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All Signs

The next few weeks are about compromise and balance. In other words, in order to bring balance into your life you are going to have to be open to making compromises. We all have issues to deal with, some more so than others and whether we are in a working, friend, or romantic relationship, sometimes we need to negotiate how to work through these issues so that we are not damaging each other. We need to give each other the space to be who we are and work through those issues as best we know how. Judging each other gets us nowhere, and though there are times when we need to put our foot down and say “enough!”, now is not one of those times. Shared goals and dreams are a precious commodity. These, dare I say “magical” synergistic happenings, where we come together with others to create a common dream/goal, need to be honoured and recognized. When we meet these people, those we know we can co-create with, we are meeting a soul with whom we made a contract long before we were born. By working with them we are unlocking energetic memories and potential that could not have been activated any other way.

So yes, we all have issues, and that co-creator in your life may be a little much to handle as of late: they may be over drinking, they may be grouchy all the time, they may not be able to get their butt in gear and show up on time, they may be sick. Be patient. Try to see what you are working through and how you are also affecting those you love and work with. Keep communication open, own what you are struggling with and make others own up as well. Talk about how you can make this phase work; what do you both need from each other so that you have enough energy just get up in the morning while also living up to responsibilities and expectations.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Ready? Set? Go! You are going on an adventure over the next couple of weeks, Aries, and this is an adventure along the path of learning. You have never been here before, so the worst thing you could do would be to assume anything. Keep your ears and eyes open, but most of all be receptive with your heart. If you want to avoid spiraling down into self-pity and depression because you feel overwhelmed, try thinking of it like one of those educational kids’ shows you watched as a child. Maybe “The Magic School Bus.” And the universe, not Ms. Frizzle, is your guide. Get used to looking for signs—little bits of synchronicity in your life—and listening to your gut. Oh, and be brave. This isn’t a gradual wade into the pool, this is a dive off a high-diving board. The world is your oyster, but you’re going to have to learn to seize the day in order to discover all that she has to offer.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

Be careful of self-doubt these days, it will do its best to eat at you and whittle away your staying power. For some reason you are comparing yourself to others a bit too much; you see yourself and your talent as inferior. If you look closer you will find that this energy is simply because you are at the vulnerable place of the in-breath. You are getting ready to take everything you know about your craft/career/hobby, to the next level. And the fear, or the constant comparison to others, is just the natural moment of hesitation before launch, like a baby bird the first time it abandons the comfort of its nest. Do your best to keep believing in yourself; see yourself for the master that you are. You have worked hard, you know what you’re doing, you have all the tools at your disposal, and your ideas are good. That last one is key, it’s the one that can really mess up your head. So keep doing, you are on the right track.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

If you’re wondering how to preserve the family balance you so crave, the answer lies at the heart of your own well-being. What are you doing to truly take care of yourself these days? Are you expending too much energy on worrying, and not enough on finding sacred time, quiet time, time for inner reflection? Worrying will get you no-where, and all it does is drain your capacity to think with clarity and in the long-term. You need to take a step back and look at the big picture, see yourself and your current now as a spoke in the wheel of your life and ask yourself what you really want and where you are really headed. You will not be able to take care of your loved ones and hold your life in balance if you do not first take care of yourself. But remember that this does not mean self-indulgence, what it means is truly taking care of mind, body, and soul.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

The heavy fog that descended upon your perception, emotions, and sense of physical self over the past while is lifting. Your energy will start to return, your dreams will not be so deep nor so twisted, and your sense of self and your place in the world will be renewed and invigorated. This should come as no surprise as soon we will be shifting into Cancer, but it’s always good to have a reminder that things will be okay. Enjoy the summer sun and let in invigorate your soul, let out your playful side, and dance barefoot in the grass. However, don’t forget about real life (‘cause that will be the tendency), instead try to infuse all of those obligations and responsibilities you have with this sense of play that wants to bubble up and grace the world with its presence. Everything you are doing, you are doing because you chose to do it, right? So don’t let yourself down by getting lost in your re-found clarity and energy. Carry on with your goals, just know you can now have more fun doing so.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

The creative juices are flowing and you are getting ready to launch yourself into a new phase of your life. It has become clear over the last while that you are no longer happy in your current situation but now the change in season with the sun on your face, you are able to look at things with renewed perspective. It has been a slow process coming to this realization because of your belief in working hard and doing what is expected of you and because you feel the weight of others’ dependency. But now you are beginning to see that you can create something even better for yourself, and subsequently, for those you love. Let the ideas flow and let them weave themselves into actual possibilities. Also, take a close look at how you as a person are changing because of this process. Or perhaps the process is able to happen because you as a person have already changed?

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Oh! Gotta keep yourself in check there, Virgo. Watch your emotions, temper your heart, and most of all be aware that the stories you have going on in your head about a romantic interest are only projections of your inner longing. You have tons of emotion moving through you, emotion that means your heart is overflowing and gushing out into the world. This isn’t a bad thing, for you are learning lots along the way, but you need to be careful and learn to discern through your emotion; see people for who they really are. Doing so doesn’t mean that no-one is deserving of your love, it means that you may have rose coloured glasses on that, as they fade over time, will reveal a situation that was not necessarily meant to happen and that the person on whom you have lavished your affections is not who you thought they were. If your gut says there is something wrong, listen to it, for though it may seem in opposition to your heart, it’s not, and it will not lead you astray.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You are standing at the threshold, you have opened the door, and though you can take in the view, what lies beyond is a mystery. It’s okay, this happens every so often; it’s a natural phase that re-occurs every 10-years or so. Do you recognize the signs? Again you have chosen a course of action will take you into new territory. But in order to move forward you need to let go of the past and be wary of distractions, especially in matters concerning the heart. You’re not so good at facing the unknown. I mean, it may look like you are in terms of how you have lived your life, bouncing from one new experience to another, but you know that internally, when you have been in this place before, you have often run away or stood paralyzed by fear. And when you run, you go straight to your comfort zone. However, whatever your comfort zone is (most probably relationship) it will only do you a disservice by aiding and abetting your escape. However, there is no escape. Change will take place whether you like it or not. All I can say is: have faith. Faith in yourself and faith in the universe.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Sometimes we crave harmony in our lives, we long for it, we ask for it, and we can’t understand why it just won’t happen. But when it comes down to the wire, we’re actually too afraid to create the harmony we so desire. We run around in circles, get caught up in distractions, and just when we get close to achieving our goal we self-sabotage and everything falls apart. This then gives us an excuse to say that everything we tried just wasn’t working anyway, so why bother? This is the state you’re in right now, Scorpio. You’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off, all the while pining about not getting any rest and everything in your life being discordant and off balance. Time to have courage, Scorpio. Allow yourself to walk through the fire, once again. You know you can do it, and there is no blame. Just take small steps every day that will eventually bring you to being able to juggle every aspect of your life with a sense of groundedness and clarity. It will happen.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

You know the scene in a movie when the protagonist has been through hell and they simply could not get any lower and the camera zooms in on their weary, downtrodden face, and they suddenly look up, eyes full of fire? That’s you. In those moments the protagonist has reached deep down inside and remembered who they are and the “mission” they were on. After that there is nothing that can stop them. You have access to not only your source, the core of your being, the self that decided long before you were born the story you would walk in this lifetime, but also the deep and everlasting wisdom of the universe. Now is the time to make decisions and pounce on opportunities. Others will respond to your leadership and help to provide the tools or connections you need to succeed.  Be sure of yourself and do not waver in your intent. You are on the right track.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

It’s time to celebrate, dear Capricorn, and your self-doubt is really getting in the way. Could you just, like, shove it aside for a minute and listen to what I’m saying? You have achieved so much, much more than you give yourself credit for. What you give to others is a blessing, or light, into their lives that they will never know how to thank you for. It only takes a slight change in perception to see all the good things that are in your life and that you have created. One way to do this is by simply adopting an attitude of celebration and gratitude. By doing so you will bring more energy into your body and this will allow you to carry on with your goals with renewed vigor. Take stock of what you have built as a foundation. Whether it was emotional, academic, or labour intensive, you have worked hard to prepare for a future that you have never been quite certain of, but longed for none-the-less. Now take a breather and pat yourself on the back, the next phase is going to be more glorious than you could imagine.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

All aspects of you are being able to shine right now. You’re having fun playing with personalities, circumstances, and life in general. And you are feeling fulfilled, like you are in the right place at the right time and everything is coming together as it should. Or at least this is the case if you have been accepting of all of yourself, if you have been doing what makes you feel whole, and if you have been trusting of others and their role in in your life. So bask in yourself, Aquarius. And that means loving and accepting everything you are: the good, the bad, the ugly. It means allowing yourself to feel fulfilled because you have surrendered to simply being who you are rather than what you think others expect of you.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

All the bad dreams you’ve been having, the foul moods you’ve been experiencing, short temper, general aggravation and emotional instability, are because of the inner dam you have built against the river of passion that wants to flow from your being. But soon that dam is going to break and all of that passion will be free to move through your fingers, voice, eyes, and dreams. Don’t hold back anymore, Pisces. Don’t stop yourself from stating your opinion, don’t cramp your creative style, don’t believe that you are not worthy. Your voice could ring loud and clear, if you’d only let it. Say what you want to say, however you want to express it, whether it is through art, writing, gardening, your job, or in your relationship, your point of view is needed and could bring about more change or healing than you have any idea.