Inner Space February 2014
by
Eric Francis
Aries
(March 20-April 19)
You
may find yourself drawn into social environments, though I suggest spending
only as much time there as it takes to meet your objective. That might include
meeting the person you were “supposed” to meet, having one conversation, making
a cameo, or hanging out in the back room during your own party. Be aware of
group dynamics, and conscious when you're in their midst. You have deeper
pleasures awaiting you than those you can have in public, hence the social
realm is merely a means to something better, and that something better is the
thing you want. Part of creating it involves setting up the environment for it
to manifest; the idea that comes to mind is containment, a kind of world apart.
Make sure your home is prepared, with various libations, soft lighting, clean sheets,
phones disconnected, suitable music—and then go with the flow.
Taurus
(April 19-May 20)
Your
charts indicate unusual progress in your career, though real success lies in
being a positive influence on people around you and on the creative flow.
Understand how choices and actions turn into consequences, and how to create
better outcomes; be proactive and vigilant. Remember, it’s not all about you;
in connecting with that, you may discover a realm of personal satisfaction
you've never felt before. Many people fear having to “give themselves up” to be
part of something larger, though if that's true, there is some other problem.
Your current astrology is about fully engaging who you are, within a context.
Using your sense of perspective to see that context, you may feel like a
visitor, to this situation and to the world. The nice thing about being a
visitor is exchanging a sense of ownership for a sense of stewardship. I think
you will like it.
Gemini
(May 20-June 21)
Your
chart indicates the possibility of an authentic breakthrough or success,
particularly where your creative and work life intersect. You could discover a
bold sense of purpose. However, if you are not 100% impeccable in
communication, it will come back to you. Keep people updated about what in your
life influences them. Also, be careful about yielding to doubt and changing
your mind. Change is in the nature of the universe and you have a mental state
that's constantly on the move. However, you will benefit from consistency
through any phase of doubt. Trust your original intentions and honor your
original commitment, at least through the Mercury retrograde (February 21-March
17). You may have the sensation of swimming upstream during this phase, or
meeting inner resistance; the real rewards are on the other side, if you give
yourself the gift of consistency.
Cancer
(June 21-July 22)
Some
of the most appealing people you meet this month will resemble you the least.
As a Cancerian, you treasure familiarity. I suggest placing an enhanced value
on what is different and interesting, sidestepping any urge to make a “permanent”
bond with someone. The wheel of your life is spinning quickly, and there's no
telling where it will stop. This is a good time to value your freedom of
movement and freedom to choose. Leave your options open—particularly if you
feel pressured to make a decision you don't feel right about. It's not always
obvious when these kinds of influences are applied, or when we're falling for
them; pay careful attention. Leave some options open for the near future, when
more options are sure to manifest. You'll discover you can have worthwhile
experiences in the moment, without clinging to them.
Leo
(July 22-August 23)
Don't
be too hard on yourself, and make sure you depend on others as much as they
depend on you. They are willing to help, but don't expect them to read your
mind. Be clear about what you want and need. This may bring up interesting
emotional dynamics, including whether your environment really is friendly, and
if you can trust people. The thing to watch out for is projection: for example,
ascribing your own fears to someone else. You may need to be vigilant about
claiming what you own, so you can be clear about who others really are and what
they are offering you. If anything gets in the way of an authentic exchange,
check for projection. If you can keep this boundary clear, an unusual alignment
that happens around the 10th may represent a meaningful turning point in how
you experience relationships.
Virgo
(August 23-September 22)
The
planets are aligned to reveal how much someone in your life means to you,
despite challenges in the relationship. The situation looks like the perfect
setup for healing, though if you miss that point, you may find yourself in an
unnecessarily complex situation. It will be helpful if you use your intuition
and anticipate someone's needs in advance—or remember where they are coming
from. It's not up to you to fix anyone, but it will serve both your purposes
and theirs if you hold open the space for their emotional process. By offering
your empathy to someone you care about, you're learning to offer it to
yourself; you cannot give what you do not have. In this situation, trust is a
meaningful form of empathy, including allowing someone to change their mind
without you feeling they are trying to deceive you.
Libra
(September 22-October 23)
Your
creativity may be in service of something besides your personal creative
aspirations. From the look of your solar chart, that could work as a way of
deepening your talent, establishing yourself professionally and as a way to
express yourself. You play a pivotal role within a group structure; your
devotion guides others through challenges. This is a situation where the more
you put in, the more you will get back. If you are aware of how there are
certain challenges inherent in human nature, you will see the way those
challenges can be resolved through creative thinking. Your ideas are ahead of
the curve, and I suggest you not hold back. Say what you're thinking. Be clear
when you notice a problem, even if you don't have a solution; mere
acknowledgment will set the group mind into motion. But that's not enough; make
sure you follow through.
Scorpio
(October 23-November 22)
You're
headed for a passionate month. The sign Pisces, one of the sources of pleasure
in your life, is filling up with planets, which will reach a peak in the coming
weeks. You may find yourself taking emotional and erotic risks you've only
dreamed of. This is a healthy, creative place to hang out. I would caution you
about one thing, though: No two humans ever agree on everything. It's up to us
to find common ground. Willingness to listen and understanding where someone
else is coming from will help. The pleasure you may share in this time of your
life is a luxury and a privilege, though some would say it's a basic human
need. These things all may be true, and you can still offer your life to the
improvement of the human condition, starting with the people you care about the
most.
Sagittarius
(November 22-December 22)
What
you think and how you feel are related. Listen to your thoughts and feelings
and you'll get closer to your personal truth. Reaching that level of awareness
will make it easier to get along with others; honoring your inner reality increases
your capacity for intimacy. Once you have an inner dialog going, it is easier
to set priorities in both your inner and outer worlds. You are in contact with
a significant professional goal, although you may doubt your ability to fulfill
it. As the astrology develops, it appears and then disappears from your radar.
This goal may seem to fade away, though that's an illusion; I urge you to focus
on it even when it's not a priority. Part of the relief of not having it annoy
you is the feeling of not being up to the task—I assure you that is not true.
Capricorn
(December 22-January 20)
You
have a rare opportunity to tidy up your finances and take a step toward
increased revenue from your profession. The tidying up is a matter of
intention, discipline and structure. I recommend anyone serious about earning
money from professional activities get a professional accountant. Money flows
toward structure and purpose; this is a time to focus your purpose. What you
are doing seems to require planning, as well as cooperation and the cultivation
of a niche market. It also depends on the involvement of friends or associates
with more experience than you. To benefit from that knowledge, open the side of
your mind focused on learning toward a specific goal. This is a new method of
gaining understanding, one that may make you feel submissive to your subject
matter for a while. I would rate that as a positive development.
Aquarius
(January 20-February 19)
Remember
what is most meaningful to you. Love is an active process, though what you
crave is love in action. This is not a magical process, but a human experience
of making your way through an uncertain world; it's the opposite of taking
things for granted. In this spirit, failure is a means to success. Willingness
to make mistakes is a key element of 'correct action' that leads to a wholesome
destination. You love ideas, though fully engaging in being a creature of
blood, flesh and feelings is essential to your participation in the human
family. Spirit is our home, though you are an incarnation, and that has a
purpose—to embrace the complexities of existence rather than avoiding them.
You've probably thought of this before, though in my reading of the planets,
now is a poignant moment for getting it from theory to reality.
An
unusual alignment is gathering in your sign, which indicates a special time in
your life. Find a balance between going with the flow and guiding yourself
toward the destinations you choose. Mars, Mercury and Chiron in your sign are
saying focus on what and who you want and what you want to create. For a while
you may feel you are merely fantasizing, or asserting yourself into an
unresponsive energy field, but don't fall for that. You're in a very workable
environment, with lavish resources available. Rather than getting caught in the
intentions of others, take what they say under advisement without obligation.
By the time the Sun ingresses your sign on the 19th, you will feel the strength
of your presence on the planet, and recognize that you're a force to be
reckoned with.
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