All Signs

Take a moment and think about what matters to you. What moral convictions rise in your chest and threaten to burst when you see injustice? What do you pay attention to, what do you care about, whether in your home, community, or in the world? For each of us, what matters is as different and varied as the many types of organisms on the planet, yet there are undercurrents of similarity – think environment, homelessness, the welfare of children, how big your house is, what car you drive, who you love, etc. Well, at this moment in time, being too overt in social environments about what matters to you could create conflict. That’s great if conflict is what you want. But if you find yourself feeling vulnerable, or like those beliefs are going through changes or bouts of discovery, you may want to go inward. Protect yourself by creating inner silence and reflection. Now is not the time for battle, now is the time strengthen your inner resources.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

In the same way that a dandelion breaks through the pavement, you are breaking through all areas of oppression in your life. This oppression may not be obvious to you, but if you pay attention to all the ways in which you are not allowed to be yourself, you will understand. You have the right to shine. You are beautiful. Stop being so self-effacing, and claim your right to be assertive. You don’t have to hold so much anger within your body if you are true to yourself in the moment.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

The time has come, Taurus. The universe plans to shake up your reality. And I don’t just mean that you should get ready for your daily life and routine to change completely. I also mean that all your core beliefs are going to be shocked into transformation. You will question everything you think you are over the next couple of weeks. My advice is to roll with the punches, surrender, and own the fact that you are learning. If you don’t, you’ll just feel miserable.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Over the next while you are going to have to remember that in order for something new to grow, something old must die. Think of it this way: if you have been wrestling with some major aspect of your life, be it career, relationship, or your core beliefs, you have probably come up against a wall where nothing makes sense anymore and you don’t know which way to turn. However, even though it doesn’t look like it right now, you are on the verge of a breakthrough. The answers will come to you, a pathway will become clear. All you have to do is take ownership of all the things you won’t let go of, that no longer serve you, and consciously let them fall away.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

The more you let that sun shine from your belly, the more complete you are going to feel. Sing, dance, laugh, be creative; it doesn’t matter. All that matters is that in every moment you follow your gut, and I mean this literally. If something doesn’t sit right with you, acknowledge it and act. Get out of that room full of people or take that chance opportunity. You really have nothing to lose because if you continue to sit on the sidelines and allow yourself to be compromised, you will only subject yourself to more pain and disappointment.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Believe it or not, being playful and experiencing joy can go hand in hand with doing the right thing. You are much more perceptive than you let others think. Underneath your persona of socialite or “player,” you are just a big teddy bear with a lot of compassion and understanding. And even though you sometimes get yourself into sticky situations because you were just having fun and you thought nobody would get hurt, you do want to do the right thing. So here’s the deal, Leo. If you want to deepen your relationships while staying non-committal, you need to stay pro-active and do what’s right in the moment; own responsibility of your life and your effect on others.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

I know you want to keep things in order: preserve every last memory, keep your life organized and sane, and make sure that everyone is taken care of. But sometimes you just have to let go. Sometimes, in order to discover the magic that is waiting just around the corner, you have to do something you wouldn’t normally do. I can hear you laughing. “I don’t believe in magic,” you say. Well then, how come so many others experience magic, whether it can be proven as such or not, and you don’t? Perhaps magic is an experience you have not allowed yourself to open up to, and all you have to do is be willing to let it happen. Hmmm?

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Oh, Libra. You’re going to think yourself to death. You know, there is a difference between contemplating the universe and projecting overcomplicated interpretations that only serve to add confusion. Now would be a good time to practice meditation, clear your thoughts, and focus on the simple things in life. You know, “wax on, wax off.” I guarantee that by doing so, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary stress.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Yes, it’s true. You will only attain what you want to achieve through cooperation with others. I know this frustrates you, that you have tried before and things have fallen apart, relationships have been lost and all the other crap. But don’t give up hope. You’ve got keen powers of discernment and you are a great judge of character, just not always. Where you lag in this department is in those situations is where hope springs eternal but the little voice in your head is shouting warnings. You tend to ignore this voice and then regret it later. The right person/people will come along, all you have to do is trust.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Your life is beginning to flow harmoniously because you have learned that it does not serve you to hoard what you love to your chest. It doesn’t do you any good to push others away, or hold on to them too tight. These actions only create stress because every little thing needs to be monitored; in order to be “happy” you have to maintain control. You know the Sting song that goes, “if you love someone, set them free”? Well, it looks like you are finally starting to really understand what these lyrics mean. And watch, more good things will happen and more good people will come into your life because you do.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Sometimes the best decisions are made when you have no idea what to do and you are just living by the seat of your pants. Sometimes these decisions are made by your subconscious and they are part of the big picture that is your life, you just aren’t aware of it yet. So go ahead, it’s okay. Do what you feel in the moment and soak up the joy and fun that come along with doing so. New experiences are on the horizon and that’s always good. Isn’t it?

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Are your actions in life the result of doing what you think others want you to do? Or perhaps you are conforming because you are afraid of being alone. Either way, you don’t really even know who you are anymore because you’ve been a walking facade for so long. At least that’s how it feels. A long time ago you decided that the only way you could get what you want is by playing the game, and consequently you became really good at it. Now you’re going to have to learn how to be true to yourself, and you won’t really have much choice as the real you will sneak out and be discernible by others at every lapse in your carefully constructed self-control. Admit it, you’re tired of playing the game anyway.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

It’s okay that you don’t know what you are doing these days because, really, it’s all about the experiences along the way. So what it if the project you are working on is not the end all and be all of your career, you’ve got to start somewhere, right? So for now, why don’t you just enjoy the ride, do the best you can, and trust that the universe is taking care of you? You have no idea of the kinds of opportunities that will open up for you down the road, but if you keep second guessing yourself you will miss many of these opportunities because you are too caught up in whether or not you are doing it “right”.