Well, howdy there! Let’s talk about this here “astrology bear” thing. I ain’t no scholar, mind you, just an old woman who’s seen a thing or two. But I reckon I can spin a yarn about it.
First off, what in tarnation is an astrology bear? Sounds like somethin’ you’d see at a circus, a bear readin’ your fortune! But from what I gather, it ain’t about actual bears, more like… bear spirit, or somethin’.
What’s Your Bear Sign?
Now, they say some folks born between August 22nd and September 21st are “Bears.” That’s what the smarty-pants city folk call it. These Bear people, they’re apparently planners, real strict-like. Always thinkin’ hard on things, takin’ their sweet time. Kinda like my old mule, Jedediah, stubborn but he gets the job done. People go to them ’cause they’re patient, understandin’. Sounds alright, I guess.
- August 22 – September 21: The Bear – Planners, strict, deep thinkers.
- January 20 – February 18: The Otter (some folks call it a bear too, go figure!)– Don’t know much about this one, seems they mixed up their animals.
Makes you wonder, though, who comes up with this stuff? Bears and otters and such. Back in my day, you just looked at the sky, felt the wind, and knew what was comin’. Didn’t need no fancy bear signs.
More Than Just Bears, I Reckon
But it ain’t just about these Bear folks born in August and September. Seems like there’s other bear connections too. Like them Hindus, they got this Big Dipper thing, looks like a big ol’ bear in the sky. They call it Saptarshi, and each star is some wise old fella. Seven of ‘em, just like them seven sisters stars. Makes you think, maybe bears are more important than we give ‘em credit for.
And then there’s them… Care Bears? Heard my grandbaby talkin’ about ‘em. Hopeful Heart Bear, she says. Ambitious and wise, and carin’ too. Sounds like a good sort, even if it is just a fluffy toy. They even got this one Care Bear for that Capricorn star sign, whatever that is. Seems like bears are everywhere you look, real or not!
Bear Spirit and All That Jazz
Now, some folks say the bear is a “spirit animal.” Means it’s supposed to represent things like lookin’ inside yourself, you know, thinkin’ hard about things. And intuition, that’s like your gut feeling. Kinda makes sense. Bears are strong, quiet creatures. They don’t go around blabberin’ nonsense. They observe, they think, then they act. Maybe we could all learn a thing or two from ‘em.
No Such Thing as Bad Luck?
I heard tell of some fella, an Aries they called him, who didn’t believe in bad luck. Said it was all about believing in yourself, gettin’ rid of doubt. Reminds me of my pappy. He always said, “Hard work and a good heart, that’s all you need.” Maybe this Aries fella was onto somethin’.
So, What’s It All Mean?
So, this astrology bear thing… it’s a whole bunch of stuff, ain’t it? It’s about birthdays, and stars, and spirit animals, and even fluffy toys. Maybe it’s just a way for folks to feel connected to somethin’ bigger than themselves. Or maybe it’s just a bunch of hooey. I ain’t here to judge.
But I’ll tell you this: there’s somethin’ to be said for lookin’ at the world with a little bit of wonder. Whether you believe in bear signs or not, takin’ a moment to appreciate the strength of a bear, the wisdom of the stars, or even the kindness of a Care Bear… well, that ain’t such a bad thing. And that’s the truth, as sure as the sun rises in the east.
Final word: Don’t get too caught up in all this astrology stuff. Just live your life, be kind, and work hard. That’s the best way to be, bear sign or no bear sign.
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