All Signs

Leo season is asking us to stop compromising when it comes to our innermost truth, play, and creativity. Every time we tell ourselves that it is more important to do what we are “supposed” to do instead of letting ourselves explore creatively, something in us dies a little. We reinforce the belief that we are not worthy, that what wants to flow from our hearts is not “important” enough, and we keep ourselves small.

And thus, we deny ourselves the ability to fill our own cups, to find a pathway to our own inner bliss. So my invitation to you this month is to experiment with how raucous and ribald you can get. How much can you paint outside the lines, break the rules, go against the grain, or do the unexpected? How much can you unleash your passion, your craving for life? And can you let go of any expectations of what this is all supposed to look like? Can you let yourself BE the experiment? Lean into your dharma and learn to weave your life from the inside out.

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

Aries: Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

I know it’s so hard, my dear Aries, but the most important thing you can do for yourself right now is to have patience. Whatever you are trying to accomplish, whatever goals you have set for yourself, they are going to take a little time to come to fruition. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth working toward, it just means you are learning how to slow things down and enjoy the journey. You are learning to have patience with yourself as well as with the world. You are learning to pay attention to the details, to move with mindfulness and compassion, and move toward what you really want instead of what sounds good in the moment. The more you can lean into this lesson, the more you will be met with success. All that hard work will pay off!

Taurus: Apr. 20 to May 20

Where are you going, Taurus? Seems you are bound for travel, whether it is the inner or outer kind is up to you. Either way you are bound for new sights and new experiences. If you’ve been sitting on the fence about whether to take that trip you’ve been planning, know that now is the time, and the universe is conspiring with you. There may be those who try to tell you that you shouldn’t go, where you are going is too dangerous, or that you haven’t planned properly. But they are just acting from their own fear. They wish they had the gumption to do what you are doing, so let them find their own path and don’t pay attention to their negativity. Go. Have fun. And do it your way.

Gemini: May 21 to Jun. 20

Let yourself take refuge in your artistic side this month, Gemini. Whatever is pleasing to your eyes, ears, hands, and heart is what will bring you the most reward. Get curious about the world around you and let that curiosity lead to even more questions. Let your mind wander through the alleyways of problems waiting to be solved. Who knows, you may even find yourself finding answers to questions you’ve been mulling over about your own life purpose and path. In fact, I highly recommend that you veer off the path of “supposed to” and onto the winding and unpredictable road of “want to” as much as possible. And try not to worry so much about the destination, or the game plan. Just keep learning to enjoy the ride.

Cancer: Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

I know it’s hard to look at sometimes, and you’d rather just keep going  and not have to deal with any more heaviness, but it’s time to do some releasing of the anger and disappointment you’re carrying around. There are a lot of ways in which life has been consistently shitty over an extended period of time, but I swear you still have the capacity to feel inspired, find purpose, and find a sense of connection. But first, you’re going to have to fully own, and then release, the anger and disappointment you feel about the hand you’ve been dealt. Remember, none of it is your fault. You have every right to feel how you feel, but you also have the right to find inspiration and peace. So begin the process of turning your attention in that direction.

Leo: Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Isn’t it funny how often times the thing we most aspire to be is the thing we are most afraid of? I know you long to step into the spotlight, to be an inspiration and watch the ripples of your influence move out into the world around you, so why not just let it happen? You have a lot of skill, insight, and knowledge you can apply to whatever is the focus of your attention at this time, you just need to give yourself a little kick in the butt to get off the sidelines and onto the field. It’s ok, your sense of justice is far too deeply rooted to let you stray too far into the land of the ego in this endeavour. You’ll keep yourself in check, and if you don’t, the universe will do it for you. So go ahead, let yourself be the star of the show, it’s your time to shine, my friend.

Virgo: Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

August will see you go into full nurture mode, dear Virgo. Whether it’s taking care of children, family members, friends, or the planet, you want everyone and everything around you to feel well taken care of. However, there’s a different flavour to your nurturing now. Your perception about what that action looks like is changing. You have come to understand, deep within your being, that what is required is a marrying of opposites where the polarities of a person, culture, or situation, must come to an understanding and really see and hear each other in order to heal. So there is no space you are not willing to look, no situation you are not willing to allow space for, as long as it leads to compassion, understanding and alchemy. Just don’t forget to turn that lens on yourself once in a while and allow healing to take place within you as well. You can’t give all the time. You also need to receive.

Libra: Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Um, the universe wants me to tell you that it’s been knocking on your door and you have yet to answer. I suggest you take a minute to listen to what it has to say, after all the universe can only be ignored for so long and may very well smash down the door of your permission to get it’s point across. Just saying. So what is it that you haven’t been listening to? What’s the lesson here? It’s quite simple, really. You can’t build anything without first constructing a foundation. And this might seem obvious, but if you’re really honest with yourself, you haven’t allowed this knowing to become fully cognisant. You like how things have been going; your luck has turned for the better and after some rock-bottom moments at the beginning of the year you have enjoyed feeling “back to your old self”. But that could all come crashing down if you don’t pay attention to the self-care needed that those rock bottom moments so clearly illustrated for you. You’ve gotta build from the ground up, my friend. Or the whole building will fall down.

Scorpio: Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

This month is going to get you feeling all the love. Relationships, of whatever type, are going to feel important and you will feel drawn to both deepening your romantic interests as well as connecting with those friends that always seem to add a special something to your day. So listen to your gut when it says “text so-and-so” or “perhaps I should reconnect with (insert person)”. Honour your heart by remembering that this isn’t about surface level interaction, it’s about rekindling that deep connection that fills you up and helps you find meaning in your every day. This may call for some hard work. You might need to put your ego aside and make the effort to see things from another’s point of view, you may need to compromise in order to meet them wherever, and however, they are capable. But trust me, the joy that wants to blossom out of these interactions is well worth the effort.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

The last month or so you’ve been feeling more than a little bit of confusion. You have felt unsure about what direction to move in, and this hasn’t been the most comfortable of feelings. But you’ve been doing the inner work, reflecting on what you really want for yourself and your life, and perhaps even doing some healing of your inner child. This month, that work is going to pay off. Expect a breakthrough to happen, to finally feel like you are in alignment and the path has opened up before you. Seize the day, my friend. Don’t let self doubt or negative self talk take you off track. Instead, I encourage you to fall back on that spontaneous and self-confident nature of yours and trust your gut. No matter what, all roads lead home, meaning that any choice you end up making will be the right one. It’s time for an adventure!

Capricorn: Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

August has you feeling both compassionate and generous. You want to spread the love and you want everyone you love to share in your success. You heart feels full and you are ready for anything. Now is a time for action, for following through on plans that may have lain dormant for some time, and for doing the things that bring joy, both to you and those you love. Through all of this, please remember to also have compassion with yourself. Take care of your body, mind, and heart and rest when you need to. This is not a universal command to push yourself until you drop, rather it is an invitation to cultivate more of what makes you happy and spread that joy to the world and those you care about.

Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Can you let your guard down? Can you remove the wall around your heart? I hope so, dear Aquarius because this month the universe invites you to trust where life is taking you and to keep an open heart. There is a ton of magic that wants to come your way (this could be in the form of unexpected connection, money, a new job, a new relationship, etc.), but it can’t find it’s way to you if you keep everyone at arms length. Sometimes you have to let people in, you’ve got to get a little bit vulnerable and let them see the real you. My advice is to keep an open mind whenever you walk into a room or situation. Try not to project what you think you know about the people or the circumstance. Instead pretend you know nothing and keep your eyes and ears open for unexpected opportunities and conversations.

Pisces: Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

All right, my watery friend. This month is all about balancing out the feminine and the masculine within you. This means that you have an opportunity to set goals, take action, be in doing mode, but also give yourself the time to feel deeply and trust your intuition. I know you’ve had a hard time with this in the past. You tend to spend your time in the land of daydreams and you like to go with the flow, but there are things you want to accomplish and the time of being uncertain of your ability, the direction you should be going in, and generally living in self-doubt, is over. You’ve got this. So trust your gut, trust what you know is right for you, and then take action. Maybe create a daily routine that involves a morning meditation or walk, a healthy breakfast, and then tackling all those things on your to-do list. What you get done this month will have both short and long-term benefits, trust me.