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Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
January 30, 2013
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Dear Readers,
In late December and early January, I wrote a series of long-term, big-
picture horoscopes for you. Now I've gathered them all together in one
place. Go here to read them:
http://bit.ly/BigLife2013
In addition to these, I created EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES that go
even further in exploring your destiny in 2013. Each report in the three-
part series is 7-9 minutes long. Unlike the written freebies, the three-part
audio reports cost money. Sign in and access them here:
http://tinyurl.com/BigPicture2013
A new audio forecast for this week is also available at the same place.
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Below is an excerpt.
Your addiction is obstructing you from your destiny, and yet it's also your
ally.
What?! How can both be true?
On the downside, your addiction diverts your energy from a deeper desire
that it superficially resembles. For instance, if you're an alcoholic, your
urge to get loaded may be an inferior substitute for and a poor imitation
of your buried longing to commune with spirit.
On the upside, your addiction is your ally, because it dares you to get
strong and smart enough to wrestle free of its grip; it pushes you to
summon the uncanny willpower necessary to defeat the darkness within
you that saps your ability to follow the path with heart.
(P.S. Don't tell me you have no addictions. Each of us is addicted to some
sensation, feeling, thought, or action, if not to an actual substance.)
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week beginning January 31
Copyright 2013 by Rob Brezsny
http://FreeWillAstrology.com
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Poet Jacob Nibengenesabe was a member
of the Swampy Cree, a First Nation tribe in Canada. He wrote shamanic
poems from the point of view of a magical trickster who could change
himself into various creatures. In one poem, the shapeshifter talked about
how important it is to be definite about what he wanted. "There was a
storm once," he said. "That's when I wished myself / to be a turtle / but I
meant on land! / The one that carries a hard tent / on his back. / I didn't
want to be floating!" By the end of the poem, the shapeshifter concluded,
"I've got to wish things exactly! / That's the way it is / from now on." I
hope that will be the way it is from now on for you, too, Aquarius.
Visualize your desires in intricate, exact detail. For example, if you want to
be a bird for a while, specify what kind.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): As you sleep, you have at least a thousand
dreams every year. But if you're typical, you may recall only a few of
them. Doesn't that bother you? To be so ignorant of the stories your
subconscious mind works so hard to craft? To be out of touch with what
the Iroquois call "the secret wishes of your soul"? Now is an excellent
time to develop a stronger relationship with your dreams, Pisces. It's high
time to explore the deeper strata of your life's big mysteries.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): *Wageni ni baraka* is a Swahili proverb that
means "guests are a blessing." That's not always true, of course.
Sometimes guests can be a boring inconvenience or a messy burden. But
for you in the coming weeks, Aries, I'm guessing the proverb will be 98
percent correct. The souls who come calling are likely to bestow unusually
fine benefits. They may provide useful clues or missing links you've been
searching for. They might inspire you to see things about yourself that
you really need to know, and they might even give you shiny new
playthings. Open your mind and heart to the unexpected blessings.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "I feel my fate in what I cannot fear," said
Theodore Roethke in his poem "The Waking." I invite you to try out that
perspective, Taurus. In other words, learn more about your destiny by
doing what makes you feel brave. Head in the direction of adventures that
clear your mind of its clutter and mobilize your gutsy brilliance. Put your
trust in dreams that inspire you to sweep aside distracting worries.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It's the First Annual Blemish Appreciation Week
-- for Geminis only. One of the best ways to observe this holiday is to not
just tolerate the flaws and foibles of other people, but to also understand
them and forgive them. Another excellent way to celebrate is to do the
same for your own flaws and foibles: Applaud them for the interesting
trouble they've caused and the rousing lessons they've taught. I may be
joking a little about this, but I'm mostly serious. Be creative and
uninhibited as you have fun with the human imperfections that normally
drive you crazy.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): When I turn my psychic vision in your
direction, I see scenes of heavy rain and rising water, maybe even a flood.
I'm pretty sure this has a metaphorical rather than literal significance. It
probably means you will be inundated with more feelings than you've
experienced in a while. Not bad or out-of-control feelings; just deep and
enigmatic and brimming with nuance. How to respond? First, announce to
the universe that you will be glad and grateful to accept this deluge.
Second, go with the flow, not against it. Third, promise yourself not to
come to premature conclusions about the meaning of these feelings; let
them evolve.
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EXPLORING THE BIG PICTURE OF YOUR LONG-RANGE FUTURE
Would you like some inspiration as you muse and wonder about your
upcoming adventures in 2013?
You can still listen to my long-range, in-depth explorations of your destiny
in 2013. Each report in the three-part series is about 7 to 9 minutes long.
Go to http://RealAstrology.com
to sign in and access the EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES
A new short-range forecast for this week is also available.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "I want to know more about you" may be the
most potent sentence you can utter in the coming week. If spoken with
sincere curiosity, it will awaken dormant synergies. It will disarm people
who might otherwise become adversaries. It will make you smarter and
work as a magic spell that gives you access to useful information you
wouldn't be able to crack open with any other method. To begin the
process of imbuing your subconscious mind with its incantatory power,
say "I want to know more about you" aloud ten times right now.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): My hotel was nice but the neighborhood where
it was located seemed sketchy. As I returned to my room after a jaunt to
the convenience store, I received inquiries from two colorfully-dressed
hookers whose sales pitches were enticingly lyrical. I also passed a lively
man who proposed that I purchase some of his top-grade meth, crack, or
heroin. I thanked them all for their thoughtful invitations but said I wasn't
in the mood. Then I slipped back into my hotel room to dine on my
strawberry smoothie and blueberry muffin as I watched HBO. My
experience could have something in common with your immediate future,
Virgo. I suspect you may be tempted with offers that seem exotic and
adventurous but are not really that good for you. Stick to the healthy
basics, please.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A West Coast DJ named Shakti Bliss wrote a
remarkable status update on her Facebook page. Here's an edited
excerpt: "In the past 24 hours, I did yoga in a bathtub, hauled furniture by
myself in the rain, got expert dating advice from an 11-year-old, learned
the lindy hop, saw a rainbow over the ocean, had thrift store clothes
stolen out of my car by a homeless man, made a magic protection amulet
out of a piece of cardboard, was fed quinoa soup by the buffest 50-year-
old South African woman I've ever met, bowed to a room full of applause,
and watched two of my favorite men slow dance together to Josephine
Baker singing in French." I suspect that you Libras will be having days like
that in the coming week: packed with poetic adventures. Are you ready to
handle more than the usual amount of stimulation and excitement?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Thomas Jefferson, third President of the
United States, called himself a Christian. But he also acknowledged that
there weren't any other Christians like him. He said he belonged to a sect
consisting of one person -- himself. While he admired the teachings of
Jesus Christ, he had no use for the supernatural aspects of the stories
told in the New Testament. So he created his own version of the Bible,
using only those parts he agreed with. Now would be an excellent time for
you to be inspired by Jefferson's approach, Scorpio. Is there a set of ideas
that appeals to you in some ways but not in others? Tailor it to your own
special needs. Make it your own. Become a sect of one.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "Everyone is a damn fool for at least
five minutes every day," said writer Elbert Hubbard. "Wisdom consists in
not exceeding the limit." Judging from my personal experience, I'd say
that five minutes is a lowball figure. My own daily rate is rarely less than
half an hour. But the good news as far as you're concerned, Sagittarius, is
that in the coming weeks you might have many days when you're not a
damn fool for even five seconds. In fact, you may break your all-time
records for levels of wild, pure wisdom. Make constructive use of your
enhanced intelligence!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "Most humans have an absolute and
infinite capacity for taking things for granted," said Aldous Huxley. If
that's true, Capricorn, it's important that you NOT act like a normal
human in the next few weeks. Taking things for granted would be a
laziness you can't afford to indulge. In fact, I think you should renew your
passion for and commitment to all your familiar pleasures and
fundamental supports. Are you fully aware of the everyday miracles that
allow you to thrive? Express your appreciation for the sources that
nourish you so reliably.
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humor. Go to Freewillastrology.com; click on "Email Rob."
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