Transformation

All Signs

Don’t let the narrow-mindedness of others get in your way. Trust the process and allow yourself the space and safety to vision. Let yourself say the things you want to say, let yourself dream of the future, let yourself out of the box to take flight on the wings of possibility. There will be those who want you to stay in the box and you will have to deal with their negative energy. What you are doing—what you would like to do with your life, your artistic endeavour, your idea for your business or workplace—will threaten them somehow. So expect to be met with resistance when you present that great idea or when you try to get your art, words, or actions out into the world. Expect that you are going to have to hold fast and steady to your course and you are going to have to believe in yourself like you never have before.

The narrow-mindedness of others actually comes from their own fear—fear of their own beauty, love, and potential, and fear of change. Take this as a good sign. If you are pushing their buttons and creating inner turmoil in others, you are actually doing them a service. They need to be shaken up. They need to face themselves and the reality of the world around them. It is no longer healthy for them to live in denial, and though you might be afraid that you are somehow hurting them by doing what you are doing—for they will most certainly tell you that you are—don’t buy into their self-propagating fear.

In fact, meet their fear with patience. See yourself as a mother figure, one who provides unconditional love and ruthless compassion. This also goes for how you should be treating yourself, because as much as you are going to be faced with narrow-mindedness and negativity from others, you are also going to have to tackle this demon in yourself. Keep going and allow yourself the compassion you need to see past your “mistakes”.

Though it is the beginning of a new year and many of us are busy trying to actualize our New Year’s resolutions (that bar we have set so high for ourselves) and we may feel positive and “on the right track”, many of us are also going to be experiencing the lows that come with reality hitting us in the face: sticking to those resolutions, debt from the holiday season, difficult family members, going back to jobs that we don’t like, and trying to accomplish goals or dreams that still seem out of our reach. We must see these negatives as part of the cycle of life and we must be patient with ourselves and practice balance. We must remember not to bite off more than we can chew, eat properly, get enough sleep, and allow time for rest and inner reflection, otherwise we will just end up with disappointment and it will seem like all those negatives that were thrown our way or that we were faced with in terms of reality, are winning.

In other words, keep going even when the going gets tough. Through the ceremony of the New Year that we have collectively created, we open true possibility for change. This change must be faced with maturity and balance or our actions remain the erratic, if enthusiastic, choices of the young and naive.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Tap into the inner Master Crafter within you. You have a special talent, whether you have accessed this talent and have tried to tease it out into the world or not, it is there. Your job is to focus on accessing it and allowing it more space. Now is not the time to compare yourself to others. It won’t do you any good to sit around and think about how this or that person has achieved their goals and you have not. Remember you are on a journey, and the most important thing you can do for yourself is to make sure that your integrity stays intact. Do what you know is right, and don’t waver from that position. Don’t compromise and don’t let the opinions of others influence the path that you are on. You are an impatient breed and you like to see immediate results, but you are gradually learning to slow down and enjoy the world and your journey in the moment. You are learning to appreciate what you have, who you are, and those you love without pushing for what you long for to manifest prematurely. So remember, it doesn’t matter what others are doing or what they have accomplished. All that matters right now is that you access that Master Crafter within you, that you stick to what you know is right, and that you continue to learn how to enjoy the journey and trust the goal.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

You’ve built a kind of shell around yourself. You have thrust yourself into isolation and cocooned yourself within an envelope of safety that does not allow the influence of other peoples’ energy. Though you might feel a little lonely, this is actually not a bad thing. For underneath, within that cocoon of isolation, you are summoning the courage to create something new in your life. This new thing, this invention of the self, has to do with breaking free of the forces of suppression (whether they be external or internal), and allowing magic into your life. You are not one to believe in magic, so let me clarify. You want something, you need something, and you haven’t known how to go about getting it. In fact you have felt like it’s impossible. This is because of the suppression that has been exerted onto you or created by your own fears and doubts. When you shed this oppression, new opportunities will open up and things will “magically” happen for you. So remember: now is the time to go inward, to think and brew, to keep your thoughts and feelings isolated from those around you and reach down until you find the courage to throw off the forces of suppression. Then, get ready for magic.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Something is going to happen that is going to shake up your perceptions and perspective about your place within the universe. You are going to come face-to-face with how very small you are and how very vast the reaches of existence. Be prepared to have your defences go up, to feel fear stemming from a sense of unworthiness. Brace yourself to weather this storm and remind yourself to trust. The lessons you are learning are those of remembering the divine caregiver within your being and how to follow the natural flow of life. Right now change is your enemy, at least in your mind it is. You want everything to go back to the way it was before, and you are having to learn that that just isn’t going to happen. You want a sense of totality; you want to feel whole instead of fragmented and broken. But scraping together the shards of the past and trying to piece them back together is not going to work. Access the Knower within you by trying to see the world through the eyes of your inner innocent, the person you are when no-one is around. The one that feels comfortable and at home with the mysteries of the universe. From this place you will be able to find the courage to remember your talents and what you have to offer the world.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

The dam has broken free and you are finally being able to access your Will. You inner sunshine is beaming brightly and your world feels filled with harmony. You have come to a new understanding about life and what you want from it. It’s almost like that tremendous feeling of purpose that people get after they have faced a near-death experience. You want flow and laughter, you want creativity, and yes, that sense of purpose, and you have figured out how to make that more of a reality in your life. Expect to feel less exhausted, expect to feel driven and joyful, wanting the company of friends and the sharing of minds. Go forth and seek your dream, and give it all you’ve got. However, keep the lessons of the past few months bright in your mind and woven into the fabrication of your actions. Don’t forget what you really want in terms of day-to-day reality: what you want to wake up to, who you want to be around, how you want to feel, the pace you want to set, etc.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

You are learning how to let go. Look at all the judgement, anger, and pain you have held on to when it comes to those who have done you wrong in the past. See how those intense emotions are lessening and how you are now more able to access your own intent and move toward what you want. Freeing up your energy of this anger and pain you have opened to new possibilities. Ride this wave. Rejoice in it. Open yourself to the lessons that your soul is bringing you about being conscious and present in your daily interactions with others. The less you look for what you can gain from a relationship, the more you will receive what you need. And though letting go may sound easy, at least to the ears of your ego, it isn’t. Sometimes it can be pretty painful, especially if your grip is exceptionally tight. Now is your chance to embrace the future with both arms and never look back. You have done enough processing, and now is the time for action. Really feel the essence of your sign: light, power, energy, compassion, prosperity, growth, inquisitiveness, generosity, and magnetism. Uncover your inner sun as best you can.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

The compromises you are having to make at this time will not be in vain. Be patient with the process. You need time to regroup and sit with the silence of your knowing. You must strategize your next move and you can’t do so by moving too fast in one direction or the other, or by filling your life with distractions. Take it slow and simple. Do things one step at a time. Be deliberate in your actions and see beyond the moment to the bigger picture. What does this compromise mean for you? What does it get you down the road? You know you can see it, you know there is a reason and a purpose, but lately you’ve been frustrated because it seems like you have to keep waiting and waiting for anything to come of it. But remember patience, remember you are on a path, and that you can do something in this now to make sure you stay on that path. Keep your goal in sight, but allow for time to sit in silence to gather your Knowing about what to do next.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You vision new ways to interact, participate, and collaborate with others. It’s like you’ve come to a new understanding about how to get things done and how everyone involved can contribute their talents, time, and energy. It’s all so clear to you, and when you focus on it you feel ecstatic and full of vitality and purpose. The problem is that some of your colleagues will be threatened by your ideas and they’re going to do everything they can to stop you. Just keep putting your ideas out there, laying them out clear and simple with your argument well researched and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Keep the long-term goal in mind (for you can see where your ideas could take whatever project you are working on), and remember that through your vision being put into action you are building the foundations for something much greater than yourself or your colleagues.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Change is on the horizon, my friend. You are about to set yourself free. Something has kept you down, suppress, oppressed, and under cover. You have been lashing out at the chains that bind you for some time with no hope of over being released. But no longer. You can’t take it any more and the volcano is going to erupt. This is a good thing. All you need to do is trust the process and allow the change to take place. It doesn’t matter that you don’t know the outcome and that you will be in for a bumpy ride. It doesn’t matter that others around you don’t understand what is going on with you and they may even be hurt in the process. All that matters is that you set yourself free. Jump with both feet and be prepared for free-fall. On the other side of the (as you will perceive it) turmoil, waits abundance, and even better, a deep sense of groundedness. You will know who you are and you will feel your place in the world better than you ever have. But only if you really trust that the change is for the better and don’t shy away from it. For if you choose the latter you will fragment yourself and much of you will stay caught in the oppression and suppression. This in turn will only cause more frustration and anger down the road. Be real. Be honest. Be true to what you want.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Lately you’ve been experiencing the equivalent of writer’s block. Whatever you have been focussed on at work, in your art, in your relationships, has made you feel as though you are sitting on the edge of a great discovery or epiphany that is just out of reach. Well, you’ve been right all along, and now the time-space between your future-self and your present-self has closed. So get ready for that epiphany. Get ready to be passionate about seeking inward to find the source of your creativity/ingenuity. Rejoice in the fact that you are going through a kind of re-birth where you re-discover your power and potential; the kundalini fires that burn without restraint at your core. The trick will be to not let your mind mess it all up for you. Don’t get fooled into over-thinking things, don’t obsess over one idea and exclude others, don’t jump on a bandwagon. Stay balanced in your approach to life and to your goals. Charging off in one direction just because it feels right in the moment is for the young and it can cause too much stress later on as we cringe with hindsight. In other words, use the creative juices and sense of purpose, but remember to take a step back once in a while and edit out those ideas that are were only part of the process that brought you to the golden nuggets.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

It’s time to celebrate your successes, dear Capricorn. Do you know what those successes are? The byproducts of them will have already started to manifest out into your life, but the core of them is what you need to pay attention to and celebrate. Yes, that’s right, you have overcome your fear of friendships. In other words, you are finally feeling comfortable with the reality that there are some bad apples and some good apples out there and you are going to find the good apples and do something amazing with them. This is worth celebrating because it means that you are not feeling so isolated and unreachable. You are no longer under the illusion that you are all alone here on this little planet called Earth. You have hope that you can find those who are like minded and that you can share who you really are with these people. You are a naturally charismatic person, but you also hold yourself apart from others, and it’s this holding yourself apart that is being stripped down. Breaking these barriers will have an impact on all parts of your life, both personal and professional, and will allow these spheres to grow and prosper. Just remember to take deep breaths of silence once in a while. Remember the vast reach of your soul and that you need to re-charge in order to stay balanced in this new-found, more socially oriented place in your life.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Love has become a complicated issue in your life. Your close relationships are demanding a lot of compromise and you find yourself putting on a mask in order to make it through the day. Communication has broken down and you feel stuck in a loop. However, if you allow it, movement can take place. But you have to be willing to dive into the nitty-gritty. You have to be willing to expose yourself and to talk things through. You have to take off the mask and be who you really are, not matter how your loved one reacts. You have to be willing to make compromises, but not compromise your integrity or that of your loved one. This is the only way to get to the truth and to get things back to where they need to be in terms of the love shared. Love is tumultuous. It means going through the good and the bad. It means accepting the other for who they are and seeing to their core; the bright, shining brilliance of their true being. Cutting through all of the politics of a relationship will allow you to experience harmony and a flow that soothes and heals your heart.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Open, open, open. You are a flower right after the bud breaks and the first petal peels away to reveal its underside to the sun. You are filled with energy and ambition. You are ready for possibilities. Boldness is your friend. Have courage and set yourself free through your art, whatever that art may consist of. Share what you know with the world and don’t let your mind get you confused and backed into a corner. In your sharing, you are helping others. You will learn just how much you are not alone, and you will find that exposing your truths creates a healing that branches out to connect with kindred heart. You have built the foundations of your dream, you have worked to acquire the skills you need to execute short- and long-term goals, and now it is time to set the next phase in motion. Put yourself out there as much as possible. Work like you have a fire burning under your butt. Don’t think, just do. If you over-think too much you will block out the light of creative power needed to propel you on this next leg of your journey. Enjoy this time and allow the blossoming and ecstasy of creation to fill you to the brim. In this way you can remove your barriers of fear without having to do the hard work of emotional recapitulation.