Navigating The Stars – Monthly Horoscopes for the Astrology Lover

Transformation

All Signs

Don’t let the narrow-mindedness of others get in your way. Trust the process and allow yourself the space and safety to vision. Let yourself say the things you want to say, let yourself dream of the future, let yourself out of the box to take flight on the wings of possibility. There will be those who want you to stay in the box and you will have to deal with their negative energy. What you are doing—what you would like to do with your life, your artistic endeavour, your idea for your business or workplace—will threaten them somehow. So expect to be met with resistance when you present that great idea or when you try to get your art, words, or actions out into the world. Expect that you are going to have to hold fast and steady to your course and you are going to have to believe in yourself like you never have before.

The narrow-mindedness of others actually comes from their own fear—fear of their own beauty, love, and potential, and fear of change. Take this as a good sign. If you are pushing their buttons and creating inner turmoil in others, you are actually doing them a service. They need to be shaken up. They need to face themselves and the reality of the world around them. It is no longer healthy for them to live in denial, and though you might be afraid that you are somehow hurting them by doing what you are doing—for they will most certainly tell you that you are—don’t buy into their self-propagating fear.

In fact, meet their fear with patience. See yourself as a mother figure, one who provides unconditional love and ruthless compassion. This also goes for how you should be treating yourself, because as much as you are going to be faced with narrow-mindedness and negativity from others, you are also going to have to tackle this demon in yourself. Keep going and allow yourself the compassion you need to see past your “mistakes”.

Though it is the beginning of a new year and many of us are busy trying to actualize our New Year’s resolutions (that bar we have set so high for ourselves) and we may feel positive and “on the right track”, many of us are also going to be experiencing the lows that come with reality hitting us in the face: sticking to those resolutions, debt from the holiday season, difficult family members, going back to jobs that we don’t like, and trying to accomplish goals or dreams that still seem out of our reach. We must see these negatives as part of the cycle of life and we must be patient with ourselves and practice balance. We must remember not to bite off more than we can chew, eat properly, get enough sleep, and allow time for rest and inner reflection, otherwise we will just end up with disappointment and it will seem like all those negatives that were thrown our way or that we were faced with in terms of reality, are winning.

In other words, keep going even when the going gets tough. Through the ceremony of the New Year that we have collectively created, we open true possibility for change. This change must be faced with maturity and balance or our actions remain the erratic, if enthusiastic, choices of the young and naive.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Tap into the inner Master Crafter within you. You have a special talent, whether you have accessed this talent and have tried to tease it out into the world or not, it is there. Your job is to focus on accessing it and allowing it more space. Now is not the time to compare yourself to others. It won’t do you any good to sit around and think about how this or that person has achieved their goals and you have not. Remember you are on a journey, and the most important thing you can do for yourself is to make sure that your integrity stays intact. Do what you know is right, and don’t waver from that position. Don’t compromise and don’t let the opinions of others influence the path that you are on. You are an impatient breed and you like to see immediate results, but you are gradually learning to slow down and enjoy the world and your journey in the moment. You are learning to appreciate what you have, who you are, and those you love without pushing for what you long for to manifest prematurely. So remember, it doesn’t matter what others are doing or what they have accomplished. All that matters right now is that you access that Master Crafter within you, that you stick to what you know is right, and that you continue to learn how to enjoy the journey and trust the goal.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

You’ve built a kind of shell around yourself. You have thrust yourself into isolation and cocooned yourself within an envelope of safety that does not allow the influence of other peoples’ energy. Though you might feel a little lonely, this is actually not a bad thing. For underneath, within that cocoon of isolation, you are summoning the courage to create something new in your life. This new thing, this invention of the self, has to do with breaking free of the forces of suppression (whether they be external or internal), and allowing magic into your life. You are not one to believe in magic, so let me clarify. You want something, you need something, and you haven’t known how to go about getting it. In fact you have felt like it’s impossible. This is because of the suppression that has been exerted onto you or created by your own fears and doubts. When you shed this oppression, new opportunities will open up and things will “magically” happen for you. So remember: now is the time to go inward, to think and brew, to keep your thoughts and feelings isolated from those around you and reach down until you find the courage to throw off the forces of suppression. Then, get ready for magic.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Something is going to happen that is going to shake up your perceptions and perspective about your place within the universe. You are going to come face-to-face with how very small you are and how very vast the reaches of existence. Be prepared to have your defences go up, to feel fear stemming from a sense of unworthiness. Brace yourself to weather this storm and remind yourself to trust. The lessons you are learning are those of remembering the divine caregiver within your being and how to follow the natural flow of life. Right now change is your enemy, at least in your mind it is. You want everything to go back to the way it was before, and you are having to learn that that just isn’t going to happen. You want a sense of totality; you want to feel whole instead of fragmented and broken. But scraping together the shards of the past and trying to piece them back together is not going to work. Access the Knower within you by trying to see the world through the eyes of your inner innocent, the person you are when no-one is around. The one that feels comfortable and at home with the mysteries of the universe. From this place you will be able to find the courage to remember your talents and what you have to offer the world.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

The dam has broken free and you are finally being able to access your Will. You inner sunshine is beaming brightly and your world feels filled with harmony. You have come to a new understanding about life and what you want from it. It’s almost like that tremendous feeling of purpose that people get after they have faced a near-death experience. You want flow and laughter, you want creativity, and yes, that sense of purpose, and you have figured out how to make that more of a reality in your life. Expect to feel less exhausted, expect to feel driven and joyful, wanting the company of friends and the sharing of minds. Go forth and seek your dream, and give it all you’ve got. However, keep the lessons of the past few months bright in your mind and woven into the fabrication of your actions. Don’t forget what you really want in terms of day-to-day reality: what you want to wake up to, who you want to be around, how you want to feel, the pace you want to set, etc.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

You are learning how to let go. Look at all the judgement, anger, and pain you have held on to when it comes to those who have done you wrong in the past. See how those intense emotions are lessening and how you are now more able to access your own intent and move toward what you want. Freeing up your energy of this anger and pain you have opened to new possibilities. Ride this wave. Rejoice in it. Open yourself to the lessons that your soul is bringing you about being conscious and present in your daily interactions with others. The less you look for what you can gain from a relationship, the more you will receive what you need. And though letting go may sound easy, at least to the ears of your ego, it isn’t. Sometimes it can be pretty painful, especially if your grip is exceptionally tight. Now is your chance to embrace the future with both arms and never look back. You have done enough processing, and now is the time for action. Really feel the essence of your sign: light, power, energy, compassion, prosperity, growth, inquisitiveness, generosity, and magnetism. Uncover your inner sun as best you can.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

The compromises you are having to make at this time will not be in vain. Be patient with the process. You need time to regroup and sit with the silence of your knowing. You must strategize your next move and you can’t do so by moving too fast in one direction or the other, or by filling your life with distractions. Take it slow and simple. Do things one step at a time. Be deliberate in your actions and see beyond the moment to the bigger picture. What does this compromise mean for you? What does it get you down the road? You know you can see it, you know there is a reason and a purpose, but lately you’ve been frustrated because it seems like you have to keep waiting and waiting for anything to come of it. But remember patience, remember you are on a path, and that you can do something in this now to make sure you stay on that path. Keep your goal in sight, but allow for time to sit in silence to gather your Knowing about what to do next.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

You vision new ways to interact, participate, and collaborate with others. It’s like you’ve come to a new understanding about how to get things done and how everyone involved can contribute their talents, time, and energy. It’s all so clear to you, and when you focus on it you feel ecstatic and full of vitality and purpose. The problem is that some of your colleagues will be threatened by your ideas and they’re going to do everything they can to stop you. Just keep putting your ideas out there, laying them out clear and simple with your argument well researched and ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. Keep the long-term goal in mind (for you can see where your ideas could take whatever project you are working on), and remember that through your vision being put into action you are building the foundations for something much greater than yourself or your colleagues.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Change is on the horizon, my friend. You are about to set yourself free. Something has kept you down, suppress, oppressed, and under cover. You have been lashing out at the chains that bind you for some time with no hope of over being released. But no longer. You can’t take it any more and the volcano is going to erupt. This is a good thing. All you need to do is trust the process and allow the change to take place. It doesn’t matter that you don’t know the outcome and that you will be in for a bumpy ride. It doesn’t matter that others around you don’t understand what is going on with you and they may even be hurt in the process. All that matters is that you set yourself free. Jump with both feet and be prepared for free-fall. On the other side of the (as you will perceive it) turmoil, waits abundance, and even better, a deep sense of groundedness. You will know who you are and you will feel your place in the world better than you ever have. But only if you really trust that the change is for the better and don’t shy away from it. For if you choose the latter you will fragment yourself and much of you will stay caught in the oppression and suppression. This in turn will only cause more frustration and anger down the road. Be real. Be honest. Be true to what you want.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Lately you’ve been experiencing the equivalent of writer’s block. Whatever you have been focussed on at work, in your art, in your relationships, has made you feel as though you are sitting on the edge of a great discovery or epiphany that is just out of reach. Well, you’ve been right all along, and now the time-space between your future-self and your present-self has closed. So get ready for that epiphany. Get ready to be passionate about seeking inward to find the source of your creativity/ingenuity. Rejoice in the fact that you are going through a kind of re-birth where you re-discover your power and potential; the kundalini fires that burn without restraint at your core. The trick will be to not let your mind mess it all up for you. Don’t get fooled into over-thinking things, don’t obsess over one idea and exclude others, don’t jump on a bandwagon. Stay balanced in your approach to life and to your goals. Charging off in one direction just because it feels right in the moment is for the young and it can cause too much stress later on as we cringe with hindsight. In other words, use the creative juices and sense of purpose, but remember to take a step back once in a while and edit out those ideas that are were only part of the process that brought you to the golden nuggets.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

It’s time to celebrate your successes, dear Capricorn. Do you know what those successes are? The byproducts of them will have already started to manifest out into your life, but the core of them is what you need to pay attention to and celebrate. Yes, that’s right, you have overcome your fear of friendships. In other words, you are finally feeling comfortable with the reality that there are some bad apples and some good apples out there and you are going to find the good apples and do something amazing with them. This is worth celebrating because it means that you are not feeling so isolated and unreachable. You are no longer under the illusion that you are all alone here on this little planet called Earth. You have hope that you can find those who are like minded and that you can share who you really are with these people. You are a naturally charismatic person, but you also hold yourself apart from others, and it’s this holding yourself apart that is being stripped down. Breaking these barriers will have an impact on all parts of your life, both personal and professional, and will allow these spheres to grow and prosper. Just remember to take deep breaths of silence once in a while. Remember the vast reach of your soul and that you need to re-charge in order to stay balanced in this new-found, more socially oriented place in your life.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Love has become a complicated issue in your life. Your close relationships are demanding a lot of compromise and you find yourself putting on a mask in order to make it through the day. Communication has broken down and you feel stuck in a loop. However, if you allow it, movement can take place. But you have to be willing to dive into the nitty-gritty. You have to be willing to expose yourself and to talk things through. You have to take off the mask and be who you really are, not matter how your loved one reacts. You have to be willing to make compromises, but not compromise your integrity or that of your loved one. This is the only way to get to the truth and to get things back to where they need to be in terms of the love shared. Love is tumultuous. It means going through the good and the bad. It means accepting the other for who they are and seeing to their core; the bright, shining brilliance of their true being. Cutting through all of the politics of a relationship will allow you to experience harmony and a flow that soothes and heals your heart.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Open, open, open. You are a flower right after the bud breaks and the first petal peels away to reveal its underside to the sun. You are filled with energy and ambition. You are ready for possibilities. Boldness is your friend. Have courage and set yourself free through your art, whatever that art may consist of. Share what you know with the world and don’t let your mind get you confused and backed into a corner. In your sharing, you are helping others. You will learn just how much you are not alone, and you will find that exposing your truths creates a healing that branches out to connect with kindred heart. You have built the foundations of your dream, you have worked to acquire the skills you need to execute short- and long-term goals, and now it is time to set the next phase in motion. Put yourself out there as much as possible. Work like you have a fire burning under your butt. Don’t think, just do. If you over-think too much you will block out the light of creative power needed to propel you on this next leg of your journey. Enjoy this time and allow the blossoming and ecstasy of creation to fill you to the brim. In this way you can remove your barriers of fear without having to do the hard work of emotional recapitulation.

All Signs

We are taught by new agers and by spiritual healers around the world that we should not be selfish, that the most healthy and personally beneficial thing we can do with our lives is to give of ourselves, our time, and our love, freely. While I don’t disagree with this point of view, I do think we need to get a few things straight about this perspective and what it means for the prosperity of our individual lives and the dreams that we work hard to attain.

First of all, let’s redefine the meaning of selfish and separate it from the word greed. To be selfish without the aspect of greed means to feed ourselves the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental food we need to better function in our everyday lives and to attain our goals. When we realize that nourishing our bodies, hearts, and minds means that we are not being greedy, we come to understand that we are not hurting anyone. When we come to see that feeding ourselves the time, nourishment, and energy that we need on all levels, we are better able to serve those that we care about, be active in our communities, and work toward a common good that is greater than our own personal day-to-day existence. If we are drained and don’t allow for this rejuvenation, we are no good to anyone, including those who matter most to us.

Greed, on the other hand, is the act of caring only for one’s self with no regard for the welfare of others. So ask yourself, are you this type of person? When you care for yourself, when you want to be prosperous and see the results of your labour, are you really doing so at the expense of others? I would venture to guess that you are not.

Separating the two (greed and selfishness), is really hard for those of us who are sensitive beings. We have to work hard to 1) stop caring all the time for others and not ourselves and 2) know that we deserve for good things to happen for us. We’re always wondering why everyone else seems to attain their goals, and we do not.

Right now the universe is asking us to look closely at what we have worked hard to attain, to really acknowledge that work, and to really own it and take pride in it. And to allow ourselves the time we need to rest and rejuvenate. If we are experiencing a lack of results not to be disheartened, but know that we are leaving out half the equation needed to attain those results: self care. The problem lies in that we are trying to do too much, give too much of ourselves, and basically stretching ourselves too thin. We need to remember to be selfish and to gather to ourselves all of the harvest that comes with our hard work. This means to be mindful of what we need as individuals, and to not be ashamed of wanting, or indeed demanding, that we receive the results we are looking for. Instead see that we deserve those results and that achieving them does not mean that we are not caring for those we love.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Want to attract more money and opportunities in your life? Well, you’re going to have to start learning how to rejoice. Learn to see all that you have to be thankful for in the moment through a clean and real connection to the part of you that still sees the world through eyes of wonder, joy and innocence. Try singing in the rain, searching through the sand to find the perfect shell, hunting for sticks in the woods with your children. All of these kinds of activities help you centre yourself and remember what is truly valuable to you. Who you are as a creative being is really important to your life right now. By tapping into the wellspring of energy that your creative self houses, you will find that you have more energy to actually rejoice in the now, to feel good and happy in the moment. This in turn helps you to know with your whole body the steps you need to take to create the money and opportunities that you need. Worrying about things day in and day out is not doing you any good. Stop focussing on the bad, and start acknowledging the good.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

You’ve got a battle raging inside you right now, my friend. You feel drawn to isolation; it’s as though you are working to push others away because you don’t feel like you deserve to be in their presence, or you feel that they don’t think you deserve to be there. So you are spending a lot of time alone dwelling on how unfair the world is. But this part of you is fighting with the part of you that knows that if you step out of your shell, if you take a chance and do something new, you will thrive. If you do take that leap of faith, through your unique knowledge you will find that you are at the leading edge of a creative or innovative wave. So rather than comparing yourself to others and weaving self-pity stories about how the world is against you, work to face your fear of the unknown and engage with those thoughts and ideas that are trying to rise from your subconscious.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

Your life is going through, or about to go through, a lot of change. This will mean that both your physical location and your inner self will embark upon some kind of journey. Whether this journey means moving to a new home, taking a road trip, or changing jobs, it is all the same kind of energy. You are going to be challenged to step up and show the world what you’ve got. You are going to have to draw on the knowledge of your craft, whatever that may be, in order to move forward along your path of creating a new life or way of living. Remember that the inward journey is just as important as the outward, physical one. Don’t rely on old ways of doing things. Remember that just because other people are doing it doesn’t mean that you have to. Instead, it’s important that you respond to the challenges and changes that occur from a fresh and unique point of view; one that can only come from you.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

The only way you are going to get yourself back on track is by listening to your inner voice. The set-back you’ve been experiencing is due to the fact that you are choosing to ignore what your body and your heart are trying to tell you about what you need at this time. You are trying to plunge ahead regardless of how hard everything feels. This is pretty typical of you, if you think about it; you’re an all-or-nothing kind of sign in many ways. At this time it’s really important that you see yourself in as the student. Your teacher is your intuition and your body. Trust what your body is telling you. Trust the voice that’s trying to rise from in your chest and from way down in your solar plexus. I’m not talking about the monkey on your shoulder (that’s a whole different story), I’m talking about the little voice that keeps suggesting that maybe this or that needs to change, that maybe you need to slow down, and that ultimately is trying to tell you that you need to eliminate stress out of your life and create balance.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

The physical and mental exhaustion you feel these days is the result of a need to go inward. You need to be asking yourself three basic questions: Where am I going? What do I want to do with my life? And what will make me happy? Getting refocussed on the answers to these questions will help to quiet the electrified chaotic energy you sometimes feel surrounds you; the shaky, surreal sensation you try so desperately to hide. But no matter how hard you try to hide it, others can see what’s going on. I challenge you to ask any one of your good friends if they think you are too distracted by external life and if you need some quiet introspection. I bet they will say yes to both.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Be cautious of projecting your beliefs, thoughts, and ways of doing things onto others. In some cases your assessment of how things should go, or judgement of others circumstances and what they should do, may be right, but by playing the know-it-all you are only attracting negativity toward yourself. By keeping your mouth shut and waiting until you have the ability to be more tactful, or perhaps waiting until you discover there is no need to express these thoughts, you are creating balance in your own thought process, and your beliefs about the world in general. The key here is to reconnect with your knowing that everyone is equal, we all have our foibles and we all have our strengths. And there is always more than one truth to a situation.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

It’s going to feel like there is a lot of negative energy being thrown your way over the next while. People are not going to agree with your point of view, they are respond irrationally or with intensity to your decisions, and you will feel in discord with many of your friends. How do you respond to this? Access what you are good at, those traits that you have cultivated over many years that you know to be your truth. Remember that you are a master at something, whatever it is, and that no one can take that away from you. Nourish your strengths by putting them into practice. When others fling their own projections on you, when they try to make their insecurities and fears your own, take the time to meditate on your response, take the higher ground and don’t let them suck you into their small, petty worlds. You have much to offer in this life and right now the universe is throwing you a lesson, one of resilience. Stay strong in your own knowing.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

You are going to be shocked, or catapulted, into your feelings, dear Scorpio. It’s like your source self or your soul has hooked up jumper cables to your emotional body and is amping up the voltage. Let yourself feel, whether it’s sorrow, anger, joy, or elation. Let the emotion move through you, let it cleanse your heart and sweep away the garbage and debris that you have been holding onto for so long. I promise you, feeling these things, and truly owning them, will not make you weaker. Doing so will open you up to much needed love and your ability to flower into what you are becoming. We are all constantly changing, but some part of you has been stuck in the past and needs this electrical shock of feeling in order to break the dam and allow you to move on and become the beautiful self that you know lives within you, just waiting to be set free. I recommend walks on the waterfront in a southeast gale and screaming at the universe at the top of your lungs.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Be glad, dear Sagittarius, the sorrow that you have been grappling with is about to flush itself out of your system. This will make room for some much needed feelings of ecstasy and create space in your life for you to rejoice and be thankful for all of the beauty that you are surrounded by. You have done some things in the past while that have caused you to carry around guilt, things that you do not feel proud of or that you are ashamed of having done. But this place in time is teaching you to remember that we are all just human, we make mistakes and we carry on. You never intended to hurt anyone. In fact at the heart of it all, you know that many of the things you have done were done with love, they just seemed to backfire in your face. See your intent for what it is, see your integrity and your generosity, the ultimate caring that propelled you into action, and claim that intent and integrity. Those that think they were wronged by you are going to start seeing the light and they will, for the most part, be very thankful that you did what you did. The ones that don’t get it will eventually figure it out for themselves.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

With patience comes the reward you are looking for. Don’t try to rush things, don’t make rash decisions, and don’t try to change directions too quickly. You need to keep steady right now, follow the path you have chosen for yourself and know that the universe is working to respond to your intent. Work to understand that you are at a certain stage in a cycle right now. What you long for so badly with your heart is not being ignored, nor is it impossible, it’s just trying to make it’s way to you and that will take time. For now, learn what you can from every day. Be patient with yourself and with others. Soak up experiences and try to stay in the now. The reward that is coming to you is substantial and will be more than you expected, so try your best not to get discouraged. Keep on truckin’, my friend.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Let your inner sun shine. Let your intent be an act of creativity unleashed upon the world. Pay attention to and follow epiphanies and inspiration. This is a funny time for you, Aquarius, because at the same time as your solar plexus and will are fired up and shining for all to see, you are also learning more about yourself through acts of turning inward. You are taking inner journeys that will be hard to explain to others, even though you will feel compelled to do so. You will be prone to taking naps, bouts of daydreaming, and a general preoccupation with your own imagination and inner processes. Let yourself share these experiences, even if they are hard to put into words. Others will benefit from the insight you have allowed to bubble to the surface of your consciousness and these conversations could lead to acts of co-creation that could benefit both parties.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

You have been praying for guidance, have you not? You have been praying for a sign that you are on the right track. Well, you are starting to feel the shift taking place now. You are starting to hear the voice of your soul and that of the universe with much more clarity than in recent months and this is a relief to you. But keep tuned in. Don’t think that you should stop listening just because you feel tuned into your soul’s directive. In order to be truly successful in your current endeavours, you are going to have to pay heed to the information that is still trying to make its way to your conscious mind. You know what to do, you just tend to question yourself too much and if you don’t keep an open line to the universe, to your soul and source intent, you will find yourself once again lost in that state of confusion, not knowing which direction to head in. So keep your inner tuning forks at the ready and all barriers to new information stripped of their power. You can do this!

And those wild
wild winds of change
are blowing me
home

All Signs

Get ready for an in-breath. Get ready to bring into your body, your consciousness, and the practical every day realities of your life the strength that can only be drawn from your Source Self. By this I mean the self that is you underneath all of the layers that you have built throughout your lifetime.

One of the hardest things for us humans to do is to have faith in ourselves. It’s easy to have faith in a god—an all-seeing, all-knowing entity existing somewhere outside of ourselves and most definitely raised on a pedestal above us (this includes science, if you really think about it). By doing so we can tell ourselves that all we have to do is trust that someone else is looking after our destiny. We can take comfort in thinking that even when we do something harmful to others that God will forgive us and all will be right with the world. And by doing so we deny ourselves the necessary, human act of taking responsibility for our actions, our goals, and our dreams.

But more than that, we deny ourselves the strength we can gain from looking at and accepting our totality. We deny ourselves the right to rejoice in all that we can create, all that we innately know and feel, and that special spark that is uniquely us.

It’s more than likely that you have been trying to trust the inner you, the voice that tells you to keep going with what you dream, what feels right in your gut, and what you know will make you happy. And it’s more than likely that lately you have been feeling a little let down; things just aren’t going as you expected them to. In fact, they might seem a little on the shitty side.

But for the next couple of weeks your Source Self—whether you want to define this as a spiritual entity that exists across the universe and weaves across lifetimes or simply a unique individual who was born into a unique life full of potential—will be on your side filling you with the breath of life. Movement will begin to take place where you have been feeling stagnation. You will be filled with knowing that will flood into you from the selves you have already been, from the paths you have already walked. Listen to this inner knowing and find the courage to believe in yourself. And if you hit up against the psychological wall that declares that because things aren’t going the way you want them to then you should just give up and go back to following the safe confines of social norms, face that fear and have the courage to change. Blossom, push upward, keep doing what you know to do, but with ferocity and determination. And watch the magic unfurl.

Breathe in change.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Love continues to be on your radar, Aries. This time, you are learning about love through acts of playfulness. Want more love in your life? Find the innocent within you; the self that looks at the universe with eyes full of wonder; the self that is not afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and sing at the top of your lungs; the self that gains joy from the sight of sunlight glinting off fall leaves. You are on a journey that will see you creating a new kind of life for yourself, one that is not hooked to the past, not lost in a quagmire of unresolved emotions and is therefore self destructive, and one that is built on foundations created from valuing your self-worth. Take this adventure seriously and walk into the challenge that it implies with all the courage you can muster. Love, and its gateway, playfulness, are flooding into your life right now in order to shake open your permission and allow you to let go of the pain you hold on to from past experiences.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

The ability for your life to be in harmony is linked right now with your ability to be understanding. The more you are able to be understanding and compassionate towards others—their points of view, their decisions, and of who they are as people—the more your life will harmonize. This means letting go of thinking that you are right all the time. It means that when you are interacting with others, whether on a project, in a relationship, or in any other circumstance (standing in line at the grocery store with an annoying customer ahead of you, for example) it is in your best interest to recognize and have honour for their integrity as a human being. Remember that they have something to offer that you don’t; that they are the master at something you have no idea how to do, or maybe have never even heard of. By recognizing this in others, you will see that your integrity, your Master Self, will be, in turn, recognized by others. As a result, the areas of your life where you were feeling like thing were in discord will find themselves in harmony.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

The more you try to exert control over others in your life, the more things are going to come to a standstill. More than that, your life will feel like it is stagnant. Because by trying to control others, you are also setting boundaries around yourself; you are confining yourself to a set of protocols that are non-functional and detrimental to your own personal growth as well as those you love. Your need to control others stems from your fear of change. You can feel change charging at you like a herd of bison. It thunders in your ears and will quickly overtake you. The problem is that you see this change as in some way being a threat to your existence, but nothing could be further from the truth. If you are able to stand up and charge directly at that herd of bison, you will find that instead of trampling over you and leaving you crumpled on the plains behind them, you would find that you are actually running with them, drawing from their strength and energy and laughing with glee because you will have accessed new found freedom.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

You are becoming conscious of an aspect of your life that is oppressing you. I hate to say this, but this oppression comes from your romantic involvement. Your partner is not allowing you to be all of yourself and you are beginning to notice the effects of this oppression in all aspects of your life. Be careful in how you define this oppression. It may not be that your partner doesn’t allow you to be all of yourself in their presence, but in terms of expressing your true self to the world they may be holding you back and keeping you stuck behind walls with no doors. Your consciousness is becoming aware that you need to take back and own your power. You need to act from that place within you that is your own personal truth. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the relationship has to end, it just means that you have to take back your sovereignty, act as you see fit, and have the personal power to show the world what you’re made of without any psychological or emotional barriers holding you back.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

The next couple of weeks are going to be a little bit crazy for you. You are not going to know in what direction you are going, who you are from moment to moment, and what you really want from life. This is the beginning of the cracking that will let your light shine through. The universe is filling your life with lessons and your body and soul with energetic intensity. Expect things to feel synchronistic and magical and at the same time chaotic and overwhelming. What do you need to do in the face of this confusion? Well, first of all, remember to breathe. Then, remember to access your Source Self. Spend time envisioning your life dream and while doing so remember to strip away the layers of projection so that you can access truth. And one more piece of advice: keep reminding the universe that your human body is fragile, that you need the lessons to be filtered through the earth and through your Source Self so that you are not disintegrated by the intensity of it all.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

Think of the source of all life in the universe as that endless well that feeds the spark of your soul; that place where you draw strength from when all else seems lost. See that well as it exists in your root chakra, stabilizing and nourishing you from the very core of your body. Now, if you want to experience achievement, if you want what you have been working for to be successful and provide positive results in your life, you need to consciously draw from this well. Know that you are drawing not only from your divine source, but also from the very breath of the universe—the space between cells and atoms that gives life to all things through the very nature of being. Don’t buy into the politics of social interaction whether at work, at home, or with your friends. Be aware of the reflection you put out to the world and be cognizant of your ability to take the high road. The last thing you need is drama that distracts you from your goals, so take off the mask and be who you really are, without shame or excuses. 

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

Patience means exercising ones ability to wait until the time is right. Like the phases of the moon or the change of the seasons, all things have their right time. I know it may seem contradictory, but by exercising patience you will allow yourself to be filled with the regenerative forces that you so desperately need. Now is not the time to push. Don’t force your opinion on others, don’t try to make changes or major decisions when it comes to your life or the lives of others. Now is the time for inner silence, to listen instead of speak. By doing so you will create enough space within you to allow for the achievement of goals that you set some time ago. Be conscious of your actions and nurturing to yourself and to others. Where you are at is similar to the days before a mother gives birth, the deep stillness that exists before the rush and intensity of labour. Use this time to gather your strength and to sharpen your observation skills, for when the time comes you are going to have to act from your instincts.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

Until now, your perception of what is possible has been too narrow. This is due in part to fear telling you that you should stay within your comfort zone, but it is also due to the fact that you just didn’t have the energy to think outside the box. Life has been all consuming and certain aspects of it have drained you to the point of overwhelming exhaustion. But the dam has broken, and movement is once again a reality. Seize the day. What you want with your heart of hearts is possible. Now that your third eye has widened its lens you are able to see all of the many solutions that are available to you, whereas before now any solution seemed like the stuff of science fiction. Be warned that this breaking of the dam means you must practice letting go and allow a kind of death to take place. Let those things that no longer serve you die and fall away. Know that they will be composted back into the energy of the universe and that you owe nothing to them. Rejoice in your success. You have set yourself free, so stop guilting yourself out about it.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Whoa there, Sag. You’re jumping a little ahead of the mark. There are logistics that you haven’t quite addressed that could turn that win you envision into a failure, if you’re not careful. Time to go inward, cut back on your social interaction a bit, and do some research of the Self. Hasty decisions never bear ripe fruit. Whatever the focus of your attention, you need to do some maturing in your perception, your understanding, and your sense of timing. You need to see the whole picture, not just your part in it. You need to see where the golden sun energy that fills your being with hope is coming from, see where the magic bursts forth from, and honour that place. Don’t dismiss it like you would a piece of garbage on the side of the road. Whatever your plan is don’t set it into motion just yet. Sit back and wait a while, the time is not yet right. Think about all who are involved and affected by your decisions and do what you know is right with your gut, not with your head.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

The burden that you feel in one or more relationships has to do with your own inability to forge ahead with what you know is right for you. In fact, this inability could be classified as laziness. You don’t want to make the effort to move out of your comfort zone, so you are choosing to stay stagnant, disguising your laziness in a shroud of belief that either you need the other person, or they need you. Not true. There is so much more going on in your energy field. So much more to the story of your life than catering to the belief that this relationship is what you need. Why not open your perception to all that you are, all that you want to accomplish? Try stepping back and looking at this big picture. What do you want? And I mean truly want, with every fibre of your being. What have you wanted since the day you were born? Why aren’t you going out there and getting it? Instead of taking this bold move, you have piled burden after burden on your shoulders and underneath you are angry about it. So get off your keister and do something! Take chances and follow your heart. Don’t worry, you will not lose the love you have, the companionship you desire, because of it.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Pack your bags, you’re taking yourself on a guilt trip. On the one hand, you are poised and ready to burst forth onto the stage of your own becoming. On the other you feel endlessly guilty for even thinking that this is possible. The result is an inner battle that could deprive you of the fulfillment you seek. You have done nothing wrong. What wants to come to you as the result of your hard work is well deserved and does not harm anyone you love. It does not steal their light and it does not place them in a position of lesser value than you. The best thing you can do right now is let go of the guilt and celebrate yourself and your achievements. Allow these achievements to blossom and become more than they already are. Don’t you see? By doing so you also benefit those you love. By letting go of the guilt and quieting the battle raging within your heart, you allow more space for love and co-creation, and you provide more opportunities to help those in need.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Be open to healing. Be open to reaping the harvest of your hard work. Don’t slip into thinking that you are undeserving of return/reward, as you are so apt to do. See yourself as you exist in the whole of existence. You are a bright, shining light and a small speck of stardust at the same time. You have all the power you need at your fingertips. You don’t need to push in any direction right now, you merely need to see yourself as one with everything and allow the universe and your Source Self to deliver what you require. This doesn’t mean that you are meant to be stagnant, but it does mean that you don’t have to force any issue, over tax yourself, or create tension. Take care of yourself; be good to your body, your heart, and your mind. You have many patterns from your past that have caused you pain. Some you learned from your parents, some you learned from society. These are stripping away and healing is taking place. The healing will come to you in the form of doing what you know is right without the voices of others disrupting this knowing and throwing you off course.

Even in the most unlikely of places, life finds a way.

All Signs

In this media driven age, where every aspect of our lives is shaped by outside cultural influences beamed into our lives via our televisions, phones, tablets, and computers, many of us get caught up in thinking that if we have not achieved what others have then we are not good enough, or that we will never “make it,” or fit in to the rest of society. Our childhood dreams of what we wanted to be when we grew up were obliterated by cultural norms, gender norms, and the idea that we must be “practical” to succeed in life. We learned through our informal societal education (family and friends) that we must, in every way, compare ourselves to others. From how we look to what we think, we are conditioned to examine our presence in our social context and make adjustments to ensure that we fit in.

This is not an abstract thought, it is a reality. You may think you’re a rebel because you’re a hippy, an environmentalist, a feminist, or just against capitalism and you’re not going to be taken in by “the man,” but that just isn’t so. What car you drive, whether you buy at Walmart or the local farm stand, how you act in a social situation, how private you are, your political views; all of these kinds of things ensure that you fit into at least one social group.

At this time we are all learning about how these structural norms are actually inhibiting us. With the information we carry around inside our bodies and our psyches, we carry a great burden, one that is bound to us by the population we are surrounded by. When we compare ourselves to others and only try to fit into a classified, and socially accepted role we are actually cutting ourselves off from the supply of support from our own innate beings. And when we let go of the demands we put on ourselves about how things “should be,” we can then surrender to the path we are on in the now and see it for the lesson that it is. We are consumed by the thought that we are wrong; we must not be doing it right because what we’re doing isn’t turning out just like everyone else. But we are each individuals who are connected at the very core of our cells by the fabric of the universe. No matter how much we pretend to be separate, we are all connected and we effect each other.

Our logic is beginning to coincide with our inner knowing. That knowing says that the only way we can be, is to be ourselves. Having expectations of what “should” be, when these expectations take away from what feels good and whole and true to the inner self, only serve to take us more and more off track — in terms of being at peace, feeling fulfilled, and like our lives have meaning — and in fact embed us more firmly into the social norms of the culture of our upbringing.

Therefore, I recommend that you promise yourself something. If what you are about to do with your life (hint: this has to do with the major decision consuming your thoughts and reality) causes you to panic and think that you are not doing enough to leave your mark on this world, punch that thought in the face.

I’m not saying that you shouldn’t fight for what you want and keep going even when things get tough. What I am saying is that we will be much happier if we forgive ourselves for being what we are and surrender to the process of actualizing that whole self, whatever that self may be.

Note: If you are interested in reading an article or two about social structure theory by leading anthropologists, I recommend checking out “On Social Structure” by A. R. Radcliffe-Brown, or “Social Structure” by Claude Levi-Strauss.

Aries – Mar. 21 to Apr. 19

Practice sharing. Spread that shit on everything. Share your feelings (good or bad), your joys, your pain, your heart, your worldly goods. There is an opportunity for a lot of love to flow through your life right now, but you need to be open to it. The control you exert over your emotions, the way you deny what you are really feeling and what you really need in order to play the hero role, only causes you to lash out at inappropriate times because you feel taken advantage of. If you practice sharing what’s really going on in that head of yours, being honest with yourself as well as others, you will experience a shift in how you experience love in your life. The trust you have such a hard time putting in others will find space to grow and be nurtured. The joy you want to share with loved ones will blossom and become more spontaneous and more frequent. There is no way that you can carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, so stop trying. You are actually depriving your loved ones of their right to be responsible for their own lives.

Taurus – Apr. 20 to May 20

Lately you have felt suppressed from every angle. It’s as though those around you have collectively agreed not allow you to express who you really are. Or maybe they’ve agreed that they just won’t see you. Or maybe it’s just that you are suppressing who you really are and what you are really feeling. Perhaps you are not facing tough, emotional issues that are staring you in the face? In either case your soul is responding by giving you the tools to deal with this suppression through play and travel. This means that the more joy and playfulness you bring to your work, your relationships, your daily routine, the more you are going to free yourself from suppression. Look at yourself with eyes that are forgiving, compassionate, and filled with a sense of humour. Allow your mind to wander, and follow your feet. Through these actions you are able to access past life information, or the knowing of your soul, that will allow you to understand that the suppression is an illusion.

Gemini – May 21 to Jun. 20

You will need courage to face the next couple of weeks and months, my friend. For what is required in your life is a letting go of disappointment. You are holding on too tight to the past, but it has already slipped through your fingers. You are grasping an illusion, or ghost memory, that is still floating around on the hard drive of your psyche. You need to approach your life and the world with innocence. Let go of the idea that you know anything. Surrender to being the listener, the learner, and dedicate yourself to opening your mind to new possibilities. The narrow scope of your perception and permission is causing you undue pain. There are many more options available than just the ones you keep replaying in your head.

Cancer – Jun. 21 to Jul. 22

Ever heard the saying, “when something goes wrong in your life, just yell ‘plot twist,’ and move on”? You might want to make that your motto for a while. Or have you all ready begun to clue into this? All the strange, frustrating, and even infuriating things that have been happening to you are signalling that you need to change your approach to life. Expect to be flooded with a new vision. Expect that you will decide that you have to do something different and that doing so will effect your whole reality. Your search for totality is laden with too many expectations and you’re not able to hear what your soul and your heart are really telling you. Here’s a thought, keep it simple. Stop trying to complicate things so much that the goals you set for yourself are pretty much unattainable. Stick to one thing and focus on that. Alleviate distractions of all kinds. And most of all, focus on what makes you feel happy and those things that help to remove stress from your day-to-day reality.

Leo – Jul. 23 to Aug. 22

If you don’t stop clinging to the past, you will never be able to heal and move on. Playing out politics that are outdated and no longer relevant is only adding layers to the masks you put on every day. It’s time to get more basic. It’s time to strip layers and cut down to the bones of the matter. You want movement, you even crave it. You want your life to be full of love and joy, but for some reason you push away every opportunity for love or joy that the universe sends to you. I can see you shaking your head and thinking that I’m totally off. You are saying, “I do so invite love and joy into my life! I do so work to change and move on from past issues!” But if this is true, then why aren’t you going anywhere? Why does it still feel like the same-old, same-old? What’s the problem? You’ve got one foot in the past, and one foot in the present, and you need to decide which reality you are going to live in. There’s an aspect of your personality that still has not grown up and you need to give this child-self room to mature.

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22

You’ve been working too hard. Time to find some fun things to do and rest and rejuvenate your body and mind. If you let yourself stop for a second you might just realize how exhausted you are. I know that things have to get done and you have deadlines just like the rest of us, but some of those things on the to-do list can be accomplished through the synchronistic workings of the universe. You never know, taking a nap, reading a book, or going to lunch with friends, may just provide the space in your head to allow your imagination to show you the answer to a key problem or question. Or you might get introduced to someone who could fill a role in your business or work-place, or fill that gap in that project you’ve been working on. Just be aware that if you don’t take care of the exhaustion, if you keep pushing to get more and more done without giving yourself some down-time, your work, home-life, and your body are going to suffer.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22

What you are experiencing is the construction of the foundation for the rest of your life. No matter what age you are, what you have learned about your own will to survive has opened you up to changing unhealthy patterns and allowed you to reassess what really matters to you. Through letting go of your control over circumstances and allowing yourself harmonize with the moment, you are accessing the guidance that you were looking for. The thoughts and attitudes that you develop now will dictate how you see the world for years to come, so be mindful and be present. You are choosing the direction of things to come, things as practical as where you will live, the state of your health, and the people you are surrounded by. Remember, there is no right or wrong answer, so you don’t have to get hung up on trying to determine and then justify the direction you are headed in. It’s all about letting go.

Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21

This battle you’ve got raging within you is only filling you with sorrow. You think you’re battling the sorrow, but you’re gravely mistaken, my friend. You are at war with yourself. You’re so hell-bent on believing that you are bad or doing something wrong that you have diminished your ability to see any light or joy or hope. Why are you doing this to yourself? Well, you’re afraid to integrate all the different aspects of who you are and let others see that kaleidoscopic being. You may be pretty extroverted these days when it comes to expressing your anger, but you have shoved all other emotions down your preverbal gullet. Nobody knows what you’re thinking or feeling, and contrary to what you think, this is not a good thing. Let the moon guide you. Try to be at ease with the ebb and flow of emotions, and the tendency of your mind to wander into la-la land. Be open to the big picture and remember that you are going through a necessary phase or season. This phase is not the end-all and be-all of your existence, and it will not last forever. What you are experiencing now does not define you as a person.

Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

No matter what your head is telling you, don’t listen. You are ready to take that leap of faith, start your education, get that new job, move to another community, or commit to that relationship. I know you’re waffling. You think there’s no way in hell that now is the right time, but it is. All you need is a little courage to do what your gut is telling you. And in case you didn’t get this point all ready, your head has no idea what’s going on. All your head is succeeding in doing is filling you with anxiety and fear. Breathe, look at all that you have accomplished in your life up to this point. You do have the strength to do what is required, and you are ready to make the changes that are necessary. The heavy burden that you are allowing to sit on your shoulders is not yours and you need to let it go. The more you waffle back and forth about it, the more you will prolong your pain.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19

You are doing a good job of letting go of the conditioned responses and beliefs you acquired as a child. You are letting go of your assumption that these societal conditionings have any actual hold on you, and you are therefore allowing your true self to shine like never before. Don’t lose the momentum; you are not out of the woods yet. The more you strip these beliefs and responses, the more you learn to act from your own will or intent instead of react to circumstances, the more you will be rewarded with a sense of fulfilment. You are also learning a little bit about balance and equilibrium. The tendency to run yourself to the point of exhaustion, not take time for self-care, is being balanced out by a new-found ability to see how the ecosystems of the different aspects of your life effect each other. You know the part of you that overindulges? Well, it’s is being mellowed and tempered and is being trained to have it’s eye on a greater fulfilment than can be provided by the urge to be instantly gratified.

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

As is true to your nature, you are going through another rebirth phase. This time it’s about getting in touch with your inner knowing. You’re more of a head person than a mushy-gushy feel-from-the-heart person, but you’re discovering as you get older that the old ticker has a lot more knowledge to impart than you had given it credit for. Through mistakes you have made in the past and the paths you have chosen to wander throughout your lifetime, you are beginning to see that not everything is explained by science and logic. Sometimes we just know things. Practice honing this skill, Aquarius. You could even make a game out of it: is my intuition right? You can play this with your friends and tally up the score. Just remember, you have to want to listen for real to the messages your heart and solar plexus are sending you, otherwise you’re not playing fair with yourself.

Pisces – Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

Magic is going to come to you through friendly interaction with the outside world. Keep lines of communication open and jump on the opportunity to have new experiences. You can’t predict the future because it’s still in the making. You have no idea of the opportunities that are trying to make their way into your life. There is immense growth taking place both inside you and with how you deal with the world. You have recently discovered that the path you were on needed a slight adjustment in its course. For a while this made you feel like a failure and like you were leaving something important behind. Now you are realizing that the change was/is necessary and is still in alignment with your higher goals. Follow the path of least resistance and give into the process. Let the answers come to you through the mouths of people you will soon meet.