A compassionate astral air continues to inspire altruism this week
but finding a way to channel that idealism isn’t likely to be easy.
It’s not easy staying positive amidst the constant blaring of bad news.
But like the stars, I’m still holding fast to the idea that it’s
possible for us all to make it through these waves. Don’t get me wrong.
The current financial deterioration has caused and continues to cause
real decompensation, personal and collective, as well as physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual. As a consequence, hearts can’t seem
to unclench from the stress, and that tight grip translates into a
no-spending-even-if-you-have-it attitude. Which only makes matters
worse. Many of us — and not just people struggling to make ends
meet — have slipped into a strange paralysis, afraid to make a
move because no one knows what will happen next. But if we are going to
transform the situation, we have to wake from the panic-trance. A
negative mindset isn’t going to take the risks required to come up with
inventive solutions that will make a difference.
A Jupiter/Mercury/Mars conjunction in Aquarius, the Sign of
philanthropic pursuits, continues to power the potential for a true
generosity of spirit. This week, Mars and Mercury will conjunct
Neptune, forming an aggregation that could exacerbate the current
paralysis, especially if you are just waiting for the answer to
present itself rather searching high and low for the right remedy. You
have to give the universe something to work with. After all, Earth is
not a passive planet.
The stimulus package will help, but frankly, I keep thinking we also
need to be making local stone soup. For those of you not familiar with
the story, Stone Soup is about three tired and hungry soldiers
on their way home from war who wander into a town looking for something
to eat. The townspeople, afraid they won’t have enough for themselves
or that the soldiers will eat all their food, lie to the soldiers and
say they have to no food to share. So the soldiers decide to make stone
soup. They put a kettle with water on a fire in the middle of town, and
put stones in the kettle to cook. After a while, the soldiers talk
about how the soup would be better with seasoning or possibly carrots,
cabbage, or potatoes, and with each “if only we had …” the
townspeople, now fully engaged by the magic, start contributing all the
necessary ingredients to make a perfect soup. Et voilà — a
feast is created for everyone, and all the scared townspeople realize
that once you know how to make soup from stones, you never have to
worry about being hungry.
In the current climate of scarcity the disparity between the haves
and the have-nots grows increasingly clear. Some of us can barely
scrape together a kettle and stones, while others have the necessary
ingredients to prepare a wholesome meal. So if you can afford it, don’t
hoard it. Practice local generosity, and allow the current of altruism
to inspire good works. Real act of kindness have the power to move all
of us into positive action.
If you know your Ascendant and/or your Moon Sign, read that too.
ARIES March 21-April 19
Expansive alliances, old and new, could inspire new ventures aimed
at helping others. Just don’t think this is only about nonprofit
activities. Some of what you create could produce tangible financial
rewards.
TAURUS April 20-May 20
Despite all efforts to focus on fun, the emphasis is still on
career. The best solution would be to make work more fun, so think
about how you can revitalize your approach so that you can experience
greater joy.
GEMINI May 21-June 21
Friends offer positive advice on how to synthesize several pressing
issues. You many not like what’s said, but if you listen closely,
you’ll hear genuine concern, which should diminish your resistance to
the information.
CANCER June 22-July 22
Rather than focusing on what’s going “wrong,” concentrate on what’s
working. Adjust your attitude, and you’ll notice plenty of
positive opportunities in lots of areas.
LEO July 23-August 22
It’s still all about love, but this week, you could fall in love
with yourself, especially if you continue to radiate with confidence.
Allow your clarity and certainty to enhance your natural charisma.
VIRGO August 23-September 22
Be clear about your priorities and organize your efforts. If you
stay focused on what you want to accomplish, your efforts will yield
tangible results
LIBRA September 23-October 22
Time spent with significant others will stimulate a need for
creative expression. Use this energy to explore your feelings and
you’ll be pleased with the results.
SCORPIO October 23-November 21
You may be longing for quiet times at home, but don’t expect
monastic silence. Create tranquility, but also be prepared for strong
urges to contrast the desire for stasis.
SAGITTARIUS November 22-December
21
It’s been a month-long chat-fest, but now it’s time to refine that
loquacious nature. Continue to participate, but refuse to gossip. Kind
words are the key to everyone’s success.
CAPRICORN December 22-January 19
Yes, your concerns are financial, but money isn’t the only currency.
Spend some time contemplating your gifts, and how those talents can be
used to generate solid, tangible prosperity and abundance.
AQUARIUS January 20-February 18
Don’t hold back — not one moment, not one bit. The Aquarius
concentration continues to provide non-stop support for you to be seen
as well as heard. Work behind the scenes, but make sure you get
and take the credit for your contribution.
PISCES February 19-March 20
Don’t be surprised if you’re feeling vulnerable. You are wearing
your heart on your sleeve, which amplifies your innate sensitivity.
Here’s the good news: You can trust your intuition to guide you through
the intensity with skill.
