ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 21)
There are many new years. The astrological calendar puts the beginning of the year in early spring, when things start to grow again. You may save your resolutions and let yourself be sleepy and embryonic until your birthday. Use this winter to prepare for April, when everything will become new — and you will have new responsibilities.
TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 22)
Many people see that you’re strong, but do they see the strengths you most admire in yourself? Do you want them to? Sometimes it’s worthwhile to keep your powers a secret. On the other hand, maybe you’ve been hiding them for too long. You be the judge, as long as you notice what others don’t recognize.
GEMINI (May 22 – Jun 22)
Consider what you don’t know, what you’ll never learn, how you won’t always win. If you don’t feel immense relief contemplating your limits, it’s worth directing your attention towards boundaries, mysteries, and the boundaries that protect your mysteries.
CANCER (Jun 22 – Jul 23)
You must protect yourself, until you’re all alone. You must protect the ones you love, until they go somewhere you can’t reach them. Surrender is sometimes a last resort, but it can be a powerful experience. How does it feel to let your guard down without circumstance forcing you to?
LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 24)
If you had endless money, what would you do with it? Where would you live and what would you build? This is an exercise for dreamers and gamblers, but taken seriously, it can also poke valuable holes in the limits you imagine for yourself. This is the season of dreaming — imagine what would be possible in an alternate reality.
VIRGO (Aug 24 – Sep 24)
Can you be too charming? Be conscious of your talent for bringing ease when people ask you for the truth. Your pleasantness is powerful enough to trick even yourself. Bring yourself joy without hiding from the battles you need to fight. Some can be won with charisma, but not all.
LIBRA (Sep 24 – Oct 24)
Have you been wearing different masks to please different people? Probably. Now, can you use that talent for your own benefit? Definitely. Identify different characters that align with different aspects of your personality, and let them speak to each other. Let them convince you to try new things.
LIBRA (Sep 24 – Oct 24)
The truest way to relate to others is not through forgiveness or blame, but a space in between that’s hard for most people to cope with. If there is a person you cannot forgive or who you can only think about by forgiving totally, try practicing the middle way — of holding your truth and theirs. Do you see yourself as very bad or very good? Didn’t think so.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 – Dec 22)
Prepare for this year by placing yourself in a good position to help others. You can do so by answering these questions: What does it mean for you to be offstage? How does it feel to give without validation? What can you learn from generosity? You may think you know the answers, but how do they change when you are in a position of strength?
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 21)
Capricorn is the sign of business, but it won’t be business as usual this year. Your birthday month is a good opportunity to plot, plan, scheme, dream. Things may already be good for you. How can you make them better or more interesting? Begin with an intention, and proceed with the courage to change.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21 – Feb 19)
When you’re in the middle of making a change, for better or for worse, how do you observe yourself changing? Some people keep a record, while others practice mindfulness or seek the perspective of the people they love. Whatever you choose, you can ease the sensation of entering a new stage of life by closely tracking how it unfolds.
PISCES (February 19 – March 21)
Pisces go with the flow, but the current has been against you for the past few years. As the general atmosphere shifts to support you better in the new year, try to notice what you’ve learned as you struggled upstream. Are you strengthened by making an effort, even when life comes to you easily?
