All Signs

This July is an invitation to take a step back, breathe, and reset on our journey of healing and growth. For the past couple of years we have been confronted on a regular basis by the shadow parts of self, and though these parts make up but a minute sliver of the whole picture of our personal and collective healing, they are, at times, the loudest. This means that even though many of us have experienced a wave of truth, love, and a desire for positive change, this positivity has been juxtaposed with having to heal the hidden and unhealed parts of self. So, if you are feeling overwhelmed by your healing process and by the state of the world right now, know that July is all about taking a step back, taking a bit of a break, and reassessing your approach, both to your own healing journey and to the state of the world.

As you find time to relax and rejuvenate, I invite you to ask yourself these questions: How can I be more mindful and full of intention and love in my personal healing process? How can I bring those qualities to causes that I care about, projects I am part of? Stay true to yourself and the knowing you have within you, but trust your gut when it says that now is not the time to engage with the shadows, for the shadows don’t have the capacity, at this time, to listen.

ARIES // TAURUS // GEMINI // CANCER // LEO // VIRGO // LIBRA // SCORPIO // SAGITTARIUS // CAPRICORN // AQUARIUS // PISCES

Aries: Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

You are taking on a bigger leadership role somehow, learning to get comfortable sharing your experience and knowledge. This is cause for celebration! You are stepping into a new and brilliant phase of your life where you are learning to work smarter, not harder, and you are gaining self-confidence by leaps and bounds. While this is bringing you well deserved moments of pride, joy, and renewed enthusiasm, it may also leave you feeling a little bit like an outsider. Maybe your peers view you a bit different because of this new role, maybe you don’t quite feel like “one of the gang” anymore. If this is the case, I invite you to see what happens when you use encouragement as a teaching tool. Remember to raise people up instead of put them down. Leave space for mistakes without judgement, and offer your knowledge and experience with an upturned palm instead of a fist, and watch the dynamics change as deep trust is cultivated in the hearts of those around you.

Taurus: Apr. 20 to May 20

I know it still feels like a tentative tendril gently probing out from your heart centre, but you are in the initial stages of learning how to share your deepest truths and inner knowing with the world. Not necessarily your “book smarts” or profession, but what you intuitively know about this human existence; the knowledge you have gained throughout your life. This is because you are stepping more fully into your uniqueness. You feel more like your true self these days than you ever have before. But you still have a little bit of a guard up. You are still protective of this new and vulnerable feeling. So, pay attention to the details: perfect what you would like to say and how you would like to present yourself. Hone your craft a little more and prepare yourself for the time when you finally break down that protective wall and shine your light out into the world.

Gemini: May 21 to Jun. 20

If everything feels like it’s going wrong this month, my dear Gemini, that’s because it’s meant to. Your divine self is sending a few tests your way. And though it may not feel like it, this is your chance to shine. How much have you really learned over the last couple of years about yourself and your path in this life? How much healing have you really done? Can you remember to laugh when your car breaks down? Can you come from a place of compassion when dealing with a difficult person or situation? But most of all, can you surrender to flow? Can you pay attention to the moment, let go of your projections of how things “should be”, and acknowledge what is? This phase won’t last forever, but it will determine whether or not you are able to step more fully into yourself as the year goes on. So my advice to you is to become curious. If things aren’t going your way, take a look at what’s happening internally. What parts of yourself need more love and more space to heal?

Cancer: Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

You’re starting to figure out that many of the burdens you carry around are just illusions, and this is a wonderful thing. Keep doing the work to break down these illusions and allow yourself to heal. Part of this process will be triggered by the sheer need to adapt to changing circumstances. Life is going to shift in ways you didn’t expect, and they are shifting for the better. As they do so, you might kick yourself a little as you realize you could have saved yourself a lot of pain and let go of much of your suffering earlier on in life. But don’t fall for that mind game, let those thoughts come and go, and instead celebrate these changes and the fact that you can relax into well-earned ease and joy. My advice? Don’t resist the change. It may be a bit scary, but it will be worth it. The universe has got your back.

Leo: Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

You’ve been feeling like you’re sitting on a volcano lately, haven’t you? You’ve got all this pent-up energy that you don’t know what to do with. At times you can be a bit irritable because of it, you feel impatient, tired, frustrated, and maybe a little overwhelmed. Well, here’s the deal. That energy is your Source Self trying to help you release what no longer serves. A kind of cleansing needs to take place. Think of it this way: you’re carrying around a lot of emotional rubble that is not and your psyche is trying to get you to identify that rubble so you can clear it out of your system. My advice? Intend, and make time, to clear your energy of any negativity, your home of any stagnation, and your life of things and people that no longer serve. And then notice the calm that replaces the inner storm.

Virgo: Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Don’t have any illusions, my friend. You are going to have to deal with a lot of people who have no idea what they’re doing this month. They are going to be as loyal as heck to you – they see and are attracted to your light – but they will require a certain amount of training. I implore you not to turn away from this moment, though. These people have come into your life in order to bring you a host of possibilities you had no idea existed. So while you will have to invest a lot of time and energy into these people, it will be worth it in the end. Stay loyal to your goal even though it might seem way out of reach, and work to let go of any assumptions you have about the process.

Libra: Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Your healing journey is kicking into high gear, Libra. The destruction of everything you thought yourself to be continues and a rebirth is taking place. I know this is scary and it requires you to have a lot of courage, but Source, however you view it, is acting from a place of unconditional love. It might help if you think of this month as an initiation ceremony wherein you are being asked to let go of your old ways of being, who you thought you were, and claim your right to heal. This will all require a great deal of trust in the process, but if you pay attention you will notice that you have much more support available to you than you realize. I recommend spending time in nature, cultivating a meditation practice, and finding ways to tap into the abundance of the universe on a regular basis.

Scorpio: Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

The downloads are coming fast and furious. Some of these downloads are about others, your family situation, or the world around you, but most of them have to do with your awareness of yourself. And some of them aren’t that pretty. You might find yourself a little shocked to come to some of the realizations flooding through your consciousness over the next few weeks. Your instinct is going to be to protect yourself. To hide these truths from the world, curl up on your couch and read a good book until you figure out what the heck it all means. While you definitely need to allow yourself to do this once in a while, it’s important that you intend to stay open and receptive to not only the lessons, but the magic that wants to come your way. Seeking out others that you feel safe to talk to and being open to new experiences will help you stay rooted in purpose and the beauty of your personal journey.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Cleanse yourself of all the ideas and beliefs you have about the obstacles you face right now. That’s the gist of it, Sagittarius. Things are difficult because you believe they need to be difficult. And I know that’s hard to hear, but if you truly want to move forward you are going to have to change your mindset. Underneath everything, underneath your fear and anxiety and uncharacteristically low self-esteem there is a river of pure youness that wants to bust through the dam and be allowed to flow freely through your being. Perhaps instead of trying to prove yourself, take a step back, give yourself a break, and use the element of water to clear your mind so you can see things from a clear and true perspective. Maybe go for a daily swim at your favourite lake, spend some time by the ocean, or simply take a few long, hot baths. You get the idea.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

This is a month of growth for you, dear Capricorn. You are perfecting the art of work smarter, not harder. This will give you more time to stop and smell the roses, as they say, to take your time with things and continue to hone your craft, and your life, in supported and meaningful ways. One key component to realizing the success and return you envision is this: even though you can’t control how others see you, you can control how you want the present yourself to the world. In other words, be deliberate and conscientious with your actions, make sure you are always coming from a place of compassion and integrity, and honour yourself by being honourable to others. And finally, continue shining your light into the world. Just be yourself, everyone else is taken.

Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Ok, so there’s still a lot of inner work going on for you Aquarius. You need time in silence so that you can really feel into and ruminate on your next moves. You’ve felt the division in society pretty keenly over the last while, and you know there are things that need to change, but you just don’t know what part you play in that change right now. That’s because you are going through a rebirth, a transmutation, if you will. A journey of self discovery that means letting go of a lot of what you have believed about yourself and the world. This is hard work, but so worth it because in the end it will help you refine the role you want to play as well as be more present and grounded in your sense of self. The world is changing so fast, and it can be hard to keep up, but the biggest thing we can remember is to come from a place of deep love and compassion.

Pisces: Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Take a close look at your world, dear Pisces. Use your powers of intuition and observation to assess how to move forward. Things may seem like they are splitting apart, but what’s really going on is a dire need for unity. You’ve got the tools you need to bring about this unity, you just need to give yourself time to see it. At times you might want to walk away because the person or situation will feel too difficult and you may slip into an old pattern of convincing yourself that it might be better to cut ties. But I promise you, if you persevere you will be successful. Pro-tip: cooperation is required in order to move forward with your goals; you cannot do this all alone. It just takes aligning with, and cultivating, those mutually beneficial relationships.