Cleanse the heart and mind with winter rains.

All Signs

Well, now that we’re out of Mercury Retrograde, we call all breathe a sigh of relief. But not just because we won’t have to deal with opposing forces within us and in our external world, things messing up, communication going haywire, and having to face our own little demons, but because we will also have a push of universal energy on our side.

Expect to feel inspired, to see your world as a large canvas, upon which you have a multitude of possibilities. Expect to have the energy to start putting some of these possibilities into action, to want to open the doors and step through them with gusto and determination. Those who oppose your choices, or your path, will only fuel your fire and bring you strength. Those who think that you’re jumping too fast, or who want you to revert to the old ways of doing things, will only make you want to fight for the magic you can see on the horizon. Allow yourself to think big, to dismiss the impracticalities and the road blocks and just go for it. Your actions will build momentum and will begin to create the return that you need at this time.

An outgoing and friendly attitude will attract people who can help you achieve your goals. Don’t hide behind your fears and insecurities, don’t hermit on the couch and feel sorry for yourself, get out there and talk about who you are, what you are doing, and consciously ask for help and invite people into your sphere.

We can’t be all and everything. We can’t accomplish our goals on your own. Sometimes we need to ask for help, and we also need to learn how to be organized and deliberate with our everyday actions and the steps that we take toward our goals. Therefore, utilize the talents of others and allow them to utilize yours.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

You’re really in the Valentine’s Day mode, dear Aries. Feeling like love is in the air? Want to get down and groovy with your lover? Need connection and communication more than you usually do? Do you want to tear off the masks and bare your soul? I know you do. So follow that feeling, my friend. Really sink in to that mojo that’s stirring in your loins. Show your significant other, your family and friends, just how much you love them, because this heart expression you’ve got going on isn’t just about sex and romance, it’s also about tapping into the essence of what love means to you. Your soul or Source Self is changing the logic you use to determine your love for someone. It is bringing about healing where love is concerned and showing you that you need to expand your interpretation of it. The wounding you’ve experienced in the past, in terms of your heart, wants to wash away so that you can start with a clean slate and allow for new and wonderful experiences.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

Ok, so, whatever wall you’ve been banging your head on, it’s going to give way. Trust me. But more than that, it will explode outward and create a path for you to follow. Your life wants to be more harmonious, doesn’t it? In other words, you need things to start going your way? Well, it is going to happen. The underlying tension will leave your body, and the feeling that the world is against you will dissipate. Bringing in this balance will mean making a few sacrifices, though. You will need to put a few things on hold; they are simply not ready to happen right now. You are not ready, your life isn’t ready, and your family and friends are not ready. But that’s okay! Because in order to remove the control factors in your life, to lift the influence that a few others have over the direction of your life, you must learn the art of dancing in and out of the smaller plans that make up the grand plan. You must learn to detach yourself from what you think should happen so that change can take place and you can get closer to your goal. Clear as mud?

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Get ready for a reality check. Life isn’t going to feel all that kind over the next while, but if you remember one thing, remember this: Everything that is happening to you is happening for a reason. Don’t let go of that thought. Don’t get confused and wallow is self-pity. This is your learning-time. The world is going to show you what you really look like, and you’re not going to like everything you see. So sit hand-in-hand with your Source Self and pick through the pile of personalities and adopted cultural perceptions you have and throw away the ones that no longer serve you. Learn from the moment. Move around in the world with the assumption that everything has meaning. All you have to do is tap into that underlying meaning and have the integrity to deal with it from a whole and true state of being. And you might want to remember that you are loved. Securing yourself in that knowing will give you strength and sooth your heart.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Have patience with the fits and starts of things. Have patience with yourself. You can’t have the moon and the sun and everything in between all right now in this moment. Okay? You will achieve it, or your version of it, but you have some steps to take before you get there. I know this is frustrating, but take a deep breath and allow yourself to see the logic of it all. First off, you haven’t really decided what you want and what direction you’re heading in, so your intent is not in complete alignment with your head and your heart. Second, the image you have in your head about what your dream looks like is a little off the mark, it’s a little shadowed and skewed. At this time you’re learning how to align your intent, and how to hone your vision. Once you have been able to achieve this balance, you will be able to accomplish tasks and attain short-term goals with much more ease.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Not everything is flowing like it should and you can’t understand why you’re hitting walls no matter where you turn. The reason? You’ve got too many things going on, and some of them will have to be put on hold. It’s time to sit down and pick apart the details of your short-term plans and analyze their effectiveness when it comes to your long-term goals. Try to get out of your head and into your gut. Remember why you are doing what you are doing, and hold firm to your morals and values. Remember that being accountable is important to you, as is quality. Plus, there is no need to rush into things. There is time enough to make whatever it is that you are doing work, and work well. It would be a good idea to consciously protect yourself energetically. Recognize that you are vulnerable because you are delving inward to seek the truth about what you want and who you are in order to move forward in your life. Protecting yourself energetically will enable you to avoid feeling overwhelmed, pulled in too many directions, and will keep you from feeling like you’re going nuts.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

You’ve got to slow down. There are too many things happening in your life and you’re finding it hard to keep up. Have you noticed this has started to affect your well-being? You’re tired and worn out. The main contributing factor to this feeling, besides the fact that you’re juggling a million things, is the tight grip of control you have around your creative self or being. You are too worried about making mistakes. You are overly concerned with what you think others will think of you. The lesson right now is: Let go. Trust that there is a bigger story. Trust that no matter what you do, you are doing the right thing. Let your mind wander and give freedom to your creative impulses. Your subconscious mind wants to work with your conscious mind to create your unique kind of beauty. So whether your writing up a resume, a blog post, working on a proposal, or painting on a canvas, trust your instincts and stop doubting yourself.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Smile. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and appreciate all that you have in your life. Joy wants to fill you, joy and harmony. You need this. You need to feel light. You need to have a spring in your step and not a care in the world. So celebrate what feels good. Surrender to peace, ease, and tranquility. And whatever you’re passionate about, whatever wants to burst from your heart and will out into the world with a flourish of colour and texture and meaning, let it move. Let it be an adventure of trial and error, let it be a series of lessons that are learned through the act of play. Letting loose the passion that you feel, giving it expression in your life and honouring that it exists within you, will open more space for the harmony and joy you are so craving.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

That burden you’re carrying around, it looks pretty heavy. Do you think you’re ready to set it down? To let it go? If you are, you’ll have to let the light of your own beauty touch upon the deep dark that has been haunting you. Just do me one favour, give yourself the benefit of the doubt for just two days. Trust that you deserve love, affection, to be creatively inspired, and for others to value what you say and who you are. Trust that these things are already happening, if you just allow yourself to feel them. But you also have to trust that you are more than capable of dealing with the drama that others throw your way. The social, and thus narrow, values that others like to throw in your face. You know you’re going to be judged for setting down the burden you carry. Everyone and their dog is going to have an opinion about it. Right? But that’s not what matters, and you are able to deflect these opinions and judgements and carry on with your own unique song. You just have to be brave enough to sing it.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

The best response you could have to the stress would be to realize that you are going to have to compromise on a few issues. There needs to be some give and take with those you love, it can’t always be your way all the time. Focus on taking care of your home, your body, your family. Putter in the garden, do a spring cleaning of your kitchen and bathroom, and spend some time reading on the couch. Dispel negative and over analytical thoughts by opening your perception to every angle of the situation at hand and the bigger picture of your life. Use this state to find compassion for the other and see their point of view.  You might just find that the stress goes away because you’ve experienced evidence that things only get better when you co-create with friends and loved ones.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

You’re very clear these days about what you aspire to, what drives you beneath everything you do and everything you are. But even though this is true, things aren’t going how they were supposed to. There seems to be a lot of drama or red tape you have to deal with and work around. You think you see a path to take, but when you start in its direction something happens to get in your way. To deal with this, you really need to get into your Jedi Master mode. Be objective, be analytical of yourself, really push for what is right and be aware and pre-emptive about what is wrong, for you and you alone. Be careful about the amount of distraction you surround yourself with. This is part of your overall problem when it comes to staying focussed and achieving what you dream. You need to create some inner silence in order to really hear what your Self is trying to tell you.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Life feels very full and beautiful right now. You want to celebrate this beauty with others. To show them how easy it is to just go with the flow and be fulfilled because life is just waiting for us. Utilize and harness this feeling. And I know is sounds crazy and counter-intuitive, but use it to turn your eye inward. Really analyze why you are on such a high right now, why everything feels so good. It’s not that it’s a bad thing, it’s just that there’s more going on than you currently realize. This high occurred because you already began looking inward; something triggered you into self-reflection. You were thinking about your past and how you have become who you are now and a bunch of conflicting and crazy-making emotions surged up inside. It is only logical that these emotions are going to continue to seek a way to be expressed and healed, so try your best to have compassion for yourself and to remember what you know about beauty and the moment; about the ecstasy of life, and allow these emotions to run their course so you can move on.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Draw from your inner strength and use your smarts. Observe how others navigate through life and achieve their goals and use that information to be more in control of your own reality. Don’t give in to the temptation to tire out or procrastinate. You have many allies, people that love you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or to find ways that you can co-create with these people. Your goals will be greatly furthered by this kind of interaction and magic will be able to come into your life. And drawing on your inner strength and owning how strong your intent is, how brightly your will shines, will enable you to see that you will be more effective if you cut back on the amount of projects and goals you currently have on your plate.