Love Lanyadoo Astrology 02.19-25.2020
There will be an emo New Moon in Pisces on the 23rd, and some energizing transits this week! To learn all about it, listen to episode 87 of Ghost of a Podcast just below or wherever podcasts are heard. To enjoy it with closed captioning, subscribe on YouTube.
ARIES
MARCH 21-APRIL 19
Sometimes, being able to sit with your sadness is the way to unlock your freedom. Unpleasant feelings are a normal part of being a person—they can be avoided, but not forever, and not without consequences. Stay with your feels, even if they kind of suck. The only way to know yourself is to tolerate yourself—all of you, Aries. As you find ways of being present, it will become easier to show up for others and for the parts of life that you’ve been struggling with most.
TAURUS
APRIL 20-MAY 20
Having boundaries is a skill that's worth developing. You can force your will on others, but even if you’re in the right, you may not be fostering good vibes in your relationships. Find ways of affirming your needs without ignoring the perspectives of others. This shouldn’t look like a dilution of what's right for you, but more an expansion of what you contemplate. Seek balance between what you and what others need, Taurus.
GEMINI
MAY 21-JUNE 21
Having an active imagination is a gift, but not being able to rein it in when it’s time to be present—not so much. You’re ready to make some meaningful adjustments, but you need to be here for them, Twin Star. Make every effort to focus on the things that you care the most about. You've been working hard to shift some things; just put one foot in front of the other as you (somewhat slowly) implement your changes this week.
CANCER
JUNE 22-JULY 22
If you allow your anxieties to spur you on to actions that aren't well-considered, you’re likely to create as many problems as you fix. Make a game plan that supports you, but not at the expense of future you, Moonchild. As hard as it may be to do so, consider the long-term implications of your choices, and if that’s too complicated, try to leave some room for changing your mind down the road. Don’t rush to make commitments this week.
LEO
JULY 23-AUG. 22
Make sure that you’re listening with as much presence as you would expect from the people in your life. There are ways of authentically expressing your needs that will push others away. There are other ways that will draw them nearer. It’s time to understand that leadership without reciprocity is just dominion. Be true to the things that make your life whole while not ignoring the needs of others or forcing your will on them either.
VIRGO
AUG. 23-SEPT. 22
Instead of fixating on what should, could, or you hope will never be, align your thinking with what is. You're in a bit of a pickle, Virgo. There’s a risk that you’ll bring harm to yourself by looking for blame when you could be looking for solutions instead. Start off by considering this: your situation is as it is, and the most valuable act is acceptance. Embrace the present so you can put your precious energy to constructive use this week.
LIBRA
SEPT. 23-OCT. 22
This is a powerful time to embrace something new. Whether it’s a fresh approach to a relationship or an old problem, a budding idea, or a willingness to take new action, it’s time to giddy-up, Libra. If you stand still or let your habits go unchecked, you’re likely to find yourself feeling disgruntled. This week, consider the role of your own participation, and make changes that create the conditions that you can flourish in.
SCORPIO
OCT. 23-NOV. 21
This week, be on guard against the perils of overthinking, Scorpio. If you can’t flesh out your ideas constructively, there’s no value in pursuing them. You can’t think yourself out of a corner any more than you can rely on avoidance to make things better. Find your center, and clarify your questions, your goals, or whatever it is that you’re fixated on. As you better understand the question, you’ll be better equipped to find answers that help you help yourself.
SAGITTARIUS
NOV. 22-DEC. 21
Can you allow feelings of excitement and joy to flow through you without doing anything about them? This week is a powerful time to fill up on the energy that your life has generated. Let it revitalize you. The key is to make sure that you've centered yourself before you strike, or you’ll find that you feel oddly taxed and uncertain. Taking the time to do it right is almost always a good move. Prioritize how you do what you do, my impulsive friend.
CAPRICORN
DEC. 22-JAN. 19
Don’t be so quick to get away from unpleasant feelings that you act without foresight. If you move too impulsively, you’re likely to put yourself in a position that ultimately feels like a trap, Cappy. Strive to explore without making commitments this week. Start by investigating your motives, hopes, and fears, and then move into your options, goals, and plans from there. Take your time, even if that means taking the more uncomfortable route, my love.
AQUARIUS
JAN. 20-FEB. 18
This week may find you changing your mind more times than you (or anyone around you) would prefer, but it’s like that sometimes when you're an Aquarian. Realign with your central values or objectives so you can determine which of your options or attitudes to center. You're likely to choose change at this time; just don’t make more promises than you can confidently keep. Look before you leap, my love.
PISCES
FEB. 19-MARCH 20
This week, give yourself permission to take a break from the problems you can’t fix. The New Moon in your sign on the 23rd is an opening—to what is on you. If you’ve taken on too much lately, you may feel the floodgates opening. This is the time to foster more of what you want for your life, instead of devoting your energy to what doesn’t essentially feed you. Strive to make improvements; small progress over time can lead to big upgrades, Pisces.