Spinning Your Wheels?: Powerful Journal Prompts to Choose the Right Goals
- Shanae Smith
- Feb 2, 2022
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 5
Have you ever felt stuck, unsure how to move forward, or disconnected from your deeper desires? Have you wondered why you keep giving up on goal after goal, or why you've had the same goal for the last 5 years but never really make progress on it?
Journaling is one of the most powerful tools for self-discovery and transformation, offering a safe space to explore your thoughts, uncover patterns, and set meaningful goals. But how can you know that you're choosing the right goals?
Astrology teaches us that clarity often comes from reflection—looking back to understand where we’ve been and looking ahead with intention. With this in mind, I’ve created a collection of journal prompts designed to help you unearth your inner truth and align with your authentic self.
Priorities, Strategies, and Tone in Astrology
CLARITY prompts are inspired by the astrological houses—each one representing a different area of life. These prompts will help you dive deeper into your experiences and goals, and when you work with me, we use your astrological chart to uncover even more personalized insights.
Want to skip right to it? Click here to download your free set of CLARITY journal prompts and start your journey of self-reflection today!
Astrology provides a rich, co-creative framework for self-reflection. Each house in your natal chart represents a different area of life, highlighting the priorities and goals you hold in those spaces—whether it’s your career, relationships, or personal growth. For instance, if your 4th house—the area of life tied to home, roots, and emotional foundations—has Libra on the cusp, you may prioritize diplomacy/harmony, beauty, and balance in your living environment.
The planets in each house act as your strategies, showing how you naturally address those priorities. For example, Mars in your 7th house might indicate a direct and passionate approach to relationships, while Venus in the same house might bring charm and diplomacy.
And then there’s the tone, which is set by the zodiac sign on the cusp of each house. Think of the signs as the personality or vibe that colors your approach. For instance, a Gemini 6th house brings an intellectual and curious tone to your daily routines, while a Taurus 6th house emphasizes comfort, stability, and grounding.
To Take Aligned Action and Choose the Right Goals, You Must First Align your Intentions
By exploring the interplay of houses, planets, and signs, you can uncover powerful insights into your habits, behaviors, and life’s unique rhythm.
By engaging with these journal prompts, you'll:
Deepen Self-Awareness so you can reflect on your behaviors, desires, and areas for growth to gain a clearer understanding of yourself.
Clarify Your Goals so you can identify what truly matters to you, aiding in setting meaningful and aligned objectives.
Foster Personal Growth so you can uncover patterns and insights that empower you to make informed decisions on your journey toward self-improvement.
Enhance Reflective Practice so you can develop a consistent journaling habit that supports ongoing self-discovery and emotional well-being.
Prepare for Astrological Insights so you can lay the groundwork for deeper exploration during personalized astrology consultations.
Sample Questions to Ignite Clarity and Growth
Here are 5 sample prompts from my CLARITY collection, designed to help you reflect on where you’ve been and plan your goals for the future. You can grab the full set of 50+ journal prompts for free at the link below.
Sample Prompts:
When you reflect on how you act in public and when you meet new people, how does it make you feel? What phrases or thoughts come to mind? - First House
What does the perfect romance look like to you? Especially if you know it will not last forever? - Fifth House
Is there any part of you that needs to "die" and resurrect in a completely new fashion? What would the new part look like? - Eighth House
What are the ways you enjoy being visible in the world, and to what capacity or circumstance do you enjoy the spotlight? - Tenth House
What areas of life do you think you are holding back on the most? - Twelfth House
If you're looking to build confidence and delve deeper into self-exploration, check out our recent post on How to Stop Caring What Others Think and Build Confidence in Yourself. It offers additional resources to support your personal growth journey.
Want Professional Astrology Guidance?
The right goals aren’t just about what sounds good—they’re about what actually aligns with who you are. Astrology can help you set goals that feel natural and fulfilling, instead of forcing yourself into paths that don’t fit.
New to astrology? My Natal Chart Tour gives you a beginner-friendly breakdown of your birth chart, helping you understand your natural strengths, desires, and personal timing for growth.
Ready to set goals that actually work? My 5-Day Mini Course: Setting Aligned Goals That Work for You teaches you how to work with astrology’s cycles to create meaningful progress and lasting change.
Need deeper insight? A one-on-one astrology consultation can help you clarify your personal timing, strengths, and best strategies for success based on your chart.
The best goals aren’t about who you think you should be or doing what you think you should be—they’re about aligning with who you truly are and embodying your aligned and highest self.
Key Takeaways
Astrology as a Framework: Your natal chart reveals priorities, strategies, and tones across different areas of life, offering a deeper understanding of your habits and behaviors.
Self-Reflection is Transformative: Journaling helps uncover patterns, align goals with intentions, and build confidence in your personal journey.
Practical Tools are Available: With these journal prompts, you have a free resource to kick-start self-discovery and align your actions with your unique rhythm.
Support is Within Reach: Astrology consultations provide tailored guidance to deepen your insights and empower your growth.
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