Triana's Horoscope Column August 25

Forgive me...anyone who makes the direct claim of being compassionate usually is not. Full stop. Know why? Because after twenty years of being led down the river by make-believe language and protocols that no human can or should have to live up to, we have been hoodwinked into a notion of being something we really are not.

Good? Yes. Well intentioned? Yes. But more lofty things? Close but no cigar. If we have to be goaded into peace or compassion or tolerance then it's false. The built-up stresses of repressing real discernment, real defense of what we've worked hard for, true realization of what we can become has to blow out in other ways. Take a balloon, fill it with air and tie it off. Then try to squash it. The squashing represents the false pretenses of being "nice," doing the "politically correct" thing and the pressure that comes from having to wear a mask that can never be taken off. The blowout of the balloon represents the buildup of frustration over a long period of time, which eventually becomes rage, illness or implosion.

Sometimes it's all I can do to hold back from laughing at someone outright who is trying to convince me of their goodness and merit. My answer is, who are you really trying to convince, me or yourself? Words are powerful things, and so are thoughts. But thoughts are not powerful enough to fool the true mind or the body. And thoughts certainly can't touch the Spirit.

A useful tactic I use when I need to do a reality check is: If I have to justify to myself what I am about to say or do, then it's likely I'm about to say or do the wrong thing. For instance. Let's say you find a wallet with several hundred dollars cash in it. Let's also assume you could really use the cash. You have a few choices. You could turn the wallet in and say where you found it, or you could say "Thanks, Universe!" take the money and toss the wallet with no remorse. These are two extremes, neither of them "right." But the definitely wrong thing to do is stand there and talk yourself into why you should acknowledge the money as a gift from God and how you've been talking to your Guides and needed money so here it is. So this really is a gift, right? And, like you should take it, right? Like, it's not hurting anyone if you just take it and you're not responsible for someone careless enough to lose all this money, right? You get the point.

Reality checks are good and healthy. Forcing ourselves to be unnatural is lethal. This doesn't mean go ahead and smack someone or be rude or wreck property. It means that, inside, before any decision is made, we need to know whether or not we are acting in our own nature when we're under pressure.

The easy times make it easy to be lofty. Challenging times show us up pretty quick.

Feel real things. Don't censor or judge or correct yourself internally. Just take notice. That's all. Believe me, it's a lot easier in the long run.

Aries (March 21 - April 20):
So far this has likely been a year of big changes for you...well, you like it that way, otherwise you get bored! If you’re not starting something, you’re getting ready to start something even if it’s only in your thoughts. This week sees some delays and some frustrations but all in all your level head and ability to move ahead of the pack sees you through.

Taurus (April 21 - May 20):
Okay, let’s lighten up. If you have no plans, you’re in good shape. If you’re casting about for new horizons, you may be seeing some activity, but not in the proportion or scale you were hoping for. Get your stuff in order, tidy up the spaces that are cluttered (probably because you were tidying up somewhere else) and put one foot in front of the other.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20):
If it’s not happening to you directly, then it’s happening around you! You don’t want to get into a snit over your life, because life is a thing that happens and it’s not to be taken personally. But you do have more options than you think! This week you would do well to explore those options and be open to seeing something you’ve previously missed. Big insights for you if you’re paying attention.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22):
Okay so you want to just stay home and be pampered. Well, that’s a good thing, but hopefully you’re not driving your immune system into the ground to get it! This is a week to surround yourself with your best people and soak up some kudos. You’ve been a busy little crab, scuttling hither and thither and now you want some down time. Take it!

Leo (July 23 - August 22):
After the dust settles and you’ve combed it all out of your mane, you can take a look around to see what’s up. Being the industrious type, you’re grabbing at opportunities to stay engaged in activities or work that pleases you and is good for humanity. Don’t go overboard, though. Remember to pause and see what others around you really need. Refrain from too much attention seeking...you don’t want to wear out your audience!

Virgo (August 23 - September 22):
Working twice as hard to get half as far? Well Virgo, you silly dear, quit comparing yourself to others! Doing that does no one any good and it only frustrates you. Those laid-back Virgo natives may be deluge with the woes of others now, as people are sensitive to what’s happening in the bigger world. If that’s making you tired, back off a bit and listen to some good music or read a lofty book. That always lifts your spirits.

Libra (September 23 - October 22):
You may be tempted to overreach yourself now; use extreme caution if you’re having to juggle. One thing falling could upset all the work you’ve done. This doesn’t mean you need to whip out the control issues; just ease up on yourself and don’t worry so much about what others think. Most of our problems are in our own minds and all we need to do is divert our own attention. Think the good thoughts!

Scorpio (October 23 - November 22):
You know, it’s not so bad after all. If you’re a younger Scorpio native looking forward into your own future you have a lot to look forward to, do and explore. If you’re of the middle aged variety (okay, a Boomer or an older Gen X), you have the ability to read between the lines and what you don’t see or hear can be disturbing. Tell you what...see what you will see, but don’t have the need to be right. Keep an open mind and an attitude of experimentation. That will loosen things up for you.

Sagittarius (November 23 - December 20):
You’re still in flux, shifting and changing and trying to figure out what’s going on. And there’s a lot going on! Being a natural leader and a self-starter, this is the time to get practical and do what is doable. It’s been a heck of a year for you Archer, so take it one day at a time and move forward gently.

Capricorn (December 21 - January 19):
You do love to learn, and you also love to be in control. Well, in order to learn sometimes the control thing has to be released. Cool your jets for a bit and chill out. If you look closely, you may discover that you’ve been doing a lot without really getting anything done (gasp!). You hate that, so quit. Sometimes it’s good to just stop and look before acting. Give a few things some deep thought and slow down!

Aquarius (January 20 - February 19):
As long as you keep yourself really, really busy you don’t have to get distressed about anything. Shifts and changes that have nothing to do with you may have become your business by default, but don’t take those things personally. You may be feeling a loneliness that you would rather ignore and sometimes this is a good thing. Just make sure you’re being good to yourself!

Pisces (February 20-March 20)
Some major decisions are in your sphere and it seems like these are black and white decisions. You prefer the grey areas. Sigh. Well Pisces, sometimes one just has to take decisive action and get on with it. If you try to go too deep you’ll get lost; our world isn’t one where we can afford to extend ourselves too much, so pull in and take care of your own business. You’ll feel a lot better and will also learn some new coping skills!

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Triana Elan has been a professional astrologer for nearly thirty years. Schooled by some of the best astrologers of modern day (Liz Greene and Leonie Starr of the UK; Lynn Richards and Robert Hand, U.S.), Triana has developed a unique and uncannily accurate method of delineating charts.

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