All Signs

In order to build a strong foundation, one must first be familiar with the structure one intends to build and be able to navigate and execute the blueprints. When the structure is the Self, that knowing doesn’t come from outside research or a reliance on the opinion or expertise of others, it comes from delving inwards. The evolution of the self over a lifetime is a constant renovation project, one that proves that just when we think we have completed a room (also known as facing the skeletons in the closet or learning a life lesson) we discover that we have forgotten to put the hinges on the door. Don’t be afraid of silence, for it is in this silence that we discover inner truth. In turn, this inner truth helps us to move past blockages, fears, and misunderstanding and truly own the gloriousness that is uniquely our own. In other words: if you want to change your life, in whatever way, recognize that you must work on the reconstruction of yourself from the ground up.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

I hate to tell you this, but right now your life does not come with a plan or template. Don’t worry, those long-term goals you have are still valid and there is no reason to question whether or not you are on the right path. It’s the short-term that’s the issue. You’re going to have to learn to go with the flow and trust that every action in every moment is leading you in the right direction. Sometimes the unplanned spontaneity of life can yield the most magic and thus the most return on the investment in the self.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

The universe is on your side, though for the next while it might not feel like it. This is because the universe and your Self—or soul—is co-conspiring to bust you free from suppression. What does this mean? Well, there are many ways in which we do not allow the full expression of who we are to shine out into the world. We censor so much of ourselves that we often forget dreams, desires, and knowing that we once carried within our bodies. Over the next while you will be faced with unexpected change/movement and every time you feel uncomfortable, ask yourself why. I bet you will discover that your discomfort actually stems from suppressed longing, and if you were to own that longing, doors of opportunity would be able to open.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

The healing you are looking for, the sense of peace and home and contentment, will be achieved through setting your goals high. Reach for the impossible and what you want more than anything else. What if you are let down? you ask. What if the world doesn’t accept you, or worse, what if you simply aren’t strong enough to follow through and achieve your goals? Well, let me ask you this: aren’t you letting yourself down even more if you don’t try? Every dream is worth the effort, and yours are no exception. Jump out of your safety zone and take a chance. You will find that doing so will provide more satisfying, and healing, results than sitting on the sidelines.

Cancer – June 21 to July 22

You want all aspects of your life to sing in harmony. You want those lofty creative aspirations to yield success (and even fortune), and you want it now. The problem is this: you are the only one standing in your way. I know, you don’t want to hear it and it might even take a while for you to acknowledge the truth in this assessment of things, but eventually you will realize that much of your behaviour has been self-sabotaging. You can’t just assume that because your goals are worthy, glorious, or even a stroke of genius, that they will automatically happen. You’ve got to be willing to work hard too.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Your failure to act on what you know with your gut is causing you to overthink things and feel as though there is no solution in sight. You think you don’t know which way to turn and you feel lost. But, come on, Leo. You do know. Take a minute and clear your mind, pay attention to your solar plexus: what do you KNOW? The right course of action will open up and become clear to you when you stop pretending that you don’t know what is best for whatever situation you find yourself in. At this time you are simply not willing to face the answer out of sheer laziness and fear of action.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Getting caught up in petty debates over right and wrong means you are missing the big picture. Does it really matter what others think? Or is the push you feel from the inside about something more? What is it that you are trying to achieve? If you feel as though you have lost your way and no one is listening to you, it’s because you have set aside the big picture in favour of politics and proving your point. Disengage from these discussions. Take the time to reassess what truly matters to you, make a plan from a centred place where the distractions of the outer world have no influence. Trust me, right now your head is getting in the way.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You keep looking for fulfilment by looking to the past. You long for the glory days, but these days are only made glorious by what you have chosen to remember. And by doing so, you are missing out on the opportunities of the now. Possibilities abound, but they will not be able to show themselves to you if you are constantly looking over your shoulder and freezing time by holding on to a false sense of nostalgia. Look to the future, open your heart and set new intent. Be brave, Libra. The payoff will not only be a sense of fulfilment, but also harmony and peace. Recognize the change that has taken place within you and allow it to fully express itself.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

When innocence is crushed, denied or violated we all have an instinctive response to want to protect it. Yet we all have a tendency to equate innocence with naïveté, when in actuality innocence is that uncensored exploration of the world. The anger that burns within you these days is in response to both the squashing of innocence you witness in the world around you and your own suppression of innocence within yourself. Let that anger move, let it flush through your system and express itself (anger can be expressed in a constructive manner, remember). Your fight for the innocence in all of us is a noble one, so don’t let others trick you into thinking you are somehow misguided.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

The reason you feel like you’re not getting anywhere is because you aren’t allowing yourself to express yourself in your full creative capacity. So what if others don’t agree or if their creative talents are different than yours, you have to own your talents and your voice. Don’t conform, have fun; your instincts are your best guide. Think outside the box in every situation you find yourself in and don’t be afraid to act. Things will begin to move and the sense of being blocked will clear once you give yourself permission to play.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

“Celebrate good times, come on!” Oh yeah, you can feel it. You want to dance and sing with abandonment. You want to shout from rooftops and declare . . . what? It doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you allow yourself to enjoy this feeling and take ownership of all that is making you happy. The problem is, you are susceptible to others’ opinions and you want to please those who matter to you. However, by doing so you are causing the joy that you want to express to stagnate and turn into acidic bile. Don’t worry, if you’re happy, those who you love will be happy too, no matter what they think they believe. At this time, you are learning that the only one who knows what’s best for you, is you.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

We both know that the only time you trust the universe is when you are either feeling secure financially or you are succumbing to reckless abandon. And even then you like to maintain some sort of control, or at least believe that you are. Well, trust in the universe doesn’t work that way. At this time you are learning to trust even when you don’t have control and in situations where you do not feel secure and/or you are not acting from self-destructive behaviour modes. Use your skills of emotional distancing to uninvest yourself of any outcome, in all aspects of your life. Trust that what is best for you—and what you want more than anything—is on the universe’s agenda.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

With patience, comes balance. Don’t rush the inevitable, you are still gestating the gloriousness that is you; birth will happen at exactly the right time. If the outcome you see with your psychic eyes was to happen now, you wouldn’t be ready; only parts of who you are would be expressed and you would find yourself feeling cheated, stressed, and distraught. Keep plugging away, stay open to the lessons you must learn, and above all nurture the embryo of yourself within. Long walks, solitude, creative endeavours, and family time are all very important right now.