All Signs

Do you subscribe to the theories of Radical Honesty? My guess is that even though you may ideologically think that Radical Honesty could be the best way to communicate, you probably don’t practice it in everyday life. We all operate within the parameters of social etiquette, as these parameters make our lives a little easier especially when dealing with difficult situations where we do not want to “hurt” others. Well, what if we changed the definition of Radical Honesty so that it no longer means running around and telling everyone every little detail that comes to mind and shocking others with our point of view. Instead, what if Radical Honesty meant that we own up to our own truth; we say what is truly in our hearts and act on the intensity of feeling/emotion in our guts? What if Radical Honesty meant the giving of unconditional love? This is a double whammy because it means that we have to be honest not only with those whom we care about, but also with ourselves. To unconditionally love someone means to give the good with the bad. It means facing difficulty with a brave heart and saying what needs to be said, even if it hurts.

Over the next few weeks, I challenge you to act upon this definition of Radical Honesty. I guarantee that though you may have to face your own fears and that you may have to talk about things you’ve been avoiding the end result will be powerful. Your relationships will deepen and you will come to understand more about who you are.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

It would be great, in your mind, if the most logical course of action meant a straight forward, step-by-step template that eventually brought you to your goal. Instead, you’re going to have to adjust to the fact that your future is filled with the meandering logic of the creative process. This means that if you do make plans, they will be broken and you’re going to have to adapt. This also means that if you try to solve problems using the tried-and-true tactics you’ve used in the past, the results will be off target, or at the very least, unexpected. So instead of being a stick-in-the-mud and sulking in the corner because what you had planned isn’t working out, try exercising your creativity (your mind) to find solutions that engage fun, are innovative, and that stretch the limits of what you now think to be possible.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

How are you deluding yourself? What is it that you don’t want to see? You’re feeling just a little too comfortable in the routine of life these days even though you are aware that things need to change. At the same time you feel like there is no magic in the world, like your senses are dulled by the humdrum of daily routine. How to solve this problem? The minute you own and face whatever uncomfortable or painful issue you have been avoiding, you will begin to experience a new phase of synchronicity in your life where what you thought was impossible will suddenly become possible.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Your head and heart are clouded by pain these days, my dear Gemini. You feel let down and disappointed; someone or something has hurt you and because of this you are walking around in a feeling sorry for yourself. You’re going to have to get used to the fact that change is a natural part of life. You can’t hold on to something that simply doesn’t work anymore. Besides, by holding on you are only limiting your possibilities. You see, the universe has plans for you. A new phase of your life is ready and waiting for you to engage, it’s just that at this time there is no way for you to know all the wondrous opportunities that wait on the horizon. Kick and scream all you want, there is no going back now.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

A great opportunity is before you. No seriously, it is. All you have to do is own the sunshine in your belly. You know, the one that people have been telling you about all your life? The one you don’t believe in? Too often, we humans think that when we feel that burst of power that at times busts through our sense of self-loathing it is because of a relationship (falling in love) or because that relationship has the potential to create life (procreation). Do not for one minute buy into this story. It is you that is trying to birth. It is you that is busting free and you that has the potential to seize life by the horns and do what matters most to you. Let your playfulness guide you. Learn to believe in yourself again.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

If you want someone to share your ideology of love and walk through life operating in that ideology with you, you are going to have to learn to live it yourself. To move through your day-to-day living with a go-with-the-flow attitude that carries with it a self-awareness that assesses and acts according to the integrity of the gut is what most gurus call “living in the moment”. But I suspect that until now you have thought that this philosophy meant doing what you want with no responsibility or consequence. However, your heart also longs for close companionship and you want more meaning in your life. But you’re not going to fill that longing unless you learn with your heart and mind what “living in the moment” really means.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

I know this sounds contradictory, but if you experience bouts of exhaustion over the next couple of weeks, celebrate. Sometimes all the soul and body need are a few good shots of serotonin. You see, the chemical balance of the brain effects how well we receive the messages of the self, or are able to tune into the frequencies of the universe. If we’re feeling like life is draining us and we get lost in that hopeless spiral of self-doubt, often our inability to pull out of it is because we have created a cycle that feeds on itself. Find moments of silence, read a book, sit in the sun, and last but not least, engage the company of your friends. A good night out filled with meaningful and playful conversation is all you really need at this time.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Pack your bags ‘cause you’re going on an adventure. Not the regular kind, but something more intimate and meaningful. Love has come knocking on your door, and love wants to take you on a journey of self-discovery. Do you think you can handle it? Because of course, this journey not only means you will happen upon love from others (which you will have a hard time accepting or feeling deserving of), but also because you are going to be faced with the challenge of loving yourself. This doesn’t have to be painful and no, you are not being asked to do penance. All you have to do is breathe, be brave, and accept. Allow yourself to embrace what the next leg in this journey called life has to offer you.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

It’s time to rein your horses in. It’s time to cut ties with people who no longer serve you and pull back into your body the energy that you expend on other people. You need to store this energy for the next big change that is fast approaching your reality. You may think this change has already occurred, but you would be mistaken. More is on the horizon and the challenge will not be easy, but it will be ever so satisfying, healing, and beautiful in the end. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that you need quiet time to meditate. I’m saying that you need to expend energy only on the things that really matter and that further your core goals. Don’t get distracted by the needs of others; they can take care of themselves for a while.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Do you practice daily to preserve your unique inner voice? If not, perhaps you should. Everyone has something to offer the world, everyone is born with a purpose, we just have to remember what that purpose is. It’s okay that you don’t know what that purpose is yet (does anyone?), all you have to do is keep doing whatever you love; whatever you can’t help but do, and you’ll be on the right track. Don’t be afraid to plunge into learning everything you can about whatever this area if interest is. Even let yourself get obsessive about it for a while; let it consume you. And in that exploration, practice cultivating your own voice and opinion so that your knowledge and uniqueness can be added to the symphony of that creation.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Inwardly there is a need to silence your mind and let go of the jabber and noise of the outside world. Outwardly, you are continuing to seek out play and situations where the burdens of life are not so heavy on your shoulders. These things may seem somewhat mutually exclusive, but they both aim to still the frantic feeling you have in your heart and gut. This franticness, or feeling of panic, comes from not doing what is right for you. You are afraid that what you want, or what you know, is wrong. This fear is eating at your energy and no longer serves a purpose. Try doing one small thing a day that you know will give you a sense of peace and purpose. This can’t be a suggestion from a friend or from family, it has to be something that comes from within, that scares you, and that you know will give you the most satisfaction.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

I know you don’t like being alone, but you’re going to have to get used to it. Your soul would like you to start getting used to the idea of keeping, and liking, your own company. It’s great to have a social life and lots of friends, but when does that ever leave time for self-reflection? All the bits and pieces of your life need to be closely scrutinized and reassessed. Take each one and pretend you can hold it in your hand (let’s use your shoes as an example). Do you need these shoes? Why did you buy them? Do they really matter? If you didn’t have them, would life go on and would you still be happy? I know this is a silly example, but hopefully it gives you a chance to analyze both what motivates you, from the grandiose to the trivial, and what is meaningful to you.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

If you could just let go of your fear of the unknown, you would discover that you can’t even imagine the connections or the possibilities available to you. Your energy is on the move again. You have been in a kind of a holding pattern where the right thing to do was to keep your head down and keep plugging away the best you could. Now that has shifted and it’s time to bust through and take chances. Practice being vocal and playful, experiment and be creative, and most of all, don’t be afraid to express what you think. If you don’t light the beacon, no like-minded kindred spirits will be able to find you.