Rama is the star of the ancient Hindu epic story, the Ramayana<\/em>. I love him! He\u2019s one of my favorite legends! His heroic journey isn\u2019t fueled by a greed for power or personal glory. Unlike 90 percent of modern action heroes, he\u2019s not pumped up with anger or a lust for vengeance. Instead, he is animated by a sense of sacred duty. Against all odds, and in the face of bad behavior by weird adversaries, he acts with exemplary integrity and calm clarity. During your upcoming exploits, Aries, I invite you to be inspired by his exalted and unwavering determination. As you proceed, ask yourself, \u201cIs this in rigorous service to my beautiful ideals? Are my decisions and words in alignment with my deepest truths?\u201d Be motivated by devotion as much as by hunger. Aim not just for novelty and excitement, but for generosity of spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Mexican festival of La Noche de R\u00e1banos\u2014Night of the Radishes\u2014giant radishes are carved into elaborate altars and scenes. Humble roots become fancy art. I think you\u2019re engaged in a metaphorically similar process, Taurus: sculpting with uncommon materials. Something you\u2019ve regarded as modest\u2014a small breakthrough or overlooked strength\u2014is revealing unexpected value. Or perhaps a previously latent or indiscernible asset is showing you its neglected magic. Celebrate your subtle but very tangible luck. Take full advantage of half-disguised treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Zen archery, the aim is not simply to hit the target. Instead, it\u2019s to align one\u2019s body, breath, mind and bow so fully that the arrow releases itself naturally and effortlessly. It shoots itself! I would love for you to adopt this breezy attitude in the weeks ahead, Gemini. See if you can allow an evolving project, relationship or vision to reach a new maturity, but not through pushy effort. Rather, trust life to bring you the precise guidance exactly when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In ancient Rome, the priestesses known as the Vestal Virgins tended an eternal flame. They never let it be extinguished, not even for a moment. Their devoted focus on nurturing the fire was both a religious practice and a symbol regarded as essential for the well-being, prosperity and survival of the Roman state. I propose, Cancerian, that you engage in your own version of Vestal Virgin-like watchfulness. Assign yourself the role of being the keeper of a sacred promise or resource. What is it, exactly? Identify this repository of spiritual wealth and dedicate yourself to its sustenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In medieval Europe, pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint James in Spain often wore scallop shells. These were badges to signify they were on a sacred path in quest of divinely inspired transformation. The shell also had practical uses. It was a scoop for food and water, underscoring the humility and simplicity embraced by wayfarers on the road. I invite you to acquire and wear your own equivalent of this talisman, Leo. You have begun a new chapter in your self-perception, and life is asking you to proceed without pretense. You don\u2019t need definite answers. You don\u2019t have to rush to the end of the journey. The becoming is the point. I hope you seek out inspirational symbolism and generous companions to help nurture your brave transformations. (PS: Your best conversations may be with people who will lovingly witness your evolution.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In ancient Greek drama, the peripeteia<\/em> was a term for the moment when everything turns. The pivot doesn\u2019t happen through force, but through the revelation of what was always true. I see the coming weeks as your peripeteia<\/em>, Virgo. There may be no fireworks or grand announcements. Just a soft spiraling crackle that signifies a realignment of the system, a cathartic shift of emphases. Confusion resolves. Mysteries solve themselves. You might say, \u201cOh, yes, now I see: That\u2019s what it all meant.\u201d Then you can glide into the future with a refined and more well-informed set of intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In coastal Portugal, there\u2019s a lighthouse called Farol do Cabo da Roca. Built on a cliff where land ends and the Atlantic Ocean begins, it marks the westernmost edge of continental Europe. We might say it\u2019s a threshold between the known and unknown. I believe you will soon be poised at a metaphorically similar place, Libra. An ending is at hand. It\u2019s not catastrophic, but it is conclusive. And just beyond it are shimmers, questions, and a horizon that\u2019s not fully visible. Your job is to finish your good work, even as you periodically gaze into the distance to see what\u2019s looming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I Invite you to channel the spirit of Kali\u2014not in her form as the destroyer, but as the fierce liberator. She has the power to burn away stagnation, neutralize the poison of old lies, and slice through illusion with a sword of compassion\u2014and so do you. I believe you are ready to sever a bond that has secretly (or maybe not-so-secretly) limited you. Don\u2019t be afraid of the emptiness that results. It may appear to be a void, but it will quickly evolve into a fresh sanctuary. Into this newly cleared room, you can pour your strongest longings and most rebellious love. What are the wildest versions of your truths?<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some early maps of the cosmos, Sagittarius wasn\u2019t just an archer. Your sign was symbolized by a centaur with wings: part horse, part bird, part god. I bring this to your attention because I suspect your own hybrid nature is extra wild and strong these days. A part of you wants to roam, and a part wants to ruminate. A part wants to teach, and a part needs to learn. How should you respond to the glorious paradox? I say, don\u2019t force harmony. Let contradiction become choreography. Maybe liberating joy can arise through a dance between apparent opposites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Sardinia, there are tombs carved into rock called Domus de Janas\u2014\u201chouses of the fairies.\u201d People once left offerings there to court the help of beings they couldn\u2019t see. They truly believed that fairies are real and can exert effects in this world. In modern times, fewer Capricorns actively consort with invisible presences than any other zodiac sign. But I hope you will take a short break from your usual stance. Mysterious and mythic influences are gathering in your vicinity. You\u2019re being nudged by forces that defy explanation. What do you have to lose? Why not have fun making room to be delighted and surprised by miracles and wonders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thou shalt embrace the confounding contradictions, Aquarius. That\u2019s the first commandment. Here\u2019s the second commandment: Thou shalt caress the tricky incongruities. Third: Thou shalt whisper endearments to the mysterious ambiguities and invite the mysterious ambiguities to whisper endearments to you. Fourth: Thou shalt rumble and cavort with the slippery paradoxes. Commandment number five: Thou shalt chant spicy prayers of gratitude to the incongruities, paradoxes, contradictions and ambiguities that are making you deeper and wiser and cuter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In early medieval gardens, there was sometimes a space called the hortus conclusus<\/em>. It was a walled sanctuary that protected plants and herbs from harsh weather and predation by animals. It comprised a microclimate and provided a private, peaceful space for contemplation, prayer and study. Sometime soon, Pisces, I would love for you to create your personal equivalent of a hortus conclusus<\/em>\u2014even if it\u2019s metaphorical. You will harvest maximum benefits from surrounding yourself with extra nurturing. The insights that would come your way as you tend to your inner garden would be gently and sweetly spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Homework: What\u2019s crucial for you to learn next? <\/em>Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you missed Rob Brezsny\u2019s Free Will Astrology last week, no worries. <\/em>Find it here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Author Rob Brezsny offers insights for all signs of the horoscope in his weekly Free Will Astrology column.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14789,"featured_media":20166865,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[10381],"tags":[226,227,16162],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\nTAURUS (April 20-May 20)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CANCER (June 21-July 22)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n