 Horoscope with Lilith
This week's Libran Mercury and Venus appear well intentioned, but Scorpio Sun and warlord Mars in the sign of abrupt surprises pack a secret punch. Retrograde Jupiter in Cancer amping fear-driven insecurity to the max polarises the human community towards the soul-shrivelling dog-in-the-manger stinginess so expertly modelled by our own manikin minister - or the compassionate attitude that good things come to those who give.
The seeds of war live in us all, and until we open our arms and hearts to our own shadow-selves we keep seeing them Out There - in the system, the Taliban, the gnomes of Zurich, corporate greed, terrorist cells, anthrax manufacurers. Honestly acknowledging our own most despised and denied sides gives us the courage and authenticity to stand up and affirm the kind of world we want.
Aries: The impatient Aries shadow insists on doing everything its own way… Inviting self-motivation to a join a greater cause - Thy will, not my will - builds fearlessly courageous trailblazers whose swiftness in cutting to the chase disintegrates unnecessary complications.
Taurus: Taurans' dark side gets literally stuck in the rut of material-world concerns… But when it trusts the light lasting beyond physical reality, this strong earth connection stabilises chaos and shows others how to enjoy life's abundantly laid banquet table without becoming attached.
Gemini: Gemini's bad Twin can be unreliable, inconsistent, superficial and fickle… But only because this lightweight's job is being a human internet: making connections, collecting, memorising, collating and communicating information. When it's hunted and gathered, make Taking Care Of Business Twin take over.
Cancer: Watch the threat of losing something they love turn nurturing, tender-hearted, understanding Cancers into tough-shelled tyrants manipulating their scary pincers. Soothe this ruthlessly insecure morsel of seafood by making it feel safe and cared for, assuring it of your everlasting love.
Leo: Leos secret vice is thinking they're better, more special and more deserving than everybody else. Once they replace this myth with the genuine snowflake uniqueness of each human being as a spiritual equal, Lions teach by example how to rise above petty-mindedness into larger-heartedness.
Virgo: That critical perfection devil overdoing it again in your mind's torture-mall? Over an excellent lunch, explain that while it may not be apparent, most things are fine without your fixing them - which fortunately frees you both for whatever really needs your attention.
Libra: Libra's ugly face is a militant aesthetic snob, judging books by their covers, disapproving of anything unstylish or not nice. Redeem this squeamish, effete elitist with the challenging job of bringing if not loveliness, at least meaning, to life's most desperately unacceptable events.
Scorpio: Strong-willed Scorpio's shadow is intensely dominating and controlling. But acknowledged and enlisted in the compassion battle against ignorance and fear, these warriors ignite the creative fires of passion to burn more brightly during our earthly journey.
Sagittarius: Sagittarian's shadow is the rash, tactless, boastful blarney artist. But welcomed to hear the wise words spoken in silence by your authentic inner voice, this free radical responds with honesty, optimism and good-natured humour that encourages others not to take themselves too seriously.
Capricorn: Pessimism and depression are Capricornian bete noirs. But like Jacob wrestling the angel, their hidden gifts bring depth and strength - the Capricornian persistence and discipline to distil life's difficulties into responsible and practical, down-to-earth spiritual wisdom.
Aquarius: Aquarian minds are so busy envisioning the future their shadow self is devastatingly unaware of their own and other people's people's emotions and feelings. Bring this cold ghost into the touchy feely warmth of the human community you're Out There channelling for.
Pisces: The flip side of Pisces sensitivity makes you easy prey to overwhelming, seemingly insubstantial anxieties… Making fear your friend rewards you with the empathy necessary to heal others, the non-judging understanding that there are many ways of relating and many different versions of the truth.
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