Monday Empowerment & Celestial Reflections

By Willow Tree Therapy

As a new week begins, we invite you to step gently into your Monday - not with pressure, but with presence.

At Willow Tree Therapy, we believe healing isn’t about rushing forward or fixing everything at once. It’s about meeting yourself where you are, offering compassion to the parts that feel tired, and allowing even the smallest step forward to be enough.

This Week’s Empowering Thought

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”

— Martin Luther King Jr.

This Monday, don’t wait for perfect clarity. Take action with trust. The journey begins with a single, courageous step - and that’s more than enough.

Last Week in the Sky: What the Planets Whispered

Whether you consciously follow astrology or simply feel more emotional, tired, or reflective during certain times - the energy around us plays a role in how we show up.

Here’s a gentle breakdown of last week’s celestial movements:

Full Moon in Capricorn (Sunday, July 6th)

This full moon brought structure, grounding, and truth. You may have noticed a need to set stronger boundaries, reflect on your responsibilities, or let go of outdated goals. It asked: What are you building your life upon?

Mars Square Pluto (Tuesday, July 9th)

A deeply charged aspect, this brought themes of control, buried frustration, and power struggles to the surface. Many felt a pull toward transformation - but were reminded that real power comes from grounded assertiveness, not force.

Mercury Enters Leo (Friday, July 12th)

As Mercury shifted into Leo, communication became more expressive, bold, and heart-centered. This is the time to share your story, speak your truth, and reconnect with your creative fire.

Sunday Empowerment Quotes to Anchor You

Here are a few soul-nourishing words from yesterday that are still very much alive today:

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”

— Maya Angelou

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

— Arthur Ashe

“You have to do the thing you think you cannot do.”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

Save them. Share them. Write them down somewhere visible. These quotes aren’t just words - they’re little lifelines, reminders that growth is always available, even when things feel heavy.

From the Heart of Willow Tree Therapy

As we enter this new week together, may you remember:

• You are not behind.

• You are not broken.

• You are becoming.

Whether you’re working through deep emotions, building new habits, or simply learning how to rest - you’re doing enough.

Let the wisdom of the willow remind you: it bends, but never breaks.

Until later this week,

Dan