July 16th 2023.
As descendants of enslaved Africans, the word freedom stirs up a lot of emotions. Our ancestors knew a life of hard work and sacrifice – a life that was far from free. But despite it all, they still had the courage to dream of a better future for themselves and their descendants; a future where rest, joy, and pleasure were part of their daily routines.
A holiday like Juneteenth gives us a chance to honor and celebrate our ancestors' strength and contributions to our survival. Through their struggles and hardships, they still managed to imagine a world where pleasure was our collective reality.
The concept of freedom isn't just about having the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. It's also about joy and pleasure. What's the point of freedom if we aren't enjoying ourselves too?
This month, it's time to explore what freedom looks like for you. Step away from thinking about entrepreneurship and financial commitments for a moment. Ask yourself, are you taking time to celebrate yourself? Are you engaging in things that bring you happiness and pleasure? Let this month's horoscopes be your guide to leaning into the pleasure you deserve.
Aries, don't you think it's about damn time you had a little fun? You've worked hard and dedicated yourself to your business and your community, but what about your own joy and rest? Remember, you don't always have to work to deserve some self-care. July is begging you to go out and have some fun. Take some time to be with yourself that isn't related to business needs.
Taurus, don't plan that trip. Vacation isn't going to solve the problem. You have to be honest with yourself about what is making you unhappy. Sit down and face the truth. Ask yourself, in what ways am I hindering my ability to grow? This could be spiritually, emotionally, or even with the decisions you are making around your business. Why are you avoiding working on yourself?
Gemini, pay attention to how you feel in the environments you're in. Do you feel supported? Do you feel like you can trust who you are around? Listen to your intuition - it's telling you that it's time to move on. Don't make things work that aren't working.
Cancer, if you want a soft life, you have to take care of yourself. That means knowing when to let things go. You're tired because you're wearing too many hats and in charge of too many projects. Everyone loves a supporter, but not a micromanager. Take some things off of your workload and it will still get done. You need the rest, Cancer.
Leo, some things are falling out of alignment. Are you going to let them go or hold on? Your core values no longer match with the commitments you have made to others. As we grow, our needs start to change. You are longing for a community of like-minded people. You have permission to be this new version of yourself and that requires letting things that aren't for you fall away.
Virgo, you need to find time to be alone. The question isn't should you take time off, but instead how can you step away without everything falling apart when you do? Make a very good plan. You need this time alone to restore and renew yourself.
Libra, have you imagined a different reality for yourself? Maybe you've been feeling out of balance lately because your needs have changed. It's time to experiment and create new ways to support yourself. You don't have to continue operating in ways that don't serve you anymore.
Scorpio, you don't belong at that table. You're talented at telling the truth. If things are not a good fit, let people know the absolute truth. Aligning yourself with that project would go against what your gut is telling you. Tell them no when they ask you to join them.
Sagittarius, what you need right now is the courage to change. You need to give yourself permission to be openly curious. We learn new things about ourselves when we allow ourselves the space for exploration and curiosity. If you want to invite more joy and pleasure into your life, you need to make changes.
Capricorn, fill your schedule up with as much rest and pleasure as you can this month. There are so many opportunities, and who says you can't do all of them? Go ahead and plan a day or three away from the office to just lay in bed.
Aquarius, stop being hesitant. If it brings you joy, you should do it. You're in the way of what could bless you. Doing it is the only way to know if you'll like it. Go do it.
Pisces, get ready for an unexpected opportunity. If you can dream it, it can be a reality. Make a vision board for yourself. Something good is going to happen for you, you just have to believe it to be true.
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