Don't Wait for Saturn's Return to Get Excited About Your Life

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 Forget the astrology; start now: spiritual word from a falcon Saturn Returns-Peregrine Falcon Image-Created by Marilyn Glover with Canva Originally published on Medium , which requires a paid membership to read. Saturn’s return is a celestial event when the planet Saturn returns to the same zodiac sign and degree occupied at the moment of one’s birth. Astrologically, it takes roughly 29 years for Saturn to maneuver through the zodiac, meaning most people will encounter 2–3 Saturn returns: late 20s, 50s, and 80s. Each cycle lasts about 3 years due to Saturn’s slow-moving speed, but its energy hits with a blast of ‘reality.’ Good morning, happy Monday, and welcome to the latest edition of my recurring weekly medley! This is a space where I share soulful reflections to help readers ground their spirit and begin the new week with intentional clarity. Today’s post came about from a spiritual download on Saturday. I was sitting on my balcony in the early afternoon when I noticed a bird...
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Week Two Sneak Peek of My Jungian-Inspired Chapbook; Free Poem Giveaway

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It's May 18, and time is drawing closer to the debut release of my Jungian-inspired chapbook. Shadow's Reprieve is a window to my full-length release, Archetype of the Unlived, due out in December. Inspired by Carl Jung, my poetry draws on abstract ideas that align with personal experiences, prompting the reader to derive personal meaning.


As a deep thinker, my mindset goes beyond the tried-and-true of societal norms and explores endless possibilities.


By removing boundaries, I extract potent visions, realizing man's hidden potential is often much closer to home than most imagine.


As a spiritual, non-religious person, my creativity integrates the little girl in me, one who has refused to be forgotten.


My chapbook, Shadow's Reprieve, honors the archetypes, Persona, Shadow, and Self, and my full-length book, Archetype of the Unlived, continues the journey, incorporating personal occurrences with Jung's theories.

Reprieve Reclaimed

This week's poem, Reprieve Reclaimed is from part two of my chapbook and highlights the shadow. Here is a look at stanza one. 

Punished to pardoned
Internal call
Dialing back
Projections-
For self-protection
Yet
Infection lingers
Not enough fingers
To count
My woes
Add in the toes
Still not enough; it's tough
I grasp these bars
Still in a cell
Absolved of nothing
Feels like hell

 Today, I invite the reader to indulge in the poem's entirety at Gumroad. If alerted when the $1 price pops up, don't worry, a discount code makes Reprieve Reclaimed 100%  FREE.


Here are the Gumroad details for the curious:

                                                                  

A Jungian-Inspired Freestyle Poem by Marilyn Glover

What happens when we stop fleeing our deepest shadows and finally step into our sovereign power?

Reprieve Reclaimed is a raw, evocative freestyle poem tracking the exact psychological turning point of reclamation. Moving past the heavy armor of the persona, this piece explores the profound relief of somatic integration—the sacred moment you reclaim the split-off pieces of your soul from the dark and step into genuine spiritual wholeness.

This clean, three-page digital download is an exclusive companion piece and advanced teaser for my upcoming debut poetry collection, The Shadow's Reprieve.

 https://marilynspark6.gumroad.com/l/dubkzfu/ilybl7b 


🎁 Special Offer: Click here to get an exclusive discount applied automatically at checkout! (Or use code ILYBL7B if buying manually).


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Many thanks to all who stop by!

When I'm not here and working on my book, you can find me on Medium.

 https://medium.com/@gmarilyn009




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