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All Signs

Each of us, in our own way, has been asking for healing to take place. We’ve been praying to the universe, to ourselves, to the earth—or whatever energetic resonance that fills us with purpose—to wash away our pain and suffering. Even if you don’t think this is so, if you think that life is pretty good for you right now and that you have already faced your demons, look a little closer. I dare you. We all need the traumas from our past to have less hold over our today. Each of us is trying to make choices that are healthier and more in alignment with our dreams.  We are trying to be stronger and more balanced. But we feel that we can’t move forward with the weight of this pain from the past bearing down on us.

Well, our prayers and intentions are being answered. The universe is trying to respond. However, it won’t be easy and it will take courage. In order for the healing to be effective we will have to be real about what we want, who we are, where we are going, and what we have done, or are doing to others, that may have caused them pain. These things, whether positive or negative, will have to be addressed and dealt with. There is no free ride, no “get out of jail free” card. But if we face these truths, if we intend purity and transparency of Self, we will be rewarded with a grounded self-assuredness that enables us to bring more peace, harmony, and focus into our lives.

So look closely, my friends. Take a magnifying glass to your being and to your life. Be self-critical and honest because this is about your future and what you want. If you have not already embarked upon the path that will take you to your dreams, then you better start shining your light and working as hard as you can to get to it.

Stop making excuses. Stop stumbling around and pretending that you don’t know what you want or where you’re going. Stop hiding so that others can’t quite see who you are. And stop speaking half-truths that only leave you feeling resentful and diminished as a Self.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Over the next couple of weeks you will find yourself picking apart and analyzing every aspect of your life. Inner reflection will be the order of the day, and you will find comfort in solitude. Your thoughts will narrow themselves down, they will focus on the micro, and you might get a little frustrated and wonder why you are not able to lift your head and look at the big picture. Be patient. You aren’t doing anything wrong, nor are you wasting your time. This analytical approach to your path, to your intentions, to the practical steps of your everyday is required and part of the natural movement of your being at this time. What’s really going on, what you will find at the end of this inner journey, is clarity of vision. Your ideas about how to go about accomplishing your goals will no longer be covered by the gauzy glow of fantasy, but will be grounded in practicality. An added bonus will be that you will have a better idea of how to protect yourself from the world, and its many temptations, and stay focussed and on your path.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

This phase of your life is called: How to Feel Everything. Your soul and subconscious will be running you through the entire gamut of your emotions. Expect to be both high and low. It’ll be hard for you to get out of the tumultuous thoughts in your head and feelings in your heart to see things clearly. You’ll likely feel as though the world is against you. You’ll want to express your anger at the injustices you see. And you’ll be inclined to give up when the going gets tough. On the high-side, you’ll have moments of extreme playfulness, perhaps feeling giddy or elated for no apparent reason. You’ll see the beauty in life, the value in pursuing your dreams, and all that positive jazz. To the outside world, to those you love, you’ll seem a little off balance and chaotic. But you might not have a clue what they’re talking about. But that’s okay, because all you really need to know is that you’re learning how to turn disadvantage into advantage. You are learning how to turn a loss into a win, how to make the negative positive. So when the shit really hits the fan I encourage you to celebrate and in your own way dance the vibration of the experience to a higher level. Refuse to give up and be defeated. You will be teaching others a valuable lesson in the process.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Get ready for a cathartic release. Get ready to feel refreshed, invigorated and ready for change, so embrace it. You are releasing sorrow and pain and this process is in sync with the flowering, blossoming energy you feel bursting up through your heart. Let go of the past and allow yourself to move on to the future. You can achieve great things over the next while. So set your sights high and go toward anything that exhilarates you. Don’t close yourself off from change, as doing so will cause things to crumble and fall apart. The funny thing is that this change is really about owning the part of you that just wants an ordinary life. You want the white picket fence. You want the daily routine. You want to grow old with someone. Depending on your current situation, this means that you will either have to move on, or work with your partner to bring some normalcy back into your life so that you can realize these goals. Just make sure that your partner is on board with all of this. No more one-sidedness, ok?

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Your focus is going to sharpen drastically. In fact the intensity of it might take you by surprise. Through the act of play, of feeling playful, and bringing that energy into your work/career life, you have discovered a new goal or vision. In other words, you know what you want now. There is no sitting on the fence and wondering if what you are doing is correct. You know it is and you can’t be swayed from that knowing. All this means is that you are going to want to bust into an activity mode, and woe be the person who gets in your way. However, if they are willing to play with you, you will welcome them with open arms and a ton of enthusiasm. Draw upon your entire being, your whole self, when looking to achieve your goals. You have a vast reservoir of talents and personalities that can serve you in problem solving and creative endeavours. Let them loose with conscious awareness. This will allow you to be strategic in the application of your Selves.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Wow, Leo! You have a lot of energy on your side! There are guardian angels in abundance, the selves of lifetimes past are dancing around you, and the breath of the universe is flowing through you. Expect to meet new people and that these people will trigger open new knowings about your life and where you want to be and go. Expect interesting and magical opportunities to spring out of nowhere. And expect help from those who love and care about you. Needless to say, you’ll be able to accomplish a lot over the next while if you stay alert and aware. Be deliberate in your actions. Hold tight to your integrity. Success will come from moving with integrity in your decision-making. Be balanced in all things, but don’t get caught up in being too rigid or inflexible. Really push for what you want, what you have been working toward. Now is the time to actualize many things that have had to sit on the back burner. Take action, be forward thinking, and jump on the opportunities that come your way.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

You are passionate about everything these days. You want to soak up all of the beauty in the world and inspire others with the overflowing feel-good feeling of your heart. But this passion flows two ways and you will be quick anger as much as you are quick to love. So what’s going on with this intense energy? A kind of re-birth. You are redefining yourself, shrugging off the old you and embracing the new, and the new you wants the most out of life and will settle for nothing less. You want to charge out there and be something totally different. This is good! You mustn’t let anyone tell you that you are wrong or that your actions are immature. There will be those that think you’re making the wrong choices and they will accuse you of not taking things seriously. You have to remind them that you do take your life very seriously, thus the importance of the change that is taking place. You know what you want, and you are going to go after it. And what you want includes deep caring, heartfelt connection, and co-creation.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Usually we think of synergistic events as those that take place because of our interaction with the outside world, and usually this is the case. However, you’re an exception to the rule right now. For you, synergy will take place through acts of being alone and through a quiet listening to the world as it is filtered through your being. Alone-time is important because you’re struggling a little when it comes to matters of the heart. You desire something you think you don’t deserve but that everyone seems to have. You feel lonely (even if you’re in a relationship) and you want your beloved to shower you with affection. But because this isn’t happening to your satisfaction you feel exhausted. It takes a lot of energy to focus on getting attention day-in and day-out, energy that could be focussed elsewhere. Your task is to let it go. Doing so will mean that you’ll have to wait for the intimacy you crave, but when it arrives it will be more meaningful because you have waited. For now, focus on the synergistic energy from the universe that wants to move through your being and find the beloved within yourself.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

The best way to deal with difficult people—those who deliberately misunderstand you, who ignore you or exclude you, who use you or try to abuse you—is to respond with purity. Let the scorpion in you have full reign. You’ve done enough bending over backward, trying to be the good guy, and giving others second chances. If you don’t hold anything back, if you take off the masks and bare your true feelings to the world—your true wants and desires—others will be forced to face the truth about how they have treated you. Therefore, they will really see you and respect you. They will see your talents and gifts, and they will be forced to take responsibility for their actions. In other news, be careful with your finances. Don’t go spending money you don’t have on things you don’t need. And even if you feel like being generous to others, now is not the time. You need to focus on the minute details of your spending habits, bills, and fiscal forecast. Prepare for the future with intent, whatever your goals are.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

There are those who would like you to stop messing around and just play by the rules. These people get uncomfortable when you colour outside the lines of life, so to speak. But pay them no mind. You must act from your own sense of integrity. Keep true to the core of your being and what you know is right for you and your loved ones, and don’t bother yourself with the beliefs and judgements of others. If you are able to act from your integrity, others will trust you more and will follow your lead without question. You need this kind of loyalty in your life right now, and the reason for its absence has been that you tend to fold under the pressure of judgement and have not learned to trust your own gut. So summon the courage to let your brilliance shine. You are not just another face in the crowd, you are unique and beautiful, and your knowing about what is right and wrong for you and how things “should” be done, is just as valid and important as anyone else’s.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

You asked for an adventure, and an adventure is what you’re going to get. Be ready for change, be ready for play, and be ready to embark out into the unknown. But as you do so, make sure that you set your intent. Keep an eye on your long-term goals. For the adventure that you embark upon has the potential to be extremely fulfilling in terms of these goals, if you allow it. Really think about what you want in this world: what you want in terms of career, in terms of a partner, in terms of where you live, and who your friends are. Be clear with these intentions and knowings so that they can be reflected back to you without distortion or the potential for disappointment. In other words, before you begin your adventure you need to make sure that you have properly packed your bags. The contents of your luggage need to be thought through and properly organized. Make sure you have what you need for the journey, as well as the items that will prepare you for when you reach your destination.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

There are a multitude of possibilities out there for you over the next while, and there are just as many opportunities for things to fail. It’s like you’re a double positive magnet with the ability to attract a balance of awesome and awful. So how should you respond? Listen to your inner voice. Don’t let others tell you what they think you “should” do, don’t let your head confuse you by over analyzing things, and don’t get lost in thinking that one way or another is “the” way to go. If your gut says yes, then follow it. If it says no, back away and take a different path. Some of the possibilities that are coming your way will just be red herrings, meant as a test from your soul and from the universe. It’s your job to figure out which ones are the right ones to jump on. It doesn’t matter that you can’t see a larger plan or know how all of this will affect your future, you’ve simply got to trust that this is the right process in this now.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

You’re still in a process of letting those things that no longer serve you, fall away. A healing is taking place, one in which you are able to let go of the fear that has gripped you and kept you stagnant or immobile in your current endeavours. In order to bust through this fear, you will have to allow a death to take place. You will have to do some inner searching and really explore what it is that you have to offer the world. What do you want to say? What do you want to do? Stop comparing yourself to others and hiding behind thoughts that tell you that you are not worthy. If you can do this, if you can own your self-worth and house it in your body with strength and integrity, the creative inspiration that will fill you will be powerful and immediate. So open to the healing and let the universe apply its salve upon your heart. Let go of the fear that keeps holding you in its chains, of anything and anyone that is not contributing to your happiness, your dreams, and your goals.