Navigating The Stars – Monthly Horoscopes for the Astrology Lover

All Signs

Becoming a master, or an expert, in any field does not just take practice (though practice is a vital component), it also takes a belief in one’s Self. And I’m not talking about the belief that comes from self-help mantras that give you airy-fairy Om moments and a false sense of self-awareness. No, I’m talking about the ability to stand up for yourself and move forward with your dreams, no matter the obstacles in your path. Sometimes this means utilizing your anger (can read as passion) at or about something to push through others’ resistance or negative perspectives.

Many of us feel as though we are hitting up against walls and challenges with every breath we take these days and the desire to give up or roll over can be overwhelming. We doubt our convictions and we begin to believe that everyone else has “it” all figured out, or is better at “it” (whatever “it” may be) than we are. At the same time, there is an anger that builds upon itself each time these challenges smack us in the face. This anger is a signal from the solar plexus, the will, intent, or inner-beingness, to keep on keepin’ on and to do what we know is right. Utilize the anger or passion you have. Treat it like it is the syrup of courage that will allow you to constructively, yet boldly, break down those walls and make mincemeat out of those challenges no matter what anyone says.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

You can be quite the conundrum, Aries. On the one hand you know what it’s like to get your hands dirty, work hard, and plan for the future. On the other hand, you daydream that one day you will win the lottery or that all the things you desire and the goals you aspire to will suddenly be laid at your feet and things will be easy. Am I right? That laziness applies especially to anything to do with personal growth. There are things that you would like to change about yourself, demons you would like to face, but it has taken you a long time to admit that they even exist. Now that you have acknowledged them, you wish that they could just be resolved and everything would just go back to normal. But that ain’t gunna happen. Facing those demons and making those changes will be part of a process that happens over time and doing so will take a lot of courage on your part. However, the reward for doing so is a sense of self-assuredness, maturity, and just plain feeling comfortable in your own body that you have never felt before.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

Up and at ‘em ants! Get your butt in gear! Now is not the time to sit around and wait for things to happen for you. Now is the time to recognize that whatever project you are taking on will require hard work, starting with the foundation, and working your way up. Only then will you see the results that you dream about. There is a lot of energy available to you at this time, so don’t waste it. If you find that you are tired or just lack the energy to do what needs to be done, it’s because you are jumping ahead of yourself and acting like as if all the groundwork has already been completed. Go back to square one; it’s all about the baby steps.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

If you want to find your way back to being the person you know yourself to be, you are going to have to move all that sorrow that is currently sitting at the back of your heart. Denial will get you nowhere, and feeling does not make you a wuss it actually takes a lot of courage and will make you stronger in the end. So if you want to regenerate your energy, emotions, creative fire, relationships, work life, etc., you are going to have to make a concerted and intentional effort to own, recognize, and move your sorrow in a safe and accepting environment. Oh, and believing that nobody cares is just your brain trying to make up stories so that you will not have to be courageous and face your own emotions. Your soul is not buying it.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

If you want to enjoy the fruits of your labours you are going to have to remember one small thing: it’s all about completion. Starting a project only to get bored, set it aside, and start another one will leave you feeling like you haven’t really accomplished anything and like all that hard work mentioned above hasn’t really gotten you anywhere. Don’t despair. All those great ideas that keep bubbling up inside are worth pursuing, but I would suggest compiling a list. That way, you won’t forget about them and you will have the energy and focus you need to finish those you already have on the go.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

It’s OK to be picky sometimes when accepting help from others. Right now you need to protect yourself and perhaps be a little removed from the drama of friends and family. You also need to use this state of being protective to gain some objectivity and re-assess plans, obligations, and the general state of your life. Don’t get me wrong, those who want to help you are genuine in their intent, but they don’t always have the ability to know when their “help” is actually being helpful. There’s no need to be rude, just be honest. And don’t turn away help that you know you do need. I think we can both agree that doing so would just be counter-productive.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Conscious effort is required. Do not think that sitting back and letting life happen to you is the way to go right now. You are on somewhat of a spiritual path wherein you are moving toward an epiphany type moment about your beliefs and who you know yourself to be. But sometimes we have to go through the tough times in order to blossom. So don’t run from your problems, face them. Don’t turn your back on responsibility, get your hands dirty and force yourself to stay on track. And don’t become spineless when faced with doing the right thing, act with integrity. All of these things require conscious effort which will in turn provide you with the ability to be more aware and grounded in a spiritual and universal sense.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You’re stuck in a quagmire, dear Libra. Or perhaps it’s quicksand. You’re trying to stay afloat but you keep feeling like you’re being dragged down by heavy weights tied to your feet. You feel exhausted and unmotivated. What to do? Well, the answer lies NOT in doing what you think you should do, or what society tells you to do, but in listening to your gut and doing what you know is right. The little stories you spin in your head about how the world works and what you are deserving of or not are only causing distance between you and what you need at this moment in time. Or, put another way: the universe is trying to help you and you won’t let it in; you won’t acknowledge the moments of magic that are presenting themselves. It’s time to engage with life once again.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

This is just a reminder of something you already know, so repeat after me: I will find fulfillment through co-creation with others. Why do you need this reminder? Because you often push away the love and support of others because a) you don’t want to get hurt, and b) you are fiercely independent and your pride gets in the way. We all know you can do it on your own, Scorpio, and we all know that you are glorious (yes, it’s OK to let it shine once in a while), but we also care and we want to help you realize your dreams. You’ve given help to others many times in the past, maybe it’s time to be on the receiving end?

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

The universe is conspiring to bring you the healing that you require. This healing might be physical, it might be emotional, and it might be mental, but remember that healing is required none-the-less. Even if life has been crazy and chaotic, you do have an opportunity in this moment in time to ride a wave of synthesis where different elements in your life come together to create the space for healing. Take advantage of it, act on it, and ask for help. You need to go inwards, you need time alone, and you need to give yourself permission to take care of yourself and your own needs and not those of others.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

With all of the information we have access to in this day and age it’s difficult to remember that we can actually know things innately, that our instincts are often right, and that we have the ability to contribute to a conversation without having read scholarly documents to support our point of view. But the knowing that comes from sitting in silence and from delving deep within is essential to our emotional and mental health. Being in tune with that knowing is also a lost art. So be aware that over the next while that kind of inner knowing is going bubble up through your consciousness and pull from your gut, or your intuition/instinct. It will also be the kind of knowing that is beyond illusion, meaning that you need to trust your gut and not buy into the bullshit of others, especially when you know it’s bullshit.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

The more you try to reinforce the barriers you have placed between yourself and others, the more frustrated you are going to feel. This is because you are waging an internal battle. You want to open up, you want to create intimacy, but you are still living in fear. You are afraid you will get hurt (not that you would ever admit this to anyone because you have carefully constructed your social personality to never betray the fact that you do feel). It’s OK though. Everyone gets hurt and everyone must learn how to pick themselves up and carry on; you are not alone. Maybe it’s time to start asking yourself why you put those barriers up in the first place; what are the underlying or subconscious memories that trigger the need to protect yourself? Maybe then you will see that you no longer have to punish yourself for the pain that others have caused you. (Not that you ever did.)

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

In order to seize the opportunities that wait in the echo chambers of the coherent chaos of the universe, you are going to have to let go of the sorrow you are clutching so closely to your heart. It’s OK to be happy, you know. You are not committing any wrong by moving on with your life and allowing joy, enthusiasm, and peace to be part of your everyday reality. In order to make real progress, progress that you can feel good about—you know, checking things off your ever-growing lists—you will have to decide each morning that you are no longer going to carry your sorrow around with you. If it would make you feel better, perhaps you should do a little ceremony where you say goodbye to the past but promise never to forget it.

All Signs

Do you subscribe to the theories of Radical Honesty? My guess is that even though you may ideologically think that Radical Honesty could be the best way to communicate, you probably don’t practice it in everyday life. We all operate within the parameters of social etiquette, as these parameters make our lives a little easier especially when dealing with difficult situations where we do not want to “hurt” others. Well, what if we changed the definition of Radical Honesty so that it no longer means running around and telling everyone every little detail that comes to mind and shocking others with our point of view. Instead, what if Radical Honesty meant that we own up to our own truth; we say what is truly in our hearts and act on the intensity of feeling/emotion in our guts? What if Radical Honesty meant the giving of unconditional love? This is a double whammy because it means that we have to be honest not only with those whom we care about, but also with ourselves. To unconditionally love someone means to give the good with the bad. It means facing difficulty with a brave heart and saying what needs to be said, even if it hurts.

Over the next few weeks, I challenge you to act upon this definition of Radical Honesty. I guarantee that though you may have to face your own fears and that you may have to talk about things you’ve been avoiding the end result will be powerful. Your relationships will deepen and you will come to understand more about who you are.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

It would be great, in your mind, if the most logical course of action meant a straight forward, step-by-step template that eventually brought you to your goal. Instead, you’re going to have to adjust to the fact that your future is filled with the meandering logic of the creative process. This means that if you do make plans, they will be broken and you’re going to have to adapt. This also means that if you try to solve problems using the tried-and-true tactics you’ve used in the past, the results will be off target, or at the very least, unexpected. So instead of being a stick-in-the-mud and sulking in the corner because what you had planned isn’t working out, try exercising your creativity (your mind) to find solutions that engage fun, are innovative, and that stretch the limits of what you now think to be possible.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

How are you deluding yourself? What is it that you don’t want to see? You’re feeling just a little too comfortable in the routine of life these days even though you are aware that things need to change. At the same time you feel like there is no magic in the world, like your senses are dulled by the humdrum of daily routine. How to solve this problem? The minute you own and face whatever uncomfortable or painful issue you have been avoiding, you will begin to experience a new phase of synchronicity in your life where what you thought was impossible will suddenly become possible.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Your head and heart are clouded by pain these days, my dear Gemini. You feel let down and disappointed; someone or something has hurt you and because of this you are walking around in a feeling sorry for yourself. You’re going to have to get used to the fact that change is a natural part of life. You can’t hold on to something that simply doesn’t work anymore. Besides, by holding on you are only limiting your possibilities. You see, the universe has plans for you. A new phase of your life is ready and waiting for you to engage, it’s just that at this time there is no way for you to know all the wondrous opportunities that wait on the horizon. Kick and scream all you want, there is no going back now.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

A great opportunity is before you. No seriously, it is. All you have to do is own the sunshine in your belly. You know, the one that people have been telling you about all your life? The one you don’t believe in? Too often, we humans think that when we feel that burst of power that at times busts through our sense of self-loathing it is because of a relationship (falling in love) or because that relationship has the potential to create life (procreation). Do not for one minute buy into this story. It is you that is trying to birth. It is you that is busting free and you that has the potential to seize life by the horns and do what matters most to you. Let your playfulness guide you. Learn to believe in yourself again.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

If you want someone to share your ideology of love and walk through life operating in that ideology with you, you are going to have to learn to live it yourself. To move through your day-to-day living with a go-with-the-flow attitude that carries with it a self-awareness that assesses and acts according to the integrity of the gut is what most gurus call “living in the moment”. But I suspect that until now you have thought that this philosophy meant doing what you want with no responsibility or consequence. However, your heart also longs for close companionship and you want more meaning in your life. But you’re not going to fill that longing unless you learn with your heart and mind what “living in the moment” really means.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

I know this sounds contradictory, but if you experience bouts of exhaustion over the next couple of weeks, celebrate. Sometimes all the soul and body need are a few good shots of serotonin. You see, the chemical balance of the brain effects how well we receive the messages of the self, or are able to tune into the frequencies of the universe. If we’re feeling like life is draining us and we get lost in that hopeless spiral of self-doubt, often our inability to pull out of it is because we have created a cycle that feeds on itself. Find moments of silence, read a book, sit in the sun, and last but not least, engage the company of your friends. A good night out filled with meaningful and playful conversation is all you really need at this time.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Pack your bags ‘cause you’re going on an adventure. Not the regular kind, but something more intimate and meaningful. Love has come knocking on your door, and love wants to take you on a journey of self-discovery. Do you think you can handle it? Because of course, this journey not only means you will happen upon love from others (which you will have a hard time accepting or feeling deserving of), but also because you are going to be faced with the challenge of loving yourself. This doesn’t have to be painful and no, you are not being asked to do penance. All you have to do is breathe, be brave, and accept. Allow yourself to embrace what the next leg in this journey called life has to offer you.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

It’s time to rein your horses in. It’s time to cut ties with people who no longer serve you and pull back into your body the energy that you expend on other people. You need to store this energy for the next big change that is fast approaching your reality. You may think this change has already occurred, but you would be mistaken. More is on the horizon and the challenge will not be easy, but it will be ever so satisfying, healing, and beautiful in the end. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that you need quiet time to meditate. I’m saying that you need to expend energy only on the things that really matter and that further your core goals. Don’t get distracted by the needs of others; they can take care of themselves for a while.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Do you practice daily to preserve your unique inner voice? If not, perhaps you should. Everyone has something to offer the world, everyone is born with a purpose, we just have to remember what that purpose is. It’s okay that you don’t know what that purpose is yet (does anyone?), all you have to do is keep doing whatever you love; whatever you can’t help but do, and you’ll be on the right track. Don’t be afraid to plunge into learning everything you can about whatever this area if interest is. Even let yourself get obsessive about it for a while; let it consume you. And in that exploration, practice cultivating your own voice and opinion so that your knowledge and uniqueness can be added to the symphony of that creation.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Inwardly there is a need to silence your mind and let go of the jabber and noise of the outside world. Outwardly, you are continuing to seek out play and situations where the burdens of life are not so heavy on your shoulders. These things may seem somewhat mutually exclusive, but they both aim to still the frantic feeling you have in your heart and gut. This franticness, or feeling of panic, comes from not doing what is right for you. You are afraid that what you want, or what you know, is wrong. This fear is eating at your energy and no longer serves a purpose. Try doing one small thing a day that you know will give you a sense of peace and purpose. This can’t be a suggestion from a friend or from family, it has to be something that comes from within, that scares you, and that you know will give you the most satisfaction.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

I know you don’t like being alone, but you’re going to have to get used to it. Your soul would like you to start getting used to the idea of keeping, and liking, your own company. It’s great to have a social life and lots of friends, but when does that ever leave time for self-reflection? All the bits and pieces of your life need to be closely scrutinized and reassessed. Take each one and pretend you can hold it in your hand (let’s use your shoes as an example). Do you need these shoes? Why did you buy them? Do they really matter? If you didn’t have them, would life go on and would you still be happy? I know this is a silly example, but hopefully it gives you a chance to analyze both what motivates you, from the grandiose to the trivial, and what is meaningful to you.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

If you could just let go of your fear of the unknown, you would discover that you can’t even imagine the connections or the possibilities available to you. Your energy is on the move again. You have been in a kind of a holding pattern where the right thing to do was to keep your head down and keep plugging away the best you could. Now that has shifted and it’s time to bust through and take chances. Practice being vocal and playful, experiment and be creative, and most of all, don’t be afraid to express what you think. If you don’t light the beacon, no like-minded kindred spirits will be able to find you.

All Signs

Because of the nature of our humanity, we are very adept at making it hard for the universe to respond to our needs and desires. Instead of following our inspiration, joy, or instinct, we second guess every move and over-analyse every aspect of our lives. We want to complicate the message (prayers or intent) and the answer (or sign) as much as possible. We do this because we are trying to prove to ourselves that the All That Is, our souls, or even God (in other words: magic), exists. We want proof that our prayers are being answered and that the good things that happen to us are not just because of some random coherent moment within the chaos that is our lives, or, Goddess forbid, because we actually did it ourselves. We don’t want to face the fact that magic, and the answering of prayers, is a combined response from the universal, our souls, the cohesion of chaos, and individual intent. And so while we seek outside of ourselves for answers and for some kind of “saviour”, we forget to look inward and own up to the fact that we are the creators of our own reality; we are in fact in cahoots with the fabric of the universe and the vast and timeless existence that is our souls.

So while you throw your tarot cards or take a walk in the woods and talk to the universe or meditate while you are practicing your morning Yoga, remember: the universe responds in every moment. If you can’t see its response, you aren’t paying attention. AND, straight-up and direct communication with the “divine” is always the best way to go.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

It wouldn’t be stretching the truth too much to say that you are the type of person for whom falling in love and/or being in a relationship is a vital component in your ability to realize your potential. Now, I’m not saying this is a bad thing or that you are the only one who falls under this classification. But I would like to point out to you that perhaps it’s time to turn those love-sick eyes inward. It is okay to fall in love with yourself, you know; to acknowledge the beauty and wonder that is you. This does not mean that you are being egotistical. It merely means that instead of measuring your value by how you look in the eyes of your beloved, you are measuring it by how you feel within your own heart, soul, and mind. This takes courage, but I know you can do it.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

The frustration you feel these days (about almost everything) stems from the fact that you want things to happen faster than they are. You see the end result in your head and you just don’t get why everyone else can’t get up to speed. That’s great and all, but remember: whatever project you are working on—whether it has to do with work or relationship or moving into a new home—you are the one who dreamed it up in the first place. You can’t accomplish this goal without those who are helping you realize it and they can’t see the end result like you can. Don’t worry, it will all come together as it should, you just need to practice a little patience. Let things unfold in their natural order. Forcing the issue will only mean a pre-mature birth.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Things are coming together for you, Gemini. Like adding logs to a fire, each action you take these days is fueled by the previous action and creates a build-up of energy that will soon have a life of its own. So be careful with the steps you take. Make sure that you know what you want and where you are going. Take the time to look inward every once in a while and reassess both your intentions and your actions. If you don’t, you will find that the synergy that you are creating will start blazing out of control and life will move in a direction that you did not intend.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Remember the old adage, “slow and steady wins the race”? Well, I would suggest you meditate on this lesson in the coming weeks. You have a lot to learn, both on the inner planes of your subconscious and within your conscious perception of reality, from the universe, the world, and your soul. Taking on too many projects and obligations and trying to accomplish too much will only leave you exhausted and frustrated. Honour your body and your being; give yourself time to rest, reflect and rejuvenate. Or better yet, pick one project and stick to it. You will accomplish so much more by focussing on one thing than by trying to take on the world. You don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

For too long you have accepted the cultural conditionings that have been imprinted upon your psyche since birth. You have followed blindly, accepting the rhetoric that you should be this way, do that with your life, and so on. Now, you are starting to question whether or not you really fit into those parameters and at times this can make you feel as though your whole world is falling apart and like you don’t know who you are anymore. Get out of your head, Leo. Bring your attention to your gut—your solar plexus—and learn to trust what you know. Inner questioning is a sign of growth.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Well, wouldn’t you know it? The best way for you to achieve success, or to tap into the fortune pool you’ve had your eye on, is to compromise. Yup, you heard me. Now, the fortune I speak of will not come in the form of gold coins, a wad of cash, or becoming famous—though I don’t want to completely rule these kinds of things out. Who knows, maybe you’re the next Donald Trump? It will, however, be something along the lines of feeling more fulfilled, accomplishing a goal you thought was unachievable, or just being more financially stable. But this can only happen if you acknowledge those who are working with you—who have helped you along the way, and if you loosen the control you have over every aspect of your life. Working with others you can accomplish so much more than you can on your own. Don’t let your pride, or your obsessive compulsiveness, get in the way.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You’ve hit upon some new inspiration over the last while. It’s like you’ve had an epiphany and suddenly a whole lot of things make sense. You feel as though a weight has been lifted from your shoulders and you know which direction to go in. Don’t let this rush of energy deplete itself because you are too afraid to act. Seize the day and set your plans in motion. By doing so, magical happenings will begin to occur. These magical happenings will take the form of seemingly synchronistic events and you will find yourself thinking, “now, wasn’t that easy?”

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

If you find that you are even more reserved, secretive, or just protective of yourself these days, don’t try to fight it. The inner you is going through a re-vamp. The veils that you have created to shield your awareness from the teachings of your soul are being pulled back and this makes you more vulnerable than usual. So be careful; don’t engage in confrontational situations and do your best to keep your mouth shut even when you know that you are in the face of stupidity. It’s not worth your time and energy. What matters now is that you get to know yourself, yet again. You are better at this transformation stuff than you think. I mean, come on, get real, how many times have you been through this before?

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Feeling like you don’t fit in or like no-one accepts you for who you are is horrible. And you, dear Sagittarius, know this feeling all too well. Because of this you tend to isolate yourself. You are defensive, argumentative, and easily hurt. But right now you have an opportunity to shift and even transform this reality. You have formed many opinions over the years that are actually reactions to feeling like the outsider. I suggest you take a look at these opinions, really reflect on them, in order to determine whether or not they are helping you or hindering you. Because for the most part they are only serving to keep you separate, isolated, and feeling alone. Time to stop being so stubborn and open your heart and mind to new ways of looking at the world.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Oh Capricorn. I’m afraid you don’t actually have any control over your life right now. I don’t mean the everyday necessities of going to work and paying your rent and putting gas in your car. I mean in terms of the spiritual quest you’ve been on for quite some time now. You want to find answers, you want to be more connected to your soul and to the universe, but the only way this is going to happen is if you let go of any pre-conceived notions of how this looks or how it should happen. Let this be your mantra for the next while: Letting go, I allow myself, to feel what I feel, to feel and be real, to feel and heal. Through this act of letting go, many other aspects of your life will be freed up to bring you the success you crave, and desperately need, in order to build your confidence and help you know that you really are on the right path.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

What do you want from life? Have you ever seriously asked yourself that question? I think if you take the time to reflect, you will discover that not only have you not asked the question, but you have never even thought to ask it. Instead, you have done what is most logical, practical, and socially acceptable. And, you’ve been good at what you’ve done. But you have also missed more than a few opportunities to do what you are here to do simply because you are afraid to embark on the journey. And maybe you’re just a tad afraid of your own magnificence as well. As the Steppenwolf song goes, “it’s never too late to start all over again”. Listen to your heart. What does it desire more than anything? If you can answer this question, you’re half-way there.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

On the outside, or the external part of your life, it feels like as if there is nothing going on. You feel stuck, like you’re paddling up river and not getting anywhere. However, on the inside, transformation is taking place. You are shedding your old skin and birthing anew. I know, I know, it seems like this process has been going on forever. But trust me, six months from now you will not recognize yourself, nor will you believe what you’ve been able to achieve. My advice is to keep paddling and doing what you can. Make sure to pay attention to your emotions and your body. Remember, you are one of the most sensitive and empathic/psychic signs in the Zodiac meaning that Pisces, of all people, need to remember to trust their guts and take time and space when needed.

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In order to build a strong foundation, one must first be familiar with the structure one intends to build and be able to navigate and execute the blueprints. When the structure is the Self, that knowing doesn’t come from outside research or a reliance on the opinion or expertise of others, it comes from delving inwards. The evolution of the self over a lifetime is a constant renovation project, one that proves that just when we think we have completed a room (also known as facing the skeletons in the closet or learning a life lesson) we discover that we have forgotten to put the hinges on the door. Don’t be afraid of silence, for it is in this silence that we discover inner truth. In turn, this inner truth helps us to move past blockages, fears, and misunderstanding and truly own the gloriousness that is uniquely our own. In other words: if you want to change your life, in whatever way, recognize that you must work on the reconstruction of yourself from the ground up.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

I hate to tell you this, but right now your life does not come with a plan or template. Don’t worry, those long-term goals you have are still valid and there is no reason to question whether or not you are on the right path. It’s the short-term that’s the issue. You’re going to have to learn to go with the flow and trust that every action in every moment is leading you in the right direction. Sometimes the unplanned spontaneity of life can yield the most magic and thus the most return on the investment in the self.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

The universe is on your side, though for the next while it might not feel like it. This is because the universe and your Self—or soul—is co-conspiring to bust you free from suppression. What does this mean? Well, there are many ways in which we do not allow the full expression of who we are to shine out into the world. We censor so much of ourselves that we often forget dreams, desires, and knowing that we once carried within our bodies. Over the next while you will be faced with unexpected change/movement and every time you feel uncomfortable, ask yourself why. I bet you will discover that your discomfort actually stems from suppressed longing, and if you were to own that longing, doors of opportunity would be able to open.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

The healing you are looking for, the sense of peace and home and contentment, will be achieved through setting your goals high. Reach for the impossible and what you want more than anything else. What if you are let down? you ask. What if the world doesn’t accept you, or worse, what if you simply aren’t strong enough to follow through and achieve your goals? Well, let me ask you this: aren’t you letting yourself down even more if you don’t try? Every dream is worth the effort, and yours are no exception. Jump out of your safety zone and take a chance. You will find that doing so will provide more satisfying, and healing, results than sitting on the sidelines.

Cancer – June 21 to July 22

You want all aspects of your life to sing in harmony. You want those lofty creative aspirations to yield success (and even fortune), and you want it now. The problem is this: you are the only one standing in your way. I know, you don’t want to hear it and it might even take a while for you to acknowledge the truth in this assessment of things, but eventually you will realize that much of your behaviour has been self-sabotaging. You can’t just assume that because your goals are worthy, glorious, or even a stroke of genius, that they will automatically happen. You’ve got to be willing to work hard too.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Your failure to act on what you know with your gut is causing you to overthink things and feel as though there is no solution in sight. You think you don’t know which way to turn and you feel lost. But, come on, Leo. You do know. Take a minute and clear your mind, pay attention to your solar plexus: what do you KNOW? The right course of action will open up and become clear to you when you stop pretending that you don’t know what is best for whatever situation you find yourself in. At this time you are simply not willing to face the answer out of sheer laziness and fear of action.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Getting caught up in petty debates over right and wrong means you are missing the big picture. Does it really matter what others think? Or is the push you feel from the inside about something more? What is it that you are trying to achieve? If you feel as though you have lost your way and no one is listening to you, it’s because you have set aside the big picture in favour of politics and proving your point. Disengage from these discussions. Take the time to reassess what truly matters to you, make a plan from a centred place where the distractions of the outer world have no influence. Trust me, right now your head is getting in the way.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You keep looking for fulfilment by looking to the past. You long for the glory days, but these days are only made glorious by what you have chosen to remember. And by doing so, you are missing out on the opportunities of the now. Possibilities abound, but they will not be able to show themselves to you if you are constantly looking over your shoulder and freezing time by holding on to a false sense of nostalgia. Look to the future, open your heart and set new intent. Be brave, Libra. The payoff will not only be a sense of fulfilment, but also harmony and peace. Recognize the change that has taken place within you and allow it to fully express itself.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

When innocence is crushed, denied or violated we all have an instinctive response to want to protect it. Yet we all have a tendency to equate innocence with naïveté, when in actuality innocence is that uncensored exploration of the world. The anger that burns within you these days is in response to both the squashing of innocence you witness in the world around you and your own suppression of innocence within yourself. Let that anger move, let it flush through your system and express itself (anger can be expressed in a constructive manner, remember). Your fight for the innocence in all of us is a noble one, so don’t let others trick you into thinking you are somehow misguided.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

The reason you feel like you’re not getting anywhere is because you aren’t allowing yourself to express yourself in your full creative capacity. So what if others don’t agree or if their creative talents are different than yours, you have to own your talents and your voice. Don’t conform, have fun; your instincts are your best guide. Think outside the box in every situation you find yourself in and don’t be afraid to act. Things will begin to move and the sense of being blocked will clear once you give yourself permission to play.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

“Celebrate good times, come on!” Oh yeah, you can feel it. You want to dance and sing with abandonment. You want to shout from rooftops and declare . . . what? It doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you allow yourself to enjoy this feeling and take ownership of all that is making you happy. The problem is, you are susceptible to others’ opinions and you want to please those who matter to you. However, by doing so you are causing the joy that you want to express to stagnate and turn into acidic bile. Don’t worry, if you’re happy, those who you love will be happy too, no matter what they think they believe. At this time, you are learning that the only one who knows what’s best for you, is you.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

We both know that the only time you trust the universe is when you are either feeling secure financially or you are succumbing to reckless abandon. And even then you like to maintain some sort of control, or at least believe that you are. Well, trust in the universe doesn’t work that way. At this time you are learning to trust even when you don’t have control and in situations where you do not feel secure and/or you are not acting from self-destructive behaviour modes. Use your skills of emotional distancing to uninvest yourself of any outcome, in all aspects of your life. Trust that what is best for you—and what you want more than anything—is on the universe’s agenda.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

With patience, comes balance. Don’t rush the inevitable, you are still gestating the gloriousness that is you; birth will happen at exactly the right time. If the outcome you see with your psychic eyes was to happen now, you wouldn’t be ready; only parts of who you are would be expressed and you would find yourself feeling cheated, stressed, and distraught. Keep plugging away, stay open to the lessons you must learn, and above all nurture the embryo of yourself within. Long walks, solitude, creative endeavours, and family time are all very important right now.

All Signs

Take a moment and think about what matters to you. What moral convictions rise in your chest and threaten to burst when you see injustice? What do you pay attention to, what do you care about, whether in your home, community, or in the world? For each of us, what matters is as different and varied as the many types of organisms on the planet, yet there are undercurrents of similarity – think environment, homelessness, the welfare of children, how big your house is, what car you drive, who you love, etc. Well, at this moment in time, being too overt in social environments about what matters to you could create conflict. That’s great if conflict is what you want. But if you find yourself feeling vulnerable, or like those beliefs are going through changes or bouts of discovery, you may want to go inward. Protect yourself by creating inner silence and reflection. Now is not the time for battle, now is the time strengthen your inner resources.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

In the same way that a dandelion breaks through the pavement, you are breaking through all areas of oppression in your life. This oppression may not be obvious to you, but if you pay attention to all the ways in which you are not allowed to be yourself, you will understand. You have the right to shine. You are beautiful. Stop being so self-effacing, and claim your right to be assertive. You don’t have to hold so much anger within your body if you are true to yourself in the moment.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

The time has come, Taurus. The universe plans to shake up your reality. And I don’t just mean that you should get ready for your daily life and routine to change completely. I also mean that all your core beliefs are going to be shocked into transformation. You will question everything you think you are over the next couple of weeks. My advice is to roll with the punches, surrender, and own the fact that you are learning. If you don’t, you’ll just feel miserable.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Over the next while you are going to have to remember that in order for something new to grow, something old must die. Think of it this way: if you have been wrestling with some major aspect of your life, be it career, relationship, or your core beliefs, you have probably come up against a wall where nothing makes sense anymore and you don’t know which way to turn. However, even though it doesn’t look like it right now, you are on the verge of a breakthrough. The answers will come to you, a pathway will become clear. All you have to do is take ownership of all the things you won’t let go of, that no longer serve you, and consciously let them fall away.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

The more you let that sun shine from your belly, the more complete you are going to feel. Sing, dance, laugh, be creative; it doesn’t matter. All that matters is that in every moment you follow your gut, and I mean this literally. If something doesn’t sit right with you, acknowledge it and act. Get out of that room full of people or take that chance opportunity. You really have nothing to lose because if you continue to sit on the sidelines and allow yourself to be compromised, you will only subject yourself to more pain and disappointment.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

Believe it or not, being playful and experiencing joy can go hand in hand with doing the right thing. You are much more perceptive than you let others think. Underneath your persona of socialite or “player,” you are just a big teddy bear with a lot of compassion and understanding. And even though you sometimes get yourself into sticky situations because you were just having fun and you thought nobody would get hurt, you do want to do the right thing. So here’s the deal, Leo. If you want to deepen your relationships while staying non-committal, you need to stay pro-active and do what’s right in the moment; own responsibility of your life and your effect on others.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

I know you want to keep things in order: preserve every last memory, keep your life organized and sane, and make sure that everyone is taken care of. But sometimes you just have to let go. Sometimes, in order to discover the magic that is waiting just around the corner, you have to do something you wouldn’t normally do. I can hear you laughing. “I don’t believe in magic,” you say. Well then, how come so many others experience magic, whether it can be proven as such or not, and you don’t? Perhaps magic is an experience you have not allowed yourself to open up to, and all you have to do is be willing to let it happen. Hmmm?

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Oh, Libra. You’re going to think yourself to death. You know, there is a difference between contemplating the universe and projecting overcomplicated interpretations that only serve to add confusion. Now would be a good time to practice meditation, clear your thoughts, and focus on the simple things in life. You know, “wax on, wax off.” I guarantee that by doing so, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary stress.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Yes, it’s true. You will only attain what you want to achieve through cooperation with others. I know this frustrates you, that you have tried before and things have fallen apart, relationships have been lost and all the other crap. But don’t give up hope. You’ve got keen powers of discernment and you are a great judge of character, just not always. Where you lag in this department is in those situations is where hope springs eternal but the little voice in your head is shouting warnings. You tend to ignore this voice and then regret it later. The right person/people will come along, all you have to do is trust.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Your life is beginning to flow harmoniously because you have learned that it does not serve you to hoard what you love to your chest. It doesn’t do you any good to push others away, or hold on to them too tight. These actions only create stress because every little thing needs to be monitored; in order to be “happy” you have to maintain control. You know the Sting song that goes, “if you love someone, set them free”? Well, it looks like you are finally starting to really understand what these lyrics mean. And watch, more good things will happen and more good people will come into your life because you do.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

Sometimes the best decisions are made when you have no idea what to do and you are just living by the seat of your pants. Sometimes these decisions are made by your subconscious and they are part of the big picture that is your life, you just aren’t aware of it yet. So go ahead, it’s okay. Do what you feel in the moment and soak up the joy and fun that come along with doing so. New experiences are on the horizon and that’s always good. Isn’t it?

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Are your actions in life the result of doing what you think others want you to do? Or perhaps you are conforming because you are afraid of being alone. Either way, you don’t really even know who you are anymore because you’ve been a walking facade for so long. At least that’s how it feels. A long time ago you decided that the only way you could get what you want is by playing the game, and consequently you became really good at it. Now you’re going to have to learn how to be true to yourself, and you won’t really have much choice as the real you will sneak out and be discernible by others at every lapse in your carefully constructed self-control. Admit it, you’re tired of playing the game anyway.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

It’s okay that you don’t know what you are doing these days because, really, it’s all about the experiences along the way. So what it if the project you are working on is not the end all and be all of your career, you’ve got to start somewhere, right? So for now, why don’t you just enjoy the ride, do the best you can, and trust that the universe is taking care of you? You have no idea of the kinds of opportunities that will open up for you down the road, but if you keep second guessing yourself you will miss many of these opportunities because you are too caught up in whether or not you are doing it “right”.

All Signs

What if you could wipe the slate clean and start over. Would you? What would you do differently this time around? I’m sure we’ve all had our moments when we’ve thought about this, and in our story-telling and media we often envision that this means that we must leave our past behind. However, in reality we can’t forget our past or simply pretend that it doesn’t exist. Like a fir tree that finds life, security, and a foundation from which to grow upon a stump in a second growth forest, we take what we have learned and create our lives anew each day. If we learn to use our past knowledge to think “outside the box,” so to speak, we can set ourselves free from destructive or limiting patterns of behaviour. So get busy creating! Break your own limits by forcing yourself to do what scares you the most: apply for that dream job, go back to school, talk to that person who inspires you, write down those words, or paint that canvas. It doesn’t matter. Just do it.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

You feel driven, even antsy and agitated, because you can see what needs to be done to attain your goals. So why don’t you do it? What are you waiting for? It’s like as if you are standing on a high-diving board, but instead of standing poised on the edge, you are still on the platform. You glance at the water every now and then while you dance around trying to psych yourself up for the jump. Like every other time this has happened in your life, the jump will not be nearly as scary or “bad” as you think it will. In the meantime, you are only causing yourself and those around you unnecessary stress because of your procrastination.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

Beware! Beware! The moody, sulky, possessive side of you is currently taking over your personality. What’s the matter? Life still isn’t exciting enough for you? Well, I would say that your current state of being is the result of too much activity and not enough down-time. If things aren’t happening fast enough for you, it’s because they’re not meant to right now. The satisfaction and fulfillment you feel you gain from all the glitter and glamour (or money, security, possessions) you’ve been collecting from the outside world is available on an inward plane, if you would only take the time to look. What hole, exactly, are you trying to fill?

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Have you ever noticed that whatever you have truly set your mind to, or asked the universe for, you have been able to achieve/receive? I know you don’t believe this right now, but it’s true. And at the moment the universe is conspiring to flood your body and life with a thunderbolt of energy. This energy is available to use in whatever way you wish. So get dreaming! Set your intent! Steer the boat in any direction you please, but be aware that it is YOU who is at the helm. Ignite your will, or intent, instead of hiding it behind layers of self-doubt and lethargy.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

You desperately want to set yourself free. Whether this is from a relationship, a job, or your own self-doubt, it doesn’t matter. The intensity of the feeling is the same. You feel trapped, and yet you also feel comfortable in this position. As a result, you sabotage any action toward personal freedom because you don’t want to face the initial sorrow that would inevitably follow. You need to let go. The sorrow will pass. It’s just a kind of mourning for what seems like the only reality you’ve ever known. (This isn’t true of course, how could it be? You’ve changed and adapted many times since the day you were born.) Are you going to let fear get in the way of your dreams?

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

You must be taking lessons from Gemini lately as you seem to have a multiple personality syndrome. However, before you retreat and try to “fix” yourself let’s look at what’s really going on. Whatever the focus in your life, whether you have a million projects on your plate or a singular one with many facets, you are drawing upon many different kinds of resources to achieve your end goal. This is good, it creates synergy. However, it can leave you feeling a little haggard or stretched thin, like you don’t know whether you’re coming or going or who you are. To help with this, remember that all the personalities this resourcing requires you to be are you. Don’t worry, you’ll get used to wearing all those different hats over time.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Ah ha! You have a bit of a difficult task ahead of you, Virgo. In your gut, you already know what I’m talking about, don’t you? The conundrum that you are faced with is how to live, and act, and be by logic that stems from innocence. That’s right, your spirit is pushing you to see that you can walk this world with the open and wondrous view of a child and still meet every day needs like rent and food money, and yes even attain or maintain a career. What makes your heart sing? Is it the act of play, art, outdoor sports, writing, working with numbers? Let the feeling of innocence guide you as you decide who you are and where you are going at this time.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

The time has come for you to take stock of your reality. What do you want, and what don’t you want? Ask these questions of everything you are doing: where you are, what you possess, and who you associate with. By doing so you will be able to draw up a plan that better suites who you are today, as opposed to 10 or 20 years ago. That person, in some ways, doesn’t exist anymore. Just make sure that the answers come from your heart and not from your head. I know, I know, it’s hard for you to do, but how about you just give it a try and see what happens? I promise, your feelings will not steer you in the wrong direction.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

If you were to look at yourself and the way you conduct your life from the outside, what would you see? Furthermore, if you were to do so with a cool detachment with no emotional investment in any one outcome of any one plan, what do you think you would do differently? You are a multi-faceted person who presents him/herself differently to the world depending on who you are talking to or what you are trying to accomplish. This isn’t a bad thing. This just means that right now you are trying to make all of those selves work together; to have some kind of cohesive glue at the core. That core is you and your intent. What’s the bigger picture? What are you trying to accomplish that goes beyond any one thing you are doing with your life now?

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Don’t let narrow minded thinking stand in your way. Pay attention to your dreamtime, both asleep and awake. Who’s talking? Pretend for a minute that you believe in reincarnation and that the ideas, feelings, epiphanies, and dreams you’ve been having lately are those of your past lives. Whether or not this is true, you are still drawing on inner resources that you did not know you have. Ride the wave and be greedy. Let yourself think big picture. However, be aware that this kind of action can get you into trouble. If you want to change things in a relationship or workplace environment and you are met with resistance, you will probably have to be okay with letting go and moving on.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

If you want magic to happen, you’ve got to remember to keep doing exactly what you are already. Shouldn’t be too hard, should it? Well, actually it could be. Currently life seems to be taking you along for a ride. You don’t really know what you’re doing or what direction you’re going in. But that’s okay because your heart is more at ease and you have more trust in yourself and the universe. This trust is why magic wants to play with you, but this is where it could get tricky. If you get caught up in overthinking why good things are happening to you, like maybe you don’t deserve good things, you’ll mess it up. So just go on trusting yourself, dammit!

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Sometimes compromises have to be made, and if you want harmony of interaction with family and friends, you are going to have to learn to do just that. It doesn’t matter if you understand where these others are coming from; their points of view, what matters is that you are willing to try things their way for a change. See, the thing is, if you value these relationships the time has come to show it. Don’t take advantage of the love that others give you or one day you’ll look up and those loved ones will no longer be there.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Change is taking place, you are just at the centre of it so it can be hard to see at times. Remember that every step is part of the process, and so is everything you think, feel and experience. It won’t do you any good to try and step ahead of the game. Follow your gut and do what comes naturally. Listen to the voice that tells you that you need to be gentle with yourself and not take on too much all at once. The change that is taking place is not just about career, goals, or money, it’s also about being happy.