When I was in my 40s, I went through some pretty significant upheavals that coincided with perimenopause. Then in my 50s, there was another kind of growth spurt as I started to be able to tap in to my menopausal wisdom. Now, more than a decade in, I’ve had yet another upgrade.

So it was interesting to learn that these three intense midlife transitions coincide with three significant astrological events: the Uranus opposition (around age 42), Chiron return (around age 51) and second Saturn return (around age 59).

Astrology can offer preparation and guidance as a person moves through perimenopause and beyond menopause, astrologer Inese Soncika says.  Each can be painful but offers healing, clarity and the courage to help us expand into our new roles as wise elders.

In this podcast, Inese shares how each of these "big three," as well as the bonus gifts of the Jupiter return (around age 48) and the third nodal return (around 56), can serve as building blocks for aging unapologetically.

Her own awakening and healing path has been a powerful life classroom from which Inese's work springs. With her background in evolutionary astrology, practical psychotherapy, trauma and energy healing, and coaching, she offers guidance and deep healing, holding space for transformation and helping others  reclaim their true power and gifts.

At the core of Inese's mission and soul work is an opportunity for expansion, deep understanding of your soul purpose, and remembrance of your true potential and personal power.

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