Music recommendations coming straight from the stars.
March 1st marks a full moon in Virgo; the moon is new in Pisces on the 17th before a blue moon in Libra ends the month; come the 6th, both mercury and venus will enter Aries. In the two weeks leading up to the new moon, grapple with goals. Make necessary adjustments to achieve those goals during this “fine-tuning” period. As we prepare to welcome spring, all aspects of our life are in need of appraisal.
Make the most of any opportunity to change your routine, even if you feel comfortable. Question everything. Pay attention to yourself. A full moon promotes peak emotional awareness. As always, keep in mind that the planetary positions have no bearing on your existence, unless you believe they do. It’s all about effort and energy. This month, carefully decide where best to put your energy.
CAPRICORN (December 22—January 19): Be wary of missing out on new opportunities because you are so used to concentrating your energies in one arena. No need to be so negative, Capricorn! Trust the good to be good. Enjoy what you can instead of comparing reality to expectations. Creativity is a coveted asset, so put it to use. Find ways to share responsibility with others in order to realize your goals.
Mirror pep-talk music for the month: Floetic by Floetry
AQUARIUS (January 20—February 18): Feeling inspired? There ought to be a spotlight on your intelligence this month. Ideas for the future are typical for someone of your humanitarian nature. Maybe for once, don’t try to save others. If you really want to plant seeds of compassion and change in this world, you must first establish that kindness in your self. Let your emotions water those who are thirsting for something you have yet to offer, or else you’ll find only mud where flowers could be.
Tune it all out, and turn on Drukqs by Aphex Twin instead.
PISCES (February 19—March 20): It’s all new for you, Pisces. Or at least it can be. Consider the limit of intention. If something is not working out the way you imagined, don’t hesitate to act; you need a fresh start. Dreams may not be out of reach, rather down a different path. Contemplate new directions. To gain as much as possible from a clean slate, self-awareness is of the utmost importance. Remember who you are.
Internal sources of power are strengthened by Rihanna’s ANTI. (Ri is a Pisces, too! Eat some cake in her honor as she turns 30 today.)
ARIES (March 21—April 19): Everything is happening all at once, it seems. With this many responsibilities, even hobbies or friendship up-keep might feel like a chore. It’s okay to ask for help. Clearly communicate your needs this month in case obstacles threaten your usual proactivity. After Spring Equinox, feelings of frustration will subside.
Relax to Baduizm by Erykah Badu.
TAURUS (April 20—May 20): Put yourself out there, Taurus! Things are getting a bit too comfortable. Try to find a balance of grounding habits and exciting challenges. Communication plays a large role in your relationship this month. Common sense and honesty will ensure you are being the friend you, yourself, would want to have around. And you may turn to those friends more than usual. What is it you need? Don’t be afraid to ask.
Listen to all of Blood by Rhye without skipping a song.
GEMINI (May 21—June 20): Overload at work. You won’t regret putting in what is, admittedly, an intimidating amount of effort. Communicate your way to a career development, then celebrate. Connections might be strengthening in expectance of a deep rooted shift. So go even deeper when you feel the urge. After all, aren’t you best at going with the flow? Or is it making the flow go your way?
Push further with DAT 004 by Dillinja.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are almost there. Motivate yourself to continue working towards the goal that seems just a bit too far away to grab ahold of. Stretch further than you thought possible. Compete with yourself; avoid external comparison. The dark cloud hovering over you this winter is trailing a bit further behind than usual; soon, mid-summer will force it out of your life entirely. Until then, stick to what stimulates you.
Find a source of energy in Low Intensity Interval Beats, volume 1 by Fat Gyver.
LEO (July 23-August 22): Love, love, love. It seems to be everywhere you look, no? Lucky you, Leo. Surround yourself with those who love you, and return the favor. Open yourself to someone else and allow them to do the same for you. Your loyalty will inspire and motivate. Beneath the surface, though, is everything really okay? The truth is yours, all you have to do is look for it.
Ground yourself with the affirmative anthems on Channel Yo Mojo, the latest from female rapper Odd Mojo.
VIRGO (August 23-September 22): Think about it for a long time. Act before you think, and you’ll find yourself swamped with obligations this month. Balance is necessary. Quickly made judgements will cut people or things out of your life which you might come to regret later. Pay close attention to those projects which demand direct attention. Who are you learning from? Re-prioritize accordingly.
You need to hear the Habit EP from Baltimore band Snail Mail.
LIBRA (September 23-October 22): So, everyone around you is happy. Or at least, as happy as you can make them. Now what? Diverting your efforts won’t distract you for much longer. Home is calling. Pay attention. Have some empathy for your future self. Resentment builds all too easily if silence is mistaken for respect. You can respect the wishes of others without compromising your own. Give yourself a break.
Music to quell your moodiness: FEVER by Black Milk.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): Intimacy isn’t always your forte. Intensity as a guise for vulnerability? Now that’s more like it. Find strength in depth. There’s no need to be ashamed of your capacity for emotions. Tell the truth, especially to yourself, and the answer to a bothersome question should appear clearly. The end of the month could bring a pleasant surprise…maybe a smooch, or two.
Daydream of the good to come while listening to FLANCH by FLANCH.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21): Resolving problems feels so good. But, if you want to keep this up, you’ll need a break eventually. Self-reliance is important to the Sagittarian. When was the last time you reflected on yourself? Are you still the most capable guide to be following? Revel in transformative energies and re-make yourself.
Savor the sounds of Sovereign Nose of (Y)our Arrogant Face by Scallops Hotel.
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