All Signs

Ok, so January is going to come in with a bang. An internal bang, that is. Sudden shifts are going to take place, mainly in our perspectives and how we see the world. Or, rather, how we sense the direction the world is moving in. This will stem first from how we view our individual lives. We will be forced to analyze what societal, cultural, and personal lenses are we viewing our lives, and thus the world, from.  We are still in the throws of winter, our energy is naturally drawn to the underworld, to quiet and rest. To nurturing roots and seeds. This means that January will be a powerful time internal activity; for self reflection, learning, and adapting to what IS, rather than what we “perceive”. This internal doing is creative, it’s revolutionary, emotional, and full of passion. If we’ve been feeling unfocussed or uninspired, January is going to help us bring back our enthusiasm and drive to keep pushing forward. Now is not the time to give up on dreams, but rather embrace our courage and tenacity to get them done.

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

Aries: Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Ok, Aries, you gotta remember to slow things down. Even though you intended to over the holidays, you did not rest. You still kept going and let yourself be swayed by the needs of others and your own personal insecurities around production and being enough. But it’s never too late, you can still claim that time. It’s all up to you. Listen to your body. You need periods of doing nothing, following by periods of doing even less. In yoga, you could look at your predicament this way: you need to quiet the pitta (fire, doing, action) and activate your kapha (earth, slow, steady) or you’ll find both body and mind slipping into tamas (darkness, lethargy, inertia).  You need to cultivate rest so you can find inspiration. You desperately need to fill your own cup. Might I suggest walks out in nature, chiropractor and massage appointments, time spent moving your body in a healthy and constructive way, and a dabble into some meditation.

Taurus: Apr. 20 to May 20

Remember back in December when you realized that you had no control over the situation, you couldn’t get anything done, and your best course of action was to allow yourself time to dream? Yeah, that’s over now. Time to move on. Time to reap the rewards of your forced downtime. Look for synchronicities. Look for magical moments of manifestation. Look for the ease in all that you do. If it doesn’t feel easy, it’s not meant to be. Just remember that this ease and reward energy are because you spent time tapping into your most authentic self. Don’t get off track. Don’t buy into things that don’t resonate with your deepest sense of Self. Don’t take the shortcuts your ego tries to dangle in front of your nose. Follow what is right and true, knowing that in this way you are stepping more and more into your dharma, your soul path.

Gemini: May 21 to Jun. 20

Your January juice comes from your ability to tap into your creative side. You have so many ideas, so much going on in your head. This might feel overwhelming if you try to force yourself to be production oriented. It also might trigger a sense of despondency or feelings of inadequacy. But if you let yourself sit in front of whatever creative projects you have on the go and wait for inspiration to start moving, all of that will begin to shift. Suddenly lethargy will turn into enthusiasm. Self doubt will turn into passion. And you’ll be able to see the path forward. I recommend utilizing whatever down-time you have to harness your creative talents, my friend. I recommend getting outrageous, courageous, and ingenious. Let yourself get carried away by the tides of your own imagination.

Cancer: Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

It’s okay to try on different masks, you know. It’s okay to express different part of yourself. You don’t have to be the same person everyone expects you to be. You can shine bright and change your colours as often as you want. In fact, the more you do so, the more you will inspire others to do the same. This month I recommend getting out of your comfort zone by going to places you have never been (even if it’s just corners of your own back yard), talking with strangers on the street, and trying new and exiting activities. I realize that some of these kinds of actions will bring up elements of fear within your system, but I want to assure you that the fear will pass. And in fact, the more it scares you, the more it is meant for you to move toward. There are treasures waiting to be found within the act of donning more of the many cloaks (personalities) you have hidden in the closet.

Leo: Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

The change you want is coming, but you’re going to have to broaden your perception of what is possible if you want it to manifest. Take some time to examine the modalities with which you have achieved your goals in the past. What are the steps you would have taken, who are the kinds of people you would have talked to? All of this needs to evolve because your dream, your goal, has evolved. You are not the same person you were yesterday, six months, or a year ago. You need to think big, you need to be bold, and you need to be brave. Are there resources you have not allowed yourself to look into because you thought they were beyond your reach? Are there different people you can reach out to who will have a better understanding of your big picture than those who are currently in your circle? Ask yourself these questions and see what happens. Magic shows itself when we take a leap of faith.

Virgo: Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

What is it that you are longing to learn about, my friend? What new quest calls to you as we burst onto the scene of 2024? Heck, it doesn’t matter what it is, all that matters is that you find a way to soak up information. That you add to your personal storehouse of knowledge. You need a challenge; you need something to light you up and inspire you. Otherwise, you fear you might dry up and become completely boring and useless. (This isn’t true, by the way. But your need for inspiration and change is absolutely valid.) Side note: this knowledge seeking impulse is rooted in a soul driven push for upgrades in all aspects of your life, so trust the process. You’ll be glad you did.

Libra: Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Change is on the horizon, dear Libra. This change might not be what you were expecting, and it could very well throw you off kilter. Your ability to cope will come from how much you are able to keep an equanimous mind. Emotional reactions will get you nowhere, in fact you’ll just feel like you’re swimming against the tide. The key here is to tread water and be present in the moment. Remember that everything happens for a reason and there are lessons to be learned. You can’t control anything but your reaction, and you can’t do anything but decide where you want to go and how you are going to get there. Because even though you can’t control the current situation, you can craft the bigger picture of how you want to live your life. You can decide what really matters to you and act from a place of sincerity and commitment. The choice is entirely yours.

Scorpio: Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

January is going to be a bit of a weird month for you, Scorpio. Pay attention to what does and does not work out in your favour. If you do, you’ll notice that the things that don’t work out are not actually meant for you anyway. There are greater forces at work here, the universe wants you to step up to the plate and embrace your potential. Now remember, potential is not equivalent to personal or societal expectation. Potential stems from longing. What do you want to do? What are you capable of? What have you been dreaming of doing? Those are the questions to ask yourself. So let things fall away that are no longer worthy of your attention and lean into what makes you happy. Don’t worry too much about the practicalities at this point. Just leap. You got this.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Where are you off to now, Sag? I hope it’s somewhere fun with lots of sun and beach time. If you don’t have plans for travel, I suggest you make some. Even if it’s just to explore your own backyard. You need a reset. You need to feel like you are achieving something and exploring new places, meeting new people, and getting inspired and jazzed are ways in which you can make that happen. If you allow it, a deeper understanding of your path could emerge as well. Perhaps your travels will reveal new ways of doing business, new ideas for what is possible at this time in your life, new ways of approaching challenges and difficulties. Regardless, do everything in your power to create movement and flow in your life right now. Flush your energy of anything stagnant and hit the reset button on your life.

Capricorn: Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

The road is not all that clear right now, I understand that. You feel a little lost and blind at the same time. I promise it’s going to be okay, though. You’ve got to trust that if you keep putting one foot in front of the other, eventually the fog will lift, and you will see where the heck it is you are going. As for right now, enjoy the moment. Everything is as it should be. You don’t actually have anything to worry about, even though your mind will try to grab onto anything it possibly can. All you can do is let life happen, trust in the universe and the fact that your hard work will pay off and enjoy your life and the people in it.

Aquarius: Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Pick a cause, any cause! The world is going to pull on your heart strings this month, my friend. Making you feel compassion and empathy for every dire and destitute situation that happens to cross your path. The key is to have boundaries (only give what you actually have to give), and listen to the deeper lesson about compassion. You are learning to have compassion for yourself, and for those who you care for. You see, you find it much easier to have a bleeding heart for the world “out there” than you do for your loved ones. This is because you don’t have to examine your own emotions and you like the recognition you get from grand gestures. But the older you get, the more you are realizing that having compassion and understanding (and thus connection) to family and friends pays the best dividends. I’d hop on that bandwagon if I were you.

Pisces: Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Expect return to come your way. You started to experience this in December, but the trend is continuing into January. All your hard work is finally starting to pay off and you are reaping the rewards of your efforts. Now it’s time to up your game. To start wearing all those other hats that you have hidden under your coat. This will mean another learning curve, for sure, but you are ready. Keep nurturing those seeds that you planted in the fall. Get them ready to bloom once spring comes around. Get all those ideas down on paper, get your ducks in a row, and familiarize yourself with all the content. It’s go-time, my friend. And we’ve only just begun the year.