Is your glass half full or half empty? This of course is an old saying which makes many of us think.
When I consider the saying, as it is meant I am sure, it is about having a positive or negative outlook on life.
I for one tend to be an optimist even in the worst of times, as life continually changes and people can get through more than they ever imagine they can; and they do.
Negativity merely sends you on a downwards spiral so it is harder to climb back up the ladder, but it is possible always.
When life hits you hard, the only way forward is baby steps, look for what is positive, always look to forward motion, and just keep going; yes the retrograde planets will drag you back when they are triggered by transits e.g. but that is merely to address old issues, experience them and grieve for them, then it is time to move on.
It is always worth considering astrological influences as they no doubt have an impact on our lives. Without checking, there has been the Solar eclipse, seen in parts of the U.S.A. but just because it was not visual in other parts of the world, does not mean that its impact is not felt. It will have touched every natal chart in some way or other.
I am blaming my missing astrology reading ( which is still on route from Melbourne to Alabama ) on Mercury being retrograde at present. ) I am confident it will arrive eventually. Such circumstances merely fuel my interest further in this subject. I told you I was an optimist and I am. Lol.
All bad times pass eventually, some parts never go away, such as bereavement but the sun does shine again. The sun has shone for me from my wonderful neighbours and friends in Gartocharn and I can't thank them enough. You couldn't find a better place to live or a more warm community. God bless them all.