What changes do you notice in your approach to personal growth when external factors encourage you to expand your horizons, compared to your usual strategies for self-improvement?

As Pholus meanders through Sagittarius, forming a square to your natal Chiron in Aries, it's as though the universe decided to spice up your personal growth journey with a bit of celestial hot sauce. This astrological hot pocket might have you feeling like you're navigating an obstacle course in the dark-exciting, but you're bound to bump into a thing or two.

Let's chat about personal growth, shall we? Normally, you're the type who might prefer a DIY approach to self-improvement. With Aries' fiery influence, you're a lone ranger, quick to ignite and address your issues with the zest of a warrior conquering a personal battlefield. You're all about action, often preferring to charge ahead solo rather than wait for the cavalry to arrive.

However, with Pholus stirring the Sagittarian pot, external factors are acting like your quirky friends who insist on dragging you to a salsa class. It's awkward, it's unfamiliar, but suddenly you find yourself expanding your horizons in ways you wouldn't have dreamed of while running on your usual treadmill of self-improvement. You might notice that these external nudges are causing you to adopt a more philosophical outlook on your challenges. You're not just swinging your sword at the windmills of personal development; you're also considering why they're there in the first place.

This transit is teaching you that sometimes, growth isn't just about the individual sprint but also about the relay race with the universe as your unpredictable teammate. You may find yourself surprisingly open to the wisdom of experiences and people that, in another life, you might have breezed past. So as you lace up your metaphysical running shoes, remember that it's okay to let the cosmic coach throw you a few curveballs. It's all part of the game of growth-just don't forget to stretch first, because nobody likes a spiritual muscle cramp.

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