We've all experienced times of conflict and personal struggle. Times when the assistance and advice of a friend always seemed to lend comfort and ease the burden. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if that friend was one of the world's most revered astrologers, with over 25 years of experience?
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The following are our 'Dear Eugenia' letters archive:
Dear Eugenia,
I have a problem. I am sixteen years old, and I feel like I am forty. My mother is very sick, and I must take care of her, as well as attend school and achieve honor role. I work part time, but the income just isn't always enough to make ends meet. Lately my marks at school have been slipping... the stress is really getting to me, but I need good marks in order to get a scholarship, so I can get a decent education.
My problem is that my mother is mentally ill. She has the mental capacity of a three year old. I do have older brothers and sisters, but the responsibility of taking care of my mum has been put on my shoulders.
I really need some advice on my situation. A reply would be much appreciated. I was born August 18, 1982 at 7:27 PM.
Thank you,
Moly
Hi Moly
Your situation is not great and you have all the right in the world to feel sorry for yourself. You must put added pressure on your siblings in order to make them help out. It is their duty to do so. I suggest that you do consider talking to your mother's doctor regarding your options of a nursing home. I fear that if you don't get some support from family members that you may find yourself working full time and putting your education on hold and that would be a shame. Please write back and tell me more about your situation. Where is your father and do any of your siblings still live at home. What are their situations regarding age, marriage, position to help.
Eugenia
Dear Eugenia,
Thank you for answering my letter. You asked for more information about my family: my father passed away, when I was a little girl... too little to remember him, and after him, my mother never married again. I have eight older brothers and sisters, and though none of them live at home, they all live in the same city. They have their own problems - I am not blaming them for not helping me out... I just wish that they were a little more compassionate about my situation.
As for school, I haven't told any of my teachers about my present situation... although I am thinking that it might help quite a bit. Maybe there are some programs or something outside of school, so I can get a full time job, to support my family.
Well, I really don't know what to say... I am really starting to feel the stress, and none of my brothers or sisters are willing to help me out. I have tried to reason with them... but they have their own lives, and their own problems. I think part of it has to do with the fact, that none of them get along with my mother, they just don't have the patience. Only two of my siblings are married, the rest are either full time workers, or full time students.
Regarding the nursing home issue, I just don't feel right about it, no matter which way I look at it. I love my mum way too much to let anything happen to her. I suppose it would probably be better in the long run, but I am really hesitant about that. I am making it sound as though I have no support. In truth, a very special friend at school has been helping me out. We are in a Social Justice group together (that's how we met), and he's the only other person that knows about my situation. He sometimes comes over to take care of my mum when I am working, and he always has a shoulder to cry on. I just feel kind of bad, because he is such a good friend to me, and I have nothing to offer him except problems.
Thank you once again,
Moly
Hi Moly
You are offering your friend lots just by being a friend. You should talk to your teachers they may be able to help you out or at least have suggestions as to how you can continue to study and deal with your home situation. You can't give up your education to take care of your mom. She wouldn't want you to. There would still be the issue of how you would take c
Dear Eugenia,
I was wondering if you could shed light on a few factors that are taking place in my life right now. One, what effect will Saturn's move into Gemini have on my upcoming future?
Two, I've recently returned to the States where I'm continuing to teach as a language professor, but I'm not so sure this is the place I should put my roots down, can you tell me anything about this?
Three, He's born, 30 November 1956, 7:30 PM, Long Branch, NJ, and technically we just broke up on Sunday. Can this relation have a follow up, if yes should I pursue it or just step back and let things unfold, if no what can I do to prepare for a more fulfilling encounter in the future?
Thank you in advance for your time and help, I know you are very busy, but a simple word from you would really help me to focus....
S.
Dear S.
Saturn will be situated in an area of your chart that will be terrific for socializing and relationships but it will not be so good regarding chronic health and investments. You will have a tendency to over do it in both aspects and therefore you should start to cut back now. With Jupiter also moving through Gemini this will be where the excess begins and once that takes place the limitations that Saturn can bring won't be far behind. If you made your move in May or June of this year, you probably did the right thing however if it was before that time you may make another move between November and February. Your relationship with your Sagittarius does not appear to be all that great for you. I would let it go and move on especially while you have such good transits regarding socializing and meeting potential partners. You match up well to those born under the signs Aries, Libra and Pisces.
Eugenia
Hello Eugenia
I need some help, maybe some insight into my situation. About a year ago I met someone on line, I will call him "Rob" it started as casual emails leading, to phone calls, after 8 months he came all the way from England to meet me. Rob's visit pretty much confirmed what we both felt before meeting. We love each other, we feel as though we were meant to be together. The obvious problem, the distance. Eventually someone will have to make a move. I plan on visiting him in March. I know he hated FL & would not want to move here. I have always been obsessed w/ England so it's obvious who it will be but the prospect of it scares me to death it is a huge move & my parents (the only family I have) are here. I wonder if I should just end it & move on w/ things here but I love him so much & have never felt this way about anyone before. I was hoping maybe you could shed light on the situation, any help would be greatly appreciated! His birthday is 8/27/1973. and mine is November 30, 1970, at 9:46 PM. Thank You-
Heart in the UK
Dear Heart in the UK
The comparison does indicate that you are not being completely honest with him about the way you feel regarding leaving your home and family. It is important to clear this issue up when you go to visit him. In this day and age with technology and air travel being so fast the planet has become a much smaller place. As you have already discovered it is easy to stay in touch with people who live far away. You owe it to yourself to follow your heart and investigate his homeland as he has yours. I do believe however that without open and honest communication you will face future problems.
Eugenia
