All Signs

Because of the nature of our humanity, we are very adept at making it hard for the universe to respond to our needs and desires. Instead of following our inspiration, joy, or instinct, we second guess every move and over-analyse every aspect of our lives. We want to complicate the message (prayers or intent) and the answer (or sign) as much as possible. We do this because we are trying to prove to ourselves that the All That Is, our souls, or even God (in other words: magic), exists. We want proof that our prayers are being answered and that the good things that happen to us are not just because of some random coherent moment within the chaos that is our lives, or, Goddess forbid, because we actually did it ourselves. We don’t want to face the fact that magic, and the answering of prayers, is a combined response from the universal, our souls, the cohesion of chaos, and individual intent. And so while we seek outside of ourselves for answers and for some kind of “saviour”, we forget to look inward and own up to the fact that we are the creators of our own reality; we are in fact in cahoots with the fabric of the universe and the vast and timeless existence that is our souls.

So while you throw your tarot cards or take a walk in the woods and talk to the universe or meditate while you are practicing your morning Yoga, remember: the universe responds in every moment. If you can’t see its response, you aren’t paying attention. AND, straight-up and direct communication with the “divine” is always the best way to go.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

It wouldn’t be stretching the truth too much to say that you are the type of person for whom falling in love and/or being in a relationship is a vital component in your ability to realize your potential. Now, I’m not saying this is a bad thing or that you are the only one who falls under this classification. But I would like to point out to you that perhaps it’s time to turn those love-sick eyes inward. It is okay to fall in love with yourself, you know; to acknowledge the beauty and wonder that is you. This does not mean that you are being egotistical. It merely means that instead of measuring your value by how you look in the eyes of your beloved, you are measuring it by how you feel within your own heart, soul, and mind. This takes courage, but I know you can do it.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

The frustration you feel these days (about almost everything) stems from the fact that you want things to happen faster than they are. You see the end result in your head and you just don’t get why everyone else can’t get up to speed. That’s great and all, but remember: whatever project you are working on—whether it has to do with work or relationship or moving into a new home—you are the one who dreamed it up in the first place. You can’t accomplish this goal without those who are helping you realize it and they can’t see the end result like you can. Don’t worry, it will all come together as it should, you just need to practice a little patience. Let things unfold in their natural order. Forcing the issue will only mean a pre-mature birth.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Things are coming together for you, Gemini. Like adding logs to a fire, each action you take these days is fueled by the previous action and creates a build-up of energy that will soon have a life of its own. So be careful with the steps you take. Make sure that you know what you want and where you are going. Take the time to look inward every once in a while and reassess both your intentions and your actions. If you don’t, you will find that the synergy that you are creating will start blazing out of control and life will move in a direction that you did not intend.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Remember the old adage, “slow and steady wins the race”? Well, I would suggest you meditate on this lesson in the coming weeks. You have a lot to learn, both on the inner planes of your subconscious and within your conscious perception of reality, from the universe, the world, and your soul. Taking on too many projects and obligations and trying to accomplish too much will only leave you exhausted and frustrated. Honour your body and your being; give yourself time to rest, reflect and rejuvenate. Or better yet, pick one project and stick to it. You will accomplish so much more by focussing on one thing than by trying to take on the world. You don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

For too long you have accepted the cultural conditionings that have been imprinted upon your psyche since birth. You have followed blindly, accepting the rhetoric that you should be this way, do that with your life, and so on. Now, you are starting to question whether or not you really fit into those parameters and at times this can make you feel as though your whole world is falling apart and like you don’t know who you are anymore. Get out of your head, Leo. Bring your attention to your gut—your solar plexus—and learn to trust what you know. Inner questioning is a sign of growth.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Well, wouldn’t you know it? The best way for you to achieve success, or to tap into the fortune pool you’ve had your eye on, is to compromise. Yup, you heard me. Now, the fortune I speak of will not come in the form of gold coins, a wad of cash, or becoming famous—though I don’t want to completely rule these kinds of things out. Who knows, maybe you’re the next Donald Trump? It will, however, be something along the lines of feeling more fulfilled, accomplishing a goal you thought was unachievable, or just being more financially stable. But this can only happen if you acknowledge those who are working with you—who have helped you along the way, and if you loosen the control you have over every aspect of your life. Working with others you can accomplish so much more than you can on your own. Don’t let your pride, or your obsessive compulsiveness, get in the way.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You’ve hit upon some new inspiration over the last while. It’s like you’ve had an epiphany and suddenly a whole lot of things make sense. You feel as though a weight has been lifted from your shoulders and you know which direction to go in. Don’t let this rush of energy deplete itself because you are too afraid to act. Seize the day and set your plans in motion. By doing so, magical happenings will begin to occur. These magical happenings will take the form of seemingly synchronistic events and you will find yourself thinking, “now, wasn’t that easy?”

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

If you find that you are even more reserved, secretive, or just protective of yourself these days, don’t try to fight it. The inner you is going through a re-vamp. The veils that you have created to shield your awareness from the teachings of your soul are being pulled back and this makes you more vulnerable than usual. So be careful; don’t engage in confrontational situations and do your best to keep your mouth shut even when you know that you are in the face of stupidity. It’s not worth your time and energy. What matters now is that you get to know yourself, yet again. You are better at this transformation stuff than you think. I mean, come on, get real, how many times have you been through this before?

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Feeling like you don’t fit in or like no-one accepts you for who you are is horrible. And you, dear Sagittarius, know this feeling all too well. Because of this you tend to isolate yourself. You are defensive, argumentative, and easily hurt. But right now you have an opportunity to shift and even transform this reality. You have formed many opinions over the years that are actually reactions to feeling like the outsider. I suggest you take a look at these opinions, really reflect on them, in order to determine whether or not they are helping you or hindering you. Because for the most part they are only serving to keep you separate, isolated, and feeling alone. Time to stop being so stubborn and open your heart and mind to new ways of looking at the world.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Oh Capricorn. I’m afraid you don’t actually have any control over your life right now. I don’t mean the everyday necessities of going to work and paying your rent and putting gas in your car. I mean in terms of the spiritual quest you’ve been on for quite some time now. You want to find answers, you want to be more connected to your soul and to the universe, but the only way this is going to happen is if you let go of any pre-conceived notions of how this looks or how it should happen. Let this be your mantra for the next while: Letting go, I allow myself, to feel what I feel, to feel and be real, to feel and heal. Through this act of letting go, many other aspects of your life will be freed up to bring you the success you crave, and desperately need, in order to build your confidence and help you know that you really are on the right path.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

What do you want from life? Have you ever seriously asked yourself that question? I think if you take the time to reflect, you will discover that not only have you not asked the question, but you have never even thought to ask it. Instead, you have done what is most logical, practical, and socially acceptable. And, you’ve been good at what you’ve done. But you have also missed more than a few opportunities to do what you are here to do simply because you are afraid to embark on the journey. And maybe you’re just a tad afraid of your own magnificence as well. As the Steppenwolf song goes, “it’s never too late to start all over again”. Listen to your heart. What does it desire more than anything? If you can answer this question, you’re half-way there.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

On the outside, or the external part of your life, it feels like as if there is nothing going on. You feel stuck, like you’re paddling up river and not getting anywhere. However, on the inside, transformation is taking place. You are shedding your old skin and birthing anew. I know, I know, it seems like this process has been going on forever. But trust me, six months from now you will not recognize yourself, nor will you believe what you’ve been able to achieve. My advice is to keep paddling and doing what you can. Make sure to pay attention to your emotions and your body. Remember, you are one of the most sensitive and empathic/psychic signs in the Zodiac meaning that Pisces, of all people, need to remember to trust their guts and take time and space when needed.