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Lunar Eclipse, August 7 (Visible in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa)

Total Solar Eclipse, August 21 (Visible in North America, Central America, and Northern South America)

Photo by Tamu Miles

Whoa! Two eclipses in one month! A lunar on August 7, and a solar on August 21. And yup, you guessed it, there is going to be a lot of emotion flying around.

The energy of this lunar eclipse is all about releasing anger to make room for receiving the harvest that naturally comes from hard work and perseverance.

Basically, life is going to try to trick you into realizing the harmony that already is present.

Let that sink in for a second. The harmony and peace you are longing for has already been created, you just have to align yourself with it. To get there, you will need to move with grace, thoughtfulness, and an open heart.

You might be justified in your anger, whether it’s directed at a spouse, a boss, or the general state of the world, but reacting in anger won’t do you any good. Instead, listen to the universal Mother within you. What is her advice? I bet she’s telling you to channel that anger into building the good you want to see in the world. Into choosing compassion over aggression, and into creatively solving the problems that arise in your everyday life and in the world around you.

But she will also be telling you to see the world for what it is. Don’t get trapped by your own illusions or the false stories that others might try to spin. Be brave enough to act on your dreams, to do what you feel, to take a leap of faith in YOURSELF. See your anger for what it really is: an inability to 1. be who you truly are or fit into this world, and 2. to make a career out of what truly makes you happy.

What all of this really means is that the lunar eclipse is teaching us to be alert, cognizant, and aware of ourselves, our environment, and the people that make up our communities and our world.

To be truly aware is a funny thing. It means that we have to see all sides of the argument, that we have to take the good with the bad, and we have to maintain balance. Right now this is extremely important. We are flooded with negativity and intensity on a daily basis and for some it’s hard to stay positive, and for others the only solution appears to be lashing in order to protect some sense of security and stability.

We’re still stuck in old ways of thinking, and to some extent all of us are carrying around prejudice and judgement about the “other”. But our souls aren’t going to let us get away with this anymore, and in some cases we will have to be tricked into seeing the bigger picture, or the other’s point of view. We will be forced to face our prejudice and see that we are in fact no different than anyone else. These lessons might be a little painful at times, but if we learn from them we will achieve greater harmony with our surroundings and with life in general.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Your ideas and effort are starting to bear fruit. You can feel that you are ready and that not much can get in your way. You are full of energy and get-up-and-go. The only issue will be that of quieting the multitude of voices in your head. Take time for meditation and quiet, for listening to your own knowing. This will help you stay on track. It will help you to make the right decisions instead of ones made in haste and out of a false sense of urgency. Use this time wisely. You want to keep building on what you have already worked so hard to achieve, so don’t burn yourself out. I know if feels like you have an endless supply of energy, but if you don’t eat right, get enough sleep, and have time set aside each day for you, all that work could end up being for nought.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

OK, time to pull back. You need a rest and you need to be gentle to yourself. I know you already know this to be true, so there’s no escaping it and pretending that you should just keep going even though you’re exhausted. Besides, there are a few things that you need to mull over in your quiet time. A few issues that need you to tap into your inner knowing in order to deal with them, to allow your subconscious the time and freedom it needs to work them out. Plus, the sunshine in your belly just needs to be able to rejuvenate itself. It’s burning a little low these days, and you want to be able to give your all, don’t you?

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

The period of breakthrough continues for you, Gemini. Drink deep from the water of life that is filling your soul at this time. You feel more playful, you can see the positive in situations where once you only saw negativity and defeat. You are learning to change that attitude, you are starting to understand that even when there is opposition or confrontation, there is a way to find resolution. This doesn’t mean that you are supposed to run away from confrontation. It means that you have to face it head on, get to the heart of the matter, and work toward change and reconciliation. Use your breath when you feel overwhelmed. Consciously breathe in the life force of your soul and the universe and breathe out negative and self sabotaging thoughts. Do your best to stay positive and open to spontaneity.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

OK, listen up. You have the power and strength to accomplish a lot right now. So how are you going to use that power and strength? The universe is trying to send you messages. Have you received them? Do you know what they’re about? Let’s see, have you been hurting yourself more than usual lately? Being a bit more of a klutz? Have you been tired? Have you been unnecessarily grouchy with others? I bet you can guess what I’m going to say. That’s right, you need to slow down. You don’t need to plunge so headlong into what you are doing that you forget about self-care. Plus, this is a delicate time and you have to handle it with care and integrity. Treat the dream inside you with the respect it deserves. It’s up to you alone whether you create a constructive or destructive effect.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

So I know you’re thinking, “how the hell am I going to make this happen when this co-worker/family member/friend is making things so difficult for me?” Well, you can do it, that’s the main thing to remember. But in order to do so you’re going to have to surrender to the fact that this other person is part of the equation. They are here, whether you like it or not. Without them, you cannot achieve your goal. You are going through a transformative phase. When the transformation is complete things will look very different than they do now. And trust me, you will find yourself enjoying the harvest that is owed to you. However, you can’t get through this alone. That person or situation that is blocking your path is essential to the outcome. Your soul is finding new expression as you learn to temper the strident individualism (or “independence”) of your nature.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Lately things have been a little strained and difficult, but that is about to change. Suddenly there is an ability to put aside differences and seek common ground. Things that were not achievable before because of stagnant or blocked energy, are now within reach. Communication will open up and you will be able to put your energy toward constructive and positive purposes. Part of the reason for this change is that you have been able to look at the situation with fresh eyes. Something has changed your perspective in that you no longer see the situation as set in stone. There are a multitude of reasons for another’s behaviour and you have realized that you should not assume to know what those reasons are.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You wanted to create magic in your life, right? You wanted to shake things up a bit, force the universe to surprise you and help you believe in the wonder of it all, didn’t you? Well, the universe is responding. The key to accessing this magic is to seek inner truth. Assume nothing. Try to free yourself from prejudice when judging situations or people. Allow a free exchange of ideas and be open to the validity of another person’s truth, even if you find yourself hard-pressed to accept their version of reality. Your soul is working hard to temper you ego. Once you really get this you’ll be able to see the magic the universe is sending you and you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you come to understand how real magic is delivered.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

I know you’re thinking, “what the fuck is going on?” You were on a roll, things were looking good, and now you are having to deal with issues you thought had been resolved ages ago. It might help if you think of this as just another level you have to conquer before you can advance. This current level involves letting certain parts of your life, your belief systems, and perhaps even people and situations, fall away. There is a cosmic reordering taking place on a soul level. It is forcing you to make space for a realignment of the many different aspects of yourself. The parts of your Self that are polar opposite are trying to come together to create something new. This doesn’t have to be a painful process, in fact your Source Self wants to bring you abundance. The eternal YOU want to show the human YOU the benefits of accepting and integrating all that you are. Any pain you are experiencing comes from your unwillingness to let the old die away and the realignment of self take place.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Others are going to continue to seek you out because of the unique talents that you possess. However, you might have to set them straight as they might be a little confused about what it is you do or know, exactly. Don’t get scornful or uppity (don’t let your ego bully its way to the forefront of your personality), as these people are genuinely seeking wisdom and help, and they have turned to you. So respond to them with compassion and by tapping into your true inner knowing. Centre yourself and make sure you access your own divine consciousness before espousing knowledge. And remember that even though this time may be difficult in some ways, it will bring you much beauty in return. What you put out will come back to you. Right now you are encouraging spring growth so that you can see fall harvest.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

The laws of the universe require that you do some letting go right now. Let go and let be. Your only “job”, as it were, is to protect what truly matters. Things like family and the innocent. And by that I mean don’t get lost in the superficial. How much you possess, the things you own, the house you live in, the car you drive, all of these things don’t really matter. What does matter is the pure tenderness of heartfelt connection, the feeling you get when a kindred spirit touches your soul. If you remember these things, then you will be recognized for your talents and great things will be possible. You have an ability to move between different social spheres, to bridge the gaps that exist in perception and understanding. Use this talent for the greater good. Use this time to forge new partnerships and create a lasting foundation for future endeavours.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

All your old ideas about things (relationships especially) are too narrow and have become archaic. You already know this, but now the trick is to let all of those ideas and beliefs fall away so that rebirth to take place within you. Be gentle and kind with those you love and in every situation in your life. Allow compassion and empathy to be your guide. You will notice, if you do this, that you are actually be gathering strength and resources. Those others will fill you with something you didn’t even know you were lacking, and this something will be exactly the resource you need at a later date.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Your future self is talking to you. And your past self, and your universal self, and all of the souls of the beloved that are connected to you around the world. Please take the time to listen. Let that fear go and remember your worth. You have value, a unique point of view that is needed. So don’t hide behind illusory ideas of inadequacy. The reason you are experiencing fear is that you can see with your inner sight that things really are in alignment and that you can accomplish if you just put your mind to it. So trust those inner voices, those voices from the future and the past. They are providing you with valuable information and inner knowing. Even if the outside world would like to squash your self-esteem, remember that’s only because you see things only too clearly and those others are threatened by their own magnificence.