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Whether you are carrying around the weight of the world on your shoulders, or you just have a lot going on in your personal life, this month is going to feel extra heavy. And while we need to take time to rest and fill our own cups, AND not allow ourselves to become complacent about any injustices, we also need to do our best to rebel against the norm. Part of the reason things feel so heavy is that we keep trying to fix reoccurring problems with the same strategies and modalities that we have in the past. This thinking only leads us in circles. This means that while we may think we have solved the problem, we will eventually find ourselves back in the same situation wondering what the heck went wrong.

Use this month as an opportunity to move out of your comfort zone, to get creative with your response to personal challenges and world injustices. Be bold. Be fierce. Be full of compassion. And move with a willingness to learn at every step in the process.

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

Aries: Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

This month is about experiencing the little moments. Taking time to appreciate the small things. Your cup of coffee with the sunrise. The company of a good friend. The sound of the rain on the roof. Even doing the dishes or folding the laundry. How much appreciation and joy can you glean from each moment in the day? This is important because your big picture isn’t clear to you right now. November isn’t about making big decisions or tying to map out the rest of your life. It’s a month full of putting one foot in front of the other and trusting that you are on the right path and that the big picture will eventually reveal itself. So do what feels right. Do what brings you joy. Take care of your body and your mental well-being. There are changes coming at the end of the month, and these changes will more than likely send you off in a new direction, one that you can’t see at this time, but it will bring you much more fulfilment than you ever could have imagined.

Taurus: Apr. 20 to May 20

Dear Taurus, the universe hereby invites you on an adventure during the month of November. This adventure has nothing to do with where your physical location happens to wander. Instead, this is an adventure into that aspect of Self that is beyond body and mind. It is a journey into the deepest recesses of your heart and soul. I suggest you spend plenty of time at the beach, walking trails and talking to the trees, and perhaps even creating a meditation practice. Your “higher self” would like to gift you with revelations about who you are, what you want, and your dharma (sense of purpose). However, if you don’t listen to the call, if you surround yourself with activity and people and distraction, these gifts will get lost in the cacophony of your mental chatter. So how about, instead of accepting that invitation to the club, you curl up with a cup of tea, a good book, and stare at the moon? You’ll find it much more rewarding, I promise.

Gemini: May 21 to Jun. 20

Change is coming your way, dear Gemini. In fact this change could mean a complete revamp of your world, whether it’s a new job, a new home, unexpected travel, or a new relationship, this change is designed to shake up your world. It’s my guess that you have been asking for this change for quite some time. You’ve been sending out prayers, making plans, and telling everyone about it. But no matter what you’ve tried, things have remained stagnant, and you haven’t been able to figure out why. Well, the answer lies in letting go of control. The plan you’ve mapped out for yourself needs to be revamped. What you want isn’t going to manifest in the way you thought it would, and the steps you must take along the way are totally different than your logical mind can anticipate. So let go. Surrender to the unknown. Think outside the box. Allow for new ideas. And do your best not to slip into negative self-talk. You haven’t done anything wrong, it’s just that circumstances have changed, YOU’VE changed, and so now both you and the universe are adapting.

Cancer: Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

In order to get what you want you’re going to have to make some compromises. Things aren’t unfolding how you thought they would and that’s because you still need some time to heal, and for growth to take place. Instead of seeing this as a setback, try to see it as an opportunity to rest and recharge, to get all your ducks in a row and really be sure about what you want to manifest. Take a look at your to-do list and get real about what really needs to be done now, and what can be put off for another day. And when you are offered solutions to your challenges, or the universe responds to your requests in ways that are not exactly what you envisioned, I suggest you allow for some compromise. Remember that old Rolling Stones song? “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you’ll find, you get what you need.” Let this be your mantra for November. The universe is on your side, it just might not be able to manifest things exactly how you pictured them. And you’ll probably find that it all worked out for the better anyway.

Leo: Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

I highly recommend that you create space and time to listen to the dreams and longings of your fellow humans this month, dear Leo. Use your heart radar to seek out and hone in on the raw truth that emanates from the core of every person, whether they are conscious of it or not. Through this seemingly simple act, you will find yourself coming to a deeper understanding of yourself, the dreams you carry around inside of you and the longing that flows from your heart centre. This new understanding will then bring information to your logical mind about how you would like to move about in the world. What changes you need to make to ensure that you are creating the life you want, what kind of people you need to have around you in order to feel uplifted and supported. It’s okay to take this slow, to allow time for reflection, and to spend time daydreaming. We’re not talking a quick fix here, we’re talking about gradual, mindful change that leads you closer and closer to the life you long for.

Virgo: Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

November is asking you to recharge your batteries. This means taking time for yourself in ways that you may have been avoiding because you are afraid to slow down enough to look inward. The thing is, if you actually take the time to look inward, to slow down the mental chatter, pay attention to your breath and how your body feels, it’s not going to be the big, overwhelming experience you think it is. Your body and your energetic Self want to provide you with a deeper understanding of who you are: what you want, what you need, what lights you up, and what is important to you. So, as much as it might feel uncomfortable at first, I urge you to spend as much time alone as possible. Get comfortable in silence so that you can strengthen your inner voice and knowing. Learn how to fill your own cup and not rely on others to do it for you. And most of all, learn what makes you happy or brings you joy so you can align yourself with that vibration when you emerge back into the world.

Libra: Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

In order for you to find equilibrium, you are going to have to do two things: allow space for compromise with those you are in conflict with, and become emotionally self sufficient. Let’s tackle these one at a time. 1. Even though you do anything to avoid conflict, you still have a stubborn streak. You want things done your way, you just find indirect routes to your goal. This in itself can create conflict because your actions can be seen and felt as undermining and “sneaky”. It also shows those you care about that you are not really interested in cooperation, even though you may say you are. So, how can you truly make compromise with others? How can you show others that you really care by actively and truly allowing them to get what they need? 2. You may not realize it, but you are relying heavily on one or more individuals in your life to validate you, give you purpose, and carry your emotional load. This needs to change if you want to save those relationships. It’s time to take ownership of the direction of your life, of your physical health and mental well-being, and of the emotional process of facing your own demons and trauma. This could be life changing, if you let it. But you have to do the work.

Scorpio: Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Oh, my dear Scorpio. I know you don’t like to show your feelings and you are a very private person, often suffering in silence, but this month is YOUR month and things want to shift for you. A breakthrough wants to take place. Somehow you’ve been feeling stagnant, heavy, stuck. Nothing you do seems to move you forward in the direction you want to go in. The key to finding the breakthrough you’ve been looking for is to allow yourself to feel the sorrow that is sitting just below the surface of your cognitive mind. You know it’s there. You can feel it. But you’ve been riding above it, trying to stay positive, not wanting to bother others with your internal strife. If you let yourself sink into this sorrow, to let it move through you, like a river cleansing the valley of your heart, you will find release. So, what is it that you haven’t let yourself process? What pain or trauma have you felt tugging at the back of your heart that you haven’t wanted to acknowledge? Turn around and face it head on. Acknowledge it and give it space to breath, to be loved and accepted, and to heal. It’s okay to feel all those feelings, it’s okay to be sad or angry or confused. And those feelings will not last forever, you just have to give them space to breathe.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Think before you speak. This is the theme for November. I know you have lots of opinions, and they are all valid, but it’s important this month to turn that lens of yours inward and take time for inner reflection. You see, a lot of what you are projecting on to others right now has more to do with you and your internal state of being than it does anyone else. So when you find yourself wanting to voice your opinion about someone or something, stop. Check yourself. What are your reasons for speaking up? What is the emotion underneath the opinion? What would happen if you took that opinion and turned it on yourself? What knowing could you glean from doing so? Practicing the art of inner reflection will help you slow things down, move with more purpose and mindfulness, and give you a deeper understanding about who you are and what you want. It will also help you to see that not everyone fits into the boxes you would like to check in your mind about how things should be. Everyone has their own path and sometimes those paths can look very different from our own.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

You’ve seen this coming. It’s been building for a while now, but you haven’t wanted to acknowledge it because it feels a little too overwhelming. But now it’s here. Whatever it is, it’s bringing a whole lot of stress with it. You feel taxed, drained, and like you are juggling twenty candles while balancing on an exercise ball. It’s okay, though. This state is not going to last. However, while it’s here you are going to have to muster all the courage and strength you have. If you give up now, if you surrender and decide whatever goal you have is not worth it, you run the very real risk of things falling into chaos. So stick to your goals, do the hard work, organize your time and your energy so that you don’t completely wear yourself out. Prioritize, act with mindfulness and logic, and don’t let anyone stand in your way. And when things feel overwhelming and perhaps downright scary, seek the support of others. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from those you trust. Like I said, this isn’t going to last forever, and once you move through this time you will be rewarded with new opportunities, but you’ve got to stay the course.

Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

It’s inner pilgrimage time, my friend. A change is coming your way, new things on the horizon, and you need to prepare. This preparation includes strengthening your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It means deepening into your understanding of who you are and what you want; your life path or dharma. You are going to need this strength to take on the challenges of the change that is coming your way. And it would behoove you to see that this change can either be for the better, or for the worse. It all depends on how clear, intentional, and self aware you are when it comes along. If you are ignoring certain aspects of yourself or your life because you think you don’t have time to look at them, then they are going to blow up in your face or take you completely by surprise. But if you take the time to self-examine then there will be no need for such drastic measures and the gifts the universe wants to bring you will be able to come into your life with ease.

Pisces: Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Do you know your worth? Do you? Can you take a moment to step back and look at all you have accomplished? You deserve to receive all that you have given. So breathe a sigh of relief. November is the month that you start to see, and actually celebrate, your own successes and experience return (harvest) for all the seeds you planted in the spring. I would invite you to continue to balance out and heal your relationship with the divine feminine and masculine within you. Acknowledge when you need to feel, create, move with spontaneous flow (feminine), and embrace when you need to think critically, make lists, and move with logic (masculine). Both of these are valid aspects of the self, but you tend to beat yourself up when you are not doing or acting how you think you “should” in any given circumstance. Keep paying attention to your inner knowing. What is at play below the surface that you feel/see and no one else does? What does your intuition tell you about this person or that situation? Instead of internalizing it and thinking you’ve done something wrong, use your keen powers of observation to recognize what is actually going on. In this way you will be better able to serve.