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Monthly Astro-Forecasts September 2015

Monthly Astro-Forecasts September 2015

Sarah-Jane Grace
a message from Sarah-Jane Grace
To view more of Sarah-Jane’s insight, visit her website, Sarah-Jane Grace
Message for September 2015

It is an inherent human tendency to try to fill life up with stuff: things to do, places to go, people to see, accomplishments to achieve. There is a sense of discomfort when it comes to consciously stepping into the silent moments as it is within the silence where truth resides. Truth isn’t about ‘answers’, it’s about looking into the mirror of one’s soul and actually genuinely seeing the reflection that looks back without trying to push it away or squash it with yet more stuff. It’s a willingness to stand in the silence, bare and without the distraction of stuff in order to see our true essence.

‘The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear’ Rumi

It’s as though the silence is too a powerful force for some people to face. Yet silence is the true healer in life, it can be found in the spaces in life: between the in and the out breath and in every nook and cranny. Silence is everywhere. Yet, silence is not empty: quite the opposite. Silence is full of life, vibrancy and passion. It is the force of creation and the inspiration of life. In today’s over-stimulated world, distraction can be found everywhere. There is a kind of white noise created by technology and a more intense buzz created by the millions of people lost in their virtual worlds.

Silence isn’t a void, silence is an inner stillness that allows us to hear and to see the true riches all around us. Silence can take us deep within and reconnect us to our emotional and spiritual depths.Without knowing silence, how can we truly appreciate everything else? The silence gives us context, just like day and night, dark and light, joy and pain. Yet Seeing things in such a black-and-white way takes away the context, textures and flavours of life. The silence isn’t a separate force, it is inherent within everyone and everything. Just as the air carries oxygen to every one of our billions of cells, the silence brings life to life.

Human beings are inherently strange and wonderful creations; a complex and awe-inspiring bundle of cells, thoughts and energy, held together by skin and bone. Despite the magnificence of life, the universe and of all the magic that occurs around us in any one given moment, we so often lose sight of our humanity, empathy and compassion, focusing on everything that’s wrong in our lives or doing our best not to notice.

On one hand we create musical masterpieces and discover cures for disease, on the other we decimate the oceans with rubbish and consistently find new ways to hurt each other. A puzzling and bewildering species, seeming growing ever more disconnected and discordant. Perhaps pushing away that silence in todays world of distraction has created a barrier that we have yet to fully comprehend? Whilst there are many of us who actively choose to leap into the silence, it seems important that we allow the silence to grow in order to reach out into the hearts and souls of everyone. It’s time to consciously allow the silence more room to breathe, thrive and flourish…

With love,

Sarah-Jane

Aries

♈

The winds of change look set to gather momentum throughout September as life begins to open up in some unexpected and inspirational ways. There’s a sense that you have been on the brink of a new chapter of your life for quite some time but you have felt a little stuck between where you were and where you wanted to be. As a result, you have felt a growing sense of frustration as, despite your best efforts to push ahead, you have felt held back, as though you were tied to a piece of elastic, constantly coming back to the same place over and over again. Yet, when you look at the bigger picture of your life you will realise that your efforts haven’t been in vain as you have learned a great deal from your ‘period of elasticity’ (well, if you can think of a better phrase, then go for it), and you are now in a position to use some of that wisdom when it comes to riding those winds of change towards pastures new.

You are a free spirit at heart and although you take pride in working hard and trying to be the best ‘you’ you can be, there is a risk that such a strategy can keep you locked on being the person you feel you ought to be rather than the person you truly are. Similarly, this can also keep you focused on the frustration in connection to not being where you want to be in life. It’s important to instead start accepting where you are now and to realise that life is a journey: you will always be moving from where you were to where you want to be next…

Taurus

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Life frequently brings you to the threshold of change as it’s inevitable and inescapable. You often find yourself on the brink of something new and it can sometimes feel as though you are forever in a cycle of endings and beginning. As a result, you can feel overwhelmed at times as the frustration kicks in at the seeming intangibility of life and the world as you know it. Although you intuitively know that life is a cycle of change as you are forever changing, evolving and shifting, you want nothing more than to grab a piece of stable ground and set up home for a while in order to process and digest your life and your path. You want to rest in the moment and keep hold of it for long enough to breathe into it fully. Yet, as soon as you grab the moment, it passes and transforms into the next moment.

There is a chance you could drive yourself nuts trying to stand still in the flowing river of life, the effort and energy required to hold yourself upright as the currents push and pull you is huge, and yet, here you are, trying to stand your ground and get that bit of breathing space you long for. It seems a shift in perspective is needed now in order for you to stop feeling so frustrated at being a moving part in the ever-moving, ever-changing universe. Intuitively you want to flow, so why don’t you? Trying to make sense of life is a part of being human, but you can’t put life on hold in the process, you have to live it at the same time…

Gemini

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September looks set to be a month of revelation and reflection as you gaze deeply into the mirror or your life and allow it to gaze deeply into you. You are an intuitive and empathic soul, and you spend a great deal of time trying to make sense of ‘what is’ and ‘why it is the way it is’; you want to know the meaning of life and the meaning of the meaning of life. Although you know there are many questions in life without answers, you still seem keen to keep asking as you feel sure that, if you ask for long enough, the answers will surely come! There is absolutely nothing wrong in asking questions, after all, that’s how we learn, blossom and thrive, but it’s important to understand the motivations behind this as there are times when seeking answers to questions that don’t have answers is more of a distraction or avoidance technique than a quest to dig deeper and discover a new philosophy in life.

At the end of the day, only you know what drives you forward, but it seems important for you to understand yourself more in order to prepare yourself for a period of soul-searching and self-discovery. There are moments in life where you feel suspended in mid-air as you bridge the gap between one chapter and another; where you are not quite in the new chapter yet, but you can’t help but look ahead as it feels exciting and liberating. You are in one such moment at the current time and it’s important not to exhaust yourself with intense question asking and instead rest in the moment, step into the silence and allow the silence to step back into you…

Cancer

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Almost everyone has a bucket list of one kind or another in life, some even have bucket lists of bucket lists as they have so many things they want to do, be and achieve before they pop their clogs. Some have perfectly organised lists, colour co-ordinated and in alphabetical order whereas others just have a few ideas jotted on a piece of scrap paper tucked away inside their brains. Life is unquestionably short and with the inevitable uncertainty of exactly how much time we may or may not have hanging over us, it’s important to make the most of now and live in the moment. Intuitively you know this, but creating those lists and getting them right can be so consuming and absorbing, and you can sometimes lose sight of the need to experience the experiences you want to experience and instead spend your time listing and organising them.

Of course, thinking about your dreams and goals is important as these feed your enthusiasm for life and give you the incentive to step beyond the comfort zone, but the real joy comes from actually stepping beyond your comfort zone and living your dream. You are a wise, intuitive, creative and passionate soul, and September looks set to be a month where you begin to see yourself and your life from a new perspective as you contemplate what’s really important to you and what you really want from life. It’s time to let go of trying to do more, be more or achieve more in order to make others happy and it’s time to stop those ought’s from defining the path of your life. You are your own person, and the time has come for you to be you, only you and nothing but you…

Leo

♌

The theme of embracing the extraordinary continues in earnest throughout September as the bigger picture of your life starts to expand giving you a more panoramic perspective on your life and path ahead. For a long time now you have tried to be the person you felt you needed to be: the one that holds everything together, the one who thinks nothing of sacrificing your own needs for the sake of others. Such a strategy has turned you into the essential cog in the wheel of life; the one no one can do without. However, the cost of this has been a slow descent away from your true essence into a world of ‘ought’s’ and ‘should’s’ where you have lost sight of your fiery passion and creativity. As a result, the lion within you is more of a kitten these days.

Yet, there is much to be proud of here as you have inspired others to fly high and the time has now come for you to reconnect to the fire within your heart and soul in order to stretch out your own wings and gently flap them up and down as you embark on a new chapter in life. Embracing the extraordinary may sound very grandiose but, is essence, it is a time for you to turn to face your true self and to be the ‘you’ you know yourself to be. You are an extraordinary soul and the time has come to realise this. There is no ego gratification here, just a willingness to let your soul dance freely in the fires of life once again as you let your inner lion back out into the sunlight. You only have to look at that glistening mane to realise there is nothing ordinary about you…

Virgo

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Untangling the knots looks set to be a powerful theme for you throughout September as you begin a process of inner reflection and review. You have spent a long time trying to be the best you can be, working hard to achieve your goals and doing your best to stride ever-closer to your dreams. There is a sense that you have become so focused on where you are heading, you have forgotten to take note of where you are now. You are not the same person you were yesterday let alone last year or a decade ago; things change, and more importantly, you change. As a result, although you have been diligent to keep moving forward in life, you haven’t spent much time reviewing your path or yourself and, perhaps the goals you still have in your sights are not quite the right ‘fit’ for you anymore? There is no shame in this, after all, you are a constantly evolving human being, and, as you continue to flourish and grow, your priorities and needs change.

This isn’t to say all your hard work has been for nothing, as it hasn’t, you just need to use that formidable brain of yours to step back a little and regain some perspective in order to gather together the many facets of yourself and untangle any knots you may discover before moving forward once again. Life is essentially what you make of it, so why not take some time to contemplate what you truly want in order to re-focus your energy in new ways? This feels like a new start but it also feels like an opportunity for you to take a big deep breath and fully re-engage with yourself and your life once again…

Libra

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Human beings are an eclectic and perplexing bunch; no two are alike and, looking a little deeper, most are a bewildering blend of idiosyncrasies and quirks. Whilst this makes for an interesting and colourful world, it also makes the complexities of being human even more complicated as it can be so hard to make sense of life and to understand why things are the way they are. Although you know all of this, this wisdom doesn’t stop you from expending a great deal of time and energy looking for clarity and coherence where there isn’t any. As a result, there are times when you feel as though you are banging your head against a metaphorical brick wall as, despite knowing you’re doing it, you carry on in a determined and valiant effort to find clarity in order to move forward in life and, until that elusive clarity surfaces, you feel frozen in uncertainty and on pause, unable to move forward.

Some may call this ‘stuck in a rut’ but it’s significantly more complicated than this as for you, the ‘rut’ is more of an epic battle between you and your brain; the ‘rut’ is a gaping chasm created by your motivation and need for clarity and certainty even though intuitively you know you can’t have it. The inevitable frustration of realising you are not a super-human with the ability to guarantee the future and to know exactly why things are the way they are can hold you back and prevent you from living in the current moment. The main reason for this is because your focus in on where you want to be rather than where you are now. September looks set to be a month to come back to the present and to ‘be here now’…

Scorpio

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September looks set to be a month for exploring your true essence or sense of self as you begin to contemplate the bigger picture of your life. Intuitively you know yourself to be an intriguing, slightly mysterious, incredibly creative and extremely contradictory soul. The contradictions are not a criticism, more a reflection of your open and honest approach to life: being an open book. Well, although you may present yourself as an open book, on closer examination by someone that ‘knows’, all of those chapters you’ve squirrelled away over the years (those mysterious facets that make you, you) become far more obvious. Herein lies the contradiction: you can’t be an open and a closed book at the same time!

Having said this, there’s no reason for you to suddenly thrust yourself into the spotlight of life and lay yourself bare, but it does seem important for you to acknowledge your contradictions in order to make peace with them. Most of what lies hidden is connected to your creativity as you tend to box it away to make for an easier life, yet keeping your formidable creative power hidden stifles your life-force and stops you from being you. Of course, there is always a choice and you may choose to keep things exactly as they are, but only you can decide if you want to continue to ignore your soul calling you to find a new sense of balance. Being contradictory, mysterious and intriguing is a blessing, so why not embrace your true nature? The only person suffering as a result of your slightly closed-open book approach to life is you, so why not accept your quirks and contradictions, love them and be the best ‘you’ you know yourself to be?

Sagittarius

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Some prefer the purr of a sports car, others prefer the rattle of a battered old runabout. There are others who prefer the freedom of a motorbike and others who opt for the real horsepower of horses. Of course, there are those who choose the bus or train, but there are also those who prefer to sit on the sofa of life and contemplate which mode of transport they’d use given the opportunity. At heart, you have a little of all of these within you and there are times when you can oscillate between them as you try to navigate your way through life. Intuitively you know yourself to be a ‘wind through your hair’ kind of soul, heading out on the open road of life, ‘boldly going where no-one has gone before’. Yet, despite this adventure-seeking side of your nature, there are times when sitting on the sofa of life, eating popcorn and watching something mundane on the TV feels so attractive!

Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with having ‘sofa days’ you give yourself such a hard time for ‘taking time off’ from the real business of getting on with your life; you feel a constant inner pressure to push on, to do more, be more and achieve more. Yet, unless you take time out, isn’t there a chance you’ll forget what you’re aiming for? Sometimes you need some crappy TV or a walk in the park to take you out of yourself for a bit, sometimes ‘doing nothing’ is the most constructive thing to do as it resets your inner balance and helps you to regain your perspective on life. Stop giving yourself such a hard time, take a deep breath and let life breathe back into you…

Capricorn

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September looks set to be a month for some self-exploration as you begin to contemplate the area around the path you have been walking in life. This may, at first, seem slightly odd, after all, why would you need to explore the area around the path if you are already walking the path and know where you are heading? Yet, in many ways, it makes perfect sense, as to keep your focus narrowed onto the immediate area around your feet, you are missing out on seeing the wider perspective of your life. You may not feel drawn to see a wider perspective, but there is a sense that you need to at least pause to consider your options as it’s important to be sure of the reasons why you are not keen. Could it be you are so happy with things exactly as they are or have you just become stuck in a familiar routine and it’s easier to stick with it rather than risk upsetting the balance?

Obviously, only you know the answer to this question but if you are blissfully happy with everything exactly as it is, then you need read no further. However, if, as is more likely, things are feeling even just a little bit our of kilter in your life, then what have you got to lose by stepping back slightly to take a wider view on yourself, your life and your path? Whilst it may not be easy to create change as you have a plethora of responsibilities in life, use of the ‘i’ word is not in your vocabulary. Impossible? You? You are the master of ingenuity and creative thinking, therefore creating change is perhaps not as impossible as you’d like to think…

Aquarius

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Your quest for balance continues in earnest throughout September as you begin to explore new ways to live the best life you can possibly live. Although there is a sense you are a little jaded with the constant busy-ness of life, that spark of creativity within you continues to burn brightly, inspiring you to keep hold of your unique sense of self as well as re-igniting your passion and your dreams. It can be hard at times to manage the everyday pedestrian aspects of life when you are also honing, shaping and manifesting your creative spark at the same time, but if anyone can do this, it’s you. Living the best life possible takes courage, ingenuity and self-belief; it also takes a willingness to step fully into the present moment in order to be here now.

Whilst you are more than aware of the importance of the here and now, it can sometimes be tempting for you to lose yourself in your dreams and in your vision of what living the best life would be like, thus shifting your focus forward into what may, or may not, lie ahead. Of course, this is understandable, as it’s important for you to have a sense of purpose, but there is a risk that you could lose touch with where you are now. As a result, the focus falls onto the gap between here and there rather than on making the most of now. Balance comes from a willingness to let your dreams burn brightly but without allowing them to lift you away from the present moment. Living the best life possible is not a future state of being; it’s where you are right now…

Pisces

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September looks set to be a month of inspired and creative vision for you as your life looks set to open up in some new and exciting ways. Although you are quite a fluid and free-moving soul, there is a sense that you also quite like the feeling of knowing where you’re heading in life. So, more like the paddle on a steam boat than a piece of driftwood gently floating along with the ebb and flow; still in water, but one has considerably more ‘oomph’ than the other! Of course, even with a paddle steamer, there is a chance that the currents, tides and storms of life could send you off course, but, on the whole, as long as you steer, you will keep moving forward. As long as you steer? Oops, maybe that’s the problem? You’ve been so busy enjoying the journey and being distracted by the distractions of life that you’ve let go of the helm and let the boat steer itself.

Whilst this could be a wise and philosophical approach to living your life, intuitively you know you are nothing like that whimsical piece of driftwood, you do not ‘drift’ nor do you ‘ebb and flow’; you need to have a sense of direction in order to feel balanced and centred. Even though there are days when you cannot help but get caught up in the currents, it’s important not to allow these to consume and distract you from the business of living your life as this can leave you feeling trapped on one of life’s sandbanks. It seems the more you ‘own’ your true determined essence, the more you will realise that not only do you have the helm, but you have a map, a compass and an intuition that will take you wherever you need to go…

Monthly Astro-Forecasts August 2015

Monthly Astro-Forecasts August 2015

 

Sarah-Jane Grace

a message from Sarah-Jane Grace

To read more of Sarah-Jane’s insight, please visit her website, Sarah Jane Grace

 

Message for August 2015

It’s so often the case that we remember the grand acts and big gestures in life as these are often etched deeply into our memories. Yet, what about the bits in between? What about the plethora of little things that shape and define the course of each and every day? It’s the little things we do: the smiles, the acknowledgements, the thank you’s. It’s easy to overlook such things as they become a part of the everyday fabric of our lives; they may seem pedestrian, as we take them for granted, dismiss them or fail to notice them. When this happens there is a risk that we lose our connection to the magic of life and the compassion within our hearts and souls.

Yet, it’s this plethora of moments that can bring dark to light, hope to despair and a smile to pain. When we remain open to these little things, we not only notice them in our own lives but we begin to see how such small gestures can impact the lives of others. We live in a connected world but so many of us cut ourselves off from life to protect ourselves from pain, stress or suffering. However, when we reach out, make eye contact and breathe into the world, we find the world breathes into us. We live in a two way flow and it’s so important to remember this. When we feel isolated and alone, that little smile from a stranger matters. When we are on the bus, the train or in the shop, that smile we offer with an open heart matters. We shouldn’t dismiss the small things as they can transform and inspire.

We all reach moments in life where the direction or flow suddenly changes. For some this can be exhilarating and exciting, but for others it can be overwhelming and exhausting. Although we know and accept that change is a constant in life, it can take us by surprise all the same. August looks set to be a month of changing direction, but it’s also a time to breathe deeply into the world as we lift up our heads and reconnect wholeheartedly to life. Of course, there are aspects of life which are challenging, painful and often unfair, but the more we breathe into life, the more in balance we become and the less discombobulated we feel. Whilst this doesn’t fix or change anything, it helps restore our perspective, enabling us to turn and face our ‘what is’ with grace.

As we notice those little things more, we begin to see that joy resides in the simplicity of life and this is so important now as complexity ties us up in knots and isolates us from life. No one ever said life was easy but we need to step into it fully and live it in order to become one with our true essence and sense of self. It’s important not to try to be what we are not; it’s time to be true to ourselves and to breathe deeply into life, and, at the same time, open up and allow life to breathe into us. Both sides of this equation matter as to have one without the other, we shift out of balance. By noticing all the little things, we can begin to reset the equation with a sense of love and grace.

So, take the time to notice the little things: cherish that warm smile offered to you and feel a sense of gratitude when you offer your inner smile in return. Let life flow freely through you, breathe deeply into it and let it breathe deeply into you…

With love,

Sarah-Jane

 

Aries

♈

August looks set to be a month of adventure, excitement, fun and laughter as you begin to explore a brand new way of living and being you. Whilst you know life has its ups and downs, you also realise the importance of living in the moment and making the most of now. The free spirit within you wants to dance and sing from the rooftops, and, even though your mind prefers to apply a slightly more logical approach, you are beginning to accept the idea of allowing both of these facets of your being to flourish and blossom together in perfect harmony. As a result, your perspective on life and on your path ahead is changing as you see new ways of creating the life you dream of.

Of course, there are always responsibilities and duties to bear in mind, and sometimes these may feel overwhelming as they appear to block your path ahead. However, the more you allow your free spirit and phenomenal mind to flow unhindered, the more you will realise that these blocks only remain blocks if you believe them to be so. This won’t necessarily eradicate them from your life, but it will help you to look at the bigger picture once again. In essence, it appears that your perception is now one of the most important things to consider as you reshape and redefine your experiences in life. Even though you may feel this is oversimplifying matters, intuitively you know that the more you tap in to your inner sense of freedom, the more inspired and empowered you will become…

Taurus

♉

As you continue to explore and navigate the twists, turns, ups and downs in life with awareness, poise and curiosity, there is a sense that August looks set to bring you some quality time which will allow you to go deeply within in order to establish a truer sense of balance. As always, it will be a month of moments, with some time to pause, some time to do and some time to contemplate the bigger picture of your life. It is as though by willingly becoming more conscious in life, you are beginning to experience life in a more vibrant way: every breath and every moment somehow feels more real. Perhaps this is a time of new awakening for you, but you already seem wide awake! It therefore seems more likely that this is a time of deepening and enriching the connection between your inner and outer worlds.

Of course, you know that your inner and outer worlds coexist already, but by making this link more conscious, you can begin to naturally ride the currents of life enabling you to make the most of each and every moment, be willing to learn and evolve through your experiences, and open up to allow your true essence to flow freely. Remember though, this is a two-way flow, if you focus solely on your outer world, your inner world withers slightly, and if you focus solely on your inner world, life tends to go slightly awry! Balance is therefore the key throughout August as you open up to the flow, and allow the real you to surface in all aspects of your life…

Gemini

♊

As you continue to allow your imagination to soar freely in your life, there is a growing sense of change stirring deep within you. You have always had a vivid imagination, no doubt there have been moments in your life when others have felt your head is too firmly lost in the clouds, and whilst such moments may have tripped you up, at the end of the day, nothing has deterred you from allowing your inner world out. Your imagination is as much a part of you as your curious mind and your compassionate way of being. Yet, there is a sense that you often downgrade your imagination as you feel it’s somehow not grown-up enough for the real world.

At the same time though, it’s important to remember that it’s your imagination that brings the world to life as it helps you to make sense of the ‘real world’ as you realise that life is made up of many different layers of meaning. Without your imagination, life can feel grey, hollow and rather empty. Embracing your imagination doesn’t mean you’re living in a fantasy, it simply means you are using all of the facets of you in order to live a rich and fulfilling life. What is preferable? Living a pedestrian and somewhat colourless existence or bringing it to life with your uniqueness, quirkiness and vibrancy? Your imagination is a gift, so why not see it as one? There’s a lot of you still on the inside waiting to get out, and August looks set to be a time to let it fly free…

Cancer

♋

As you continue to establish a more robust strategy for achieving ‘you time’ in your life, August looks set to be a month of contemplation as you take a step back to see the bigger picture of your life. It’s so easy to get lost in the flow of life, particularly when there are so many things to do, places to go and people to see. There are times when you feel an urgency to do more, achieve more and be more, as you are acutely aware that life is short and you have a very long to do list! Yet, does adding pressure really help? There is a risk that by focusing on everything you’ve yet to achieve, you are missing out on where you are now and on all that you are in this moment.

It’s a bit like looking at a mountain summit and feeling frustrated that you are not yet at the top rather than enjoying the climb, the view and the fresh air. In other words, it seems important to stop feeling ‘less than’ because you haven’t completed your to do list and try accepting the idea that, for as long as you are alive, your to do list will grow and expand as that’s what life’s about. Imagine waking up one morning and your to do list is complete: there’s nothing left to do and nothing left to achieve. Okay, maybe this sounds quite idyllic, but you know you’d soon be bored, seeking out something new to achieve or somewhere new to explore. So, ease up on the self-applied pressure, embrace this moment and enjoy the view…

Leo

♌

August looks set to be a month of continuing inspiration and adventure as you look beyond the periphery of your life towards a brand new horizon. Well, at first glimpse, the horizon may look brand new, but on closer inspection you realise the horizon is unchanged, it’s just your perspective that’s shifted. In other words, it seems your dreams still remain firmly in your sights (the horizon), but you are opening up to new pathways and opportunities as alternative routes towards the same ultimate goal. These are exciting times as it seems you have long wondered how to take a step closer towards your dreams and living the best life possible, and now a new perspective is enabling you to look beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary, and this is far more in your comfort zone.

Some may feel embracing the extraordinary is a little big-headed or over ambitious as, on the surface, it appears to lack humility. However, you are intuitive enough and wise enough to know that being extraordinary is neither big-headed nor is it a leap too far, as you know that to feel truly alive, embracing the extraordinary is the only way, as it takes you beyond your comfort zone and into the world of inspiration, creativity, courage and dreams. It is the world of the extraordinary that brings you fully to life, inspiring you to stride forth towards your dreams and to live the best life you can live. Knowing this, why would you choose the ordinary? You are ready now to take a deep breath and shine…

Virgo

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As you continue to embrace the magic and joy of living consciously, there is a sense that you are beginning to shift your gaze away from where you want to be, or feel you need to be, and instead you are focusing on where you are now. This isn’t a sign that you have suddenly dropped all of your goals, nor is it a sign that you have given up, it is a sign that you are beginning to find the magic and the joy in the here and now. You’ve realised that joy can be found now, in this moment; it does not have to be something to chase like the never reached horizon. This shift in perception is important, as it focuses your energy and your essence into this point in time, rather than scattering it in a plethora of different directions, dissipating it in the process.

You are a formidable soul, with a formidable mind, yet you tend to over-complicate life by measuring yourself by ought’s and should’s, and this ties you up in knots. It’s time to use your brain power to simplify life in order to channel all of that focused energy of yours into the here and now in order to create a sense of inner balance, well-being and contentment. Although your dreams will always be important to you, the more conscious you are in this moment, the more enriched your life will become enabling you to see new ways to achieve your dreams and to live the best life possible. It’s time to live fully and wholeheartedly now…

Libra

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August looks set to be a month of revelation and relief, as some of those long-held nigglely little questions-without-answers that have been floating around your head for what may feel like eons start falling into place as clarity begins to surface. Although this may not mean direct answers to these questions, it seems likely that the clarity will bring you to the point of contentment where you no longer feel so driven to seek out the answers. Intuitively you know it’s time to stop battering down those doors trying to find ‘the answer’ and instead start to contemplate the idea of either asking a different question or accepting a different answer.

Perhaps there is a need to explore this a little more deeply? Is it possible that you know the answer already, but as it’s not quite the answer you thought you’d get, you carry on looking? This isn’t meant to imply that you are trite, it’s just a gentle suggestion that perhaps you have been looking so hard for ‘the answer’, building it up into a panacea, you have failed to notice the more obvious – but admittedly less glamorous – answer that’s with you already. At the same time, there’s a chance that as you have been pushing so hard to find ‘the answer’, you have either forgotten the original question or you have outgrown it, thus making it null, void and slightly irrelevant. It seems clear that you are ready now to embrace a life with less focus on tying yourself into knots with questions without answers and instead embracing life exactly as it is, now. This is a powerful moment in your personal evolution…

Scorpio

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August looks set to continue the theme of knowing yourself. You have spent a long time trying to be the unique individual you know yourself to be, and, as a result, there have been times when you have stepped way and beyond your comfort zone as you have explored new terrain in terms of self expression. In the spirit of continuity, the need to know yourself, be yourself and love yourself remain centre stage as you continue to explore your true nature. In some ways, you have barely scratched the surface in terms of your potential, but in other ways, you seem quite jaded with the energy expended in trying to be you. Once again, don’t try so hard! You are already you, there is no try, there is no do; you are already you!

You may recall the chocolate analogy from last month, and a tendency to seek out the bizarre and intriguing chocolates in a bid to show off your imagination and flair even though, at heart, you’re happier with a simple bar of fruit and nut. Yet at your core, you are pure, rich, dark chocolate: unadulterated, smooth and divine. In other words, all of this need for fancy expression is window-dressing, none of it makes you, you. It seems you have become distracted by need to be the person you think you need to be rather than focusing on being the person you are. What’s wrong with the person you are? Being pure chocolate sounds rather delicious, and it seems clear that the more you embrace your true essence and savour your chocolaty interior, the more enriching your life will become…

Sagittarius

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As the winds of change continue to gather momentum in your life, there is a sense you are beginning to contemplate your path ahead. You are well known for having a plethora of different ideas, goals, and things to do, at any one time, and whilst this is your natural state of being, there are times when a little more focus would serve you well. It’s not that having lots to do is bad, it’s more that when you have multiple foci, there’s a chance that your energy becomes dissipated and scattered. Whilst you have an incredible inner wealth of energy, just think how potent this can be if channelled in just one or two directions, rather than many.

Of course, at the end of the day, how you live your life is your choice, but it seems important for you remain calm and centred as these winds of change start to build, rather than be carried by the thermals and be pushed and pulled in a multitude of different directions at the same time. You certainly seem ready to explore pastures new in your life, and whilst this doesn’t necessarily mean being somewhere different, it does suggest a new way of living and being you. You have your potent intuition as your guide and you certainly have bucket loads of enthusiasm, so why not make the most of this opportunity to think about what’s truly important in your life? Nothing has to be set in stone, as that is not your style, but do try to allow a deeper sense of clarity to emerge, and let this lead the way…

Capricorn

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August looks set to be a month of consolidation and change as you continue to wholeheartedly grab hold of life with both hands as you begin to explore a new pathway or avenue of opportunity. Of course, there are always new pathways to discover and explore in life, but you seem to have reached a crossroads of inner understanding which is allowing you to let go of some of those old beliefs that no longer serve you, as well as letting go of a few layers of fear. Everyone carries fear as it’s a part of being human and there have been times in your life when a fear of the unknown has held you back, but this seems to be lifting now as you feel much freer and clearer on all levels of your being.

Although you are not a ‘glass half full’ person, neither are you a ‘glass half empty’ person; you oscillate somewhere in the middle of these two states of being. Sometimes this brings you a deep sense of balance, but there are times when you feel frustrated with a lack of clarity. Whilst you have no desire to be a pessimist, you are a realist, so blind optimism is not your cup of tea. It seems time now to send both of these glasses off for recycling as you create your very own, and very unique, perspective on life. You don’t have to fit neatly into a box in life, in other words, let go of the glass analogy, and allow yourself to be you. Trust you’re formidable instincts, and let these lead the way as you stride forth with passion and courage…

Aquarius

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August looks set to be a month of inner knowing as you continue to seek out balance in all areas of your life. You are an enthusiastic and passionate soul, but this can sometimes mean you get a little carried away leading to life shifting out of balance. Whilst your intentions are good, intuitively you know that imbalance in one area of your life will eventually infiltrate into every aspect of your being. If left unchecked, this can lead to a growing sense of discontentment, as well as increasing fatigue and a sense of powerlessness. Of course, there are times when you do not notice this imbalance, but when you pause and take a deep breath, intuitively you can sense that something is not quite right. It’s important that you do not ignore these signs as they are only present because your inner self is trying to let you know before the imbalance gets too big.

Perhaps it’s easier to ignore the signs because, on the surface, life doesn’t seem too bad, however, this isn’t the point, it isn’t about the bigger picture, this is about your vitality and well-being. By addressing the imbalance, you can find new ways of embracing your life fully but without depleting yourself in the process. Therefore this imbalance isn’t present to trip you up, nor is it there to make you give up or quit something you love; it’s simply a reminder to take care of yourself, to live well, and to trust your intuition. When you are in balance, your enthusiasm and passion can move mountains…

Pisces

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As you continue to embrace the concept of creating some much-needed breathing space in your life, there is a sense that you are beginning to notice some small changes. Of course, it’s hard to create breathing space when life feels so busy and full, and there are moments when you understandably feel overwhelmed having so much to do, see and be. Yet, even though your life remains busy, you are beginning to realise that these breathing spaces are already present in your life, it’s just that you need to acknowledge, embrace and utilise them. In a way, being busy has been a good distraction, taking you away from the need to have a good, long look at yourself and your life. There is a sense that you are not as balanced or as happy as you would like, but rather than explore this, it somehow seems easier to get lost in the distraction of busyness.

Whilst you are the only one who knows the reasons for this, it seems important that you try to understand it, as your current strategy does appear to lack self-compassion (stop giving yourself such a hard time!). You may feel that there is no point exploring this further, as you are powerless to bring about change. Yet, the more consciously you step into those breathing spaces in life, the more you will realise that happiness and joy are yours for the taking, well, embracing. Whilst they may not be default settings, you do deserve to have both in your life and August looks set to be a month that inspires you to breathe deeply into each and every moment in order to reconnect to your strength, courage and passion in order to live the best life possible.

 

Article located on Spirit Library.com

 

Monthly Astro-Forecasts July 2015

Monthly Astro-Forecasts July 2015

a message from Sarah-Jane Grace
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Life is full of moments: moments of happiness, moments of grief, moments of pain, moments of joy and a plethora of other moments. All of these moments added together make us individuals as they carve out our unique journey through life. Yet it’s important to realise that we are more than simply the sum of these moments as, just like the brief pause between an in and an out breath, there are spaces in between the spaces of life. Yet we often forget to notice these gaps and, as a result, life can feel overwhelming and suffocating as our own unique collection of moments can sometimes crash in on us like waves on a rocky shore leaving us lost, isolated, confused and bewildered.

It’s important during such times to take a big deep breath in order to refocus on the gaps allowing ourselves to feel the fresh air filling our lungs and re-connecting us to the sense of space that’s always there even though we often lose sight of it: from gazing at a sunset, to listening to a bird in song or feeling the rise and fall of the breath. We are never truly lost or isolated; it is just our perception that’s shifted out of focus. When we take a moment to re-connect to our breath and to ourselves, we step back and see all of those moments as well as the gaps in between and we begin to see and feel the love, and sense of unity, both within us and all around us.

July looks set to be a month of re-connection, of re-balancing and of deep breathing as we step beyond self-created storylines and definitions in order to be the free spirits we all truly are. It’s easy to over think this and it’s even easier to think of a thousand reasons why this is too simplistic or too difficult, but therein lies the problem: thinking! Sometimes we have to listen to that voice deep within us, the one beyond the mind and beyond our logical reasoning in order to connect to the essence right at the core of our soul. Sometimes we have to let the music of the soul flow freely, allowing it to weave its way into new storylines in life as we lift up our heads to the brilliant sunshine and let our feet start tapping a brand new dance. Who cares who may be watching!

Life is for living and we can either choose to be defined by our own personal collection of moments or we can breathe deeply into life and become so much more. None of us can know what lies around the next corner so it’s important to savour each and every breath in order to live life fully, consciously and embrace each and every moment…

With love,

Sarah-Jane

Aries

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The unforgettable Forrest Gump once said ‘Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re gonna get’. As an Aries mantra, such uncertainty has always added a hint of fun and sparkle to your life as you thrive living on the edge of the predictable and your spirit soars at the idea of being the ‘spontaneous and ever-so-slightly crazy one’. And yet, there is a part of you that still actively hunts out the small card inside the box of chocolates that lists each sweet as you actually want to make sure that you pick out your favourites rather than those chocolates which, quite frankly, should never appear in boxes of chocolates. Of course, we are all unique, so those less-than-pleasant chocolates do vary, but your logical mind says ‘why eat something you don’t like when you can choose your favourite?’ So it would seem that your head and your heart are in a little bit of conflict, yet do they need to be? Does applying logic to the thrill and uncertainty of life make it less fun? Does everything have to be completely unknowable in order for it to be a valid and worthwhile experience?

At the end of the day life is a collection of experiences and adventures, but do the ones where you’ve been slightly more discerning not count? Of course they do! The free-spirited part of you wants to be the rebel but intuitively you want to get the best out of life as well, so why not blend the two and create a brand new you? Why not let your free spirit dance and allow your formidable mind to do ‘it’s thing’ as together this a combination to move mountains…

Taurus

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July looks set to be a month of moments: moments to pause, moments to do, moments to be and moments to breathe. Of course, every month is always full of all of these, but, on the whole, it’s easy not to notice them as life frequently feels like an overwhelming clash of things to do, people to see and places to go, leaving very little time to actually notice the bigger picture. Intuitively you can sense these moments in time but you struggle to find the quiet in order to savour them and make them more conscious in your life. You may wonder why you need to make them conscious, after all, they happen whether you are aware of them or not, but when you become more conscious in life, you somehow become more conscious overall and you expand more deeply into life as a result. In essence, this is a cycle of expansion as living consciously brings every moment into sharper and clearer focus.

Whilst there are inevitably moments you would rather forget, the more consciously you walk through life, the richer life feels and the more self-aware you become allowing you to celebrate your true essence, to live authentically and to let your magnificence shine through in all its glory. When you live consciously, it somehow seems easier to find a truer sense of inner balance enabling you to navigate the twists, turns, ups and downs in life with more awareness and more poise. So it seems time to sit up and notice each and every moment in order to live the best life possible in the best possible way…

Gemini

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‘Life is like a box of chocolates. A cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that nobody ever asks for’. Well, so said the Cigarette Smoking Man in The X-Files. Yet, despite the acerbic tone, his words resonate with you as you often think so much deeper than most and you love to ponder the true meaning of gestures and philosophical meanderings. Your tendency to dig deeper, to reach higher and to question more often brings you great reward in life as it allows you to see beyond the ‘every day’ towards a much richer and more colourful life. In essence, whilst some may feel the above statement is negative or ungrateful, you have stepped way beyond the concept of ‘gift’ and beyond the concept of positive or negative and into the world of existential thought and exploration.

The above quote concludes with the following: ‘…and all you’ve got left is a — is an empty box, filled with useless brown paper wrappers’. And this is where the similarities end as your mind sees so much more than an empty box or useless brown wrappers, you see space, textures, shapes and possibility. Yes, even in an old box of chocolates you can see potential! It’s a bit like a five year old finding more joy from a cardboard box than from an expensive and over-priced toy. When the imagination is left to soar, enrichment surfaces even in the simplest things; life is not about the value of the gifts you receive (and they come in many forms), it’s about seeing beyond this and reaching deep within in order to explore and savour every nook and cranny, and every little chocolate of life…

Cancer

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July looks set to be a month of increasing ‘you time’ as you continue to focus on your true priorities in life. Whilst there will inevitably be things to do, people to see, lists to complete and places to go, there will also be opportunities to re-centre and re-balance amongst the busy-ness of life. It’s easy to get caught up in the hamster wheel of life, keeping on keeping on because that’s what everyone does. Yet, you are not like everyone else, you are you! Of course, intuitively you already know this, but it doesn’t sit well with you as you seem to prefer the idea of being another sheep in the flock rather than being you. The flock brings you a sense of stability and a sense of uniformity, but it doesn’t seem to bring you a true sense of belonging for, no matter how hard you try, you just cannot squeeze into that sheep suit, it’s really not your colour, it doesn’t flatter your figure and the wool itches and chaffs…say no more.

Seriously though, is there a reason you are trying to be the person you think you ought to be rather than being the person you truly are? Life undeniably throws in twists and turns making it seem easier to take the path most travelled, but when you intuitively want to step off the path altogether in order to explore new terrain it seems unlikely that you will feel a sense of satisfaction unless you find a new way of living and being. Increasing your ‘you time’ is an important way to reconnect to your deeper sense in order to allow a new sense of direction to surface and emerge…

Leo

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As you continue to embrace the waves of change which are lapping the shoreline of your life, there is a sense that July looks set to be a month of inspired creativity as you begin to look at your life from a new perspective enabling you to explore this change with fresh and anticipatory eyes. Of course, there is likely to be a sense of uncertainty as you are still not quite sure what this change will actually equate to in your life but you have stepped beyond trying to balance up the equation of your life and allowed yourself to be more conscious in the moment enabling you to grab hold of this change, to feel it more and to make it more tangible. As a result, you cannot help but feel excited and eager to step forward now as life feels brimming with opportunity and adventure, both of which have seemingly been lacking for quite some time.

After a period of quiet and steady keeping on keeping on with the business of life, the lion within you seems ready once again to let out an unhindered and passionate roar and to shake it’s mane in the sunlight whilst sharpening it’s claws and teeth. Whilst you may see your lion as cute and cuddly, don’t ever forget the sharp pointy bits as there is a great deal of power in your soul! In essence it seems time now for you to remember your true self and to reconnect to the bigger picture of life once again. Life may be uncertain, but it’s always uncertain: always has been, always will be, as that’s life. So, sit up, roar and grab life with all of your passion and power…

Virgo

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‘A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory’. These words were Tweeted by the late, great Leonard Nimoy. The wisdom in these words reaches deeply into your heart and soul throughout July as you look set to make some powerful realisations in connection to your expectations in life. You are world-class at giving yourself a hard time for not being enough, doing enough or achieving enough; you always push yourself harder, expecting more and striving towards a state of perfection. Being a perfectionist has its advantages but it can also leave you in a perpetual state of lack as you chase the dream of preserving perfection and, as a result, lose sight of all of those perfect moments.

Life is like a garden, and, like all of nature, gardens experience different seasons: everything is in a state of constant shift and movement as nothing ever stays the same. Whilst you know this, you still find it hard to fully accept as you want to create perfection and then live it, be it and maintain it. This is understandable but it can leave you feeling frustrated as where you are now never seems enough as the horizon always seems more tantalising and bright. You seem ready now to shift your focus away from the gap between where you are and where you want to be back to this moment in order to experience the joy of being in the moment. When you allow yourself to be in the moment, you can truly touch and feel the joy that’s present and it’s this joy that looks set to take centre stage now and lead the way…

Libra

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July looks set to be a month of intrigue and curiosity for you as you take a deeper look into your core beliefs and philosophies. On the surface you may wonder whether you even have any philosophies to explore but intuitively you know that your whirlwind mind and your inquisitive heart have opened you up to a plethora of belief systems, ideologies and states of being over the years. There are times when you curse your innate tendency to dig, explore and probe, as the more questions you ask, the more questions arise. Although you have accepted the fact that not every question has an answer, you still seek out the answers all the same. Yet, there are also times when you feel blessed to be you as your perspective on life and the world feels so broad, so deep and so enriching. Okay, so you may not be able to make sense of life despite all of this depth and enrichment, but you feel better because you have at least tried to explore the bigger picture!

There is a layer of perplexing confusion within you connected to knowing whether you should be grabbing hold of your wisdom and applying it to you own life or if you should keep on digging and exploring in the hope that more answers come along in order to better prepare you for living your own life in the best possible way. Well, in true Libran style, perhaps embracing both would be more appropriate as you need to find a way of being you and thriving in this moment as putting life on hold stifles your lifeforce and creativity. Be open, be inquisitive and love yourself exactly as you are…

Scorpio

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‘Life is like a box of chocolates…’ well, if you’ve read any of the other signs this month, you will know that there is a distinctive chocolate-fuelled theme in the air! Yet, you’ve never been one for off the shelf boxes of chocolates; you’re more suited to carefully choosing each one individually after they’ve been freshly made by the chocolatier. Of course, when you finally sit down and open the box, this means that you already know what’s in every chocolate but the thrill for you comes in being able to choose the more unusual and unique combinations of flavours. You thrive on being a little bit different from the flock and you simply love to indulge in the exquisite and rich flavours and colours. When you sit down though, does ‘chilli and coconut’ or ‘garlic and cabbage’ (okay, I made that up for effect!) really make for a pleasant chocolate indulgence? It sounds good and very ‘on trend’ but there’s a sense that style over substance can sometimes leave you feeling a bit miffed that you didn’t throw in a few toffees, fudges or coffee crème’s for good measure and comfort.

So, what is this all really about? Well, in the spirit of being the unique and inspirational you that you know yourself to be, don’t try so blooming hard! Just be you. It doesn’t matter if it’s white, dark or milk chocolate, nor does it matter if it’s caramel, mint or garlic; if it floats your boat, then great! Try not to feel as though you need to impress quite so much, focus instead on pleasing yourself. This isn’t about becoming selfish or switched off to others; it’s about truly knowing yourself, being yourself and loving yourself for it. So, fruit and nut or walnut whip, it matters not…

Sagittarius

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July looks set to be a month for transformation and liberation as you continue to lighten the load and shake yourself free from those aspects of your life that have been weighing you down. Of course life isn’t always as easy as this as there are some things that are simply too complicated to shake away; they are deeply entwined into the fabric of your being and you may feel too duty-bound to do anything other than carry on as you are. This is a part of being human: life’s complex, bewildering and overwhelming at times! Yet, it is important that whilst you may not be able to become the footloose and fancy free soul you intuitively know yourself to be, this is more about perception than reality. If you see yourself as a bird trapped in a cage of responsibility and duty, then this shapes and defines your life, yet if you see yourself willingly choosing to carry this responsibility, everything feels lighter and easier.

Perception may not seem that important in life but when you consider it’s your perception that ultimately flavours every single experience and every single moment, it suddenly matters much more! You have been hovering on the periphery of change for a long time now and you seem eager to grab hold of the reins and head off towards pastures new. However there is a sense of hesitation within you, a feeling that you’re unsure if you should come, go or stay where you are. Waiting for the ‘right time’ is understandable but is there ever a perfect time? Sometimes you have to believe in yourself, trust your instincts, pat that proverbial horse on the head and say ‘giddy up’…

Capricorn

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There is a sense that life has been feeling increasingly heavy lately and your energy levels have taken a hit as a result. It’s akin to the airless, stagnant feeling that surfaces in hot, humid weather in those last few hours before a powerful thunderstorm crashes in, breaks through the heat and restores a sense of balance once again. It’s hard to feel enthusiastic when life feels heavy as everything becomes that much harder to accomplish and your low energy levels can leave you feeling demoralised and frustrated. And yet, whilst life feels heavy you cannot help but sense the winds of change within which are gathering momentum. Unlike the thunderstorm, these winds are gentle and they feel inspiring and energising. However, there is a sense of trepidation within you in connection to the inevitable change on the near-horizon even though you know that change is a constant force in life as nothing ever remains the same.

Despite knowing this, change is not always easy to embrace as it feels so unknowable and unpredictable. Of course, this is the point, but with you being you, you like to have a clear sense of direction and some inner knowing when it comes to what happens next; reality versus your ideal of reality are at tangents to one another. Sadly, this is a paradox that you are unlikely to win as guarantees just don’t happen in life. However, rather than feeling frustrated, why not choose to feel the fresh air on your face, let go of resistance, embrace the winds of change and allow your inspiration and courage to carry you forth as your energy levels begin to thrive once again as a new chapter begins…

Aquarius

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July looks set to be a month of fluidity and expansion as you continue to search deep within in a quest to know yourself and to become one with the true ebb and flow of life. You are an intuitive and wise soul, and you know that the more you let go and trust the flow of life, the more life flows with you. Whilst this doesn’t intrinsically change what’s good and what’s not so good in life, it helps you to take a more philosophical and mindful approach which allows you to remain centred and balanced despite the inevitable ups and downs, and this helps you to make more informed decisions when it comes to living the best life possible.

You have long known that a good life is about being happy, being real and being you but this realisation has not always been easy to embrace as the constant stream of things to do, people to see and places to go often leaves you feeling discombobulated and overwhelmed. However, the more conscious you become, the less out of balance you are likely to feel as you learn the art of bending and flexing with the flow rather than trying to outwit or fight the flow. This is not the same as giving up and drifting aimlessly, it’s about letting go of resistance and allowing yourself to step consciously into the currents in order to ride the waves with passion, belief and faith. The more you step into the flow the more in tune you become with your true essence and it is this that will ultimately set you free as being the ‘you’ you know yourself to be is the real key to happiness…

Pisces

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The theme of wiggle room continues in earnest throughout July as you begin to realise just how tied up in knots you have been lately. You have mastered the art of ‘over giving’, ‘over doing’ and ‘over thinking’ and whilst this has seen you do so much for so many, your own sense of well-being has suffered as a result as you feel undeniably deflated and flat. Your tendency to over give, over-do and over think pulls you in many different directions at once and it’s exhausting! A little bit here, a little bit there, and it’s no surprise you find yourself tied up in knots and tangles. Yet, the quest for wiggle room, for finding some breathing space, is growing in momentum as you begin to seek out ways to create some much needed room in your life. Breathing space is about the little moments when you re-connect to yourself and find your sense of balance once again. Wiggle room is an awareness of the need to stretch and expand consciously into these moments to give you some much needed ‘you time’.

Wiggling may feel restless and hard work, but this is more about a state of being than doing as it’s a shift in consciousness from ‘over giving’ and ‘over doing’ to a more balanced space of being you; there is nothing you specifically need to do other than open up more to those precious moments of breathing space which are present in your life even though they may be buried underneath all of those chores. You are ready now to take time out for yourself, to love yourself, to honour yourself and to breathe…