BeatRoute Magazine AB Edition February 2019

Messages from the Stars: a look into the cycles and cosmic details of an unfolding forevermore,
along with the lovers playlist for February
BY WILLOW HERZOG
To quote the great Linda Goodman,
“sometimes, it seems that the problems of
two people who love each other are hopeless,
the wall that separates them too high to ever
surmount. But their problems would all dissolve,
simply disappear, if they would only touch hands
or hearts or minds—or even touch noses—and
whisper just one word: ‘magic!’ For love is magic,
the secret power all who love possess without realizing
it. No matter how great the injury, or how
bitter the words, love will erase it all as if it had
never been. But not without the desire and effort
to do so on the part of the one who has inflicted
the pain—not without the quality of forgiveness
on the part of the one who’s been deeply hurt.
Desire, effort and forgiveness, intermingled, are
necessary to release love’s force and power.”
Love is the theme for this month’s astrological
forecast, as we all strive to deepen and grow in
our capacity to love, feel and exchange. It feels as
if we are all going through something sometimes
and, really, shouldn’t we all strive to love each
other more? Love can be full of odd contradictions
and paradoxical insights yet, may I dare
to say, without it life would not be worth living.
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Love can be the balm for the wound or the razors
edge. May you love all those in your life with love
that’s soft, fierce, sensual and calming. May we all
learn to love each other right in this lifetime.
Mercury transits Aquarius this next month the
day after St. Valentine’s and themes of communication,
community and relationship pierce like
cupid’s arrow. It is a time to speak your truth and
see where it lands. Aquarius, being the rebel and
the visionary, asks you to expand your horizons
of perception and look at reality from a place beyond
your current edges. Be willing and open to
see things that may shake up the tapestry of your
life. Mercury as the messenger will bring about
clarifications and wisdom. Be mindful of overtalking
and step outside of yourself to see others.
If freedom is love and love is freedom, perhaps
we must look at new definitions of freedom if we
are to find love.
This transit will affect each sign uniquely, here
is a look at how:
ARIES (March 21–April 20) Diversification
of your personal connections and a boost in
the way silver laces your palm. That’s right
baby, get ready for a little income boost or
a lucky gift. Check in with those you hold in
your heart and be open to understanding
misunderstandings.
TAURUS (April 21–May 21) New plans,
new dreams and new horizons. This is a
redefining period that sees you being seen
more within a professional realm. How are
you reinventing yourself? Your efforts will
be noticed, so check in with where to place
them. Let the light shine in and gravitate
towards peace.
GEMINI (May 22–June 21) A fruitful time
for little fortunes and a confusing one for
big decisions. This is a time to manage the
micro so you can expand into the macro.
Luck and abundance are at your fingertips
if you reach for it. So reach and thank with
deep gratitude. Many hands will present
pieces to your dreams this cycle.
CANCER (June 22–July 23) A dive into the
seas of the mystic and a return to the waters
of the occult sound like due course. A
pull towards study and the spiritual, whatever
that may mean to you. This is a time to
return to yourself and step away from the
world and its sensory input.
LEO (July 24–Aug. 23) Partnerships both
professional and romantic grow stronger
during this transit for you. This period sees
you rising and rising. Newness abounds
and opportunity continues to create new
doorways to pass through. Stay humble
and hold your head high, sovereign one.
VIRGO (Aug. 24–Sept. 23) Watch your
health baby, this could be a tricky cycle for
you. Elevate yourself by taking the time
to care for yourself and your emotional
needs. On the career front, this may be an
illuminating one as you are seen for all the
work you put in. You are a hardworking
one and this cycle would care to see you
rise in status due to this quality.
LIBRA (Sept. 24–Oct. 23) Expansion of
the mind and intellectual pursuits gain
increasing importance during this transit.
This may be a time of planning future
visions that take you further from home
than expected. This is a time of flourishing
love life, tap into the erotic and allow the
sensual pleasures to infuse you and those
you care for.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24–Nov. 22) Minor irritations
on the home front may show face,
counteract this with beautification of your
space and nourishing alone-time. Chances
are you will receive encouraging correspondence
and a new opportunity or two.
Feel inspired to ask for what you want and
receive what you deserve.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23–Dec. 21) Feeling
ambitious and kinda confused will share
space this cycle for you, ever-expanding
babe. Feel unity of all kind as you explore
social dynamics. Learn which situations
are most fruitful for you and endure the
challenges that may come your way. This
cycle will send concentric circles through
the realm of clear speech. You will be a
stronger communicator on the other side
of this.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 –Jan. 20) A cycle of
gains and strides, be ready to feel greater
inspiration and clarity. You may receive
communication from an old friend or past
lover at this time. Be open to communicating
in a new way from a greater space
of healing.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21–Feb. 19) Surprises and
support are keywords this cycle. It is an
auspicious one for you that may see you
traveling near and far. Trust in the support
structures you have around you and continue
to build up the community that holds
you. Check-ins with partnerships come up
so you may respect each other for who you
each are.
PISCES (Feb. 20–March 20) Choices, options
and considerations: get right with you,
so that you may get right with your life. You
may be considering a change of residence
during this cycle. Remember that you take
yourself wherever you go. What is it you
really feel called to change? Take the time
to trust your feelings but test them too.
Maintain calm as you create the new.
Astrological Lovers Playlist
for February:
1. “Show Me How” – Men I Trust
2. “Break for Lovers (Feat.Helena)” – Men I
Trust, Helena
3. “Dead to Me” – Kali Uchis
4. “Lay Me Down” – Carla dal Forno
5. “The Feeling When You Walk Away” –
Yves Tumor
6. “Farewell American Primitive” – Ariel
Pink
7. “Soon-to-be Innocent Fun/Let’s See” –
Arthur Russell
8. “Sex Music” – Beak>
9. “Beautiful People” – Mark Pritchard,
Thom Yorke
10. “Everyone Alive Wants Answers” –
Colleen
11. “I Am Curious, I Care” – Kaitlyn Aurelia
Smith
12. “In Gardens’ Muteness” – Julia Holter
13. “Good Intentions Paving Company –
Joanna Newsom
14. “The Great Undressing” – Jenny Hval
15. “Intern” – Angel Olsen
16. “Freedom” – Amen Dunes
17. “Brighter!” – Cass McCombs
18. “Sun’s Out” – Hoops
19. “So Many Details” – Toro y Moi
20. “Eyes So Bright” – Cate le Bon
21. “Times Is Weird” – John Maus
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