Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
JULY 1, 2009
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"Aren't we privileged to live in a time when everything
is at stake, and when our efforts make a difference in the eternal
contest between the forces of light and shadow, between togetherness
and division, between justice and exploitation? Oh, be joyful
that you are a warrior in this great time!
"Will we rise to this battle? If so, we cannot lose, for
rising up to it is our victory . . . If we represent love in the
world, you see, we have already won."
- Doris "Granny D" Haddock from her 93rd birthday speech
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week beginning July 2
Copyright 2009 by Rob Brezsny
FreeWillAstrology.com
CANCER (June 21-July 22):
The ancient Chinese sage Lao Tse said, "People of the highest
caliber, upon hearing about Taoism, follow it and practice it
immediately. People of average caliber, hearing about Taoism,
reflect for a while and then experiment. People of the lowest
caliber, hearing about Taoism, let out a big laugh." Now
substitute the words "your splashy new ideas" for "Taoism"
in Lao Tse's quote and you'll have your horoscope for this week,
Cancerian. For added punch, remember what he said in another context:
"No idea can be considered valuable until a thousand people
have laughed at it."
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
Nietzsche's dictum might be useful for you to keep in mind right
now, Leo: "If it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger."
Since I'm very sure that the turbulent waters through which you're
navigating will not kill you, I'm looking forward to all the ways
this journey will upgrade your confidence and enhance your power.
But there's more to be gained, beyond what Nietzsche formulated.
It's also true that if it doesn't kill you (which it won't), it
will make you wilder and kinder and smarter and more beautiful.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
According to my projections, you will not, in the coming weeks,
meet a dark, secretive stranger who'll play you like a violin.
Nor will you be lured to the warehouse district after midnight
to pick up the "missing stuff." And I highly doubt that
you will be invited to join a cult that's conspiring to seize
political power following the events of December 21, 2012. No,
Virgo. Your fate is far more mundane than that. In fact, it's
more likely that you will soon meet a bright, forthright stranger
who will play you like an accordion. You will be drawn to a convenient
location at midday to pick up the "missing stuff." And
you will be invited to become part of a group that has the potential
to play a significant role in your quest for meaning in the coming
years.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
For years, I've remembered most of my dreams every night, so
I'm good at spotting trends. And one of the themes that has arisen
recently involves you Libras. Last week, I dreamed that three
of my Libra friends were pole vaulting at the Olympics. Four nights
ago, I dreamed that my two favorite Libran astrologers were rappelling
up a skyscraper. Last night, I dreamed that four Libran celebrities
-- Mahatma Gandhi, Gwen Stefani, Sacha Baron Cohen (a.k.a. Borat),
and Kate Winslet -- climbed a gold ladder to a cafe on a cloud
where they drank magic coffee that made wings sprout on their
backs. So what's going on? Is my subconscious telling me that
it's prime time for you to raise your expectations and upgrade
your goals? Do my dreams mean you should rise above the conventional
wisdom and rededicate yourself to your loftiest ambitions? What
do you think?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
Spiritual epiphany alert! Uncanny revelations imminent! Hope
you don't mind being awoken in the middle of your regularly scheduled
life by a special delivery from the Great Beyond. Yes, my cute
little bundle of rumbling feelings and psychic sensitivities:
It doesn't matter if you're a true believer or an unrepentant
infidel -- you will soon be invited to have one of your logical
certainties torn out by the roots and replaced with a throbbing
vision of cosmic whoopee. Brace yourself for the most pungent
fun you've had since your last mudwrestle with the angel.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
While appearing on the TV show "I'm a Celebrity . . . Get
Me Out of Here," ex-pro basketball player John Salley gave
some advice I'd like to pass along. "When you see crazy coming
your way," he philosophized, "you should cross the street."
I do think crazy will be headed in your direction sometime soon,
Sagittarius, and the best response you can make is to avoid it
altogether, preferably in a way that it doesn't notice you. That's
right: Don't shout at crazy, don't bolt away ostentatiously, and
certainly don't run up and give crazy a big hug. There are far
better ways for you to gather in your fair share of intriguing
mystery; I'd hate to see you get bogged down in a useless, inferior
version of it.
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WHAT'S TO COME?
BRAINSTORM ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE OF YOUR LIFE
with my Expanded Audio Horoscopes for the Second Half of 2009:
RealAstrology.com
What will be the story of your life during the rest of 2009?
How can you exert your free will to create the adventures that'll
bring out the best in you, even as you find graceful ways to cooperate
with the tides of destiny?
If you'd like a high-octane boost of inspiration to fuel you
in your quest for beauty and truth and love and justice and meaning,
tune in to my meditations on your long-term outlook.
Go here:
RealAstrology.com
Log in and click on the link "Long Term Forecast for Second
Half of 2009"
You can also listen to your short-term forecast for the coming
week by clicking on "This week (June 30, 2009)."
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
Everyone wants an extra piece of you these days, and they don't
necessarily care about how it will affect you. So beware of emotional
manipulation, subliminal seduction, and the temptation to believe
in impossible promises. To make matters more extreme, I suspect
you may be secretly pleased that everyone wants an extra piece
of you -- and might be tempted to conspire in your own dismantling.
Let me propose a compromise. How about letting three trustworthy
people -- no more -- take an extra piece of you? And be very certain
that they have enough self-control to know when to stop taking.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
You're almost never one brick short of a load. Know what I'm
saying? Your elevator almost always goes all the way to the top
floor. Rarely, if ever, do I have to warn you against playing
with a deck of 51 cards. So I hope you don't be offended when
I say that it's time to find that missing brick and service your
elevator and buy a new deck. In other words, you're due for your
40,000 mile check-up.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):
magic (ma' jik), n. 1. A mysterious event or process that seemingly
refutes the known laws of science. 2. A willed transformation
of one's own state of mind. 3. A surprising triumph that exceeds
all expectations. 4. Something that works, though no one understands
why. 5. The impossible becoming possible. 6. "Any sufficiently
advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." (Arthur
C. Clarke.) 7. A quality predominant in the lives of Pisceans
during the period July 1 through July 20, 2009.
ARIES (March 21-April 19):
Time to diversify your energy sources, Aries. It's as if you've
grown too dependent on oil -- metaphorically speaking -- and have
neglected to develop relationships with wind turbines, solar panels,
natural gas, and other means of generating power. What if in the
future -- metaphorically speaking -- oil becomes scarcer or wildly
expensive? And what if, over the long haul, its byproducts degrade
your environment? I suggest you start now to expand the variety
of fuels you tap into. It's a perfect moment to adjust your plans
for your long-term energy needs.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
Your mirror may lie to you this week. A friend might neglect
to share a crucial detail. Even pets and heroes and normally reliable
suppliers might not be completely there for you. Fortunately,
I expect that secondary sources will come through. Other people's
mirrors may reveal a clue you haven't been able to find in your
own. An acquaintance could step forward and do a convincing impersonation
of a friend. And a previously overlooked or unknown connection
might become your own personal wellspring. Moral of the story:
If you're willing to be flexible and forswear all impulses to
blame, you won't be deprived of what you need.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
Having discovered I can read the minds of animals, I've started
a new sideline as a ghostwriter. Here's an excerpt from an interview
I did with Prestige, a potbellied pig born under the sign of Gemini.
Brezsny: What do you like best about being a potbellied
pig? Prestige: I'm greedy but cute. I get to eat like
a pig, yet not be victimized by the negative judgments people
usually project onto pigs. Brezsny: Is there anything
you're worried about? Prestige: I need to make my caretaker
understand that for the next few weeks we Geminis will need more
than the usual amounts of food, love, presents, praise, attention,
everything. Brezsny: Anything you'd like to say to my
Gemini readers? Prestige: Don't let anybody make you
feel guilty for wanting what you want.
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