All Signs

Partial Solar Eclipse Feb. 15, 2018

Prayer for Fulfillment. Photo by Tamu Miles

So, you’re in a real hurry to see results, are you? Things aren’t happening fast enough? You’re sick of just trying to keep your head above water? Well, get used to it.

If the last couple of months have taught us anything, it’s that we all still have a lot of learning and growing to do, and even though we may be on the right track, we are not going to get away with things being easy.

Patience is required.

The way to fulfillment, the way to brining abundance into our lives, is to pay attention to the details, to remember that we create our own realities, and we need to take time to listen deeply to the silence that resides within. Just because you’re running really fast, doesn’t mean you’re going to get anywhere.

This means that we still have to be vigilant. We can’t spend too long in self pity or in thinking we deserve to spend money or laze on the couch for two days straight. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, if you fall into this thinking/behaviour, shit starts to hit the fan real quick. All of a sudden there’s a million problems to solve, not enough money to take care of reality, and too much work to do.

So when you do take time for yourself (which is always important) make sure that it includes sacred time and introspection and that you budget how much money you really can afford to spend. This is important to remember.

Also, be patient with yourself, your process, and others around you. Stay in your integrity and try not to react. Instead, try to maintain a broader perspective and remember that you will eventually accomplish abundance and the ability to not-have-to-stay-on-top-of-it-all-the-time.

In the meantime, accept the lessons the universe is tossing your way. You don’t have any other choice.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

You are venturing into uncharted territory, Aries. Please keep this in mind. You think you know, but you don’t. You really have no idea, and when you try to assert yourself, to claim that you do know, you’ll find that you are only met with negativity. Things won’t go right, you’ll hurt yourself, you won’t get the resources you need. That kind of thing. So stay grounded in your big picture, the wider goal, and remember that in the minute details of everyday life you must embrace your innocence, and assume nothing. Ask lots of questions, look for new ways to solve problems. Try not to get lost in thinking that the world is against you. Because that’s not it at all. You are being asked to shift your perspective so that you can achieve your goals. And one other thing. Be really careful with money and energy resources right now. Don’t buy what you don’t need, and don’t let others take what you can’t give.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

Out of all the signs, you have it the easiest right now. You’re in a current state of “go with the flow and let the universe take care of you.” However, it’s not all just sitting back and enjoying the ride. You also have to walk with gentle footsteps, with honour and gratefulness. Each time you experience love and playfulness with others, send out a prayer of thanks and take a moment for reflection. If you do so, then you will be able to ride out this period of impermanence with safety and ease. For eventually you will find your footing again, but right now you don’t know what direction you’re headed in, and that’s okay. Don’t listen to people who try to make you think “practically”. They don’t know your process. It’s important that you explore and taste many different experiences so that eventually you can choose which one to build your foundation on.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Your instincts are right. Now is the time for action. Those plans you weren’t sure of or that you had put on hold, now is the time to act on them. But keep a few things in mind: First and foremost, get creative. Have fun with the process and flex your creative muscle. Second, let yourself feel what you need to feel. Don’t try to push away difficult emotions or experiences. Instead face those feelings head on and learn from them. They are your body and your soul trying to tell you something. And third, strive for balance. Remember you can’t have it all at once—everything has a natural cycle—and be balanced in your response to the world and to other people. If you keep these three things in mind and do your best to actively walk them into your life, those plans you are enacting have a better chance of bearing fruit.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

There is so much possibility open to you right now. Doors are opening left, right, and centre. This is all part of the adventure that Self is taking you on at this time. You’ve earned it. You’ve put your time in and worked your butt off, and now you are ready to create and realize more of your potential. If you find that you have more energy these days, thank the Earth. She is sending you energetic resources, she is working to keep you full so that you can accomplish your goals. The only thing that you really have to watch out for is not feeling too sentimental or “useless” when things and people that no longer serve you begin to fall away. This is natural, so you need to let it happen. If you try to follow those things or people, to hold on to them because of sentimentality and obligation, you’ll only get stuck in the past and miss the opportunity to grow and create a beautiful new stage in your life.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

It’s really important that you give yourself time to dream over the next while, Leo. The dreaming will help you see a clear path to the future and bring back hope to places inside you that no longer had the ability to. It will also help you feel the totality of Self within you, help you feel more whole and not fragmented and thus harried in your everyday life. To help you calm the chaos in your mind, pretend that you are able to erect an energetic protective shield around your body and your psyche. Set clear boundaries with others and don’t feel guilty about taking time to yourself, perhaps hibernating away from the world for a while. You need to allow yourself to see things for how they truly are, instead of through the lens of stories you have told yourself or other’s perspectives that you have bought into. This dreaming thing you’re doing, it’s self work, it’s not laziness.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

If you feel a push inside that tells you that you are capable of more, listen carefully. This knowing is not wrong. You are more than the mundane workings of your everyday life, and you do deserve to realize your potential. So if you have been thinking of going back to school, seeking out new employment, or travelling, know that you are on the right path. To help you realize your goal, keep a few things in mind. Pay attention to the details. “The drop which brings the cup to overflow is a tiny one—but one generating tremendous effect” (Marlies Holitzka). Have patience with yourself and with the process. Things take time and you’ll probably have to jump through a lot of hoops before you get where you’re going. And finally, don’t follow the same old, tired ways of doing things. Get inventive, seek out other’s ideas and opinions, and have the courage to jump outside of your comfort zone.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You can’t do anything about anyone else’s reality. That’s up to them. I know you long to co-create, to be part of a larger community and share ideas and goals—and that will come—but right now you need to be aware of how you are weaving your own life. You need to walk what you talk and live what you preach, otherwise you run the risk of being a hypocrite, or being seen as unreliable and untrustworthy. Those relationships you want to build, they will take time and you will have to earn the respect of those you want to engage with. It may feel like you are being reprimanded by the universes, it may even feel like you are being forced to hash through old issues, and both are at least a little bit true. Move your ego out of the way and do your best to practice humility. By doing so you will find the heartfelt connection you long for.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

We all know that Scorpio is the trickster of the bunch. Sometimes they can be goofy, like Capricorns are more inclined to, but for Scorpio it’s more about triggering open the places of denial that people hold within themselves. Am I right? Well, right now the universe and other people are going to be playing the role of the trickster, and they are going to poke you until you surrender to your own pain and eventual healing. Confrontation with yourself and others in your life is inevitable. The only thing you can do is prepare. Spend time alone with your thoughts and work to broaden your perspective. You’ve been seeing things with much too narrow and focussed a view. Lift your eyes to the skies and remember the possibilities.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

You are creating a new vision for your life. You want change and you are confident that you know how to create that change. You also have access to the energy you need and the universe seems to be on your side. Things are falling together nicely. When you talk about your ideas with others, the conversations inevitably bring about magic in the form of connections and resources. Just remember to be gentle, okay Sag? Be gentle with yourself and with others. You don’t have to hold so tight to the perfectionist within you, you don’t have to maintain such unrealistic standards. Sometimes you just need to feel what you feel and surrender to what IS. Appreciate the moment and the beauty that can be found in gentleness.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

You’ve got these plans, and you have gone over them a million times and tried to make everything perfect and ensure that all goes accordingly. And these plans are great and they are exactly the path you need to be on, but there are going to be a few wrenches thrown in these lovely little plans of yours. You’re going to have to be okay with going with the flow, and honing your ability to roll with the diversions that will spring up all around you. It’s important that you work with others, and not alone or against them. Watch yourself here, you’re really good at not communicating and thinking everyone should just know what you’re thinking. You need those other’s ideas, you need their help and their input, because they have just as much invested in your short term future as you do.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

An event in your life is going to create progress or change. Someone is going to seek you out, need your help, or have something to offer you. Others will come to you for your professional opinion. These encounters will set off an epiphany-like phase where you come to see the cause and effect of your life and how you can use this knowledge in the now and projecting into the future. Watch for clues, watch for signs, keep open to the wonder and synchronicity of the universe. Let one moment, one encounter, lead to the next in a natural flow that steadily builds momentum. People are really important right now as it’s the connections you make that are going to open up new doors to new possibilities.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

There’s no more time for excuses, Pisces. No more time for self-pity and being the victim. You want to see the universe work with you? Then get off your butt and do what you know to do. All of your ideas are good. Follow your gut, do what you know to do and don’t doubt yourself. Don’t let others get in your way, either. You don’t have to share everything that you are doing, and perhaps it’s best not too. Just spend time quietly creating and see where it takes you. You keep telling yourself to write up that bucket list, so do it. Write it in big letters and put it somewhere where you will see it every day. It will give you inspiration and give you the daily nudge that you need. Shit is still going to wrong, life is still going to feel a little like an uphill battle, but that’s just the times we live in. Remember to breathe and stay grounded. Everything is possible.