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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 blase 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.
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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
http://FreeWillAstrology.com
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
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.
If you ever want more of that good stuff, and think it's worth paying for,
please consider trying out my EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES. They're
four-to-five-minute meditations on the current state of your destiny.
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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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HOMEWORK: What is the best gift you could give your best friend right
now? Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com.
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