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While the waxing moon supports birth, growth and regeneration, the waning moon takes care of release, death and decay. But the latter is not to be feared, Aquarius, for it is the darkness of night that helps us appreciate the brightness of day. This week, you’re being encouraged to take a deep dive into the psyche, to understand the root of your trauma and turn your pain into pure unadulterated power. Not all connections last a lifetime, Capricorn. This week, instead of glorifying what was, recognize what is. Stripping the false illusions is seldom easy. However, this is the only way to free yourself from the old cycles. Virgo, this is the perfect opportunity to cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself. To ask yourself the kind of questions that will support the transformation process. Consider the following journal prompts: “What sets my soul on fire?”, “What are the things that pique my curiosity?”, and “How do I connect with and honor the deity within myself?” In moments of stillness, you will find the answers you seek.
Aries
This is a time of rediscovering yourself, Aries. A time of discarding the dated beliefs and approaching your life with a beginner’s mindset. Asking yourself the right questions at this time is imperative. Consider the following journal prompts: “What are my personal values?”, “What makes me feel creative?”, and “How do I make time to cultivate my talents?” Remember, the journey inwards is an integral part of the self-inquiry process.
Taurus
You’re tired, Taurus. You’re tired of the old ways of life. You’re tired of the routine you have created for yourself. You’re feeling imprisoned by the structures that once supported your evolution. On most occasions, change takes place gradually. However, at this point in your life, you will find that it is taking place all at once. Prepare to step out of your comfort zone this Ramadan. The Universe is supporting you to make a paradigm shift. PS: Remember to ground your energy so you can get through it all with minimal damage.
Gemini
Manic energy surrounds you this week, Gemini. You may feel like nothing is going your way and nobody understands what you have to say. Could there be a blessing in disguise here? Something to consider when you are examining the colossal damage around you. Author Charlotte Eriksson’s words are here to give you the wisdom you need at this moment: “Rejections will redirect you to more exciting roads. When you think your life is falling apart, it’s usually falling together in disguise. Your search will throw you on journeys you never would have dreamt of, in your mind and in the world.” PS: Let ‘trust’ and ‘surrender’ become your magic words.
Cancer
This week, you’re being asked to remember Rumi’s golden words, “There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” Yes, your intuition is highly developed, Cancer, and it is likely to bring you sacred information from the higher realms. You’ll find that the messages and symbols are coming through to you from the dreamscape too. Make sure you keep a journal by your bedside so you can record these messages. You may also be drawn towards tarot and the divine arts at this time. If you don’t know where to begin, approach a mentor or guide who can help you unlock the portals of inner wisdom.
Leo
Philosopher Osho once said, “The mind is a beautiful servant and a dangerous master.” This is precisely what you’re being asked to ponder upon in the days to come. Remember, darkness has a way of descending unannounced. The more you operate from a space of awareness, the easier it will be to break the patterns that keep you stuck. The cards are also warning you against toxic relationships. The kind of people who only take from you without so much as pouring a single drop of nectar into your cup. If reclaiming your power requires you to cut them off, do so unapologetically this Ramadan, and without delay.
Virgo
What if you are not who you have been told you are? What if you have merely been perceiving yourself through the eyes of other people? This week, you’re being encouraged to strip away yet another layer. This is the perfect opportunity to cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself, just as one aims to during the Holy Month. Asking yourself the right questions is an integral part of the transformation process. Consider the following journal prompts, Virgo: “What sets my soul on fire?”, “What are the things that pique my curiosity?”, and “How do I connect with and honor the deity within myself?” In moments of stillness, you will find the answers you seek.
Libra
The full moon in your sign has activated the portal of creativity and good juju for you, Libra. You’re feeling one with the forces. There is a strong need to express your innermost thoughts through prose, poetry, movement and art. Allow this energy to flow through you without trying to control it in any way. Your task is *not* to be perfect. It is to merely show up as fully as yourself as you possibly can. What’s more, things on the romantic front are likely to take a turn for the better too. Give yourself the permission to feel the love and to nurture this supreme connection in a manner that you feel called to.
Scorpio
It’s time to return to Nature. To Source. To the beginning and end of all Creation. Mother Earth promises to nurse you back to life and balance your energies on a mind, body and soul level. It’s a good idea to pay attention to your routine this Ramadan too. To cultivate self-care rituals that support the process of regeneration and help raise your vibrations. If movement meditation is something you resonate with, get back to the yoga studio ASAP!
Sagittarius
But you already know, Sagittarius. You already know what’s good for you and what is supporting your growth. So turn your gaze inwards and listen to what your soul is telling you. The process of reconnecting with your inner compass will facilitate forward movement. As such, this is a time of embracing the winds of change — of stepping into a cycle of growth and regeneration. Some of you will be required to move physically as well. So, pack your bags and book that one-way ticket, stat.
Capricorn
People come. People go. Not all connections last a lifetime, Capricorn. This week, instead of glorifying what was, recognize what is. Stripping the false illusions away is seldom easy. However, this is the only way to free yourself from the old cycles. Word of warning: the letting go process will force you to confront the void. Instead of giving into the allure of vices, rely on holistic ways to raise your vibrations. Spend time in the lap of Mother Nature, consume foods that heal you during iftar and suhoor, and get your eight hours of sleep daily.
Aquarius
While the waxing moon supports birth, growth and regeneration, the waning moon takes care of release, death and decay. But the latter is not to be feared, Aquarius, for it is the darkness of night that helps us appreciate the brightness of day. This week, you’re being encouraged to take a deep dive into the psyche, to understand the root of your trauma and turn your pain into pure unadulterated power. This is the ultimate test. Don’t let the fears of the past keep you from pursuing your path and purpose.
Pisces
Begin the week by meditating on the following words by Rumi: “Listen to silence. It has much to say.” This Ramadan, it’s time to declutter your schedule, to take a break from the outer world and to look within. By cultivating stillness, you will be able to reconnect with Source energy, which is dancing the dance of life through your veins. You’ll find that the portal of creativity is also being opened for you. That ideas seem to be coming out of nowhere so they can be expressed through you. Trust yourself to be a vehicle for this consciousness. The more you let go of the idea of perfection, the easier it will be for you to flow.
