Astrology, Weight Gain & Wobbly Knees: The Universe’s Weird Way of Preparing You
- Candy Irven
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Ever notice how your body seems to freak out right before a big life change? Like your left knee suddenly aches for "no reason," or you inexplicably gain weight despite your routine staying the same? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into one of those wait, that’s a thing? moments—where physical discomfort meets cosmic growing pains. Spoiler: Your body might just be the universe’s weirdest (and wisest) messenger.
1. The Mystery of the Wobbly Left Knee (And Why It’s Not Just a Knee)
When Laura’s left knee started throbbing out of nowhere, the usual suspects—overuse, bad shoes, aging—didn’t add up. But the second we asked energetically what was up, the answer clicked:
"It’s the feminine side. It’s wobbling because part of you is still whispering, ‘This isn’t how I pictured my life right now.’"
Turns out, moving into a new apartment (even an exciting one) had unearthed subconscious resistance: What if I’m stuck here? What if my future partner lives across the world? The knee pain was a literal manifestation of instability—where the "masculine" side was charging ahead ("Hell yeah, independence!") while the "feminine" side lagged with (But… what if?).
Takeaway: Your body often mirrors emotional or energetic blocks. Try this: Name the resistance. Example: "My knee hurts because I’m scared this move means settling." Just voicing it can loosen the hold.
2. Why You Blow Up Before You Break Through
Here’s the wilder twist: Laura and Candy both gained weight at the same time, despite living apart and having different habits. Cue Laura's astrology download.
Venus retrograde in Pisces: Had her craving comfort (read: snacks) like emotional armor.
Mars in Cancer: Amplified her "feel my feelings (and also eat them)" energy.
But here’s the cosmic plot twist: The weight was a buffer. A subconscious way to slow down and process the big shifts (like launching Whisper Training) before sprinting ahead. The universe’s sneaky wisdom? Sometimes you need extra density to stay grounded mid-transformation.
Takeaway: If your body’s acting "out of character," check the astro weather—and ask: What’s this protecting me from or preparing me for?
3. The Slingshot Effect: Why Regression Can Signal a Leap
The episode’s mic-drop moment?
"You feel like you’re sliding backward, but you’re actually being pulled like a slingshot."
Example: Laura’s frustration about not fitting into her usual pants mirrored her fear (Will I ever feel like ‘me’ again?).
Try this: When stuck in a "wobble," list all the possible outcomes (good, bad, wild). It tricks your brain into remembering: Nothing is fixed. A lease isn’t forever. Miracles love loopholes.
Final Thought: Your Body is a Cosmic Telegram
Knees, weight, random aches—they’re rarely just physical. They’re your soul’s way of saying: "Hey, we’ve got some processing to do here." The magic starts when you stop fighting the symptom and ask: What’s this here to teach me?
P.S. Hit play on the episode for the full story—including the $1,400 manifestation fluke and why your future partner definitely doesn’t want to bang at your parents’ house.