Your weekly horoscope: February 15 – 21, 2017

Aquarius

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
It’s time to take a stand, Aquarius. You’re smart and can make sense of just about anything, but that doesn’t mean you always believe what you say. This week, your mind is firing on all cylinders and you will make the most of it if you can be decisive. Whether you need to make decisions, follow through with plans, or touch base with others, this is the time for making connections that reflect your beliefs and values. Rise to the challenge, my love.

Pisces

Feb. 19 – March 20
Your fears can make you want to escape into a fantasy world sometimes, and who could blame you? Life is hard and times are tough. The problem with escapism is that the world, with all its problems, is still waiting for you when you come back from your vacation. Don’t delay, Pisces. This week, you can and should deal head-on with your problems, no matter how daunting it seems.

Aries

March 21 – April 19
When you’re more fixated on what you want to avoid – rather than what you’re trying to attract – it’s easy to get messy results. Making good decisions requires you to have clear motives. This is a great week for making connections, figuring out plans, and sharing ideas with others. The thing to watch out for is getting too scattered, Aries. Make sure that whatever you bring into your life is high quality and not just more of the same thing.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20
It’s the things that scare you that need your attention the most this week. You may feel like avoiding something or someone for fear of having upsetting dynamics play out. But ‘what you resist will persist.’ Be brave and deal directly with things, even if you are overwhelmed by your feelings. The only way for your life to change is if you change the way you deal with it first. Don’t let your fears stop you, Taurus — shift your approach to get a new outcome. 

Gemini

May 21 – June 21
It’s really hard to be an adult sometimes. There are so many things that you’re responsible for, and the more you care about your life, the higher the stakes. This week, try to find your stride as you make decisions and plans to follow through with them. It’s easy for your energy to be scattered when you’re spread too thin, or don’t have a clear plan of action. Break your big picture ideas into bite-sized pieces and get to work — take it step by step.

Cancer

June 22 – July 22
If someone you care about has a problem, like it or not, it will become your problem too. It’s important to listen to other people’s feelings, even if they’re being a total bummer. You don’t get to decide how other people should feel, or how your behaviour impacts them. All you have power over is what you do and how you respond to the consequences. So have grace with interpersonal upsets this week.

Leo

July 23 – Aug. 22
It can be hard out here for a Leo. Sometimes you’re overwhelmed by thinking of all the worst-case scenarios, and it’s hard to move on, regardless of how badly you want to. It’s difficult to change your focus and think of the positives. This week you’re on call to honour your feelings, no matter what they are. Carve out time to be present, wherever you are, and keep on keeping on, friend. You will make the most of your life by honouring all parts of you — not just the fun ones.

Virgo

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
You don’t have to secure world peace or pay off your whole mortgage this month. Everything doesn’t have to get done right away — you just have to stay on track with getting it done in its right time. This week will test your ability to stay present in a moment of stress and pressure. Do what you can in a healthy way today, and then take a break. You don’t need to be perfect – you only need to keep moving.

Libra

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
Don’t ignore your instincts, Libra. Find a quiet place to get grounded and take stock of what you’re doing, and what your gut has to say. Try not to worry so much about the details, and get connected to the big picture instead. Investigate your choices and the direction they are pointing you, so that you can come to peace with it or make changes. Love yourself enough to put your own instincts ahead of what anyone else says this week.

Scorpio

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Scorpios are known for being able to hold onto a grudge, and that reputation didn’t come out of nowhere. Don’t punish yourself for making a mistake or not doing or feeling what you think you should. Life is hard enough without you being mean to yourself, on top of it all. This week, find something to focus on, and make positive steps forward with. Focus on small successes, and adjust your attitude to ease your way.

Sagittarius

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
You’re strong and capable and full of life-giving energy. You’re also pretty averse to feeling pain when you can avoid it. This week, use your super “Sadge” power to help yourself feel good (even when things aren’t so great) — or to valiantly confront your problems. You may have to make changes that have some scary repercussions, but check your fears. Don’t maintain the status quo at all costs. Let go of what isn’t working, so you can make room for something better.

Capricorn

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 You’ve gotta go through it to get to it, Cappy. This week you’re moving through some rocky inner terrain and that’s uncomfortable. Trust me, there’s a bigger picture to your problems, and it can bring you meaning, if you’re willing to look for it. You’re here — in this place, at this very moment – for a reason. Find your calling — the thing that you can offer to the world and your community. Time to get to work, my love.

Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn

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