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Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
February 20, 2013
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What will be the story of your life in 2013? How can you exert your free
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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 nonchalant 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: http://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 21
Copyright 2013 by Rob Brezsny
http://FreeWillAstrology.com
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may have heard the thundering
exhortation, "Know thyself!" Its origin is ancient. More than 2,400 years
ago, it was inscribed at the front of the Temple of Apollo in Delphi,
Greece. As important as it is to obey this command, there is an equally
crucial corollary: "Be thyself!" Don't you agree? Is there any experience
more painful than not being who you really are? Could there be any
behavior more damaging to your long-term happiness than trying to be
someone other than who you really are? If there is even the slightest gap,
Pisces, now is an excellent time to start closing it. Cosmic forces will be
aligned in your favor if you push hard to further identify the nature of
your authentic self, and then take aggressive steps to foster its full
bloom.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the course of her world travels, writer Jane
Brunette has seen many wonderful things -- as well as a lot of trash. The
most beautiful litter, she says, is in Bali. She loves the "woven palm leaf
offerings, colorful cloth left from a ceremony, and flowers that dry into
exquisite wrinkles of color." Even the shiny candy wrappers strewn by the
side of the road are fun to behold. Your assignment, Aries, is to adopt a
perceptual filter akin to Brunette's. Is there any stuff other people regard
as worthless or outworn that you might find useful, interesting, or even
charming? I'm speaking metaphorically as well as literally.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Old Testament tells the story of a man
named Methuselah, who supposedly didn't die until he was 969 years old.
Some Kabbalistic commentators suggest that he didn't literally walk the
earth for almost ten centuries. Rather, he was extra skilled at the arts of
living. His experiences were profoundly rich. He packed 969 years' worth
of meaningful adventures into a normal life span. I prefer that
interpretation, and I'd like to invoke it as I assess your future. According
to my analysis of the astrological omens, Taurus, you will have
Methuselah's talent in the coming weeks.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the coming weeks, I'm expecting your life to
verge on being epic and majestic. There's a better than even chance that
you will do something heroic. You might finally activate a sleeping
potential or tune in to your future power spot or learn what you've never
been able to grasp before. And if you capitalize gracefully on the
kaleidoscopic kismet that's flowing your way, I bet you will make a
discovery that will fuel you for the rest of your long life. In mythical
terms, you will create a new Grail or tame a troublesome dragon -- or
both.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Jackalopes resemble jackrabbits, except that
they have antlers like deer and tails like pheasants. They love whiskey,
only have sex during storms, and can mimic most sounds, even the human
voice. The milk of the female has curative properties. Strictly speaking,
however, the jackalope doesn't actually exist. It's a legendary beast, like
the mermaid and unicorn. And yet Wyoming lawmakers have decided to
honor it. Early this year they began the process of making it the state's
official mythical creature. I bring this to your attention, Cancerian,
because now would be an excellent time to select your own official
mythical creature. The evocative presence of this fantastic fantasy would
inspire your imagination to work more freely and playfully, which is just
what you need. What'll it be? Dragon? Sphinx? Phoenix? Here's a list:
tinyurl.com/MythicCritters
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The temptation to hide what you're feeling could
be strong right now. You may wonder if you should protect yourself and
others from the unruly truth. But according to my analysis, you will be
most brilliant and effective if you're cheerfully honest. That's the strategy
most likely to provide genuine healing, too -- even if its initial effects are
unsettling. Please remember that it won't be enough merely to
communicate the easy secrets with polite courage. You will have to tap
into the deepest sources you know and unveil the whole story with
buoyantly bold elegance.
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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
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The word "chain" may refer to something that
confines or restricts. But it can also mean a series of people who are
linked together because of their common interests and their desire to
create strength through unity. I believe that one of those two definitions
will play an important role in your life during the coming weeks, Virgo. If
you proceed with the intention to emphasize the second meaning, you will
minimize and maybe even eliminate the first.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): People in Sweden used to drive their cars on
the left-hand side of the road. But a growing body of research revealed it
would be better if everyone drove on the right-hand side. So on
September 3, 1967, the law changed. Everyone switched over. All non-
essential traffic was halted for hours to accommodate the necessary
adjustments. What were the results? Lots of motorists grumbled about
having to alter their routine behavior, but the transition was smooth. In
fact, the accident rate went down. I think you'd benefit from doing a
comparable ritual sometime soon, Libra. Which of your traditions or habits
could use a fundamental revision?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When a woman is pregnant, her womb
stretches dramatically, getting bigger to accommodate the growing fetus.
I suspect you'll undergo a metaphorically similar process in the coming
weeks. A new creation will be gestating, and you'll have to expand as it
ripens. How? Here's one way: You'll have to get smarter and more
sensitive in order to give it the care it needs. Here's another way: You'll
have to increase your capacity for love. Don't worry: You won't have to
do it all at once. "Little by little" is your watchword.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do you floss your teeth while you're
meditating? Do you text-message and shave or put on make-up as you
drive? Do you simultaneously eat a meal, pay your bills, watch TV, and
exercise? If so, you are probably trying to move too fast and do too
much. Even in normal times, that's no good. But in the coming week, it
should be taboo. You need to slowwww wayyyy dowwwn, Sagittarius.
You've got . . . to compel yourself . . . to do . . . one thing . . . at a time. I
say this not just because your mental and physical and spiritual health
depend on it. Certain crucial realizations about your future are on the
verge of popping into your awareness -- but they will only pop if you are
immersed in a calm and unhurried state.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): To make your part of the world a better
place, stress-loving workaholics may need to collaborate with slow-moving
underachievers. Serious business might be best negotiated in places like
bowling alleys or parking lots. You should definitely consider seeking out
curious synergies and unexpected alliances. It's an odd grace period,
Capricorn. Don't assume you already know how to captivate the
imaginations of people whose influence you want in your life. Be willing to
think thoughts and feel feelings you have rarely if ever entertained.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Gawker.com came up with colorful ways to
describe actress Zooey Deschanel. In a weird coincidence, their pithy
phrases for her seem to fit the moods and experiences you will soon be
having. I guess you could say you're scheduled to have a Zooey
Deschanel-according-to-Gawker.com kind of week. Here are some of the
themes: 1. Novelty ukulele tune. 2. Overemphatic stage wink. 3. Sentient
glitter cloud. 4. Over-iced Funfetti cupcake. 5. Melted-bead craft project.
6. Living Pinterest board. 7. Animated Hipstamatic photograph. 8.
Bambi's rabbit friend. 9. Satchel of fairy dust. 10. Hipster labradoodle.
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Homework: Is it possible there's something you really need but you don't
know what it is? Can you guess what it might be?
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