By Sarah Jane Grace | Source
As the ebb and flow of the tides of life continue to twist and turn, many of us are still feeling quite bewildered and confused. It’s as though sometimes we feel as though we’re here, sometimes we feel there, and sometimes we feel as though we’re somewhere in between. It’s hard to articulate, but there are times when it all feels overwhelming and confusing, but there are other times when it feels exactly as it should be. No one ever said life was easy!
There is no doubt that there are days when navigating the ever-changing path feels too much; it’s as though we become overloaded with information, emotion, experiences, awareness, and we switch off as a result. For the sensitive souls amongst us, it’s easy to see how this can happen as the buzz of the world seems to be getting louder and louder. It’s as though someone’s turned the volume up on all of our senses and everything is louder: smells, sights, sounds, and even feelings.
It’s therefore no surprise that many of us want to hide away from the noise, to seek retreat from the chaos in order to find balance within our hearts and souls. When we pause and take a breath, the chaos feels less burdensome as we can see the bigger picture and begin to understand where we are going and why. Despite the busy-ness, there are many who are thriving in the chaos, but a great many are struggling, feeling isolated and disconnected, alone and confused. It’s hard feeling as though we’re standing on the edge of life, looking in, trying to make sense of the chaos, feeling as though everyone around us is absolutely fine. Of course, that isn’t the case, but it’s easy to feel as though everyone else is thriving when they’re not.
Each of us has our own journey in life, and we each have pathways that allow us to flourish, blossom, and thrive. When we struggle, we can feel as though this is slipping away, but it’s important to realise that this isn’t the case. The struggle is simply a sign to pause for a while to rebalance and replenish. Many creative and spiritual souls feel that it is this suffering and struggle that is the ultimate gateway to creativity and intuition, spiritual growth and wisdom. This isn’t to say we need to seek out struggle in order to grow and evolve. It’s simply an observation that we evolve when the times are challenging, as these are normally the moments where we need to trust our abilities and to believe in ourselves.
So many of us carry scars of all different types, and these scars often allow more pain into our hearts and souls, but they also allow more light to come through. This light can bring wisdom and inspiration, but it can also bring a deeper and richer sense of connection, reminding us that we are all integral parts of the universe. At a time when so many of us feel isolated and alone, it’s important to realise that we are never truly alone; there is always someone somewhere walking the path with open arms to offer support or a listening ear.
October looks set to be a month for moving towards a more internally directed way of living as we each allow our hearts and souls to have more breathing space. Many of us are near crossroads and turning points as we begin the process of letting go of negative self-beliefs and freeing ourselves from ‘ought’. A life shaped by ought is a life built on pressure, and when we shift towards want, the whole dynamic changes as we begin to think about our hopes and dreams. It’s therefore important to take the time to contemplate our true priorities and to create the space for the things and people that matter.
Connection is therefore an important word for this month. When we feel alone or feel as though everyone else is on a different wavelength or speaking a different language, it can be hard to find the strength and courage to stand firm. However, when we pause, breathe and close our eyes, we can feel ourselves re-connecting to the bigger picture and we no longer feel alone.
Staying calm in the stormy seas of life can be easier said than done, but the more centred we become, the more able we are to become one with the swirling whirlwinds and allow the chaos and discombobulation to flow over us. It’s unquestionably hard not to be affected by the tumultuousness and rambunctiousness of the world, but when we pause with grace, love and compassion in our hearts and souls, we no longer feel consumed by the chaos.
As the light of wisdom shines brightly, the true depths of our soul will be revealed as our true essence has the space to be free. It’s therefore important to take some time over the weeks ahead to sit in quiet contemplation, connecting to this inner light, allowing it to guide us and to illuminate a new way of living and being.
When life feels busy or overwhelming, a brief pause allows us to hear the whispers of our souls as they echo through time and space. Our consciousness is awakening, self-compassion is growing and it’s time now to re-centre and re-align. With compassion, fear loses its power; with love, hate fades.
As mentioned last month, when we take the time to become fully present, we awaken our hearts and souls as we reconnect to the beauty, majesty and magic of life…
For now, and as always, I wish you all kinds of wonderful.
With love,
Sarah-Jane
Aries
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You have spent a great deal of your life trying to be the person that you’ve felt you needed to be, the person you thought everyone wanted you to be, and the person you sensed you ought to become. Never to take things lightly, it’s clear you have put in a lot of time and effort to succeed, but there is a part of you that has always sensed that the person you feel you need to be isn’t the same as being your true self. You are adept at bending and flexing to accommodate the needs and expectations of others, but you seem to have lost sight of the fire that burns within your heart and soul as this fire brings you passion, courage and wisdom, as well as a clear sense of your true essence and sense of self. You are finally realising that in order to connect more wholeheartedly to your gifts, you need to embrace your truth and stand in your power. This may sound a bit clichéd, but standing in your power is such an apt description as you seem ready to re-shape and re-define your life from the inside out.
It’s time to use your wisdom, strength and passion to create meaningful change as you start to contemplate becoming the person you want to be, letting go of ought and must in the process. Of course, you will always offer support to others, and you will always accommodate their needs as much as you can, but accommodating your own needs is so important now as you shift your focus towards your own hopes and dreams. There will always be times when you meander off the path in life, and there will always be moments when you prioritise the needs of others above your own, but this is a time to gently shift the balance, acknowledging your own needs and having the confidence to define your boundaries and to walk your own path…
Taurus
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October looks set to be a month of contemplation and reflection as you look back over your life to the choices you’ve made and the ones you haven’t, the paths you’ve walked, the ones you haven’t, as well as the ones that still call you. Although you’re often too busy to notice, the warmth from the light of your soul gently radiates and twinkles, bringing hope, anticipation and creativity; it’s hard to articulate, but you seem more inspired and empowered to make some important decisions as you reach a ‘change point’ or a crossroads in your life. When you take a deep breath and listen to your heart and soul, you can feel the shifts as the planets align and you sense the time is right to step onto a new path feeling refreshed and renewed. Although this is exciting, there is also a gentleness to the process; it’s not rushed or hurried, just enjoyed and savoured. It’s as though you’ve already made peace with where you’re heading and this change point therefore feels life-affirming as it’s a sign you are finally beginning to trust your intuition to guide you. Of course, you will always have an urge to support those around you, but you now know that it’s possible to walk this new path without sacrificing either your responsibilities or your dreams.
It’s time to stop doubting yourself and to start believing that you have what it takes to navigate this chapter of change with poise and inner-knowing, letting your intuition guide you, feeling more balanced as a result. It’s therefore important that you take some time to think about what you truly want in life, what nourishes you and what doesn’t. At the same time, open up to all of the many nooks and crannies within as this is where some of those long-held dreams still reside. October looks set to see you shining brightly once again…
Gemini
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As you continue to contemplate a new direction and purpose in life, there is a sense that you are rather enjoying the process as gazing deeply within is something you’re always eager to do. It’s as though, for you to find meaning, you need to understand the nuts and bolts as to why things are the way they are, and this willingness to look deeply within allows you to look beyond the four walls of your everyday life and towards a more meaningful way of living and being. As a result, over the years you have asked a great many questions, many of which have yet to be answered, and many of which you haven’t quite formulated in your mind exactly what you’re trying to find out. It’s easy to get caught up in seeking answers to questions without realising that unless your question is clear, finding an answer can prove rather challenging! Of course, you already know this, but when you’re living it, it can become tricky to notice when the edges become blurred as you lose focus.
You have spent a great deal of time contemplating life, the universe and just about everything in between, and this has often brought you great reward as you have discovered so much more than many would ever contemplate. However, there is a downside to this process as your quest for answers can leave you waiting for answers before you make a decision or take a step on your chosen path, and although you intuitively know that many questions will never have answers, it’s important to acknowledge this dynamic to set yourself free. You are a phenomenal thinker and you thrive exploring the full expanse of possibility in life, but now it’s time to take a step beyond thinking to feel your heart and soul awakening as you turn towards living more consciously and more wholeheartedly than ever before…
Cancer
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As you continue to contemplate the concept of embracing your dreams and living your life, October looks set to be a month for re-focusing and re-prioritising as you begin to realise just how much of yourself you have been giving to others recently. You have always been a giving and generous soul, but there have been many times when you have felt depleted beyond your capacity. Although you are very much aware of this, it’s often really challenging for you to step back or define your boundaries. The reasons for this are complex; however, intuitively, you sense the time has come to make some important changes in connection to how you live your life as you yearn to have the time, space, and energy to engage more with those aspects of your life that bring you joy. Of course, balance is key to this shift, and you need to explore why you do what you do, and why you give so much of yourself to others and keep on giving? Now, this isn’t to say that you need to fundamentally change your essence; it’s more about exploring those aspects of your life that deplete you and contemplating ways you could potentially change your actions so you feel less drained and more nourished instead.
Taking time out for yourself and self-compassion are not indulgences; they are central to your well-being as you need some quiet time, creative time, and you time. Honouring yourself is so important; try not to dismiss it but turn towards it and open up to a new way of living and being that sees you far more contented and balanced. Contemplating your hopes and dreams is a fundamental part of this process, as you’ve put many on the sidelines for many years and instead focused on trying to be everything to everyone else. It’s time to be everything to yourself as you let happiness dance freely within your heart and soul…
Leo
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October looks set to be a month for going with the flow and learning how to let go a little more in all areas of your life. Although you are an intuitive, creative and free-spirited soul, you often find yourself caught up in the knots and tangles of other people’s lives. You have always thrived when it comes to being the rock and the support for those around you, but it’s so easy to start carrying their tangles without even realising it. It’s often only when you pause for a while that you realise just how much of what you’re carrying in life doesn’t actually belong to you. Now, it’s not as easy as saying just give it back and all will be well, as you are wise enough to know that life is rarely that simple. However, it is important to acknowledge just how much you carry, as that is the first step in creating some positive and meaningful change moving forwards.
Of course, at the end of the day only you can decide how you want to live your life, and if you’re happy as you are then nothing needs to change. Yet it seems that you can sense the need for change, as carrying so much weight is exhausting, particularly when a great deal of it isn’t actually yours. At the same time, carrying such a burden can make it hard for you to go with the flow or to live in the moment, as your free-spirited side can feel tethered or restrained. Just remember that you are a wise and intuitive soul, so listen to your inner world to guide you. You have reached a crossroads in your life, and it’s time now to shift your focus towards where you want to be rather than where you feel you ought to be; this is an important distinction as it shifts the energy of your path in life considerably…
Virgo
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You know only too well that life is often a series of roundabouts, cul-de-sacs, traffic lights, ring roads, as well as plenty of off-road terrain. As much as you would love a clear and well-defined roadmap, you know that even when the path ahead looks clear, a pothole or some temporary traffic lights can appear at any moment. Although there have been times when you’ve felt frustrated at these holdups, you are also wise enough to realise that for the majority of the time you are moving forwards in the direction of your choosing. It therefore seems important that you know where you’re heading and why, otherwise how can you get to your chosen destination? This may sound like stating the obvious, but when was the last time you paused for a while to contemplate your hopes and dreams? When did you last think about the path you’re travelling along?
Of course, when life holds you up, it’s easy to focus on the challenges rather than to look at the bigger picture of your life and acknowledge those special moments and those magnificent and majestic experiences or achievements. It seems an innately human tendency to focus on what you haven’t done or haven’t achieved, but the time has come for you to look beyond this and towards those aspects of life that warm your heart and soul. Even when you find yourself at a temporary traffic light or stuck in a traffic jam, see those as opportunities to take a deep breath, seeing them as natural pauses in the flow of your life. Yes, this might sound easier said than done, but you know it’s possible as you already do it some of the time. You seem ready now to live the life you were born to live and to realise that every single part of your journey has brought you to this current moment. So, take a deep breath and enjoy the journey once again…
Libra
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October looks set to be a month of renewed inspiration and refreshed focus as you begin to acknowledge the ripples of change occurring deep within your heart and soul. You have been hovering at a crossroads for quite some time, but you seem to have reached a change point where making a decision as to what direction you take is now more important than ever. For a long time now you have been juggling a very long to-do list as well as accommodating the needs, wants, and whims of those around you. Although you willingly do as much as you can for others, it is still important that you carve out sufficient time for yourself as well. Of course, it’s easy to get caught up in the currents and shifting sands of other people’s lives, and this can make it difficult to navigate your own way through life. But you seem ready now to take back the helm in order to navigate a new way of living and being.
You are a passionate, compassionate, and creative individual. These gifts, combined with your intuition and natural effervescence, make you a truly special soul. This isn’t about soothing your ego; it’s just a willingness to acknowledge that your needs matter. It’s time to take hold of your life, to acknowledge your passion and creativity, and to find ways for them to flourish and thrive. Therefore, this crossroads you are currently standing at is an important one, as this is your moment to reshape and redefine your life from the inside out. So instead of doubting that you have what it takes to live your best life, why not start to believe in yourself more? October looks set to be a time to focus on where you are and to acknowledge where you want to be as you reconnect to your true nature. Take a deep breath, seek out stillness, and through this stillness will come clarity, strength, and a stronger sense of purpose…
Scorpio
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You are something of a complex being. Your depths are boundless, sometimes mysterious, and the infinity within your heart and soul mostly remains undiscovered territory. Of course, you already know this, but there is a sense that you carry a layer of trepidation when it comes to your mysterious depths. Rather than acknowledging they are a part of you, it’s easy to feel that this undiscovered territory is something to avoid or resist. At the same time, to further complicate things, you also quite enjoy the mysteriousness as it gives you a sense that there’s more to life than you could ever begin to imagine. So this can leave you in a slightly confusing dynamic where you love the mystery but fear it in equal measure. Although you intuitively know there is nothing to fear, it doesn’t stop you from fearing this infinity as you can’t grasp it or comprehend it. No one ever said it was easy being you!
Jokes aside, you can clearly see how this conundrum can leave you tied up in knots between wanting to explore your depths but not wanting to at the same time. However, all is not lost as you can already sense the discord and this is the first, and probably the most important, step as once you can see the issue then it becomes easier to change things. Becoming easier isn’t the same as easy peasy though as you’re far too complex for that, but the more you open up to the truth of the bigger picture, the more you can see the things within your power to change or adjust. October looks set to be a month for seeking out a clearer sense of balance in order to stop tying yourself up in knots. Instead, it’s a time to celebrate your amazing complexity and to realise that although others may not ‘get’ you, that’s okay as long as you find peace with your wisdom, depth and creativity…
Sagittarius
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October looks set to be a time for acknowledging your wonderful, creative and slightly chaotic nature as you continue to seek out ways to find peace with your true essence. Being you has always carried a layer of complication and challenge, not because being you is challenging but because you tend to over-think and over-criticise yourself. You have always been something of a perfectionist but this comes at a price as although this tendency pushes you forward, it also leaves you focused on the gap between where you are and where you feel you ought to be. It’s time to let go of ‘ought’ as it’s shaped your life for a long time; instead, it’s time to love your quirks and chaotic side as it’s this that drives your free-spirited heart and soul.
You have never seen life in quite the same way as others as your consciousness reaches way and beyond the everyday into unchartered and unmapped terrain. You love this side of your nature, yet you constantly give yourself a hard time about it as your brain takes over pushing you into feeling as though you need to do more, achieve more or be more. You don’t! It’s time to finally accept your truth and to love your chaotic essence as this has the power to catapult your life from where you are to where you truly want to be. Let go of ought and instead focus on your hopes and dreams. Letting go of perfectionism doesn’t mean ‘giving up’, it shows willingness to release the pressure you place on yourself, setting your heart and soul free to flourish and thrive. Finding peace with your true essence is therefore a central theme over the weeks and months ahead as you stop trying to re-shape or re-define yourself to ‘fit’ and instead find peace in the here and now. Embrace your vibrancy and effervescence as this will set you free…
Capricorn
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As you continue to find ways to breathe more deeply into life, there is a sense that you are beginning to see yourself and your life with a fresh perspective. You have spent a great deal of your life trying to do better and be better but often use this as a measuring stick for your happiness rather than simply opening up to how you feel. In essence, there is a part of you that feels the harder you try the more likely you are to succeed, and whilst this is in some ways true, it also removes your emotion and intuition from the picture. You are wise enough to know that life is rarely as simple as doing more equals feeling happy; you know that happiness is a force in its own right that needs cultivating and nurturing. Yet, you rarely acknowledge this, instead preferring to give yourself a hard time, trying to be better.
Contemplating what ‘better’ actually means is therefore crucial now as chasing better suggests a belief that you don’t believe you are enough, exactly as you are. This is in no way a suggestion that you should stop pushing your boundaries or exploring new terrain; it’s a gentle nudge to remind you that you are already a wonderful, talented and gifted soul; you don’t have to chase anything to be that. Stop questioning yourself quite so intensely and maybe turn towards yourself with love and tenderness? It’s time now to live more consciously and more wholeheartedly as you turn away from feeling somehow less than and instead find peace in the here and now. The more present you become, the more you will realise that chasing ‘better’ isn’t the key to happiness; being yourself is the key to joy. So, take some time this month to acknowledge your gifts, talents and achievements as you shift your focus towards wholeness and acceptance…
Aquarius
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October looks set to be a month to contemplate your hopes and dreams, and to explore ways to make them a reality. An important part of this process is connected to believing in yourself and listening to the whispers within your heart and soul. Your inner world carries a beautiful and enchanting song which echoes deeply around your consciousness, and this song feeds your creativity and intuition, inspiring you to honour your true essence. However, you are also a thinker and your thoughts often take over. As their volume increases in your head, the enchanting soul music fades away. Obviously there is a need to find balance as you are naturally a thinker, but you are so much more as well, so it’s important to find ways to let your soul music flow free as this is how you connect more consciously and more wholeheartedly to your gifts. When your thoughts become too loud, they tether you and leave you feeling unable to breathe freely and unsure as to where you’re going or why.
Intuitively you know that you are a free spirit; your energy dances with carefree abandon and you love feeling free on every level of your being. So, although your thoughts can sometimes take over, if you can acknowledge them and encourage them to go with the flow of your inner world, you discover some new ways to bring the different facets of your being into a more cohesive and more spectacular whole. You are more than the sum of your parts and although this logically doesn’t make sense, you know that when you bring your head, heart and soul together, you sense more, feel more and achieve more. This inner union is therefore central to living your best life and following your dreams. It’s time to seek out joy, happiness and fulfilment as you become one with the music of your soul: listen, breathe, feel it and become it…
Pisces
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Going with the flow of your life is a phrase that creates a thin layer of frustration for you as you, as a Piscean, are the epitome of flowing. However, for a great deal of the time you feel as though you are being carried along by the currents of other people’s lives and you end up in places of their choosing, not your own. Although this is how you feel, when you take a step back, you realise that you only go with the flow because you choose to as in some ways it makes for an easier path through life. It’s the path of least resistance as you intuitively sense that few others could ever truly comprehend your essence or flow, so you box it up and let others take the helm. It’s therefore easy to see why you feel frustrated as you drift with those around you but really want to create your own currents.
It’s important to understand why you do this and why you prefer not to let your essence flow freely. Of course, only you can answer this question, but there is a sense that you feel as though your own needs matter less than the needs of others. Intuitively you know this isn’t the case, but somewhere deep within you is a belief that other people matter more. Whilst this feeds your generosity, it seems time to challenge this belief as your needs matter. You are a vibrant kaleidoscope of creativity and potential, so why not embrace this and seek out a new way of living and being that lets you create the currents to take you to new dimensions on all levels of your life? Take a deep breath and feel your spirit soar.