Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LOVED?
Have you ever been loved? I bet you have been loved so much and
so deeply that you have become blasé about the enormity of the
grace it confers.
So let me remind you: To be loved is a privilege and prize equivalent
to being born. If you're smart, you pause regularly to bask in
the astonishing knowledge that there are many people out there
who care for you and want you to thrive and hold you in their
thoughts with fondness.
Animals, too: You have been the recipient of their boundless
affection. The spirits of allies who've left this world continue
to send their tender regards, as well.
Do you "believe" in angels and other divine beings?
Whether or not you do, I can assure you that there are hordes
of them beaming their uncanny consecrations your way. You are
awash in torrents of love.
As tremendous a gift it is to get love, giving love is an equal
boon. Many scientific studies demonstrate that whenever you bestow
blessings on other people, you bless yourself. Expressing practical
compassion not only strengthens your immune system and bolsters
your health, but also promotes self-esteem, enhances longevity,
and stimulates tranquility and even euphoria.
As the scientists say, we humans are hardwired to benefit from
altruism. (To read more about the subject, go here: tinyurl.com/lyyd46.)
What's your position on making love? Do you regard it as one
of the nicer fringe benefits of being alive? Or are you more inclined
to see it as a central proof of the primal magnanimity of the
universe? I'm more aligned with the latter view.
Imagine yourself in the fluidic blaze of that intimate spectacle
right now. Savor the fantasy of entwining bodies and hearts and
minds with an appealing partner who has the power to enchant you.
What better way do you know of to dwell in sacred space while
immersed in your body's delight? To commune with the Divine Wow
while having fun? To tap into your own deeper knowing while at
the same time gazing into the mysterious light of a fellow creature?
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week beginning February 23
Copyright 2012 by Rob Brezsny
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
Gawker.com notes that American
politician John McCain tends to repeat himself -- a lot. Researchers
discovered that he has told the same joke at least 27 times in
five years. (And it's such a feeble joke, it's not worth re-telling.)
In the coming week, Pisces, pease please please avoid any behavior
that resembles this repetitive, habit-bound laziness. You simply
cannot afford to be imitating who you used to be and what you
used to do. As much as possible, reinvent yourself from scratch
-- and have maximum fun doing it.
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
I invite you to identify all the things in your life that you
really don't need any more: gadgets that have become outdated,
clothes that no longer feel like you, once-exciting music and
books and art works that no longer mean what they once did. Don't
stop there. Pinpoint the people who have let you down, the places
that lower your vitality, and the activities that have become
boring or artificial. Finally, Aries, figure out the traditions
that no longer move you, the behavior patterns that no longer
serve you, and the compulsive thoughts that have a freaky life
of their own. Got all that? Dump at least some of them.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
If you're a woman, you could go to the perfume section of the
department store and buy fragrances that would cause you to smell
like Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Eva Longoria, or Paris Hilton.
If you're a man, an hour from now you could be beaming an aroma
that makes you resemble a celebrity like Antonio Banderas, Usher,
David Beckham, or Keith Urban. You could even mix and match, wearing
the Eva Longoria scent on your manly body or Usher on your female
form. But I don't recommend that you do any of the above. More
than ever before you need to be yourself, your whole self, and
nothing but yourself. Trying to act like or be like anyone else
should be a taboo of the first degree.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
"I try to take one day at a time," says Ashleigh Brilliant,
"but sometimes several days attack me all at once."
I think you may soon be able to say words to that effect, Gemini
-- and that's a good thing. Life will seem more concentrated and
meaningful than usual. Events will flow faster and your awareness
will be extra intense. As a result, you should have exceptional
power to unleash transformations that could create ripples lasting
for months. Would you like each day to be the equivalent of nine
days? Or would four be enough for you?
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
When actor Ashton Kutcher is working on the set of his TV show
Two and a Half Men, he enjoys spacious digs. His trailer
is two stories high and has two bathrooms as well as a full kitchen.
Seven 60-inch TVs are available for his viewing pleasure. As you
embark on your journey to the far side of reality, Cancerian,
it might be tempting for you to try to match that level of comfort.
But what's more important than material luxury will be psychological
and spiritual aids that help keep you attuned to your deepest
understandings about life. Be sure you're well-stocked with influences
that keep your imagination vital and upbeat. Favorite symbols?
Uplifting books? Photos of mentors? Magic objects?
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
Veterans of war who've been wounded by shrapnel often find that
years later, some of the metal fragments eventually migrate to
the surface and pop out of their skin. The moral of the story:
The body may take a long time to purify itself of toxins. The
same is true about your psyche. It might not be able to easily
and quickly get rid of the poisons it has absorbed, but you should
never give up hoping it will find a way. Judging by the astrological
omens, I think you are very close to such a climactic cleansing
and catharsis, Leo.
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YOU NEED MAGIC EVERY DAY
Every day, you have to wade through a relentless surge of soul-less
facts. The experience tends to shut down your sense of wonder.
Every day, you're over-exposed to narratives that have been sucked
free of delight and mystery. That's why you have to make such
strenuous efforts to keep your world enchanted.
I like to think I can contribute to the sacred cause of feeding
your sense of wonder and enchantment. In fact, that's one of my
prime motivations for offering you the free weekly horoscopes
you read in this newsletter.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Distilled water is a poor conductor of electricity. For H2O to
have electroconductivity, it must contain impurities in the form
of dissolved salts. I see a timely lesson in this for you, Virgo.
If you focus too hard on being utterly clean and clear, some of
life's rather chaotic but fertile and invigorating energy may
not be able to flow through you. That's why I suggest you experiment
with being at least a little impure and imperfect. Don't just
tolerate the messiness. Learn from it; thrive on it; even exult
in it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
According to my reading of the astrological omens, you are neither
in a red-alert situation nor are you headed for one. A pink alert
may be in effect, however. Thankfully, there's no danger or emergency
in the works. Shouting and bolting and leaping won't be necessary.
Rather, you may simply be called upon to come up with unexpected
responses to unpredicted circumstances. Unscripted plot twists
could prompt you to take actions you haven't rehearsed. It actually
might be kind of fun as long as you play with the perspective
Shakespeare articulated in As You Like It: "All
the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
"Dear Rob: For months I've had a recurring dream in which
I own a pet snake. Here's the problem: The only cage I have to
keep the snake in is sadly inadequate. It has widely spaced bars
that the snake just slips right through. In the dream I am constantly
struggling to keep the snake in its cage, which is exhausting,
since it's impossible. Just this morning, after having the dream
for the billionth time, I FINALLY asked myself, what's so terrible
about letting the snake out of its cage? So I gratefully wrote
myself this permission note: 'It is hereby allowed and perfectly
acceptable to let my dreamsnake out of its cage to wander freely.'
- Scorpio Devotee." Dear Devotee: You have provided all your
fellow Scorpios with an excellent teaching story for the upcoming
weeks. Thank you!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
For million of years, black kite raptors made their nests with
leaves, twigs, grass, mud, fur, and feathers. In recent centuries
they have also borrowed materials from humans, like cloth, string,
and paper. And in the last few decades, a new element has become
quite popular. Eighty-two percent of all black kite nest-builders
now use white plastic as decoration. I suggest you take inspiration
from these adaptable creatures, Sagittarius. It's an excellent
time for you to add some wrinkles to the way you shape your home
base. Departing from tradition could add significantly to your
levels of domestic bliss.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
There are many examples of highly accomplished people whose early
education was problematical. Thomas Edison's first teacher called
him "addled," and thereafter he was homeschooled by
his mother. Winston Churchill did so poorly in school he was punished.
Benjamin Franklin had just two years of formal education. As for
Einstein, he told his biographer, "my parents were worried
because I started to talk comparatively late, and they consulted
a doctor because of it." What all these people had in common,
however, is that they became brilliant at educating themselves
according to their own specific needs and timetable. Speaking
of which: The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you Capricorns
to plot and design the contours of your future learning.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Nigeria has abundant deposits of petroleum. Since 1974, oil
companies have paid the country billions of dollars for the privilege
of extracting its treasure. And yet the majority of Nigerians,
over 70 percent, live on less than a dollar a day. Where does
the money go? That's a long story, with the word "corruption"
at its heart. Now let me ask you, Aquarius: Is there a gap between
the valuable things you have to offer and the rewards you receive
for them? Are you being properly compensated for your natural
riches? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to address
this issue.
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