Leonine Times...metaphysical musings mixed with living

Fortune Forecast

2012-02-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

DWELLING ON PAIN GETS PAINFUL

There's plenty to be upset about in any given moment. The more we look, the more we see and the more deeply affected we are. While I'm not recommending ignoring difficult things, I am recommending looking for the silver lining in every struggle and every disappointment. It's going to be a stretch at times to see what's positive. Let's try. Sometimes we have to get very uncomfortable in order to break out and try new things. Could it be that some of the pain we're facing this week is designed to get us out of our comfort zone and more into the space of risk and exploration? Contemplate this and see where it leads. Bigger things are just over the next hill so keep your eyes on the horizon and not on the mess by the side of the road.

Monday 2/13
LISTEN AND RESPOND TO QUIET GUIDANCE
There's a lot of noise in the world today...a lot of competing, teeming energy that wants out attention and healing. Let's step away. Important information wants to come through but it can't if we can't carve out time to listen. Being distracted is easy and some of us might prefer it to the wisdom of the guidance and the action that's being prompted. Listen anyway.

Tuesday 2/14

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! let's be in love...

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EXPECT A QUICKENING
The pace is picking up and things that once felt stuck are starting to move again. It's exciting and unsettling as well. Our normal routine isn't working to keep us centered now which is a sign of transition. Let's recognize that change is underway and it's time to get behind it. Don't be fooled by the surface of things. There are potent and magical forces at work.

Wednesday 2/15
DIG IN AND MAKE ROOTS
We have to work to find our center today. Make a investment in the most precious space of all...YOU. It's an excellent time to get behind a dream, project or relationship. Prosperity will come from seeds planted now. Diligence, patience and focus will bring results, maybe not overnight but sooner than we realize. Stick with it.

Thursday 2/16
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BALANCE AND MODERATION FEEL RIGHT
Sometimes it's tough to achieve more balance but today it just feels right to try. It won't be hard as we decide its what's warranted. The behaviors that pull us out of balance will be easy to overcome by deciding on peace. Suddenly we can see what has been pulling at our attention and find new ways of handling these spaces. It feels good.

Friday 2/17
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STAY OUT OF SILLY CONFLICTS
It's so tempting to get sucked in to others' crazy drama today. Perhaps we're just looking for a place to blow off steam but we need to be careful. A lot of energy could get wasted on silly stuff if we aren't careful and we might just damage a relationship with an important ally. It's a good idea to just mind our own business even if getting in shouting match looks incredibly appealing.

Saturday 2/18
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CYNICAL THINKING KILLS THE DREAM
We are very likely to talk ourselves out of some aspect of our dream right now. In our attempt to be 'realistic' we might just end up walking away from something with tremendous potential. Let expansion of thinking and pushing past disbelief be the spiritual task of the day. Make it a project to allow more magic and possibility despite the mind's urge to shut it all down.

Sunday 2/19
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PLAY AND CELEBRATE
It's time to lighten up a bit and just enjoy the day. Get some friends and loved ones together and plan a day of action and reverie. Certainly there's work to be done. There always will be but let's take a break any way and just sink into the beauty of the moment. The refreshment and energy that gets generated from this will help us soar tomorrow.

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PICTURE WHAT'S WANTED AND DESIRED

Visualize it and if there are no details, start picturing the energy. What color is it? Are there images that represent what this energy feels like? Is there a texture to it? Start creating the ENERGY and let the rest take shape. It will.

Good Fortune Scopes 2/12 - 2/18

2012-02-11T10:07:00.000-07:00

ARIES
You've got potent money mojo happening this week, Aries and will find it easy to create abundance of all kind. Enjoy it, celebrate it and most of all share it. As you spread it around, even more will come back to you. You're chomping at the bit to explore new things. Make time to indulge your wanderlust or risk being overcome with irritability and tension. In your quest to win a battle, you might lose an important ally. Ask yourself if it's really worth it every time you're tempted to start a fight.

TAURUS
An unfair situation is starting to right itself in your favor, Taurus. It feels good to have justice working in your favor. As you experience this correction in circumstances be sure and let go of some old pain regarding this, so that you can move forward with openness and freedom. Someone is inviting you to play and you are so ready. Can you let yourself go and just have fun? A part of you is suspicious of the motives here but there's no need. You can trust yourself and your own intuition to provide the guidance you need.

GEMINI
You're starting to feel more grounded after a period of excellent and somewhat frantic work. Take a breather and enjoy the fruits of your labor, Gemini. If you give yourself a moment to pause, you'll find yourself refreshed and ready for the next challenge. A lover is showing up and making quite an impressive offer. You're not feeling it to the degree you think you should but don't let that prevent you from at least exploring the possibilities. You may not get everything you want but you'll get quite a bit.

CANCER
It's time to open up, Cancer. You've been in protection mode and it's stopping positive energy from flowing through you. Notice the urge to clamp down and just say no to it. Recent turbulence is starting to calm. Know it so that you can let go of the vigilance and defenses you've had up. It's an excellent time to craft a new plan. You know what you want, all you need to do now is break the journey there into smaller, easier pieces. It'll be a cinch once you let go of the lingering and useless fear you've been dragging around.

LEO
Your expertise is needed this week, Leo. You get to step into the spotlight now and shine. Don't hesitate because you're more than ready for what awaits. Expect your fears to be quite intense but don't let them stop you. If you try and figure out what the fear means, you'll get lost. It's normal to be nervous when entering a bigger arena where more attention is being given to you. Relish it! Ask for support is and when you need it. There are plenty of people waiting to help you become the star you're meant to be.

VIRGO
You're getting a dose of much needed clarity to help you craft your next step. It might feel a tad lonely in your world right now but you are ready to face your challenges with your own insight and guidance. It's definitely time to say goodbye to something that once brought satisfaction your way. As you move forward, you'll find fresh, new possibilities to take its place. Your money energy is getting stronger now. This will bring your strength, confidence and focus after a bit of a rough ride.

LIBRA
Now is the time to fall in love Libra. There are opportunities to deepen your connection at every turn this week and it's all you really want to do. Don't try and force yourself to pay attention to work and responsibilities when all you really want to do is connect and bask in your feelings. It's hard to rest now. There are some lurking stresses keeping you up at night. It's not as bad as it seems so try and put this stuff in its' place. Big changes are taking place deep inside you and this means letting old junk come up and out.

SCORPIO
It's time for a journey, Scorpio. Whether you hit the road or travel with your mind and spirit, you need new vistas to inspire your next step. Someone is asking you to play. Will you accept and go? You should! Company now will help you feel more playful and less serious about life. Don't brush aside this opportunity. A new world is starting to unfold right before you. You're going to be stunned by the magnificence of it all. Know that and start planning a big celebration.

SAGITTARIUS
You're feeling a little out of control right now, Sagittarius and it's nerve racking. Just slowing down a bit will help you regain your center and your grounding. Once you do that, you'll see that a problem that appears overwhelming is mostly a mirage. You're ready to bring more power and focus to the table and you needed this stressful situation to help you dig deeper. There's no need to entertain regrets or recriminations. let yourself have a fresh start now and watch how far you go and how fast you get there.

CAPRICORN
It's a tough week, Capricorn. You're feeling boxed in and it's causing a flight or fight response. You can see what you're doing but it's hard to stop the reactive energy. Stay calm and invest some time into meditation and other things that help sooth your nerves. You're not quite ready to launch a new project or explore a new path but you're getting there. Trust the process you're in and have a little faith in yourself. Soon you will be forging into uncharted territory and feeling very, very alive.

AQUARIUS
It's time to make a sacrifice of some kind Aquarius. Once you see that what you're giving up helps a lot of people, it will be easier to do it with love in your heart. You've been working hard and taking few breaks. This isn't going to work much longer. You need a chance to take a breath and see how far you've come. If you keep burning the candle at both ends, you will collapse in an exhausted heap soon. You're not as poverty stricken as you feel. Start seeing the incredible abundance in every aspect of your life.

PISCES
Healing energies are potent in your life this week. You can apply these energies to yourself or offer them to others. Be discriminating in how you offer to heal people, Pisces. Not everyone is in a position to enjoy what you give. There is opportunity for advancement and expansion now. You're being seen as more of an authority and the rewards are many. Make sure you've got a way to ground into the new power you're trying to embody. Otherwise, you might find yourself a bit unsettled.

MAY BLESSINGS SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Oops

2012-02-08T10:23:00.000-07:00

Here we are, basking in the post Full Moon in Leo energy. That's right, LEO. I know in the Fortune Forecast I have it listed as a Full Moon in Virgo. Oops. I guess I'm a little ahead of myself!

The Full Moon probably dredged up a deep need to feel seen, heard and appreciated. Leo needs validation so if you've been in situations where you felt invisible, unloved and unappreciated, see it as the gift of the Full Moon. The Full Moon dredges stuff up so that we can get a better look at it and heal it. Let the process unfold.

I know from some of the interactions over on my facebook page, that a lot of us are feeling out of sorts right now. There's a confusing mix of energy happening. The Full Moon in Leo is asking us to find more passion and inspiration and find the willingness to express it all. Meanwhile, Mars retrograde in Virgo asks us to go within, be quiet and release old junk. So we're being asked to go out and express but also go within and heal.

Leo wants to be seen as unique and important, while Virgo wants to heal others and be of service. Having these two energies so pronounced right now can create friction internally and in the world. It's as if we're at war with ourselves and it's difficult to find the middle ground between wanting what we want versus wanting what's best for the world.

Confusing, huh? It's okay right now to be a little confused about where to put your attention. With Neptune having just come home to Pisces, we're in a period of adjustment. Neptune in Pisces WILL shift our values as individuals and as a collective. Neptune is going to melt us a bit and create a more fuzzy feeling when it comes to ambition and focus. If you're experiencing any of these things, know that it's ok and that's you're simply tuning in to the cosmic shifts.

Part of what I've noticed is that relief can be found in the simplest of spaces. Find time for quiet refection. Listen to some soothing tunes, break out the meditation tapes and stop. Circumstances are shifting quickly and the big decisions we make today might not feel right tomorrow. Expect it and hold still to the degree that you can.

This week in the Stonestreet Cafe at 12radio.com, I'm welcoming Shanika Moran. Shanika has profound healing abilities and specializes in helping people overcome obstacles. The show is called OVERCOME and I was being a little mischievous when I named the show because I know a lot of us are feeling overcome by the psychic weather right now. At the same time, the potential to overcome pesky blocks and obstacles is big right now. Tune in Thursday at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern to learn more. Call in during the second half of the show for a reading! 1.218.862.7200 ext. 870303. Shanika and I will be doubling up and offering our insights to you.

That's about it for this week, my friends. Come get a reading at 12listen.com if you're feeling like you can't find your center and don't forget our huge sale on readings at 12listen.com and classes at 12academy.com this Sunday 2/12. I'm here for you.

xoxo
-Julia

Fortune Forecast 2/6 - 2/12

2012-02-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

RELEASE OLD DREAMS, MAKE SPACE FOR NEW

We've been hanging on to something, hoping it will work out and bring the prosperity, love and fulfillment we so desperately want and need but this vision is old and out of date. It's time to do some purging and releasing. Let go of an old dream or two. We can dream a new dream and manifest what we want but it has to come from a different shape than the one we've been clinging too. Stale dream-energy can cause pain. Instead of recognizing that we've grown and shifted we tend to see our inability to make stale dreams come true as a reflection of our flaws and stumblings. We can clean it all up this week as soon as we see that we're not nearly as limited as we used to be and that our old visions are based on those outdated limitations.

Monday 2/6
DIG DEEP, FOSTER ROOTS
Extend energy down, into the Earth today. We need more grounding now and anything that helps us feel centered is important and valid. It's important to set a pace that works. Being frantic is the flip side to apathy and neither of those are productive. Trust that in finding ways to get anchored in what's happening now will generate a catapult into something better.

Tuesday 2/7
HAPPY FULL MOON IN LEO!
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SEEK NEW CHALLENGES
We're itching to sink our teeth into something new and untested. Chalk it up to the full moon in Virgo. Puzzles and riddles are appealing and we're looking at the many ways we can create more efficiency in every space. In addition we need new amusements to keep the inspiration flowing. It might not drop out of the sky, so prepare to go and hunt it down.

Wednesday 2/8
BRIGHT IDEAS BRING LIGHT
It's easier to see life from alternate angles now and this brings a sense of possibility and freedom. We've been toiling away in very difficult conditions and we may not have even recognized it until now. None of it matters because we feel energized and excited about what's emerging. Bask in the optimistic beauty that's so abundant today.

Thursday 2/9
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STEP INTO POWER
We have a chance to play with power in a new and refreshing way today. Power can come from many places. What does it look like when it comes from the heart? It's beautiful and takes others into consideration. Now we find ourselves willing to fight for more than just our own needs. Now we join the battle to bring healing to the greater good. It's a sight to behold.

Friday 2/10
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REACH AND EXPAND
Stretch into uncharted territory. Push against the achy spots that say NO. Breathe into it and see what happens. We can relax now and allow things to unfold. That doesn't mean we don't have work to do on our end. Opening is our task and we can do it with grace and aplomb. Notice the heavy energies trying to make it all stop and just keep going.

Saturday 2/11
TAP INTO MAGIC
There are so many different ways we can apply ourselves to the tasks at hand. Not everything we're involved with right now is fun and fulfilling but all of it truly is valuable. If an old approach isn't yielding results, try a new one! There's simply nothing to lose and so much to gain when talking about creative, new paths. Let's explore and love every second of it.

Sunday 2/12

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THINK PLAY, BE CREATIVE
It's time to get that mind to lighten up and see with amusement. Let's explore our artistic side today and see if there isn't a masterpiece or two waiting to be born. Put responsibility and duty aside in order to experience pure play. It's the exact thing we need to prepare for the coming week. Everything important will be waiting just as we left it. Make the most of the break.

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KNOWING WHEN AND WHAT TO LET GO OF IS WISDOM IN ACTION

Trust yourself and if chaotic thoughts and feelings are taking over, wait. Wait until certainty comes. It will.

Good Fortune Scopes 2/5 - 2/11

2012-02-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

ARIES
You're being awfully hard on yourself this week, Aries. You're applying enormous pressure on yourself to be perfect in all ways and it's simply too much to live up to. Consider lowering your standards. You're loath to do this but if you can allow for a mistake or two, you'll actually move forward much more quickly. Perfect is paralyzing you. It's a challenge to balance the part of your that wants to reflect on the past with the part of you that's anxious to move into the future. Just try to come to this moment, right now.

TAURUS
You're being rewarded for hard work and it's about time, Taurus! Take a moment and relish your victory. Let it sink in a bit that you're being seen as more of an expert in your own right. This is a wonderful time for the advancement of your dreams. There are stresses affecting you but you can choose a new way of handling these stresses. You don't need to let it tear you up. Just step away. It's a challenge to shake off some of the cynical thinking that limits your dreams and possibilities. Work on it this week.

GEMINI
You're feeling brokenhearted this week, Gemini. Old wounds have come bubbling to the surface of your psyche and it's difficult not to see everything happening through the lenses of betrayal and abandonment. You kind of know that you're being affected by old junk but it feels so real and so raw that it's hard not to be reactive. Part of what's happening is that you're ready to take a big step up. The nerves and fear you're experiencing are a sign of this amazing shift. Keep going and don't expect others to get it just yet.

CANCER
Deep disappointment is making things tougher than they need to be, Cancer. You've got to shake it off and go forward. Sometimes it's time to walk away and this week, you'll have a chance to ponder this. Deep changes are getting you closer to what you want. Trust and faith can serve you well but you'll have to dig a little deeper to connect. Passionate and creative impulses are helping you forge a new path. Be willing to follow your instincts and don't let the intellect talk you out of a risk or two.

LEO
Oh Leo. Things are not going the way you planned and it's stressful and perhaps disappointing. Someone you count on for support is unavailable and perhaps even gone for good. The pain you feel about this is overwhelming and sad. You don't know it yet but you'd outgrown this connection and it was starting to hold you back. Be willing to entertain the notion that once the pain subsides, you might actually find yourself relieved. A final push on an important project is taxing and difficult. You can do it.

VIRGO
You're getting a chance to play with power this week Virgo and it's quite exciting. You might have to experiment a bit to figure out just what works. A new vision is taking shape and you can see all the steps needed to get there. It's tempting to use your power in a forceful way against those who've oppressed you. Be careful here because it might backfire and there are others ways to achieve the result you want. As you adopt a more playful attitude you'll find that many things you've been working towards start to fall into place. The key is play.

LIBRA
It's hard not to cave into the pressure this week, Libra. You're feeling pushed into a corner and might decide that compromising is your best option. It's not! Hold steady and this situation will right itself. Deep healing is unfolding for you and it's making you restless and uncomfortable. Get out of your own way and let it happen. You're being offered your freedom. Will you take it? Before you go leaping into new things be sure and tie up a loose end or two so that you can go forward with minimal distractions.

SCORPIO
You're running low on inspiration this week, Scorpio. It's hard to feel good about your projects and plans when you have no energy to fuel them. Make rest a top priority and shake off any feelings of guilt about it. A surge of fresh energy is coming for you. Will you be ready when it arrives? Part of what's going to help you build success is getting comfortable with everything that you want. Stop talking yourself out of your passion. You need to connect more fully with it in order to jet through this heavy energy.

SAGITTARIUS
An internal conflict is starting to play out in your environment. If you could see the roots of the turbulence, Sagittarius, you could turn it all around. Decide to create more peace for yourself and watch it ripple out into the world around you. Big gains are likely now. You've been working hard for quite awhile with minimal reward and it's all about to change. Get ready to receive some magic. Your intuition is offering powerful insight to help guide every step. Keep listening and acting on what you're hearing.

CAPRICORN
You're longing for greater riches but what you don't see is that you're rich already. You have all the knowledge wisdom and experience you need to create more wealth, Capricorn. Now it's just a matter of getting quiet long enough to use it. There is love and support available now and you can relax into it. Let yourself receive warmth and care while you get ready for one last push on a project. Unexpected abundance will be showing up soon. You worked for it even though you might not think so.

AQUARIUS
Let your heart open up, Aquarius. It's okay to care and to show it. You've been guarding yourself and keeping your feelings undercover but it's not good for you to do so. Allow more vulnerability now. It will create amazing healing and you'll feel freer and lighter than you have in a long time. A stressful situation is escalating and causing tremendous pressure. Stay the course and continue to allow your feelings space to be. This too shall pass, mush more quickly and easily than you realize.

PISCES
You might have to be a little stubborn this week in order to protect or defend something you treasure. It's not your preference to have to fight back but it's necessary now. Passionate drives are making it difficult to keep to the same, old routine. Perhaps it's time to break out and take a risk or two? You won't regret it, Pisces. Start taking a closer look at the judgements you have about who you are and what you want out of life. These subtle energies are holding you back, so start weeding them out now, before your next, big opportunity arrives.

MAY BLESSINGS SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!!

Mercy!

2012-02-01T10:49:00.000-07:00

Good heavens. What a stormy time period we're in. I don't know if it was the solar flares last week, the Mars Retrograde this week or the upcoming shift of Neptune into Pisces. All I know is that it is volatile out there. I keep getting this image in my head of that childhood game where you interlock your hand with someone else's to see who can bend back further and with more force. It ends with someone screaming MERCY!

I'm kind of kidding but I'm kind of not. The energy is ferocious and many of us are struggling to figure out just how to handle it. I can't tell you how many stories I've heard about explosive exchanges at work, at home and in the world at large. People are lit up! Lit up means having our issues, fears and insecurities close to the surface, so close that they threaten to completely take over and run the show.

I've had more than a few conversations this week where I felt like I was talking to someone's mental illness (and I'm pretty sure some of them felt the same way about me!). What are we to do? RETREAT...and rent a good movie or dive into a book. Sometimes we just need to take shelter while the storm works itself out. I know there's a confrontation or two you'd like to have. Take it from me, NOW IS NOT THE TIME and you will not achieve the results you want. You might get to see some mental illness up close. If that interests you, go for it.

Neptune is moving into Pisces on Friday. This is a big shift. It takes Neptune roughly 164 years to move through all 12 signs. It's a long cycle. Neptune is at home in Pisces and as the planet of union, oneness, and peace gets rooted in its home we will see some big shifts taking place. Hang in there!

When a planet switches signs, we have a period of adjustment where things tend to feel off. It takes a little while to get used to the new energy. We're feeling that right now...feeling the shift and because this is a big one, we're feeling it big time.

I had a dream this week that I was taking a trip around the world in a big airplane. We kept stopping in different cities to get more fuel, etc. We were preparing to land in China when the plane took a total nosedive towards what looked like a lake. No one else on the plane seemed concerned but I was preparing to die. At the last second, the plane pulled up and glided on to the water and everything was fine. It was all very routine for everyone except me.

This image of the plane going straight down into what looks like a deep lake is such great imagery for Neptune moving into Pisces. The deep lake represents the unconscious, the collective mind, our emotional bodies and more. Here comes Neptune, ready to dive in and sink into the murky waters of fear, insecurity and uncertainty. The unconscious is a scary place at times because it feels out of control and unmanageable. We're reluctant to go there but whether we're willing or not we are going!

Some of the unconscious drives coming to light right now might very well feel like life and death. Some of the battles and challenges we're in are loaded with intensity and we can't seem to figure out why. Neptune is bringing an awakening and a healing and despite the terror of being submerged in a plane in a deep lake, we're actually going to land just find, skimming along the top of the water.

Neptune is urging us to visit the murky waters of the unconscious. It's time to get clear about who we are, what we want and what motivates us to create our lives. As always, what we're afraid of often seems like a piddly, little shadow once we get face to face with it. Neptune is taking us on this ride and it's time now to trust and let go of the resistance we use to defend against what we might find in the shadows. Let's just go and have a good time. In my dream, as soon as we landed, a party broke out on the plane?! It was NUTS.

I'm going to explore these ideas and images in much more depth this Thursday in the Stonestreet Cafe at 12radio.com. It's show #85...PRETTY THINGS. I want to examine how we find beauty in the world. What makes things ugly? Can we experience more beauty by deciding to? I'm pretty sure the answer is yes so tune in and let's see where we get to. Call me during the second half of the show for a reading or to discuss! 1.218.862.7200 ext 870303.

I'm here, my friends! We're on this journey together so shake off any feelings of being alone in it. Come on over to 12listen.com for a reading and a healing or sign up for a 20 minute meditation at 12academy.com. Together, we'll find a soft spot to land.

xoxo
-Julia

Fortune Forecast 1/30 - 2/5

2012-01-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

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LET LOVE IN

Sometimes, love wants to come to us but we don't see it and brush past it in our hurry to get somewhere else. Maybe we can challenge this need to hurry a bit this week? Let's decide to slow down and become more observant. The urge to rush and hurry is powerful right now so we'll have to work pretty hard to unhook from it. It's totally worth it! Let's decide to move a little more slowly and deliberately in order to see the opportunities for connection that are all around, waiting for us. Every interaction offers us the opportunity to exchange love. We can take it in and give it back. Don't worry about extravagant displays. Let's keep is simple and relish every, sweet drop.

Monday 1/30
BE AT PEACE
There are things that are simply beyond our control right now. We might be torn up inside about it all but there's just no way to make it different right now. The only thing we have the power to change is how we feel about it and what we're allowing to unfold in the inner world. It might take a herculean effort, but let's shift into spaces that offer respite from the stressful thinking.

Tuesday 1/31
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GROW SLOWLY
Sometimes we get so ambitious about our growth that we bite off more than we can chew. Or we undertake to heal something and move so much stuff around that our world is overtaken with uncomfortable chaos. There's just no need to rush right now. Let's take it one step at a time. Slow it down! I just can't say this enough right now. SLOW IT ALL DOWN.

Wednesday 2/1
SEE WHAT'S AVAILABLE
It's important that we have a sense of the resources we have on hand. Resources aren't always tangible items. They can also be skills we have or connections to people who can help further our dreams. It's time to dig a little deeper to see all the gifts and abilities we can bring to bear on recent developments that feel out of control and unruly. everything will calm down when we see how well armed we are.

Thursday 2/2
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GO FORWARD NOW
The path is clear and we can take steps today. We might feel a little tentative at first, while we get a feeling for the lay of the land. Some of us are so ready to see life look different. It's tough to go at a steady pace but that's what's called for now. No rushing, no stalling, just a nice, steady pace.

Friday 2/3
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TAKE ACTION ON A BIG IDEA
It's a great day for progress on a dream. An important conversation or exchange is opening the gate for this dream to move forward. This is the week of small steps, so keep that in mind today. There's just no need to rush or act in haste. Slow steps and deliberate action will win this race. Bet on it.

Saturday 2/4
FACE THE FEAR
We might feel quite overwhelmed by some potent and intense fears today. It doesn't even make sense and yet the feelings are quite crushing. Don't waste time trying to understand it. Some experiences are primal, pure and simple. Let's just be in it, allowing ourselves to be spooky and creeped out. Like moving through a haunted house, on the other side, we'll laugh about the absurdity of it all.

Sunday 2/5
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RETREAT AND HEAL
Pull away and plan a day of rest and rejuvenation. Sometimes we don't even realize how profoundly stress is affecting us until we get a chance to take a break. Let's unburden these lovely bodies and allow a bit of nothingness to unfold. To amplify the healing, invite a loved one or two into your scared space to exchange some glorious LOVE.

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SEE VULNERABILITY AS STRENGTH

It's as simple as that. It takes strength to be vulnerable. Stop the judging of what it all means and let the feelings flow.

Good Fortune Scopes 1/29 - 2/4

2012-01-28T10:03:00.000-07:00

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ARIES
It's time to play, Aries. You'll have to tear yourself away from all those nagging responsibilities but you won't be worry if you can swing it. There's nothing to be gained by trying to stay on the straight and narrow right now. You're not going to find what you're looking for there. You need time to wander, dream and connect. Brilliant insight will come to you if you let it! Notice how powerful your judgment is lately. Could that judgment be creating unneeded rigidity? Ponder this a bit and see if you can cultivate a more open stance.

TAURUS
Your abundance energy is taking a big step up right now Taurus and it's a challenge to embody it all. Expect to feel a little shaky and unsure as you bring in more and more permission to have it all. Your hard work and dedication is starting to pay off. Your garden is flowering, slowly and perfectly. If you think it's good now, just wait! A repressed desire is pushing for expression. Trying to get away from it will only give it more power over you. Break it out and look at it. There's something special here for you.

GEMINI
It's going to be a powerful week in your world, Gemini. You are growing fast and furiously and reaching into all kinds if new dimensions. Something that has felt terribly unfair is about to turn in your favor. This will feel so good and free up energy that has kept you tied up in knots. You've got the power you need to push an agenda to a lovely conclusion. People are starting to see the wisdom behind your choices and decisions. It feels great to be recognized, lauded and applauded. Share the spotlight with your most loyal supporters.

CANCER
You're not feeling week this week, Cancer. The support you count on is lacking right now and it's hard for you to not take it personally. You feel abandoned and alone but what you're not seeing is that you created this! You needed space and time to think through your plans and whether you're aware of it or not, you asked to be left alone. Once you get your mind around this, you'll start to use this quiet time to see far and make plans. See that something you once loved is finally coming to an end. Walk away with grace.

LEO
Are you ready to make a choice? Ready or not, it's time! You've been trying to figure out the best course of action. At this point all courses of action are good, Leo! You just need to experience some movement in order to feel like life is good again. There's no doubt that you've been plagued with some powerful, mental stress. Be willing to do something drastically different in your daily routine in order to confront and overcome this stress. Anything that gets you moving and flowing will help. Soon you'll see that it's all going to be ok...better than ok!

VIRGO
It's time to fall back in love with your life, Virgo. Stop waiting for things to get better or more perfect. Just love it as it is right now and love yourself in it. There are powerful temptations around you right now. Temptations that threaten to pull you off center and lead you down fruitless paths. See the seduction and get centered in what you already have because there is a lot of beauty in your world. Don't cast it off so quickly! Things are a bit tough right now. It's not always going to be like this. Don't take it personally. It's not your fault or even about fault, really.

LIBRA
It's time to dig deeper, Libra and create deeper roots. You've been slightly panicked of late and your fight or flight response is on high. Slow down a bit and recognize that you aren't going anywhere. at least not yet. Once you get your head around the fact that you need to make the best of where you are, you'll find it much easier to sink in and see the opportunities here. Direct your energy into making small improvements. These little steps will help more than you can imagine when you begin. Think small steps.

SCORPIO
A burst of energy has you feeling inspired and ready for risk. The thing is, Scorpio, you don't quite have all the information you need to run forward just yet. Can you wait just a little longer? It's going to be challenging. The thing is, a part of you is trying to avoid some needed healing work. If you could just stop and take a closer look at the pain underlying your need for change, things would fall together for you. You're about to experience a major breakthrough. Know it and stop trying to push things forward. It will happen all on its own.

SAGITTARIUS
You're ready for a big healing this week, Sagittarius. Important information is coming to you through dreams, impressions and chance meetings. Do what you can to pay attention and absorb all that's unfolding around you. Others will call on you for your opinion now. You're clarity and vision is in great demand. Get ready for a victory. This victory will bring rewards and joy into your life. Instead of moving to the next, big challenge, take a moment to let the magic sink into your cells. You earned it.

CAPRICORN
You're being asked to give up something you really love this week Capricorn. It could be an object, a person, a project or an idea about who you are and what your life is about. Be willing to let go now in order to allow something bigger and better to be born. Don't repress the grief that emerges. Now is your chance to lighten your emotional load and allow more flow and more magic into your world. You don't need to make any big decisions just yet. Keep weighing your options and soon it will be obvious, which is the best path to travel.

AQUARIUS
Your focus is too narrow, Aquarius. You're clamping down and limiting yourself in the process. Be careful not to staunch the flow you need so badly to fuel your dreams. There's an underlying belief in you that there isn't enough to go around. Get rid of that idea right now! You can't grow your dream bigger when you let these limitations take over. Play with power now. Lighten up and experiment a bit. You're not going to lose anything by relaxing into a more playful stance. Trust yourself and all that you know.

PISCES
A painful revelation has caused your world to collapse a bit. You're seeing something so unpleasant and ugly that it's taking you completely over, Pisces. It's good in some ways, because seeing the shadow side of someting you count on for comfort will help set you free to find new sources of comfort but it certainly doesn't feel good in the moment. Allow loved ones to give you strength. They are available and willing to help you through this challenge. Rest needs to be a top priority as shaken faith settles into a new shape.

MAY GOOD FORTUNE SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Enter the Dragon

2012-01-25T12:04:00.000-07:00

Happy New Year and welcome to the Water Dragon. They say that the year of the Dragon offers us plenty of opportunity for transformation. Some of you might be heaving a big sigh upon reading this saying, "what? MORE transformation?"

It definitely feels like the last few years have been non stop transformation! I imagine a lot of us would just like to pause for a minute or two before the next round of life-changing, growth experiences begin. Fortunately, the element of water softens the ferocity of the Dragon. Water mellows that dragon right out! Perhaps some of the transformation we're in for this year will be more internal and less discernable at first.

On the same day that we welcomed the Dragon (1/23) Mars also began it's retrograde in Virgo. This is another indicator that it's time to pull back, conserve resources and reflect on what might be the best next step. Action can be difficult under a Mars retrograde and there will no doubt be frustrating moments over the next few months as we find that some things just don't move, no matter how hard we push.

This is why I was so moved to see a black fox in my yard the other morning. The fox just stood there while I watched. Fox medicine seems like such an appropriate message for this time period as the fox counsels us to be crafty, clever and to find creative ways to confront stubborn problems. If you want to see a picture of this magnificent messenger, you can visit my facebook page and get a gander.

I had been thinking a lot about the Mars retrograde when the delightful fox showed up and was contemplating the space of being crafty, clever and creative. Most of us try to be direct when we want things. Being honest and upfront and direct is seen as a good way to go about getting what we want. These are the very qualities of Mars but what happens when Mars appears to go backwards from our vantage point? Maybe the straight approach we tend to laud doesn't work so well!

That's why I've named this week's episode of the Stonestreet Cafe MANIPULATE. It's time to start contemplating ways to manipulate the situations we're in to our advantage. We have a shaky relationship with the idea of manipulation. We tend to see it as sneaky and dishonest. Let's take a look at it more closely this Thursday at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern at 12radio.com in the Stonestreet Cafe because we're going to see a lot of manipulation playing out during the retrograde and not all manipulation is bad.

Instead of rejecting or judging the idea of manipulation, let's re-frame it and reclaim it! After all, all it really means is to "handle or control, typically in a skillful manner." This retrograde can show us how.

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Until we meet again,
BE MIGHTY (and crafty like a fox!)

-Julia

Fortune Forecast 1/23 - 1/30

2012-01-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

STEP AWAY FROM STRUGGLE

We have choice in every moment, whether we recognize it or not. This week, a conflict is heating up and it's threatening to blot out our ability to experience peace, rest and refreshment. We CAN step away. There truly is nothing to be gained from staying in this mess. Even if we achieve what we might consider a victory, the spoils will be less than satisfying and we may regret the action it took to win them. Sometimes we just have to go about getting what we want from a different angle. This week, being direct and facing things head on might not work. Head's up!

Monday 1/23

HAPPY NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS!

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SINK INTO ABUNDANCE
Just relax a bit and allow some magic to happen. It may require us to surrender the hyper-vigilant, protective, battle gear we have on. Let's allow vulnerability and openness today. The New Moon has the potential to help us see things from a new and better angle, one that shows us that our greatest treasures are right here at hand.

Tuesday 1/24
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PUSH TO THE FINISH
It's tough to get to a space of completion today but if we just take those last, few steps, we'll get there and it'll be so sweet! Don't get spooked when it seems as if there's no end in sight. That's the moment we KNOW we're close. Expect to experience a degree of exhaustion. It will lift when the circle is closed for good.

Wednesday 1/25
CLARITY CLEARS THE PATH
We can see far now and make plans that are easy to implement. This brings relief to many of us who've struggled with confusion and a lack of focus. It may not be time yet to get to work making it all happen. Instead, craft the map with the intention that it can be changed and adjusted as we move along. All in all, it's a day worth celebrating.

Thursday 1/26
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THE WHEELS ARE IN MOTION
Finally, heavy energies are lifting making it easier to find the energy and enthusiasm we need to move forward. We have out map ready to go so let's start with one small step. Some of us have been stuck in a stagnation for so long that we don't trust the gate is finally open. It is.

Friday 1/27
Grounding and Protection Meditation at 12academy.com, 8am pacific
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LOVE BECKONS
Slow down and take a look at all the wonderful people contributing to your world today. There are so many hearts connecting and creating a greater grid of magic. This grid gets even more powerful when we see it and honor it. Reach out and let your supporters know how much they mean to you. The validation you share today will come back many times over.

Saturday 1/28
PLAY
Put responsibility aside in favor of play. It's time and believe it or not, it's the most spiritual pursuit of the day! Shake off the seriousness and the stoicism and just get silly. This will move more energy than a week's worth of meditation. All that's needed is a good does of permission to do so. Give it to yourself in a big, loving dose.

Sunday 1/29
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ADMIT WHAT'S WANTED
We've been repressing a desire, perhaps because we think it's wrong to want it or perhaps because we think it will distract us from more practical plans or pursuits. This desire we're struggling with has important clues embedded in it, so unless and until we are willing to entertain it, we're missing out on something tremendously valuable. Open up to it.

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JUST DECIDE TO DO IT DIFFERENTLY

It's time to take a different approach. being direct isn't working. Look for a window or a backdoor to climb through because the front door is blocked and that's not going to change overnight. Get crafty. Be like the fox...

Good Fortune Scopes 1/22 - 1/29

2012-01-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

ARIES
Pay attention to your surrounding this week Aries. You need to be mindful of what's happening all around you in order to make the best and most impacting choices. There are competitive energies coming in and trying to take something away from you. This could be in the form of a person or a group of people. There's no reason to get rattled, just know what you're up against and you will prove your skills and abilities beyond a shadow of a doubt.

TAURUS
Take time out for fun and play. You might not feel like it because there is a pile of work to be done but that pile will always be there, Taurus, so why not take a break? You need refreshment and new ideas. You can find this if you acknowledge that you need it. A certain part of your life seems stuck in the mire. don't waste another drop of energy trying to push it forward. Things will move soon on their own without effort or struggle.

GEMINI
You're being awfully hard on yourself over something you had very little control over, Gemini. This probably gives you a sense of control that brings comfort and reassurance your way but in the long run, you'll feel better if you let go of the idea that things could have turned out differently. You are on the verge of a huge revelation, one that will change how you see your path and the next step. Ponder the meaning of balance and try to create some! It'll be a challenge.

CANCER
You're facing old pain this week, Cancer and it may be hard to see the underlying truth of it all. You've been hurt recently and it's hard to know what to do. Perhaps just sitting with the feelings and letting them be ok is a good place to start? You're on the right track in terms of building bigger success. Keep on going even though progress is slow and at times it seems to be going nowhere. Soon you will be in a reality of riches on every level.

LEO
Powerful forces are helping you get in alignment with what you want, need and deserve. All you have to do Leo is admit what it is you desire. You've been keeping it a bit of a secret for superstitious reasons but now is the time to come out with it. As soon as you get behind what you want with force and focus you'll find that doors of all kind start popping open. Let your enthusiasm carry over you the rough patches that pop up here and there.

VIRGO
You've got a lot of magic to bring to the table this week, Virgo. It's tempting to use your power to bend other people to your will. Be careful here. Manipulating circumstances to your advantage isn't going to bring what you want and it might actually make more trouble than you can handle. Stay on the straight and narrow. Be direct when asking for what you want and negotiate if the answer is anything less than yes. Abundance is on the way.

LIBRA
You're fighting with yourself this week, Libra and it's slowing you down. If you could just be honest with yourself about what you really want, things would start to come together for you. There's nothing to hide from or be ashamed of. Love what you love, without apology or explanation. A big opportunity is about to land in your lap. You are more than ready for this. Don't feel like you need to rush to move on it just yet. Give yourself a little time to get your head around it.

SCORPIO
You're rushing around trying to get so much done that the quality of your work is suffering. It's hard to slow it down but it will help if you do, Scorpio. There's just no need to be in a hurry. Slowing down will not only feel good, it will help you focus on what you love the most, leaving the rest behind. A deep love is taking you over. Can you surrender to this and let it happen? You're going to have a chance to play in this space this week. Have fun!

SAGITTARIUS
You are stressed out, Sagittarius and it's difficult to get anything done this week. The more unproductive you feel, the more stressed out you get. Break the vicious cycle! You're the only one who can do it. Be willing to just stop and rest for a minute to get your bearings. As soon as you do, a new idea and plan will take root and the directions to make it happen will be explicit and easy to follow. Slough off the hard energy you've been applying to get yourself to work. It's no good.

CAPRICORN
You can trust your own wisdom for guidance this week, Capricorn. You might need to carve out some time for rest and reflection in order to hear that guidance clearly. Spending time in nature and gentle movement can help as well. It's time to seriously question the poverty consciousness that's been plaguing you of late. It's not helpful and you can let it go now. Carrying it with you is blocking the flow of your abundance, of which you have plenty.

AQUARIUS
It's time to gaze out over the landscape and decide where you'd like to travel to. There is so much wanderlust in you right now, Aquarius and it's important that you let yourself have an adventure or two. A new business opportunity is exciting but not as exciting perhaps as the amazing love energy in your life. Make connecting a priority now and let the other stuff come together for you. As you feel nurtured, your abundance, magic and creativity will skyrocket.

PISCES
Your passion is high this week and it will help you get a lot done. The only downside is that you're a bit chaotic in your approach, Pisces. Let it be okay and know that chaos is a sign of creativity. You're about to get grounded into your life, projects and relationships in a way you never imagined before. It might feel different or heavy at first but you can drift away into dreamland anytime but commanding it to happen. In the meantime, enjoy the solidity and security of this new way of being.

MAY GOOD FORTUNE SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Here Comes Aquarius

2012-01-18T14:05:00.001-07:00

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Welcome Aquarius and a very happy, early birthday to all you wonderful water bearers! The Sun won't actually move into Aquarius until Friday 1/20 but we might as well acknowledge the shift now.

Aquarius is a fixed air sign. Air signs are thinkers. They tend to let their minds lead, so we're about to enter a 30 day period of more mental activity, bigger ideas and perhaps some analysis of where we're at and where we'd like to go next. Fixed signs tend to be stubborn. Their purpose is to hold things steady so when we're talking about fixed air, we're getting a chance to come face to face with how we think about things and the patterns that keep us stuck versus the patterns that offer freedom.

That's partly why I named this week's episode of the Stonestreet Cafe at 12radio.com MONKEY MIND. I want to take a look at the many ways our minds run amok, dragging us into disastrous future scenarios that aren't real or pushing us into regretful ruminations about the past.

The same monkey mind makes it hard to sleep at night, makes it hard to feel our bodies and our lives and makes it hard for us to see the pathways out of whatever space feels confining. I do hope you'll tune in and call me during the second half of the show for a reading, 1.218.862.7200 ext 870303. The Cafe starts at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern Thursday at 12radio.com and you can join me live in the chat room as well.

As I've been preparing for the show, I keep thinking about ways to get out of the monkey mind and I have to admit that I have more growing to do in this area. It's hard to stop thinking!! It really comes down to coming back to the body, coming back with love and finding a bit of quiet. Easier said than done in this incredibly, stimulating reality. Let's delve into it more deeply in the Cafe.

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That's about it for me today. It's freaking windy up here but what else can do I expect as Aquarius comes and blows the doors of perception wide open? May the powerful winds of Aquarius blow the cobwebs out of our dusty, mental corners!!

xo
-Julia

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Fortune Forecast 1/16 - 1/22

2012-01-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

ENJOY THE UPSWING

Good things, great and small are in the works this week. Reach out and enjoy it all! When the wheel of fortune goes up, we need to be ready to ride. Don't dwell on the problems and obstacles, fierce as they appear. There is a bounty to be had and all we have to do is let it in. It's hard to shake off the stress and fear that nips at our heels. We tend to get superstitious when things are going well. We wait for it to all fall apart. Maybe we can take a different path now and just get behind this moment and the overwhelming magic it offers. Let's go!

Monday 1/16
THINK DEEP AND PAUSE
Pressing energy is making us believe we need to hurry up and choose. It's a challenge to unhook from the pressure but rushing blindly ahead is ill advised today. Step back for a minute or two before picking a path. There's simply no need to match the frenzied energy in the world today. Slow it all down.

Tuesday 1/17
20 Minute Meditation at 1pm pacific/4pm eastern at 12academy.com.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS
There's a refreshing sense of expansion in the air today. We can see further and with more clarity than before. This expansive space can help us craft new plans that lead to bigger rewards. Let it happen. Let the ideas come in and entertain them for a bit. Pathways that once seemed unlikely are opening.

Wednesday 1/18
RICHNESS IS RIPE IN THE MOMENT
It's all about the now today and in every moment we get to choose what we want. Do we want to feel constricted with doubts and fear or are we ready to relish the abundance in this moment? WE might find ourselves vacillating back and forth a bit. It's ok to be wobbly. Just keep the goal in sight.

Thursday 1/19
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ACHES AND PAINS NEED HEALING
We're very aware of old pain today. There's no way to avoid it or not see it. Though we might find ourselves trying to do anything and everything to get away from it, it needs to be looked at and tended to. Once we get past the resistance, we'll find that healing is rather simple after all.

Friday 1/20
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BIG SHIFTS CARRY US FAR
We don't have to do much to make progress. It seems that the Universe has a plan and the plan is working to take us to better spaces and places. Surrender into this flow even though it might have a frantic tinge to it. We can sail through all kinds of things that once impeded our plans if we just go with it.

Saturday 1/21
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BE WISE WHEN CHOOSING
We have the chance to choose what we want today. In fact, the choices are a bit overwhelming and that's why it's important to slow down and ponder the ultimate goal. There are shortcuts but they won't lead us to where we want to be. Be willing to undertake the longer route knowing there are riches galore along the way.

Sunday 1/22
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SLOUGH OFF APATHY
A heavy cloud of energy is lifting now and though it will take a little more time to really feel the shift, we can help facilitate this healing by simply saying yes to it. Leaving apathy behind isn't as easy as it sounds because it requires us to move out of what's familiar. Let's go together.

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RELAX INTO GOODNESS

Enjoyment begins with the simplest of pleasures. When hard energies are all around, we can pierce through the rigidity with a moment of rest, rejuvenation and sensuality. Just let the fear slide away that it's all too good to be true. Enjoy the upswing and use it to the max. That's what it's all about.

Good Fortune Scopes 1/15 - 1/21

2012-01-14T12:18:00.000-07:00

ARIES
You're on the verge of scoring a major victory, Aries and the anticipation is intense. How will you celebrate this turn of events? Put some thought into it because if you don't, you'll find yourself soldiering on without taking a break or getting some rest. People are starting to acknowledge your leadership ability, which feels great and will open new doors for you. Get ready to step into bigger and better opportunities. Give yourself a little bit of time to figure out your next step before leaping.

TAURUS
Old fears are rising up and demanding attention. You're not in the mood to stop and look at this stuff but if you want room to move and change, you're going to have to do it, Taurus. There's no need to regret a recent choice. You haven't had enough time to see where you can go with it. Notice the mental stress and do what you can to dial it down. You're entering a bigger arena now and you are more ready than you realize. Step into it with confidence.

GEMINI
Something you invested heavily in is completely falling apart and it's affecting you deeply, Gemini. All you can see right now is loss and failure but perhaps there's opportunity lurking here too? Be careful not to rake yourself over the coals this week as it will be incredibly tempting and it's just not helpful. Get your head around conservation. Conserve energy and resources to the degree that you're able. This will help you leap forward into new things when the time comes and it's coming soon.

CANCER
Focus on creating more balance in your world this week. There are certain projects and relationships that are dominating your time and attention and it needs to stop. As soon as you find your footing you'll be flooded with insight and fresh possibilities. One thing you need for sure is more time to play, relax and celebrate. Don't underestimate the power of taking breaks, Cancer. Pause here and there to let your creative energy come up. You're going to love the results.

LEO
You are the alchemist this week, Leo and can make a lot of magic if you just believe. Believing might be a bigger stretch than you realize as you've been immersed in stress and negativity and it's having a greater impact than you realize. Shake it off and know where to invest your energy. Some things just aren't moving right now so direct your attention into spaces that offer more flow. Spending time with friends and loved ones will also give you the boost you need to get behind your creativity.

VIRGO
A conflict in your immediate environment is draining your energy Virgo and there's seemingly no end in sight. It's hard to know what to do to make things better. Perhaps the best move is to simply step away? You need time to yourself but at the same time might dread being alone. This is because major shifts are taking place in your inner world and you're unsure of your footing. You actually know more than you will admit to yourself. Tap into the wisdom that's waiting for you and things will start to fall into place.

LIBRA
Feelings are potent this week and you might not know what to make of it all. Some of what you're experiencing is unpleasant and ugly. Don't hide from it Libra. Face it head on knowing that new information is coming in and this information will help you get to a better place overall. It's time to make a big decision. There are no mistakes so just go ahead and choose. You'll make the best of whatever path you're on once you start moving forward.

SCORPIO
It's hard to see the silver lining this week. everything looks rather dull and uninspired right now but it will pass, Scorpio. Perhaps you just need a little more rest to get your spirits up? Tune in to your body and the simple pleasures that help you feel right and well. Don't underestimate the power of simplicity! You are about to move into a time period where things are moving quickly and it will pay to be rested when this cycle gets underway.

SAGITTARIUS
A wonderful week awaits you, Sagittarius. You're stumbling into opportunity and finding delight in the most mundane of spaces. A wish is coming true and you might discover that you have complex feelings about it all. It feels good to get what you want but now it also means you need to dream a new dream. There may be a part of you struggling to receive the gifts the Universe is offering. Notice it and work through it. There's no need to wait for the other shoe to drop because it's not going to happen.

CAPRICORN
You're not going to move forward until you resolve the conflict eating you from the inside out. Stop battling with yourself, Capricorn. It's time to decide what you want and put the focus on it. Start saying no to all the things that aren't bringing satisfaction. Your intuition can help you see more clearly if you slow down long enough to listen to the guidance coming through. There's no need for major risk or action this week. Put your attention on planning and researching instead.

AQUARIUS
You're in the midst of slow, deep changes and it's hard to see how much progress is really taking place. Don't get discouraged, Aquarius! Things are going to start falling together soon, so hang in there. A new passion is pushing for expression. This energy might feel distracting or unsettling but it's important, so make room for it. As this new energy gets rooted, prepare to say goodbye to things you're outgrown. As soon as you see the future, you won't hesitate to say goodbye to the past.

PISCES
You're in the mood for love, Pisces and that's about all you have on your mind. It's hard to get anything done when you just want to languish in your feelings. If you let this be ok, you will find a way to be productive while indulging in your lush, emotional reality. Big healing is underway now. You have a sense of what it's all about but you've barely scratched the surface. Go into each moment with openness and curiosity. There is simply nothing to fear.

MAY GOOD FORTUNE SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Shine On!

2012-01-11T12:20:00.000-07:00

I love a good few days of the Moon in Leo. As I write this the Moon is slipping into Virgo so if you've been anxious to find the focus it's coming.

The past few days have brought me so many reminders of the power of ego. So much is written about transcending the ego and getting past it, etc. Some even advocate KILLING it. Not me. I do so love a good bout of ego!

I'm being a little facetious here and I'm sure you know it. Ego out of check can get destructive. I had an exchange today that reminded me of this very thing. A distant relative made some comments on my facebook page about the "stuff" I'm into. He's very devoted to his spiritual beliefs and I guess was puzzled/curious/disturbed by my "stuff".

I quickly took our conversation into private messages but I could feel my ego clashing with his. I wanted him to SEE me and where I was coming from and I bet he felt the same way. It didn't happen and was kind of hilarious when all was said and done. There was a moment or two where I wished I weren't so attached to having him "get" it. Oh well. We agreed to go our merry ways and in this case, ego did not wreak (too much) havoc.

Leo brings us to ego. Leo may seem arrogant but in reality, people with strong Leo energy don't have a sense of themselves and their gifts, so they tend to overcompensate in order to discover. Ego isn't a problem as long as we see it leading. It's the unconsciousness that's the real killer. If we can't own up to what we're doing and what's motivating our actions, we're really in trouble.

So on that note, let's welcome sweet Virgo, who tends to feel more comfortable serving others than stepping into the spotlight. We can use the Moon in Virgo to tidy up get organized and focus on health and healing. We might even get a chance to be of service to someone in need, which tends to bring it's own rewards.

Tomorrow is the 12th which means classes and readings on sale from 8am-8pm pacific. I'll be at 12listen.com for the first half of the sale at least. Let's talk ego and/or service to others! If you want to meditate on who you are at your core (are you a performer like Leo or a devotee like Virgo?), check out my 20 minute meditation sessions at 12academy.com. They're on sale tomorrow, so stock up and let's explore.

Joining me in the Stonestreet Cafe at 12radio.com Thursday is the lovely Reshma Mudirakkal. We're going to hang out, talk and do readings during the second half of the show. Call us at 1.218.862.7200 ext 870303. Reshma is joining us from India and has the most beautiful voice and wise presence. I have a feeling she is not as attached to her ego as I am to mine! Maybe we'll talk about the ego dilemma? Tune in and find out at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern.

Much love to you all! Shine on and never mistake confidence for ego and if you do get into an ego driven situation HAVE FUN WITH IT!

xoxo
-Julia

Fortune Forecast 1/9 - 1/15

2012-01-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

SEE THE RIFT AND UNDERTAKE THE HEALING

We have the opportunity this week to heal old wounds and find new strength, focus and purpose. How often is our progress impeded because of our own internal fissures and rifts? We can't manifest our dream if we're busy waging an un-winnable war. The internal strife that slows us down might be as simple as seeing how we debate what's 'right' to the point of being unable to take action. It might come in the form of negative, self-talk. It might some in the stress of thinking that what we want to create just isn't possible or that it might happen for some but not for us. As we find these breaks in unity in the inner realms, we can start to gently heal them by saying no to the no and yes to YES.

Monday 1/9

Happy Full Moon in Cancer!

Readings on sale at 12listen.com from 11:30am-3:30pm pacific.
CLOSE THE LOOP
It's time to finish something that has lingered and languished too long. Let's put a period at the end of the sentence so that we can start the next chapter. It's not fun to go back and confront unfinished business. In fact, most of us will put it off for as long as we can but when we know that completion will help usher new magic in, we might just get motivated.

Tuesday 1/10
20 minute Meditation at 12academy.com, 1pm pacific, 4pm eastern.
BREAK OUT
It's an excellent day for risks, great and small. Let's do it! Go ahead and reach for something that once felt unlikely or even impossible. Nothing happens without a willingness to explore, try and find out. No matter what happens with our experiments today, we'll learn new things and gain insight that can help us the next time we take a chance.

Wednesday 1/11
WISH IT INTO REALITY
Pause and rest a bit today. Make time for dreaming and visualizing. It's time to come into a new plan and we can't do it if we don't make time to look at it and feel it. We might find ourselves being reactive and just dealing with what comes along. This is the sign that we've drifted from our own vision. Let's come back and claim it and infuse it with life force energy magic!

Thursday 1/12

It's 12day! Readings on sale at 12listen.com, classes on sale at 12academy.com.

Tune into the Stonestreet Cafe at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern at 12radio.com.
SEEK NEW EXCITEMENT
It's a little boring in the familiar grooves of our normal routines. These routines often bring comfort and help us stay grounded but today it feels a little oppressive to stick to the same, old thing. Don't feel the need for drastic measures, just open to what's new and intriguing. Let's not put off jumping into what's attractive in favor of towing the same old line.

Friday 1/13

Grounding and Protection Meditation at 12academy.com, 8am pacific/11am eastern.

Stonestreet Cafe replays at 10:30 am pacific/1:30pm eastern at 12radio.com.
SHAKE OFF THE CYNICISM
It's very easy to slip into negativity today. Everyone around is doing it, which makes it even harder to resist. We might sink into it so subtly and completely that we don't even notice. Let's be vigilant today and keep an eye out for the grumps. This energy can completely kill a passion before it even has time to get rooted. Just say no to the dream killing buzz kill.

Saturday 1/14
ENTERTAIN BIG IDEAS
It's a great day for bluster and perhaps even exaggeration. Adopt a bit of Jupiter energy ad let it expand the confidence and the energy needed to go full force into making more happen. If we're in a position to sell something, we'll do well with this big energy. Get excited about what you love and sell it to others! It's easy and fun and kind of addictive.

Sunday 1/15

readings on sale at 12listen.com from 7am-7pm pacific.

STOP THE REPRESSION
We might find ourselves fighting an emerging passion today. Perhaps we think this passion will take off us on some crazy tangent and waste our time. Trying to push it down is not going to work. We need to get in sync with it and let it carry us to new places. Slough off the judgment and let this lurking passion have space to grow. There's power here to help carry us somewhere wonderful.

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LOVE IT ALL, RIGHT NOW

Acceptance is powerful. Perhaps we fight it, thinking that is we accept where we are, we'll lost the energy we need to fight our way into better things. Acceptance brings a softness that can actually help us move more fluidly and with grace. Love what is and know that doing so is not defeat, it's actually the first step in changing it all.

Good Fortune Scopes 1/8 - 1/14

2012-01-07T12:33:00.000-07:00

ARIES
You're facing a balancing act this week Aries. On the one hand you need to take action and move forward decisively. On the other hand you need to slow down and contemplate the moves you're making. Not the easiest combination of energy! You must have a sense by now that you're standing on the cusp of a really big shift. You're moving into a world richer in opportunity and magic. Find that sweet spot between slowing down and speeding up and you'll do amazing!

TAURUS
You have no other choice but to leave something you once treasured behind. It's gone and hanging on for sentimental reasons won't bring it back or revive it at this point. Don't be afraid to face the grief you feel over this. It's not as overwhelming as it looks and you'll feel liberated to finally move into something new. Let yourself flow through many shades of feeling this week. Your creative energy depends on your willingness to open to more...more of everything.

GEMINI
You made a small mistake. A really small mistake, Gemini but you can't seem to let it go. You're ruminating and spending time fretting about the damage that might result from this tiny mistake. What's really going on here? What are you masking by obsessing about this little glitch? Think on it a bit and see if you can dig down past the drama on top. You are on the verge of starting a new cycle that will bring prosperity, love and more. Bring in some healing so that you can run far.

CANCER
You've somehow gotten entangled in a conflict not of your own making and it's affecting you terribly, Cancer. You're stuck in it and need to find a way out. Pull back for a bit while at the same time, opening to new avenues of fulfillment. You're lonely to your core right now and it might seem like there is no support for your dreams. You can support yourself! Get your head around that idea and soon you'll be in the dream and everyone else will join you there.

LEO
A lovely week, awaits you Leo. You're feeling creative and free to explore. A deep rift in your soul is starting to heal and it feels so right and so good. Be cautious and conservative about who you share your deepest hopes with. Not everyone in your world can encourage and support you during this vulnerable time. You're flowering but need more time to make deeper roots in this new reality. A wish is about to come true in a very surprising and unexpected way.

VIRGO
It's a wonderful time in your life Virgo. Stop to enjoy all the gifts that are coming your way. You've been working hard and the stress has been intense. You can take a deep breath now and rest for a bit. It's a decision and you need to make it in order to reap the rewards of your efforts. Something is causing you to feel unsafe. It's not as bad as you imagine it to be. Once you give yourself a chance to pause and restore your energy, everything will look right and well again.

LIBRA
Attack it Libra! You're not fond of being aggressive or direct but that's what's called for this week. Relish being the warrior. Your leadership is needed and will be welcomed once you decide to offer it. Your fears are powerful now and it's hard to tell what's rel and what's imagined. This too shall pass. See these fears as a sign that you are about to take a big step up in terms of power and direction. Don't fight the process you're in. It's golden.

SCORPIO
Don't give up just yet, Scorpio even though the going is tough. You are so close to a breakthrough, you just don't know it yet. Protect all that you've been building. There are some minor threats in your environment. These threats won't hurt you as long as you stay awake to them and address them when they pop up. You're wanting to believe that everything is well and it is as long as you stay awake and see that you have much to be envied. Protect it by valuing it.

SAGITTARIUS
A big shock is coming and though at first you will resist what's happening, if you give yourself a little time to settle in, you'll see the gigantic opportunity hidden in it. Rushing around and being reactive isn't helping. Slow down and reflect before doing anything rash, Sagittarius. Your heart has some important insight for you but you won't get the message if you're running around trying to put out the fire. The fire will die down on it's own so step back and let it.

CAPRICORN
You're locked in a battle of wills that's seemingly unresolvable. If you think you can use will to overcome the trouble, you're wrong. You're better served by just pulling your energy and investment out of it. That will feel like defeat, Capricorn but it's not. Re-frame how you're seeing your challenges and you'll see that retreat is the best option here. As soon as you decide to move into something new, expect big opportunities to come knocking. Knowing that magic is coming will help you release yourself.

AQUARIUS
It's time to tie up some loose ends in order to make space for new passions to take root. You're reluctant to go back and confront projects that stopped offering fulfillment long ago. It won't take long to clean things up, Aquarius so just do it knowing it will set you free. You can't push certain spaces into being more of what you want. Patience is essential now. A revelation will change the way you see yourself, your life and your future. This revelation is going to knock your socks off in a wonderful way.

PISCES
Pick a path and go. No more questioning which is the right way. Just go now, Pisces and make the most of whatever direction you've chosen. Someone is making some pretty amazing promises. You're having a hard time trusting it. You can have fun dreaming with this person but if it feels unsafe to jump in all the way, trust it. An old wound is rising up to be healed. It's about trust. You can trust yourself! Truly. You have a ton of life experience to back yourself up.

MAY GOOD FORTUNE SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Get that Engine Revving...

2012-01-04T10:12:00.000-07:00

That's how I feel as we move into 2012. The end of the year had me in a quiet, slow space but now I feel like my engine is starting to rev up and I'm looking at what I want to jump into next. Of course, there are many unfinished projects to attend to as well. Somehow those seem less appealing.

Mars is about to go retrograde in Virgo on January 24th. The retrograde will last until April 14th, reaching into the early degrees of Virgo. What does it all mean? It means that whether we want to or not, we're about to revisit some unfinished business. We're going to feel like we're being pushed to go back and clean some things up and/or complete them.

This can be frustrating when we're chomping at the bit to go forward into new things! The gift of knowing about this retrograde is that we can prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally. We can go into the New Year knowing that we have the opportunity for a re-do of sorts. Whenever I see a transit that's not about giving me the opportunities I think I want, I do what I can to get my head in the game.

Mars in Virgo can help us change up our routine now. We can make adjustments that bring more efficiency and expediency. Mars in Virgo promotes healing, so if there's anything worrying you or bothering you, this first part of the year will help you get focused on it. Mars in Virgo could be the perfect energy to help us face some of the changes we want to make but have not been able to, especially when it comes to health, being organized and our regular routines.

So, while you may have a list of shiny, new things you want to explore, be prepared to get pushed back into older, unresolved junk. The good news is that we can resolve it with this transit. We can tidy up on all levels, thus making space for those shiny, new things to arrive.

This Thursday in the Stonestreet Cafe (6pm pacific/9pm eastern) at 12radio.com, I'll be taking a look at more planetary trends for 2012. Not only will we explore the Mars retrograde but we'll also touch on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto and what the outer planets are offering us this year. I'm going to devote the second half of the show to YOU. Call me for a reading or just to share your thoughts anytime after 6:30pm pacific/9:30pm eastern at 1.218.862.1300 ext 124290. I want to hear from you!

Friday brings the DISTANCE ENERGY HEALING session at 12academy.com. We meet at 8am pacific/11am eastern for just 20 minutes by phone to meditate, heal and manifest. Jump in and see what happens!

Lastly, we've changed up our weekend sales at 12listen.com and now offer a 12 hour sale every Sunday from 7am-7pm pacific. I'll be there in the morning and early afternoon and would love to take a look at the New Year with you.

Get that motor revved up and prepare to circle back over the next few months. Who knows what we might find on those old, familiar roads? Better health? A simpler, more functional way of doing things? Let this retrograde be a time when we find some of those lost and precious things we almost forgot about in our rush to get somewhere else.

xoxo
-Julia

Fortune Forecast 1/2 - 1/8

2012-01-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

BIG HEALING, BIG MAGIC

It's a New Year and the potential is huge. Potential can be overwhelming and often leads to disappointment but if we decide to dial down the pressure and just play, we might find it easy to manifest a miracle or two. We tend to make lists, plans and goals around this time of year but what happens if our main intention is to embrace our lives just as they are in this moment? Acceptance is powerful and from this space change flows. Relax into everything that's happening NOW. This is the healing we need to move into bigger, better and more magical.

Monday 1/2
UNITE AND HEAL THE RIFT
We all have cracks and fissures in our own psyches...places where we tend to fight with ourselves about who we are, what we want and how to get there. When we undertake to heal these rifts, our manifesting abilities go up. Spend some time today smoothing out the internal kinks.

Tuesday 1/3

Tune in to the Power Peek Hour on Hay House Radio at 9am pacific

I'll be making a guest appearance and talking astrology for 2012
20 Minute Meditation at 1pm pacific/4pm eastern at 12academy.com.
STRESS BUILDS, THEN BREAKS
We're about to have a peak experience of the stressful kind. The good news is that it will build in intensity and pop, leaving us feeling free and perhaps even refreshed. Keep on going even if things are looking difficult and untenable. A breakthrough is in the works, slightly up ahead.

Wednesday 1/4
EXPECT ACCELERATION
The pace is picking up and opportunities seem to be popping out of the woodwork. We're ready to take on exciting new projects and there are no limitations in sight. Things that didn't seem possible now seem likely to happen. Our enthusiasm is powerful and can help us push through any lingering resistance. Yay!

Thursday 1/5
Join me in the Stonestreet Cafe at 12radio.com, 6pm pacific/9pm eastern.
RELAX INTO LOVE
We need some downtime today to just rest and reflect. Heart connections can provide healing and respite as well as inspiration and insight. Make love the plan of action. If there's no one around to embrace, give it to your body, your mind and your life. It truly is all good.

Friday 1/6
Distance Energy Healing Session at 8am pacific/11am eastern at 12academy.com.
Stonestreet Cafe replays at 10:30am pacific/1:30pm eastern at 12radio.com.
STUMBLE INTO SURPRISE
Happy surprises await us around every corner today. All we need to do is be open to discovering them. Break old patterns and have an adventure. It's in the unfamiliar spaces that the greatest rewards are hiding in wait. Now is the time for risk, great and small. Leap and know that a soft landing is in the stars.

Saturday 1/7
STAGNANT ENERGIES LIFT
Finally, we see action in a space that tends to offer nothing but stuck-ness. It feels so good to see movement, change and growth. Suddenly we see new ways to move through old challenges and problems. Let's go! As the heaviness abates we can also let go of the self recrimination we've carried about not being able to MOVE it.

Sunday 1/8
readings on sale at 12listen.com from 8am-8pm pacific.
CONFLICTED THINKING LEADS TO CHAOS
We are all over the place today and it's a bit of a problem. How can we create when we're trying to go in so many directions at the same time? Discrimination is important now. It's time to decide what our favorite projects are and focus. Don't worry about creating limitations. Doing so will bring desired results.

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LET IT IN

Just relax and let the healing in. Stop fighting it and just let it in. We tend to fight the energies in our lives more than we realize. Let's let go of the resistance and say hello to the flow. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Good Fortune Scopes 1/1 - 1/7

2011-12-31T12:39:00.001-07:00

ARIES
Happy New Year Aries! You are so ready to try something new but you just don't know what it is yet. This is a bit of a problem as you battle restlessness and irritability waiting for your new vision to take shape. You're also in the process of finishing up an old cycle and the ending you're embroiled in is very challenging. Do what you can to blow off steam in a healthy way. You are almost to new and better things.

TAURUS
Happy New Year Taurus! It's a rich time in your life and so much is coming to fruition. Take time out to celebrate it all. Powerful energies are helping you see opportunity in spaces that once seemed completely flat and uninteresting. Do what you can t move on from a situation that's caused a lot of heartache over a long period of time. There's nothing here worth looking at anymore. Move into the new and unknown with confidence.

GEMINI
Happy New Year Gemini! You are in deep healing mode and may be annoyed when mundane issues intrude on your contemplative space. Knowing this can help you carve out real time to step away for a break and some rest. Big ideas are percolating in the back of your mind. You're creativity is high and a wave of energy will soon be here. In the meantime, start figuring out how to disentangle yourself from projects that no longer provide meaning or energy.

CANCER
Happy New Year Cancer! You need to take charge this week, Cancer even though the mess you're being asked to address is not of your own making. Be the hero and reap the rewards. A conflict is getting more and more contentious in your immediate environment. It's affecting you and causing you stress. You can resolve this by facing it head on. Once the tension abates, you'll find plenty of joy and love to refresh your body, mind and spirit.

LEO
Happy New Year Leo! You're feeling a little poor in spirit this week and it's hard to see the magic all around. The problem is that you're depleted and exhausted. Once you see that all you need is rest, you'll be able to re-frame your problems in a way that helps set you free again to be big and shiny and wonderful. Let go of an old wish. The longing you feel here is part of what's draining your energy. It's time for a new dream.

VIRGO
Happy New Year Virgo! Plan to celebrate this week Virgo. You need a chance to connect and feel the love in your life. Relationships of all kind are where you're going to find healing, insight and energy. Make time to get closer to the people you love and are fascinated by. A money opportunity is beguiling. This can yield tremendous abundance over time. That's the big key here, it will take time to see this all the way to the end.

LIBRA
Happy New Year Libra! You've been holding back and it's starting to get painful. Give yourself permission to explore whatever it is that tickles your fancy. Trying to stay on the straight and narrow is getting more and more painful. Just stop. A bright, new idea has the potential to change your whole life. Are you ready to throw yourself into it without knowing what will come? Just do it! You're going to love what happens.

SCORPIO
Happy New Year Scorpio! You'll be relieved to discover that a situation that has long been unfair is about to turn around for you. This will bring healing across the board for you. Your abundance energy is about to go way up. Are you ready for some magic? Part of what needs to happen now is you need to let go of the idea that you have to struggle and fight for what you want. You can stop now and let ease take over.

SAGITTARIUS
Happy New Year Sagittarius! You're so ready for fresh challenges and adventures. You can hardly wait for a new cycle to launch but wait you must. There are a few loose ends that need to be tidied up before you can leap into the future. Undertake this with the best attitude you can muster up. It'll be a challenge but one that you'll enjoy once you see how to play the game. Get ready to rediscover who you are and what you want as the new year unfolds.

CAPRICORN
Happy New Year Capricorn! A space that's been infected with heavy, stuck energy is starting to move. This will bring relief and healing your way and you can finally stop blaming yourself for whatever you think you might have done wrong here. Put some attention on your body this week. You're in need of healing and rest. Indulge your sense in all manner of beauty. It will get your energy up and ready for the next challenge.

AQUARIUS
Happy New Year Aquarius! You've been a tad on the cynical side of life lately and it's wearing your down. Can you just decide to believe in the viability of your dreams no matter how lofty they might seem? Big ideas are coming in and can help you see anew path. Your creative energy is ready to take risks, so let yourself go with it. Adopt an attitude of wonder. It won't be easy for a wise soul like you but it will help you see the magic again.

PISCES
Happy New Year Pisces! It isn't the easiest time in your life but it is a rich time. If you can see that all your struggles are valuable, you'll have a lot more fun working through the hardships. Don't neglect your body in your quest to get everything done. You need care this week. Make it a top priority. An opportunity to create more abundance is at your door. There's no need to rush into anything. Take your time and let it fall together for you.

MAY BLESSINGS SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Internal Time

2011-12-27T11:41:00.001-07:00

Well Friends,

It was a lovely holiday spent teaching the kids how to play board games and building complicated lego sets. I made it a priority to focus on the kinder. I must say, I'm a tad over it now and the mess upstairs and occasional sibling rivalry-driven shriek is grating on my nerves. Such is life...

I feel like despite my best efforts to have a celebratory and somewhat shallow holiday experience filled with too much food and wrapping paper, my efforts were foiled and many a deep though happened over the last week or so. Maybe it was the combination of Solstice plus New Moon on the 24th in Capricorn...a little solemn for such a time we count on for joyousness.

So here we stand on the cusp of a New Year and perhaps like me, you are gazing down the path and pondering making some alterations? Exciting!

The Stonestreet Cafe at 12radio.com will be back in action on January 5th with new shows. I'm going to dedicated the second half of each show to calls. Get your questions ready so that you can call the show with all your new year questions!

If you can't wait that long, catch me over at 12listen.com this week for a year end reading and healing. Let's go into the unknown feeling brave and focused.

If you need an energy tune up, consider hopping into my 12academy.com meditation space. We meet on Tuesdays at 1pm pacific and Friday at 8am pacific for just 20 minutes. The group is growing and we are having so much fun exploring psychic tools. These meditations end up being a space for me to share much of what I know about how our abilities function and how to make the most of them. Join us for one or more. The work is getting powerful!

Other than that, all I have to say is that I'm wishing you a very happy New Year. Yeah, I know I'm a few days early but I can't wait!

xoxo
-Julia

Fortune Forecast 12/26 - 1/1

2011-12-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY ARE SWINGING WIDE OPEN
This is an exciting week and through we might not realize big gains, we'll make progress, expecially when we look for openings in unexpected places. We experience movement now by hook and by crook and at times it seems as if there's no movement at all. Trust what's erupting now and there will be plenty of eruptions this week as people try to find a new way to balance. It would be easy to get discouraged under these conditions but really, amazing opportunities are starting to take shape now.

Monday 12/26
THE MIND MAKES MAGIC
It doesn't take much to get us inspired and up today. We can see far and with the clarity needed to make a plan. It's exciting and the freedom we feel to pursue our dreams is positively intoxicating. How lovely! Let's make the most of it while it lasts.

Tuesday 12/27
20 Minute Meditation at 12academy.com,1pm pacific/4pm eastern
GET BEHIND IT
Throw your weight behind a grand idea. Take steps to make something outrageous more real. It's an exciting time, a liberating time and we can make great strides with very little effort now. It all begins with our choice to really invest in our own vision and the magic it takes to make a dream come true.

Wednesday 12/28
SLOW CHANGES BRING RELIEF
There are changes unfolding and the good news is that nothing is too shocking or unbearable. There's a message about patience that is important to heed now. We'll lose nothing by slowing everything down a bit today and just seeing what emerges in a very natural, organic way.

Thursday 12/29
DIG IN, MAKE ROOTS
It's time to get more deeply invested in something we might feel ambivalent about. One option is to walk away and look for a new delight and interest. Our other option is to choose to get more involved and leave the questioning about whether it's right or wrong behind.

Friday 12/30
Grounding and Protection Meditation at 12academy.com, 8am pacific
HOLD STILL
It's a good time to get very, very quiet. Anything that causes a feeling of pressure or the need to rush should be put on hold for now. There's just no reason to push anything at the moment. What endures will be there waiting for us when we are finally ready to claim it.

Saturday 12/31
LET IT COME APART
We need to get out of our own way today and let the chips fall. Trying to stay in control is a thankless job and it's not worth our energy today. There's just no way to win by force right now. Other approaches are called for and they're challenging to embrace for at the core, they are about acceptance as opposed to aggression.

Sunday 1/1

HAPPY NEW YEAR WELCOME 2012!

PAIN LIFTS
An old heaviness seems to be lifting and easing away. It feels freeing to have this shadow gone once and for all. The shift is subtle and it might take a while to really get used to the new feeling of levity and creativity. This realization is worthy of incredible celebration.

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STOP LOOKING FOR A BIG OPENING AND INSTEAD, LOOK FOR A CRACK TO CLIMB THROUGH

Good Fortune Scopes 12/25 - 12/31

2011-12-24T12:49:00.001-07:00

A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY NEW MOON TO YOU!

ARIES

Creative impulses have you traveling far and wide this week, Aries. Make space for it. You need more room to come up with your next, big plan. There is a lot of magic available to you. All you have to do is be open to it. Mood swings might have you a bit perplexed. You don’t seem able to figure out why you feel the way you do. Does it matter? It’s important to know when to surrender to experience.

TAURUS

Be patient even though you don’t feel like it, Taurus. You’ll be tempted to take rash action this week but would be better served by waiting quietly for the right moment to act. Seeds you planted long ago need diligent care. Life is not as exciting as you would like it to be but the pace will pick up soon. Get organized now so that you can make the most of the opportunities coming your way.

GEMINI

Relax into life and all its offerings and see where you end up. Don’t be surprised to discover something amazing about yourself, the past and what’s possible in the future. As you near completion of an important project, unexpected problems pop up, challenging your patience. Try to stay calm and use humor to get through it. The final push can be daunting but you’re almost there. Take heart.

CANCER

Relationships get a healing this week, Cancer. Sometimes healing takes strange and uncomfortable forms. Be open to what shows up and know that the challenges are helping to set you free for more love and abundance. You’re about to be recognized for hard work. It’ll feel good to get validation. Be sure and share the spotlight with the folks who’ve supported your dream. Generosity will pay off big.

LEO

You’ve reached the end of the line with a project that once brought great joy, Leo. You keep trying to figure out how to make it work but the truth is, it’s time to let go. There may be some grief and fear that comes up as you contemplate what it means to move on. Take your time and know that as you allow yourself to dream a new dream, miracles will manifest. The wheel of fortune is turning in your favor.

VIRGO

An upswing is in the stars this week Virgo. To make the most of the myriad of opportunities coming your way, get out and create new connections. This will require some effort because a part of you is not in the mood. Resist the urge to hide away. Trust is important now. Put away the negative and self-critical energies that keep you from seeing the progress you’re making.

LIBRA

It’s time to look for ways to create more balance in your world Libra. Certain projects and relationships are demanding way too much energy and other parts of your life are suffering as a result. There are things that need to be said this week to create healing and movement. You’re reluctant to let it all out because you fear rejection. If you continue to censor yourself to make others comfortable, you’ll get in trouble when it all blows up.

SCORPIO

There are a ton of opportunities lining up for you Scorpio. Some are better than others so be discriminating when deciding where you want to invest your energy and time. Raise your level of worthiness so that you can truly enjoy what is coming to you. Creative energy is high now and you are able to see past obstacles that have kept you stuck and frustrated. Other people are anxious to follow your lead.

SAGITTARIUS

Use humor to communicate about charged issues. Sagittarius. You’ll be happily surprised when loved ones respond with enthusiasm and a willingness to make adjustments. Simple pleasures bring healing and joy. Go ahead and give yourself permission to give to yourself. There are a million little voices in your head saying no. Do it anyway.

CAPRICORN

Your heart is opening and it feels great. An opportunity for more love and intimacy is safe and exciting. Go with it Capricorn. Trust the wonderful energy and opportunity here. You might feel tempted to hide behind a mask. Notice that as love grows, old wounds pop up for healing. Have a sense of humor about these old wounds and how they keep you from the authenticity you crave in yourself and others.

AQUARIUS

Resist the temptation to do something sneaky. Be as clear as you can and share your real feelings, Aquarius. Any crafty behavior on your part will backfire and create a rift. This extends into your professional life as well. If you do make a mistake, own up to it quickly. Nothing will stay hidden this week. Transparency and the vulnerability it brings, is worth contemplating now.

PISCES

Be gracious and graceful with all the folks who show up to help this week, Pisces. Learning how to delegate it a great space to play in. You finally have a degree of peace about a relationship that has been turbulent and lacking in honesty. It’s been brutal for a while and you are finally getting some resolution. The peace is coming from you. Your partner in this space continues to be unconscious and that’s okay.

MAY GOOD FORTUNE SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Fortune Forecast 12/19 - 12/25

2011-12-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

FEEL THE WEALTH, EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC

It's a lovely week. There will definitely be challenges, as old pain come to the surface for healing. There's nothing quite like the holidays for dredging up resentments and disappointment. Even if we find ourselves in a happy place, we might find ourselves affected by others who seem to be dragging their pain around for all to see. Regardless, something sacred is afoot and it's something we can all participate in. To find this quiet space of refreshment, we need to limit the distractions and the stress, which is obviously easier said than done! Let's try and see what happens.

Monday 12/19
BREAK FREE
It's time to recognize that something truly has come to an end. Knowing there's nothing left here can help us take steps into new challenges and new joys. It's time now to make sure that everything we're involved in is something we really want to be part of. All the rest is just a detour and a distraction.

Tuesday 12/20
20 MINUTE MEDITATION at 12academy.com, 1pm pacific
DIG INTO IT
Let's get to the bottom of a mystery today. There are answers and information to be had but we have to open to it and jump in. Don't be afraid to see things that were previously hidden. In this case, ignorance is not bliss though we might feel like it for a moment as a new picture of the truth begins to emerge. Embrace it.

Wednesday 12/21
HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE!
STOP PUSHING
There's just no way to make something happen today. We can try and we can push but what we're trying to move is unyielding. Perhaps there's an unseen reason for this and with time, we'll understand why we weren't able to assert ourselves here? If this idea brings comfort, let it in.

Thursday 12/22
Stonestreet Cafe is on hiatus, enjoy a replay at 12radio.com, 6pm pacific/9pm eastern.
STRESS ESCALATES
We don't have to let the stress get out of control today but it might, despite our best efforts. We might just have to step away from the trouble in order to attend to our own needs. As we disentangle ourselves from whatever troubles are brewing, we'll find that there is plenty to celebrate. Progress, not perfection.

Friday 12/23
DISTANCE ENERGY HEALING SESSION at 12academy.com, 8am pacific
SADNESS LINGERS
A blue mood descends and lingers in the air. This slight darkness allows us to dream a new dream. It's the stillness that happens before a wave of opportunity rushes in. Let it be. There's no need to try and fight it off or pretend it's not there. See it as a harbinger of healing because that's exactly what it is.

Saturday 12/24
BIG CHANGES BRING BIG EXPANSION
We're finally ready to turn the corner. Some of the troubles of the last few days have now led us to an opening. Enjoy it! Though some of what we've been dealing with is unwelcome and not fun, it has helped create a new foundation for abundance, love and more. Get ready for excitement, magic and much, much more.

Sunday 12/25
OPEN AND SEE NEW THINGS
We can see things with fresh perspective today. Life is lush and shimmering with possibility. Gather close to loved ones and share in the magic. The simplest of pleasures pack a punch and in every moment we recognize our ability to love all that is. The world is well now. Devotion to something bigger is easy now.

Need help with the energy this week?

JUST SLOW DOWN

See, hear, taste, smell and touch the magic. Relish life on all levels. It's magic!

Good Fortune Scopes 12/18 - 12/24

2011-12-17T11:18:00.000-07:00

ARIES
You've got some major magic working for you this week, Aries. Play and see what you can create with it. A big idea has you inspired and ready to take risks. Others can see and and feel your power clearly but you might still be struggling to recognize it in yourself. Wake up to who you are and what you're capable of. When you do, you're going to blow the roof off this joint!

TAURUS
The pace is moving at quite a clip this week and you might be struggling to keep up with it all. Do what you can to step away and get some rest, Taurus. You won't miss out on anything profound by deciding that time alone to reflect is the best gift you can receive now. Get ready to explore a whole new dimension. You're been contemplating it and it's almost time. Get ready!

GEMINI
You're inspired and passionate this week and it's a wonderful time for exploration, learning and pleasure. You're finally getting a chance to apply some of the skills you've been so diligently crafting. The rewards are great and you're being seen as an authority now. It feels good and at the same time it dredges up a whole new batch of fear. Have fun with all of it, Gemini.

CANCER
Make connection and the exchange of love a top priority this week, Cancer. You've been so focused on growing your empire that you've forgotten how to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You'll find refreshment and your energy will be restored if you put away the work for now. A big decision will be made clear soon. You need to stop thinking about it to find the answer. Peace is yours.

LEO
Enjoy the mental clarity that has arrived at last, Leo. You can make plans now with confidence and it will feel really good. Your energy and enthusiasm is needed now. You're in demand all over town. Enjoy the festivities and share your natural sunshine with everyone who crosses your path. A burst of creativity will set you on a new and exciting path. It's all very wonderful.

VIRGO
You're in the mood to give and offer yourself to friends in need. It feels great to make a difference in peoples' lives. The only downside is that you might not get enough rest and this can lead to stress for you. Be sure that you balance your giving to others with plenty of self care for you. A situation that's been unfair for some time is about to take a turn for the better. This will lift your spirits.

LIBRA
You're craving more balance in your life, Libra and you have the ability to create more of it this week. It will take focus but you can do it, especially as you tune out all the noise and chaos around you. It's time to let go of something that may have once provided a lot of fulfillment. You keep thinking you can revive it but it's finished. Letting it go will bring more relief that you realize.

SCORPIO
Good luck is yours this week, Scorpio and you're going to love some of the unexpected gifts that come your way. Relax and let the amazing energy in. Someone is making a very generous offer. Will you take it? Do it! This opportunity can take you into an amazing new world of beauty, magic and prosperity. There's just no reason not to go.

SAGITTARIUS
Communicating what you want is important this week, Sagittarius. Ask for what you want and do what you can to really listen to others. Tremendous healing can happen if you slow down and just get clear. There's no need to rush, in fact most of the joy that's available now comes in the simplest of pleasures. Pleasures that you can't enjoy if you continue with your normal chaos.

CAPRICORN
You're stressed out but the funny thing is, you're the one creating it, Capricorn and you can stop any time you're ready. Just stop fretting. It's a decision, so do it. All that you need is yours to be had. Meditate on what that looks and feels like. It's so much closer than you realize. You can feel the passion starting to build. Get ready to follow it without fear and with total freedom.

AQUARIUS
A wish is coming true, Aquarius. Can you sink into the excitement you feel about it without worrying whether or not it will last? be here now this week. When you start thinking too hard, you tend to get stressed out. Just stop! Your body could use some attention. Amp up on what feels good, whether it's rest or more activity. You can create big healing for yourself and others.

PISCES
You might have to get tough about a situation that's slowly been draining you of energy. It's hard to assert yourself here, Pisces but what's the alternative? You can't go on much longer with this unfair and unpleasant dynamic in your life. As you come into completion with this cycle, you'll be shocked to discover how much better you feel. This will help you make peace with any unresolved feelings about it all.

MAY GOOD FORTUNE SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!