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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of July 29
Copyright 2004 by Rob Brezsny
www.freewillastrology.com
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Two years ago a diminishing marriage rate
and an increase in divorces began to worry Malaysian officials. The family
development minister issued a plea for spouses to be more aggressive
about calling each other "darling," "sweetie," and other affectionate
names. As you slip into the Amorous Season, Aries, I'm going to ask you to
do that, plus more. Supercharge your entire approach to speaking the
language of love. Be aware of how powerful your words can be in stirring
the emotions of people you care about. Use your voice to experiment with
romantic potentials and bring more truth and beauty into your intimate
moments.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Since 1977, 40 percent of U.S. elementary
schools have done away with recess. Meanwhile, among adults at work, the
time allotted to lunch is steadily shrinking. Executives spend an average
of just 42 minutes with their midday meals. This dangerous trend hits
you Tauruses the hardest: You need spaciousness. You shouldn't and can't
be rushed to do *anything.* That's why I'm calling on all Bulls to launch a
Mass Slowdown in the coming week. Take all the time you need to do
whatever has to be done, whether it's enjoying your sandwich or
preparing an important report. From an astrological perspective, it's a
pivotal moment for you to be faithful to your own internal rhythms. If
anyone complains, tell them your astrologer made you do it.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I suggest that you encourage your right hand
to get into a wrestling match with your left hand. Let them go at it for as
long as it takes for one to emerge victorious. They desperately need to
engage in a vigorous dialogue, and the best way for that to happen is in the
heat of battle. It's true that while their struggle rages, you may be too
preoccupied to worry about the thousand and one questions that are
begging for your attention. But I'm betting that many of those questions
will be resolved or rendered irrelevant as your right hand and left hand
get to know each other better.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Warning! Too-much-of-a-good-thing
alert! Take a few deep breaths and consider the possibility that sweet
satisfaction may be on the verge of mutating into overripe excess.
Examine your life to see whether well-crafted luxury is in danger of
becoming grandiose exorbitance or whether your fair share is close to
becoming too hot to handle. I'm not saying any of these developments have
occurred yet; just that they might unless you take action immediately. As
a Cancerian myself, I know how we Crabs sometimes indulge in the
fantasy that hoarding stuff protects us from the world's unpredictability.
Though it can on occasion, this is not one of those times.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): From an astrological perspective, it's a perfect
time to order a custom-made action figure that looks and talks like you.
You'd really benefit from having a miniature version of yourself to play
with. You could dress it in superhero costumes, fantasize scenarios in
which it pulls off epic feats, and use it to help you escape the imaginary
constraints that have been inhibiting you lately. But getting a doll of
yourself is expensive, and there are other ways that would probably work
just as well to free up your bold, adventurous spirit. Maybe you could
write a short story starring you as a daredevil or pioneer. Or how about
embarking on a series of strenuous physical activities that will awaken
your dormant reserves of willpower? If nothing else, create a sock
puppet of yourself.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I met a man who told he trademarked the term
"couch potato" more than two decades ago. He said that in the early years,
he made decent money from people who compensated him for the right to
use his intellectual property. Eventually, though, he had to hire lawyers
to take legal action against those who wanted to avoid payment. In time, his
attorney fees outstripped the amount he was able to collect from violators
of his trademark, and he gave up the effort. According to my analysis of
the astrological omens, you Virgos are facing or will soon face a
comparable situation: A certain advantage you've had may no longer be an
advantage; an asset or strength could begin to require so much upkeep that
it may no longer be an asset or strength.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You've been blessed and cursed with arduous
lessons these past months, Libra. They have compelled you to navigate
your way through the most challenging archetypes of all: death and
rebirth. Before these trials, you may have considered yourself smart and
capable but wondered how strong you were. Now there is no doubt: You're
more courageous than you ever imagined. But don't stop pushing yourself
to the limit yet. Your hero's journey still has a few weeks to go. Keep
doing what you've been doing, only more so.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "Disabuse yourself of the notion that
greatness is somehow inextricably linked with fame, power, wealth, or
social stature," writes one of my readers, Pyrrol Red. "Some of the
greatest human beings have been mostly unknown." This is an important
point to keep in mind, Scorpio, as you seek to ascend higher. The essence
of your beauty may never be fully appreciated by more than a few people;
the gifts you have to offer are so subtle and complex that you might find it
hard to encapsulate them in simple forms that gain wide popularity. I'm
not saying you'll never be famous, powerful, wealthy, or high-status. But
even if you do win those perks, it will be because of decisions you make
and actions you take that are free of all lust for them.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "The future enters into us, in order to
transform itself in us, long before it happens," wrote Rainer Maria Rilke
in *Letters to a Young Poet.* That's a good description of what will be
happening inside you in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. But keep in mind
that this lovely invasion may not be accompanied by fireworks and
thrilling music. It might unfold in a series of what Rilke called
"seemingly uneventful and motionless moments."
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Anthropologists say that in every culture
in history, children have played the game of hide and seek. I've observed
that most adults still engage in sublimated or disguised versions of the
game. They may withdraw emotionally and expect their friends and loved
ones to telepathically figure out what's going on with them. Or they may
play hard to get, forcing their lovers or spouses to come find them in
their secret hiding places. Judging from the current astrological omens,
Capricorn, I suspect you will soon be embroiled in a hide-and-seek
ritual. You might as well try to have fun.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My hypnotherapist friend has noticed a
common theme running through the lives of many of her clients: They take
their blessings for granted and underestimate the power their blessings
afford them. One client, for instance, seems to assume that everyone in
the world is as perceptive and sensitive as she is. As a result, she doesn't
completely appreciate how valuable these skills are, and she doesn't fully
take advantage of the tremendous influence they could help her wield. You
suffer from a similar blindness about your own gifts, Aquarius. Luckily,
this is the perfect time to change that.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Bureau of Justice says that crime in
America is at its lowest level since it was first tracked in 1973. Canada's
crime rate has also been declining for years. So why is everyone walking
around scared all the time? In its "Personal Security Index" report, the
Canadian Council on Social Development said, "The fear of crime is
disproportionate to the true risk of being victimized, and that fear can be
a negative factor in people's lives, often unnecessarily restricting their
social activities." I bring this up, Pisces, because it's a perfect moment
for you to dramatically reduce your levels of dread and anxiety.
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