Tip of the Week:

A study was conducted a while back comparing people from all over the world born on the same day. The goal was to prove or disprove the validity of Astrology. The results showed that the people born of the same day and even year were quite different from one another. The conclusion: Astrology does not work. What this study actually proved was the following two main facts: 1) Every person is unique and different and no two are exactly the same. 2) Assumption is a very common attitude. Such statistical studies can be very slanted and limited yet the results sway the popular mind. The fact is that every person is subject to a wide variety of influences. In addition to one’s birth day and even year is a long list of factors that every Astrologer worthy of the title does or should consider. 1) Every person has their own set of genetics. 2) Our environment including our home and family, economic status, society and cultural and religious biases are undeniable factors. 3) Each person has their own psychology and is subject to their own experiences. 4) What order of birth does that person hold in their family? 5) What birth order does their mother and father have and when was their birthday and year? 6) Our name is an important factor in how we think and behave. 7) Every person has their own soul. This is a short list. Assuming that Astrology is absolute or that anything is absolute for that matter is simply naïve if not outright ignorant. Astrology is a helpful tool for self-knowledge and wise choice.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

Tending to your health and the overall quality of your lifestyle continues. How you live, where, with whom and other such considerations are important. With new levels of power and responsibility on the rise, this is an opportune time to make a fresh start. Love is a central theme. While romantic love is possible, spiritual love is also vying for your attention.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)

Like a grand staircase, life is about ascending and descending to different levels. This is a time to ascend. However, the staircase metaphor might oversimplify the process and the time frame. Your willingness to commit to learning is required now. For greater success and satisfaction, tune-in and work with the inevitable changes in you that are implied in the process.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)

Improvements close to home continue. These may include how you feel in your own skin – your first home – as well as your living environment. This is a time to push for new levels of awareness and freedom from the past. Success now may depend on your willingness to let go of the past and move on. Harness the talents and resources of others and clearly acknowledge incoming support.

Cancer (Jun 22 – Jul 22)

The pace without may be accelerated yet the pace within may feel delayed. Do you feel blocked by circumstance or fear or lack of will or vision? It is important that you be willing to confront these issues as you can, slowly and surely and logically. Fear can be a blinder and cause us to react. However, better than know what you are afraid of, decipher what you want and need.

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 23)

Making your dreams your reality requires that you pay closer attention to the details. This includes outlining, defining and refining your talents and skills. Knowing what we have is the key to making use of them. Sometimes we lose sight of our assets and resources due to a scattered focus. Take time to take stock of what you have, where you can improve and what you may need from others.

Virgo (Aug 24 – Sep 22)

You may notice that your determination levels are high and your focus extra sharp these days. You are in the process of improving upon and/or establishing more reliable foundations. Working smarter than harder is ever ideal and is the call now. Yet, a realistic assessment of the time and energy required will allow for a smoother process. Outline your vision and goals to feel more confident.

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Working diligently behind the scenes continues. The kind of work depends on you and your situation. Perhaps you need to clean your home or office. Sometimes it is inner work that is most required. Clearing negative or limiting thoughts and emotions is a form of inner work. Visualizing and mentally and emotionally preparing to take certain actions is another kind of inner work.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Learning to be one’s own best friend is an important part of life. Paradoxically, this includes concern for the needs and desires of others as well as our own. Fear breeds vice and love spawns virtue. To cultivate love includes letting go of attachments and learning to trust and follow a creative flow. Flowing with love is its own reward. The timeless way is to recognize that the heart is the master and the mind the servant.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Making new assertions in your public and professional life is the call now. Acknowledgment of one’s skills, talents and resources is ever helpful. Believing that we are not good enough or incapable etcetera activates a downward spiral of energy and confidence. Over confidence is not a good solution, however. Be realistic about what you have, what you want and the time and effort required to actualize more of your potential.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Striking a balance between the big picture and the small, the long term and the short, the trees for the forest continues. It is likely that your drive and determination are at a peak now.  Gathering new skills, tools and know-how is likely now. Yet, be careful not to take on too much, get scattered and lose focus and momentum. Pace yourself and set clear intentions to keep things in balanced perspective.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 19)

Clearing the old to make way for the new is the call now. This may include the closets in your home, or the limitations in your mind or congestion in your body. Eliminating blockages of whatever sort is a key to health and overall success. Extra willpower, awareness and vision may be required to meet your needs accurately. If in doubt, seek guidance and support.

 Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

Cultivating more harmony on relationship fronts often requires a conscientious and creative approach. Yet sometimes, we must be willing to undergo deep and measurable changes within our own mind and habitual beliefs, perception, self concept and behaviour. Patterns have a way of subtly settling in, then disguise themselves as ‘who we are’. Affirm who and how you want to be.

Michael O'Connor

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