Horoscope today: April 23, 2019
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A Bukowski quote to awaken you: “The way to create art is to burn and destroy ordinary concepts and to substitute them with new truths that run down from the top of the head and out of the heart.” Virgo, consider this is your wake-up call to challenge the status quo, push the boundaries and trigger those around you to look beyond what they perceive as the truth. Taurus, anybody can make love. This week, you are making space for a partner who is accomplished in the art of lovemaking and promises to bring out your goddess nature. Pisces, it’s easy to love somebody when everything is picture perfect. But what happens in the midst of chaos and calamity? That’s the true test of your vows.
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Aries horoscope today
Check in with yourself, Aries. Do the given opportunities evoke a feeling of joy and playfulness, or do they make you dread the very idea of getting out of bed? Be aware of where you are vibrating at. Choosing the former is a good way to tell that you are living in alignment. On the downside, self-esteem issues could threaten to get the better of you today. Remember, people can only make you feel bad about the things you don’t accept about yourself.
Cosmic tip: When a given opportunity evokes a feeling of joy and playfulness, you know you are living in alignment.
Taurus horoscope today
Anybody can make love. It takes an alchemist to transmute sexual energy into something higher. This week, you are making space for a partner who is accomplished in the art of lovemaking, and promises to bring out your goddess nature. Get ready to blush for all the right reasons, Taurus. Though power games could threaten the balance of your relationship. The key is to keep things fun and playful. Ensure your ego is out of the way.
Cosmic tip: It takes an alchemist to transmute sexual energy into something higher.
Gemini horoscope today
The worst is behind you, Gemini. Trust that you have emerged from the dark night as a stronger, more resilient version of yourself. Things to look forward to: joy, laughter and togetherness. Quality time with the (soul) family takes precedence over everything. For some, a landmark event such as an engagement, a wedding or an anniversary could be on the cards. Open yourself to the idea of getting to know your partner’s family. They could surprise you by being just as kooky as yours.
Cosmic tip: Joy and laughter promise to be your constants.
Cancer horoscope today
When was the last time you walked barefoot in the forest or meditated in the company of tranquil mountain? Mother Nature wants to see more of you, Cancer. Now is the time to plan the trip to that wild and unknown destination. Give yourself the permission to travel solo, especially if you have never ventured out on your own before. You could even consider travelling with a friend who brings out your adventurous side.
Cosmic tip: Now is the time to plan a trip to that wild and unknown destination.
Leo horoscope today
How do you deal with changes, Leo? Do you run and hide for cover or face them head on? What’s not in your control this week: the turn of fate. How you respond to it, however, is. So get ready to walk through the dark night of the soul with a smile on your face. The inner knowledge that you are going to get to the other side as an invincible version of yourself. Remember, the Universe never throws a challenge our way that we are not equipped to handle.
Cosmic tip: Get ready to walk through the dark night of the soul with a smile on your face.
Virgo horoscope today
A Bukowski quote to awaken you: “The way to create art is to burn and destroy ordinary concepts and to substitute them with new truths that run down from the top of the head and out of the heart.” Consider this is your wake-up call to challenge the status quo, push the boundaries and trigger those around you to look beyond what they perceive as the truth. Therein lies your growth, Virgo. Don’t be afraid of that surge of crazy ideas. Authenticity is the most powerful weapon at your disposal in this cookie cutter world.
Cosmic tip: This is your wake-up call to challenge the status quo, push the boundaries and trigger those around you to look beyond what they perceive as the truth.
Libra horoscope today
The cocoon can no longer contain the butterfly. Break free. Your time to spread your wings and be the most glorious version of yourself has come. Remember, the process of metamorphosis is seldom easy. It requires to us to peel away the layers and confront all that we have been running away from. Take the final challenge in your stride, Libra. What awaits you on the other side is one of your biggest breakthrough moments.
Cosmic tip: Your time to spread your wings and be the most glorious version of yourself has come.
Scorpio horoscope today
There’s a reason they say that pain is the biggest teacher. Without glorifying what you have gone through, see how you can use your experiences to trigger growth and transform yourself on a deeper level. That’s the power of inner alchemy, Scorpio. What you may be unable to see from where you are standing: the things that are taking place behind the scenes. What you are now associating with darkness, will soon reveal itself as a blessing.
Cosmic tip: See how you can use your experiences to trigger growth and transform yourself on a deeper level.
Sagittarius horoscope today
The subconscious is where the magick is at, Sagittarius. Your task over the few days is to train your mind to give you the exact signs and symbols you need to move forward and onwards on your path. Remember, your dreams are an accurate barometer of what’s happening behind the scenes. Trust your intuition. What you receive from other sources is simply additional information.
Cosmic tip: Train your mind to give you the exact signs and symbols you need to move forward and onwards on your path.
Capricorn horoscope today
Those who’ve been toying with the idea of competitive exams, get down and dirty with your books. You’ve got no way out of this, Capricorn. You’re being asked to block out the distractions if you want to get ahead in the game. As such, the pursuit of knowledge promises to be integral theme for you today, no matter what your chosen field of work may be. If channeling your inner geek adds value to your CV, what are you waiting for?
Cosmic tip: Block out the distractions and get down and dirty with your books.
Aquarius horoscope today
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who blame circumstances for their inability to grow, and those who practice the art of turning lemons into limoncello. Where are you vibrating at, Aquarius? Who are you blaming for your failures? What you’re being asked to do in order to evolve: awaken to your inherent power and quit playing the victim card.
Cosmic tip: Awaken to your inherent power and quit playing the victim card.
Pisces horoscope today
It’s easy to love somebody when everything is picture perfect. It’s easy to allow yourself to be loved when you think you are the most put together version of yourself. But what happens in the midst of chaos and calamity? That’s the true test of your vows, Pisces. A Ram Dass quote to awake you to the power of unconditional love: “It’s not ‘I love you’ for this or that reason, not ‘I love you if you love me.’ It’s love for no reason, love without an object.”
Cosmic tip: Embrace the virtues of unconditional love.
