By Sarah Jane Grace | Source
Being human is a complex, intriguing, bewildering and frequently overwhelming kaleidoscope of shifting sands, changing currents and unknown mysteries. Intuitively we know this, but it can be hard to accept when life is throwing us about like a dingy on stormy seas. Of course, the more we try to explore the complexity and mystery, we realise that so little of it actually makes sense, and much of what we thought we knew was likely either not right or off-piste. Yet a part of being human is to learn and evolve, as this brings wisdom and understanding. However, the wiser we become, the more we realise that we haven’t even scratched the surface of what there is still to discover. It’s as though the more we see, the smaller we feel in the vast and infinite panorama of the universe. This is hard to articulate with precision, as the words to illuminate this don’t exist, as it’s a state of being, a feeling that’s not quite in this world, nor the next.
When we step into the spaces in-between the spaces in life, it’s easy to feel lost, alone or disconnected, but it’s only once we’ve taken a deep breath and re-centred, that we can see we are exactly where we’re meant to be. August looks set to be a time where we find insight and illumination in these in-between spaces: those moments where we’re doing nothing in particular, but something captures our attention. It’s almost the art of ‘not looking’, but being fully present, and allowing the moment to come to us, rather than us chasing the moment (which is how many of us spend life in this 24/7 connected, technology driven world).
When we allow these moments of pause, we can see the bigger picture of life, and this can help bring perspective and reflection. It’s easy to feel the spiral of negativity growing and intensifying like some kind of anaerobic force, yet when we pause, we realise that it’s our willingness to breathe deeply that slows the spiral, as we become counter forces of compassion and love. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the negativity and hate, but when we take the time to breathe deeply, to notice the sun as it sets, or listening to a bird in song, these can remind us that there is more in the world than negativity: the sun continues to shine, and the day comes after each night.
Of course, it’s easy to see the skies as stormy and dark as there has been so much heavy, dark and hateful energy, but look around and we can see the shoots of love, compassion and acceptance growing in all directions. The more we cultivate these, the more they will spill out from those spaces in-between spaces and into every nook and cranny of life. Despite the challenges we face, each and every one of us has the capacity for love and compassion, and the more wholeheartedly we connect to this, the more aware we become of the shifting landscape of the ebb and flow of the tides of life.
The natural ebb and flow can take millennia to carve out caves and cliffs, but the pace of change we’re all experiencing seems more fast paced than geological time. It’s as though time has somehow quickened but slowed at the same time. Now, some would argue that this means it’s just normal time, but it’s more than that as it’s as though our consciousness and evolution has quickened, and this has shifted our awareness exponentially, effectively slowing things down. In truth, once again, there simply isn’t the language to articulate this, it’s a sense, an energy.
Many of us often feel as though we’re driftwood, being carried along by the collective currents, never really taking the helm, feeling as though choice has been taken out of our hands. Whilst this is, of course, true in many ways, it’s also important to acknowledge the roles we play in our own evolution. Drifting is inevitable at times in life as the currents are too strong, but although we obviously cannot control the uncontrollable, we do need to realise that our perspectives shape our experiences, and the more we feel as though we’re drifting, the more we drift. This isn’t about trying to control the uncontrollable, but it’s about being willing to show up to life, to embrace the moment and to listen to our intuition to guide us.
None of us can know what lies ahead. None of us can find true certainty. Yet are these reasons not to embrace life with every ounce of our beings in order to feel truly alive? It’s time to find presence in the uncertainty, and to have the belief to trust our intuition to guide us towards unchartered terrain. Life is precious and amazing, surely, we owe it to ourselves to try to live as fully as possible, not waiting for a better time or a different moment? It’s almost as though we need to find power from the complexity and uncertainty, giving it the space to transport us to a new way of living and being that feels more connected, more real and more wholehearted than ever before.
The world contains so much confusion, complexity, contradiction and paradox, but the more we consciously choose a more wholehearted life, the more we become pebbles in the pond, our love and compassion creating ripples reaching far and wide. Of course, this doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges, but it reminds us that whatever life throws at us, our souls are always free, and perhaps this is our one true goal in life, to feel free. When we feel free, our gifts flow, our wisdom grows and the light within shines brightly once again. Even on some of these long dark nights of the soul, remember that the light still burns within.
So, it’s time to open up our minds, bodies and souls to the light within as we welcome the magic of life as it dances freely once again. When we pause to take a breath, we can see this magic lighting up the souls of those around us like fireflies in the night sky, illuminating a new path to joy…
For now, and as always, I wish you all kinds of wonderful.
With love,
Sarah-Jane
Aries
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As you continue to find ways to create more space in your life again, you are beginning to hear your inner voice with more clarity than ever before. At the same time, you are re-discovering your hopes and dreams, knowing they were never truly lost, just waiting patiently for you to notice them once again. As a result, you have found ways to re-shape and re-define your true priorities in life, seeking out a way of living and being that isn’t centred around trying to be everything to everyone. Instead, you seem ready to listen to your own needs, dreams and hopes, breathing energy into them and opening up to more…life. You have spent a great deal of time and energy trying to be the person you’ve felt you’ve needed to be, but the more you listen to the voice within, the more you are hearing your own voice once again. Whilst you will always be a rock and support for others, it’s time now to honour your own needs more, as you are re-connecting to your courage and passion, grabbing hold of living more wholeheartedly and exploring unchartered terrain.
You have a fire in your belly that feeds your courage and strength, so the opportunity to truly breathe into life feels both tantalising and delicious in so many ways. Try not to doubt your abilities and instead let your intuition guide you as it really does have your best interests at heart (it’s a part of you, after all!). Feel your power flowing freely and this will throw open the doorways within, allowing your kaleidoscope of gifts and wisdom to inspire you to follow your dreams. Have the courage to listen to the whispers within your heart and soul as they will illuminate your path ahead. The fires within you are burning brightly, and it’s time now to believe in yourself, to trust your intuition and to follow your dreams…
Taurus
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August looks set to bring an invitation for you to create more room in your life. You’ve been focused on keeping on keeping on for quite some time, trying to get from where you are, to where you feel you need to be. It seems you’ve been so busy on getting through each day that you’ve stopped seeing each day; it’s as though the routine of your ‘everyday’ has taken over, blurred your focus and erased the magic and possibility. Yet, this isn’t lost, it’s just shifted out of view, and it’s time now to shine a light within in order to give these the space to flow freely once again. It’s important to acknowledge that the view isn’t waiting for you when you get to your next destination, it reveals itself when you step into the moment. You are a vibrant, creative and intuitive soul, and it’s time now to embrace these gifts as you give yourself permission to step beyond keeping on keeping on, and towards the magic once again. The magic isn’t loud, and it isn’t something to fear, it’s that feisty, wise part of you that whispers in the nooks and crannies of your soul. The magic is your essence; your sense of being. The courage comes from listening to these whispers and letting them be your guide.
Going with the flow of life has never been particularly easy for you, not because you lack the ability or belief, but because you spend so much of your time juggling the wants, needs, wishes and whims of those around you. Intuitively you know it’s time to re-connect to your essence as you contemplate your path ahead and prioritise your hopes and dreams. It seems the more you focus on your inner world, the more you will discover your strength and passion once again. So, as you look beyond the boundaries of your everyday routine, have the courage to live your best life possible, living with courage, creativity and joy…
Gemini
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As you continue to re-connect to your inner world and true essence, you are beginning to feel a sense of stillness wash over you. You are often a busy soul, with a busy mind and a busy heart, often trying to multi-task, pulling yourself in multiple different directions at the same time. Although juggling is a skill you have, it seems time to ask yourself if you want to continue focusing your time and energy on juggling? Is it time to re-connect to your centre, realising the beauty of your truth, and knowing that the stillness you’re sensing is a sign it’s time to stop trying to be the person you feel you ought to be, or need to be? Instead of trying to fit in, why not celebrate your identity, individuality and uniqueness? In other words, be yourself?
You have spent a great deal of time trying to make sense of your life, trying to find the answers to many of those unanswered questions. You have learned a great deal, but you have also ended up with considerably more questions than you started with. Whilst this is a natural part of your evolution, it’s also inextricably linked into your tendency to try to be the person you feel you ought to be. It seems that your attempts to make sense of your life have arisen mostly because your focus has been on trying so hard to not be yourself, but the person you feel you ought to be. This creates an inevitable dichotomy, leaving you a bit dazed and confused in the middle. Take a breath, it’s time to pause for a while in order to re-centre and re-attune yourself with your true essence. You are a vibrant, sparkling, effervescent being, and you seem ready now to shimmy and twirl across the dancefloor of life, letting your true essence flow free. Take a deep breath, connect to the stars above, and watch the dance of infinity both around you and within you…
Cancer
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Exploring the unchartered waters in life has always felt important to you, but there is a sense that you have spent a great deal of your time navigating the chartered waters instead. This is completely understandable, and often necessary, when it comes to keeping on keeping on, but the unchartered waters are where your hopes and dreams reside. You frequently find yourself caught up on the treadmill, trying to get from where you are to…where you are, getting through each day, working hard and keeping on. However, your heart and soul are yearning for more, calling you to re-connect to the bigger picture of your life. This yearning has created some undercurrents of self-questioning and reflection, bringing you a deeper level of wisdom, but a deeper level of inner unrest at the same time. When you’re caught up in the busy-ness of life, it’s easy to lose sight of your priorities, hopes and dreams, and this can leave you with a deep sense of inexplicable lack within. Yet, every single one of the trillions of cells and atoms of your being seem ready to burst free towards a new way of living and being that brings a more centred and balanced approach to every aspect of your life. Of course, this doesn’t ‘fix’ anything, but it helps you to make some more informed decisions about how you want to live.
August looks set to start a new chapter of your life, where diving into those unchartered depths of your infinite being becomes central to your philosophy, bringing you fresh insight and new direction, as well as some innovative ideas and inspiration. Have the courage to let your intuition guide you, believe in yourself and know that you absolutely have what it takes to flourish and thrive. So, instead of keeping on keeping on, you step wholeheartedly into the moment and say: ‘this is me…’. Be yourself and enjoy the freedom of your soul…
Leo
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It’s clear that you have learned a great deal over the journey of your life, you have looked deeply into your own heart and soul, and you have explored your inner space with curiosity (as well as a little bewilderment). You have contemplated the meaning of life, your connection to the universe, and just about everything in between. Yet, at the same time, you have often felt lost and confused as to your place in the world, wondering where you fit and how. It’s as though the harder you’ve tried to make sense of why things are the way they are, the more diffuse the answers have become. Well, although that’s how it might feel, when you take a deep breath and step back, you quickly realise that this kaleidoscope of confusion isn’t something to fix, resolve or understand, it’s just the flow of life which is both indescribable, but exactly as it should be as well. Of course, this doesn’t make sense, but that’s the point.
Sometimes, looking for answers to questions that don’t have answers doesn’t mean you can’t still flourish and thrive in life, in fact, the more you accept the uncertainty of life, the more opportunities you find in the nooks and crannies, as you open up to the full potential of your essence and gifts. Intuitively you already know that life rarely presents a map with directions, it’s often a meandering path with twists and turns along the way. Equally, waiting for the planets to align often makes for a long wait. Yet, there’s still a part of you waiting for the right time to step beyond the boundaries of your everyday life and towards the next chapter. It’s time to realise that you are already in your ‘next chapter’, you step into a new one every single day. Grab hold of the moment, stand in the present, and go with the flow of your true self…
Virgo
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August looks set to be a month of insight, inspiration and creativity as you continue to re-align your inner world with your outer world. Much of this re-alignment is behind the scenes, tucked away in your consciousness, as you re-shape and re-define your hopes and dreams, acknowledging your true priorities and embracing your gifts. You have grown and evolved at such a rapid pace over recent years, that you have accumulated so much wisdom along the way. As a result, your whole presence now feels bigger, bolder and brighter, as though you are standing more confidently in the world. This is hard to explain, but it’s as though you finally feel happy in your shoes, feeling contentment and love for the person you’ve become. This is a big step, and not to be overlooked, as you have always excelled at giving yourself a hard time for not doing more, not being more and not becoming more. It’s as though you’ve taken a step back and said: ‘enough!’. This feels life-affirming and exhilarating as it’s a sign that you no longer feel that you have to try to be everything to everyone, nor do you have to bend yourself out of shape to accommodate the wants, needs and whims of those around you.
You will always be a support for others, but you’ve realised the importance of honouring your own needs as well. This has resulted in an aura of peace floating up within you, taking you beyond the boundaries of your everyday life and towards your hopes and dreams. Just know that you have the courage and wisdom to let your intuition and creativity guide you. You are a wonderfully gifted and beautiful soul, and it’s time now to wholeheartedly connect to your true essence, as you step towards a brand-new day. Feel your feet as you stand in your truth, sense your power rising, and let it take you by the hand…
Libra
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As you continue to navigate the shifting currents in your life, there is a sense that you are beginning to see both your life, and your path ahead, with more clarity than ever before. It’s as though you can see the myriad of different pathways converging and diverging, weaving through you, around you, and beyond you, creating a tapestry that’s growing in beauty and energy. The more you connect to this weaving and dynamic flow, the more you are realising that the more wholeheartedly you embrace this flow, the more self-aware you feel. This may sound obvious, but it’s so easy for you to get lost in the busy-ness of life, focused on things to do, places to go and people to see. As a result, you can often feel tied up in knots, many of which are not of your making, but it can be hard for you to step back enough to regain your balance and perspective. It’s important to acknowledge that you are not a piece of driftwood being carried along by the currents, even though it feels like that at times; you are at the helm, like a conductor of the orchestra of life.
It’s time to finally realise the truth of your essence, weaving your way around the indefinable, infinite space of possibility and potential. Listen to the whispers of your soul, and let your intuition guide you, as you begin to sync your mind, body and soul with the true flow of your life. This can be easier said than done for a thinker and philosopher like you, as you like to make sense as to why things are the way they are, yet there are times when your willingness to trust your intuition can gently lift you into a new dimension where your head and heart come together as one. When you find your own flow, you realise that you have the power to restore balance and harmony to all areas of your life…
Scorpio
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August looks set to be a month for some continued introspection and reflection as you continue to re-shape and re-define your true priorities in life. Focusing on your own hopes, dreams and needs has been challenging for you, as you tend to give so much of yourself to others, and this can make it hard to know where you end and where others begin. Of course, you have always lived with these fuzzy edges because you are such a free-flowing, energetic soul, however there is a sense that you have realised just how much others can take from you, and this has prompted you to consider how you create boundaries in your life. As a result, you no longer seem happy to remain in the same old cycle of things to do, people to see, energy to give and priorities to park, you want more. How ‘more’ is defined is ultimately up to you, but there is a sense that you need some breathing space and some time to truly reflect on the path you’ve walked, the path you’re walking and the path you want to walk. Knowing what you want isn’t selfish or indulgent, it’s absolutely necessary for your well-being.
It’s time now for you to flourish and thrive as you begin to feel more connected and alive than ever before. Seeking out meaning and purpose warms your heart and soul, so use this as a guide to gently take you by the hand as you explore unchartered terrain. The air of excitement and anticipation is tantalisingly close but try not to take a sledgehammer to your everyday life, instead use your wisdom and intuition to re-shape the patterns and cycles you see, as this seems central to a new way of living and being. As new doorways continue to open, believe in yourself and let your inner light shine brightly – this is a wonderful opportunity for you to fly free…
Sagittarius
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As you continue to tidy up your ‘to do’ list in life, there is a sense that you have recently made an important realisation which is beginning to completely re-shape your priorities. You have found the power and wisdom in the philosophy of ‘less is more’ and discovered the freedom that can be found when you pause, let go and breathe. Of course, none of this is new to you, it’s just that you are so often focused on what needs to be done that you forget the rest. It’s only when you pause, you can feel the power that rises up within you when you create space in your life. Although you love having things to do, there is an inner yearning for both stillness and quiet as these bring you a deeper sense of purpose and direction in life. It may sound a little contradictory to do less to gain more, but it’s only by living this that you have come to find how rewarding it is for you. So, although you thrive when life is moving multi-dimensionally at the same time, you are now developing a tender fondness for standing still, in order to consolidate your gifts and walk more consciously towards your dreams.
When you listen to what your soul is telling you, it becomes your inspiration, and this is the torch that guides your life. It’s time to find peace with your inner critic and to stop giving yourself a hard time for not doing more, as August opens up a new chapter of being more you. At the same time, letting go of those ought’s and must’s is also important as they crowd your heart and soul, filling up your consciousness with competing conversations. Instead try to breathe deeply, opening up to compassion and love for every aspect of your being, loving your quirks and idiosyncrasies, finding peace in less…
Capricorn
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August looks set to be a month where the ripples of change continue to cascade through your heart and soul. You have spent a great deal of time thinking about the life you’re living, but even more time thinking about the life you’re not living. It’s as though your soul is tugging at your consciousness, showing you the bigger picture of what could be, and this has shone a powerful light onto the gap between where you are, and where you want to be. In fact, it’s more where you feel you should be, and this ‘should’ has created pressure, resulting in you feeling like you need to try even harder to get to where you feel you should be. However, it’s only when you pause for a while, that you can begin to see that the reason you spend so much time thinking about the life you’re not living, is because those ought’s and should’s have created a horizon that isn’t really what you want. When you take a deep breath and open up to what you truly, wholeheartedly want, you no longer see a gap, but a pathway opening up, gently taking you by the hand.
The pressure you place on yourself therefore undermines the process, as it doesn’t motivate you to try harder, it simply reminds you that the path you’re walking isn’t what your heart and soul yearn for. Listen to the whispers within and feel yourself connecting to that cascade of change, as it looks set to be a powerful opportunity to re-discover your hopes and dreams. Whilst you will always be there for those around you, it’s time to honour your own needs more, as you can sense that the more you listen to the whispers within, the more centred and balanced you are beginning to feel. Letting go of ‘ought’s’ takes courage and strength, but you have both in abundance, so start believing in yourself more, and let your inner power flow free…
Aquarius
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As you continue to contemplate the differences between the ways you live your life, and the ways you want to live your life, there is a sense that you are beginning to acknowledge that the gap between the two is far smaller than you’ve realised. For a long time, you have felt the need to do more, be more and achieve more, in order to find the happiness and harmony you’ve hoped for. However, you’re now acknowledging that closing the ‘gap’ is less about what you do and more about how you feel. Although you have always been aware of your effervescent, energetic and magical nature, you have often found it hard to incorporate this into your daily life, as you’ve been so focused on closing the gap and on trying to be the person you’ve felt you ought to be. Your heart and soul have been waving frantically at you to get your attention as intuitively you know that the true path to joy comes from being yourself, nothing more. This sounds simple, but you know only too well how easy it is to shape your life with oughts and musts, accommodating the needs of others more readily than your own.
The light within you still shines brightly, and it’s time now for you to let go of the concept of ‘the gap’ and instead shift your focus to where you are now. Take some time to pause and reflect as you connect to the edges of your consciousness where your intuition and creativity reside, as these are the gifts that will carry you beyond the gap, and towards feeling more whole and contented than ever before. Although you will always be a support to those around you, it’s important to realise that you don’t have to sacrifice your own essence in the process. You are a wisdom being, a vibrant spark of light that needs the room to flow free…
Pisces
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August looks set to open up the doorway to a new chapter in your life, a chapter where you turn your attention inwards, listening to your heart and soul, trusting your intuition to guide you. Although you are a fluid, free flowing essence, there are times when you feel as though you are like a piece of driftwood being carried along by the currents of other people’s lives. However, intuitively you know that you don’t drift, you are a creator of the waves and a conductor of the currents. These gifts are precious, yet you often push them away, feeling that if you believe you’re drifting then life will take care of itself. Of course, in many ways, life does take care of itself as it moves forward in each and every moment, yet you are not powerless, and it seems important to honour your truth more, as this is the key to living wholeheartedly and allowing your true essence to dance freely in the flow of life.
It’s hard to distil and condense this as it’s something unique to you, but it’s akin to those moments when you become completely lost in something you see or hear, becoming one with the moment and feeling more interconnected than ever before. The more you notice these moments, the more you will discover, as it facilitates a powerful awakening and growing sense of self-awareness. In these moments, time stops briefly, your senses heighten and you feel a deep connection to life. At the same time, every pathway you’ve walked converges and diverges, allowing your focus to sharpen on your hopes and dreams once again. It’s time now to acknowledge your gifts and to own your power as you look beyond the boundaries of your life, and towards a new way of living and being that brings you enrichment and joy. So, let the light within you shine brightly and illuminate your soul from the inside, out.