August, 2017 Monthly Horoscope

Each month my horoscope below is featured in the Haida Gwaii Trader Magazine:

ARIES
In order to lighten up your load this month, dearest Aries, it requires some energy on your part. What can you do to complete some tasks that you have been avoiding or have been too busy to tackle? Spend some time clicking off your growing to do list so that you feel assured that there’s now room for new experiences to come in.  
Key Words: Guide, Strive, Discover

TAURUS
Your unique ability to see the glass half full is coming in alignment this month, dearest Taurus. You are being allowed the opportunity to create new experiences and shine a light on them. You will still need to find yourself some quality alone time in order to feel the vision that is trying to move through you. But this is a time to do anything that truly brings peace and joy to you and others.
Key Words: Forge, Invent, Initiate

GEMINI
When you slow down your thought processes and allow yourself time to just be, instead of do, go and see, you may find that miraculously, things fall right into place. Dearest Gemini, even though this is not your true nature to stop everything, I’m asking you to practice it anyway. It’s amazing what can happen when you stop over-thinking a problem and allow it to just fix itself.
Key Words: Deliberate, Quiet, Ponder

CANCER
The awareness you are feeling, dearest Cancer, is in direct proportion to the internal work you’ve done on yourself. You have an opportunity now to challenge yourself to open-mindedness, no matter what issues are present. Stay curious and look for the synchronicities of abundance. Networking with like-minded people is the pathway to discover your compass forward.
Key Words: Receptive, Perceptive, Progressive

LEO
Of course August is the month that you shine, dearest Leo. And shine bright you do! Your crystal clear focus can guide you on amazing experiences as well as pinpoint what you value and what is your truth. Just remember that in order to stay happy this month, it’s important to share your time with friends and family so that your wins have deeper meaning. 
Key Words: Accomplishment, Triumph, Gold

VIRGO
Contemplate what it means to you, dearest Virgo, to live your ultimate self. What attributes do you possess that allow you the space to be seen and heard? Now is the perfect time to consider all avenues that bring you the success that is rightfully yours.
Key Words: Percolate, Aspire, Envision

LIBRA
Whatever is showing up as fact now is directly linked to your intentions and purpose from the past. Dearest Libra, what goals do you have for yourself and what are your plans for fulfilling them? What is happening in the here and now, and is it working for you or not? Please know that there are always opportunities to change your mind. All you need is the desire and the awareness.
Key Words: Shift, Modify, Aim

SCORPIO
You are bursting at the seams when it relates to your core mission in life. If your career happens to be your mission, dearest Scorpio, then you are one of the lucky ones. You may be experiencing an increase in your productivity, an increase in your stellar reputation or an increase in your passionate purpose. If your mission is separate from your career, then speak out for whatever you hold near and dear to your heart.  
Key Words: Vocation, Progress, Life Work

SAGITTARIUS
There’s lots of fiery energy circling around you this month, dearest Sagittarius. Travel plans, gathering opinions to determine the best course of action and becoming an expert in your field are all worth pursuing now. This is the month that has the capacity to wake you up to the new successes in your life. Go with the flow, knowing that you are rounding the corner to your calling in life. 
Key Words: Navigation, Cruising, Wanderlust

CAPRICORN
This month, dearest Capricorn, is a time of deep reflection. It may be challenging to control the situation at hand. Better to just let it play out however it’s going to go. If you try to dominate any particular behavior, you may find that you make it harder than it needs to be. Trust that it will all work out in the wash.
Key Words: Relinquish, Potential, Illumination

AQUARIUS
You are in the middle of the dilemma of self versus others, dearest Aquarius. How do you stay true to yourself while socializing with others? How do you help out the less fortunate while still promoting your own freedom and individuality? These are the questions to answer for this month. 
Key Words: Compromise, Adaptation, Share

PISCES
Do you want to know how to reserve time in your days to accomplish your dreams? This is the month, dearest Pisces, to put the pedal to the metal and finish up things on your list. Don’t have a list? Then make one, and start checking off your completions. This will free up your time and energy, in order to devote it to the dreams of your future.
Key Words: Imagination, Endeavor, Prevail

Leo Season

I feel like roaring, don't you? 

It's Leo season and in the northern hemisphere we are peaking at summertime. It can be so hot that for part of the day, all we want to do is nap and regenerate.

This is the Lion way, napping at the heat of the day and hunting at nightfall.

Leo's have that feeling of gravitational pull. They are ruled by the Sun which has a huge force of gravity. They have charisma, magnetism and creative energy. And they do have a flair for the dramatic, the drama queen personality and their love of the performing arts.

Leo's need your approval when they are doing a job well done but they do not need false compliments. If you want to keep a Leo as your friend, show them your love and devotion when it's meaningful to you. Do not take them for granted or ignore their shining being. And realize that it can be challenging to see Leo's for who they are and how they are feeling. This is because it is impossible to look directly into the Sun that rules this sign, so we typically believe that Leo's are doing just fine when maybe they aren't.

Leo's are the dignified King or Queen archetype. Imagine if Queen Elizabeth of England were to enter your room right now. She wouldn't do it with pomp and circumstance, she would do it with nobility and grace. This is the heart of Leo.

Leo Sun signs have got a bad rap too. We ponder their excessive egotism, and the fact that they can believe that the entire world revolves around them. This is the shadow of Leo and of course, there are some Leo's like this.

When it really comes down to it, Leo's are just fun to be around. Delightful, engaging, talented and enthusiastic. Go to a dinner party and you might just find yourself drawn to someone with a fair bit of Leo in their chart. It's easy to get caught in all that gravity that Leo's exude.

Leo's love pleasure. But what sort of pleasure? Find out what house position the sign of Leo is in your birth chart to determine what's your pleasure!

Leo Season can teach us a lot about life. They are hard working, determined, creative, self confident and self reliant. All traits that assist the world to become a better place. In the company of a Leo, Life is meaningful and fun.

Leo's are also very focused on succeeding in life so don't get in between a Leo and their goals. Unless you want to get roared at.

Triple Fire Girl

In our family of three, all we have to say is "Triple Fire" and we all know what, or who, we are talking about; our daughter Chani.

The Sun, the Moon and the Ascendent, (or Rising Sign) are the three major ingredients in the recipe of the individual. Of course there are other ingredients to consider: the rest of the planets, the twelve signs, the twelve house positions, the north and south nodes of the Moon, all the aspects between the planets and points and a million other configurations. 

But the Sun, Moon and Ascendent is a good place to start.

In Chani's case, her Sun is in Leo. A fire sign. Huge gravitational pull happens here. When she is ON, there is no stopping her.

In her highest good, she's delightful, creative, funny, engaging and her internal light is shining bright. It's almost blinding. You can practically see the charisma seeping out of her pores. This is who she needs to be to stay sane.

Leo's need to feel your applause and appreciation when they deserve it or they will act out in order to get it. But giving them applause when they believe they do not deserve it will leave them feeling empty. They know the difference between a job well done and a job that falls short. Do not give praise to a Leo unless you truly mean it.

A Leo Sun in it's shadow lives this sentence: It's all about me! Whether it is or not. No matter how much energy you devote to a Leo living in their shadow, they will always expect more.

Since Leo is ruled by the Sun, there are some factors to consider. The Sun is so bright that you can not look directly at it, or it will blind you. Because of this, most other people think that a Leo Sun sign person is always happy. They are coming across as engaging and connected, so what could possibly be wrong? There in lies the problem. Since you can not directly look at this Sun, we make assumptions that a Leo person is "just fine" when in fact, they might not be. We just can't see it clearly. So try not to assume.

Chani also has a Leo Ascendent. More fire. The Ascendent is how others see you. Many people have an Ascendent that is in a different sign from their sun sign.

You may be a Libra but your Ascendent is in Aries. Others would perceive you as assertive, action oriented and overly passionate. They may see you as a bit selfish, or always wanting your own way. But as a Libra, you have come here to be in relationship with others and learn how to compromise and trust. This becomes harder when you are viewed as an Aries warrior.

Chani can not hide behind her Ascendent like the rest of us, because her Sun sign and her Ascendent are both in Leo. What you see is what you get with her and what you see is who she actually is. This can be challenging for her as there is nowhere to hide or escape, to present a different persona then what she is. In some ways I really appreciate this about her as her parent. As long as our communication stays open, I know exactly where she stands.

Chani's Moon sign is in Sagittarius, the third fire sign that completes her triple fire. The Moon is our heart and soul, our feelings and mood and when we do our Moon well, we are happy.
Sagittarius is enthusiastic, adventurous, outspoken and dynamic. Their optimism is contagious and their honesty is legendary. They typically live ten lifetimes of experience in one lifetime on earth.

Fire Signs are spontaneous, inspired, passionate and excitable. They can be impulsive and intuitive. They act like fire; when lit, they usually take off. They burn hot and when you add fuel to the fire, watch out! They are hot blooded, and they strive for success no matter how insurmountable it is. They act on the spur of the moment and sometimes they forget about the possible consequences of this. 

In Chani's case, she has lived with dyslexia her entire life and her learning style has never really meshed with the public school system or University setting. But this has never permanently stopped her from trying her best to succeed anyway.

In this case, thank you triple fire!

She recently graduated in Melbourne, Australia with a duel Master's Degree in Teaching K-12, Primary and Secondary Teaching.

Living in Australia for going on seven years now, away from her family is such a Sagittarius Moon adventurous thing to do.

Being a Secondary art teacher and a Primary school teacher is such a Leo Sun and Ascendent thing to do; it's very creative and she's performing in front of the classroom audience.

Completing a Master's Degree with dyslexia is such a triple fire thing to do; It is determined, energetic and strives to complete the most challenging task no matter what the cost.

I thank my lucky stars everyday that I got the job of raising a triple fire sign girl. She has required a lot of my time and energy in order to physically, mentally and emotionally support her dreams and aspirations, but I willingly signed up for this and I'm so grateful that I did.

July, 2017 Monthly Horoscope

Aries

Even though, dearest Aries, you might feel like a bit of a homebody this month, take care to thoroughly enjoy what you are doing. Work in the garden, paint the shed or develop a new recipe and cook it for your family and friends. Creativity is the key to your happiness this month. 
Key Words: Imagination, Inspiration, Inventiveness

Taurus

What unique passions await you once you get quiet enough to hear them? Summer is typically a time of increased activity, but for you dearest Taurus, this month asks you to slow down just a bit and smell the roses. This allows you the opportunity to see the path ahead, clearly and distinctly. 
Key Words: Internal, At Ease, Balance

Gemini

Although you are the royalty of multitasking, I’m going to ask you to do it with the deepest intentions this month, dearest Gemini. Think passionately about what you are trying to accomplish, and then go for it. Flailing about without knowing your purposeful path only wastes energy that could be focused and directed precisely to your intended target. Hit your bull’s eye!
Key Words: Aim, Spotlight, Unwind

Cancer

Your past is coming to highlight the balance between home and family and career pursuits. What is so important to you, dearest Cancer, that you cannot stop thinking about it? And what people can help you realize this dream? It’s important to allow your confidants to support you when you need it and not try to do 100% of it yourself. 
Key Words: Initiative, Dynamic, Spunk

Leo

You might feel like you are going it alone, this month dearest Leo. But know that you have emotional support whenever you need it. It’s the month of endings followed by surprising beginnings. Don’t despair. You have a chance to create and expand on something that is bigger and brighter then you could even have imagined. Be okay not knowing what that is and just embrace where you are now. Stay thankful. 
Key Words: Oneness, Individuality, Expansive

Virgo

Let the harvest begin. It’s time to realize, dearest Virgo, that what you are currently dealing with is the accumulation of the energy you have put into your past experiences and relationships. If everything feels easy and free, then replant those same seeds for a future harvest. If not, re-evaluate the direction to go, and you will reshape your life for the future.  Key Words: Unfolding, Gather, Destination

Libra

Wow, talk about expansive and motivating energy this month, dearest Libra. For someone who can be indecisive, this is not the month for that. You are shining brightly out in the public eye and you have a lot of brilliant ideas and opinions. Take this power and use it for your good and the good of others. Your vitality may feel like it’s at an all time high. Enjoy it for what it is. Key Words: Intensity, Ambition, Pizzazz

Scorpio

If possible, dearest Scorpio, try and find the time and resources to step outside your box. Discover other cultural experiences; be it the new Vietnamese restaurant down the street or travel to a different country. It’s important now to not get caught up in believing everything you think. Instead, stay open-minded to the possibility that you can still learn something surprising that you were not expecting to see or feel.
Key Words: Realize, Understand, Visualize

Sagittarius

Sometimes, dearest Sagittarius, we are just now ready to see some issues that we have not had enough time to address or not been ready to look at. Now is that time for you. Although it is not always the easiest thing to do, it can be the greatest fulfilling experience as it frees you up for future beautiful times. Let yourself witness the healing within you that may occur this month, when you process a challenging issue. With your intention, replace it with a passionate purpose for your future. 
Key Words: Clean House, Fierceness, Strength

Capricorn

There is no way around the fact that this month you need advice and guidance from others. One of your archetypes, dearest Capricorn, is the hermit. You typically need the down time to recover and process in your life. But not this month. To flourish and evolve, this month it takes a village. It’s not weakness to ask for help, it’s actually strength. To know that you don’t have to go it alone will allow you to complete your daily missions. And we know you like to do that.  Key Words: Compromise, Consideration, Agree

Aquarius

Finding your “right” work is important now dearest Aquarius, whether you volunteer at a local shelter, have a high-powered job or mentor young people. As long as you feel that you are doing meaningful work, this is all that matters. It doesn’t have to be attached to your career but it can be. Just realize that if “right” work is something that you feel you are lacking, now is the perfect time to change it. 
Key Words: Relevant, Worthwhile, Useful

Pisces

What feels right for you this month, dearest Pisces, is creating something from nothing. Maybe this looks like art, maybe it’s taking a new class, or maybe you’ve finally realized that your opinion matters and you are going to be who you are, without apologizing for it. Whatever direction this takes, just know that now is your time to embrace the life you came here to live.
Key Words: Humor, Ecstasy, Frolic