{"id":20162,"date":"2019-12-01T01:10:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-01T05:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=21872"},"modified":"2019-11-19T14:38:08","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T18:38:08","slug":"book-review-the-little-book-of-self-care-for-libra-by-constance-stellas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2019\/12\/01\/book-review-the-little-book-of-self-care-for-libra-by-constance-stellas\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review \u2013 The Little Book of Self-Care for Libra by Constance Stellas"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Book Review <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>The Little Book of Self-Care for Libra<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Simple Ways to Refresh and Restore – According to the Stars<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>by Constance Stellas<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n

160 Pages<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n

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Bright Blessings, Readers!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I am glad to be reviewing this great guide to why it is important to take care of yourself, and even happier to say, that author Constance Stellas has guides for all twelve signs<\/strong>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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An accomplished astrologer in print, she also teaches, and helps clients in both the United States and Greece. She has written for such illustrious publications as the New York Times and Marie Claire. She\u2019s been a practicing astrologer for over 20 years, and she really knows her stuff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For the Libra book, the front cover illustrates all things many view as Libran. It\u2019s pink, gorgeous, and the images are harmonious. The image of blind justice holding the scales is beneath beautiful blossoms, and next to it, beautiful blue flowers contrast the pinks. Already, I\u2019m drawn in by the gorgeous art.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That\u2019s just for looks, though.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What matters is the truths within the content.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stellas writes, \u201c Self- care is restorative. Self-care is clarifying. Self-care is whatever you need to do to make yourself feel secure in the universe. Now that you know what self-care is, it is also important to see what self-care isn\u2019t. Self-care is not something that you force yourself to do because you think it will be good for you. Some signs are energy in motion, and sitting still goes against their place in the universe. Those signs won\u2019t feel refreshed by lying in a hammock, or sitting down to meditate.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So true!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I have read plenty of publications about self-care, many of which tell everybody to do all the same things, and that it all works for everybody. Generally, these basic lists tell us all eating often unhealthy but good tasting things, sitting around doing nothing, and going expensive places, spending a lot of money is 100% the only way to practice self-care. Stellas refreshingly, knows better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Her book emphasizes that we are all individuals, even within our sign, and what works for one person, might not work for the next person.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is why she spends a short time explaining what Libra is- which most people picking up an astrology book with such a specific focus would already know- a short time discussing self-care, what it is, the reasons for it, and defines what astrology is, what the signs are, the meaning of things like elements, polarities, qualities, symbols, and planetary rulers. Then the rest of the book is her amazing tips. She lists over 100 of them, and writes a bit about each of them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of my favorites one is \u201c Pay someone a compliment.\u201d She writes, \u201cCultivating connections with people, even if it is just for a moment as you pass a co-worker in the hallway or hug a friend goodbye, delights Libra\u2019s outgoing, and sociable nature.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Another I especially like is \u201c Avoid negative conversation overload.\u201d This is one I REALLY have to watch for. I am one of the people who is told \u201cYou are so easy to talk to, and such a great listener.\u201d For one thing, I am interested in other people, and I make very good eye contact in conversations because I am deaf and read lips. So, people, unfortunately, can hold me hostage for bitch sessions I don\u2019t want to be involved in if I don\u2019t leave the conversation. Stellas writes, \u201c Don\u2019t let yourself get burned out by tuning into negative conversations that don\u2019t involve you\u2026Take a break and step away from the conversation, head outside for some fresh air, or redirect your focus toward something less draining and more relevant to you.\u201d Stellas knows just how to word things. I, and many other Librans feel VERY guilty turning somebody away who is upset, but Stellas rightfully reminds us that Libra can\u2019t fix everything, most especially if said upset individual, is, as Stellas says, draining us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is not easy to hear the truth sometimes, but Stellas words things so well, even sensitive Librans will not be upset by the truth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whatever your sign is, nab A Little Book of Self-Care by Constance Stellas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here are links to her page where you can find them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

constancestellas.com\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Blessed Be!<\/p>\r\n

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