All Signs

We are taught by new agers and by spiritual healers around the world that we should not be selfish, that the most healthy and personally beneficial thing we can do with our lives is to give of ourselves, our time, and our love, freely. While I don’t disagree with this point of view, I do think we need to get a few things straight about this perspective and what it means for the prosperity of our individual lives and the dreams that we work hard to attain.

First of all, let’s redefine the meaning of selfish and separate it from the word greed. To be selfish without the aspect of greed means to feed ourselves the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental food we need to better function in our everyday lives and to attain our goals. When we realize that nourishing our bodies, hearts, and minds means that we are not being greedy, we come to understand that we are not hurting anyone. When we come to see that feeding ourselves the time, nourishment, and energy that we need on all levels, we are better able to serve those that we care about, be active in our communities, and work toward a common good that is greater than our own personal day-to-day existence. If we are drained and don’t allow for this rejuvenation, we are no good to anyone, including those who matter most to us.

Greed, on the other hand, is the act of caring only for one’s self with no regard for the welfare of others. So ask yourself, are you this type of person? When you care for yourself, when you want to be prosperous and see the results of your labour, are you really doing so at the expense of others? I would venture to guess that you are not.

Separating the two (greed and selfishness), is really hard for those of us who are sensitive beings. We have to work hard to 1) stop caring all the time for others and not ourselves and 2) know that we deserve for good things to happen for us. We’re always wondering why everyone else seems to attain their goals, and we do not.

Right now the universe is asking us to look closely at what we have worked hard to attain, to really acknowledge that work, and to really own it and take pride in it. And to allow ourselves the time we need to rest and rejuvenate. If we are experiencing a lack of results not to be disheartened, but know that we are leaving out half the equation needed to attain those results: self care. The problem lies in that we are trying to do too much, give too much of ourselves, and basically stretching ourselves too thin. We need to remember to be selfish and to gather to ourselves all of the harvest that comes with our hard work. This means to be mindful of what we need as individuals, and to not be ashamed of wanting, or indeed demanding, that we receive the results we are looking for. Instead see that we deserve those results and that achieving them does not mean that we are not caring for those we love.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Want to attract more money and opportunities in your life? Well, you’re going to have to start learning how to rejoice. Learn to see all that you have to be thankful for in the moment through a clean and real connection to the part of you that still sees the world through eyes of wonder, joy and innocence. Try singing in the rain, searching through the sand to find the perfect shell, hunting for sticks in the woods with your children. All of these kinds of activities help you centre yourself and remember what is truly valuable to you. Who you are as a creative being is really important to your life right now. By tapping into the wellspring of energy that your creative self houses, you will find that you have more energy to actually rejoice in the now, to feel good and happy in the moment. This in turn helps you to know with your whole body the steps you need to take to create the money and opportunities that you need. Worrying about things day in and day out is not doing you any good. Stop focussing on the bad, and start acknowledging the good.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

You’ve got a battle raging inside you right now, my friend. You feel drawn to isolation; it’s as though you are working to push others away because you don’t feel like you deserve to be in their presence, or you feel that they don’t think you deserve to be there. So you are spending a lot of time alone dwelling on how unfair the world is. But this part of you is fighting with the part of you that knows that if you step out of your shell, if you take a chance and do something new, you will thrive. If you do take that leap of faith, through your unique knowledge you will find that you are at the leading edge of a creative or innovative wave. So rather than comparing yourself to others and weaving self-pity stories about how the world is against you, work to face your fear of the unknown and engage with those thoughts and ideas that are trying to rise from your subconscious.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Your life is going through, or about to go through, a lot of change. This will mean that both your physical location and your inner self will embark upon some kind of journey. Whether this journey means moving to a new home, taking a road trip, or changing jobs, it is all the same kind of energy. You are going to be challenged to step up and show the world what you’ve got. You are going to have to draw on the knowledge of your craft, whatever that may be, in order to move forward along your path of creating a new life or way of living. Remember that the inward journey is just as important as the outward, physical one. Don’t rely on old ways of doing things. Remember that just because other people are doing it doesn’t mean that you have to. Instead, it’s important that you respond to the challenges and changes that occur from a fresh and unique point of view; one that can only come from you.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

The only way you are going to get yourself back on track is by listening to your inner voice. The set-back you’ve been experiencing is due to the fact that you are choosing to ignore what your body and your heart are trying to tell you about what you need at this time. You are trying to plunge ahead regardless of how hard everything feels. This is pretty typical of you, if you think about it; you’re an all-or-nothing kind of sign in many ways. At this time it’s really important that you see yourself in as the student. Your teacher is your intuition and your body. Trust what your body is telling you. Trust the voice that’s trying to rise from in your chest and from way down in your solar plexus. I’m not talking about the monkey on your shoulder (that’s a whole different story), I’m talking about the little voice that keeps suggesting that maybe this or that needs to change, that maybe you need to slow down, and that ultimately is trying to tell you that you need to eliminate stress out of your life and create balance.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

The physical and mental exhaustion you feel these days is the result of a need to go inward. You need to be asking yourself three basic questions: Where am I going? What do I want to do with my life? And what will make me happy? Getting refocussed on the answers to these questions will help to quiet the electrified chaotic energy you sometimes feel surrounds you; the shaky, surreal sensation you try so desperately to hide. But no matter how hard you try to hide it, others can see what’s going on. I challenge you to ask any one of your good friends if they think you are too distracted by external life and if you need some quiet introspection. I bet they will say yes to both.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Be cautious of projecting your beliefs, thoughts, and ways of doing things onto others. In some cases your assessment of how things should go, or judgement of others circumstances and what they should do, may be right, but by playing the know-it-all you are only attracting negativity toward yourself. By keeping your mouth shut and waiting until you have the ability to be more tactful, or perhaps waiting until you discover there is no need to express these thoughts, you are creating balance in your own thought process, and your beliefs about the world in general. The key here is to reconnect with your knowing that everyone is equal, we all have our foibles and we all have our strengths. And there is always more than one truth to a situation.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

It’s going to feel like there is a lot of negative energy being thrown your way over the next while. People are not going to agree with your point of view, they are respond irrationally or with intensity to your decisions, and you will feel in discord with many of your friends. How do you respond to this? Access what you are good at, those traits that you have cultivated over many years that you know to be your truth. Remember that you are a master at something, whatever it is, and that no one can take that away from you. Nourish your strengths by putting them into practice. When others fling their own projections on you, when they try to make their insecurities and fears your own, take the time to meditate on your response, take the higher ground and don’t let them suck you into their small, petty worlds. You have much to offer in this life and right now the universe is throwing you a lesson, one of resilience. Stay strong in your own knowing.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

You are going to be shocked, or catapulted, into your feelings, dear Scorpio. It’s like your source self or your soul has hooked up jumper cables to your emotional body and is amping up the voltage. Let yourself feel, whether it’s sorrow, anger, joy, or elation. Let the emotion move through you, let it cleanse your heart and sweep away the garbage and debris that you have been holding onto for so long. I promise you, feeling these things, and truly owning them, will not make you weaker. Doing so will open you up to much needed love and your ability to flower into what you are becoming. We are all constantly changing, but some part of you has been stuck in the past and needs this electrical shock of feeling in order to break the dam and allow you to move on and become the beautiful self that you know lives within you, just waiting to be set free. I recommend walks on the waterfront in a southeast gale and screaming at the universe at the top of your lungs.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Be glad, dear Sagittarius, the sorrow that you have been grappling with is about to flush itself out of your system. This will make room for some much needed feelings of ecstasy and create space in your life for you to rejoice and be thankful for all of the beauty that you are surrounded by. You have done some things in the past while that have caused you to carry around guilt, things that you do not feel proud of or that you are ashamed of having done. But this place in time is teaching you to remember that we are all just human, we make mistakes and we carry on. You never intended to hurt anyone. In fact at the heart of it all, you know that many of the things you have done were done with love, they just seemed to backfire in your face. See your intent for what it is, see your integrity and your generosity, the ultimate caring that propelled you into action, and claim that intent and integrity. Those that think they were wronged by you are going to start seeing the light and they will, for the most part, be very thankful that you did what you did. The ones that don’t get it will eventually figure it out for themselves.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

With patience comes the reward you are looking for. Don’t try to rush things, don’t make rash decisions, and don’t try to change directions too quickly. You need to keep steady right now, follow the path you have chosen for yourself and know that the universe is working to respond to your intent. Work to understand that you are at a certain stage in a cycle right now. What you long for so badly with your heart is not being ignored, nor is it impossible, it’s just trying to make it’s way to you and that will take time. For now, learn what you can from every day. Be patient with yourself and with others. Soak up experiences and try to stay in the now. The reward that is coming to you is substantial and will be more than you expected, so try your best not to get discouraged. Keep on truckin’, my friend.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Let your inner sun shine. Let your intent be an act of creativity unleashed upon the world. Pay attention to and follow epiphanies and inspiration. This is a funny time for you, Aquarius, because at the same time as your solar plexus and will are fired up and shining for all to see, you are also learning more about yourself through acts of turning inward. You are taking inner journeys that will be hard to explain to others, even though you will feel compelled to do so. You will be prone to taking naps, bouts of daydreaming, and a general preoccupation with your own imagination and inner processes. Let yourself share these experiences, even if they are hard to put into words. Others will benefit from the insight you have allowed to bubble to the surface of your consciousness and these conversations could lead to acts of co-creation that could benefit both parties.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

You have been praying for guidance, have you not? You have been praying for a sign that you are on the right track. Well, you are starting to feel the shift taking place now. You are starting to hear the voice of your soul and that of the universe with much more clarity than in recent months and this is a relief to you. But keep tuned in. Don’t think that you should stop listening just because you feel tuned into your soul’s directive. In order to be truly successful in your current endeavours, you are going to have to pay heed to the information that is still trying to make its way to your conscious mind. You know what to do, you just tend to question yourself too much and if you don’t keep an open line to the universe, to your soul and source intent, you will find yourself once again lost in that state of confusion, not knowing which direction to head in. So keep your inner tuning forks at the ready and all barriers to new information stripped of their power. You can do this!