Inspired By True Events – January 26th starts the Chinese New Year, the year of the Earth Ox. Each of the 12-year cycle of animals is designated with one of the Chinese five elemental signs; metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. This year it is Earth and harbors such qualities as thoughtfulness, stability, and most of all patience: The year of a patient Ox. The Ox also represents the origin of humanity.

I’ll revise, this is the year of the patient hug and kiss for humanity.

Aquarius (1/21-2/19) Your personality dictates that you are a natural humanitarian. This is not only your month, but will be a most prosperous year for you. Keep your thoughts open to the new world approaching us and you will get back even more.

Pisces (2/20-3/20) Be sure you remain in a constant state of hope and humility – you will always be rewarded.

Aries (3/21-4/20) You are very skilled in the art of looking through an optimistic eye – be sure not to close it!

Taurus (4/21-5/21) Love with your heart, not only with your mind. Love is long overdue, it will come soon as you are an Earth sign.

Gemini (5/22-6/21) Your hidden talents will soon be revealed. Keep your heart open to receive.

Cancer (6/22-7/22) Put one foot in front of the other and soon you will be on the road toward success

Leo (7/23-8/22) The secret to getting what you want is to just get started. Earth sign, get off the couch and just do it!

Virgo (8/23-9/23) Your intuition is always correct. Your gut will always point you in the right direction. Don’t always go with the flow.

Libra (9/24-10/23) Be confident that the universe is guiding your life. Decide what you want to do and go for it!

Scorpio (10/24-11/22) The family that plays together, stays together. Create many meaningful memories with notable activities.

Sagittarius (11/23-12/21) You have a deep admiration and appreciation for the arts and music. You have always been a renaissance being.

Capricorn (12/22-1/20) If you change your thought, you will change your immediate future. Earth sign, know that you are the one in charge of your destiny.  

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Sagittarius (11/23-12/21) Daily affirmation: “Today I will give to myself and understand that it is completely healthy and powerful to receive from myself.” Goal: Take a personal time-out to do something you have wanted to do but haven’t made a priority yet.

Capricorn (12/22-1/20) Daily affirmation:“Today I will be more focused on my money issues. If I want more, then I have to be clear and determined that I will get to where I want to be to earn it.” Goal: Get empowered about your finances and realize that you are in control.

Aquarius (1/21-2/19) Daily affirmation:“Today I will make more time for my loved ones which will make them happier, make me happier, and our relationships stronger.” Goal: Set at least 30 minutes aside today to create a bonding experience.

Pisces (2/20-3/20) Daily affirmation:“Today I will exercise my right to exercise. Being active is key to maintaining mental happiness and stability.” Goal: Even if you can’t make it to the gym (or don’t like it there), take a longer walk with the dog or work out at home. Keep on moving!

Aries (3/21-4/20) Daily affirmation:“Today I intend on creating a positive goal out of something I might have been confused about – maybe something I have been avoiding.” Goal: Write out a positive, clear plan with a deadline to make this goal a reality.

Taurus (4/21-5/21) Daily affirmation: “Today I will get out on the “right” side of the bed and know that the day will proceed the way I want it to. I am in charge of my day and will make it a positive one.” Goal:
Keep a positive attitude and enjoy life more.

Gemini (5/22-6/21) Daily affirmation: “Today I will take a moment to listen to what others have to say. I will slow down and listen so I can better communicate with others.” Goal: Increase intimacy in your relationships, and deeper friendships.

Cancer (6/22-7/22) Daily affirmation: “Today I will practice harmony with those around me even when situations around me could lead to an altercation.” Goal: Maintain patience and peacefulness. Don’t let traffic get the best of you.

Leo (7/23-8/22) Daily affirmation: “Today I will confront challenges head on without fear. Fear holds me back and confronting it makes me stronger.” Goal: Know that confrontations can be engaging and heated without involving a quarrel.

Virgo (8/23-9/23) Daily affirmation: “Today I will have more gratitude to those around me and I will admire other’s input and strengths.” Goal: Take time out to say a hearty “thank you” to at least three people today and really mean it.

Libra (9/24-10/23) Daily affirmation: “Today I will remind myself that I am human and I am not perfect. I will accept and love who I am and others will follow suit.” Goal: Give yourself two or more props for any job well done!!

Scorpio (10/24-11/22) Daily affirmation: “Today I will accept the art of simply receiving even though it might be difficult to receive without trying to give it back.” Goal: Practice saying, thank you for being so thoughtful and then be at peace with accepting. Remember, significant others take pleasure in
pleasing you.

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November is my birth month, which means working through more impending changes as well as working through the dreaded, you know, birth trauma. Anxiety is normal at this time of year and we have enormous reflections to ponder. Remember this: Change is good, exciting, enticing, and filled with what I love most – possibility. Let change into your life and be ready to trust that our future can be whatever we choose. Happy Birthday to me and fellow Scorpians!

Scorpio (10/24-11/22) Maintain an even keel while the world around is in hurricane mode. Stay grounded with your feet firmly planted and know that you will not falter. You have two choices, either be extremely present in the moment and enjoy this time, or let it pass you by.

Sagittarius (11/23-12/21) Navigating the next few weeks will prove you can truly trust your decisions. Be confident with your current path. Having doubts is normal, just trust that it will most certainly work out for the best.

Capricorn (12/22-1/20) Don’t let your cautious nature get the best of you when you come to a decision in your love life soon. You can overcome your insecurities by exclaiming the mantra, “I am now able to let love into my life”! Meditate on those words at least 70 times every morning.

Aquarius (1/21-2/19) Career changes are ahead for you this month. While any type of change can make you feel like you’re walking on a tightrope try to embrace this change, then life will unfold the way you want it to.

Pisces (2/20-3/20) After spending the last month waffling you may be tempted to put on those familiar blinders again. To find the clarity you have been missing stay focused on your path and it will come
into focus.

Aries (3/21-4/20) You always need a good challenge in your life to feel fulfilled, but seeking one out might distract you from what
you truly want. A good challenge for you is to initiate a change within yourself! Making a fresh start may take you to exactly where you
want to be.

Taurus (4/21-5/21) Practice reciting, “patience is a virtue” over and over again. You have been quick in temper lately thanks to the obstacles you have been dealing with in your latest career or physical move. Be more even with your emotions and not so reactive, and this transition will proceed with true ease.

Gemini (5/22-6/21) Some choices are easier than they seem. Remember that those choices are your own and that you cannot control anyone else, only how you react to them. It might seem hard, but come to your decision about your loved one sooner rather than later.

Cancer (6/22-7/22) Time to get off that rollercoaster ride. Choose to make better decisions for yourself this month. Go socialize, practice self-care. That will be vital for a healthy, strong you. One door closes, 30 more open!

Leo (7/23-8/22) That weight on your shoulders has gotten awfully heavy and, in case you were wondering, it’s time to shake it off. Release the burden by being dramatic, let it go, and the chips will fall where they may. Hey, at least they won’t be on your back anymore.

Virgo (8/23-9/23) Being so logical and realistic has made your life easier, right? Nope. This month lose the logic and embrace your irrational emotions…you may be surprised by the outcome.

Libra (9/24-10/23) Changes within your personal life have proven that you have made solid choices. Stay the course and know that you have all the reassurance from the Universe and that yes, you are of sound mind, body, and spirit. 

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It ought to be easy, ought to be simple enough. A man meets a woman and they fall in love, but this house is haunted and the ride gets rough, and you’ve got to learn to live with what you can’t rise above if you want to ride down in through this tunnel of love – Bruce Springsteen, Tunnel of Love

I’ve always believed that the energy of love is out there and as my very good friend Nina told me this past weekend, “It shouldn’t take extraordinary amounts of work to make it happen.” I now see that she’s absolutely right. Too much work means too much weight on your back. Excuses are made and patterns are formed. There is a new dance you are moving to and if it seems like you aren’t going with the flow, but tripping over your partner’s toes, you might want to reevaluate who is leading. Make sure it is not your agenda that you are loyal to and be loyal to enjoying your present. 

Leo The Lion
July 23 to August 22

Another birthday is here! You have been running amuck for the past few months, so take time now to place your feet firmly on the ground. See where you are and all you have accomplished over the last year and revel in your present status. You might not have everything that you deeply desire, but you are well on your way to
achieving it!  

Virgo The Virgin
August 23 to September 23

Your relationship this month has been extremely trying on you. You have been battling with whether or not to continue down your path or not. If it means compromising more than what is reasonable, check with good friends to see if departing might be in your best interest. Take advice from solid friends and not those whose shoes you would not wear.  

Libra The Scales
September 24 to October 23

You may have been wondering if your potential partner is the one, or if there is someone better out there for you. This most certainly is tragic, and these thoughts will inevitably get you nowhere. There is no perfect person. By thinking that way you will sabotage this and every potential relationship you are in.  

Scorpio The Scorpion
October 24 to November 22

You may have been feeling as though you have been riding The Cyclone roller coaster in Coney Island lately. You are headed up, up, up and away with your feelings, only to be dropped at the zenith. Your heart is now in your throat and you can’t breathe. Well, you can. Take a minute to regroup. Your expectations are getting in the way of your present. You need to be here now in order to get what you want in the future.

Sagittarius The Archer
November 23 to December 21

To you, relationships are based on friendship and not just intimacy. You and your probable lover have been great friends for some time now and you might be wondering if you should take the next step. Past experiences may put you at an arm’s length from jumping into that love pool one more time with a friend, but rest assured, you will never know unless you dive right in!

Capricorn The Goat
December 22 to January 20

You have always been self-sufficient and truly independent. This very well might just be the cog in your relationship machine. Allow someone to show you that they care about you in the ways that you care for yourself. Having too much pride will keep you from  the kind of love you have always desired. I know you know this, but if you don’t open up to the fulfillment of accepting other’s good nature, you will never be satisfied.

Aquarian The Water Carrier
January 21 to February 19

Desiring intimacy the way you have always thought it might be requires an act of faith on your part. You must be able to give it to yourself first in order to understand what it’s all about. You have been in many relationships that have lacked intimacy, which is why they ultimately didn’t work out. You know the meaning of the word intimacy, but you really need to know what it feels like. This month, try to be clear with the definition and feel it, or at least try to. Once you accomplish the understanding part, your relationship will be all the better for it! 

Pisces The Fishes
February 20 to March 20
You are way too sentimental and romantic. That might be fogging your clarity within your current relationship. The person you are currently with gives you every reason why you should question your partnership. You may have a distorted view of reality. Take off those rose colored glasses and look through a pair of bifocals. Look down low and you will find that the truth is staring you in the face!

Aries The Ram
March 21 to April 20

This month your true love has been turned into a reality! For you, it may not be a person, but rather a personal accomplishment. Congratulations to you for turning fantasy into a reality. Sometimes love can show up in many different forms, so for the time being, focus on your attributes and not another’s.

Taurus The Bull
April 21 to May 21

Your jealousy has been out of control lately. It has been the thorn in your side and not necessarily your mate’s. He / she has not noticed your behavior as of yet. You keep it well hidden indeed. Keep in mind that once you open Pandora’s box, it is very hard to close it. Emotions will escalate and disappointments will endure. Don’t let this one get away. Nip your anger in the bud and chalk it up to a learning experience.

Gemini The Twins
May 22 to June 21

You have surrendered to your partner long enough. Maybe you have been biting your tongue and allowing yourself to “go with the flow” too much. I’m here to say enough is enough, be true to yourself. People often respect that more than just keeping your mouth shut. And most importantly, you will respect yourself more in the long run.

Cancer The Crab
June 22 to July 22

Your sense of humor has carried you through the last couple of months. Now it’s time to pack your bags and start a new journey. Yes, in case you were wondering, it is time for you to get out there again and find what you desire. You are finally clear on what you truly want which has taken you a while, but now you are ready! 

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