Monthly Forecast for February 2024

Monthly Forecast for February 2024

By Sarah Jane Grace

Posted on February 2, 2024

 

 

Despite a somewhat energetically bumpy start to the year, there is a growing sense of calm emerging as we each begin to find a deeper sense of peace within. The ebb and flow of life is always changing, always moving, and although we each intuitively know this, it can be hard at times when we feel lost and weary and all we want is to rest and be still. When life feels too heavy or too challenging, we can lose sight of perspective and the bigger picture, feeling trapped in the chaos, pressure, and stress. Over time, this can feel suffocating and tiring, as though we are constantly pushing against the currents. Of course, there definitely are times when we are pushing against the currents, but there are many other moments when we’re calmly going with the flow, but these can fade away as the chaos so often takes centre stage. This is only natural, but it seems important that we each try to find ways to step into the peace that resides within us, as the more we get lost in the external stress, the less connected we become to our hearts and souls.

In many ways, finding peace comes from a willingness to embrace the concept of ‘not knowing’, of welcoming uncertainty and realising that it’s ‘not knowing’ that can become a true source of joy, inspiration, and creativity as it’s a sign that despite the inherently unknowable nature of life, the more we let go of trying to gather certainty and guarantees, the more we realise the need to live as fully as possible in each and every moment. So, instead of being a barrier to living, not knowing has the power to set us free from conditional and linear living. There is power in embracing the moment and choosing to live as wholeheartedly as possible. When we sit on the periphery and wait for a better moment, we can have a very long wait.

In essence, it’s time to realise that the more we can live in the moment, the more we can channel our gifts into living the best life possible. We can never know what lies around the next corner, so instead of living in fear of uncertainty, when we befriend it, those self-imposed prison walls of doubt and procrastination fall away leaving us to fly free. It doesn’t matter how much we want certainty or guarantees, it just isn’t possible, we can struggle, fight and resist, but it doesn’t change things, so coming to terms with the impermanence of a shifting world can bring us grace and serenity.

Finding peace and acceptance in an ever-changing landscape takes courage and wisdom, but we are evolving and creative souls and it’s time now to seek out new ways of living and being. This is easier said than done when we find ourselves being tossed around by the storms of life, but when we turn towards the storms and allow our intuition to guide us, we find ways to flourish and thrive. It’s hard to articulate this shift, but the more we let go, the more peace we find.

Embracing uncertainty is not an easy concept, but denying it only holds us in a state of resistance and this creates friction, leaving us struggling to express our gifts and creativity. This isn’t the same as giving up, it’s a willingness to accept the uncertainty of life but still choosing to live life to the full. We cannot avoid challenges, nor can we ‘fix’ all of our pain and suffering, but we can begin to find more balance in life, and this can help us to navigate the challenges with more wisdom and peace.

Living wholeheartedly means taking a chance on life, exploring new terrain, and opening up to the unknown. So many of us hover on the periphery, doubting our gifts or waiting for a better moment, and so many of us never get the chance to grab hold of life with both hands. Of course, grabbing life with both hands means opening up to some good experiences and some not so good experiences, but that’s an inevitable part of life. We cannot outrun challenges, but we can learn and evolve from them. Life is for living, not for trying to anaesthetise ourselves from the struggles. We can build brick walls around our hearts and souls, but surely all this achieves is to further numb ourselves from living a rich and full life?

It’s time to embrace our strengths, resilience, and gifts, and instead of feeling broken, alone, or disconnected, to seek out ways to find connection once again. There sadly isn’t an instruction manual for life, so we each need to find our own way. Even though we may feel alone, there are always like-minded souls connected to us by a unity of vision. When we pause and take a deep breath, we can re-centre once again.

Life is an adventure and an opportunity to flourish and thrive. Happiness is less about the things we do, the people we see, the places we go or the things we achieve, but more about how we feel and our state of being. It’s about how we breathe into life and how we let life breathe into us…

For now, and as always, I wish you all kinds of wonderful.

With love,

Sarah-Jane

Aries

As the light within your heart and soul continues to shine brightly, there is a sense that you are beginning to see in more detail the nooks and crannies within you that have been in the shadows for so long. These nooks and crannies represent aspects of your hopes and dreams, many of which you parked some time ago in order to do more and be more for those around you. Yet, although you have given of yourself willingly, your hopes and dreams never completely faded away and now you are seeking out more balance and harmony on all levels of your life. Your inner light is illuminating your true priorities, reminding you that your dreams are still ready to be explored. As you continue to re-shape and re-define your sense of self, you are beginning to understand yourself, and your motivations, on a much deeper level, therefore intuitively you know how important it is to acknowledge your hopes and dreams as they represent a vibrant expression of your true essence.

Whilst you will always be there for others, it’s time to be more present for yourself as you start to understand why you do the things you do and explore new ways to live your life. Of course, it’s not easy when you’re caught up in repeating cycles, habits, or conditioning, but intuitively you know that you have the spark, creativity, and tenacity to break free from the cycles that have shaped and defined your life for so long. Let go of any frustration you may feel though as this creates friction on your path ahead, instead find the wisdom and knowledge in your experiences and learn from the choices you’ve previously made. This is a time for focusing on the present moment rather than looking back and berating yourself for choices made or not made. February is a month to create a new intent and to let your dreams fly free…

Taurus

As you continue to explore the concept of happiness in your life, there is a sense that you are beginning to gain a clearer sense as to the tweaks and adjustments you need to make in order to establish more clarity when it comes to living the life you were born to live. Although you often come across as a passive soul, the fire in your belly burns brightly and rigorously, giving you strength, courage, and determination when it comes to standing in your own truth and acknowledging your own needs and priorities. Yet, happiness is more than this, happiness is not just about eliminating what makes you unhappy, it’s a force in its own right that needs to be cultivated and nurtured. Happiness is a state of being that comes from living your life more wholeheartedly as you create your own boundaries and listen more intently to your own heart and soul. In short, happiness isn’t something to go and get, it’s something to be, it’s a willingness to live in each and every moment with openness and compassion.

It’s hard for you as you bend and flex to accommodate the needs and wants of others, but intuitively you know that it’s time now to create a new storyline that brings more balance to all areas of your life. Take some time to live more consciously and listen to your inner self more instead of charging ahead trying to be everything to everyone. Take some time to breathe deeply and regain your perspective as you step beyond the ‘to do’ list and instead think about what makes your heart sing. February is a time to re-connect to the creativity and magic of your life as you look at the bigger picture and contemplate the paths you’ve walked, the path you’re walking and the paths you’d like to walk. Let your intuition guide you…

Gemini

As you seek out new ways to navigate the storms of life with grace and calmness, there is a sense that you are beginning to realise the importance of stepping more consciously into the present moment. You are a dreamer and a thinker, and your creative spark allows you to drift into the vast expanse of consciousness in order to try to make sense as to why things are the way they are. However, there are times when drifting doesn’t bring you clarity, but only more uncertainty, and these are the times when stepping into the present moment could help you to find your anchor and connect to the peace within your heart and soul. This peace isn’t always overly obvious, particularly when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, but it’s there; it’s always there. Of course, there are times when you feel so discombobulated that you just can’t see a way to connect to the peace within, but these are the times when you need it the most.

Try not to see it as an added distraction, but as a way of being that can help to transport you from chaos to grace. This is something of an over-simplification, but intuitively you can sense the distinctions. You are a wise being, and you are now realising that the challenges you’ve faced have enabled you to transform into something far greater than you ever imagined; you have become more than the sum of your experiences. Every experience matters, even the ones that don’t make sense have deeper meaning, but it’s time to look at these with fresh perspective in order to find a new path ahead. Stop over-thinking and over-analysing absolutely everything! You already know you can’t always find the answers to the many questions you have; sometimes, letting go and letting flow is the only way. Believe in yourself and let grace be your guide…

Cancer

As the energy within your heart and soul continues to lift and shine, there is a sense that you are beginning to see the bigger picture of your life once again. For a long time now, you have spent your time keeping on keeping on, trying to get from where you are to where you’re heading, without really having a clear goal or expectation in mind, just an urge to keep on keeping on. In many ways, you have shifted into autopilot in order to navigate the daily humdrum of life, yet running on the hamster wheel has never suited you, so there is a deep sense of lack and imbalance right at the core of your being as intuitively you want more from life. You are creative and vibrant, and the energy within you is yearning for new avenues of expression and new ways of living and being. Life isn’t just about keeping on keeping on is it? Intuitively you know this isn’t the case, but you seem stuck in a rut with this belief, and you have been finding it really hard to see how you can extricate yourself from the situation.

Sometimes, the harder you look, the less you see. Similarly, the more you keep on keeping on, the less you feel, sense or notice. February looks set to bring you an opportunity for some much-needed breathing space and whilst this might allow you to escape from the rut for a while, it’s a perfect opportunity for you to contemplate how you want to live your life from this moment on. When you feel bogged down, it’s easy to see challenges and brick walls, but when you let your vibrant intuition and creativity illuminate your heart and soul, you can start to see a new light rising over the horizon offering hope, adventure and a new way of living and being…

Leo

As you continue to look beyond the busy-ness of your ‘to do’ list and towards the essence of how you want to live your life, there is a sense that you are beginning to cultivate a deeper understanding of the difference between doing and being. Of course, logically you are well aware of the difference, but you are so often caught up in the lives of others that it can be hard to step beyond the busy-ness and towards achieving clarity when it comes to how you want to feel. Although this may sound confusing, the idea is to melt away the confusion, so you are less pulled about by the needs, wants, and wishes of others, and less influenced by your never-ending ‘to do’ list. Instead you are becoming content to feel your way through life, allowing your intuition to guide you. Life is so often measured by the things you do and achieve, and it can be hard to let go of this and instead focus on cultivating the warmth within your heart and soul as your passion, creativity and inspiration rise up and take centre stage.

As one of life’s ‘do-ers’ this is likely to feel quite challenging, but although you like to be busy, you are naturally deeply intuitive and extremely creative as well, and this side of your nature is longing for some freedom now. February brings an opportunity for you to re-set the balance in order to acknowledge your true priorities and connect more consciously to acknowledging what you truly want in life. Only you can know the answer, but it’s important to acknowledge as it’s a sign that you are re-connecting to your intuition as you re-shape and re-define your life from the inside, out. There isn’t anything for you to do, this is about ‘not doing’, as you step beyond logic and towards balance and joy…

Virgo

As you continue on your journey of self-discovery, there is a sense that you are beginning to dive deeply within in order to try to understand what makes you tick and why you do the things that you do. Although you are a contemplative, intuitive soul, there are times when you feel a sense of bewilderment when it comes to the choices you make and the paths you walk. Whilst this could be said for just about anyone, for you it’s more profound and distinct as there are times when intuitively you know you need to go one way, but you choose to go in the opposite direction. This is partly due to the influence of those around you, but mostly due to a layer of doubt within you that likes to question your intuition and be a bit rebellious. Of course, even when you’ve gone against your intuition, you’ve had some amazing experiences and wonderful insights, but it seems important that you start to explore the reasons why you seem to doubt yourself.

Whilst there is nothing wrong in ignoring your intuition, you are a wise and intuitive being, so it seems odd not to listen to your inner voice? This discord often throws a spanner in the works when it comes to being yourself and acknowledging all that you are, as it’s hard to capture a glimpse of your essence when you tend to ignore your inner world. Yet, without a deeper correlation between all aspects of your being, how can you be your true self? It’s time to embrace all that you are and to learn to trust your intuition as you are a vibrant and wise soul; in many ways you are a being of intuition as you have no edges – your soul reaches beyond infinity. Let go of the doubt with tenderness as it’s time to believe in yourself and set yourself free…

Libra

As you continue to gaze into the window of your soul, your realisation that happiness comes from a willingness to live your life as fully as possible has been something of a revelation for you. You have spent so much of your life trying to be the person you’ve felt you ought to be. Your beliefs and storylines have shaped the essence of your experience and there is a sense that you’ve felt an enormous pressure to do more, be more and achieve more, yet, all the while, longing for quiet, simplicity and being willing to accept the perfection of imperfection. The pressure you’ve placed on your own shoulders to ‘be better’ has mostly left you with a sense of lack, and this has undermined your creativity, passion, and spark, leaving you doubting your gifts and pushing away self-love and self-compassion as you’ve somehow felt ‘undeserving’. You are a complex soul and it’s impossible to untangle the complexity in a few lines here, but there is a need to let go of the ‘ought’s’ and ‘must’s’ now, changing your inner dialogue to one of more understanding and less judgement.

Of course, you have goals and aspirations, but don’t weaponise these as a way to beat yourself up for not doing more. It’s time to shift the focus away from what you haven’t done to towards the things you have, it’s time to shine the light of self-compassion and acknowledge that each day is ‘day one’ – what you did or didn’t do yesterday should not be a tool to judge yourself with. Let go a little, love yourself more and stop those ‘must’s’! You are a vibrant and beautiful soul, and it’s time to re-calibrate your inner scales away from self-judgement and towards self-love. Life isn’t just about what you achieve and the quest for perfection, it’s more about how you live and how you feel. It’s time for your soul to radiate brightly as you let your gifts flow free…

Scorpio

As you continue to explore new ways to expand your consciousness and live your life more wholeheartedly, there is a sense that you have been listening more intently to the music of your soul. Everyone has music, we each have our own tune that plays throughout the story of our lives. Mostly, this music goes unnoticed, but occasionally we catch a glimmer when we are feeling vibrant and connected. However, there is a sense that you have been longing for a deeper connection to your inner world, so finding ways to listen to the music of your soul has been a way to capture your true essence and explore your creative, spiritual, and energetic edges. Of course, intuitively you know you have no edges as you are an infinite being, but there is a risk of drifting off into infinity and losing your focus, so this is more about getting to know your true self and acknowledging what you truly want in your life, as you seem ready now to explore new landscape and re-define your purpose and sense of direction.

It’s time to breathe deeply and let the music of your soul rise up within you filling your heart with creativity and passion. Although every song is unique, there are commonalities, so whilst it’s important to celebrate your uniqueness, it’s also important to acknowledge the interconnectedness of life. Whilst you are still aware of the gap between where you are and where you want to be, the more you find peace with the music of your soul, the more you will realise that life isn’t linear, it’s not only about getting from a to b, it’s about living fully, willingly, and finding ways to thrive despite the uncertainty. February looks set to shift your focus towards the difference between living and thriving as you step beyond the treadmill and seek out a more conscious way of being…

Sagittarius

February looks set to be a month of opening up even more to living your life as wholeheartedly as possible. You are a vibrant and effervescent soul, over-brimming with ideas, possibilities, and enthusiasm; in essence you are like a bottle of fizz that’s been shaken a little and your energy is shooting off in many different directions. This might sound like fun, and it certainly brings you a plethora of different experiences in life, but it can also be exhausting as you rarely have time to pause to take a breath or re-centre. Whilst you certainly have the energy to live life on fast-forward, it seems important to discern between times to fizz and bubble, and times to be calmer and more reflective. Of course, you thrive on being busy and you love having a smorgasbord of pathways to discover at any one moment in time. However, maybe you need to ask yourself just how much of your ‘to do’ list is truly, absolutely necessary?

Less is more seems to be the focus now as you’ve been so used to being caught up in distractions and busy-ness that you’ve not taken any time to rest, reflect, and replenish. It’s rarely easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff when it comes to what’s important and what isn’t, but there’s a need to let go of clutter in your life as the free spirit within you wants the room to spread their wings and fly free. It’s hard to fly free with boxes and boxes of stuff (physical and metaphorical) being carried along. So, this is a time to let go, to know that creating balance will help you to navigate your path ahead. Whilst you will always fizz, bubble, and bounce, try to ensure that you are always using your phenomenal intuition and magnificent creativity as these will be your true guides…

Capricorn

You have been on something of a journey over recent weeks, months (even years); you have been aware of changes occurring on every level of your being, but they have, on the whole, been nebulous and beyond understanding. However, despite this nebulousness, you have sensed the need to continue on this journey as the winds of change have been gathering momentum for a long time. You have spent a great deal of your life trying to be the person you’ve felt you’ve needed to be, trying to be everything to everyone around you and often sacrificing your own needs and dreams in the process. Although you have done this willingly, over time you have realised the cost of this as your heart and soul have felt a sense of lack and this has brought you a layer of melancholy, a sense of what could have been…

Whilst you are wise enough to know that you could never truly know what could have been, intuitively you know that this nebulous shift is a result of you making some conscious changes when it comes to drawing boundaries, honouring your own needs, and listening to your intuition to guide you. You might not be one to upset the apple cart, but you also know the importance of listening to your inner world as this is the true source of happiness and joy. It’s therefore time to shift your focus towards living the best life possible, to shine the light of compassion within and to have the courage to explore unchartered terrain. It’s important to acknowledge that your dreams have never been lost, they’ve just been gathering dust as you’ve not had the time, or focus, to bring them to life. Until now! Although still nebulous, the winds of change have brought some momentum and courage, so pull back the curtains, grab the duster and let your dreams shine brightly once again…

Aquarius

As you continue to ponder and reflect on the life you’ve lived, the life you’re living and the life you’d like to live, there is a sense that you have made some big discoveries, connecting more consciously to the meaning of life, and gaining a clearer connection to your true essence. You have spent a great deal of time trying to make sense of life, your path, and your purpose, and although you are a visionary, there is a sense that your focus has often been on the gap between where you are and where you’d like to be. Whilst this is natural, it has often put you under immense pressure as you’ve felt scattered in many different directions at the same time making it hard for you to focus. As a result, you’ve sometimes felt lost, misunderstood, and overwhelmed with your gifts as you’ve not been able to work out how best to flourish and thrive.

In addition, there have always been things to see, do, be and achieve, and although you are naturally inquisitive, this has often brought you further confusion and left you in a spin. Yet, despite this confusion, deep within the core of your being, you have always had a sense of the greater purpose of your life; it’s been woolly and nebulous at times, but you’ve always felt the inklings of ‘something more’ and it’s time to turn towards this more wholeheartedly now in order to seek out a clearer sense of direction. You are nearing a new chapter, a time to shed some of the clutter on all levels of your life, and a time to think about what you truly want. What makes you happy? What energises you? What depletes you? Take some time to look at the bigger picture and the finer details of your life and let your intuition lead the way…

Pisces

You have spent a great deal of your life trying to make sense as to why things are the way they are. You have explored the world within you and gazed deeply into your heart and soul as you’ve opened up to your strengths and gifts. This hasn’t been easy for you as you often see yourself as a passive force that drifts along with the currents of other people’s lives. However, intuitively you know that this perspective isn’t an accurate reflection of your exceptional wisdom, courage, and power, but it’s somehow easier to defer to the default setting of ‘drifting’ as it makes for an easier life! Or does it? More recently you have found yourself on new terrain as you have discovered more about yourself and your gifts than ever before, making it hard to deny or resist your phenomenal presence. This has left you in something of a conundrum as intuitively you know that true balance and joy comes from embracing your gifts, so denying them is denying yourself an opportunity for a more enriching life.

It seems important to ask yourself why you’re holding back from exploring unchartered terrain and embracing a new way of living and being. You are a vibrant, creative, and intuitive soul, your inner light shines brightly and just about every cell of your being is generous, loving, and compassionate. February looks set to invite you to begin the process of shedding the load of misplaced self-beliefs and to instead embrace your true essence as you contemplate what you truly want from your life. Such a process takes courage and vision, but you’re ready now to set yourself free in order to find more balance, harmony, and joy in every nook and cranny of your soul. As you cross this new threshold, take some time out to rest as this will help to re-ignite your passion and creativity as you redefine your life from the inside, out.

Sarah Jane Grace

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November 2023 Astrology Forecast

November 2023 Astrology Forecast

By Sarah Jane Grace

Posted on November 3, 2023

 

 

After a storm, when the rain stops and the winds ease, but before the birds start singing once again, there is a brief moment in time where everything seems to stand still. It’s a bit like the moment in-between an in breath and an out breath, where we are doing neither one nor the other. It doesn’t last long, and so few ever notice it, but it has the power to transport us into a different dimension of time and space, as the more we focus on the moment, the more it seems to expand into our hearts and souls.

It’s so easy to become caught up in the 24/7 busy-ness of modern life and this can leave us feeling disconnected and isolated from the magic of the world we live in. Living behind the closed curtains of life helps us to keep on keeping on, but it stops us from living spiritually, intuitively and creatively. We often find we just don’t have the time or energy to even notice these moments, let alone consciously step into them. Yet, we need this connection, otherwise we lose sight of the bigger picture, as well as ourselves along the way.

It therefore seems more important than ever to take the time to notice where we are and to pay attention. I had the joy of walking (well, rolling!) through an ancient yew tree grove. As I sat there, I started to see beyond the obvious and saw the silver threads of light flowing out of me up into the tree above. This ancient yew was cleansing me, and like reverse rain, the light was flowing upwards leaving me feeling lighter and brighter. I felt at one with the tree, and in that brief moment, I connected to the tree, offering healing and love in process. It made me realise that I want to live my life with all of my nature, not just a part of it. Yet, for most people walking through the yews, it was a walk, nothing more.

It’s so important to connect to the pauses and to truly see the magic of the world we live in, from the birdsong, the spider weaving a magical web, to the stars in the night sky. It’s our willingness to connect to this bigger picture that has the power to bring us hope, unity and love.

It’s time for each of us to choose to live life more wholeheartedly and to find connection in the things that unite us rather than focusing on the things that divide us. We are each unique individuals, there is no ‘one size fits all’, never will be. So, celebrate that individuality and find joy in the kaleidoscope of uniqueness that we live in.

It seems we are once again experiencing something of a ‘collision of moment’s’, a time where it feels like everything is happening at the same time and it can be hard to take a breath. It’s as though we are somewhere in-between where we were and where we’re going, both individually and collectively. We can feel as though we are in both places at the same time, but some feel as though they are in neither. It’s a confusing cacophony of thoughts, experiences and shifts, and this collision of moments seems more powerful than before, many layers of emotion are being peeled away including pain, grief, and anger. This is a painful yet cathartic process, but also deeply challenging for many as the lifelong habit of repressing difficult emotions can lead to pressure building. Intuitively we know we need to go with the process, but it’s understandable to see why so many try to resist. Yet, in the long run, resistance doesn’t work, so we can end up pushing against the currents, feeling isolated and alone.

There are so many of us feeling lost, so many seeking love, compassion, and connection. It’s therefore so important that we each try to reach out to others and to find ways to unify and unite. Although the cracks and division are all around, there are still threads that connect, we just have to consciously choose to look for them and become one with them.

It would be understandable to seek out retreat from the chaos, but as is so often the case, the only real way is through. Whilst we live in confusing times, it is a part of our story, and it has the power to shape and transform our lives.

So, we each need to be a conscious part of this journey, to connect to those in-between moments, the spaces within spaces in order to find wisdom, courage and compassion.

For now, and as always, I wish you all kinds of wonderful.

With love,

Sarah-Jane

Aries

As you continue the process of letting go on all levels of your life, there is a sense that you are re-shaping and re-defining your sense of self at the same time. As a result, you are beginning to understand yourself, and your motivations, on a much deeper level and you are realising just how much of your life is a repeating pattern formed of outdated beliefs and cycles. Of course, you’re human, and it’s human nature to follow familiar paths, but you seem ready now to break free from the old in order to begin a new chapter in your life. It can be hard to step beyond habits and cycles, particularly when they’re not clear or well-defined, but intuitively you have a good sense as to what you need to do as you no longer want to feel stuck and tethered. You have reached a stage of your life when being true to yourself is deeply important, as you want to focus on your true priorities (your ‘I really want and need this’ list!) and explore your inner world.

Truth, creativity, and spirituality all take centre stage throughout November as you find new ways to let your compassion and spark flow freely and without reservation. It’s time to express your exuberance and energy with self-belief as you are no longer prepared to spend time simply keeping on, keeping on. Whilst there will inevitably be things to do that don’t fill you with joy, as life admin is unavoidable, but when you step back to look at the bigger picture, you will start to find context to the routine, and see beyond to the path of joy. Intuitively you know it’s time to prioritise your own needs more and to acknowledge that life isn’t just about what you do for others, it’s also about living your very best life. You matter; believe this now and set yourself free…

Taurus

As you continue to go through a chapter of powerful awakening, there is a sense that you are beginning to feel a deeper connection to your heart and soul. You spend so much of your time trying to be everything to everyone else and this can leave you feeling drained and depleted in so many ways. Although you are a generous and giving soul, there sometimes needs to be more of a two-way flow, and whilst it’s not about ‘giving to receive’, there are some around you who simply ‘take, take and take a bit more’. Of course, ultimately it’s your choice as to whether you continue with this, but you seem ready to stand more firmly in your own power in order to re-establish your boundaries and your priorities.

You have spent so much of your life bending and flexing to accommodate the needs, wishes and whims of others, but unless you acknowledge your own needs and dreams, this process is unlikely to ever be deeply fulfilling for you. In other words, there has to be balance, and this sometimes has to come from you standing firm and say ‘No!’ if needed. You are a feisty earthy soul, and your strength is phenomenal, so this should be a walk in the park for you, but there is a sense that your connection to your inner power has faded away over the years as you have given so much to so many, but this connection isn’t lost, so shine a light within and consciously choose to seek out more balance in your life. It’s time to listen to your intuition more, to acknowledge your gifts and to realise that you matter. It’s so easy to get lost in the daily distractions of life, but try to take some time out over the weeks ahead to re-connect to your heart and soul…

Gemini

Finding new ways to thrive and flourish continues to take centre stage throughout November as your willingness to gaze deeply within has enabled you to find more clarity, insight and understanding in connection to the choices you make and the paths you walk. You have spent so much of your life trying to be the person you’ve felt you ought to be, and it is only more recently that you have found joy in being the person you really are. On some level, everyone tries to fit in as it’s human nature to want to be a part of ‘normal’, yet intuitively you know that there is no such thing as normal, and it’s being unique that ultimately brings you the capacity for true joy in life. Yet, the way of individuality is often a challenging one as it means walking an unfamiliar path and consciously choosing to be ‘different’. However, no two souls are alike, so in truth, we are all ‘different’. It therefore seems important to re-frame how you see your individuality and to focus on the threads that bring connection and commonality, rather than on the aspects that keep you ‘separate’ from the masses.

Yes, you are unique, but there is also an innate need to belong, and there is room for being unique in belonging – you just have to connect to your phenomenal creativity to realise this and to find your own way to joy. So, this is a time of connection as you discover a new pathway to being you; try to stop over-thinking and over-analysing so much, accept that there won’t always be answers to the questions you have in life, and seek out connection, unity and belonging, as it seems important now for you to find peace on all levels of your life. You are a vibrant soul and it’s time to shine…

Cancer

As the winds of change continue to gather momentum, it seems that you are beginning to think more deeply as to what you truly want in life. For a long time now, you have been running on the hamster wheel, keeping on keeping on, and trying not to think too deeply about the bigger picture. It’s not that you’ve been actively ignoring the bigger picture, but it’s just been easier not to engage with it too much as your dreams and priorities often feel like an indulgence that you simply don’t have time for. This might sound like an exaggeration, but when you close your eyes and connect to your dreams, you can sense just how much you have lost touch with your creativity and energy. Your inner twinkle is still sparkling, you just have to turn towards it rather than keeping your back to it. In essence, it seems that you spend so much of your time keeping on keeping on because that’s how you get from a to b, that you have stopped thinking about how to get from a to be (being your true self).

At the end of the day, the choice is yours as to how you live your life, but there is a sense that your soul is yearning for more space and freedom to explore, meander and create. Without even realising it, you seem to have grown so used to the hamster wheel that your time, energy, and focus is on turning the wheel, rather than stepping off, finding your feet, and taking a big, deep breath of life. Life is for living; it’s for expanding your boundaries and seeking out new terrain on all levels of your being. Let your inner light shine brightly in order to illuminate your strength, courage, and vibrancy as this is your time to turn towards what you truly want in life…

Leo

As you continue to connect to the quiet spaces within your heart and soul, there is a sense that you are realising just how much of your life has been shaped by ought’s, must’s and should’s. Of course, this could be said for most souls, but there is a sense that you have given so much of yourself that you have lost sight of your true strength and resolve. It’s within these quiet spaces where insight and illumination reside as they can show you the path to living a richer, more fulfilling life. Whilst there will always be things to do, people to see and places to go, there is a need for this to be more on your own terms now. Although you are a fiery, creative, and passionate soul, you seem so easily caught up in the currents of other people’s lives. This is understandable given your fluidity, but puzzling given your strength and fire. It seems you have become weighed down trying to be everything to everyone, but ignoring your own needs at the same time.

Your tendency to give so much is admirable, but you already know the importance of giving to yourself as well. Intuitively you know this, but sometimes a gentle nudge in the ribs acts as a reminder! It’s time to make some changes and to let those quiet spaces within bring you both insight and wisdom as to how to re-balance all areas of your life. It’s time to acknowledge that it’s possible to re-shape and re-define your life in order to live more in accordance with your true essence. The more you re-connect to your passion, creativity and inspiration, the more you will realise the need to step beyond those ought’s and must’s, as you need more freedom now as you stop focusing on where you feel you need to be and instead focus wholeheartedly on where you are…

Virgo

Life is shaped by a series of moments that are often random, incongruent, and seemingly unconnected. You are gifted in being able to see both the finer details and the bigger picture in life, so you can often see these moments as both individual and collective, but you can also see the threads that weave in and out, connecting random moments and highlighting patterns and beliefs. In essence, you have the ability to see the tapestry of life from every angle. This is quite a gift, but it can also feel overwhelming at times as it’s not always clear if you are looking at the finer details or the bigger picture, as the bigger picture always has a bigger picture as it’s a part of the infinity of time and space. However, when you take a deep breath and bring your attention to the present moment, the overwhelm fades away bringing you both insight and wisdom.

There are moments in your life that have been extraordinary and special, there are some moments you try hard to forget, but there are many many more that sit in the bracket of ‘mundane’. Of course, this is the case for most people, but it seems important for you to acknowledge this as it is often these mundane moments that act as foundations, helping you to weave your creativity and wisdom into new avenues and pathways to explore. So, although the mundane often feels tedious, it also has the power to bring you context and insight, as it allows you to find distinctions between the routine and the extraordinary, helping you to open up to embrace even more ‘extraordinary’ into your life. November looks set to be a month for you to step back a little in order to contemplate your true priorities and reflect on your dreams as you re-shape and re-define your life from the inside, out…

Libra

November looks set to be a month for exploring the pauses in your life: those spaces within spaces where you are in-between an in breath and an out breath, where you are doing neither one nor the other. Of course, most of the time you’re not even aware of these pauses, but they have the potential to bring you important insights and wisdom. It is hard to captivate the true power of these spaces, as it’s so nebulous and hard to define, yet the silent gaps in the buzz and throng of modern life allow reflection, beauty, and creativity to flow. In a way, this is similar to present moment awareness, like watching the setting sun or seeing a bird soaring in the thermals. Yet, it goes deeper than this, as the more conscious you are of the spaces, the more you can tune into them and regain your balance and perspective. Life often feels as though it is moving at a million miles an hour, your head moves even faster in a cacophony of thoughts.

Living life in the fast lane can leave you feeling out of balance, but it also has the potential to highlight the pauses and inspire you to breathe more deeply into life. When you consciously step into a pause, your creativity ignites and your ability to think outside of the box magnifies. In short, the more you focus on the pauses, the more you will find ways to join them up and expand them, enabling you to channel your energy towards your dreams and priorities. It’s easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of life, but the spaces will help you to focus and re-align your heart and soul. This is a time to be creative and to find the self-belief to live your very best life. Take a deep breath and let your gifts flow free…

Scorpio

Cultivating self-belief and stepping beyond the busy-ness of everyday distractions both continue to take centre stage throughout November. You have spent a great deal of time listening to the inner critic that constantly whispers in your ear leaving you feeling as though you have no choice but to live your life in accordance to the wants, needs and whims of others. At the same time, your inner critic creates self-doubt when it comes to acknowledging your dreams and expressing your true essence. There are many reasons your inner critic acts this way, and whilst it can feel frustrating, it’s important to know that your critic is only trying to help and support you. Of course, this conditioning started many years ago, so it seems time to turn towards your inner critic with love and to reach out, showing your inner critic that there is a new way to live. Yes, this carries risk, but everything in life is uncertain. So, it’s time for you to tap into your courage and creativity in order to step onto a new path in life. Try not to fight your inner critic, instead take their hand, and reassure them, let them know that you are stronger when all of the different facets of your being come together as one.

As November progresses, it’s time to let go of the everyday distractions of things to do, people to see and places to go and instead start to focus on the things that are truly important. It’s time to realise that your ‘to do’ list is mostly comprised of things that don’t really matter that much: some are there out of habit, and some seem to belong to others. At the same time, some are present because it’s easier to have these as goals rather than taking a chance on reaching towards your dreams. Believe in yourself and let your intuition guide you forwards…

Sagittarius

You have always been something of an adventurer in life, seeking out the paths less travelled and finding joy in the nooks and crannies of life. In order to flourish and thrive, you need variety, spontaneity, and an opportunity for growth, as these help to give you a sense of purpose. Yet, whilst this certainly resonates on many levels, there is a sense that when it actually comes to stepping into unchartered terrain, you are quite cautious and reserved. Your heart and soul yearn for freedom, but your head errs on the side of caution as you doubt yourself and wonder if you have ‘what it takes’ to truly be free. So, in many ways this is something of an internal struggle, but it obviously impacts all areas of your life as you hold back from your vibrant, passionate, and creative essence, preferring to keep it under wraps rather than shining brightly. Why? You are gifted and talented, and you have built up a wealth of knowledge and wisdom over the years allowing you to navigate the inevitable twists and turns in life with courage and skill.

It seems time to find a way to let your inner adventurer and freedom seeker have some room to breathe more deeply into life as to resist this side of you diminishes your essence. Intuitively you know you need to let your gifts flow freely and whilst life has offered you more than your fair share of challenges, try not to let this hold you back from grabbing hold of the moment and making the most of now. Life isn’t a straight path, it meanders and twists, potholes and blind corners are scattered along the way, along with the odd fallen tree, dead end and flock of sheep blocking the road. In other words, live for now; embrace the moment to be your true self. It’s time to live as wholeheartedly as possible…

Capricorn

As you continue to find ways to ride the ebb and flow of life, there is a sense that you have gained a great deal of wisdom and insight when it comes to the choices you make and why you make them. You love to be the person others turn to, you thrive when supporting those around you and even though there are times when you feel as though you’re not sure where you end and where others begin, this doesn’t stop you from giving, giving, and then giving a bit more. It’s quite hard to articulate, but there is a need deep within you that yearns for an opportunity to turn your attention within for a while in order to re-connect to your own needs and your truth. Truth comes in many shapes and sizes, and truth is unique to each individual as we each experience life differently. However, over time, your sense of truth and sense of self has faded as you have given so much of yourself to others.

You intuitively know that life isn’t just about giving to others, it’s also about giving to yourself as well. You are a wonderful, magical, and intuitive soul, and you are deeply aware of the multi-layered and multi-faceted nature of existence. It’s time to start re-connecting to your inner world and stepping beyond the ‘keeping on keeping on’ of everyday life in order to acknowledge your creativity, intuition, and innovation. You are a wise being and your intuition knows no boundaries, so why not use these more? Why not turn within and acknowledge your own needs in order to re-align how you live your life? This can help you to make sense as to why you make the choices you make, and it will also help you to listen to your soul as it guides you forwards towards a new and exciting chapter in life…

Aquarius

You have spent a great deal of your life trying to seek out insight and wisdom, trying to understand why things are the way they are. You are a deep thinker, and your consciousness is expansive, so your questioning often goes further and deeper than most would ever comprehend. As a result, you often gain a unique perspective which shapes and defines all aspects of your life. Of course, you have spent a great deal of time trying to make sense of the different facets of your being and trying to unravel any inner knots you have discovered along the way. There is a part of you that is on an almost constant mission to seek out understanding and although this can be illuminating, it can also at times be tiring as you never truly switch off. Sometimes it’s within the quiet moments where inspiration and intuition reside, sometimes it’s the ‘not looking’ that brings you answers. This isn’t to say that you should change how you live your life, it’s just a nudge to remind you of the power of stillness and of the need to not push quite so hard.

Life doesn’t have to be a constant quest for forward movement; it can also involve pauses and opportunities for reflection. Although you yearn to keep learning, try to find the wisdom in letting go a little, and seeking out the magic of ‘not doing’. See these moments as a chance to re-align and review your path ahead as you are constantly changing and evolving so it makes sense that your destination changes as well. It’s time to shift your focus slightly as you think about the bigger picture of your life; you are nearing an important crossroads, so you need to be clear about where you are heading and why. Life isn’t just about chasing rainbows, sometimes the real joy comes from becoming the rainbow…

Pisces

There are times in your life when you feel as though you are in a little wooden boat being carried along with the currents of life. Yet, at the same time, you can also feel as though you are in a little wooden boat, fully stocked with supplies and anchored close to the shore. The boat that drifts represents how you often perceive yourself – being carried along by the currents of other people’s lives. The anchored boat is more of a reflection of your free spirit and creativity, anchored because you so often feel as though you are unable to be your true self. These two images represent a powerful dichotomy in your life, a sense of powerlessness and drift, and a sense of repression and being tethered. In some ways you know you can’t be doing both, but intuitively you know that it’s perfectly possible to do both as this is your lived experience! However, your perception matters as you often feel as though you drift along even though you create the currents, and you frequently feel anchored and unable to explore pastures new even though you are in the boat and can lift the anchor anytime you choose.

Of course, this little boat represents the hopes and dreams that are still waiting to be acknowledged. Even though you keep the boat fully stocked with supplies, unless you up-anchor, the boat will continue to represent ‘what could be’ rather than ‘what is’. In essence, it seems time for you to make some important choices, to realise that you are in the driving seat of your life and rather than feeling powerless and tethered, acknowledge that you are only tethered (anchored) because you choose to be. The boat is calling to your heart and soul to discover a new way of living and being. Stand in your power and have the courage to explore pastures new.

Sarah Jane Grace

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October 2023 Astrology Forecast

October 2023 Astrology Forecast

By Sarah Jane Grace

Posted on September 2, 2023

 

 

As the wheel of the year continues to turn, it’s hard to comprehend that we are already three-quarters of the way through 2023. On one hand it has flashed by in the blink of an eye, but on the other hand it has felt heavy and slow. Many of us have found ourselves in a kind of stasis: a nebulous and ill-defined space of waiting. Like most waiting rooms, there is little comfort or joy to be found, just an eagerness to get from where we were to where we want to be. Yet, perhaps this misses the point, maybe the real learning is to be found in the very space we often see as temporary?

The pace of evolution has quickened for so many over recent years and many have entered a state of incubation, a deep conscious process to let go of old beliefs, roles, and ideas. There is a powerful need to let go of past conditioning in order to re-connect more willingly to the kaleidoscope of pure energies as they weave in and out of life. Incubation is hard, it’s transitional and often lonely, and we can feel pressured to continue ‘keeping on keeping on’, but yearning for quiet, space and time to let the process unfold in its own time and in its own way.

Of course, when we do find ourselves with space (whether within our hearts and souls, or in other areas of life), there is often a desire to fill it. Yet, space is important, it has great value and it’s often within these spaces where true wisdom and creativity reside. However, space can be uncomfortable as it means allowing distractions to float away and stepping back from the humdrum 24/7 buzz of modern life. Space is needed to facilitate transformation, and it’s within the space where we can allow ourselves to re-shape and re-define our lives.

Life has been unquestionably challenging for so many over the last few years, although we can sense we are on the threshold of a new way of living and being, we cannot immerse ourselves within this as we still have the old to process, release and set free. Sometimes this is a conscious process, but mostly it’s from the unconscious, and this is why creating and nurturing space is so important as we each need to allow the process to happen.

Just like planting a seed in the ground, it doesn’t turn into a tree the next day; it takes time. In the same way, it takes time to peel back the masks, façades, and layers we all have in order to connect to pure essence. The process of allowing can be challenging as it means acknowledging our faults and imperfections, it means loving those aspects of ourselves that we resist, deny, or even detest. It’s only by opening up to the truth that we can each step into a new way of living and being.

The cycles of life can be confusing and overwhelming at times, but they can also bring us hope as the wheels always turn. From darkness comes light, from pain comes the capacity for joy. Perhaps it’s the context each brings the other that enables us to make sense of the cycles we each walk? Intuitively we sense the need for the wheel to turn, but we also feel in the nebulous state of incubation as we wait, watch, process, release…

It’s a bit like being in-between here and there, not quite nowhere, but somewhere in the middle that lacks shape, structure, and definition. Of course, it’s hard to feel comfortable in such a space, but intuitively we know it’s necessary as we cannot evolve unless we shed the layers we no longer need. These layers are unique to each soul so there is no instruction manual or guidebook; we each have to find our own way. This can be lonely at times, but this is a process we need to go through now.

As a result, life feels chaotic and uncertain, and many of us feel an almost constant stream of shift (with and without the f!). We can feel like we’re on the verge of something new, only nothing happens. Frustration builds and this brings to the surface old patterns and beliefs that need clearing and releasing. Endings come and go, but we discover that renewal doesn’t only come from accepting endings, it comes from opening up and allowing the process of evolution to unfold. So, it’s hard to know how to act or how to be as everything is up in the air.

One thing seems clear: we each need to go deeply within in order to seek out ways to live more simply and more richly. As we release the pain, beliefs and experiences that have shaped and defined our lives, we may feel as though we are locked in a sound-proofed room, but we are not alone. We are never truly alone. Of course, it can be so hard when we feel as though we are standing in a crowd of people, but feel lonelier and more isolated than ever before, as though we don’t speak the same language, but this is part of the process of transformation. The more we let go, the more we realise that we move beyond language and connect in new ways which are, as yet, without real definition.

There is a strong need for quiet, a need to withdraw in order to take stock and reflect. We can’t completely escape the busy-ness of life, but we need to find as much breathing space as possible.

Connection is important though. Understanding and compassion, acceptance and grace bring us together and can help each of us through even the darkest of nights. Sometimes it’s not the obvious souls that bring us unity, it’s not about words or commonality, just a sense of kin. None of us are islands, we each need to connect.

For now, and as always, I wish you all kinds of wonderful.

With love,

Sarah-Jane

Aries

As change and shift continue on every level of your being, and in every aspect of your life, there is a sense that you are entering a powerful chapter of re-assessment and re-focus as you unravel the ‘to do’ list of your life and work out your true priorities. Over the years, it’s easy to accumulate so many ought’s, must’s, should’s and wants, and it’s rare to take the time to sift through these to sort out the wheat from the chaff. Some of your long-term dreams are hard to let go of but you have grown and evolved so much, they just don’t seem to resonate well with you anymore. Although there is a sense of obligation to stick with your dreams, intuitively you know how important it is to set them free if they no longer connect to your heart and soul. Sometimes the act of letting something go is profoundly challenging, but unless you let it go, how can you make space for new dreams and plans to surface?

So, the more you review your ‘to do’ list, the more you are realising just how much clutter you’ve collected over the years. Everyone does this, it’s just that you now have this amazing opportunity to sweep the decks and focus on your true priorities rather than leave them languishing on the list, buried underneath a whole heap of ‘stuff’ that no longer resonates. Of course, there will always be responsibilities and duties that you’d rather avoid, but this reshuffle and cleanse is more about your innermost dreams: the things that make your heart flutter and soul shine brightly. October is a month for you to focus on your inner world and to re-connect to what brings you joy. Whilst you will always be the rock and support for others, it’s time now for you to honour your own need more. So, no more ‘to do’ list, change it to ‘I really want and need this’ list….

Taurus

As the winds of change continue to gather pace and momentum in all areas of your life, there is a sense of eager anticipation within you as you have felt stuck on the precipice of change for such a long time. Yet, at the same time, there is an air of reticence that the wheels of life continue to turn, and you are having to deal with yet more change. It’s difficult to juggle both of these as they appear to be at polar opposite ends of the spectrum in life, however it’s important to find a way through and encourage the reluctant side of your nature to at least meet the more exuberant side halfway. Inner unity looks set to be a powerful theme over the weeks and months ahead as you take some time to acknowledge why the reluctant side of you exists and find ways to support this more fragile side of your essence. It’s easy to charge through life, keeping on keeping on, but there is a need for you to find a deeper level of inner cohesion to ensure that every aspect of your being is onboard with the choices you make and the paths you walk.

This might seem like a strange observation, after all, you go wherever you take yourself, but at the core of your being is a collection of threads that weave together to make you whole. When one or several of these threads are not in sync then you can feel unfocused, fatigued and out of sorts. Whilst you are determined and often push through when life feels heavy, it’s time to instead look within and acknowledge the imbalance so you can start to make some changes. You are on the edge of a powerful awakening, so the more you can honour your true essence, the more you will realise just how much potential you truly have…

Gemini

Gazing through the window deep into your soul has been a central theme over recent months as you have felt a yearning to get closer to your true essence. There’s a sense that you have grown weary of the ‘chitter chatter’ of life: the pedestrian, unnecessary clutter that seems to fill up every day, leaving you little time for ‘quality’ when it comes to doing the things that really matter to you. Of course, a great deal of this ‘chitter chatter’ is of your own making, so there is a need for you to become a bit stricter when it comes to managing your time, as well as leaning into the discomfort of saying ‘No!’. Defining your boundaries is an important part of this process as you need to be able to establish a clear sense of yourself in order to find a way through the inevitable ‘chitter chatter’ of everyday life.

Whilst you can never completely escape the many things to do, people to see or places to go, the more structure and shape you can create in your life, the more you will realise the need to prioritise and to carve out some quality time each day. This doesn’t have to be hours, in fact just five or ten minutes can make a difference if you are spending that time on self-care or enhancing your well-being. Some well-placed breathwork can help you to re-centre and re-balance, bringing focus and calm. You need to find your own strategies, but the need to re-shape and re-define your life is important now as you are on the brink of another chapter of change. Change is inevitable, but how you approach it can prove revolutionary. You have spent so long trying to seek answers to the many unanswered questions in your life, but it’s time now to shift the focus towards what you already know and build on this to find new ways to live, breathe and expand…

Cancer

As you find yourself once again standing on the threshold of change, there is a sense that you’ve reached a powerful and important realisation. You have always been intuitive and much wiser than your years, but there has been a level of resistance within you when it comes to change, particularly when it’s changing something you don’t want changed. This realisation is connected to a shift towards wholeheartedly accepting change and acknowledging its constant presence in your life. This might not sound like much of a shift as you have always handled change when it’s come your way, but this shift is towards consciously opening up to change and letting go of the urge to fight it. Of course, there are times when you need to stand firm, but when you become more tuned into the ebb and flow of the cycles of change, you become less affected by them because your powerful intuition guides you through.

Although you are turning towards intuitively accepting change, there is still some work to do on how your head manages it as there still seems to be a stark difference. You often think and over-think, wanting certainty where there isn’t any, and seeking clarity from the unknowable. There is a need to find ways to bring together these two aspects of your being into a more cohesive whole in order to better navigate your path ahead. Your intuition is phenomenal and it’s important to embrace this more, as it’s your guiding light through even the stormiest of times. You might want to build foundations made of rock, but you know it’s not possible as nothing in life is ever certain, change is a constant and ever-evolving force. So instead of pushing against this, go with the flow as this will set you free and transport you towards a brand-new way of living and being…

Leo

Seeking out the quiet spaces within your heart and soul continues to take centre stage throughout October as you contemplate what truly makes you happy in life. It’s easy to go through each day, knowing what you want and what you need, maybe even having a sense of what brings you joy, but the over-riding need to keep on keeping on with all of the necessities in life often obscures the view within, preventing you from having a clear focus when it comes to happiness and joy. It’s not that they are out of reach, just out of focus as you simply haven’t had the time to gain a clear sense of how to nurture and nourish these qualities more in your life. Of course, being your true self is important as this is how you flourish and thrive, and this is how you connect to your dreams and priorities, but there is more to life than this, there’s a need to consciously choose to cultivate happiness; to decide that it’s a primary goal for you. It’s like many of the things we strive for in life, we need to set an intent in order to bring the goal into view. From there, we can plan and find ways to bring the goal to fruition.

It’s easy to focus on the gap between where you are and where you’d like to be, but it’s time to see beyond the gap and look towards where you are now. Focusing on the gap shines a light on a sense of loss or incompletion as it highlights all that you’re not or all that you’ve not yet become. Whilst it can act as motivator, it can also lead to feelings of being ‘less than’. So, shift the focus towards all that you already are, focus on joy and cultivate happiness. Although this won’t magically transform your life, it will help you to connect to the things that truly and wholeheartedly make you happy…

Virgo

As you continue to make some positive changes in your life, there is a sense that you are beginning to unpick and unravel some of the knots and tangles within. Knots and tangles form within everyone as an inevitable part of life, some people never notice, some choose not to look, but you have always been willing to acknowledge every aspect of yourself. In some ways, unravelling these inner knots and tangles feels like an opportunity to re-use the threads to create a brand-new tapestry, one that reflects your true essence and creative spark. Of course, it’s been challenging at times to look so deeply within, as you often place your personal expectations and goals high up on a pedestal, so your exacting, perfectionist standards can leave you ‘wanting’ when it comes to acknowledging aspects of yourself that have knotted or tangled along the way. Yet, it’s an inevitable part of life, so instead of feeling like you must do better, it’s important to realise that life isn’t about chasing perfection, it’s about finding joy in the here and now.

You are not a superhuman, you don’t wear spandex and glitter, you are you and it’s time to realise just how wonderful that is. So, instead of trying to be someone you’re not, be yourself and love yourself for it. This isn’t to say you should give up on dreams or goals, but it’s more of a nudge that life doesn’t begin only after/if you achieve these goals, life is for living now. There is a clear distinction between having goals in life and actually living your life. There is a risk that goals always remain goals as you get on with the business of living. It’s time to incorporate your goals into each day, and to start embracing life more wholeheartedly in each and every moment. You are a wise, empowered, and creative soul, and it’s time now to embrace all that you are…

Libra

The need to breathe deeply continues throughout October as you find new ways to re-shape and re-define your life. You have spent a long time finding your centre and trying to find ways to create more balance and harmony on every level of your life. This is still a work in progress, but there is a definite sense of shift within you. Breathing deeply has enabled you to ground yourself more, it has helped you to de-stress, but it has also given you an opportunity to step back from the hurricane in your mind in order to find stillness and clarity. As you well know, your inner hurricane is a reflection of your phenomenal mind and your ability to think at a million miles an hour. So, whilst your hurricane feels tumultuous and challenging, it’s actually your source of power and inspiration. Yet, there are times when the hurricane takes over and takes you away from your intuitive, spiritual core, and it’s so important to give this side of your nature the freedom to flow. Yes, you are a wisdom being, but you are also a creative, spiritual and intuitive being as well.

All of your different parts matter, as they enable you to see the bigger picture, inspiring you to step beyond the four walls of your everyday life and stride towards unchartered terrain. You are on the periphery of a potent and significant period of change, one that feels exciting and exhilarating, a sense of adventure and new beginnings. Despite this, there is also an air of discontent, as your time spent breathing deeply has made you yearn for stillness rather than change. It therefore seems clear that you need to realise that breathing deeply is a life strategy, not just a temporary way to re-focus, and the more you spend time breathing and connecting to life, the more you will realise that your beautiful hurricane and your creative gifts will guide you forth with courage, strength, and belief…

Scorpio

Challenging and hushing your inner critic has rarely been an easy task for you as the voice in your ear often berates you for not doing enough, trying enough or being enough. Although you know this voice comes from your own consciousness, it’s still been hard to transform this into something more wholesome and life affirming as you have grown so used to giving yourself a hard time. October shines the light of self-compassion even more brightly to inspire you to step beyond the storylines that have shaped and defined your life for so long. Of course, everyone has storylines, as that’s a part of being human – we carve out many beliefs and ideals based on our interactions and experiences. Whilst most of these storylines are positive, some are less so and can turn into a vehement inner critic that can grind you down over time. Intuitively you know you are doing enough and trying enough, but this voice can sometimes drown out the voice of reason. It’s time now for the storyline to change as you make peace with your inner critic and find a new life-affirming inner voice to support you.

Self-belief is a force to be nurtured and nourished now as you start to find new ways to re-connect to the core of your being as you re-write your inner language, and start to connect to some more positive re-enforcement. This isn’t the same as affirmations (although if these help, then brilliant), it’s more about changing the language you use from harsh or judgemental to loving and understanding. Stop feeling you’re not good enough or not trying hard enough and start to focus on your achievements (however small), notice the positives! As a fluid soul, the story of your life is obviously heavily entwined with others, so it can sometimes be hard to know if a particular storyline is yours or someone else’s, but take a deep breath, re-centre and let your incredible intuition guide you…

Sagittarius

‘Let your truth find its own way’ is perhaps the most apt phrase for you for October. It’s hard to list all of the reasons for this, but you have reached a significant crossroads in your life, particularly at soul level, and you have started to delve deeply within your heart and soul to explore the concept of truth and what it really means to you. This may seem odd, after all, the truth is the truth, but is it? After all, we each have filters and beliefs, so the truth becomes unique to each individual. Of course, this isn’t about irrefutable facts, it’s about how you live your life, your dreams, and your gifts. Your truth is your essence and sense of self. You have spent such a long time trying to be the person you felt you ought to be and needed to be, but have resisted diving deeply into your own essence. There are multiple layers of reasons for this, but intuitively you know why you do what you do. Yes, you are a complex being, but even complex beings have the power to simplify, re-shape and re-define.

So, it’s time to change some of these beliefs now as there’s a need to live more wholeheartedly and to let your gifts flow freely. Life is for living and for making the most of every single day. No one can know what’s around the next corner, so instead of procrastinating or trying to be the person you feel you should be, it’s time to be yourself; it’s time to embrace your truth. It can be hard for you to let go and trust the process as the need to understand and rationalise is strong, but let your intuition guide you and know that this is your time to shine brightly. Take a deep breath and connect to the words: ‘let your truth find its own way’ and you will have all the guidance you need…

Capricorn

Having the courage to be yourself continues to be a central theme throughout October as you start to make some important decisions as to what’s truly valuable in your life. There has long been a deep perception of discontentment between your dreams and the duties/responsibilities you have. It’s as though your heart wants to dance, embracing your gifts and going with the flow, but your head is very firmly focused on duty and keeping on keeping on. It can be hard to see any possible way to bring these two forces together, but they are both a part of you so do exist side by side. It’s time to find some new ways to bring them together in a more balanced way to enable you to stop feeling as though you’re always carrying the weight of the world by having so much to do, see, be and achieve. Life isn’t about being the ‘best’ you, it’s about living each day as fully and as wholeheartedly as possible.

Let go of some of those ought’s and must’s, and know that it simply isn’t possible to continue trying to keep everybody happy all of the time. In your attempt to take care of others, you often downgrade or dismiss your own needs, and this is the source of your layer of discontentment: intuitively you sense the imbalance, but still find it so hard to honour yourself more. This needs to change! Stop being so stubborn and realise that your needs matter. Yes, stubbornness can be a strong trait when it comes to pushing on with life, but sometimes you need to let it go and think about what you truly want and need. Take a moment to step back and see the bigger picture as there’s a need for you to shift the balance of your life towards a more balanced and wholehearted way of living and being. In short, it’s time to live the best possible life…

Aquarius

As you continue to re-shape and re-define your life from the inside, out, there is a sense that you are beginning to see yourself and your life with fresh perspective. It’s as though you have temporarily stepped back from your everyday life to look at the bigger picture and this has shown you where you’ve been, where you’re heading and where you are now. In some ways, there is a sense of surprise as you see how much you have meandered from the path you’ve felt you ought to be walking, but despite this, it seems clear that you have grown and evolved so much more than you imagined possible. Sometimes it’s the meandering that brings the most insight and wisdom, and it has helped to facilitate this period of transformation. You seem ready now to explore new avenues and pathways, stepping into unchartered terrain and having the courage to step away from the path you had so carefully mapped out for yourself.

You have realised the true value is in the journey rather than the destination, as it’s along the journey where you have the space to evolve and explore the unknown. You are a wise and vibrant soul, and by giving yourself the freedom to flourish is a gift that will continue to inspire you to seek out new horizons in life. Whilst many of these horizons are within your heart and soul, they have the power to bring you a true sense of balance and a deep feeling of peace. Try not to push too hard to understand why things are the way they are, sometimes you need to trust the flow and let your intuition guide you. In addition, try not to feel disappointed if you drift off-course, see it as an opportunity for growth. Savour every step of the journey and feel gratitude that you are on the verge of a brand-new adventure…

Pisces

You have always been shaped by the ebb and flow of the currents, often sensing the vastness of existence and the inherently unknowable nature of life. There are times when you have felt overwhelmed with this insight, but it has also been a richly rewarding connection as it has brought you wisdom and strength, even during some difficult and challenging periods of your life. Your fluidity, creativity and intuition can sometimes feel hard to contain or channel, but it’s the free-flowing nature of your essence that allows you to explore the depths of your true potential. It’s easy to become lost in all of this as your essence is so vast and hard to define, but it’s this undefinable nature that brings you your creativity and intuition. Over-thinking this could tie you up in knots, so let your intuition guide you through the inevitable uncertainty of life and inspire you to ride the waves in order to flourish and thrive. Your inner power is formidable, and your intuition is phenomenal, so trust these to guide you through the ups and downs; more importantly, let your gifts inspire you to become even more self-aware and awakened as you think about your path ahead.

Although you are a complex soul, you long for a simpler, but more enriching way of living and being. You find modern life quite oppressive and pressured, pushing against your innermost values and ideals. Whilst you are unlikely to be able to escape from it all completely, it seems important to make some changes, so you have the time and space to breathe and re-balance whenever you need to. Your heart and soul need space for quiet and reflection as you’re simply not build to sustain a continued fast pace of life. So, try to carve out time each day for yourself, even a few minutes will help bring you some balance. It’s time now to let your wisdom be your biggest strength.

Sarah Jane Grace

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