Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
January 20, 2016
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Dear Readers,
I've gathered together all of the long-term, big-picture horoscopes I wrote
for you in the past few weeks, and bundled them in one place. Go here to
read a compendium of your forecasts for 2016:
http://bit.ly/BigPicture2016
In addition to these, I've created EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES that go
even further in Exploring Your Long-Term Destiny in 2016.
What will be the story of your life in the coming months? What new
influences will be headed your way? What fresh resources will you be able
to draw on? How can you conspire with life to create the best possible
future for yourself?
To listen to these three-part, in-depth reports, go here:
http://RealAstrology.com.
Register and/or log in through the main page, and then access the
horoscopes by clicking on "Long Range Prediction." (Choose from Part 1,
Part 2, Part 3.)
If you'd like a boost of inspiration to fuel you in your quest for beauty and
truth and love and meaning, tune in to my meditations on your Big-Picture
outlook.
Each of the three-part reports is seven to nine minutes long. The cost is
$6 per report. There are discounts for the purchase of multiple reports.
P.S. You can also listen to a short-term Expanded Audio Horoscope for
the coming week.
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My book *PRONOIA IS THE ANTIDOTE FOR PARANOIA*
is available at Amazon: http://bit.ly/Pronoia
or Powells: http://bit.ly/PronoiaPowells
Below are excerpts.
UNLEASH YOURSELF
Even if you don't call yourself an artist, you have the potential to be a
dynamic creator who is always hatching new plans, coming up with fresh
ideas, and shifting your approach to everything you do as you adjust to
life's ceaseless invitation to change.
It's to this part of you -- the restless, inventive spirit -- that I address the
following: Unleash yourself! Don't be satisfied with the world the way it is;
don't sit back passively and blankly complain about the dead weight of
the mediocre status quo.
Instead, call on your curiosity and charisma and expressiveness and lust
for life as you tinker with and rebuild everything you see so that it's in
greater harmony with the laws of love and more hospitable to your soul's
code.
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GREAT AWAKENING
Civilization may be unraveling in a lot of areas; some of its structures may
be collapsing; but it is also in the midst of a tremendous upheaval of
creativity -- a flood of innovation and genius and love pouring out of
millions upon millions of people -- a Great Awakening that is far louder and
stronger and more interesting than the sleepy resignation and corrosive
maliciousness and ignominious decline that the media prefers to focus on.
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YOUR HOLIEST DESIRE
I invite you to devote five minutes to visualizing the fulfillment of your
holiest desire, followed by five minutes of visualizing the fulfillment of a
loved one's holiest desire.
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YOUR ILLUSIONS
Some of your illusions seeped into you before you learned to talk. Others
sneaked into you later, while you were busy figuring out how to become
yourself. Eventually, you even made conscious choices to adopt certain
illusions because they provided you with comfort and consolation.
There's no need to be ashamed of this. It's a natural part of being a
human being.
Now here's the good news: You have the power to shed at least some of
your illusions in ways that don't shatter your foundations.
To begin the process, declare this intention at noon every Sunday for the
next six months: "I am calling on all the power I have at my disposal, both
conscious and unconscious, to dissolve my illusions."
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MORE PRONOIA RESOURCES:
Eleven Reasons Why 2015 Was a Great Year For Humanity:
1. We got a lot closer to global, universal education
2. Extreme poverty dropped below 10%_ -- _the lowest rate ever
3. More people got connected to the internet than ever before
4. Millions of people gained access to finance for the first time
5. AIDS deaths came down for the 15th year in a row
6. Malaria death rates are at an all time low
7. Polio is about to be eradicated forever
8. Fewer people went hungry this year than ever before
9. More people have access to clean water
10. Child mortality plunged for the 43rd year in a row
11. We reached a tipping point in the fight against climate change
More: http://tinyurl.com/zfpexfe
(Note: I endorse these because I like them. They aren't advertisements,
and I get no kickbacks.)
Please tell me your own nominations for PRONOIA RESOURCES:
Truthrooster@gmail.com.
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week beginning January 21
Copyright 2016 by Rob Brezsny
http://www.freewillastrology.com/horoscopes/
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The birds known as mound-builders are born
more mature than other species. As soon as they peck themselves out of
their eggs, they are well-coordinated, vigorous enough to hunt, and
capable of flight. Right now I see a resemblance between them and many
of you Aquarians. As soon as you hatch your new plans or projects --
which won't be long now -- you will be ready to operate at almost full
strength. I bet there won't be false starts or rookie mistakes, nor will you
need extensive rehearsal. Like the mound-builders, you'll be primed for an
early launch.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are not purely and simply a Pisces,
because although the sun was in that astrological sign when you were
born, at least some of the other planets were in different signs. This fact
is a good reminder that everything everywhere is a complex web of
subtlety and nuance. It's delusional to think that anyone or anything can
be neatly definable. Of course it's always important to keep this in mind,
but it's even more crucial than usual for you to do so in the coming
weeks. You are entering a phase when the best way to thrive is to know in
your gut that life is always vaster, wilder, and more mysterious than it
appears to be on the surface. If you revere the riddles, the riddles will be
your sweet, strong allies.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The next four weeks could potentially be a
Golden Age of Friendship . . . a State of Grace for Your Web of
Connections . . . a Lucky Streak for Collaborative Efforts. What can you
do to ensure that these cosmic tendencies will actually be fulfilled? Try
this: Deepen and refine your approach to schmoozing. Figure out what
favors would be most fun for you to bestow, and bestow them. Don't
socialize aimlessly with random gadabouts, but rather gravitate toward
people with whom you share high ideals and strong intentions.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): On a clear day, if you stand at the summit of
Costa Rica's Mount IrazĂș, you can see both the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans. It's not hard to get there. You can hop a tourist bus in the nearby
city of San José, and be 11,200 feet high two hours later. This is a good
model for your next assignment: Head off on a stress-free jaunt to a place
that affords you a vast vista. If you can't literally do that, at least slip
away to a fun sanctuary where you'll be inspired to think big thoughts
about your long-range prospects. You need a break from everything that
shrinks or numbs you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A filmmaker working on a major movie typically
shoots no more than four pages of the script per day. A director for a TV
show may shoot eight pages. But I suspect that the story of your life in
the near future may barrel through the equivalent of 20 pages of script
every 24 hours. The next chapter is especially action-packed. The plot
twists and mood swings will be coming at a rapid clip. This doesn't have
to be a problem as long as you are primed for high adventure. How? Take
good care of your basic physical and emotional needs so you'll be in top
shape to enjoy the boisterous ride.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): The city of Paris offers formal tours of its
vast sewer system. Commenting at an online travel site, one tourist gave
the experience five stars. "It's a great change of pace from museums full
of art," she wrote. Another visitor said, "It's an interesting detour from
the cultural overload that Paris can present." According to a third, "There
is a slight smell but it isn't overpowering. It's a fascinating look at how
Paris handles wastewater treatment and clean water supply." I bring this
up, Cancerian, because now is a favorable time for you to take a break
from bright, shiny pleasures and embark on a tour of your psyche's
subterranean maze. Regard it not as a scary challenge, but as a fact-
finding exploration. What strategies do you have in place to deal with the
messy, broken, secret stuff in your life? Take an inventory.
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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 2016?
You can still listen to my long-range, in-depth explorations of your destiny
in the coming months. Each report in the three-part series is 7 to 9
minutes long.
Go to http://RealAstrology.com to register and/or sign in through the
main page.
Then access the Long-Term, Big-Picture EXPANDED AUDIO HOROSCOPES
by clicking on "Long Range Prediction." Choose from Part 1, Part 2, Part
3.
A new short-range forecast for this week is also available.
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"Your long-range audio horoscopes encouraged me to think bigger about
my life. As I listened, I could feel my shrunken expectations melting
away." - Therese Pembroke, San Diego
"Your big-picture horoscopes filled the gaps in my imagination. They woke
up the fun plot twists that had been just on the tip of my ability to
visualize." - Ani Kraft, Brattleboro, VT
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "When I look at a sunset, I don't say, 'Soften the
orange a little on the right hand corner, and put a bit more purple in the
cloud color.'" Pioneering psychologist Carl Rogers was describing the way
he observed the world. "I don't try to control a sunset," he continued. "I
watch it with awe." He had a similar view about people. "One of the most
satisfying experiences," he said, "is just fully to appreciate an individual in
the same way I appreciate a sunset." Your assignment, Leo, is to try out
Rogers' approach. Your emotional well-being will thrive as you refrain from
trying to "improve" people -- as you see and enjoy them for who they are.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The future is headed your way in a big hurry. It
may not be completely here for a few weeks, but even then it will have
arrived ahead of schedule. Should you be alarmed? Should you work
yourself into an agitated state and draw premature conclusions? Hell, no!
Treat this sudden onrush of tomorrow as a bracing opportunity to be as
creative as you dare. Cultivate a beginner's mind. Be alert for unexpected
openings that you assumed would take longer to appear.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): More than one-third of all pregnancies are
unintended. The two people involved aren't actually trying to make a
baby, but their contraceptive measure fails or isn't used at all. According
to my analysis, you heterosexual Libras are now more prone to this
accidental experience than usual. And in general, Libras of every sexual
preference must be careful and precise about what seeds they plant in
the coming weeks. The new growth you instigate is likely to have far-
reaching consequences. So don't let your choice be reckless or
unconscious. Formulate clear intentions. What do you want to give your
love to for a long time?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I was a rock musician for years, which meant
that I rarely went to bed before dawn. I used to brag that my work
schedule was from 9 to 5 -- 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., that is. Even after I stopped
performing regularly, I loved keeping those hours. It was exhilarating to be
abuzz when everyone else was asleep. But two months ago, I began an
experiment to transform my routine. Now I awake with the dawn. I spend
the entire day consorting with the source of all life on earth, the sun. If
you have been contemplating a comparable shift in your instinctual life,
Scorpio -- any fundamental alteration in your relationship to food, drink,
exercise, sleep, perception, laughter, love-making -- the next few weeks
will be a favorable time to do it.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You Sagittarians are often praised but
also sometimes criticized for being such connoisseurs of spontaneity.
Many of us admire your flair for unplanned adventure, even though we
may flinch when you unleash it. You inspire us and also make us nervous
as you respond to changing circumstances with unpremeditated
creativity. I expect all these issues to be hot topics in the coming weeks.
You are in a phase of your cycle when your improvisational flourishes will
be in the spotlight. I, for one, promise to learn all I can from the
interesting detours that result from your delight in experimentation.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn world-changer Martin Luther
King Jr. was arrested and sent to jail on 29 different occasions. His
crimes? Drawing inspiration from his Christian faith, he employed
nonviolent civil disobedience to secure basic civil rights for African
Americans. He believed so fiercely in his righteous cause that he was
willing to sacrifice his personal comfort again and again. The coming
months will be a favorable time to devote yourself to a comparable goal,
Capricorn. And now is a good time to intensify your commitment. I dare
you to take a vow.
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Homework: Embark on a week-long crusade to raise the level of well-being
everywhere you go. Be inspiring! Report results to FreeWillAstrology.com.
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