Why Caring for Your Elders Might Just Be the Cosmic Plot Twist You Didn’t See Coming—And Why Grace Is the Secret Sauce
Added on April 30, 2025 inASTROLOGY CARDS
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Ever wonder what happens when the stubborn fire of a Scorpio moon meets the slow, sentimental tide of a Cancer in their golden years? Spoiler: It’s not exactly smooth sailing—especially when arthritis and a printout of medical bills are involved. As we age, astrology doesn’t just offer cute star sign memes; it can actually shine a light on how our elderly loved ones transition through life’s trickier chapters. But here’s the kicker—how do you help your Boomers handle deterioration with anything close to grace when their stars seem to be having a tug-of-war? This isn’t some airy-fairy horoscope fluff. It’s real-life caregiving chaos mixed with cosmic quirks, where patience gets tested and empathy is the real MVP. If you’ve ever driven Grandma to cancer treatments while decoding her Scorpio-level drama, or tried to snap Aunt Cancer out of her daze, you’re in the same starry boat. Let’s unpack the cosmic dynamics that might just help you survive—and maybe even thrive—in this wild ride called caring for the elderly. LEARN MORE
Talk more about astrology as we age. How to help elderly signs transition. I am caring for a few elderly family. Rides to cancer treatments, shopping trips, some paperwork stuff for assistance/medical type stuff.
I have one in particular. Scorpio moon. She makes so much drama about everything. X at the doctors wasn’t the right attitude. So and so NEEDS her help, even though the Scorpio moon has horrible rheumatoid arthritis that impacts her mobility and ability to go over and cook and clean for so and so.
Another. Cancer. She is in la la land for health issues and self care. Getting her to take action has been, almost impossible.
Sorry. But how in the world do i redirect some of this stuff? They are all boomers and kind souls but the functionality going away is NOT being handled with any sort of grace. How do I help them have grace?
– mudlikesubstance
First, I admire you stepping up to help. This is broad question but I’ll try to answer it.
First, cognitive issues are extremely commonplace. It’s not just memory, but frontal lobe issues which affect cognitive function. This is hard to grasp, when you’re younger, especially if you’ve been isolated from older people all your life. In some cases, a person may not be capable of “grace”. Like half their mind is gone!
In these situations, you’re the one who has to come up with the grace. I’m sorry for that, but it has it’s benefits. The work you’re doing will change you.
Also, you don’t know what’s ahead for you, personally. I think caring for people who need it increases the odds there will be someone there to care for you. I point this out, because I know how tiring and draining it is. I’m hoping the bigger pictures eases this for you.
As for the Scorpio moon gal, you mention, it sounds as if she thinks she’s in tact. Let’s say she has Mars in Virgo. She’s going to be critical and want to help. Maybe she is a retired teacher and still thinks she knows best. Or maybe it’s her Mercury and she just likes to hear her voice! Your best bet may be to detach and try to understand, who the person is and where they are at.
As for the Cancer, many older people do not like to learn new things. Cancer in particular is moody; getting them to toe the line when they’re not feeling good, is going to be difficult.
As for helping them find grace, you might try gently reminding them, they’re at a stage in life where people who care, help them out. I can’t find the graphic… but at some point, if you live long enough, most become childlike and beyond that, they need to be cared for as if they were a baby. I don’t know where you’re at with this, but it might also help if you recognize you’re dealing with an 85 year old, rebellious teen!
If you want to use astrology, you might check the Mars to see what motivates them. For example, I have Mars in Libra. If I was old and infirm, and someone wanted me to do something, telling me it’s polite might very well do the trick!
I hope others come in to offer advice as I’m not a pro. Again, I admire and respect what you’re doing, greatly.
Good luck!
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