Cancer :: Cancer Rising
The dam breaks and the waters rush forward. Allow the flow of emotions. What a different experience it would be to ride the waves of emotion with a sense of acceptance. Set up post as an observer in your mind. Notice when a rush of feeling comes through. And coach yourself along with kind words of acceptance. When self-acceptance is intact, you can let the rushing waters of your heart pool at the feet of a loved one. Make your emotional experience into an offering. Create intimacy by sharing your feelings with a partner.

Cancer :: Cancer Rising
A bunny hopping through the field. A bunny can be a little skittish. It’s time for you to create a feeling of inner-peace and calm. Look for proof in your environment that you’re secure. Nestle into the present moment. Find serenity. The bunny also symbolizes fertility. From your calm, peaceful state of mind, what new intention are you ready to incubate? Create and cultivate a vision for your future self.

Gemini :: Gemini Rising
Playing a game of croquet in the garden. Taking aim and making contact. Harness a sense of self-direction. What are you aiming for in relationships, work and health? Take note of your surroundings. Notice your limitations. Be intent on your purpose. Play fair, and be assertive. Focus on the fun of the game. Find enjoyment in knowing your strengths. Try not to see others as limiting you. Look to those around you for new techniques and wisdom.

Gemini :: Gemini Rising
Jumping hurdles. Precision and lightness. Get very precise about the hurdles you want to jump this year. Set specific goals. Then bring in lightness. Think about how fun it will be to meet these goals. Make it pleasurable. Meditate on the expansion that is possible for you right now. Be present in the moment. Remember that the athlete understands the layout of the entire race, but focuses only on the upcoming hurdle.

Taurus :: Taurus Rising
The sun setting over rolling hills and fields. Be soothed by the idea of persistent cycles. You are always evolving to a new level of development. You are continuously changing although the pace may seem slow and the development hard to see. Know that you are growing and it’s safe to let go of the old ways. Know that you are steady at your core. Steady like the moon and stars in the sky. Steady like the sunset and ocean tides. Ever changing and ever strong.

Taurus :: Taurus Rising
Pulling petals off a daisy. “He loves me, he loves me not.” The daisy petals fall. The “truth” is revealed. This symbol speaks of longing, hope and desire— a myriad of different feelings ranging from discomfort to exhilaration. Relationships bring many emotions. Honor these emotions with a high degree of tolerance. Tolerance for shortcomings (your own and someone else’s). Tolerance for confusion. Tolerance for exhilaration. Tolerance is acceptance. Acceptance fosters emotional security. Practice tolerance so that you aren’t reliant on a daisy for your sense of security.

TAURUS :: TAURUS RISING
A whale swimming slowly. Progress. Dedication. Trust in a power greater than yourself. And at the same time, use your ingenuity to produce the result you desire. Move slowly yet continually toward your goal. Don’t worry about a timeline. Conjure up the feeling of accomplishment and then imagine that you already have it. Keep yourself in a slow and steady pace. Remind yourself that you’re supported.

Taurus :: Taurus Rising
Gentle clouds at the peak of a mountain. There is a sense of dreamy focus to this symbol. In the same way, find focus within yourself— focus on your goals, identity, career. But let your attention be light. Let it be easy. Let it be spacious. Don’t stress or strain. Just ask for gentle alignment right now. Use your imagination to visualize yourself at the peak of the mountain— at the moment of completing your goal. Feel the joyous feelings that accompany your success.

Aries :: Aries Rising
Kayaking down a river. Coast downriver, but continue to steer the kayak. Remember that you’re supported by a greater current. You don’t have to do the work all on your own. But you do need to stay on course. And you’re responsible for keeping yourself on track. This means that you have to keep a clear mental direction. Choose your thoughts carefully. Each thought attracts the next thought. Try to summon up the image of coasting down the river. You’re supported. You’re in the flow. You are safe.

Aries :: Aries Rising
Wrapped presents. It’s time for you to unwrap your gift. The gift has been sitting in the corner all this time. It’s yours. You get to have it now. To proceed, turn on all the lights. Look in every corner. Look in places you don’t normally go. Ask around...