Dr. Jane Goodall: Aries and conservation rockstar

Meeting this jewel in person was an epic wink and nod from the Universe.

I recently began teaching a monthly circle series that weaves the basics of astrology with conscious parenting and self-care/healing tools - and it’s been so fun!

A group of mamas will journey through the year with me testing out the teachings and tools and giving me feedback and stories to incorporate into the book I’m writing on that nexus of “woo” and grounded parenting.

Last week, just after my little Aries turned 9, we got news that her school class was going to fly their Peace Dove for Dr. Jane Goodall. So I rearranged my week to help get her class to the event.

Growing up, she was an icon for me, a pioneer of conservation work and animal rights and bringing a deeper awareness to science. When I was 11, I longed to be the Jane Goodall of lions, and dreamed of studying prides of lions in Africa. It was not well received by my teachers or parents. “Lions… in Africa…?? They’ll eat you! You’ll be all alone!!” So, I let the dream die and focused on my schoolwork instead so I could get into college someday (sigh, Capricorn energy).

Listening to Dr. Jane Goodall talk was a fascinating case study in parenting and astrology… so I listed to her speak from a mother and a teacher’s perspective. What was there to learn from all she had accomplished in her life?