Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
Rob Brezsny's Astrology Newsletter
July 25, 2018
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WHAT NOURISHES YOU EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY?
I'm not talking about what entertains you or flatters you or takes your
mind off your problems.
I'm referring to the influences that make you stronger and the people who
see you for who you really are and the situations that teach you life-long
lessons.
I mean the beauty that replenishes your psyche and the symbols that
consistently restore your balance and the memories that keep feeding
your ability to rise to each new challenge.
I invite you to take inventory of these precious assets. And then make a
special point of nurturing them back.
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WANT TO GET YOUR ASTROLOGICAL CHART READ?
If you want your personal chart done, I recommend a colleague whose
approach to reading astrology charts closely matches my own. She's my
wife, RO LOUGHRAN. She's at http://www.roloughran.com.
Ro utilizes a blend of well-trained intuition, emotional warmth, and
technical proficiency in horoscope interpretation. She is skilled at
exploring the mysteries of your life's purpose and nurturing your
connection with your own inner wisdom.
In addition to over 30 years of astrological experience, Ro has been a
licensed psychotherapist for 17 years. She integrates psychological
insight with astrology's cosmological perspective.
Ro is based in California, but can do phone consultations and otherwise
work with you regardless of geographic boundaries.
Check out Ro's website at http://www.roloughran.com
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WHERE IS MAGIC?
I hope you can obtain the Avatar Elixir stashed in the golden obelisk in the
underground fortress beneath the glass mountain. It will allow you to
produce the "triple-helix" energy that will give you the power to cross
freely back and forth through the gateway between universes.
Then wild creatures will seek out your influence. Rivers and winds will
become your allies. The cells of your body will communicate with you
clearly and joyfully. Every star in the sky will shine directly on you.
And if for some reason you're not able to get your hands on that Avatar
Elixir, you may be able to achieve similar results by drinking a bottle of
beer stashed in the lower left rear section of the beverage cooler at a
convenience store within five miles of your home.
Magic might be wherever you think it is.
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"I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with
you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what
you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out."
- Erich Fried
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THE SEASONS OF ROT AND REGENERATION
Each one of us is a blend of life and death. In the most literal sense, our
bodies always contain old cells that are dying and new cells that are
emerging as replacements.
From a more metaphorical perspective, our familiar ways of seeing and
thinking and feeling are constantly atrophying, even as fresh modes
emerge. Both losing and winning are woven into every day; sinking down
and rising up; shrinking and expanding.
In any given phase of our lives, one or the other polarity is often more
pronounced. But sometimes they are evenly balanced; the Seasons of Rot
and of Regeneration happen at the same time.
Where are you at in the cycle right now?
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IT'S ALL ALIVE
Yua is a term the Yupiit people of Alaska use for the spirit that inhabits all
things, both animate and inanimate. A rock, for instance, has as much yua
as a caribou, spruce tree, or human being, and therefore merits the same
measure of compassion.
If a Yupiit goes out for a hike and spies a chunk of wood lying on a frozen
river bank, she might pick it up and put it in a new position, allowing its
previously hidden side to get fresh air and sun. In this way, she would
bestow a blessing on the wood's yua.
(Source: Earl Shorris, "The Last Word," Harper's, August 2000)
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WHAT PRONOIA PORMISES YOU
Pronoia doesn't promise uninterrupted progress forever. It's not a slick
commercial for a perfect summer day that never ends.
Grace emerges in the ebb and flow, not just the flow.
The waning reveals a different kind of blessing than the waxing.
But whether it's our time to ferment in the valley of shadows or rise up
singing in the sun-splashed meadow, fresh power to transform ourselves
is always on the way.
Our suffering won't last, nor will our triumph.
Without fail, life will deliver the creative energy we need to change into
the new thing we must become.
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USEFUL REVERENCE
Reverence is one of the most useful emotions. When you respectfully
acknowledge the sublime beauty of something greater than yourself, you
do yourself a big favor. You generate authentic humility and sincere
gratitude, which are healthy for your body as well as your soul.
Please note that reverence is not solely the province of religious people. A
biologist may venerate the scientific method. An atheist might experience
a devout sense of awe toward geniuses who have bequeathed to us their
brilliant ideas.
What about you? What excites your reverence? I invite you to explore the
deeper mysteries of this altered state of consciousness.
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MORE PRONOIA RESOURCES:
France to fine men up to €750 for wolf-whistling.
President Emmanuel Macron says law is intended to ensure women are not
afraid to be outside. https://tinyurl.com/ycje7n62
Ireland becomes world's first country to divest from fossil fuels
https://tinyurl.com/yb7jaz7b
A list of 38 SMALL VICTORIES. https://tinyurl.com/ycyqwh2p
(Note: I endorse these because I like them. They aren't advertisements,
and I get no kickbacks.)
Please tell me your own nominations for PRONOIA RESOURCES:
Truthrooster@gmail.com.
Read old but still useful archives of Pronoia Resources:
https://pronoiaresources.com
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week beginning July 26
Copyright 2018 by Rob Brezsny
http://www.freewillastrology.com/horoscopes/
Grammar key: Asterisks equal *italics*
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As you wobble and stumble into the New World,
you shouldn't pretend you understand more than you actually do. In fact,
I advise you to play up your innocence and freshness. Gleefully
acknowledge you've got a lot to learn. Enjoy the liberating sensation of
having nothing to prove. That's not just the most humble way to
proceed; it'll be your smartest and most effective strategy. Even people
who have been a bit skeptical of you before will be softened by your
vulnerability. Opportunities will arise because of your willingness to be
empty and open and raw.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Since 1358, the city of Paris has used the
Latin motto *Fluctuat nec mergitur*, which can be translated as "She is
tossed by the waves but does not sink." I propose that we install those
stirring words as your rallying cry for the next few weeks. My analysis of
the astrological omens gives me confidence that even though you may
encounter unruly weather, you will sail on unscathed. What might be the
metaphorical equivalent of taking seasick pills?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Spanish word *delicadeza* can have
several meanings in English, including "delicacy" and "finesse." The
Portuguese word *delicadeza* has those meanings, as well as others,
including "tenderness," "fineness," "suavity," "respect," and "urbanity." In
accordance with current astrological omens, I'm making it your word of
power for the next three weeks. You're in a phase when you will thrive by
expressing an abundance of these qualities. It might be fun to temporarily
give yourself the nickname Delicadeza.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Uninformed scientists scorn my oracles.
Reductionist journalists say I'm just another delusional fortuneteller.
Materialist cynics accuse me of pandering to people's superstition. But I
reject those naive perspectives. I define myself as a psychologically
astute poet who works playfully to liberate my readers' imaginations with
inventive language, frisky stories, and unpredictable ideas. Take a cue
from me, Scorpio, especially in the next four weeks. Don't allow others to
circumscribe what you do or who you are. Claim the power to
characterize yourself. Refuse to be squeezed into any categories, niches,
or images -- except those that squeeze you the way you like to be
squeezed.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "I have no notion of loving people by
halves; it is not my nature. My attachments are always excessively
strong." So said Sagittarian novelist Jane Austen. I don't have any
judgment about whether her attitude was right or wrong, wise or ill-
advised. How about you? Whatever your philosophical position might be, I
suggest that for the next four weeks you activate your inner Jane Austen
and let that part of you shine -- not just in relation to whom and what you
love but also with everything that rouses your passionate interest.
According to my reading of the astrological omens, you're due for some
big, beautiful, radiant zeal.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "There are truths I haven't even told God,"
confessed Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector. "And not even myself. I am a
secret under the lock of seven keys." Are you harboring any riddles or
codes or revelations that fit that description, Capricorn? Are there any
sparks or seeds or gems that are so deeply concealed they're almost
lost? If so, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to bring them up
out their dark hiding places. If you're not quite ready to show them to
God, you should at least unveil them to yourself. Their emergence could
spawn a near-miracle or two.
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MY DAILY TEXT-MESSAGE HOROSCOPES
Some people don't know that I write daily horoscopes, available as text
messages sent to your cell or smart phone. They're shorter than the
weekly 'scopes, but on the other hand they're more frequent -- every day
of the week.
My weekly horoscopes are free, but the dailies cost about 67 cents a day
if you sign up for a subscription. If you think you might enjoy getting
regular bursts of inspiration from me to illuminate your adventures, check
them out.
Go to https://RealAstrology.com. Register or log in. On the new page,
click on "Subscribe / Renew" under "Daily Text Message Horoscopes" in
the right-hand column.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What are your goals for your top two
alliances or friendships? By that I mean, what would you like to
accomplish together? How do you want to influence and inspire each
other? What effects do you want your relationships to have on the world?
Now maybe you've never even considered the possibility of thinking this
way. Maybe you simply want to enjoy your bonds and see how they
evolve rather than harnessing them for greater goals. That's fine. No
pressure. But if you are interested in shaping your connections with a
more focused sense of purpose, the coming weeks will be an excellent
time to do so.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In Janet Fitch's novel *White Oleander*, a
character makes a list of "twenty-seven names for tears," including
"*Heartdew. Griefhoney. Sadwater. Die tränen. Eau de douleur. Los rios
del corazón*." (The last three can be translated as "The Tears," "Water of
Pain," and "The Rivers of the Heart.") I invite you to emulate this playfully
extravagant approach to the art of crying. The coming weeks will be en
excellent time to celebrate and honor your sadness, as well as all the
other rich emotions that provoke tears. You'll be wise to feel profound
gratitude for your capacity to feel so deeply. For best results, go in
search of experiences and insights that will unleash the full cathartic
power of weeping. Act as if empathy is a superpower.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be extra polite and deferential. Cultivate an
exaggerated respect for the status quo. Spend an inordinate amount of
time watching dumb TV shows while eating junk food. Make sure you're
exposed to as little natural light and fresh air as possible. JUST KIDDING! I
lied! Ignore everything I just said! Here's my real advice: Dare yourself to
feel strong positive emotions. Tell secrets to animals and trees. Swim and
dance and meditate naked. Remember in detail the three best experiences
you've ever had. Experiment with the way you kiss. Create a blessing that
surprises you and everyone else. Sing new love songs. Change something
about yourself you don't like. Ask yourself unexpected questions, then
answer them with unruly truths that have medicinal effects.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your past is not quite what it seems. The
coming weeks will be an excellent time to find out why -- and make the
necessary adjustments. A good way to begin would be to burrow back
into your old stories and unearth the half-truths buried there. It's possible
that your younger self wasn't sufficiently wise to understand what was
really happening all those months and years ago, and as a result distorted
the meaning of the events. I suspect, too, that some of your memories
aren't actually your own, but rather other people's versions of your
history. You may not have time to write a new memoir right now, but it
might be healing to spend a couple of hours drawing up a revised outline
of your important turning points.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): One of the most famously obtuse book-length
poems in the English language is Robert Browning's *Sordello*, published
in 1840. After studying it at length, Alfred Tennyson, who was Great
Britain's Poet Laureate from 1850 to 1892, confessed, "There were only
two lines in it that I understood." Personally, I did better than Tennyson,
managing to decipher 18 lines. But I bet that if you read this dense, multi-
layered text in the coming weeks, you would do better than me and
Tennyson. That's because you'll be at the height of your cognitive
acumen. Please note: I suggest you use your extra intelligence for more
practical purposes than decoding obtuse texts.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ready for your financial therapy session? For
your first assignment, make a list of the valuable qualities you have to
offer the world, and write a short essay about why the world should
abundantly reward you for them. Assignment #2: Visualize what it feels
like when your valuable qualities are appreciated by people who matter to
you. #3: Say this: "I am a rich resource that ethical, reliable allies want to
enjoy." #4: Say this: "My scruples can't be bought for any amount of
money. I may rent my soul, but I'll never sell it outright."
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Homework: Do you have a liability that could be turned into an asset with
a little (or a lot of) work? Testify at Freewillastrology.com.
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