Leonine Times...metaphysical musings mixed with living

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!

Wonderful...

2011-12-14T14:09:00.001-07:00

I wanted to send you a little love letter today because I'm feeling it and I don't even know why. It's not like life is perfect or I have everything I want but I gotta tell you, I am just bursting with LOVE!

It's funny because this week in the Stonestreet Cafe at 12radio.com I plan to talk about the hard energies that can emerge during the holidays...the stress, the irritability and resentments. I named the show GRINCH because I often feel like a Grinch during this time of year.

I'm not sure why I'm having such a good time this year? It could be that holidays with children are really fun. They're so in the magic of it all. It could be that I'm making progress with some big, long term goals, which is pure heaven for us Capricorns. It could be that I'm just in a place where I don't have to change or alter myself in any way to feel better. Everything is great as is!

The last few years have been tough for many. There have been challenges and obstacles and moments of total despair. I chalk this up to Pluto moving slowly through Capricorn and the deep restructuring that is underway. I think we're at the point in this cycle where we might be recognizing that some things have changed forever. We are not longer hanging on desperately to what we count on for support. We've been stripped on many levels and it feels like we're at the point where we're finally getting comfortable with the changes and challenges.

It's not easy but as we get behind the notion that our world has shifted and will continue to shift, we have more room to see what's wonderful about this moment, right now.

LET'S DO IT!

Join me Thursday at 12radio.com. I'll be the guest on Imagine That with Astrologer Shawn Nygard at 5pm pacific/8pm eastern. We're going to talk about the Wheel of Fortune, followed the Stonestreet Cafe at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern. Call in for a reading during the second half of the show (6:30pm pacific, 9:30pm eastern). 1.218.862.1300 ext 124290. I want to hear from you no matter what mood you're in!

Friday brings the Grounding and Protection Meditation at 12academy.com at 8am pacific/11am eastern. Let's release some old junk and make way for more WONDERFUL.

Friday also brings a very special sale at 12listen.com from 8-noon pacific just for those of us who host radio shows. I'll be there to celebrate wherever you find yourself in your life right now. Love it up!

xoxo
-Julia

Fortune Forecast 12/12 - 12/18

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

BE WILD, BE FREE

It's a great time for risks, great and small. Get out and get off the beaten track. The energy this week supports us in pushing against limitations and finding more freedom. There's really nothing to lose and so much to gain. So let's do it...let's get wild and see what happens. Let's try on something new with no expectations and no worries. The end of the year is coming so shake off the fear and cut loose. I'll join you! Let's see what happens when we allow ourselves more levity.

Monday 12/12

Classes on sale at 12academy.com.

Readings on sale at 12listen.com from 8am-8pm pacific.

CLARITY MAKES PROGRESS POSSIBLE
Suddenly it's clear where we need to put our attention. It feels good to find a focus and a plan of action. Say goodbye to the confusion that's been holding things up. We're on the cusp of a breakthrough. It's exciting...possibly even intoxicating to feel so suddenly free to surge ahead.

Tuesday 12/13

20 Minute Meditation at 12academy.com, 1pm pacific, 4pm eastern.

UNITE AND FIND THE POWER
We can create incredible success if we lay to rest the inner conflict that's slowing us down. We need to create unity internally and let go of old grievances and resentments. Let it go. We have the potential to discover more about our own alchemical abilities if we just decide to own the power that's been waiting for us all along.

Wednesday 12/14
CREATE DEEPER ROOTS
Dig in and get settled a bit. We've been dealing with some very dynamic energy this week and we may need a moment or two to just pause and rest. Find a way to make a deeper connection with what's loved and valued. Drill down to the simplicity under all the strife. We make our own battles and we can stop any time we want to.

Thursday 12/15

tune in to the Stonestreet Cafe at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern at 12radio.com.

MAKE HASTE AND GO
It's time to move and explore new spaces. There's just no reason to put it off. There are exciting opportunities waiting for us but to find them we need to be out of our normal routine. Explore today and be willing to be slightly uncomfortable doing so. There's just no distraction worth the magic that awaits the willing.

Friday 12/16

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

Readings on sale at 12listen.com from 8-noon pacific.

Stonestreet Cafe replays at 10:30 am pacific/1:30pm eastern at 12radio.com.

A PROMISE FALLS THROUGH
We might find ourselves facing a bit of disappointment today when something that seemed too good to be true fades away. The hurt we feel about this has little to do with the actual promise and more to do with the fact that we're bored and in need of new excitement. Once we see that, we'll move through the disappointment with speed and agility.

Saturday 12/17

Happy Hour at 12listen.com noon-4pm pacific.

CONFUSING FEELINGS MAKE MOVEMENT DIFFICULT
We might find ourselves back in conflict today. We just can't seem to pick a course of action with any degree of certainty. Let's put big choices away for now. Don't push it. Wait just a bit and let the answers emerge organically. They will and quickly if we stop trying to force an outcome.

Sunday 12/18

Happy Hour at 12listen.com noon-4pm pacific.

GATHER AND CELEBRATE
Have fun today. It's what matters and it's also what brings the refreshment we need for even more manifesting. Connect and find a path to love. Open the door for more by expressing care and affection for those who matter most. Responsibility will be waiting when we get back from our mini trip to heaven.

need help with the energy this week?
STOP SAYING NO

Just say yes to everything. Say yes to see what happens. Say yes even when you think it's no. Feel the yes. Be the yes. Make the yes.

Good Fortune Scopes 12/11 - 12/17

2011-12-10T11:30:00.000-07:00

ARIES

It’s a tough week, Aries. There is a sense of futility lingering over your life. Before you panic and make too much of it, know that apathy is a signal that you are about to experience a breakthrough. Don’t fight it. Sit with it and let it show you the way to a deeper sense of passion. Money and resources look more constricted than they are. Try not to take it too seriously or panic.

TAURUS

It may be painful to limit yourself this week, Taurus. Reframe this idea and see the magic of narrowing the field and finding your focus. You’ll be recognized and rewarded for your hard work. Be gracious and thank those who helped you create success. Find a way to celebrate your victory. Doing so will help you get the energy you need for the next leap forward.

GEMINI

You have what you need whether you want to admit it or not. The role of the tragic romantic is a fun one but it doesn’t really suit you Gemini. In your case, you are waxing poetic over what might have been which is getting in the way of enjoying what is. A small pain is growing in intensity. Your mind is making this way too big. Take it as a sign that it’s time for healing.

CANCER

There are many temptations to indulge in and behaviors that will take the pain away this week, Cancer. Though you might experience temporary relief, long-term happiness demands that you stay present and work through the energy. There is support available. Take advantage of it. Let yourself be loved and cared for during this mini dark night of the soul. The fulfillment you seek will sink in soon.

LEO

You can get what you want this week, Leo, but you need to pull your attention back to what’s happening here and now. Small steps can take you far. Be productive with the opportunities at hand. A new idea will surprise and delight you. The potential is awesome and it’s exciting to be considering something you once would have pushed aside as uninteresting or unfulfilling.

VIRGO

Your intuitive abilities are potent this week, Virgo. Now it’s just a question of trusting what you’re seeing. Unfortunately some of the insight coming in runs counter to what you want to believe. You might have to adjust your plans so get ready. Willingness to change is important now. Don’t let pride keep you stuck in something that ultimately will not bear fruit.

LIBRA

Life is a balancing act this week, Libra. Moderation will help you capitalize on important opportunities and keep you grounded and focused. There will be many temptations to get out of balance. A part of you is seduced by the idea of passion, but right now, wild passion could get you in trouble. Your mind is racing with a million possibilities. Give yourself time to sift through them and pick the ones with the most potential.

SCORPIO

Take breaks to play, Scorpio. You need to find creative ways to keep your energy and optimism in motion. Your mind is fixated on your flaws. Gently pull yourself out of that thankless pit and focus on what you love about yourself and your life. With your psychic abilities on high, it’s essential to watch your boundaries so that you don’t pick up the negativity of those around you. Expect a breakthrough.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ve got a lot going on this week though it might not look like it at first. There are intense energies infusing you with the need to change and evolve. Some of this will feel refreshing and exciting and some will feel uncomfortable. The strange thing is, it doesn’t seem like your responsibilities should be generating such a big charge but they are. There’s no need to try and figure it out, Sagittarius. Spiritual forces are at play.

CAPRICORN

You’re starting to get a feeling for the next chapter in your story. It’s passionate and bold but the more you look at it, the more you see the stumbling blocks and potential barriers to success. Don’t get ahead of yourself, Capricorn or you’ll get psyched out. Continue to dream and expand on your vision no matter how unrealistic it might seem. Soon you’ll be in the future you imagined and feeling great.

AQUARIUS

Trying to recapture the magic of days gone by is tying up the energy you need to create something new and improved here and now. There is definitely a need to process recent events so that you can move forward with a fresh and open-minded attitude, Aquarius. Whatever it is you’re longing for wasn’t really that great. It only looks good because you are uncomfortable where you are today. This too shall pass.

PISCES

There are tremendous opportunities lining up for you, Pisces but you won’t see them unless you get your energy and focus back to present time. You seem reluctant to address the fear and pain that you’re dragging down the road. Looking at it and admitting you feel afraid is not a sign of weakness. It is in fact an incredible sign of strength. Things are on the upswing so hang in there.

MAY BLESSINGS SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Conspiracy

2011-12-07T08:19:00.001-07:00

Life is conspiring against me having enough time to WORK this week. Oh dear. My parents are visiting and I'm off for a day with my mom. I'll have to keep the blog brief this week.

I don't know about you but I'm starting to feel the holiday frenzy. I went to Denver yesterday to hang out with a handful of 12advisors and do a little holiday shopping. I froze up in the toy section of Target. My mind went blank as I stared at the seemingly thousands of options for the kids. When I got home, I asked the kids to list their three top items. It keeps shifting around.

Hopefully my trip with mom will yield more inspiration!

Hanging out with my colleagues was great! I got to meet Donna Virgillio who is charming and lovely. Oliver and Mark were there too and they provided a does of grounded, male energy to the mix. It's great to get to know the people who are co-creating 12listen, 12radio and 12academy with me.

Back to the moment though...I can't seem to get any time for WORK which is unnatural for a Capricorn. Tomorrow will see me taking time off to take the car in for repairs, so my best hope is to get back in gear on Friday. We have a huge sale on Saturday on readings at 12listen.com, so get over there and get some healing communication!

Thursday in the Stonestreet Cafe, I'm welcoming two 12listen Advisors, Tamara and Aleta to take over the show so that I can attend the kids' holiday concert. The show is called CONNECTION and will be about how we can find more connection during this somewhat frantic time of year. Tune in at 6pm PST/9pm EST at 12radio.com to get to know these two amazing ladies.

Friday morning brings the Distance Energy Healing Session at 12academy.com at 8am pacific/11am eastern. Come join us by teleconference for 20 minutes for a healing meditation.

I hope all is well with you lovely people! I can't wait to get back to work!!

xoxo
-Julia

Fortune Forecast 12/5 - 12/11

2011-12-04T00:05:00.000-07:00

RELAX INTO HEALING

This week we need to be mindful of making time to rest, reflect and let some healing unfold. There are powerful energies that are ready to take root and flourish but they can't work their magic if we don't welcome them in. Whatever feels pressing and difficult now will shift when WE shift and part of shifting has to do with whether or not our energy is flowing through our bodies in a way that offers refreshment and healing. It's available. Let's bring it in!

Monday 12/5
RESPECT AND HONOR TRADITION
Dig deep into the traditions that have helped shape your life today. Even the ones we don't enjoy have much to teach us about our history and how we view life. Perhaps we can update and change the ones we've outgrown and bring new depth and meaning to them? It's all about tapping into roots and what helps us feel grounded.

Tuesday 12/6
20 Minute Meditation at 12academy.com, 1pm PST/4pm EST.
COMPLETE THE CYCLE
It's time to say good bye to something that has clearly come to a close. There's no point in trying to make something work that's clearly run its course. Be willing to let it go knowing that in doing so, better things will come. Some of what needs to be done isn't fun but doing it will bring fulfillment nonetheless.

Wednesday 12/7
ENTERTAIN NEW IDEAS
As we tie up loose ends and put certain things to rest, we can start to open the door to the new and inspiring. Try something on just for fun. See where it leads, without short circuiting the energy before it even begins. Why not let an outlandish dream sink in? This is how we break out of patterns long enough to forge a new path.

Thursday 12/8
Come play in the Stonestreet Cafe! 6pm PST/9pm EST at 12radio.com.
THINGS ARE MOVING FAST
The pace is a bit frantic today and it will be a challenge to stay grounded. So much is happening and it's all playing out in a very chaotic way. All we can do is our best. There's no need for perfection right now. Progress, not perfection people! In the rushing river of it all, some lovely gems will arrive.

Friday 12/9
Distance Energy Healing Session at 12academy.com, 8am PST/11am PST.
Stonestreet Cafe replays at 10:30am PST/1:30pm PST at 12radio.com.
RESIST TEMPTATION
There's a temptation in the air today and it's incredibly seductive. It's difficult to resist this shiny ball of seeming happiness but be aware that it's just a mirage. If we throw ourselves into this thing, we'll quickly discover that it leads nowhere. We'll sense the truth of it when we feel the pull. Is that enough to stop us from going all the way?

Saturday 12/10

HAPPY FULL MOON ECLIPSE IN GEMINI!

Readings on sale at 12listen.com from 6:36am-6:36pm.
DIRECT ENERGY WISELY
We are still coming off the temptation of yesterday, which has left us in the mood to cut corners and take risks. Be careful today! What seems like an easy out will only lead to complications. Do it right even if it takes more time and effort. There will be no regrets if we follow our integrity and act with awareness.

Sunday 12/11
Readings on sale at 12listen.com from noon-4pm pacific.
GOOD FORTUNE FOR ALL
Celebration is in the air and we can all partake. Have a laugh and gather with loved ones. Find ways to validate the goodness in the world. It's easily visible when we actually look. Life is beautiful. Let's love it up and share what we have in abundance. More will come and even more after that.

need help with the energy this week?

FLOW, FEEL, TRUST

Slow down. Stop the frantic action. Feel the undercurrents that are normally evaded. There is nothing wrong. All is right. Prepare for the wave that's coming by resting now. There's no point in trying to surf until the wave actually arrives.

Good Fortune Scopes 12/4 - 12/10

2011-12-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

ARIES

You’re being forced to confront an old dynamic even though you’d rather not. You’ll see this pattern reflected in all of your interactions. There is no way to get around it, Aries. You might as well sit down and get to the root of it. It’s all about rejection. As you clean out the old hurt and suspicion, a new, passionate energy start to take root giving you a sense of bigger, richer possibilities.

TAURUS
You can expect to meet some great people this week, Taurus. People who understand who you are now and the potential you have for greatness. The surge of creativity coming in has you feeling free and easy. Be patient as you start to take steps to implement your new vision. It will take time to get everything the way you want it. It’s fantastic to have so many possibilities ahead.

GEMINI

People want to be near you and it’s a bit of a problem, Gemini. You really need space now but the demands are difficult to turn away from. Get involved even though you don’t feel like it. Magic will come through interactions with others. You need a bigger arena to play in. The only thing standing between you and this bigger space is permission. Can you give it to yourself?

CANCER

Wishes come true this week Cancer but the way things play out may surprise you. It’s time to let go of the control you’re been exerting and let things unfold more organically. This is a great space to explore. Can you trust what the universe wants to give you? Let go of the control you’ve been using to stay on task. Go willingly into the unknown knowing that joy and abundance await you.

LEO

Expect chaos this week Leo. You have so much going on that it’s tough to keep all the balls in the air. A sense of humor will help you weather the stress and excitement. You have an urge to break free but what does that mean? Be careful because reactive impulses will be powerful and you may say no to something in the heat of passion that can actually be a wonderful and fulfilling space to explore.

VIRGO

Life moves a little slowly this week, Virgo. Slow, deep changes are lining you up for success. The problem is, it’s hard to see any progress and you might find yourself slipping into doubt. Trust the process even though you don’t have much to go on. Find fun distractions as you wait to see results. If you take time to get a closer look at your inner world, you’ll be surprised at the wisdom and information that’s coming through.

LIBRA

Recognition for hard wok is slightly overdue but it feels good nonetheless. Pause and let it in, Libra. The validation being offered will help you gather your energy for the next chapter in the story. Love is in the stars. This is a sweet kind of love. There’s no hidden agenda to contend with so stop looking for one. Allow yourself to receive the affection and appreciation you deserve.

SCORPIO

You have so many resources waiting to be tapped, Scorpio. Knowing this will bring tremendous comfort. Fresh ideas are starting to flood in. You might not know exactly what to do with all of it but a plan will soon emerge. Conversations with friends and loved ones will help add dimension to your vision. Don’t hesitate to share. Be willing to dream bigger and brighter than you normally allow.

SAGITTARIUS

A part of you is longing to recapture the past, Sagittarius. Know that you can create a newer, fresher version that will feel better and more satisfying now. You are in the midst of a massive shift. It’s okay to feel uncertain. You can’t get a picture of what’s ahead and it’s unnerving. Know that the world that’s opening to you is filled with wonder and magic. Relax into the process and let go of the need to come up with a plan and a picture.

CAPRICORN

You seem to be repressing some passionate urges, Capricorn. It’s as if you don’t totally trust yourself. Contemplate this a bit and you’ll find a workable solution. There are situations popping up that don’t look like what you want. You have the power to transform what comes along. Make lemonade out of the lemons. The degree to which you can be the alchemist depends on the degree to which you heal the inner lack of trust.

AQUARIUS

A choice is looming, Aquarius. Trying to figure it out by thinking through it isn’t getting you where you want to be. Feel your way to the answer. The truth is, there is no right way to go. There are only two paths that lead to the same destination. The only difference between the two paths is scenery. What do you want to look at as you travel? Pick a path and go without a backwards glance.

PISCES

You need to break out of your normal routine this week, Pisces. It’s hard to give yourself permission to do so when there are many pressing responsibilities that need to be addressed. Even a little adventure will go a long way towards satisfying your wanderlust. Internal strife is making it difficult to know where to put your energy and attention. Step away from it all and you’ll find your freedom.

MAY GOOD FORTUNE SHINE ON YOU ALWAYS!

Free the Moths?

2011-11-30T13:13:00.001-07:00

My little brother has this saying...free the doves. I've written about it before and speak about it often in the Stonestreet Cafe. It's a way to visualize tension, anxiety, frustration and whatnot flying out of the chest and into the sky.

Well my friends, I've been seeing a lot of tension, anxiety, frustration and whatnot in the collective lately. I've been feeling it too. So today at the end of a very intense yoga class I was lying there in my meditative state, trying to free the doves. All I saw was a flock of dusty-winged, gray moths fluttering out of my chest. Weird and somehow appropriate. Maybe the moths mean its old stuff. Maybe the moths mean it's the hidden stuff that's eating away at my psychic closet. Who knows? All I know is that the image got me laughing and that's what matters.

Are you stressin'? I hope not! Stress is always available in copious quantities. Let's set that stuff loose and choose a giggle or two. We're closing in on the end of another year, which tends to get us reflective and pensive about where we're at. We're somewhere wonderful! It's called Earth and it's bursting with beauty. Slow down and notice the magic because just as there's an endless amount of stress, there's also an endless amount of magic to be had and enjoyed.

I'm so excited for this week's episode of the Stonestreet Cafe. I'm welcoming the amazing Andy Wilbury Smith of the Official Andy Wilbury Radio Show. Have you ever caught Andy's show? It's amazing and Andy knows more about music than just about anyone I know. We're going to be playing tunes and talking about some of the whimsical, magic music that came out of the UK in the 60's. It's my favorite era of music and I want to share it with you.

Be sure to tune in Thursday at 6pm pacific/9pm eastern at 12radio.com for show #78...BRITISH INVASION. I named the show such because Andy will be joining us live from the UK and we're playing all UK tunes. Come play and take a break from heavy thinking, fretting and fussing. Relax into obscure and delightful music and enlightening talk about culture, artists and MAGIC.

Friday brings another 20 minute meditation at 12academy.com. We meet at 8am pacific/11am eastern for just 20 minutes to move energy and create healing. I'd love to see you there! It's all over the phone so need to drive or even get dressed. I'll be there waiting for you.

Mercury is retrograde, which means it's time to seek answers internally. Retrogrades push us back to ourselves so if you're seeking relief in the external, you're looking in the wrong place. Soon, Mars will join Mercury in retrograde action. This will bring opportunity to clarify what we're passionate about and what we're not. If you feel your stress levels going up, remember you can always free the doves, or in some cases, moths.

Let's love it up!!

xoxo
-Julia