Let every moment be infused with the sacred.

All Signs

Don’t sit back on your heels and let life happen to you. Take control of where you are going, what you want, and the overarching reach of your destiny. Destiny is a funny word because we too easily take it to mean that we don’t have any say in the trajectory of our lives, that some all powerful force has mapped out everything that is supposed to happen to us and controls what we are here to do. But this is a rather narrow view, wouldn’t you say? Destiny is why we chose to birth into this reality. Destiny is that thread of self that we are beyond our bodies as it weaves with the planet and those we encounter along life’s journey. It is about being part of the adventure that is in the now of our everyday.

So with that in mind, choose to go on the adventure. Take what you are passionate about and put it into action. Paint pictures in your mind of what you want your future to look like and stop questioning whether or not these goals and dreams are “good enough.” When it comes from within us, when it is cultivated in the heart and grown within the vast expanse of our imagination, how could it be wrong? Having expectations about how these dreams are “supposed” to work is what can cause stress and anxiety. We are always in a delicate balance of allowing the dream to manifest through our intentions and through the practical shaping we do with our hands, and letting go to, and being adaptable to, change.

Protect, like a mother, the tender recesses of your heart, and the tender dreams that live there. Don’t let predators or energy sucking vampires steal your thunder, your momentum, or allow them to deter you by trying to convince you that you are somehow wrong. Think of yourself as a momma bear when it comes to your dreams. Sometimes you’re going to have to stand up and fight, other times you are going to have to feed your children, and sometimes you are going to have to hide from an enemy. But most of all, you are a mother who savours the small moments in the sunshine, watching your children learn and grow, and sharing in the joy of the everyday.

So no, now is not a time to sit back and pretend like you don’t have any control. You have all the control and now is the time to trust your gut, go after what you want through following your passion, and conquering your fear enough to let your dreams and the light they create shine out into the world.

Don’t. Back. Down.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Many hands make light work. You know the saying, right? You want to move forward in your life, you want to create and set yourself free from labours that are not of love. But you can’t do this without the participation of others. You have to broaden your scope and stop being so stubborn and prideful. Co-creation will enable and empower you to succeed. But if you try to keep doing it all on your own, or keep believing that you are already doing it all on your own, you are going to end up with nothing but disappointment and the overwhelming urge to give up. Now now, Aries, stop sulking. You have more help than you realize, so take your head out of your derrier and see the light of day. Who is there with you, who has stood by you and believed in you, who is on your side that you are ignoring? It’s time to fully engage with them, to get excited about ideas and working together, to alleviate your depression and low self-esteem through the act of joyful co-creation.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

You’re tired of compromising, aren’t you? The goals you have been building toward, the dream that you have held close to your heart and spent every waking breath trying to make happen doesn’t allow for compromise, especially when it’s with people or circumstances that are too narrow minded. Unfortunately you are having to deal with a whole lot of negativity being thrown at you because of your unwillingness to compromise. People think you are unreasonable and they are even trying to either make you change your vision or take it away from you all together. This can be extremely frustrating and I’m sure that sometimes you just want to give up. However, the key right now is to create a protective bubble around yourself. This doesn’t mean closing your perception to all angles and points of view, but it means remembering that you are on the right track and not allowing others’ opinions to deter you from your present course. Remember, if you are following your passion, if it feels right in your gut when no-one else is around, then you are on the right track. Do your best to stay centred. This too shall pass.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

The time is fast approaching when you will no longer be able to stand in limbo and think that you can leave the final decision for later on down the road. I know, I can feel the fear this creates in your solar plexus when you think about it. You are still not sure about which direction you should go in, which option is the right one, or if even beginning is a good idea. Well, you won’t get anywhere unless you start and no matter what you do you are not making a wrong choice. You are going to have to have courage, you are going to have to decide to start, no matter the direction, to build the foundations of your future. Whatever it is, whether it’s starting a new job or project, learning a new skill, starting or ending a relationship, all you have to do is have enough courage to make the decision to do it.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Up to now things have felt a little disjointed, haven’t they? It seems like you just get ahead and get everything figured out and then the universe decides to throw you a curve ball. Well, this has all been for learning purposes — learning about your limits and how to better manage your plans and what your priorities really are. But things are about to change. Not only are you going to find that all parts of yourself are better integrated with each other, but you are also going to start seeing that your outer world is blissfully experiencing some synergy. One project will feed another, one idea with inspire another, and so on and so forth. Keep in mind the lessons you have been learning over the past while about paying attention to all your different personalities and aspects of your psyche and soul and use that information to keep growing and becoming more whole with all of those different aspects being in peace and harmony with each other.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

There’s a battle raging within you. You want the reward you can see at the end of the tunnel, you want to attain your goals and go after your dreams, but you are deeply afraid of the death that has to take place, stripping old patterns and ways of doing things, ways of thinking, and even letting go of friends and acquaintances. Now, fearless Leo is never afraid of anything. Am I right? So your mind is telling you that what I’m saying is pure rubbish. You know that you need to let go, you know that a death/rebirth needs to take place and you’ve been doing your best to allow this to happen, all the while thinking that you are doing what is required. So why then, are you not moving in the direction you would like? Take a closer look. Maybe what you are most afraid of is the silence and stillness required by your psyche and soul at this time, and the aloneness that this silence creates. Outer stimulation, though it may be comforting in the short term, is only causing you needless distraction from yourself. Go for the silence of the soul and stop back peddling. I know you can do it.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Others have been trying to tell you that you’re doing it wrong. They have been projecting their own fears onto you and making you question yourself. But they’re the ones who are mistaken, you are not doing anything wrong. Trust in your integrity. Trust that your integrity is whole and intact and that you will achieve what you have set out to do without compromising yourself or harming others. You do not need to feel shame for feeling the way you feel or for doing things how you see to do them. You do not deserve to be berated or belittled. Seek out those who are like minded and trust that the universe will respond and bring them into your life. You have allies that you haven’t even met yet, and these allies can help you with everything from getting out of a damaging relationship to building your dream and making it happen. Take an active stance, find groups, events, and talk to others about what you need and what you are experiencing. You are not alone.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Building for your future has becoming exhausting. You are taxed to your limit and are now finding yourself lethargic and wanting to cocoon into your own space and thus escape the demands of the world. However, now is not the time to give up. You’ve got to remember and house your original intent and the passion and energy behind that intent. The exhaustion won’t last forever, and just because you are experiencing it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t keep going. Try thinking outside the box. Try doing things differently than you normally do them, even if doing so means that you are seen as the rebel and people don’t really seem to understand where you’re coming from. Being the rebel will help to relieve stress (even if it’s because the action of doing so causes comic relief), and will help you to remember the drive and energy you had to begin building in the first place.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

You have a tremendous amount of love to give at this time. So much in fact, that at times it hurts. You see the potential in everyone, you see their glory and their magnificence, and you also see their pain. However, this brilliance that is emanating from your chest is causing you to feel isolated. It seems as though people either don’t want to accept your love, or they don’t reciprocate it. How to deal with this? How do you heal the pain that accompanies the gushing of love? Focus on your creativity, whatever that means to you. Do things that inspire you, make you feel full and accomplished, and to which you can devote that intense heart energy. Because really, what your soul is trying to tell you is that it’s time to fall in love with you. You are worthy of this love, and more than that, you too are glorious. You need to stop focussing on others for a while so that you can lay the foundations for your dream. Many of you are still dancing around the fringes of your purpose, afraid to dive in because you think you are not good enough. Take some self-time, explore what being creative means to you, and fall in love with the brilliance that is you.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Time to celebrate, my friend. You are moving into a new phase wherein you will not experience the same kind of devastating, life crumbling, episodes as you have over the past while. You are entering a time of learning, and your fear around learning is falling away like so much dead skin. And what are you learning? Well you see, sometimes time folds in on itself and we experience years as though they have been days. You are learning how to close the gaps between the magical and innocent times in your life and do away with the times of cultural conditioning and pain. This means that you are preparing for big change, change that isn’t quite here yet, but is on the horizon. Follow your innocence, follow what makes you curious, and shut out the voices of derision or disbelief. Your goal isn’t to be “socially acceptable” anyway, so celebrate the fact that you are able to shed this expectation and get on with doing what makes you happy.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Get ready for big change. In fact it will feel like a transformation. You have been spending the last quite-a-few-years gently testing the waters. You have been searching, both inwardly and outwardly, for what it is that you feel called to do. Slowly you have been putting together the pieces, defining your likes and dislikes, what you are passionate about, and discovering those things that you cannot help but do in your everyday life. You are finding your voice. And slowly you are discovering that those little things, those actions you take every day to bring yourself clarity and a sense of peace and accomplishment, are what you are here to do and what give you pleasure. You are discovering that you are able to speak about your knowing of the world, the universe, and life in general, and be heard by a great variety of people. Yet you are able to do this while protecting the inner you. Protecting yourself is a skill you’ve learned over your lifetime and is one that are just beginning to see the value of. So get ready to launch, get ready to feel energized, and remember that you have lots and lots of help, both spiritually/energetically and from those who love you.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Whatever it is that you are debating about doing, or not doing, stop debating. The universe is trying to give you every signal it can. You need to engage and stop sitting on the fence and debating the issue. The thing is, you know that once you decide there are going to be those that try to oppress your ideas or your movement. They will lay down barriers and make life difficult for you. However, the flip (and positive) side is that you will be riding high on the crest of a wave. In other words, whatever you are debating about doing, you have positioned yourself at the forefront. You are listening to a deeper voice and seeing a bigger picture. So even when those other voices get loud with their complaining, remember that you can see what they cannot and in the end they will be happy you took the action you did.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Time to engage with the achiever in you, Pisces. No longer are you required to stand at the window and think about tomorrow and what things could be like. Embrace the totality of today, what you have accomplished, and the momentum that you have built. You’ve got many different projects all happening at once and this sometimes makes you feel like you can’t keep up with the deadline of tasks you have created. In order to deal with this, you need to focus on and illuminate the moment. Help the moment come alive with your playfulness and creativity. Sometimes you’re just too damned serious. In any case, in no time at all you are going to be too busy to allow your mind to obsess over tomorrow or obsess about what you think you’re doing wrong. You’re just going to have to keep going. This is what you asked for, right?