How to live by the art of thrifting + New moon in Aquarius
Yesterday I went to the Glebe markets with my friend Anna who is also a seasoned thrifter. I'm not big on regular shopping but thrifting is always an adventure. You never know what the universe has in store for you! And there really is nothing better than finding a diamond in the rough.
I always tell people how you thrift is how you approach life. And what I have found to be true on a 'lucky thrift day' definitely applies in life. Below are my thrifting tips and this 'philosophy' can be applied when looking for the perfect outfit to finding love and the right career*.
* No guarantees about the latter 😁
MY TOP 10 Tips for Thrifting (and life 🤷🏻♀️):
FLOW state. The key is to relax into the process and trust that something awesome is out there.
Be PATIENT and don't force it. When you are rushed, stressed or fixated on something you will make bad choices and buy something you'll regret or find nothing at all!
Non-attachment - let go of any expectations. Every time I've gone thrifting with the intention of finding a specific item I've never found it! Only once I've surrendered to the process have I been delightfully surprised by a piece I never knew I needed!
Know thyself. Know what colour palette or styles suit you and what materials you feel best in but ALWAYS remain open minded.
Trust your HEART ❤️ Buy only what you LOVE! If there is more than an ounce of doubt, let someone else love it. Don’t accumulate for the sake of it or FOMO!
Everything is ENERGY. My rule of thumb is 1 new item in and 1 old item out (give to a friend, sell or donate). Clutter is stagnant energy, the less you have the lighter you feel. Remember to cleanse all items of residual energy from the previous owner too!
KNOW YOUR WORTH! Buy ONLY good quality items. This means unique designs (think embroidery, lace and cute details), natural and high quality fabric and well maintained items (unless you have DIY skills).
Don't go it alone. I love solo expeditions but every now and then it's essential to go with a friend (ideally a fellow thrifter). Friends inspire you to try new things that you thought you could never pull off.
Try before you buy! Just because something looks great on a rack doesn’t mean it will on you!
Temperance. Appreciate what you already have and try styling them in different ways before you add more things to your life.
Now for the Cosmic updates!
SUNDAY 10 MARCH 2024 New Moon at 8:00 pm AEDT.
Tonight we have the New Moon at 26 degrees of Aquarius in the nakshatra Purva Bhadrapada. This new moon is with Saturn and may feel more serious and sombre. Aquarian energy loves to focus on what needs to be fixed and changed about humanity but don't let this overwhelm you. It can be depressing when you look at the current state of the world and all its insanity so balance that with some nature time - go for a swim, hike or nap on the grass.
Find the little things about life that you find beautiful and wonderful. Also be aware that this nakshatra's symbol is a man with 2 faces. This can mean someone who is a visionary and can see both the past and future. OR basically someone who is 2 faced and deceptive! There's a lot of fake news and info out there so be mindful of what you're taking in.
Now, its not all gloom and doom here because Aquarius also loves to bring people together! So gather with your friends for inspiration and share your dreams for the future.
