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All Signs

It’s time to make way for the new, folks. Time to clean out emotional baggage, let go of grudges and anger, and release ourselves from old views that diminish us or hold us back from doing what calls to our hearts and what makes us feel whole. It’s time to look at the world through eyes of innocence; to realize that our perceptions are not necessarily truth and that truth has a different meaning to each person. If we are able to come from this place of innocence, we will allow room for growth and true change. Things that seemed impossible before, will become viable and realistic alternatives to the compromises we had previously settled on.

Think of it this way. The earth and nature show us that there are natural cycles to everything. Right now, in the northern hemisphere, the cold of winter has stripped the land of vibrancy and growth and nature sleeps and waits for the sun and warmth to return. But spring is not far off, and if nature believed that winter would never end, if nature got stuck in the perception that cold and sleep and the death of last year’s growth was the end-all and be-all of existence, then when spring did arrive and the ground began to thaw, instead of growth there would be stagnation and rot.  Instead of vibrant new buds that reached for the sky there would be twisted and diseased abnormalities that could only reach for darkness and a place to hide.

So bust free of your limited perceptions of yourself and the world around you. See things for their potential, their wonder, and their uniqueness, and celebrate the growth that is to come.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Come on, Aries, be the rebel that you are! You can do this! Your soul, psyche, SourceSelf are helping you the best they can. You are on your side! Do you know how powerful that is? Don’t believe the negativity that keeps trying to dominate your perception, don’t buy into the conflict that makes you believe the world is against you. But don’t worry, if you can’t do this all on your own the universe will send you all the signs you need to help you move on and create wholeness in your life. It will even trick you if it has to. So try doing things differently, take risks and put your heart out there even though you are not sure you should. I promise you won’t regret it.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

Life is looking pretty good right now. You feel like you’re in your groove. You’ve got a handle on your everyday reality and you could very well relax into complacency. Beware, though. If you pay close attention you’ll notice that there is beginning to be a myriad of things that are scrambling for your attention. This could be family, creative projects, things to do with work, or all of the above. It’s not your job to hide away from these things and pretend they don’t exist. It is your job, however, to hold space for them, stay in your integrity, and use your stability and inner knowing to channel abundance to them. It may not feel like it, because you’ve already worked so hard to get where you are, but you are at the beginning of something and in order to make this something last and be prosperous, you have to lay a proper foundation.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Want success in your life? Feel like the universe is against you? Well, there is a simple solution, if you’re ready to hear it. First off you have to have some faith in the universe. In fact you must assume that the universe is talking to you at all times, sending you signs, resources, and circumstances. Many of these are in the form of lessons. Because of this, the second thing you must do is try to act from your innocence, not the culturally programmed and damaged places within you. Assume you don’t know anything; get your ego out of the way and approach the world with as few filters as you can. And the third and final thing you must do is see things in their relative scale. In other words, nothing is as bad as you think it is, and there is no one thing/person/situation that is going to “save” you.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Stick to the path, Cancer. Just take it one day at a time, and don’t plan too far into the future. You have a lot of support, so don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. You know you’re not out of the woods yet, but you can also see that you are making progress. Just look back at where you were even six months ago. Aren’t you proud of yourself? When you need spiritual strength and guidance, look to the moon. She is sending you messages in your dreams and you will find, if you pay attention, that your psychic or intuitive powers are quite tuned in and accurate right now. If you give yourself the gift of meditation and stillness, you will be able to see into your future and find more peace with the path that you are on.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Like Taurus, things are looking pretty good for you right now. There is an abundance of love, family, and material wealth (this does not mean you are going to win the lottery), in your life. Everything is working out how you planned it, or how it should, according to your inner dreamer. Enjoy this time, but don’t take it for granted. Keep to your integrity. Remember that sharing what you have, and sharing of yourself, are both important in order to maintain spiritual and emotional balance. That ego can be a bitch when it gets out of control, you know? The universe can use it to slap you in the face and cause life to fall apart and look like crap.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Family is going to be hard to deal with these days. There will be complicated issues, especially with significant others or exes. There will be misunderstandings with parents and children and and at times you might just feel like you want to pull your hair out. But don’t give up. This too shall pass and all of this frustration is just a way of clearing the pipes and letting go of old patterns. First off, surrender to the fact that you cannot do anything about it. Second, practice patience. Tap into the eternal mother that lives within us all, and try to see things from others’ perspectives as much as you can. And third, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Make sure you are getting time alone, eating properly, and doing things that bring you a sense of accomplishment and joy. This last one is really important. Imagine what would happen if you ran out of energy to deal with all of this drama. Not good, right?

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You know the saying, “pick your battles”? That’s right, Libra. Now is not the time and you don’t want to pick the “battles” that present themselves to you right now. You can’t do anything about the obstacles that keep throwing themselves in your path. The best you can do is blend into the world around you and hope the bullseye doesn’t land on you. Well, that and get in touch with your emotions (and we all know how much you love that idea). But seriously, you have an opportunity to become more emotionally intelligent right now. Pay attention to your body, where does emotion sit when it starts to move, what happens in your body when you are confronted with a frustrating, challenging, or even shocking experience? If you track this movement and don’t clamp down with denial, you will learn much. Also pay attention to the support and understanding you already have around you. Stop gazing at the green grass on the other side of the fence and start paying attention to your own yard and the beauty that it holds just for you.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

It’s time to get off your butt and to start walking your talk. Remember that you are the creator of your reality and whining isn’t going to get you anywhere. I know you’ve been feeling disappointed lately, like nothing ever goes your way, and this in turn makes you just want to sit on the couch and do nothing because fuck the world anyway. But what kind of excuse is that? What if all that crap you’ve had to deal with was in fact lessons in disguise? Are you truly going to tell yourself that you don’t need to learn anything? That you’ve got it all figured out and the rest of the world is wrong or inferior? That’s quite a lot of ego going on there, don’t you think? So how about you start from square one and begin building what you want. Put out there what you would like to receive. And slough off some of that cynicism. It’ll do you good.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

You are faced with an impossible situation. Someone or something is trying to block your path. You could meeting this energy with fists raised, ready to do battle, but that would most certainly backfire on you and you will have learned nothing in the process. Instead, face this challenge head-on. Stay strong in your integrity and inner knowing and do what is right, for everyone involved. Protect yourself energetically by pretending that you can erect a protective layer around your heart. But also protect the truth and purity of the relationship and both hearts that are involved. You’re going to have to stay strong; don’t expect an easy or quick resolution. But when resolution does take place it will be most joyful. A mutual understanding will take place. You and this other—loved one or business partner—will open new levels within your relationship.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

If you have been wanting to move, start a new job, or go back to school now is the time. At this time you are aligned in heart, body, and soul and you have an ability to be the seer or the shaman. You can see into your future as well as into other people and situations with clarity and knowing. You will find that you have a keen sense for knowing what the right move is for you; what will work to your advantage and what will not, and where you should direct the majority of your attention. Know your limits, though. You have a goal you want to reach, so keep it in mind. Don’t get carried away. You’ve got to build this goal from the ground up, so stay humble and pay attention to the details.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

It’s a great time for relationships for you, Aquarius. Healing is talking place between you and those you have lost touch with for whatever reason, and you are meeting new people who are fast becoming friends. I would recommend that you don’t just sit at the top of your heart with this one and think that everything is just fine and dandy though. You are still going to have to work at healing those relationships that have been marred by misunderstanding and anger in the past. It’s just that there is an opportunity right now, an energetic bridge that won’t last forever. So take advantage of it. And keep your anger in check. You might be triggered, or you might just be flippant, either way if you are not careful you will cause more damage instead of allowing for the healing that wants to take place.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

The universe is tapping on your shoulder. Magic is wanting to come your way. That longing for a sense of totality is waiting to be fulfilled. All you have to do is get your head out of the clouds and do it. Decide. Stop sitting on the fence. Take this horoscope as a sign that you should do whatever it is that you are mulling over in that little head of yours. It’s OK if you have made mistakes over the past few weeks or a month, just learn from them and move on. There is no one else to blame but yourself, but blame is not the point. Getting on with your dreams is.