May 21 – June 21
The key to happiness isn’t keeping busy – it’s keeping busy with things that bring you joy. This week, you’re going to get glimpses of some ways you can have real and lasting happiness. Be open to inspiration, even if it seems intimidating to get there. You’re ready for change, and if you’re careful not to fall for shiny objects, you’re likely to create something truly golden. Believe in yourself, and prioritize the things and situations that make life feel good.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.June 22 – July 22
The New Moon is in Cancer on the 23rd, and since it only falls in your sign but once a year, it’s a big, beautiful thing. Devote time to getting in touch with your innermost self this week. You may find that you need to adjust parts of your lifestyle to better promote happiness. Or you’ll find that you’ve been placing unnecessary pressures on yourself. This is an extra potent time for enacting changes that promote a happy, healthy you, Moonchild, so don’t miss out.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.July 23 – Aug. 22
This is an excellent time for changes, but beware the trickiness of your ego. You may find yourself feeling restless and thinking the best way to change your life is to change the people around you, but spoiler alert: it’s not. If the people you choose to spend time with suck, that’s more about your choices than about your right to improve them. Don’t fear the hard stuff – if anyone can tackle it, it’s you. Rely on that big, generous heart of yours, even when it comes to your own self, Leo.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Fear sucks. It’s the root of so many painful and destructive emotions, and this week it’s got you down. You’re not supposed to know the answers right now, Virgo. You don’t need to understand all the pieces, or even be able to see the path forward. What you need right now is a little patience. Change is scary, especially when it’s happening in uncertain ways. Honour your feelings without weaving a narrative to match them. Before you do anything else this week, take time to find some inner calm.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
The truth is that no matter how connected to others you are, as humans, we are all essentially alone with ourselves. Instead of attaching all your hopes and dreams to other people, make sure that you’re working on your relationship to your own self, Libra. This week may force you to rely on your own resources, and while you’d rather not, it’s for your own good. Find meaning in the hard stuff. Don’t be in such a rush to fix situations that aren’t broken, my love.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Take time to feel gratitude for all that you’ve got, Scorpio. Having real appreciation for your life does heaps of good for your body, your unconscious thoughts, and ultimately, your actions. It’s impossible to know what will happen next in your life, but you can prepare for it by laying some solid foundations. This week is all about getting your emotional wellness sorted so that you can greet your life with open arms and make the most of where you’re at.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Your challenge this week is to let things develop at their own pace without knowing what’s around the corner. While it’s not the end of the world, you’re probably dealing with some kind of ending this week, and it’s uncomfortable. Try to see the big picture without filling in the details with a story that you don’t yet know is true. Your story is still being written — be here for that. The ways you act in times of stress speaks volumes about you, Sagittarius — and that’s where the real scoop is.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Your sign isn’t known for creativity, but that doesn’t mean that you aren’t inventive in your own way. The trick for you is finding meaning and importance in what you do. The time has come for you to step out of the shadows you’ve been hiding in and try something new. You don’t have to be chill, but you do need to be willing to be challenged outside of your comfort zone. If someone offers you something exciting but scary this week, hop on it, Cappy.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Repetitive thought is like prayer, and that kind of ritualistic thinking has power. If you let what you’re scared of dominate your thinking, it’ll stop you from taking chances, and you can’t be true to yourself living like that. This week, you’re on call to follow through with the stuff you’ve been putting off. You’ve been at a standstill, and it’s time for you to take some chances. Act with integrity, and you can’t go wrong — even if things don’t turn out exactly as you want them to, Aquarius.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.Feb. 19 – March 20
The changes that are happening in your life require you to confront your fears — there is no other way about it. The trouble with this is that it sucks, but the opportunity here is for you to grow past where you’ve ever been. The trick is to know the difference between a shiny object and true gold. They’re both real pretty, but only one will keep its lustre. This week, devote your precious energy to the projects, people, and activities that you actually value.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.March 21 – April 19
Your ability to cope is being tested, and while you’re totally capable of making the best of your situation, maybe you shouldn’t actually be doing that, Aries. It’s time to confront things and see them for what they really are, even if it’s not great. Beware that your escapist tendencies could fool you into believing that your instincts are false. You can only improve the things that you’re aware of, so prioritize two things week: following through on your hunches and general self-reflection.
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.April 20 – May 20
Take the time to catch up with yourself, Taurus. This week should provide some much needed respite from all the big changes you’ve been moving through. Use the New Moon on the 23rd as an opportunity to reflect on the last 30 days of your life — what you’ve accomplished and where you’re still striving. This is an especially fertile time for dealing with your day-to-day life, especially if you do so in efforts to nurture yourself. Adjust your attitude, and everything will shift with you.
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
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