Ready or not, Scorpio is here. And for some of us, it’s here just in the nick of time.

Scorpio must feel that with each life project, they are going to come out reborn from the process.

Scorpio is that ‘go big or go home’ energy. It’s driven by intensity and the need to get to the bottom of things. When its influence falls upon you, there’s no escaping its hypnotic gaze. Are you close to any Scorpio’s? They tend to be a pretty dynamic, passionate bunch. Back when I was living in San Francisco and learning about astrology, I lived with Scorpio twins, who also happen to be two of the coolest artists I know. They were incredibly motivated by their creativity and would sometimes work all through the night and into the morning on a painting. I had never met people with such aliveness and still to this day, I thank them for setting that example and pushing me to dig into my own metaphysical studies with such determination and verve. But for them, it wasn’t entirely about the art. Their enthusiasm was a reaction to the creative energy bursting through their eyes and hands onto the canvas. I’m sure they wanted sleep.  But their inherent Scorpio energy, that they were unbelievably tapped into, pushed them, beyond comprehension, to work and create. Because with each new creation, they were also able to release a part of themselves and enact another important part of being a Scorpio: transformation. Scorpio must feel that with each life project, they are going to come out reborn from the process. Otherwise, they won’t even bother in the first place.

So with all this, what can we assume about a new moon in Scorpio? Well, this time is all about new beginnings, so if we couple that with an intense drive and passion to transform in some way, we can see where our focus should be. It’s time to take a deep, penetrating look at yourself in the mirror and decide where you may be lacking in commitment to growth and change in your life. Sure, you can choose to push the snooze button until lunchtime, but that isn’t necessarily going to help you achieve any sort of greatness. And isn’t that our goal here? We should be pushing ourselves to pause and ask why we’re stalled in certain areas. Or why it is we are afraid to commit to our careers, boyfriends, girlfriends, homes, or personal well being.

Scorpio is officially here to stir the pot and urge you toward making some shit happen for your life. You deserve to have more than your narrow perceptions have allowed you to manifest. So let’s see what areas this new moon may be affecting and how you can take advantage of its strong, enticing energy.

ARIES

This is your opportunity to get the next incarnation of you on track.

You smell a major shift in the air. It’s been building up for a while and there is no denying it now –you feel the burn to transform something major about your life but don’t quite know how to go about it. Well, the time is ripe to dig in and ask yourself the greater questions about why you’re stalled when it comes to changing something about you or the world you live in. There isn’t time anymore to wallow in the sadness or look to others for an answer. In fact, you already know what it is you want to change and have started to see signposts in the form of new friends, conversations, or ideas that can help steer you in the right direction. So what are you so afraid of? Yes, you will have to let go of a life you worked so hard at creating – a version of you that you’ve worked so hard at becoming.  But does it all reflect who you really want to be? Now, how do you take the next step? It’s time to get creative. You have the ability now to create something wonderful, whether it’s an actual art project, a new living space, better relationships, or a clearer state of mental health. This is your opportunity to get the next incarnation of you on track. So use your creative skills to help manifest this next shift. You may find the greatest work of art becomes your own spiritual wellness.

TAURUS

Freak some people out with just how odd and interesting you really can be

It’s time to take your relationships to the next level. Are you allowing yourself to be fully supported in the way that you need? In fact, are you allowing yourself to be wholly yourself in front of everyone you consider a friend? If not, it’s time to ask why. Sure, it’s nice to have people who share the same hobbies or passions as you, but don’t dwindle your free time away just because you may be lonely. That feeling of aloneness or lack of support could stem from not giving yourself enough opportunities to be all you, all the time. So take stock of the life you’ve created and see if you have manifested jobs, relationships, or living situations that have stunted you from blossoming to your fullest potential at all times. See, without this consistency, you’re allowing yourself to be lazy when it comes to personal growth. And you can’t fully expect to connect to others on a deep, profound level if you’re not putting yourself out there to the umpteenth degree at all times. Yes, you may find this type of intensity a little jarring and out of your comfort zone, but that’s why you need to do it. So freak some people out this week with just how odd and interesting you really can be – you deserve to be free. And you deserve to have the right people in your life. So beat your personal drum and let your tribe find you.

GEMINI

It’s time for a major adjustment.

Your daily routine needs an overhaul. You are feeling the blahs of your day-to-day, and it’s draining on you.  So what can you do to spruce it up? Well it all starts with your mornings. I know it may sound silly to hear, but how mundane or typical have you made your morning routine? It’s time for a major adjustment. Here are a few suggestions that I hope you take into practice. Write some journal pages each morning right after you wake up, either chronicling your dreams or focusing on what you want to accomplish that day or week. Switch up your fitness routine, if you have one. Maybe go for a run or hike instead of going to the gym. Or join a bootcamp. If you don’t have a fitness routine, then you need to get one. Even starting this week with a walk around your block each morning could refresh what is starting to feel like your usual existence. How about cooking a nice breakfast instead of picking up that muffin from the coffee shop by work. Your mind is numbing a bit and it’s leaking out into the rest of your world. Creativity wants into your life, but you need to take the initiative, and by shaking up your mornings, you are sending a message to the rest of your day that things need retooling.

CANCER

Get some action happening for your creative self.

What is that creative project that’s just been burning inside you, but you haven’t taken the time to bring into fruition? It could be that novel you’ve been cooking up or an instrument you’ve been intrigued to learn.  It may even be something in your home or family. Have you wanted to redecorate a room or your entire house? Perhaps it’s just that you have been craving a family but have put off starting one. Well, this new moon is the time to get some action happening for your creative self. You are an emotional being, so at times it can be hard to commit to a project of any kind out of fear of rejection or failure. But, if you don’t allow yourself an opportunity to try and bring your creation into being, you won’t know what you could be capable of. And some of this is a reflection of your own, tired self-worth issues. So put them to bed, light some candles, and start planning some sort of fun creative project that demonstrates to the world what you truly have to offer. Even if you spend your days in a solely creative way, there may be an aspect of it that doesn’t always allow you to be completely you. And you should have that possibility in life. So seize the available energy and actualize your hidden ideas and dreams.

LEO

A change of scenery could be just what the doctor ordered.

Something about your home life is holding you back. Perhaps you have been living somewhere far too long, and it’s now left a stagnant residue on your life. You may have invited someone into your home that has made it so it doesn’t feel like your own anymore. Or you could be buckling under the pressures of what your home, or sense of home, is becoming and you feel that you lack control there. Shit, it may even somehow be all of the above, because you Leo’s like drama and the more, the merrier, so bring it on. Now, what can you do to bring some calm to this brewing storm? Um, well you can CHANGE IT! A change of scenery could be just what the doctor ordered. Or, maybe you can’t move right now. It could be that you just need to voice your concerns more or feel like you have a stronger voice in the matters of home. This also connects to family as well. Do you feel overwhelmed by changes going on in your family? If so, it’s time to speak up before that inner lion’s roar gets the best of you and shows up in ways you, and your loved ones, would prefer it not to.

VIRGO

Now could be a great time to start a spirit club.

So, I mean this in the nicest way. Have you considered therapy? If you’re in it, are you getting the most out of it? Look, I ask not because I want you to feel crazier that you may already feel, but because now is an amazing time for you to be shedding some internal demons that have been circling for some time and you can’t do it alone. It could be nice to find someone who can give you the ear and advice you need to get in touch with those ancient thoughts/ideas about yourself and banish them for good. You can also certainly gather amongst friends and talk about whatever inner woes have been ailing you, but make sure this isn’t just another book club. In fact, now could be a great time to start a spirit club. Check in with those close friends of yours who are also into inner growth and get a weekly meeting on the books where you can come together and help each other work through your personal transformations. This snake is ready to shed her skin but it’s so much nicer to do with someone else’s help. And you shouldn’t ignore the inner turmoil you’ve been facing. Emotion is coming up for a reason, so tackle it – just not all on your own.

LIBRA

Ask if the things in your life are worth you.

It’s time to take a deep look at what you’re worth and let go of any outdated answers.  Start by flipping the question, “What am I worth” around.  Instead, ask if the things in your life are worth you. Is that job worth, or worthy of you? What about that man (or woman)? That home? That critique you got the other day? What about those shoes? Have you allowed yourself to be surrounded by the proper exchange of currency? If not, it’s time to do some returns or drop-offs at the local Salvation Army. Cause you should only be giving your time to things that are aligned with your personal definition of self-worth.  And perhaps, until now you thought you were giving yourself what you needed. But should you really be driving that car around with the duck-taped window? Or are you spending all your time in service to others just to crash and not have time for yourself? That ain’t right. You deserve to live a life that allows you to feel like you’re getting your proper due. Because Libra, you can easily let others walk on you a bit. And you can also give up your own needs for the sake of others. And that is a kind quality. But now it’s time for some good old-fashioned selfish. So step back, re-evaluate, make sure everything is fitting your needs, and move forward into the next chapter from that place of confident realization.

SCORPIO

What were you born into this lifetime to do?

There hasn’t been a more powerful time for you in quite some time. Your birthday always brings on the call for a large transformation, but this year it’s teaming up with some forceful energy towards making a greater mark on the world. What were you born into this lifetime to do? And how can you start manifesting that, if you aren’t already? Well, these are the questions you need to start asking yourself. See, you are so all or nothing, Scorpio, but you can get a little addicted to your sadness if things feel murky or slow. And you were earlier this year, but you’re shaking it off now. Take these next couple of weeks to start drawing attention to what excites you and gets you motivated. If it isn’t what you’re making a living at, then we got a problem…and an exciting opportunity for discovery. You need to write down all the things that inspire you or wish you could be doing with your time so you can start putting yourself on the right path. If you are getting paid for what makes you smile, then it’s only time to start figuring out how to do it on a greater scale. There’s a need to achieve in a big way, and to show the world that you’re in it to win it. And if you’re gonna win Scorpio, you’re gonna win big. But you have to put in the passion and effort, so reflect on what in your life deserves that energy and give it all you got.

SAGITTARIUS

We have to respect our own sensitivity a little more

This new moon is going to hit you from the depths of the unknown. You could be driving to work or to the grocery store, listening to a song you love or pondering the ridiculousness of some reality show, and then suddenly BOOM, you’re crying and you don’t know why. Well, it happens to the best of us. And, the good thing is, if you stop to take more than just a minute, you may find that with some deeper reflection, you can actually find out the ‘why’ to your tears. See, we store so much emotion inside us as we go through our lives and are constantly affected by letdowns, harsh words, or personal setbacks. But we suck it up and move on, eager to get onto the next life task at hand. But these instances create a tension that sometimes builds and can even physically manifest as ailments in our body. So we have to respect our own sensitivity a little more and honor the child in us who is afraid and hurt by what can sometimes feel like the big, scary world. So, how to utilize all this toward building a newer, better you? Well, first off, start by getting to the bottom of any residue sadness that could be dragging you down. It’s never easy to get real with oneself but unless you want to suffer strange pains and emotional blockages forever, get to it.  Then, each night, for the next week, envision yourself as the version of you you’re anxious to be. What are you wearing? Where do you live? With who?  What do you do for a living? Have fun and imagine until you’re submerged in sleep. Then let the subconscious find ways to plant seeds into your real life that can banish those old wounds and make your wildest dreams come true.

CAPRICORN

How about sharing some of your wisdom with others?

You get so immersed in your own life goals and the work you put into manifesting them that you can get lost to the point of becoming a shadow of yourself. Well, now is one of those times where you need to step back and get out of your determined head. You have done some amazing work this past year and have shown others the control and command you hold. So how about sharing some of your wisdom with others? But take it out of your usual world.  In fact, have you pondered doing any sort of volunteer work? Now would be a great time to reach out to the organization that has stood in your peripheral vision for a while. Or maybe you currently work with a group already. Well good, then you have an eye toward helping out others, so it shouldn’t be a challenge to go and do it somewhere else now. See, you simply need a new experience where no one knows you for any of your past accomplishments. This is an opportunity to put all that you have learned to the test while feeling a sense of vulnerability at the same time. Yes, being sensitively exposed is definitely something out of your comfort zone, but you can’t get used to being in control all the time. It creates a rigid existence and pushes away knowledge you may have never gone seeking. And you’re also open to change now more so than usual.  So take advantage. Perhaps some of the people you meet and their life situations could give you an even greater perspective on your current life.

AQUARIUS

You have the creative ideas and the right people in your sphere to catapult yourself to the next level.

The time is now to get down to serious business with your career. I am not just talking your job or what it is you do to pay the bills – I am talking about some serious life purpose, this is what I was put here on this earth to do, business. Do you know what that even is for yourself? Chances are you have a hunch and very recently, life has opened some doors that have reminded you exactly what it is you love and how you can better serve your life’s dream. So it’s time to put the remote down and end this period of operating at a casual level. You should be pounding the pavement more and doing everything in your power to get on the path to fulfillment. Right now, you have the creative ideas and the right people in your sphere to catapult yourself to the next level.  You just need to take the bull by the horns and initiate some action. Yes, it’s nice to be asked and approached for things, but not every opportunity comes with an engraved invitation. So take any insecurities or past failures and put them out to pasture. Step into your present with a sense of passion and excitement. And trust that if you even just start talking more about the things you want to achieve, the right instances and people will appear to help you manifest them. You’ll just have to take the next step yourself. And make it a big one.

PISCES

Approach your next week like a student.

There is so much information swirling around in your brain that it’s hard to decide where to place your focus. Sometimes your problem can be biting off more than you can chew which then just piles more thoughts and ideas onto the pot. And then you don’t understand why you can’t get complete forward motion in larger areas of your life, like career or romance. Well, it’s because your energy is depleting with every little project that you take on. It’s good to keep learning and growth at the forefront, but come on, not to a point where you’re bleary-eyed and calling for your mama. And right now, you’re being called to make better use of your day-to-day. So it’s time to eliminate some of the unnecessary time sucks so you can push forward in those areas that feel disjointed or empty. Let’s try an assignment. Approach your next week like a student. Choose what your major is – it can be your career, your relationship, or your home, just to name a few. Then make sure that everything in your day is somehow allowing you to expand in that area. Look at each interaction, thought, and experience as a lesson that you strive to achieve in. If you can approach life with a bit more of a scholarly outlook, you will hone in on what matters, make time to do the homework. And remember, for now, cut out the unnecessary minors. Yes, it’s fun to learn a language or an instrument, but unless you want to be a linguist or a musician, it ain’t in the curriculum this week.

As my boyfriend, The Aquarius, and I were walking through the quiet, charming community where his mother lives, we stared up to the vast sky and took in the burgeoning moon. I wondered aloud what this upcoming Aries full moon would be about. Thankfully, I’m graced with a man who totally gets it and has not just an interest but also an understanding of the way the cosmos operate. So we talked it out and hypothesized, all while taking into deep consideration that a full moon brings the need for release while the Aries nature is all go-go-go and interested in new beginnings. We came to some conclusions, but I still didn’t feel like I completely comprehended its message. I blame the wine.

Later, I continued pondering this interesting dichotomy and tried to apply it to my own life. Being an Aries, I am greatly in touch with the fact that we, as a Zodiac race, like to start something new before finishing up the last thing. In fact, I was in the middle of reading something that I am desperate to get through when I received the inspiration to start writing this piece. What are you gonna do, huh? Anyhow, an Aries full moon is a time then when we must resist the urge to begin some new direction, project, or task. Instead, we need to place our focus onto the thing we have been working so tirelessly at pushing up the hill to completion. Whether it is the quest for a new home, job, or pair of shoes to go with that new jacket you got at the outlet mall, you can’t give up too easily, especially when you have come so far and invested so much time and energy into it. So how do we know what part of our story needs a proper conclusion during this full moon?

Let’s venture back six months, when spring burst onto the scene and we had the Aries new moon.  It was then that we were feeling the heat of inspiration’s fire to create a more vivid version of our lives. Perhaps you were eager to jump into a new career or felt anxious to move to a new neighborhood or city. Maybe you were done with a relationship and ready to start living the single life again, or even the complete opposite. Whatever the case, take a mental trip back to when you were half a year younger and think on where you were trying to get to back then. There, you will find the first clue into where you need to ‘release’ during this full moon period. Let’s hope these “horoscopes” can help shed some light too.

ARIES

Don’t go looking around for new, shiny things to distract you.

This full moon is knocking on your door with some brass knuckles. It wants you to come out with your hands up.  You have a few questions to answer.  Why are you sitting on those joyful, inspiring creative projects you started months ago? How have you allowed your stifled creativity to keep you from fully expressing yourself to the people you love most?  Are you ready to dig much deeper into a period of major transformation?  Can you really part with that fear you’ve been carrying around for far too long now?  Shall I continue?  Okay then, I will.  How about this?  Why are you aching so desperately for some inspiration when life has already given you exciting, intriguing ideas that you’ve only taken to the halfway point?  Don’t go looking around for new, shiny things to distract you.  There is already an abundance of truths at your doorstep waiting for you to pick up and spin into golden self-realization.  So stop wasting your damn time whining about how you’re waiting for something great.  It’s already here.  You’re just being lazy.  And you know that’s true.

TAURUS

All this trying is getting in the way of all the doing.

If I could write this entire piece in gibberish to get my point across of what you need right now, I would.  What do I mean by that?  Well, you have been trying very hard to get in touch with the deepest part of your being so you can live from a more soulful place.  Unfortunately, you’re approaching it all from your head.  It’s time to stop thinking so much about the spiritual revolution that you’re bringing into your life so you can actually bring it in. Yes, you’re doing all the things one should to get in touch with his or her higher consciousness, but I’m sorry to say it’s not penetrating as deeply as it could be.  That’s because you’re not truly allowing yourself to embody its essence. All this trying is getting in the way of all the doing.  It’s time to really get out of your head.  Stop feeding it ideas and concepts and mantras and truths and start LIVING them.  Start with your relationships. Are you approaching them all from this place of higher being?  Analyze everyone you allow into your circle and relate to them from this new spiritual state you want to live from. Scary to do when you’re at work or with people you’ve known forever, huh? Well, it doesn’t have to be. Trust your spiritual evolution and believe that those who love you will get you, no matter what.  And if they don’t, then continue on the path. Without stopping for constant analysis please.

GEMINI

It’s time to let go of this need to be somebody.

So you have been putting in all the mental work – trying to figure out what the best version of you is and how that fits into the world you live in now.  And you’re actually gearing up for some big changes in the next few weeks when it comes to your daily routine. Yes, that new job or home may be showing up sooner than you think.  But, how to best bring into full fruition. Well, it’s time to let go of this need to be somebody. Do you know what I’m saying?  We get so caught up in this drive to fulfill our potential that we actually forget whose subscription we’re paying for. Did you tell yourself that you needed to be a doctor? No. Then why the hell are you in med school? Or getting married. Or working at your parents’ business.  This can even show up in some fucked up reverse way based out of lies you told yourself, such as trying to demolish a good relationship because you’re not the type to be in one. That’s the worst. Either way, it’s time to let go of old ideas of what your reputation is, because it has probably gotten you stuck in a role that you never wanted to play in the first place. You don’t owe it to the world to be anything but productive. So how you choose to do that, make it your choice and yours alone. Just make sure none of those fucked up, reversed ways of thinking color it in any negative way.

CANCER

You just need the confidence to step up and take ownership of your life’s dreams.

It’s time for you to enter into a creative mode, and your career is a good place to start. Are you in a field that allows you to be as creatively expressive as you need to be?  If so, are you working on something that brings you ultimate joy? If not, what could you be doing to bring on ultimate joy? In fact, I want you to make Ultimate Joy your drag name for these next couple weeks as you let go of any parts of your life that aren’t allowing you just that. Now, I am not saying that you need to walk into work tomorrow wearing a gold sequined frock to scream out, “I quit.” (Though there will be bonus points to anyone who does while Cher’s YOU HAVEN’T HEARD THE LAST OF ME plays softly in the background.) What I AM saying is that you need to make sure you’re standing up for yourself and getting what you need to feel the most creative you. Because, you are more creative than even the artists of you lot give yourselves credit for. You just need the confidence to step up and take ownership of your life’s dreams. So make it a goal to dump any unnecessary aspects of your career self to the wayside. All you Cancers are ready to make your daily lives more exciting. But you’re gong have to be the ones to book your own gigs – no one else will do it for you.

LEO

All of your worrying is causing you to make some bad decisions or is keeping the good ones from flourishing.

Sometimes you Leo’s think you know everything.  You think you’ve got it all figured it all out.  “This is my plan.  I just need to wake up at this time/stay with him for this long/be at this job for two more months/blah blah, in order for it all to work out.”  The list of ‘truths’ you know about your life goes on and on.  Well, this full moon wants you to forget everything you know about yourself.  Let go of your preconceptions about who you should be, whom you should be with, and what you like to eat for dinner.  You’ve been hard at work trying to bring new things/experiences/projects into your life, but even some of those stem from an outdated idea of who you think you are.  It’s time to shed some unnecessary layers of self-knowledge.  Need some help deciphering what to let go of specifically?  How about the self-doubt?  The indecisiveness?  The worry about whether you’ll ever be able to provide a stable foundation for yourself, right down to the type of home you want for you and your family?  See, all of your worrying is causing you to make some bad decisions or is keeping the good ones from flourishing.  So, my advice is to write yourself an essay about you.  The topic is simple: “Who am I?”  Write that at the top of the page and just keep writing, with the words, “I am…” starting every sentence.  And then be surprised by what you believe and what you didn’t realize about yourself.  I bet those last few sentences will be really great starting points for this next chapter of your exciting life.

VIRGO

It’s time to just take some deep breaths and throw fear to the wind.

You are moving through life right now at a mad pace and it’s bringing up some of the best and worst in you.  The best is allowing you to be more balanced in your days than you feel you have been in a while.  The worst has you crying late at night for what feels like no reason.  But hey, at least it’s not happening in the checkout line at the grocery store anymore.  Balance!  See, all this comes from your deep need to let go of fear.  You are a worrier.  It’s your nature.  And usually it stems from your need to control or at least know where everything fits and how.  But right now, you just can’t know all of that.  So as much as you’re feeling a bit more even-keeled these days, you’re also grappling with a sense of dread about what’s to come in certain areas of your life.  So, it’s time to just take some deep breaths and throw fear to the wind.  The best way to do that would be to go out and be amongst friends who inspire you, specifically with how they get through tough times.  You are in a place where you can be transformed through ideas, so even picking up a good book about how to release fear could be a blessing.  Make this task a class for yourself, as you Virgo’s love a good lesson.  Then, you will see that you can trivialize your fear more, which will allow you to make decisions based out of pure clarity.

LIBRA

You need champions and allies.

The sun is shining on you and you are full of inspiration from people in your closest sphere as well as from your own newer sense of self-worth.  You’re also very excited to get out in the world more and get in touch with others.  However, some of your closest relationships may have dwindled a bit, or at least aren’t meeting all the expectations of your more evolved self.  Well, without ego getting in the way, it’s time to examine them with a fine toothcomb.  See, you need champions and allies, Libra.  You’re a social being.  And without solid people to call your tribe, you may as well just be chatting online with strangers for validation.  And that is so 2004.  So, take stock of those people you consider your besties and if they’re not pulling their weight, cut them.  Or at least let go of how you think they should be and accept them for the loving flakes or beautiful disasters that they are.  In the coming months, you are going to need people to help you as you come out from Saturn’s shadow and into the light.  But you want people you trust.  So start the de-friending now.  Then, room will open for some new ones.

SCORPIO

Say goodbye to this recent feeling of stasis.

So, you’ve been sorta coasting on this routine that has you gotten you to a relatively good place in life. But let’s face it. It’s not good enough. You’re worth more and deserve better from life than just status quo. And you actually have opportunities in the form of potential relationships, career opportunities, and creative projects just dangling outside your window, waiting to be plucked. You might ask yourself, “Why strive for more when what I’ve got is just fine.” Well Scorpio, you like change. You thrive on change.  So say goodbye to this recent feeling of stasis.  It has no place in this next phase of your life. You are getting your groove back, just in time for your birthday. So, kick that party off.  In fact, start this week by completely shaking up your daily routine. If you wake up at six every morning to go to the gym, switch it up. Go at night.  If you just can’t do that, well first off, you can. But secondly, take the week off from working out.  Or go hiking every morning instead of to the gym. Or take a class. (I’m using fitness as an example, not as a passive-aggressive way to say you need to lose weight.)  Just try living a week that isn’t your norm. You need to go to one extreme in order to figure out for yourself again where exactly your middle ground is, and you have totally forgotten where that is. Hell, you have forgotten who you are a little bit too. But consider this the start on your path to recovery. You’re welcome.

SAGITTARIUS

You need some creative, but deep release.

I need you to go back, way back, back in time.  Back to a time when you would curl up with your favorite teen romance or CD (or album) and just drift off into your thoughts.  Perhaps you would pull out your journal and write some really cheesy poetry or a letter to the girl or guy you were currently pining after in Science class (of course you wouldn’t actually give the letter.)  Do you remember these times?  I know you do because, you’re a Sag.  Now, what did those times really offer you?  Well, it was a chance to just be at one with your imagination.  You didn’t have to worry about bills and meetings and appointments and soccer games and how tired you are from everything that is life.  You could just sink away and dig into the deepest part of yourself.  In essence, you were honoring yourself by giving pleasure to the emotions you needed to express.  Okay, so it may sound silly, but this is your assignment for the full moon week.  Light some candles.  Put on that old record you love.  Dust that journal off from the cupboard and write.  Now, not that screenplay you’ve been thinking about or that list of things you need to get done around the house.  This is purely about indulging that teenage you.  Write a really bad poem.  Pen a letter to your loved one.  Just get really bitter about life and expel it all onto paper like a puking session.  You need some creative, but deep release.  So get down in touch with that self that rarely gets a chance to be heard.  Guarantee it will be cathartic, fun, and could even become more a part of your daily routine.  And that wouldn’t be such a bad thing.

CAPRICORN

Would you be able to bring a more relaxed, at peace self with you everywhere you go?

What does home mean to you?  I imagine it refers to your home base.  Where you hang your hat, so to speak.  Where family and loved ones come together.  And I bet you reserve your calmest, most “at-home” self for when you’re there.  But what if you were able to shift your mentality to mean that home is anywhere your two feet are, be it work, the gym, the car, or traveling the world.  Would you be able to bring a more relaxed, at peace self with you everywhere you go?  Well, this full moon is the time to try it.  See, you may have cultivated a couple versions of yourself that seem suitable for the various areas of your life, but that’s creating a disconnection, and more stress, for your emotional self when there’s no need.  So, take this time to check yourself a bit.  Yes, you have a lot to accomplish and have greater goals than others.  But that doesn’t mean you have to push yourself to the limit until you’re able to get home to safety and crash.  In fact, allow that safer, calmer side of you to share more screen time with the driven, more ambitious side, and see how that more balanced version of you not only makes for a more comfortable skin to live in, but also allows you to accomplish more.  People will respond better to someone who feels more at home in him or her self, rather than in a rush to get home.

You need to allow thought to come to you in its purest form.

I’m going to make this simple: let go of thinking.  A nightmare, I know.  Even for the most Zen of you.  But now is the time to get more in touch with your gut and to let go of reason, logic and opinion.  In fact, if someone asks you this week why you like a movie or a song, your best response would be, “Because I just do.” Why is this kind of mental simplicity so important to do right now. Well, you’re entering a phase where your thirst for knowledge is wild with abundance, so you need to forget how you’ve judged, manipulated, or examined your beliefs in the past to make your words or ideas sound more impressive or right. You need to allow thought to come to you in its purest form. If ideas come to you for anything, scribble them down without critique.  If you feel the need to write something, whether it be an email or a story, do it and don’t go back for revisions.  Allow your mind to be fluid. And know that all of this is opening you up to a greater source of inspiration and will ultimately help you push forward to the next level in your desired career. But again, don’t think about where your ideas could get you or what you need to do to make them happen. Just get them out and make someone else or paper your witness.  How about an aid?  Meditate for ten minutes every morning this week.  That will get the thoughts flying around until they have no choice but to settle, and that’s just what you need right now.

PISCES

You’re not going to be able to make the headway in your life if you’re not entirely passionate about the direction you’re heading in.

So usually I don’t come from a very material level place. Most of my writing attacks from a place of spirit and internal growth. But I want you to tackle this full moon energy from a physical place.  More specifically, from a monetary place. See, you are trying to make waves in your work world, and you may be starting to feel like you’re not knowledgeable enough to rise to the next level. So first off, you are, though it wouldn’t hurt to keep trying to meet people who can teach you more about your desired field. In fact, it could be beneficial to take some classes.  But, let’s be clear first on what exactly you need to be taking classes in.  You’re not going to be able to make the headway in your life if you’re not entirely passionate about the direction you’re heading in.  Imagine if money wasn’t the object. You’re financially taken care of but are still driven to do more than eat frozen yogurt and watch bad Lifetime movies all day (though damn, that’s a good combo.) What would you be trying to do? And does it match up with what you are trying to do now? Are you pursuing a goal for yourself that is more out of financial stability than true inner joy?  If so, then consider any feeling of being stalled a blessing. You need to turn that ship around and head towards something that is going to light your inner fire. If you don’t, you may ultimately get to a place where you have the job that affords you the life you want, but will you truly be happy? I venture to say not. And don’t you deserve more than material success? Money will only get you so far, and I know you Pisces, at the end of the day, care more for spiritual fulfillment than the amount in your bank account.

TRUTH.

We have to allow ourselves to go beyond the beyond.

A few days ago, I was chatting with my friend at work, the Taurus, about this upcoming full moon in Pisces. We were talking about doing some sort of guided meditation to commemorate it and given that my guru friend who is excellent at leading them was going to be out of town, we started to think on other options. I felt like she was fishing a bit for me to offer to lead one, since she’s always pushing me to embrace my spiritualist side more. But I didn’t want to cave. I’m not the guy that sits in front of others and guides them into the inner depths of their souls. But almost as if someone else spoke for me, I heard myself offering to do it.  I riffed on what a full moon in Pisces could be about and in moments had a firm concept for a guided meditation. However, I left our chat with some major trepidation about the whole thing. Sure, it’s just going to be me, and a few of my friends, but still I didn’t want to fuck it all up. Was this going to be a huge mistake?

Since then, I feel like I’ve received signs that have confirmed my thoughts on this full moon. First, I got deeper into planning the meditation, and in talking it through with my boyfriend, the Aquarius, found myself to have some own inner breakthroughs about it.  Then, I received some intriguing, slightly frantic texts from a Pisces/Aries friend who was in need of some spiritual therapy. As we hopped on the phone and I pulled some cards for her, we were able to unearth some truths that were in total alignment again with what I thought the full moon was trying to bring on. And the Aquarius has a Pisces rising, so he too was digging into places that only felt amplified by his full moon task.

If you had such a strong, together sense of your inner self, you wouldn’t be reading this.

So what the hell is my grand thought? In actuality, it’s nothing incredibly profound. My basic idea is that in order to gain the most release from this Pisces full moon, we have to allow ourselves to go beyond the beyond. Many of you reading this are already spiritual warriors in your own right. You are attracted to writings like mine because you know that there is something more going on here than just the mundane reality of what we see. And you’re anxious to be on your own path toward the greater self you know is within you.  So you have probably read countless self-help books, met with a few psychics of some kind, or have been to retreats and wellness centers. Or you may have just begun the process and are looking for more ways into going beyond the veil of your life. Now those of you who have been at it may feel like you have a firm grasp on the inner workings of your ego. But this full moon asks you to relinquish that thought. If you had such a strong, together sense of your inner self, you wouldn’t be reading this. The same goes for me. I wouldn’t be writing it.

We are all seekers. And this week, it’s time to get serious. Those who are ready to get a little bit deeper into the study of self, read on. Those who aren’t, turn back now.

Intense self-work of the spiritual kind is not for the faint of heart.

ARIES

This is time for a soul cleansing.

This week, I’ve decided to embark on a week of wellness. Essentially, I am going to stop eating burgers, drinking wine, and sleeping in so that I can focus on getting my body and mind back into healthful alignment. Without realizing it, I am actually taking on the perfect Aries prescription for this full moon. It’s time for us Rams to reconnect to a strong daily routine that can better support us as we ascend to a greater spiritual stance.  Our bodies are the physical manifestation of our inner selves. It’s what transports us from one earthly lesson to the next, so if we aren’t giving it the proper love, nutrients, and physical activity, then it will falter. And that is a reflection of how we’re treating our insides.  Now, this isn’t a weight loss program.  This is time for a soul cleansing. The goal here is not to shed pounds but to become more mindful of what you’re feeding yourself. As you start to question whether that frozen yogurt is doing you any good, you may also ponder the same about those negative thoughts, critiques, and excuses you’ve being feeding yourself. And that’s where the real purging needs to occur. It’s whatever inner turmoil you’re dealing, or not dealing with, inside that’s causing any imbalance you see on the outside.

TAURUS

Why are you keeping yourself from connecting to the world in a bigger way?

You have an idea or project that is meant to help connect you with the greater world at large.  It could be a work or creative project, or it could just be a newer vision of you that is achingly trying to manifest itself. The good news is you have been doing the work this summer to help bring it to light.  However, the last few weeks have had you stuck on pause in reassessment mode. “Is this a good idea for my life?” You see, in a movie this is that mid-way point where our hero or heroine suffers a setback and he or she must reconsider the goals at hand. But, trust that your goals are noble and you are meant to really get ahead this year. Or else, Jupiter, the planet of luck, would not be spending most of this year in your sign. So take this time to ask yourself a larger question. Why are you keeping yourself from connecting to the world in a bigger way? You can blame it on timing or circumstance or even the rain, but none of that is going to help move you forward. Instead try re-connecting to why you want this idea, project, or vision to succeed at findings its place. Because it’s fun and makes you happy. Reconnect with that and you’ll find that the work you need to do doesn’t feel like work when you love it.

GEMINI

You have convinced yourself of reasons why you pursue the goals that you do.

Have there been questions about whether you’re on the right path?  If you feel like you’ve been at a bit of a stand still, then you’ve certainly wondered if it’s because you’re barking up the wrong tree. Well, that actually may be true, but here’s a way to help you find out. Why do you want the career, relationship, or home of your dreams? After you get through with your, “well duh, it’s because…” answer, then you can really get to the bottom of it. See, you have convinced yourself of reasons why you pursue the goals that you do. But beyond those firm beliefs is the truth. And being that you like to spin your thoughts around like a hamster wheel, the essence of why you do what you do just waits on the sidelines for the right time to emerge. The time is now to get to the bottom of why you’re after certain successes so you can make your intentions clear. Because if those intentions aren’t pure and honest, then you need to abandon ship and find out what it is you’re truly after. My suggestion is get another air-sign friend or confidante together, buy them dinner and/or a bottle of wine to share, and let he or she be a witness to your deeper ponderings. Then, you’ll have someone besides your inner ‘twin self’ to help motivate any necessary changes that need to occur.

CANCER

It’s time for you to get into deeper touch with your mental abilities.

Because you’re so anchored in your emotions, you can at times question the workings of your mind. That even comes down to sometimes not feeling like you’re the smartest or wittiest one in the room. And being that you naturally shy away from attention, you keep your thoughts to yourself and unfortunately never give birth to some of the brightest ideas. Well, these days that inherent way of being is feeling tired and in need of a break.  So while The Critic is off on vacation, it’s time for you to get into deeper touch with your mental abilities. In fact, you have the ability to write or say some things that could touch the world in a larger way, and all the tools to do so already lie inside you. There’s no need to take a class or attend a lecture – your life has been the training ground. And if you don’t feel like you’re prepared enough to take on the larger tasks at hand, then it’s time to wonder why you feel you’re lacking something. It’s only your own belief that you might not be good enough that ever keeps you from fully pursuing a goal. So, book your Insecurity a one-way ticket to join The Critic as they tour the ruins of your fractured past.  I hear it’s lovely this time of year. You presently have some things of value and merit to do.

LEO

You’re operating from a very subconscious place.

Right now, you are embroiled in some interesting activities and situations that are pushing you to operate in a very different way than say six months ago. It may be a new job pursuit, creative project, or relationship that has you readjusting your life’s routine. It may even involve every aspect of your life.  Just what a Leo craves – excitement! However, you need to take into account what has driven you to this point in your life.  Right now, you’re operating from a very subconscious place, which has its plusses and minuses. For instance, you could be taking that singing class because you’re finally allowing yourself to get in touch with an art form that brings you immense joy. Or, you could be doing it because you desperately want your voice heard and can only do so in front of total strangers. Or it may impress someone you care about. Or you just can’t stand to be alone with your thoughts. Do you see where I’m driving at? This full moon is offering you a greater transformation than some of the other signs, so utilize it by having a deeper conversation with yourself. Who knows, you may find that you are actually in firm alignment with your spirit’s calling. But wouldn’t it be nice to learn and own that for yourself?

VIRGO

Reintroduce yourself to the healing guru that lives inside you.

This full moon is happening right across from you in your opposite sign which allows you some distance from its immense energy but certainly doesn’t halt its inner effects.  You have so much planetary action going on right now, as the Sun, Mercury, and Venus all transport through your sign, so that means it’s time for a full steam “Me” attitude to emerge. Reintroduce yourself to the healing guru that lives inside you. Virgos have a bad rep for being controlling head-cases and that’s cause when you fall too far away from being in touch with the piece of you that matters most – the inner quiet – you lose your footing. So now the planets are offering you a chance to strike your best yoga pose and feel your best self again.  The answers to all of your current questions and life situations lie in the stillness that your best self knows rather well. A good way to re-acquaint yourself is actually through your closest relationships. I bet those you love most embody that guru quality you cherish so deeply. Well, you attracted them as mirrors to your deepest spirit. So take a note from these living, breathing mirrors and become that stillness you admire in them. Then, you’ll see your worries dissipate into thin air like the thoughts of a Buddha.

LIBRA

You’ve really only seen a small piece of what all this self-improvement has in store for your life.

You are still in the midst of your intensely major Saturn transformation. It has you squaring off with what could be your life’s greatest personal evolution. (And it’s scheduled to go for another year)  Because of this massive shift, you’ve been taking major strides in reclaiming aspects of yourself. Recently, your focus has been geared toward making your career and work life more your own. You’ve also been alerting more of the people in your personal sphere about the changes formulating the new you. But you’ve really only seen a small piece of what all this self-improvement has in store for your life. Yes, you have a very close relationship now with the person you are interested in being, which isn’t easy for everyone to do. But to really stay on track and capitalize on the great work you’ve been doing, you need to dig in even further into what motivates you in this progress. Why exactly are you making these specific changes to your life right now? What has you shaken to the core that you feel like you must overthrow life’s current routine and agenda? Is there something personal and specific that you haven’t really dealt with that has you questioning who you are? Take the time to pursue thoughts about the deeper you, and let’s see just how quickly you change track or jobs or partners or lifestyles or anything that has kept you from owning this new incarnation of you.

SCORPIO

You Scorpios are the master of extreme.

This full moon needs you to think on how it is you like to have fun. You do know what fun is, right? Or you know all too well what it means to have fun, especially when you get caught up in the excitement of being with the members of your closest tribe. Since you Scorpios are the master of extreme, you are either a shy, bookish flower with a passion for alone time, or a drunk. So yes, let’s probe this. Let’s take into account that you have an amplified interest in educating yourself about the deeper aspects of you. Well, all we need to do is get deeply in touch with why you are manifesting in either of these ways, because neither expression is healthy. So, you’re trying to hide out of fear or insecurity. Or you need to drown your sorrows in a nice Jack and Coke. I throw those options out flippantly, because I think that’s how you treat them.  Because there is something even deeper than that you need to conquer.  It’s the fact that you know about your own destructive behavior but still do it. What does that say about your relationship with yourself? Why would you treat yourself so harshly? Don’t you deserve better?  If you respond yes, than the real work can begin. Or you can just see what’s on Bravo or have a glass of wine.

SAGITTARIUS

You must remember that there’s no place like home.

So, for a while now you’ve been a bit of a cocooned butterfly, yet still forming the last of its wings. Well, let me be the one to tell you – them wings is ready. Nudge a crack in the shell and get to pushing. Because you have no time to lose. Right now is the perfect time to actually make some serious progress in the department of self-love. Stagnancy is something we can easily get used to.  But work is picking up for you and your daily life is starting to find a shape you can get behind.  So how do you marry this outer movement with that ready-to-fly inner monarch?  First, you must remember that there’s no place like home. So, if you have had a problem with where you’ve been living, ask yourself why you have put up with it for so long. Shouldn’t you demand a home life that mirrors your dreams and ideals for yourself? And ‘home’ goes beyond where you do your facemasks and watch Hoarders. You know deep down what the idea of home means for you. So make sure that everything from the office you work from to the man or woman you curl up with at night are giving you the same fuzzy feeling that a glass of wine with mom does. Or else take it out to the curb for trash day. Now click your heels three times. And you know what to say.

CAPRICORN

Try your best to let go of your connection to the real world.

First off, you may not read this for a bit since you can’t seem to sit still these days. Travel is afoot. And with that comes a greater knowledge of the world around you and how you relate to it. I imagine you’re getting the bug to log even more airline miles too. That’s because you’re desperate for some inspiration. Sure, you love the people in your life but you see them everyday and you go to the same places and it all starts to feel the same after a while. Now, some of this jaunting about is going to help heal that. And the same goes for career, family, or money issues. When you get some distance from anything in life, you also gain a new perspective of it and either learn to love it again or know with certainty that it’s time for a swift change. So trust that you need to be out and about, and try your best to let go of your connection to the real world. You really need to unplug from it all. That’s the only way you’ll truly be able to find soulful presence in each new and unchartered territory you visit. Otherwise, you’ll miss the opportunity for some growth as well as that important, creative spark you need to tackle the next big endeavor for your life.

AQUARIUS

Make yourself your latest cause to take on and champion.

You’re usually so concerned with the world around you, but the most important thing as of late has been your own self-worth. You’ve put yourself out there in a big way as usual, but now all of your situations, relationships, and occurrences are filtered through the question of, “Is this good enough for me?” And cheers to you.  It’s time to own your inner god or diva and make sure you’re generating all that you deserve out of life. And it hasn’t been easy to get to this place, especially as of late. You’ve suffered some setbacks. You were feeling so ready to move forward from a place of solid ground. But then that foundation cracked, and you toppled to the side a bit. But now, you’re once again focused on some exciting internal work. You love a challenge, especially of the mental kind. So make yourself your latest cause to take on and champion. Continue on with asking yourself whether everyone and everything in your life is up to standard. And be open to the answers, even when negative. You have kept some unnecessary things around out of misplaced opinions about yourself. Now cut those chords to them and prepare for a fun ride into your best-intentioned self.

PISCES

You’re now below the ocean floor, in waters never traveled.

We save the best for last. Pisces, this is your full moon. It wants you to get in touch with that crazy, slightly dangerous, and extremely free-spirited self that the more controlling, paranoid side of you can learn a whole bunch from. You’ve somehow let that headcase-y drama queen side of you take over a bit more as of late. It’s probably because you were pushing ahead at such a steady rate and then found yourself with a little too much time to think.  So what can you do to unleash the fish from the kelp bed it’s been stuck in? Well first realize that there is no kelp. It fell away a long time ago, why you were busy lamenting about something or the other. So you are free to once again swim across the cool ocean floor bottom. Now imagine there is a cave ahead that you can swim into.  It’s dark but for a pin-spot of light. You may have to arch downwards to get there but you trust that it’s taking you somewhere bright.  And sure enough, you come out into a place you’ve never seen before. You’re now below the ocean floor, in waters never traveled. And down there lies the version of you that you see on the other end of your next complete transformation. But how do you take that vision back up with you to the surface? The answer to that riddle lies within asking the self you want to be for advice on how he or she got there. And then closely mirror each step of their journey.

In writing this (advice column, I don’t know), I have certainly gotten more excited to lead this meditation. I have realized that part of my own Pisces journey is to bring my spirituality-based ideas, thoughts, and words to the world at large. And, you gotta start somewhere. This blog is one place – (and thank you all who read it!) – but a small personal space with some good friends is another. And, let’s face it, I love an audience.

HAPPY FULL MOON IN PISCES!!!

Aquarians want nothing more but to live up to the ideals of a harmonious world.

Aquarians are a free-spirited, fun-loving breed. I should know. I was born from one. A closest friend is one. And I date one. So, I am certainly no stranger to the Aquarian nature. It’s an inspired, athletic, and eccentric energy. The Aquarius needs to be paid attention to but not entirely out of ego. They have an excitement for the world around them and need to feel connected to it in a major way. If their enthusiasm goes unnoticed, they feel a sense of false living – as if they are here without true, concise purpose. And that is certain death for an Aquarius.

I see this worldly hope in the three Aquarians whom I hold close to my heart. My mother is one of the most energetic humans I know, but her greatest reserve stems from an almost childlike need to appreciate everyone and everything around her. However, she can easily slip into a negative place if her excited approach to life isn’t fully allowed or accepted. Same goes for one of my best girlfriends. She craves mental stimulation from the second she wakes up in order to properly function. And my Aquarian man? Well, he just wants to see the best in everyone, even when they are offering him the worst. But this tireless desire coupled with an enthusiasm to be a positive influence on the world keeps him pushing toward the best version of himself on an hourly basis. See, Aquarians want nothing more but to live up to the ideals of a harmonious world. So how does that translate to this weekend’s full moon?

Let’s take this full moon as an opportunity to align ourselves with that hopeful, Aquarian energy for a better tomorrow.

As has been mentioned, a full moon is a time for release. It’s connected to the goals we set for ourselves at the new moon. So think of the full moon as a representation of the final sacrifice we must make in order to achieve the goal at the end of this monthly hero’s journey. As we move toward that goal, we learn and must adapt so we can fully enact the new way of being we hope to see blossom in our lives now. Basically, the full moon is when we have to let go of that crutch we’ve been resting on. That thing we know in the back of our head is keeping us from truly actualizing our hopes and dreams. Now, why the hell would we do that? Fear. Lack of personal awareness. Stubbornness. Habit. We can go on and on as to why we stay in the hamster wheel. But why bother? Let’s take this full moon as an opportunity to align ourselves with that hopeful, Aquarian energy for a better tomorrow. The Leo new moon asked us to place ourselves center stage in some area of our lives, so let’s see where in our lives we may be holding back from realizing that true metamorphosis.

AQUARIUS

Be the beacon for those around you, not a reflection.

This is your full moon, and I want you to start acting a bit more like it. What does that mean? Well tonight, as you’re out in the world or just from your own backyard, take a moment to commune with it. The full moon is there, hanging high in the night sky as a beacon for those below it.  It provides light, beauty, comfort, and an excuse for madness or trouble. Yet, it also holds a pure, meditative stance. It doesn’t realize that it provides the inspiration for poetry, art, or this blog. It just is, in all it’s magnificent glory. The same should be said of you. Perhaps you have been taking stock of your relationships with others, and you may have even let go of those that were contributing to a less than healthy way of being. And congrats. But now it’s time to release the residue of those outgrown relationships. Honor who you are today without defining yourself through others. Be the beacon for those around you, not a reflection. By purifying your own light, you’ll then draw in the people you need to amplify your purest essence.

PISCES

Are you having trouble committing to a routine?

It’s hard to get a handle on everything going on around you. This Mercury retrograde is probably doing the biggest spin on you, especially where relationships are concerned.  Who truly means what to you and where can you place your trust? Well don’t get so caught up that you talk yourself into making mistakes. Now is actually a good time to turn your focus inward. See, the reason you may be so caught up in the world around you is that you may not want to go in and examine some of the demons you have hanging out in the basement of your being. It’s those gremlins that are keeping you from the forward progress you crave, especially in your day-to-day life. Are you having trouble committing to a routine? Perhaps it’s getting up early to write or work out.  It could be the place you have to go to work everyday. A better health regimen or work environment would make you happier. So it’s time to do some deeper, internal work and figure out why you’re settling for a life that makes you crazy.

ARIES

You are a valuable being with a ridiculous amount of riches to offer.

You are desperate to sink your creative teeth into a juicy, t-bone project.  If you haven’t been exhibiting it somehow on a daily basis this month, you’ve probably felt the inspiration coming in the form of dreams, witty conversations, and napkin scribbles. And it’s good to feel especially connected to that power right now. But if you’re not getting the chance to share your creative flow with the world, then that Aries ego might feel frustrated. Well, it’s that need to be recognized and trumpeted that actually keeps you from doing your best work. Because that also means you’re afraid to be ridiculed or judged.  In essence, Aries is the child of the Zodiac, so your ideas come from a place of playful innocence. And if they work, you’re puffed up with pride. But if you’re shot down, then you want to take a box of cookies and hide in your room. Well, it’s time to let go of that habitual response. Know that you are a valuable being with a ridiculous amount of riches to offer. So critics, be damned. Let just completing the work be your triumph.

TAURUS

Perhaps you’re the only one trying to suffocate yourself.

The full moon in Aquarius is about releasing your need to connect with the entire world with the work that you do. Okay, that’s a bold realization to throw at you. But think about it. Are you feeling immense pressure to step your life up?  If so, and I bet you are, then perhaps you’re the only one trying to suffocate yourself?  Of course, none of us want to feel like we’re not here to affect the world at large. And I am not saying that it’s time to throw the towel in and enroll at a convent. But it may be time to stop assigning such forceful goals on the work you’re doing now. Yes, the image of who you want to be in the world is clear. But, it’s never gonna look exactly the way you imagine it to. So, before you go tripping over yourself trying to get to the finish line, release how it’s supposed to look. In fact, reexamine why you chose the current path you’re on in the first place. If after that, it still feels right, then step forth with a sense of patient purpose. Then you may actually make some strides forward.

GEMINI

My suggestion would be to shut the hell up.

You’ve been thinking a lot about what it would take for you to get ahead in life.  Actually, you’ve just been thinking a lot, period.  It’s your nature. But you’ve made some strides on the mental plane and are cutting through the crap a lot more easily. But, you do have some more progress to make. So, what’s the best way to get that right now? My suggestion would be to shut the hell up. I know, you’re already thinking. So shut that mind up too. You need to be doing some hardcore listening right now. And not in the way you normally do, and by that, I mean listening without your own thoughts operating at the same time. Take someone else’s words, ideas, and inspiration in like breath. Read the book on your dresser that was recommended by that respected friend.  Go to that talk about a subject that interests you. Or hit up a meditation class and learn from one of the best teachers of all: silence.

CANCER

Honor that urge your soul has right now to paint the sky with your name.

This is the time to release your latest metamorphosis out into the world. You have been stuck a bit too long in one way of being. It’s easy to do when you get too comfortable. But then, everything you put out into the world is filtered through that old lens. I’m not saying you haven’t grown in any way. But, you have been buckled down in some habits for a while which has allowed you to construct a certain, specific place in the world. But what if I told you that you could actually get out into the world in an even bigger way? See, you have grown used to your perception of how far you can get.  It’s time to let that go and think bigger. Like ‘name in lights’ big. I know that the spotlight is like last nature to you, but why not honor that urge your soul has right now to paint the sky with your name. It’s okay. You may just end up with a larger nest to come home to, and we all know how much you would love that.

LEO

That cocoon is only big enough for one, honey.

You’re on fire right now, but with that dead weight draping from your ankles, you may not be able to get out of that burning building and out into the light where your glowing energy will be healed and absorbed. And by dead weight, I mean dead relationships.  Even the ones you don’t think are dead but were actually inherited by a dead, old version of you. I know it’s never easy to say goodbye to an adoring fan, especially when they’re still opening doors for you and asking for your autograph, but trust that it will be the best for you and them. And you know this! The Aquarian energy just wants to do what’s best for everyone involved, so there won’t be any carnage from a farewell. What it will allow for is an opportunity to actually call in new, healthier relationships that can support the transformation on the cusp. I know you feel like a butterfly is about to emerge. But that cocoon is only big enough for one, honey. So move on. Or when the time comes to fly, you’ll end up in someone’s net.

VIRGO

Introduce a new piece into your regimen that promotes the next better you.

Is there a definition for yourself that you have grown used to? Perhaps this year was all about being the supportive wife, the crazy party girl, or the workaholic boyfriend. See if you can boil down what this last year has been about to a label for yourself. Since your birthday is coming up, you are going to know which version of yourself it’s time to say goodbye to. And then prepare to perform a ritual of sorts to say bon voyage to this person who served you well but has no place in the next twelve months. I know you have some big ideas on who you want to be and what you want this next solar year to look like. So, how do you get this party started? Well, after finding out exactly what aspects of yourself you’re ready to let go of, enact some change into your daily routine that will begin the letting go process. Introduce a new piece into your regimen that promotes the next better you and burn whatever relics remind you of that other man or woman you’re ready to leave behind.

LIBRA

It’s time to get comfortable sharing your gifts with others.

Have you been working on a creative project lately? It may just be a new creative version of you. Well, it’s time to release the baby out into the world. No more excuses. Perhaps you’re not ready to let people see such a personal reflection of yourself. It may even be that you’re afraid to rock the boat and throw people’s perceptions of you off. Well, they’re just going to have to get used to it.  It’s time to get comfortable sharing your gifts with others. And not just a select few who you know won’t judge you. Screw off fear – it’s just old subconscious mumbo jumbo that has no relevance to who you are today.  You are a confident being with something important to offer, so why let it wait another day to add value to others’ lives? Have you written something? Been taking a class that you’re excited about?  Maybe you have just been working hard at the gym. Your debut has arrived. So don’t worry so much about who’s buying what you have to sell.  There’s a market. Now expose the commodity.

SCORPIO

Maybe your forced ideal has kept you from connecting to what you already have.

Wherever you are can be home. Remember this as you embark on the next phase of your adventure. And know that whoever you meet can be family. You may have been searching for a sense of foundation and community to the point of exhaustion. And of course you deserve to have a feeling of comfort and support. You just don’t have to try so hard to find it. You’ve already established a good crew and you work hard for the home you live in. But there may be this feeling that something is missing – that it isn’t good enough. If only I had the partner or the fridge or the relationship with my parent that I’ve been dreaming of. Well, those things can be nice but don’t need to be there to find satisfaction. It’s time to let go of the ideal around what makes a home and family. Because you already have those things, and I bet they’re pretty darn good. And if they’re not, maybe your forced ideal has kept you from connecting to what you already have.  If so, now is the time to take in your surroundings and make sure you like what you see.

SAGITTARIUS

Allow everything you think you know to be wrong.

I hate to break it to you but the ideas you have about how you’re going to make a splash in the world may be old news. That’s not to say you’re bound to a life of failure. What it does mean is that you’re operating from stale ways of thinking and it’s keeping you from recognizing what is actually going on in the life you have. More importantly, it could be keeping you from realizing the life shift you’ve felt is in your future. You think big, Sag.  And when coupled with some Aquarian enthusiasm, it can merit extraordinary results.  So my suggestion is to tell yourself you have no idea on how to get ahead.  Allow everything you think you know to be wrong. This is really just a good exercise to find presence with yourself. If you’re not caught up in your ideas of how things should be, then you will be able to see what’s right in front of you more clearly. And some clarity is all you need right now. So don’t listen to who you normally do for advice. Especially yourself. Go to some untested source and allow yourself to be surprised.

CAPRICORN

With change comes an opportunity to be someone new and different.

You are the hardest worker I know, and it’s all to satiate a greater vision for the future you want for yourself. However, you can get so caught up in the work that you may have a little trouble pausing for a little ‘me’ time. And you’re feeling a little stagnant in your life and work could be a big source of that. So, in order to fully understand what this current transformation is about, you’re going to have to stop investing your time and energy into working for others and start working for yourself. What’s draining on you right now? Is there an alternative to it?  It could be work, a relationship, or your house that’s feeling like a drag. So let’s shift it. And better yet, how about going a step further and making some changes to the you that’s been inhabiting the last phase of your life.  With change comes an opportunity to be someone new and different, and a new vision of you could help attract that new job, lover, or home you’re feeling ready for. And besides, who doesn’t love a makeover montage!

Aquarius is geared toward helping the world, but it trusts that its intentions are pure. So do the same and trust that what you do comes from the clearest of hearts. (Well unless you’re just a jerk of a person. Then use this letting go time to let go of that.)

And remember that Mercury is in retrograde, so be extra patient with your process. You will feel the rewards if you put in the effort. You just have to make your own growth a priority! So, do it!

Happy Full Moon in Aquarius!

Many moons ago, when I was first introduced to astrology, someone looked at my chart and said that I had Leo problems. “What the hell does that mean”, I asked her. As far as I knew, the last guy I had dated (and by dated, I mean made out with for a week) was named Isaac. “You have a problem with letting yourself take center stage”, she said. Now those who have known me long enough can confirm that though I have never been shy, I certainly have found myself being more comfortable in the background. Well, in the past at least. Nowadays, I still have some trouble leading with confidence, but I certainly do enjoy the spotlight a bit more. However, that took some work and time.

See, my Leo problems stemmed from a rocky childhood that forced me toward seclusion. I grew up in the type of household where I didn’t want to be noticed, so I dug into my bedroom where my imagination and creativity could come alive. In there, I was a showman. A diva. A dancer.  But outside in the world, I didn’t really want to be the one who had all eyes on me. I guess in some way, I didn’t think that I deserved the attention, so I didn’t strive to attain it. So at age 23, when a woman I barely knew said that I needed to get comfortable being “center stage”, I listened and made it a focus to blossom in areas where I had been hiding out. I allowed myself to express my inner feelings more and made an effort to be a larger presence in every room. It was actually soon after that I started doing professional readings. And let me tell you, when you’re in charge of giving someone some serious life advice, there’s nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. The reading may be about them, but their attention is on me and I can’t be afraid. Thankfully I’m not anymore, or else I would have missed out on the opportunity to share my astrological gifts with others.

It’s okay to demand the spotlight.

Madonna is a core essence Leo. She is bold, creative, sexy, and in need of a spotlight.

Now, one of my celebrity idols would have to be Madonna. I have been a huge fan since my neighbor turned on MTV for the first time and the video for Like a Virgin was on.  Since then, it’s been a massive love affair. So when I started studying astrology, she was the first person who I didn’t know personally whose chart I studied with a fervor. And finding out that she is a Leo easily explained my immense attraction to her. Madonna possesses this almost violent confidence that inside I desperately want to achieve. Her inspiring candor and lack of apology makes for the type of person I want to be in my life.  Madonna is a core essence Leo. She is bold, creative, sexy, and in need of a spotlight.  And thanks to my ‘relationship’ with her, I am more aware of how my “Leo issues” can easily keep these important qualities at bay in me.

As we know, the new moon is all about beginnings, so this Leo new moon should be seen as an opportunity to be more of a Madonna-sized star in your own life. Not everyone needs to be a pop diva, but we all need to feel recognized and admired. Perhaps you’re a killer cook or run the smoothest household. You may have done something at work that brought you into the forefront, or you could be getting married or having a child soon.  These are all ways that we become the center of attention in our lives, and it’s necessary for us to feel seen, heard, and cared for by others. Now is an excellent time to recognize your desire for acknowledgment. It’s okay to demand the spotlight. Make this next month about connecting to the powerful creator inside of you who has something important to share with the world.  And force change to occur, because, well, you deserve it!

So let’s see specifically how this Leo energy may want to manifest in your life. And I’m adding a Madonna song that could help inspire you along the way. Be sure to scroll all the way to the end too for a tiny little wrap-up.

ARIES

There is a party out there with your name on it.

Over these last few months, you have done a solid job of establishing a more stable foundation for yourself, and the right people are taking notice of your inspired ideas and more focused outlook. You should feel proud but not to a point where it all goes to your healthy ego’s head. And also don’t get so caught up in trying to impress either. It’s unnecessary. Enlist trust and know that everything is in perfect motion.  So where does that leave you and all of this ambitious energy? Well, how about putting responsibility down for a bit this month and connecting to good ol’ creativity and fun?  I’m not saying to put your slacker face on. But the overworked and tired face is, well, tired. It’s time to let loose a bit and bring play back into the center of your life. You remember how to play, right? So put more effort into enjoying the gifts your hard work has offered thus far. There is a party out there with your name on it, so find it. Joy will relax you and could infuse some new inspiration into work, romance, and home.

Recommended listening: WHERE’S THE PARTY?

TAURUS

It’s okay to seek out support.

Your surroundings are the foundation for your hopes and passions, so it’s time to focus on placing more value there. And I’m not just talking about where you lay your head at night, but also where you spend most of your time. Is it a desk? A retail store? A bar?  Whatever the case, is your ‘home’ reflecting the best of you? If not, what can you do to make these places a better expression of your essence? And if so, then it’s time to make where you hang your hat a larger player in your life. Find ways to maximize the energy you bring. Your home should be a place of security and a contributor to your optimum potential. Family is another key. How can they play a greater part in your world? Perhaps it isn’t the one you were born into but one you’ve created for yourself. Or you may be ready to house a project that will help formulate a new family for you. Either way, it’s okay to seek out support. You just need to create a space where you can feel safe to ask and demand the attention you need.

Recommended listening: KEEP IT TOGETHER

GEMINI

Put your truth in the limelight.

Life is asking you to push yourself in a major way. There is a strong urge to achieve that is driving you like a freight train, and driving you towards some slight insanity too. In fact, you may just feel a little bit like a crazy person these days as you have the urge to talk with everyone about what you want, need, or are tired of not having in life.  Well guess what. That’s okay. In fact, now is the perfect time to make your much-loved need to speak a major player in your days. Actually, I say the more communication, the better. Just don’t get to a point where you let that nagging, weighty voice take over. This new moon wants you to put your truth in the limelight more, but it also needs you to infuse a sense of confidence into your interactions that may at times feel forced. Well, practice makes perfect. So talk with strength to others about your current goals and aspirations. If you actually sound focused and determined enough, they may have and want to give you exactly what it is you’re looking for.

Recommended listening: LIVE TO TELL

CANCER

You deserve better than last year’s hole-filled socks.

Now is a perfect time to be advancing your personal evolution. A good way to make strides is by becoming a more worthy commodity. No, I am not advocating that you become a streetwalker. What I do mean is that you may need to broaden the view of yourself that’s existed for a while now. See, you Cancer’s can latch onto a moment in time and hold on to it for dear life.  That may even be true when it comes to the idea of who you are. Your life has probably gotten bigger and even better in a year’s time, so why don’t certain parts of you reflect that. This month, be a sugar daddy for yourself and treat your inner diva to some makeover time! Shift your inner relationship by changing how you visually see yourself. Have you been wearing the same shirt for years? Well, it needs to go. You deserve better than last year’s hole-filled socks.  Leave old baggage and outdated things/looks/hairstyles on the curb. This is a matter of self-respect. You deserve to feel better with some ‘out with old and in with the new’.

Recommended listening: MATERIAL GIRL

LEO

You are the star of this damn show.

You have been remarkably busy doing a lot of things for a lot of people. Now, they are necessary things and also when you set out to accomplish something, there’s always a bit of personal achievement and gratification at the other end. But these last couple weeks have really been a struggle. Well, no mas. This new moon is all you baby, so don’t waste it.  If you have been relying on others to tell you what to do, how to do it, and whether your results are good enough, well it’s time for them to exit the stage. No more giving others the power to tell you what’s right and wrong for your life.  You are the star of this damn show. We all paid to see you. So get into that spotlight and take control. No one should have to tell you how to make a decision. You know these lines. You’re a Leo, for crying out loud. So act like one. Those who truly respect you will marvel at your power, while those others who don’t like the proud, capable you…well sorry, but this show is not offering refunds. And you’ve got a show to do.

Recommended listening: LIKE IT OR NOT

VIRGO

This new chapter may have a few more pages on it before it goes to press.

This new moon will cause a bit of a tug-o-war in you. You finally have a sense that you’re getting back in touch with that grounded frame of mind you love so you’re feeling more ready for action. Your will feels stronger and you’re gaining a bit of outer momentum after some months of self-reflection and growth. Well, I’m sorry to say that this new chapter may have a few more pages on it before it goes to press. See, you still have some reconnecting to the spirit to do before you dive off into the next phase of your life. I actually have a feeling that what you think you’re supposed to be doing right now may not be entirely in alignment with what you should be doing. So, take this month to get deeply meditative with what you want to be doing with your life. And think long-term. You currently have an opportunity to make some valuable changes to the major areas of your life, so why not take the time to get quiet and clear and be sure that your soul is making the decisions and not your ego.

Recommended listening: SHANTI/ASHTANGI

LIBRA

Help others be their best selves.

Inherently, you are about bringing people balance, so it should be easy to use this new moon energy to the strength of your abilities. Your goal this month is to help others be their best selves. The personal work you have been doing has pushed you to hone your excellent people skills even further, and now it’s time to push it to the limit. Be selfless.  Find ways to share your gifts with others in a way that will help them gain confidence.  Pretend you’re a guru of sorts (or just be the guru you are) and enact a spiritual quality that will show others where they need to grow. Even if you’re working at a bank, mall, or grocery store, there’s a way to invoke transformation in others. Your own recent shift can act as a mirror and will offer everyone you come into contact with a greater sense of hope for the lives they are trying to achieve. So go lead a hiking group or put together a field trip to a yoga class. You’ll feel better knowing you helped someone step into the spotlight they deserve to stand in.

Recommended listening: SPOTLIGHT

SCORPIO

Commit everything you have to achieving a goal.

It’s time to get very serious about your life purpose. Yup we’re going there, so let’s look at the facts. You’re open to relationships in a greater way and are inviting more interesting and inspiring people into your life. You’re feeling an internal shift that is manifesting through a confidence in the way you communicate (or as a Scorpio, decide not to communicate) with certain, key people. And you’re excited to attain new tools of knowledge through a variety of avenues, whether it is new music, a class, or a trip. So, take this inspired excitement around this new chapter and apply it towards the actual thing you want to be doing with your life. I know you have a strong idea on what you could be giving your energy to that would bring you more happiness. So take that Scorpio “all or nothing” attitude and just go for it. Commit everything you have to achieving a goal. And do whatever it takes to give your all to it rather than just a little more than nothing. Your commitment may actually surprise you.

Recommended listening: RAY OF LIGHT

SAGITTARIUS

Change never happened while sitting in a corner.

I’m just gonna say it. You’re bored. You have been kicking around the same old ideas to the same old people at the same old place. Or you’ve been planning the same goals only to see another year pass without accomplishing any of them. Well, this Leo new moon is the time to remind yourself what a creative, brave warrior you can be when you let a little more ingenuity in to your days and truly let a spark turn into fire. What you need right now is some unforeseen and imaginative stimulus. Is there something you’ve toyed with learning lately? Perhaps a friend has mentioned a class or is going to a new center, club, or part of town that you’ve resisted tagging along to. Or it could be that you’ve been drawn to attaining a new skill that has seemed unnecessary or time-consuming. Well, change never happened while sitting in a corner (except for Baby), and you’re not that impressed by what’s around you now. So shift it. You have the power to generate the change you need so do something about it.

Recommended listening: JUMP

CAPRICORN

Explore the alternative reality for your life.

Creativity is alive within you, and your life is the art project. You’re seeing an opportunity to shift the details of your daily existence and have immense power to be in charge of the direction it’s heading towards. And you’re also surrounded by a solid support system. It’s great!  So, what’s the holdup? Well, you’re a person with larger goals and all this creative energy is cracking the foundation you have spent years building upon. These last few weeks have also given you a peek at another version of your life that doesn’t exist yet but easily could, and it’s not entirely in alignment with what you’ve already been working so hard at achieving. So what would happen if you used this new moon energy to start over in some larger way?  Well, it won’t set you back as far as you fear. Actually, it could allow you to shed the rough skin you’ve been wearing for too long. You know, the one that’s sort of kept you from showing the world your true colors.  I say explore the alternative reality for your life a bit further. It could be fun.

Recommended listening: NOBODY KNOWS ME

AQUARIUS

Bring yourself and your needs center stage.

You’re naturally concerned with making sure that everyone around is you pursuing their best selves, but your usually patient and easygoing nature for others could be hitting its crescendo. In fact, you could be hitting a wall when it comes to some of your closest relationships. This stems from your desire to plant down roots and create a stronger sense of home for yourself. And that may feel impossible if you’re surrounded by people who lack the enthusiastic, creative spark that drives you to achieve. You’re also pondering your next great personal transfiguration, and you’ll need some like-minded souls around you to help promote inspiration. So take a note from the Leo, and use this new moon energy to bring yourself and your needs center stage when it comes to your more important relationships. Recognize that you deserve to be the shining star of your life, so treat yourself that way and those that love you will recognize that confidence and follow suit. And if they don’t. Then perhaps their time is due.

Recommended listening: EXPRESS YOURSELF

PISCES

Find a way to cease being caught up in the chaos of the current moment.

I imagine these days that you feel like a caged animal, intrigued by the changes going on around you but slightly unable to participate in the process. Well, that stems from feeling overwhelmed by the different ideas and possibilities you have for your future, and it’s hard to discern what’s right and what’s wrong. And though you are fluid, deep personal change can be a harder emotional challenge for you than you care to admit to, and you might not feel strong enough to take another life shift on right now. However, the new moon carries a blessing. To take advantage, find a way to cease being caught up in the chaos of the current moment and just step in front of it. Picture you’re Bugs Bunny, who casually steps out of a whirlwind fight to whistle and tap his foot while the other character spins himself silly. This more playful, zen nature will help you rise above any daily drama. And then you’ll then be better able to read the signposts more clearly and could find yourself directed toward a more stable, happier existence.

Recommended listening: SKY FITS HEAVEN

It’s time to stop hiding the diva, dancer, poet behind closed doors.

So, the Leo new moon can certainly bring on its fair share of drama. Leos need to be noticed, so they can raise a bit of a ruckus to make sure you’re watching. So don’t resist whatever shifts needs to come into your life at this time. Embrace it with flair, creativity, and a sense of confidence. It’s time to stop hiding the diva, dancer, poet behind closed doors. Let him or her out into the world and make no apologies. And if ever in doubt, do what I do. Ask WWMD. What would Madonna do?

Now, strike a pose.

Let presence be life’s co-writer.

I recently reconnected with one of my closest friends, a Capricorn, who for the month of June and some change was on a spiritual journey along El Camino de Santiago, a sacred pilgrimage route across Spain that has been traveled for over a thousand years by a countless number of seekers.  It was so magnificent to hear his voice. Not only because I missed him, but because I took such joy in hearing the lightness and enthusiasm in his words. See, in the past, he always seemed to be troubled by something going on in his life, and this frustration or unease tended to give him a heavier presence in whatever room he was in. But now that he had created a life for himself where he could be rid of any unnecessary responsibilities that may have bogged him down before, he was free to make room for more magic and wonder. Yes, I said magic and wonder. A Capricorn. One of the more stable-headed, “I got to see it to believe it” types.

I think what’s happened is that he has granted himself an adventure which has allowed him to discover a newer, more updated version of himself. He found a new narrative and let presence be life’s co-writer. For me, he embodies the lessons of this full moon. Now, that’s not to say we all need to quit our jobs, relationships, and have an Eat.Pray.Love-like adventure. But perhaps it’s time to take the lessons of the earlier Cancer new moon a bit further. Shall we?

This full moon is a hundred percent about presence.

This last Cancer new moon was all about coming home to a part of ourselves we had been neglecting, so this Cap full moon wants to pull us even closer to a new, more progressed version of self. But how? Well, since full moons are all about letting go while Capricorn has its eye on the prize and is more focused on long-term goals, it makes sense then that this week’s full moon wants us to release the expectation of who we think we are supposed to be in order to achieve. I’m not saying that the picture we have of who we want to be and what we think we need for success is wrong.  But we may be making choices out of that future image.  We may be judging our friends, family, and colleagues out of this idea of what we think we need from them or we think they should be.

This full moon is a hundred percent about presence. Getting present to the moment. The life around you.  It isn’t always easy to see life for what it is, especially when our phones are constantly reminding us of what we’ve missed or where we need to be later. But life isn’t happening somewhere else. It’s only happening, for you, in the moment you’re sitting in.  So start there.  And then worry about what the other guy is doing later. Or more so, about where in life you’re headed.

Yes, to some of you, this may sound crazy. “What?  Let go of my goals? Hell no!” That’s not exactly what I’m saying. You should always have a destination.  But now is a good opportunity to stop living for that destination. Stop making moves out of the need to get to that destination.  With your mind in the future, you may miss out on some beautiful business going on right around you.

Okay, so let’s get into each sign. And remember to check out your rising too, if you know it. Also, scroll down to the end of the signs for a full wrap-up. And a link to some music. Because I love to share songs that I love, especially as a soundtrack to what we’re talking about.

And here we go:

CAPRICORN

Generate more presence in your life.

You have the most to gain from this full moon, so I’m starting with you. How can you best benefit from this weekend’s powerful energy? Well, start by taking a lot of what was said above to heart.  You Caps are strong-willed and have very specific goals in mind, but your determination can sometimes trample those around you. And sometimes you sacrifice others thoughts and feelings just to get more quickly to the next step. So, take a step down from the mountain top. I know you’re trying to see how far to the next horizon, but you’re missing the flowers, the sunset – hell, I won’t even do cutesy metaphors with you. You’re missing what is directly around you as opposed to what you think should be. Take this weekend to generate more presence in your life. I bet your favorite times are when you’re taking breaks from your quest to just enjoy life, so bring that slower, more aware you into every moment. You won’t be inviting failure. I promise. In fact, you may find that you’re connecting to people, your happiness, and your success in a whole new way.

AQUARIUS

Every little bit counts in building the greatest version of your life.

This full moon is shining a light onto your spirit. Yes, there is a lot going on right now dealing with home, family, and the need to have more creativity in your life, but you should trust that all of those things are going to be taken care of for you. Yes, it’s easy to spin off into a million directions when you’re stressed and wondering what you should or shouldn’t be doing, but that’s just your inherent Aquarian desperation for inspiration talking. This weekend wants you to let go of your hope to know what’s coming next. We can have ideas on how we think we can better our lives or what we need to do. But really, we can only do so much each day to move our situations forward.  And you have made some great steps. So lean into the comforting knowledge that every little bit counts in building the greatest version of your life and give over to the flow of your current state of being. In fact, really devote yourself to some honest meditation and make your mantra all about releasing your need to know the who, what, or how of anything but right now.

PISCES

No one ever said meeting your goals was easy.

Your lot has been needing to bring it home a bit more these days. And that is true. This time has given you some room to get in touch with your thoughts and may have even opened the door to some real intimacy. But you’re always anxious for a creative project, and you’re specifically feeling the urge to do something that will reach the world at large. And in the past, you may have had some ideas about how you think you were going to achieve that goal. However, the path you thought was illuminated in gold has lately been covered over in fog and cobwebs. But, that doesn’t mean certain doom is eminent. In fact, I bet there is another opportunity that just seems like a more challenging, beaten path right now. And it’s one that will allow you more autonomy and a chance to be more creative. But it won’t be a walk in the park. Hey, no one ever said meeting your goals was easy. So perhaps it’s time to give up on breaking down that door you’ve been banging on for months now and move onto something new. Or at least a different approach to the same outcome.

ARIES

What’s making you happy right now?

You are taking a master class in self-worth and internal love and may feel like home is the only place you’re safe right now. But this inner conflict is just diverting you from what you really need to focus on, which is how the hell you want to make your mark on this world. It’s a heavy question, so it can be much nicer to focus on your insecurities or how so-and-so slighted you or whether so-and-so owes you an apology. But in the long run, none of this matters when it comes to what you want to be doing with your life. So let it all go. This full moon wants you to get in touch with the greater outlook of your life. Yes, we’re also looking to be more present. So perhaps the best way to go about this is to get really present with what’s making you happy right now. Is your job fulfilling you? I don’t mean the idea of what it is, or the paycheck, or the acclaim it may allow you. I mean, do you walk in and find a reason to smile? If not, then what in life does offer you that? Because it may not be the thing that you think is meant to be your calling, and that’s okay. But it’s time to get closer to figuring out what that calling could be.

TAURUS

This is just the start of something new.

There is so much opportunity for personal growth right now, it’s not even funny. For some, it may not look like your external lives are transitioning all that much, but if that’s the case, then you should sense how strong your internal tide is shifting. And this is only the beginning. You have months and months more of abundance available to you. So don’t rush it. In fact, to capitalize on this full moon energy, I would say forget some of the things you have gotten immersed in learning.  You can be a bit stubborn sometimes, and this could even go for your spiritual growth. There may be a sense of, “I‘m getting it together now. I’m on a roll.” But again, this is just the start of something new. You have a ton of excitement ahead and so much further to go. So do yourself a favor and pretend like you haven’t learned anything about yourself. Enter into this weekend like a newborn. See the trees, the stars, your friends, and even yourself as if it’s for the first time. And revel in the wonder that life brings you when you’re forgetting to pay too much attention.

GEMINI

Figure out the part of you that needs to go.

It’s time for you to release an old self. If you ever even thought of giving yourself a name change or just some sort of personal transformation, now is the time. I mean, you could totally shift your persona in a large way, and people would totally buy it right now. You don’t have to become Lady GaGa. This could be as simple as letting a dormant part of your personality out more. Do you need to be more aggressive? More sensitive? More honest? This full moon is here to help. It wants you to release any parts of yourself that have kept you from the greater growth you are after. It may be attributed to some subconscious belief that has been festering inside or that you had distant parents or someone made fun of you when you were little. But that is not who you are now, so why is it manifesting itself into the life you live now? This weekend, figure out the part of you that needs to go. Then ritualize this change.  Burn an old picture. Give away those clothes. Call someone and forgive them. Then move onto the next phase lighter and ready for greatness.

CANCER

It could be time to take a new approach to how you meet people.

There are some relationships that last forever, especially for your crew. You love to make friends and hold onto them for dear life. This is one of your best traits. But this trait could also give you trouble making new friends. That’s because you did so well the first time around in accumulating a tribe that you approach every new meeting, date, or hangout with the same attitude and demeanor.  But now you’ve grown up and evolved. You’re no longer twelve. You have to let the ‘relationship you’ catch up with the rest of who you are now. Whether you’re single or have been married for centuries, how you approach your loved ones and prospective new cohorts might be stale. So it could be time to take a new approach to how you meet people and foster those relationships. It may be okay to meet your buddy for tacquitos down the street, but is that really where you should take this weekend’s blind date? In fact, to practice, change up where you usually go with your usual posse. It will help you clarify how to take steps the next time you have to entertain someone new.

LEO

You don’t need to program every moment of daylight.

Hopefully you have been taking the last few weeks for some much needed personal time. Of course, this has been hard because you’ve been busier than hell. So most likely, you got a little downtime but couldn’t muster the power to do it alone.  And that’s okay. More than anything, you just needed to relax. Now let’s also hope that you then got the chance to step back from your busy life long enough to take a picture of your current routine for some true examination. Were you able to see if you were putting way too much on your plate? If you didn’t, let me help. You have been putting way too much on your plate. You don’t need to program every moment of daylight.  Yes, you are a sun baby but this sunrise to sundown and then some schedule is going to put you in the hospital. So, it’s time give up something. Maybe it’s the show that adds an hour to your schedule. Or the creative project that just needs to die. Or the relationship that no longer serves its purpose. I know the Leo doesn’t like to lose, but you have to raise and wave the white flag every now and then.

VIRGO

It’s time to craft a new relationship with your spawn.

You are a caretaker. It’s in your cosmic blood. But this means you have a hard time letting go when it comes to your creations. It can be your children or your paintings. Even an e-mail.  Anything you give birth to is a close part of who you are. But right now, it’s time to craft a new relationship with your spawn. Whether it’s an actual person or a piece of artistic work, it may be time to let him, her, or it go in some way. If it’s a child, it may be time for him or her to grow up.  They may not be pushed out of the nest right now, but in some way, you have to allow your child to take the next step in his or her personal evolution. Now if we’re talking something non-human, well it could be time to just put it out into the world. You can hold a piece of work to your chest forever, but all it’s going to see is the cloth of your shirt.  It’s painful to let go, especially of things that are so much a part of you. But in allowing something or someone else to evolve, you are also offering yourself an opportunity to move forward in your own important personal growth.

LIBRA

Make sure that everyone that you consider home understands that they are just that to you.

You have gotten used to a very specific relationship with your home life. And lately, you have had to make work more your home because you’ve been putting so much energy into it out of the excitement of your recent self-realizations.  But, that means your house and the people who live there may be suffering a bit. Now, you are always concerned that everyone is happy and taken care of, so I’m sure you’ve done enough to make sure everyone is content. However, you may still have become a tad blinded to what’s going on. And they may be so supportive of your current transformation that they don’t want to ruffle your feathers.  Well, it’s time to make sure that everyone that you consider home understands that they are just that to you. Reach out or sit some people down to do a proper check-in. Or invite your favorites to a dinner party. Or create a quiet night in for you and your partner. Again, they may not even be aware of any disconnection out of their sheer love for you. But guarantee you will surprise them and find gratitude when even those cookies you bake him or her end up burnt.

SCORPIO

You have to let go of how you did things in the past.

I’m not going to say that you’ve had it all wrong, but I will say you’ve had some of it wrong.  And you’re awakening to this. Yes, you revel in the slight fact that you’re somewhat smarter than everyone else, but not in every area. You are an internal creature, so you can be a tad behind in the social arena. You intimidate people.  Okay, you freak some people out. But you’re learning to curb that, and that’s progress. So, I would say don’t put the brakes on yet to this fascinating new direction you’re taking when it comes to the relationships in your life. Continue to forget how you used to approach them. You have an idea of the types of people you want to be around right now and the new ones you want to be attracting. So you have to let go of how you did things in the past to get the new outcome you’re hoping for. Not only is this shifting how your social life looks, it’s also changing how you view yourself. And I bet you’re welcoming new people in with a gusto you never had before, and even some of the old ones that didn’t get top billing before are having a resurgence. It’s a fascinating time of growth, even for you constant agents of change.  So give over to it, and enjoy!

SAGITTARIUS

You may have built your self-assurance on weak foundation.

This full moon weekend is the perfect time to let go to an outdated sense of self-worth.  Now, you’re a confident beast. That’s not in question. But, you may have built your self-assurance on weak foundation, meaning that some of the faith you have created in your abilities or feelings may actually stem from a place of ego. Consider this. Perhaps you didn’t want to be hurt or thought wrong, so you created a position for yourself that would negate any arguments otherwise. Maybe you took a job you say you love but in truth did so only to give others complacency. But over time, you have created a sense of self around it that has made you feel good about yourself. It might offer you a good living, so it can’t be all that bad. However, if it’s keeping you from honoring the truest sense of who you are, then it’s only a detriment to your life growth. The same can be said about a relationship. A move. Anything. So take this weekend to take stock and see – have you talked yourself into anything? If so, it may be time to consider counting your losses and moving on before they add up to more than you can eventually chew.

Real release comes when we offer ourselves to the present.

Let’s remember my above-mentioned friend, the Capricorn, who initially felt that in order to achieve success and structure he had to settle down and succumb to what others saw as logical or right.  Instead, he chose to embark on a life of vagabond travels and has now seen things he never quite imagined for himself. I’m not talking just old churches and statues built long ago. I’m talking about pure personal transformation. And he decided to go on this trip when he finally got present to himself. I remember when he made the choice. To some, it seemed like a silly whim. But it really came when he allowed himself to die to the idea of what he thought he should be. And in that, he found who he truly is. That is the fine art of letting go. Real release comes when we offer ourselves to the present. We’re all capable of it. We just have to let go and be. Welcome magic and wonder. Yes, I said magic and wonder. You know you want some.

Jessie J says it simply and well. “Just be true to who you are.”

I recently had dinner with one of my dearest friends from college, The Leo. The two of us hadn’t seen each other in far too long. I have been busy with work and being in love and she has been swamped under owning her own business and being impeccably fabulous. It was so lovely to dig into each other’s lives and do the catch-up dance, especially with someone who truly knows me and vice versa, insecurities and all. The conversation ended up being quite a bit about me and my confusion around certain areas of my life. It’s certainly nothing that a good friend and two glasses of wine can’t help. As we spoke, I found myself building to this crescendo of a statement. I said, “I just miss the guy that I used to be. The guy who had confidence and forced people to listen to him.  Who felt like he had something to say and wasn’t afraid to tell everyone.” Essentially, I felt like I had lost that version of myself I knew in college who had vision and insight to share. Where was he now?

Well, the Leo picked at her kale salad for a moment and then sipped from her glass of red before making a face. “But you still are that guy, Angel. He is still inside of you.” And I tried arguing a bit that yes she’s right, he is, but not in the same way, etc. But then, as I really allowed myself to stop and ponder what she was saying, I couldn’t argue. And even now, as I type this story out and reflect on myself and the days that I live, I see that she is right. In fact, this blog is a good example of that guy. Sure, I’m not staging plays in the middle of a college campus anymore, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t have opportunities in my life to utilize my powerful voice and share the wisdom I have been given. So why have I felt for these past few months like I’ve been asleep? Like the true essence of me has been on some rock in Sedona meditating while my body and mind have been sleepwalking through the motions of my existence? Well, I have an idea. And this weekend’s Cancer new moon is the perfect time to address it.

See, another friend of mine, the powerful mystic Pisces/Aries cusp, emailed me on last week’s post where I said that I had lost my way. She said that she also felt like she had lost her way, but then concluded how, “I’m realizing that there’s no losing anything…it’s just going off the path a bit to play in the fields, and all of it is a part of the journey.” She’s so incredibly right. You can feel lost or as if you’ve abandoned a core part of yourself, but ultimately you must remember that wherever you are, whether on “the path” or at play in the fields, you are at home. That sense of being lost is just a construct of the mind. (Unless of course you’re actually lost in the woods or in the jungle but even then, perhaps it’s meant for something.) Our surroundings or our environment may look and be different than is comfortable or was anticipated, but regardless of any intense circumstances being faced, the core of our being is always still present and intact.

So let’s all look at this new moon as a time to come home to a part of ourselves or our lives that we have been neglecting or allowing to sit dormant and unspoken in the back seat for far too long.  There’s a piece of us or a place in our lives that may feel like it’s been left for better or richer pastures. And perhaps we have strayed.  But ultimately it was to gain the necessary tools of mentality so that we could come home from battle and honor the inherent gifts we have taken for granted or have been afraid to fully utilize. Cancer is the doorway to that home. It’s the walls, the hardwood floors, and the soft, furry blanket of comfort we all need to feel at peace within ourselves.

We should all take comfort in the strength of our own vastness.

See, in a broad astrological sense, Cancer is all about structure and foundation and is concerned with our home and family life, but it also wants us to find a sense of personal safety in the various areas of our lives. If we can take on Cancer’s call to be grounded in the truth of who we are, we can then see our relationships with family, work, creativity, and love from a more honest and clear perspective. Like the sea, which Cancer governs, we are constantly surrounded by ever-shifting tides, yet we should all take comfort in the strength of our own vastness. And know that deep down, we all have base aspects of our being that time, words, or feelings cannot erase.

So what area in your life is this new moon rising in? Let’s dive into each sign and then I’ll follow-up with a little conclusion for everyone.  Here we go:

ARIES

Take this weekend as a bit of a reboot.

This new moon finds you in need of some family and comfort. Whether it’s the family you were born into or the one you have since created for yourself, you need to be surrounded by those who offer you a soothing space and allow for the greatest and most at ease version of you to shine forth. In the past few months, so much has been trying to happen in the different areas of your life that it’s been almost impossible to keep it all together, and it’s been particularly hard to honor the various aspects of your personality that need to come into play. So, take this weekend as a bit of a reboot.  Ground down into that basic self – the one that only you and the mirror truly know – and take him or her out into the world. Try not to get caught up in any of your usual worries either.  This is a time to wish those anxieties farewell with the goal of getting back to what truly brings value to the future of your life.

TAURUS

Get beyond the clutter of your mind.

It’s time to look at the relationship you have with your voice. And by that, I mean the one with both your internal thoughts and the words that make it out into the world. Are you being completely responsible for what you think and say? As Gandhi once said, “A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” So make sure that you take this new moon time to really get beyond the clutter of your mind. You have the power to manifest all of your thinking, but along with the hopes and dreams can also come the doubts, insecurities, and frustrations. So banish fear. You only have time this weekend to have a solely positive attitude about the goals you have on your mind right now. With the right mindset, you also have the power to create a whole new direction for your life. And the planets are completely aligned for you to achieve if you focus your mind on self belief.

GEMINI

How do you measure your own personal sense of value?

This is an opportunity to come home to your self-worth. How do you measure your own personal sense of value? Sure, you’re a mental beast usually ruled by communication, so at times you may only feel as good as your last great idea or best compliment. But you can’t rest anymore on your usual avenues when it comes to feeling worthy. Take some time to let go of any imposing familial or societal standards that may weigh you down. You don’t need the perfect job, body, or house to be good enough. Instead, focus on the things you excel at. It’s those areas where you may not be giving yourself enough credit. If you’re feeling up against a wall, it may be because you feel the scrutiny of others, some of which may not even really exist. And perhaps some of the restrictions in your life are actually being caused by some subconscious ideas you have about what you do and do not deserve.

CANCER

Cherish the community you have created for yourself.

This is the time of year where you are most in your element and get to rejuvenate completely, so you should take full advantage of it. The best way to do that is to bring some sunlight into your home. I don’t exactly mean for you to pull the shades up and open the doors. It might be too hot for that. But you should spend the weekend with those who brighten up your life and truly mean the most to you. You are incredibly sensitive to the energy around you, so replenish your living space by soaking in the love of those who are closest to you. It’s important that you really cherish the community you have created for yourself.  Invite some people over and decorate your space with their positive vibes. In fact, be literal with that. Do you have some home improvements to do around your house? Get your besties together, crack a bottle of wine open, and focus on the goodness that is available to you at all times.

LEO

You need to find some time to be with you.

Lately, you have been consumed with your work and the image it provides you, but this new moon wants you to pause for some internal inventory. It’s time for you to spend some quality time alone. No, time alone with your work doesn’t count. I am talking complete time away from all those things you pursue that may someday attain you mass adoration. How long has it been since you’ve taken yourself out on a date? Given yourself a complete spa day? And no, it doesn’t count if your significant other, parent, sibling, or best friend is in the massage room next to you. You need to find some time to be with you. What can you do for yourself to be inspired for this new chapter in your life? Spend a day at a theater movie-hopping? A day at the park reading and doing yoga?  Perhaps a drive out of town for a meal and some window shopping. Again, the key is to do this on your own. Then, you’ll be ready to create the next thing to be completely adored for.

VIRGO

Try breaking up that consistent schedule.

You have been so inspired to attain knowledge about yourself and your life, but there is only so much you can do in the ten-block radius of your current life. It’s time to take this new chapter a bit more into the streets. Take this lunar opportunity to get out beyond your usual circle of friends and activities. With time, it becomes somewhat easy to expand your horizons from within the confines of your daily routine. You read a new book. You have an inspiring conversation with that friend or neighbor you love. But how exposed are you allowing yourself to be to ideas and interests that you may not even know exist. You are eager to learn something new about yourself, but try breaking up that consistent schedule. How about going on a field trip? Go to a different part of town than usual. Make plans with a friend you never see. You’re so excited for new stimuli so go and find it where you wouldn’t normally allow yourself to look.

LIBRA

Take the ‘stale’ out of what you’re doing right now.

This new moon wants you to really consider a shift in your work. It may not be a new career altogether, though maybe it is. It actually could just be that it’s time to figure out how to take the ‘stale’ out of what you’re doing right now. You have been working through so much internal growth these last few months that it’s really time to take stock and make sure that your external is truly a reflection of the current you. Perhaps you already feel like you’ve taken some steps toward building a career that feels more aligned with your current passions. But it could be worth investigating where your perception may have cracks. It may be that you’re allowing yourself to ignore some key aspects of your work life that are ultimately keeping your progress at bay. Do whatever it takes to honor the new foundation you have built for yourself. You may have to let go of some structures you worked so hard at building in the first place, but with some honest perspective, you’ll realize just how past their expiration date you’ve gone.

SCORPIO

Expand beyond your usual approach to people.

You have worked hard at cultivating a better approach to relationships – both old and new. There is certainly a greater sense of who is in your life and how large a role you should allow them to play. So now that you have a bit more confidence and trust around the current people in your life, it’s time to explore meeting some new ones. To do that, you may need to find some new ways to actually meet people. Gone are the days where you went bar-hopping with the guys or took that class in hope of meeting Mr. Right. Take some lessons but in how to talk to strangers. And learn from your more trusted friends who seem to excel at it.  You are certainly a more confident breed than most, but sometimes that comes across as cold or intimidating. So try and expand beyond your usual approach to people. You’re coming upon a time of greater personal growth and dimension, and some of these new acquaintances you do the work to bring into your life will help usher in this upcoming, exciting transformation.

SAGITTARIUS

No one said this would be easy or painless.

This new moon wants you to start thinking about a real, honest, down to the bone personal transformation. Perhaps you feel like you’ve been doing some deep internal work, but this has really only been the prep mode. And it’s also been a necessary part of the greater healing that is going on for you and your life. But it’s time to get to business. In order to truly heal, you need to shift some of the ways you have been thinking about yourself and your life. How to do that? Well, the best way would be to get back to some of the ways of thinking you may have abandoned. Are you living up to your truest personal ideals? If you have some old journals or lists of things you want to accomplish, now would be the time to dig them up. Get back in touch with what you have always wanted for your life and then take stock to see if the life you’re living now is really the path to that. Otherwise, you need to cut cords to some of the things that are holding you back. No one said this would be easy or painless. But if you want to finally get on track for the life you’ve always dreamed of, it’s now or never.

CAPRICORN

The key is in your relationships.

Cap, you are feeling the strain of your opposing sign’s new moon. It’s certainly asking a lot of you. More than anything, it wants you to be more creative about how you live your life these days. Thankfully, there is a hidden door leading toward an answer for you. The key is in your relationships. Take a look at the people who currently matter the most to you right now. The fact that you have such a strong emotional connection to them means their opinion also matters to you, so it’s time to see yourself the way that they see you. This shifted perception will actually be a way to recognize how to best move forward in a positive direction for your life.  So listen to what these people have to say to you. Their advice should be cherished with the passion of a family heirloom. And pay attention to the way they make you feel. It’s the same feeling you should have when you look in the mirror each morning. Remember that you don’t have to go it alone, Cap.  So don’t. You need people and sometimes that’s okay.

AQUARIUS

Be the master of your present moment.

This time should be all about creating a new healthy routine for yourself. You may already be a massive health nut who does yoga fifteen times a week, but, let’s face it. That’s probably not the case. Sure, in your mind, you are the healthiest person around and the healthiest that you’ve ever been. But just because you haven’t eaten that guilty pleasure today doesn’t mean it’s not going to appear by your bedside tomorrow. So what is the key to breaking that mold and shifting things in a more permanent way? Well, get more deeply in touch with the fact that you are craving stability for yourself and not Doritos. Life just feels wobbly and uncertain. So be the master of your present moment. Keep a keen eye on what is essential to your well-being. If you need help, remember the time when you were the most happy.  What was your routine like then? Find ways to bring some of that back and guarantee that true health will find its way back into your daily, now more stable life.

PISCES

Inspiration is desperate to find you.

It’s time for you to create! Through all of your crazy antics, you are gaining a ton of insight into the type of life you want. So this new moon wants you to slow down and work at manifesting it.  In fact, it’s time that you cocooned a bit. Find a space that can be your sacred space.  It’s almost like this time in your life necessitates a fort. Remember when you could build those out of blankets, chairs, and pillows? Well you need the adult version of that to fully get your creativity, cozy, and personal process on. Elaborate on what you want right now in childlike ways. Paint. Put out the coloring book and color. Write some songs. Bad poems. Anything that gets you in touch with that frustrated teen that was desperate to go beyond the walls of your bedroom. Inspiration is desperate to find you. But you have to welcome it back with some form of intimate ceremony. Or else it just won’t feel as real as you need life to be right now.

I ask you to embrace the unknown.

So, today found me a bit obsessed with a song by the legendary and incomparable Rupaul. It’s called The Beginning, and it’s all about starting over.

And it’s something that we all have to do time and again. Whether 24, 36, 47, or 61, we can find ourselves in a place where we feel like what we’ve been doing is wrong.  But that’s not the truth. In fact, I believe that if we’re questioning a belief or aspect about our lives, it means that we’re still growing. Otherwise, what are we doing here but being complacent? So, dear reader, I ask you to embrace the unknown. Pick that fear up like a lost child and give it a deep, long hug.  Because it is only through that love, that we can find our new tomorrow. As Ru also says , “This is the beginning of the rest of your life.” Now you know she is singing that shit to herself. And she ain’t exactly 16 anymore.

Happy New Moon in Cancer!

If we look back on the life we have lived thus far, we are able to see what chameleons we each can be.

If we look back on the life we have lived thus far, we are able to see what chameleons we each can be. In my 34-ish years, I have already lived so many lives and have been an array of different people. Some versions of myself have been angrier than others. Some have been less responsible. Others have been more frugal, more creative, drunker, and poorer. But at the core, they have all been me. Over the years, I have been able to let go of aspects of myself that were not working or have forced myself to change them when the going got tough. I mean, we’ve all done it.

Take a minute to look back at your life ten years ago. For me, I was living in San Francisco, working as a full time astrologer and tarot reader. My schedule from day to day was never the same. I had seven roommates: three humans and four cats. And I was probably out dancing instead of at home typing. I also was incredibly insecure, secretly fearful, and believed I was meant to rule the world. Who were you? Which aspects of you were working and which weren’t? Did you like the you that existed then? Have you changed much? I look back and have you ask all of these questions in honor of this week’s full moon in Sagittarius.

We need to look more closely at how we have let our realities dictate what we tell ourselves to be factual.

See, Sagittarius is the truth seeker. It wants us to look deeply at the world around us to uncover hidden truths about ourselves. When combined with a full moon, it asks us to take a grand look at the life we have accepted for ourselves as fact. But, what we have accepted may not entirely be the truth about the life we’re meant to live. We need to look more closely at how we have let our realities dictate what we tell ourselves to be factual.  Yes, things like our jobs, homes, and financial situations seem like very tangible definitions of what our lives are. However, like we have shifted our weight, career, relationships, and hair styles in the past, we too can shift our mentality.

This full moon wants us to see and question that truth we have grown accustomed to. It actually may be so deep, that we just think it’s our face in the mirror. But, if you stare more closely at that reflection, you will see that what you’ve grown used to is perhaps just another mask of illusion to hide the fear, anxiety, and inner chaos you just grew tired of having to deal with. This week, take the opportunity to rip that cover off. Take the mirror off the wall and shatter it into a million pieces. Maybe it’s time to return a part of yourself that went missing ten years ago. Or it could be the time to meet a new you that has only existed in your dreams and journals. Let’s look more intently at where this full moon could be affecting you and how you can accept this gift of transformation and growth.

And here we go:

ARIES
No more looking to the outside world to dictate your sense of approval and confidence.

This month has been all about creating new ideas of yourself. You have been coming down from that overwhelming Jupiter cycle that gave you tons of insight, growth, excitement, and even some disappointment. And these last few weeks have allowed you to step back and see what you have learned about yourself and where internally you need to focus in order to grow into the next, better version of yourself. This full moon wants to offer even more insight. No more looking to the outside world to dictate your sense of approval and confidence.  It’s an easy Aries thing to do. “Tell me I’m doing good and therefore I am.” But, you need to gain that sense of assurance from within. Perhaps you were taught at an early age to gain esteem from a parent or overbearing teacher. Well guarantee that he or she probably bears little weight in the the life you live now.  However, you may have since transposed that authority onto a boss, partner, or friend.  It’s time to let that go. Start to see yourself as the only badge of affirmation you need.  No one else holds the power when it comes to the state of ‘you’.

TAURUS
This week do something that truly proves to yourself that you mean business.

You should already be aware of the great shifts you’re currently going through, but this full moon in Sag wants to challenge you to think in an even grander way than you have been about the life you’re looking to create. See, you have this mentality that spins your mind into webs about the new you that’s destined to be. This next incarnation has different clothes, a killer body, a sexy mate, and a fantastic home that is all thanks to the great job you now work and love. But, again this all exists in your head right now. There’s definitely heart in it too, but it’s currently just a lot of thought with only some mild action behind it. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, this is the time of the Taurus, so have no fear when it comes to making changes in your life. Perhaps it may be time to start living the new you beyond the confines of your brain. Sure, you’re taking steps and putting ideas out into the world. But, this week do something that truly proves to yourself that you mean business. In fact, pick one area in your life to focus on and make a bold step that shows the world exactly who they’re dealing with now.

GEMINI
Your life just doesn’t have room for frivolity anymore.

You have learned to approach relationships from a certain angle. Not just in love, but with family and friends too. Well, it’s time once again for a grand overhaul. Your life just doesn’t have room for frivolity anymore. Gone is the time when you could be carefree and just flutter in and out of people’s lives. You want some grounded folks around you who say what they mean and mean what they say. That’s because you are feeling more ready to commit to yourself on an emotional level, so you can’t be wasting your time with half-assed people who want to give you solely what they can on their time. Now, what can you do to speed this relationship rebirth along? I suggest you get a bit sacrificial. Look at the relationships in your life. There must be one or two that hop to mind when I use the words flaky, noncommittal, or just downright depressing. You got someone in mind? Now de-friend them from your heart. No drama. Just stop texting, calling, and e-mailing that person. Show that you are dedicated to your personal betterment. This clearing will only make room for the new and the better.

CANCER
It’s good to be scheduled and responsible, but have you gone a bit overboard?

Your life has been incredibly work focused for a while now, but it’s finally been clearing up a bit which has allowed you some room for play. And that shift toward the lighter side has needed to be your focus lately and should continue to be so, even when work picks up again. To help inspire that lean towards levity, I would suggest you take this full moon time to really look at where mundaneness has seeped into your life. You may have picked up some bad habits from that heavy work time that has somehow painted your day to day life into a corner. It’s good to be scheduled and responsible, but have you gone a bit overboard? You may have gone so far, that you’ve created a version of yourself that is slightly rigid and lacks spontaneity. It’s dangerous to get so enveloped in an incarnation of yourself when another may be trying to burst through. How about taking a night this week to really turn your current perception of yourself upside down? Do something you normally wouldn’t do or haven’t done in ages. It could be extremely inspiring and eye-opening to shoot out of a cannon just for one night.

LEO
Have you grown strict about the path you’re meant to take?

Leo, it’s time to let go of that old creative genius you’ve been coddling. He or she has since withered up and died anyway. Yes, you may be in a creative field that you love, but there is still a vision inside of what you were supposed to be. That’s the creative genius I’m talking about. I’m not saying give up on your dreams. What I am saying is give up on how you think your dreams are meant to manifest. Have you grown strict about the path you’re meant to take? That if you do this or work with this person, that you’ll attain this or get to this level? Bull. Get rid of what you thought you knew about gaining the success you want. Accept change. First off, make sure you know what it is you want to do to express your personal creative spirit. Is it writing? Acting? Design? A family? Next, commit to it, but for yourself. Not for your spouse or your mother or your writing or scene partner. Commit to it for your own sanity, because it’s all you know or feel will make you whole. Then, let go of how it’s supposed to come into existence. I imagine when you stop trying so hard, the true path will reveal itself.

VIRGO
Take a firm look at how you’ve allowed your home life to define you.

You have been doing some magnificent transformation work as of late. It’s all been a very powerful internal process, and thankfully you have had a great foundation to rest on. In fact, I bet that’s it’s shifted your perception and appreciation for your family and home. If it hasn’t yet, take this full moon time to really take a firm look at how you’ve allowed your home life to define you. Perhaps you’ve become the husband, wife, mom, dad, partner, roommate, or child to someone else. And that’s it. Everything has been about that other person or persons that share your most private space. Even if you live alone, you can easily become defined by your own seclusion. Well, summer is here and it’s time to get out into the world. Don’t create a small personal definition for yourself.  You’re an explosive being with a lot to offer beyond your four walls at home. So let go of that apron, dish rag, or remote control. Maybe you need to invite some friends over to shake up the energy of your place. Redefine it for yourself, and those who you share the space with will follow suit.

LIBRA
You still may be using some outmoded ways of thinking.

You have been working so hard and you have positive life changes to show for it. However, there are still old remnants of who you used to be toggling around inside of that brain of yours. And you are not the same man or woman that ushered in this new year back in January. You can look in the mirror, your calendar, your wallet, or at your waistline to see how things have shifted for you, and mostly for the positive, but you still may be using some outmoded ways of thinking. It’s time to take stock of all the mental dialogue and phrases you may be continuing with yourself that are no longer of use.  Your metamorphosis could actually be stalled because you’re unaware that you’re still communicating with yourself the same way you did a year ago. It’s not that you’re getting entirely rid of who you’ve been completely. Now is simply a chance to give over to the new beginning you’ve been working so hard for. I suggest using a journal or some quiet meditation time for a meet and greet between the old and the new you. This will show you what still works and what really needs to go for good.

SCORPIO
Rid yourself of those responsibilities to be great for others.

You have placed some heavy value on a part of your life that actually bears no weight on the person you are currently trying to become. Perhaps you think that in order to get the job you want, you have to take this class or know this person. Wrong. You may think that in order to get the man or woman you want, you have to train this way or wear these clothes. Don’t. You’re already a master at transformation, so it’s easy for you to put on a costume and play a part. But strip it down. If no one else was watching or had any say in what would truly make you happy, how would you spend your days? What would you look like? Think like? Read? You have incredibly strong convictions but when weak (and yes, it happens), you easily swing into a mode of pleasing others to feel emotionally at peace. Well, use this full moon to rid yourself of those responsibilities to be great for others. You’re already amazing to the ones who truly matter, and those others you may be trying to woo, they may just like you even more when they glimpse the pure you. Or they won’t, and that’s okay too.

SAGITTARIUS
You don’t have to see yourself the way you did yesterday.

As mentioned, you are the truth seeker, so with this moon you have no choice but to dig into your own personal depths and ask yourself some very personal questions. But don’t fret it. This is an amazing opportunity to shed some skin. You don’t have to see yourself the way you did yesterday. What if you woke up and looked in the mirror with the mentality of, “Well hello there, who are you?” How fun! In fact, try that as an experiment. Take a day to get to know yourself. You don’t have to erase the old life. You can still have the same friends and interests. But what if you could be a hundred percent in control? Who would you call? What would you do? Where would you go? It may be tempting to lie on the couch, because you’re just so tired from everything…but then that’s just a response to the life you have been living. Let it go. You have a glorious moment here – to redefine and rediscover yourself, without the baggage of yesterday. So get excited to uncover truths about life’s greatest wonder: yourself. Start by seeing yourself and your life as just that. A pure wonder to behold and nourish.

CAPRICORN
Let go of the structured self you have grown so used to.

You are in such a fascinating place right now, and I hope you’re taking advantage of it.  For you, life lately has been about creativity and how you can infuse more of it into your life. But this shift is truly in response to how challenged you have felt by your world. You are so used to being in control, and life just hasn’t been offering you that luxury. There has been questions around career and more greatly about the legacy you want to create for yourself. You are usually so focused on the finished line, but this current space has you uncertain about the path you’re on. Well, please know that you are on a sacred pilgrimage to the necessary place for your life right now, and it’s necessary for you to feel on uncertain ground. You shouldn’t always be the one in control. Otherwise, how are you supposed to grow? So welcome in whatever fears and demons may be surfacing and allow yourself to let go of the structured self you have grown so used to. This shift will allow a lighter, happier you to push forth, and the parts of your life you’re currently stressed about will soon find their own metamorphosis.

AQUARIUS
Leave your own glory at the door.

Sagittarius is a friend to you. Your signs share like-minded goals: you both want the world to be exposed to the truth. However, Sag likes to investigate out in the world for truths to share, while you like to share the truths you’ve uncovered for yourself with the rest of the world. And your insights can be incredibly inspired and insightful.  But they can also borrow at times from your opposing friend, the Leo, and get a little caught up in their own grandeur and enthusiasm. As in, “Man, this idea is so great, it has to be right and worthy of the world’s attention.” When, well, it’s not. So it may be time to reexamine your relationship with the world. What role do you want to play in it? And how do you want to get your message heard? You are an Aquarius, so by default, you have beautiful thoughts and ideas to share. However, you may need to let go of any ego that’s grown attached to them like barnacles. Remember why you truly aim to offer your sageness with others: to make them and the world around them better. For now, leave your own glory at the door and more profound wisdom will flow.

PISCES
Let go of that side of you that offers up the pushover card.

You have a tendency to be seen as a flutter-bug, but there is also a ferocious nature to you that when enacted, can be unstoppable. However, it’s not your go-to mode and it’s easier for others to recognize it in you, so you don’t always know when to use it. It’s probably why you have luck around your career. People see that you can be decisive without being threatening and that sort of congeniality makes you great to have around. But you can also then be easily pushed into doing things you don’t want to. Like take on that extra project or go to that meeting for your colleague. This full moon is an opportunity to let go of that side of you that offers up the pushover card. You don’t deserve to be taken advantage of and you have a lot more to offer than you admit. Now, if you don’t want to offer more in your current job, than it may be time to let go of it altogether. But if you do enjoy it, then let that aggressive side out. Let those around you see that you can take a stand. Don’t let your career just get handed to you. Make sure it’s something you want and you’re playing an active role in it.

I loved me some SEX AND THE CITY and at least once per episode, that crazy Aquarius Carrie Bradshaw had some major truth to share. Sure, some may have found the show to be unbelievable or overindulgent, but I imagine that most of you, like me, always found yourself huffing out an “Amen girl” at some point while watching it. As I was starting to organize my thoughts for this week’s full moon post, I was reminded of one of my favorite moments and quotes from the show. It came at the beginning of season 5, when Carrie, still freshly single, went out to a Navy party during Fleet Week. She had been invited by a very cute sailor and got Miranda and Samantha to join her. While those two were off frolicking with some random men, Carrie couldn’t find her supposed-to-be date, and his absence was leaving room for some emotional realness. Maybe she didn’t need to be that girl looking for a one night stand story to tell her girlfriends the next day at brunch. Now of course, upon rushing out, she ran into the hot sailor and they shared a steamy dance. But outside, they chatted and his less than glowing review of New York City caused Carrie to leave. In that moment, she realized that she didn’t need a man to have a relationship. She had the city, and for now, that was good enough. In that moment, she allowed her mentality to shift  – an old version of herself to die. We had grown used to the love-sick Carrie who could only be defined by the man in her life. But as she ran off in search of a cab, she pondered some Sagittarius full moon truth:

“Maybe the past is like an anchor holding us back. Maybe you have to let go of who you were…to become who you will be.”

Amen, girl.

Happy Full Moon in Sagittarius!

Without that shift in consciousness where you tell yourself that something is possible, there’s no way for that ‘something’ to enter your life.

I have been a dreamer all my life, but I don’t think I ever truly believed in my dreams. Yet, these past few months have pushed me to reshape the way I think about my life and thus manifest it. Recently, I took my first trip to Europe, and with this trip, I gave myself permission to finally believe that I could do something as big as travel across the Atlantic.  And for someone who came from means that were lesser than others, that’s huge. Now I know that it really just comes down to changing your mind in order to achieve something. Without that shift in consciousness where you tell yourself that something is possible, there’s no way for that ‘something’ to enter your life. What a perfect piece of information to ponder as we approach the Gemini new moon!

Gemini is all about the mind. However, it’s not really about how we communicate with others. It’s more about how we communicate with ourselves. What are we telling ourselves we are or aren’t capable of? And do we accept every single piece of ourselves? Gemini lives in duality, which is something we all contend with inside. Some days, we want to be the saint, when on others we want to be the bitch. And until we accept that we have both a light and dark side, we will find ourselves in a constant struggle of inner judgment and frustration.

Are we giving ourselves more grief than love?

So, how can we best approach this new moon that is also being amplified by the solar eclipse? Well, we can look more deeply at our deep, internal relationship with the self. Are we giving ourselves more grief than love?

Let’s take a closer look at each sign. Remember to try and read your rising and sun sign, if you know both.

ARIES
These last few months have been plentiful. You’ve received gifts and lessons. Been through trials and sagas. Waged war on old versions of yourself. And if you have paid close attention to the cycles of your life and have focused more deeply on what you truly value, you have probably found yourself victorious on some level. However, you haven’t cleared the final test yet, so you’re not entirely certain if you’ve emerged a hero/heroine or not. See, there is one more beast to slay.  nd that is integration. It seems easy to take everything you have learned and lay it all out for examination. However, truly taking every honest piece of yourself and integrating it into one cohesive way of being is a challenge. So, during this new moon time, strike an internal deal to be every bit yourself times a thousand. Approach your days with the keen sense of an alchemist, ready to blend every personality angle of yours into one. Don’t censor yourself and save certain parts of you for various times of the day. Now is the time to start living with the clearest sense of authenticity. If you can push your mind to see you in such an expansive light, think of how the world will view your bravery and style.

TAURUS
So, that time you’ve been waiting for Taurus, where everything starts to crystalize and you feel a sense of renewal? Well, it’s here. Okay, it’s starting to be at least. Picture yourself like an egg, dear Taurus, and imagine that a few cracks have started to materialize in the shell. You’re definitely moving around in there, and this week is going to offer a moment that acts as the first major hole in the cocoon you’ve been living in. No more gestation period. This new moon is going to push you to put yourself out in the world in a very tangible way. No more mulling it all over in the comfort of your head. You’ve been immersed in internal work for long enough, beating out the aspects of life that matter most to you. It may be career, home, love, or spirituality that’s been rising to the surface as of late. You may even feel like it’s all of it. But guarantee that this week, a part of your life is going to shift to the forefront and become the major topic of every conversation. So listen closely and go towards it. If you want to completely emerge out of your hibernation in a big way, follow the yellow brick road being laid out in front of you. The Emerald City awaits.  Just a little more shell to go!

GEMINI
Well, well, all this talk of “when’s it my turn” might have actually worked for you as a prayer. However, it’s not entirely your time yet to fully step into the spotlight. But, you are being handed some important glimpses and reminders this week of what a truly talented and unique individual you are. And, with the eclipse happening on your new moon, this only means that your actions this week are laying the groundwork for some major transformation when your sign gets a bit more attention later this summer. So, what should you be doing exactly to make use of this attention and energy? Well, let’s play a little pretend, shall we? You Gemini’s are all actors at heart, so this should appeal to you on some level. Let’s pretend that you are the person you dream of being. Maybe it’s a Hollywood director. Perhaps it’s a veterinarian. It could even be that you just dream of having a stable relationship with someone who doesn’t have paperwork filed at a clinic or rehab somewhere. Now, how would you wake up in the morning? What would you have for lunch?  Where would you hang out each night? Take these answers and live them, even just for a day this week. This will allow you to taste the reality you plan to have and show your life that it’s achievable and easy.  In fact, you’re already living it. So catch up, life!  You’re waiting!

CANCER
Cancer, you have been the busiest bee in the bunch for the last few months, so now it’s time to take a tiny siesta. Remember what home looks like? Probably not. Well, now would be good time to go back to your good old fashioned homebody ways. Relax in the joy you get from cooking or planting a garden. Have you been trying to focus on finishing up some project around the house, but work just hasn’t let you? Well, this new moon wants you to step back from the world around you and dive into what truly pleases your soul. See, you actually have a little soul-searching to do, and you operate best when you have a project. Otherwise, you’re in your pajamas for eight days and not relaxing, but moping. So, hunker into something that allows you to be close to home but also offers an opportunity to get soulful with yourself. It’s not necessarily about the action itself, but more so about the calming meditative state it puts you into. What changes may you want to start to make in your life? Are you feeling a pull towards certain people or an organization/different line of work?  Ask yourself these questions, but from that quiet place that only some alone time with a peaceful hobby can offer you. You’ll be intrigued by the answers.

LEO
You have been out in the world and that is just the way that you like it. You’ve been busy trying to advance your career, getting your love life on, or making sure that your family is at the top of the heap. However, you’ve probably dug a little too deeply into the “me first” place that can be so easy for your lot. That’s not to say that everything you’ve been focusing on hasn’t been good. I just want you to get some balance in your life. The next few months is going to be a good opportunity for you to make even greater strides in the important areas of your life, and I don’t want it to all go to your head. Otherwise, you may lose sight of a very important life transformation that is coming up that will allow you to shift into a greater space of sophistication and awareness. So step out of your comfort zone in a way that will allow you to put some others first. It could easily come down to finding a volunteer situation for yourself. You may even just offer to help a friend move or listen to someone else’s problems without once bringing up your own. Just find a way this week to put yourself in service to someone else. Don’t worry, you won’t lose sight of the things you care about.  In fact, you may just be surprised by the shocking outcome from giving yourself away for free.

VIRGO
You are all about taking a look at your career these days. Not entirely because you feel you may need a change or you feel underpaid/overworked. More so, it may be coming from a deeper place of wondering what your soul’s purpose is. And when you Virgo’s get caught up in your own self-healing, look out. It’s also a good time to be asking yourself these bigger questions about your life’s work. You’re being supported by all of the fine light shining down on your fellow earth sign, Taurus. So take advantage of this great energy and get a little adventurous. I know, it’s not easy for you all to relinquish control. But go ahead and experiment with what you think you may want to do with your career. It may be time to research other options. Or you may be happy in your chosen profession but feel like it’s time to step it up in some way. Perhaps there is a class or book you’ve considered looking into that could alter the way you see what you do. This new moon wants you to dig in and explore, Virgo. Use those analytical skills for good and get creative with how you approach showing your life’s true passion to the world, and getting paid for it!

LIBRA
Oh, wow, so much transformation is going on for you, Libra! There’s a sense now that the path you embarked on recently is overpowering the life you had gotten used to, and you’re beginning to come to terms with the fact that there is no turning back. So while you’re slowly starting to figure out how to integrate the old with the new, the interim finds you creating a lovely version of yourself that the world will soon meet in a big way. Until then, you still have some more learning to do. This new moon wants you to make your life more of a classroom. You Libra’s always approach every situation with that airy sense of wonder. But what if you focused it in on the lessons you’re specifically most interested in and turned every situation into a moment of insight on that one question you’re continually asking yourself? For instance, if you’re dialed in right now on why the sky is blue, then make every encounter you have a reflection of that question. Your life’s current, burning inquiry can be a guiding light in all of your interactions, and you will not only find the answer you seek but you’ll become a master who can then truly teach others the specific truths you have been carving out for yourself over the last few months.

SCORPIO
This new moon has you pondering the state of your relationships, primarily of the romantic nature, but I kid you not that there’s one more obstacle to combat before you finally get to that cute place of lovey-dovey. See, you’re still not entirely happy with yourself. You think there’s the job or the home or the car or the something that’s going to make it all better and finally put you on the path to personal and romantic enlightenment. However, I am sorry to report that is not the case. Now, that’s not to say that any of these things can hurt or hinder you. In fact, they all are probably going to somehow take you a step closer to meeting the one or finally connecting to the one you have in a way that offers you greater fulfillment. The thing is, none of them are the answer. So what is?  Well, that is something you need to ask yourself. So, light some candles. Put on some Adele. Pull out a journal and really get deep with that question. You are a master when it comes to self-analysis, so don’t be afraid to face the one thing that’s been holding you back from ascending your relationship life to the next level. In fact, I guarantee that if you allow this breakthrough in, you will find yourself opening up a whole new chapter of happiness.

SAGITTARIUS
This new moon is offering you an opportunity to get in better touch with the people around you.  Even more so, it’s a chance to ask yourself, “what do the relationships in my life really give me?” Are you fulfilled by them? Are the closest ones a good reflection of the type of person you want to be? You may want to examine them all and make some serious decisions about how you spend your time. Are you wasting some of it on people who may not be allowing you to be your best self? Gemini challenges you to really look at every different side of yourself and see where you’re lacking support. Do you need to make some changes in your relationships to feel greater comfort from the people you love? I ask all these questions not out of wanting to craft an interrogation, but more so because someone needs to be asking, and I don’t think you probably are. Turn that truth-seeking sword you use so well on others onto yourself. And then take some time to carve out more time for the people who make you feel like you’re advancing in life instead of standing still.

CAPRICORN
Are you truly happy with the daily routine that you’ve created for yourself? This new moon may have you feeling a bit schizophrenic around the day-to-day life you are currently living in, and you may be questioning how to make some of the changes that will have your face making more smiles than scowls. The key to discovering some answers for yourself is in creativity. You crave it. But is your life allowing it right now? If so, then how can you own it more and feel more in control of it? If not, then what shifts do you need to make in your life to bring more in? You may have to put your life through some greater transformation than anticipated, specifically in your career path, to truly achieve the happiness you deserve to have.  But that shouldn’t be looked at as a daunting task. In fact, now is a great opportunity to introduce some new career options into your personal landscape. You may not find yourself changing jobs, but some exploration in this area will actually work at helping you clarify what you need to be happy and you may even be able to integrate those findings into your current work. So, go ahead and shake things up.  In fact, I beg you to. And be excited for the truths you will find. They will only make the rest of this year better.

AQUARIUS
This new moon phase has you focused on creation. Some of you are in the middle of gestation while others are desperately searching for inspiration. Essentially, you all have this rabid need to make something personal that will offer the world a vivid imprint of what you’ve recently been learning about yourself and seeing of the world. The real reason for all of this energy is that you’re truly craving a sense of foundation and security, and you Aquarians feel most at home when you’re at one with the greater world around you. So, take advantage of this available creative energy but try so from a different standpoint. Embrace your polar opposite Leo side. Remember that you are a one-of-a-kind who has something important and powerful to say that could change the face of mankind.  Sure, it may not be completely formulated and you might be slightly drunk, but you still believe that you know something about humanity that no one else does. And the truth is that no one can articulate it the way that you can.  Now pull out that notepad or laptop. Grab some paints. Let yourself fall into a creative trance and show off the artistic genius that flourishes in you like no one else. It may seem forced at first, but trust that you will fall right back into that space of genuine flow in no time.

PISCES
Your crew easily just goes with the flow, to the point sometimes where you leave the house and wake up a Tuesday later wondering where you are and how you got there.  It’s not entirely because you’re wishy-washy or lose sight of your reality. It usually stems from your passion, which sometimes allows you to get so overwhelmed that you lose sight of your goals or necessities. Well, this new moon wants you to step back and bring it all back home for a bit. In fact, you may even be in the midst of dealing with some home issues, so that’s a good place to start. It’s a reflection of your need to dial it back down and get yourself back to you and your foundation. What do you need in life right now to feel stable and on solid ground? Is it in your job world? Your relationships? It’s time to deal with some real world issues, Pisces. Your favorite! Okay, not really. But if you allow yourself to ‘come home’ a bit about some of the things that truly matter to you, it will free you up to get fun and creative later in the year. And let’s be real, you’re not happy unless you’re feeling free. So why create unnecessary barricades for yourself?

I’m wishing you all an unbelievable new moon week!  If anything, take some time to just focus in on where you want to manifest some change in your life and come up with one thing you can do to make that happen. Just try it and see how by taking one small step, you can create big change in your life.  Remember, you are responsible for this life and therefore your own happiness.

And you’re not going to get another June of 2011.

So make it count.

Happy new moon in Gemini!

Okay. New Moon in Aries. What about it?

One of my favorite Aries women, Maya Angelou, once said, “When you know better, you do better.” Her simple but wise words exemplify my outlook on astrology. Many look to it as a way to divine their future while others just question its validity. Personally, I see it as a tool for personal growth. We can all employ our natal charts to help us better understand what makes our inner clock tick, thus furthering our own personal evolution. Astrology doesn’t need to be seen as some mystical, hard to understand science. Ultimately, it should be looked at as a way to know ourselves better, so that in turn, we can “do better”.
My fellow Aries, there’s so much planetary support for us right now that we have no choice but to take life by the (ram’s) horns. Yes, Mercury is retrograding in our sign, but instead of focusing on how this could be screwing with our internet connections or slightly tying up our tongues, we should re-consider what it is we care the most deeply about. When you step back and take a macro look at your life, what three words could be used to define you? They could be basic adjectives (silly, fearless, depressed), they could be your work (writer, dancer, mom), or they could be your dreams yet fulfilled (wife, millionaire, happy). Take this time to really consider what makes you you, Aries. Then spend this next month taking steps to bring them further into fruition. Mercury will force patience on you, but if you can look at that as a blessing and use that time for refinement, you’ll head into this new season more aware of who you want to be this year.
Taurus, or those with strong Taurus placements in your chart, you have been pulled…okay maybe forced into a more introspective space lately. I mean, doesn’t it feel like you have been just living in this space for the last few months? Well you were just being prepping for what could now be your personal, spiritual revolution. Sure, you’ve been deeply in touch with your innermost feelings. But this retrograde/new moon period is an opportunity for you to more clearly define your personal path of spirituality. Who or what is your greater power and how do you relate to it? What is your daily ritual? Is there a place or group of friends who can help support your faith? You may have answers for these questions, but are they as well illustrated in your mind as they could be? And remember, one doesn’t need a religion to be spiritual. One just needs to cultivate a relationship with the greater unknown and a willingness to communicate with it.
Gemini, or those with strong Gemini placements in your chart, you have been feeling pushed to create lately, and Saturn has you really digging in and refining what that actually means for you. What is your greatest form of expression and how can you best share your talents with the world? Now remember, creation comes in many forms – from artwork to your own family. But whatever your greatest type of expression is, it’s time to focus on how you can show others your gifts. It’s one thing to be doing the work but another to actually get it seen. Take it to the world at large. If writing is your thing, show your work to those beyond your Facebook wall. Is music your thing? Try and book a live show. Or if you already play live, go and play where people aren’t familiar with your work yet. And if raising children is your greatest talent, then maybe it’s time to volunteer with kids, to share your maternal or paternal gift with others.
Cancer, or those with strong Cancer placements in your chart, this new moon/retrograde time is about you truly becoming at home with your career path. Let’s face it, you Cancers love to be at home so the ultimate would be something you could do from the confines of your own living quarters. If that’s impossible, you still need to feel completely at ease in your surroundings. So what can you do to make your work and home life feel more interwoven? Do you have a great space at home that allows you to feel focused? If work and home never mix for you, how can you bring some personal comforts into the work environment? This time is all about bringing yourself out further into the world, so the more at home you feel at every moment of your day, the more expressive you can be. It could be as simple as redecorating your area at work. Life is too wonderful to spend large amounts of it feeling separated from who you really are.
Leo’s, or those with strong Leo placements in your chart, you should be spending this time getting incredibly well-acquainted with your passions. I have said it before, Leo. This isn’t about focusing on what you think others want you to do or even what just brings in the money and keeps a fabulous new pair of shoes on your feet each month. Now is about getting deeply in touch with what activites makes you tick. Sure, you may be happy in your current state, but what would make you happier? It’s okay to ask ourselves where we have been short-changing ourselves. It might be at work. It could be in our personal lives. You may say you never want to settle down when secretly all you want is to be married with some kids somewhere. It’s okay! Dare to be the man or woman you always dreamed of being. It’s a simple shift of focus. What do you want more of in life? Then look at your answer as a higher calling sent by the Gods.
Virgo’s, or those with strong Virgo placements in your chart, I am extremely proud of you. You have been working so hard on yourselves, and the work should be starting to show. If you’re not feeling the positive shift, then it’s time to embrace the intense transformational energy that’s swarming all around you right now. Your life wants you to make some major changes about how you approach it. (Those of you already in the cocoon know what I am talking about.) Okay, so here is some practical advice that may help you move things forward. Take special note at this time of what it is you value most in life. It could be your family, your work, or your health routine. Whatever it is, what is your relationship with it? How much energy and time do you devote to it? Now imagine that you had to shift that time and energy completely onto yourself. By being your own first priority, how would you make sure your needs were met at all times?
Libra’s, or those with strong Libra placements in your chart, it’s an exciting time for you right now. You are pursuing some things with your life that are forcing your own impression of yourself to shift dramatically. But don’t get so caught up in your personal growth that you forget to bring others into your metamorphosis. Libra, you thrive on integration. So, you may be learning a ton, but it’s time to balance those new ideas out. Make a date with some people whose opinions you truly cherish. Or even better, throw one of those dinner/cocktail parties that you’re famous for. Then, compile a guest list of your favorite minds and put them all together in one room. Introduce a topic and just watch the discussion fly. You’ll find yourself incredibly stimulated by all of the engaging thoughts flying across the room, and there will be further inspiration for the new life path you’re embarking on. You’re never one to do it alone, Libra, and there’s no need to.
Scorpio, or those with strong Scorpio placements in your chart, I could say this is a good time to get further in touch with your fitness routine and make your health a greater priority. And it could be. A friend may even introduce you to a class or new technique that could open the door to a deeper relationship with your body. However, there are some deeper things going on too that could explain why you’ve been somewhat escaping into things that may be slightly bad for you. I’m not just talking about booze. Or boys. Or constant thoughts of boys. Work qualifies too. So what does this all mean? Perhaps it’s time to add a more mystical quality to your day to day life. Something that could help you get away from the day to day dramas of your life. Try finding a moment each day to get all spiritual with yourself. It’s time to stop covering up the wisdom of silence with substances and people and busyness and try just being.
Sagittarius, or those with strong Sagittarius placements in your chart, I know I have been bugging you a bit about bringing more creativity into your life but it’s now time to get down to business. This retrograde/new moon phase is all about reflecting on how you may be selling yourself short. Simply put, you may feel a bit like a slave to the world around you. So how can you change that? If you had all the resources to take a month off and commit to your own creative project, what would it be? It might be something artistic. It could be something more personal, like a relationship or a baby. Whatever it is, you may need to act as if you have that life now and get to work It’s time to forge a real commitment to building on something that means a lot to the life you imagine for yourself. You’re a great thinker and have a plethora of brilliant ideas. So what if you took the time to really believe in yourself? Let’s just say I’d be sacred of you.
Capricorn, or those with strong Capricorn placements in your chart, this retrograde/new moon time is all about your foundation. Home is incredibly important to you, so you’re kind of a mess when you don’t have some sense of structure from which to leap from each day. Take a look around you. What does your home say about you? Is it cold and lacking in personality? Bright and airy? Does it reflect the person you are and, more importantly, the kind of person you want to be. If you’re single but looking, is your house open to having a partner? Just look at the bedroom. Is there balance in there? Are things on the wall inviting romance or solitude? If you live with others, is there enough of you in the house? Your home should give anyone who enters it a clear sense of who they’re dealing with. If you’re afraid to have people over or will but only into certain areas, then perhaps you’re doing that in other aspects of your life too.
Aquarius, or those with strong Aquarius placements in your chart, there’s so much to think about these days, it’s overwhelming. You’re always one to attempt a lot of accomplishment in a short amount of time, but lately it’s been so full steam ahead, that you’ve almost forgotten to put your feet on the ground. Thankfully, you’re used to being a bit in the clouds. And why stop when so much excitement is coming your way. Well, you could use a bit of mental downtime. You don’t have to cancel plans. Instead, use this retrograde/new moon time as a chance to take stock of all the newness that’s come into your world. What do you like most in your life right now? What things do you wish you had less of? Your energy is so magical right now, that with some specific focus, you can physically manifest more of what you want and banish the evils that no longer serve a purpose. You just have to believe you’re the alchemist.
Pisces, or those with strong Pisces placements in your chart, you have been dealing with some real world issues lately. Perhaps your focus has been pushed to work or money – all things that help you better operate in the world. However, you can’t escape your mystic, intuitive nature. You always know the answers to your personal problems Pisces, even when you don’t want to. So, you can stay in that relationship or job for a while longer, but we both know you know better. And unfortunately, your life is not going to allow you to slack anymore. In fact, life is going to take on a more narrative quality. You could start to feel like the hero or heroine in your own novel as life plays out with a fun, fantastical quality. So get what you can from some of the mundane business you’ve been caught up in, because soon you won’t have time to waste with anything of an average nature. It’s time to step up and take on the journey of your life with gusto.

Someone recently asked me how I got into astrology. As I recounted the long story, I felt as if I was recounting a myth I had been told years before. It wasn’t because I was embellishing it by making myself smarter, skinnier, or hotter in the story. It just feels like some other lifetime ago. I have grown into an almost entirely different person since that fateful day twelve years ago when a clairvoyant said to me, “you’re going to be an astrologer someday”, and I hadn’t even opened a book about the subject yet. Astrology has since taken me on an outrageous ride of self-improvement and spiritual enhancement. It’s almost as if I exchanged my eyes for a new set – this one allowing me to see beyond the mundane traffic and meetings of life into a world where I could ‘do’ as Maya said. Better. I have amazing friends, books, and experiences to thank for becoming the man I am today. However, astrology has been the always constant guide for this eye-opening life of self-examination and progress.

I’m real, Angel. Deal with it.

So what does all this have to do with the new moon in Aries? Well, I don’t hide the fact that I am an Aries. I can’t. Aries thrive on infusing a sense of self-identification into everything they do and feel, so it’s intrinsic to my nature to tout my sign. But accepting that one is a full-blown astrologer is not an easy task. Some think I’m an idiot for believing in something so unproven. But alas, they haven’t lived my life, so they haven’t seen the crucial role that it’s played in various moments. Believe me, I have tried to dispel the truth of astrology time and again, but it somehow always finds a way to say, “I’m real, Angel. Deal with it.” And over the last few months, it has been knocking hard on my door. Now I have directly answered its call but with a slight sense of timidity. However, this new moon (as well as a Mercury retrogarde) in my sign has me pushing to take it on with gusto. You see, Aries are built to live life with a courageous, ‘headfirst’ nature. So alas, here is my public, ‘new moon’ oath to commit to this calling. I’m grateful and honored to share my astrological knowledge with all of you.

Now, enough about me! What does all this current planetary business have to offer all of you, my dear readers?

Aries, what three words could be used to define you?

Taurus, one doesn’t need a religion to be spiritual.

Gemini, how can you best share your talents with the world?

Cancer, what can you do to make your work and home life feel more interwoven?

Leo, what would make you happier?

Virgo, what is it you value most in life?

Libra, you thrive on integration.

Scorpio, get all spiritual with yourself.

Sagittarius, what if you took the time to really believe in yourself?

Capricorn, what does your home say about you?

Aquarius, you’re the alchemist.

Pisces, your life is not going to allow you to slack anymore.

Another favorite Aries woman of mine, Lady GaGa sings, “Rejoice and love yourself today cuz baby you were born this way.”

Accept the life you’ve been given. Rejoice in it.

With so much going on in Aries right now, it’s no surprise to me that smeone from that sign is leading the charge of self-acceptance for so many right now. Regardless of what sector of your life this Aries new moon/retrograde phase is hitting right now, it’s important to infuse YOUR self into all aspects of your life. Respect your ideas and be a little more fearless than you normally would be. And most importantly, accept the life you’ve been given. Rejoice in it. Sure, there are parts of it that need work, but that’s why we’re here looking for insights into how to fix it. I say bravo to you for being a warrior in your life.

Just know that you’re already doing better.

Know it.

Happy New Moon in Aries!