How Astrology Reveals Purpose, Timing & Reinvention with Tara Redfield
If you’ve ever wondered why midlife feels like a rollercoaster of clarity, chaos, and cosmic curveballs, this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show is going to blow your mind. I sat down with certified modern astrologer Tara Redfield to explore how astrology can help us understand our purpose, navigate transitions, and reinvent ourselves with more confidence and ease.
Tara doesn’t talk about astrology as fortune-telling. She talks about it as a powerful self-awareness tool — one that helps you see your natural strengths, your soul lessons, and the cosmic timing guiding your life right now.
And yes… she even did a live reading of my natal chart during the show, and WOW. Spot. On.
Before we dive in, here’s what you’ll take away from this transformative conversation.
💫 What You’ll Learn:
- How your natal chart reveals your personality, purpose, strengths, and soul lessons
- The three major midlife astrology transits that shake everything up in your 40s and early 50s
- How to use planetary transits to time major decisions (career, relationships, travel, or creative projects)
- A simple new moon / full moon ritual to manifest and release with more intention
- Why astrology offers validation, direction, and clarity during major reinvention seasons
Astrology Isn’t Woo—It’s a Blueprint
Tara reminds us that your natal chart is more than a zodiac sign. It’s a snapshot of the sky the moment you were born, revealing layers of personality, talent, purpose, challenges, and opportunities.
Most people only know their sun sign. But Tara walked us through how much deeper astrology goes:
- Your rising sign shapes your identity and how the world sees you
- Your moon sign reveals your emotional patterns
- Your houses explain the areas of life you’re meant to focus on
- Your planetary placements show you where you’re intuitive, creative, logical, sensitive, driven, or challenged
As Tara says, “Your natal chart is like your soul’s map for this lifetime.”
And once you understand that map… everything starts making sense.
Midlife Astrology: Why Your 40s Feel Like a Cosmic Tornado
One of the most powerful parts of this episode is Tara’s explanation of the three major midlife transits:
1. Pluto Square Pluto (Around age 40–41)
The “emotional earthquake” that forces you to release what no longer serves you.
2. Neptune Square Neptune (Early 40s)
The foggy, confusing phase where you question everything — career, relationships, identity, purpose.
3. Uranus Opposition (Around 44–46)
The “I’m done playing small” awakening. Restlessness. Freedom. Reinvention. Radical change.
Sound familiar?
Yep — midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a cosmic catalyst.
Using Astrology to Make Decisions With Ease
One of the biggest aha moments: you can use planetary transits to determine your best timing for big life decisions.
Astrology can help you understand:
- When to launch a project
- When to change careers
- When you’re likely to meet someone
- When challenges may arise
- When opportunities are strongest
- When to travel, relocate, or take risks
Tara calls it “learning to catch the wave.”
When you work with the energy instead of against it, things feel smoother, easier, and more aligned.
A Live Reading of My Natal Chart (And Holy Jupiter, Was It Accurate)
Tara confirmed so many pieces of my personality and purpose through my chart:
- I’m a Sagittarius Sun with a Gemini Rising — meaning storytelling, communication, and curiosity are literally my destiny.
- My chart reveals a lifetime theme of service and creativity — no surprise there.
- She pointed out why freedom, travel, and exploration have always shaped my life (hello, RV journey!).
- And she explained why my book and podcast found momentum right now, thanks to powerful career transits.
We even talked about future timing for projects, travel, relationships, and creative ideas.
It was empowering, validating, and wildly accurate.
New Moon & Full Moon Practices Everyone Can Use
Tara shared the simplest, most practical way to work with the moon every month:
🌑 New Moon — Set Intentions
Plant your seeds.
Declare what you want.
Write down the goals or feelings you’re calling in.
🌕 Full Moon — Release
Let go of what’s heavy.
End old cycles.
Clear emotional or physical clutter.
This monthly rhythm creates natural momentum for reinvention — and it’s accessible to everyone.
Astrology as a Tool for Healing, Clarity & Reinvention
Tara says it best:
“Your challenges aren’t punishments — they’re invitations to step into a stronger version of yourself.”
When you understand your chart, you start to understand yourself.
When you understand yourself, you make better decisions.
And when you make better decisions, your whole life begins to shift.
Midlife isn’t the end of something.
It’s the beginning of who you were always meant to be.
Work With Tara Redfield
If you want deeper clarity, Tara offers:
- Natal Chart Readings
- Six-Month Forecast Readings
- Clarity Sessions
- A Four-Week Program for deeper exploration and integration
You can book directly at AnotherDayGreener.com
And follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @anotherdaygreener
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