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Horoscope for the week beginning June 28
By Michael O’Connor
Tip of the week
The Water Snake is living up to its name. Massive flooding all over the world, immense tornadoes, raging fires, in-land hurricanes and devastating anomalies occurring all over the world has our collective attention.
The Snake is considered a karmic sign in Chinese Astrology. It refers to change, transformation, purification, death, rebirth and renewal. In Western Astrology all the signs are there as well in the planetary line-up. This phase of activity is unlikely to slow down soon, in fact, the momentum will likely increase. It is not that the planetary line-up or the Water Snake causes these events to occur. The keyword is synchronicity. This means that the signs revealed in these alignments and the overlapping cycles they refer to are signs more than they are causes. What ‘causes’ a thing to be or an event to happen is one of the most fundamental questions humanity has ever posed and not everyone is satisfied that we have found the answers yet.
Religious authorities have forever simply said that it is the work of God. Even staunch scientists refer to the ravages of nature to be ‘acts of God’. What exactly is meant by the term God is also up for debate and has been a source of suffering, forever it seems.
The clash of interpretations wrapped in emotionally charged belief has and continues to produce actual warfare between some of the many religions in the world. This is why some scientists have and continue to work so hard to wipe out the notion of a God. Yet, many assert that replacing the notion of God with a materialistic philosophy is not only limiting, it is even more dangerous.
Astrology works by virtue of an intelligence woven into creation, an all-pervasive consciousness. Call it what you will, there is certainly intelligent design in nature and therefore a designer. The current questions remain regarding what causes cataclysms. Saying that it is all a part of the grand design of nature and occurs according to cycles is something most people will agree upon.
As it is, humanity is suffering and what the world needs now is love, love, love…. Some would say it is the best word to describe the primary cause and it is also a key feature of the cure.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
Many new beginnings are underway for you. You are being given a big green light by the universe, perhaps even a push or a shove. Balancing inspiration and desperation may be necessary. Creating beauty in your home and/or family environment is ideal. The deeper levels of this cycle indicate metamorphic changes. Cooperate with this dynamic because resistance is futile anyway.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
A busy cycle persists. At best it is affording many opportunities and forging new alliances. Your ambitions are running high so you are in a good position to capitalize. At worst you feel overwhelmed by choice and circumstance. While the tone will settle down soon the overall momentum will continue. The key is to be committed to forge a brighter future.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Over the past year or so you have set your sights higher, made some key moves and taken a few risks. Now and over the coming year it is time to capitalize on these efforts. Your willingness to learn, adapt and improvise is extra important. This may well include training or apprenticeship. In the short term, decipher what constitute your best talents and focus on them.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Some big and exciting opportunities are coming to the fore. If you have been waiting faithfully for your window of opportunity, your patience is about to be rewarded. The momentum will remain steady but this certainly represents a turn towards something new and probably different. Concentrate your focus and put in the extra time and effort now.
Leo (July 22 – Aug 23)
Some cycles move faster and some slower and this is a slower one. Your basic challenge now is to tune-in and trust this flow. The efforts of yesteryear are in a composting phase. This may not sound very exciting but compost is the basis of fertilizer, a key ingredient to abundant growth. Patient perseverance backed by faith and vision is the recipe.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
The future beckons and its call will get louder over the coming weeks and months. The time has come to expand upon and/or fortify your overall foundation. This will require an extra assertion of your will and a clear application of strategic thinking. A steady and perhaps steep learning curve is implied. It is extra important that you clarify your basic direction.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)
Everyone is undergoing a cycle of expansion in new areas. For you it is in your overall status, quo, public standing, reputation and/or career. You are meant to pay your dues somehow. At best you will recognize this extra burden to be the investment that it is. Taking calculated steps versus blind leaps is important and this trend will continue.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)
A steady pace of advancement continues. Yet it comes on the heels of decline and ending. Do not be ashamed, defeated or depressed by these. The cycles of life work this way. It is less likely an issue of your sincere efforts and abilities in the past and more one of the larger rhythm and flow. Nurture a philosophical perspective as your enter this new territory.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
While wisdom includes knowing how and when to assert it also includes knowing how and when to surrender. You know, “you gotta know when to hold them, when to fold them, when to walk away and when to run”. Of course, the game goes on and there will be other hands. Besides, while the cards are being dealt, your investments are generating profits.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
Your world is in a steady rate of expansion. Your social life and perhaps especially your family network will undergo a big boost of energy and focus over the coming months. This will prove to be a big spark of new beginnings. Naturally, these are the flip side of things ending. Yet, in the short term anyway, there will be big reasons to rejoice.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
Jupiter entering Cancer is producing a boost and shift of some kind for everyone. For you it is linked to your work and/or lifestyle rhythm. You are in the mood to build upon new foundations. The time is right to take a few calculated risks and perhaps make some key investments. This includes new educational pursuits and training.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Some significant changes in your overall philosophy of life are brewing. These are activating you to implement more creative variety into your usual approach. A fine blend of strategic rational mixed with intuitive receptivity, of mind and heart, is the key. Excess of either will produce imbalance. You are in a creative cycle now, act on it!
*Affirmation*Inspiration*Vision* Strategy*
