What if I told you that we often scare ourselves more than reality ever could? That’s the essence of a thought-provoking quote from Seneca the Younger, who, in his timeless wisdom, reminds us that we tend to suffer more in our minds than in our actual lives. Picture it—most of us are busy fretting about a looming crisis, while the monster under our bed turns out to be a mere hologram! I mean, how many of us have caught ourselves dreading that Pluto transit twelve years from now? It’s a classic case of “future fear”! This article dives deep into that quirky notion of “hologram fear” and how it links to our astrological experiences—particularly for those navigating the mysterious waters of Saturn in Pisces. So, how strong is your weakness? And more importantly, how can we tackle this tendency to exaggerate or even anticipate sorrow? Let’s unravel it all together! LEARN MORE.
“There are more things, Lucilius, likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more often in imagination than in reality. What I advise you to do is, not to be unhappy before the crisis comes. Accordingly, some things torment us more than they ought; some torment us before they ought; and some torment us when they ought not to torment us at all. We are in the habit of exaggerating, or imagining, or anticipating, sorrow. We shall consider later whether these evils derive their power from their own strength, or from our own weakness.”
Seneca the Younger, circa 65 AD
I call it “hologram fear” but, “groundless fear” is more apt. I came across this quote and thought of the many conversations I’ve had with Saturn in Pisces, but also with people with Saturn in or transiting their 12th house.
I also talk about not suffering in advance, which is a common practice for many. Oh no! I have a Pluto transit in 11 years!
What strikes me about this, most, and what is new to me, is the last bit.
“We are in the habit of exaggerating, or imagining, or anticipating, sorrow. We shall consider later whether these evils derive their power from their own strength, or from our own weakness.”
How Piscean is that? Can you see two fish? This threw me for a happy loop!
How strong is my weakness? How strong is yours?