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All Signs

Dig deep. Don’t settle for anything less than your own inner truth. It’s time to go inward and really discover what makes you tick. This is a journey that will take you to corners of your being that you have not yet explored. Each of us is going to have to face our own prejudice, anger, blame, shame, and all of those uncomfortable truths that we have been trying to hide both from ourselves and from the world.

The problem is that our tolerance for oppression, condemnation, for being categorized, shaped and boxed has been worn down to expose a raw and open wound that is our underlying truth.  We will continue to feel restless in our own skin and in the world around us if we can’t be who we really are.

There are certain laws in the universe, certain expressions of self that are innate to our beings. Nature shows us this every day: the earth circles the sun, night follows day, death is followed by re-birth, summer must turn to fall, winter to spring, and on and on it goes. Scientists are learning more and more about the interconnectedness and interdependence that exists within nature, like how trees communicate through mycorrhizal networks for example, and it will become no longer practical or logical to see ourselves or as others as isolated and separate. Our cultural beliefs are being challenged. The truth is being exposed by the open eyes of science and our own need to be whole, true, and unique to ourselves, yet connected as a species.

You might be thinking this is all well and good, but it’s such a big and vague perspective and how could it possibly apply to your everyday life?

This is all you really have to know: let your inner light shine, set out to conquer your low self-esteem issues, and stay open to the opportunities for positive and joyous change in your life. If you keep your truth hidden, if you can’t face your demons and welcome them home to heal, your goals will continue to be met by obstacles that will continue to be insurmountable.

And last, but not least, forgive yourself and others. Let go of harmful perceptions and beliefs and stay open to new ideas and ways of being, both within yourself and in the world around you. Let change take place.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

You’ve decided to throw off the robes of isolation; you’re not buying that self-perpetuating story anymore. You finally find it too restricting, and you’re ready to meet the world head on, to create new experiences for yourself, and challenge what you had previously believed was possible. This is a big breakthrough for you. You should celebrate and congratulate yourself. For once it feels like the universe is on your side and you are actually experiencing magic: your faith in other human beings is increasing (sometimes this confuses you), opportunities seem to fall into your lap, and it feels easier to face those truths about yourself that you have kept hidden for so long.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

You will be going through a kind of rebirth over the next while, Taurus. Mostly this will be a reassessment of your current situation. Are you well suited to what you are doing? Are you surrounded by the kind of people who inspire you and with whom you feel you can share ideas as well as create? You’re sick of suppressing your own being for the sake of others and so now you are determined to cast off anything and anyone that restricts or binds your sense of freedom. Don’t act rashly though, OK? Do the inner work that is required. Be real with yourself. There is no need to create conflict just because you need to change. Move through this time of transformation with a positive and compassionate heart. Learn to see how you fit into the whole while still allowing yourself the ability to be, and express, your true self.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

You can’t do anything about what the world is throwing at you, so don’t bother trying. Instead focus on your own inner growth. You want the world to see you in a certain light, don’t you? You want to be respected in the minds of community members, friends, loved ones, and clients. But to truly attain this kind of status, you must hold strong to your values and stick to your goals. You must also see that all those roadblocks you’ve been hitting aren’t really about you, and by thinking they are you are only restricting yourself, a.k.a wallowing in useless self-pity. You’ve done a lot of things you think you should feel guilty for, but those things are in the past and you should be focussed on the future and who you want to be now. What really matters to you? Where does your moral compass sit at this stage in your life? Allow your actions and the choices you make to illuminate your beauty and worth.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Past patterns will no longer serve you. You must finally let this message sink in. Get rid of any thinking that keeps you restricted and bound to past behaviours. Think outside the box, don’t be afraid to be creative even if others tell you that your ideas couldn’t possibly work, or that they are too far outside the norm to be considered “good”. Real change is possible right now. You’ve been working hard on your own personal growth, more than you ever have before, and now you can reap the rewards. Don’t miss out on open doors of opportunity because you are too afraid to step through into a whole new world. Instead, close your eyes and jump. Keep your inner awareness, the knowing Self within you, focussed on your dream, your ideal, the goal you’ve been working toward.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Listen to that inner voice of yours, Leo. Good things are coming your way, but first you must go inward. Meditate on your connection with all of Self: with your family, friends, co-workers, with the earth, nature and the universe as a whole. You know there are certain aspects of your life that need to be transmuted, don’t you? If you’re not aware of these areas that require change, I suggest you pay closer attention. If you can’t acknowledge those aspects of your life that are out of alignment and work to bring them into wholeness within your being, you will not be able to move on. Doing this work will require a certain amount of letting go, which might be painful or scary, depending on your attitude. But please don’t worry, letting go merely translates to the opening of doors that you did not previously know existed.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

New understandings about the direction of your life, and what choices are best for both your long and short-term goals, will come to you through grace, innocence, change, and an open mind. In other words, don’t assume you know everything. Try to meet every challenging situation with grace and acceptance. Be open to the change that is taking place both within you and in the external reality of your life. New possibilities will present themselves when you are compassionate and empathetic to others’ points of view. These possibilities will disappear if you are inflexible and narrow minded. Your plans should be viewed only as guidelines, otherwise disappointment will be the name of the game.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

It’s time for action. You know what I’m talking about. It’s no longer logical for you to sit back and wait for opportunity to knock on your door; you’re going to have to get off your butt and go get it for yourself. Put a smile on your face and get creative. It’s very important that you allow for new ways of thinking and doing. To conquer your fears about this try to maintain a positive attitude. In other words, stop moping around and feeling sorry for yourself. Doing so only perpetuates that story you tell yourself about how nothing good ever happens, that you are all alone, or that everyone else has it better than you. No, if you want positive experiences in your life, you’re going to have to go out there and create them for yourself.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

If you feel like your life is stagnant and like no matter what you do you can’t seem accomplish anything, it’s because you’re not listening to your intuition. Get it? Listen to your gut. Literally. Somewhere, whether it’s with your significant other, with business partners, or with your own creative or entrepreneurial endeavours, you are compromising in the wrong direction. This compromise is creating stagnation. And you are the only one who can clear out the muck and once again create flow. You are the only one who can rejuvenate the situation or  create clarity in the relationship. Act with integrity, and see yourself as the creator of your own reality. You don’t need to squash the innocence that tentatively reaches out to you from others’ eyes and hearts. You just need to treat that innocence with respect and listen to what it has to say.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Your magic number over the next couple of weeks is 28. For you, 28 symbolizes learning to set boundaries and how to prioritize what really matters to you. Take some time to really get to know what’s going on with these two concepts; how they manifest in your imagination, in your dreams, and out into your everyday life. Through meditating on what really matters you will whittle the chaos in your life back down to a manageable level. Through learning when to say no, and when to say yes, you’ll limit others’ ability to take advantage of you. Through a constant process of self-evaluation you will purge your body, energy, and everyday experience of negativity, and bring about a transformation in how you live and function in your daily life.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Admit it, you have no idea what is going on right now. You’re just sort of going with the flow and hoping that everything will work out OK. This is positive in that you are learning that plans sometimes restrict possibilities, which is important because you are in search of something more than what your life has been up to this point. However, it’s also important that you stay open to the wisdom of others. Those who approach you with advice have valuable information to pass along, and it would be very detrimental to you if you were to dismiss their information out of hand. These bits of advice are signs from the universe, so pay attention to the details, the little things that you might have overlooked in a previous incarnation of yourself. Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference and can change one’s life in the most profound of ways.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Big change is taking place. Your whole life is doing a 180. You are no longer content with how things are and your future is calling you. However, this transformation is mostly an internal one at the moment and not much is happening on the outer planes. But it will, I assure you. For the time being keep most of your thoughts and goals to yourself. Be careful who you share with, and how much you share. You’ll know when the time is right for action, and when it comes you will need to act from a place of wholeness. So take this time to clearly visualize what you want and plan how to make it happen. Allow your dreams to weave and play on the inner realms. Don’t restrict your own thinking or allow others to do so. Make sure you have all the information you need see the whole picture.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

You currently have the self-esteem needed to conquer your dreams. Great success is possible right now. You are able to influence others and recruit them to your cause. Don’t let this go to your head. Instead, stay on course and take things one day at a time. All of this is being made possible because you are successfully integrating the many different parts of yourself, those multiple personalities you walk around with, into your psyche and everyday experience. You are no longer afraid to be who you are and to let that person shine out into the world. However, you mustn’t forget to protect yourself and your vulnerable heart. Be aware and present in each moment, use your powers of intuition and foresight to know who you should trust, how much you should say and when, and to know when to take time alone to recharge your batteries.