to pause and reflect. Instead of forcing forward momentum, use this time to reorganize, review, and reconnect with past ideas.
Lunar Cycles: Monthly Emotional Resets
Each New Moon and Full Moon brings a shift in energy, encouraging new beginnings at the New Moon and releases with the Full Moon. Aligning your intentions with these lunar cycles can create a natural flow in your personal growth.
How to Use Your Birth Chart to Create Balance in Your Life
Your birth chart reveals your strengths, challenges, and the areas where you might need to cultivate more harmony. Here are some ways to use this insight:
Check Your Dominant and Missing Elements – If you lack Water energy, you may need to cultivate emotional expression through journaling or meditation.
Look at Your Opposing Signs – If you have a strong Virgo placement, balancing with Pisces energy (going with the flow) can help ease perfectionist tendencies.
Work With Planetary Cycles – Notice when major transits are impacting key areas of your chart and adjust your intentions, focus, and actions accordingly.
Want to Go Deeper? Book a Birth Chart Reading!
Understanding your personal astrology can help you find balance, reduce stress, and align with your natural rhythms. If you’d like a deeper look at your birth chart and how to work with upcoming transits, book a personalized birth chart reading with me today. Let’s uncover the cosmic guidance written just for you!
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