All Signs

In case you haven’t noticed, spring is in full swing at the moment and a lot of change is taking place in the landscape around us. Spring blossoms are bursting forth, bulbs are blooming, and a lush green is returning to the landscape (well, if you live in British Columbia, Canada it is. I guess Ontario will have to wait a bit longer).  The point is earth is moving along in its season cycles, and we are too. There’s a sense of restlessness within our hearts, and for some of us, in our feet and knees as well. We want to get on with things, we’re a little too impatient, a little too excitable.

Don’t be fooled though, now is not the time to make major decisions or jump to rash conclusions. I know this sounds against the grain of your instinct, and perhaps even your rational, but hear me out.

Right now, you’re like that bud bursting forth on the cherry tree in your neighbourhood: you have to flower before you can bear fruit. And in this time, you need to pay special attention to a couple of things:

• What is life is throwing your way that is forcing you to face negative or unhealthy perspectives, paths, and attitudes within you?
• What is going on in your dreamtime? I mean daydream/space-out time as well as sleeping dreamtime. Your psyche is using your dreams to work out issues that your ego has tied up and left for dead on a back road somewhere down memory lane.

To give you the energy you need to do the emotional and spiritual work required your body and energy are drawing huge amounts of nutrients from the world around you. That means you need to eat right, get enough sleep, and pay attention to who you surround yourself with and how much you take on. To deal with the raw emotions that want to move, the moods that seem so erratic, consider writing down your dreams in a journal. Use an activity like this to help you process and become in sync with  the changing landscape of your inner self. Just let the process take place and see how your perspective changes over the next while.

Also, it’s important right now to take moments for silence. Stop distracting yourself with your electronic devices, pull away from media influence, and try to cut down on your television intake. Just let yourself have time with your thoughts and emotions and try to hear the silence through them. Doing so is important as you are building reserves for later, you are literally filling yourself up with emotional, mental, and physical food and energy for the tasks that lay ahead of you as you grow from flower to fruit to harvest.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Hey you! Yeah you, with that positive attitude, keep it up! You’re doing great. You’ve got it figured out right now. Well, at least when it comes to a positive life perspective you do. You’ve decided that shit happens and the only way to deal with it is through joy and cheerfulness; through a positive and upbeat attitude. Part of the reason you’re able to be so damned cheerful about everything right now is because you are able to see the big picture, to look into the future of things and see that it’s all going to be okay. You’re also filled with new ideas and you feel like anything is possible. Go for it. You can do it. Just watch, you’ll see that you are inspiring your fellow human beings along the way.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

It sounds cliche, but through meditation you will find the information you need about how to move forward with your desire to co-create with others. Your main focus right now is both the gathering and preserving of resources and energy. You’re thinking long-term and you’ve got a plan. The only place where the plan lacks, is how to engage with others. Don’t worry, it will come to you, the door to the solutions will present itself to you, you just have to stay alert. So listen to yourself, take time to gather your thoughts and not be distracted. Learn to be at peace with yourself and to calm the inner fires that rage within you so that you can hear your inner knowing.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

You’ve got some keen insight going on right now, Gemini. You aren’t fooled by people who try to hide their motives, their pain, and their deepest secrets. However, it is very important that you do not use this intuitive knowledge to hold on to past injustices that have been done to you. Right now you have to learn to let go of grudges you may hold, as well as any egotistical or alienating feelings and motives within yourself. If you don’t do this work, you are going to miss out on the fulfillment that wants to come your way and you will continue to experience the heavy sorrow that has been weighing on your heart.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Be prepared to get industrious! Busy bee, that’s what you’ll be! You will have to conquer some anxiety and the feeling of being overwhelmed, but you’ll be okay. Prioritize, plan, see the stages of your work for what they are, and be very practical about what you take on in any given day. Don’t try to overdo it, or you’ll sabotage yourself and perpetuate the personal perception that says you aren’t smart enough, don’t have enough talent, and that you certainly don’t deserve success. We both know that this story is a load of B.S., right? Come on, my friend! Remember that you are acting from an inner, pure morality; a place within yourself that feels part of something, that is aligned with the health and well-being of everyone you love and care about. You are a sign that has reincarnated itself many times on this planet, learn to listen to the knowing that this truth brings you.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

The universe wants to fill you up with soul food. Really. Pay attention to your dreams, become aware of how your energy arcs out from your being and seeks for knowledge, magic, and connection with all of Self. In other words, you are not going to want to be terribly busy right now. In fact, sitting on your couch reading a book or basking in the spring sun with a drink sounds pretty darn good, doesn’t it? But wait a minute, don’t let your brain get you all messed up about this, don’t let it start telling you that you’re lazy. That’s not the truth at all. You’re doing very important work, or you could be if you let yourself. Weave your world, set your intent, move mountains with your energy. The active, practical action will come later. Right now you are building a city of joy and possibilities in your soul.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Well, in case you didn’t know it, there’s a lot of change taking place in your life right now. If you’re looking for a sign as to whether or not you are on the right track, this is it. Though you are experiencing bouts of schizophrenia, you are still achieving you goal/s. Don’t worry about those moments where you can’t tell if you’re coming or going, or a different part of yourself responds and later you can’t remember why the hell you did “this” action, or said “this” thing to someone. It’ll all come out in the wash. Don’t be afraid to act. You have an alignment going on right now between your soul, your mind, and the universe: as long as you keep your intent clear and bearing in mind the needs and desires of your loved ones, you will be able to achieve what you are aiming for. Just know that when this process has completed itself you will be a different person; you will have changed. And this will be for the better.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

I’m afraid the lesson you’ve chosen to learn right now is coming at you as a bit of a slap in the face. You want to feel love, joy, and connection (in fact you feel a little lost right now; nowhere to set anchor, so to speak), but your ideas about how this should happen are getting in the way of you actually achieving it. There’s a truth to how the love and joy and connection will show up, and you’ve stubbornly distanced yourself from it so your soul has rigged up a lesson to snap you back to reality. Remember: you chose this lesson through your actions and your intent, so however it shows up know that you have no-one else to blame. The more you make an effort to shed your prejudices and judgements, the more you will be able to develop an unbiased and holistic point of view. Stay focussed on the purity of your desire for joy and love.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Logic and self-awareness dictate that you need to be gentle on yourself right now. I know it sounds a little overwhelming and scary, but you can allow space for rejuvenation and healing. You know that you need to find ways to feed your body, mind, and soul, but you don’t know what they are. Try to remember that your fear isn’t real; you’ve created it because your are hesitant to embracing the genius in your weirdness. Follow your innocence, and trust the universe is bringing you what you need. The part of you that feels like the outsider when it comes to the rest of the world is working toward healing and discovering a new sense of wholeness or completion. On a practical level, don’t use force to achieve your goals, instead utilize your gentle side and trust your instincts.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

A sense of balance, that’s what you are trying to achieve at this time. You’ve got a lot on your plate and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by it all, so buckle down and take the time to get back to the basics. Eliminate, prioritize, and see how fast your self esteem builds. No longer will you be stuck in a “no can do” attitude, instead you’ll begin to be filled with a “Yes, I can!” attitude. Eliminating excess plans and responsibility will free you up to truly experience the wonder that is your life right now. Look around you, there’s some pretty cool stuff going on, isn’t there? Lot’s of potential for more cool stuff, too. Seize the day, my friend! You got this!

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Okay, dear Capricorn, you’d better pay attention. Energy is moving and things are happening and you are ready whether you think you are or not. You’ll find that your perception of things—your long-held beliefs, prejudices and judgements—will be challenged and will begin to fall away like so much dead skin. This will make you a bit cranky—nobody likes their ego to be challenged—but if you can accept that your soul is delivering some tough love you’ll have an easier time accepting the lesson and learning from it. A lot of love wants to come your way, and with it solutions to problems you haven’t yet been able to solve. Keep your eyes open for kindred heart and for experiences that expand your perception of what love is.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

The moon, she is calling you, dear Aquarius. Can you hear her? A transformation is on its way, you’re weaving your cocoon as we speak. Unfortunately, you’ve got a few lessons to learn along the way and it’s going to be a bit of a bumpy ride. Your best plan is to honestly re-assess your life. Look at your strengths and weaknesses, remain calm, and stay alert and observant. It’s okay to seek solitude right now as it will allow you to bypass a lot of drama that doesn’t need to involve itself in your life. You’ve got no control over what is being thrown at you, so you might as well reduce your risk of being hit by random debris. Bear in mind that this transformation is just the beginning. By the end of the year the process will see you looking at life in a different light, so buckle in and ready yourself for the long haul. I promise it will be worth it.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Stand strong in your integrity, Pisces. You’ve been jumping the gun again and you need to back off and let things take their natural course. You can count on the loyalty of your loved ones to back you up as you walk along this path of intent you have set for yourself, but you can’t take anything for granted. This is a difficult time because you have to both work to bring order to the chaos of your life and learn to let go and adapt to a lot of change. New ideas and ways of doing things will continue to be a constant norm, so you might as well surrender to it. Work to let go of past perceptions, longings, and ways of doing things. You are here now, and the past no longer serves you.