Even if you’re happy with what you’re doing, every once in a while a shake-up is important. Not because there is anything wrong, but what it does is it helps you spot what’s working, what isn’t, and even more than that, it helps you to spot what you want to reach for next.
I’ll surprise my friends, and myself, when they ask if I want “the usual” and I say no
Obviously, experiencing joy as an everyday part of your life is an appealing idea. But as an air sign, you’ll easily get lost in analyzing the past, its influence, and you’ll consider what worked and what didn’t.
Yet as you will be aware, it is vital that you broaden your horizons in terms of what you do and the people you’re meeting in the here and now. The fact is, every element of your life—from the individuals you spend time with, to the activities you pursue, and especially, your goals—is like a form of vitamin. They nourish you in a unique way, and for that reason, you need a “dose” of them regularly, if not every day. And every once in a while, you need a different formula.
If things aren’t working, then it isn’t about just simply exchanging one activity for another. It is about facing what hasn’t worked and recognizing some tough facts before you begin to consider your options.
Otherwise, you will simply do the same thing again. It’s a little bit like getting fit, that is, using new muscles. It aches initially, and you may even have to be taught to do it. But in this case, the muscle you’re using is about being inquisitive about life, people, and places in a new way. Once you understand that, if what you’re doing aches a little, you’ll also know you’re doing exactly the right thing.
During times of change, certain individuals may seem to be unsympathetic, if not just plain bullying. Ordinarily, that’s not welcome, but in certain situations, it is those true friends who are preventing you from settling into old patterns, forcing you to do things in a new way and introducing you to those new activities.
Many people are encouraged to get in the habit of taking care of themselves in a particular way—eating in a particular manner and working out in a particular way. But life changes. Your body changes. And so must the way you take care of yourself.
Even if you’re happy with what you’re doing, every once in a while a shake-up is important. Not because there is anything wrong, but what it does is it helps you spot what’s working, what isn’t, and even more than that, it helps you to spot what you want to reach for next.
You’ve managed to keep a particularly tricky issue under wraps. It hasn’t been easy, but you’ve felt strongly that this was nobody else’s business. But now, it is the business of others. And you need to ensure certain individuals are aware of the full facts, including why you’ve said nothing until now.
Aquarius: JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18
Ruler: Uranus
Symbol: The Water Bearer
Element: Air
Flower: Orchid
One of the few human zodiac symbols, Aquarius is the water bearer, the third of the clever air signs. While ruled by Saturn for most of history, when the first planet to be discovered in modern times, Uranus, was spotted in 1781, you acquired a new, edgy ruler. Your flower is an orchid, your spice is chili, and your tree is all those bearing fruit. Not surprisingly, your stone is the aquamarine.
