"Patience, Daniel-san."


Aries:  What a fine 2011 you've had, eh, trying to make sense out of an area of your life, be it finances, a relationship, family, or whatever else.  Balancing your needs with the needs of others, your wants with others' wants, which hasn't been easy.  You made some big decisions last year, perhaps you even hit a milestone, and I just hope they were all the right experiences.  Because this year, 2012, is about making sparks through them.  Making your mark.  Shining brightly in areas of creativity, work, relationships.  You should be able to afford to become inspired, and you should have the capability to inspire others.  You should be in a position to use your experiences to your advantage and become more expressive.  You should be able to plan and prepare for the long-term, for the future, from here on out.

The opposite involves an explosion.  An interruption.  A drastic change of plans, which you'd rather not hear about at the moment no matter how adventurous you might be.  Fortunately, this you know there is potential for...

Stars are situated far far away.

And your star (or goal, target, prize, etc) could be so far away it leaves you feeling hopeless, cold, like a failure.  I'd suggest some of you release how you feel, what you think, what your goals are, to a trusted friend, relative, colleague, superior, mentor, assistant, counselor, or therapist.  A trusted individual who can and will give you time and attention. 

Respect those who cannot assist you the way you prefer at this time.  Don't push it.  It's not attractive.

And Aries, that's how you REALLY feel, what you REALLY think, and what your goals REALLY are that should be expressed, not what anyone else feels or thinks is fine and dazzling.  Not what would make you appear sane, balanced, mature, "cool", "on top of things", sophisticated, etc.  It's OK to allow others to help and/or guide you.  DO NOT make conditions and situations hopeless or tiring for yourself, by yourself.  Do not wait too long to do what needs to be done.  Do not let fatigue, depression, jealousy, and/or anger to consume you either.  (And, by the way, there are people in the world you can actually trust.)

You're loaded, hon, with energy, all year long, and that's ALL kinds of energy-- the good, the bad, the ugly.  Take it and share it with grace, because it could very easily be taken as an intrusion, invasion, or a general act of disrespect.   

You're also pretty ambitious this year, with no clear sense of direction.  It's OK.  You need to remember that success won't happen overnight.  Not a chance, because success doesn't come with a schedule.  It doesn't arrive when you want it.  Not to mention, we don't always know precisely where we're headed, how long a goal will take, or what's coming next.  Sometimes our goals entail getting a little lost, confused, discouraged, or derailed, whether in our thoughts, in our work, in relations, or simply during an unpredictable or trying time.  

Success is also not about putting your name out there, but about growing into somebody you truly (in your heart, soul, and mind) aspire to become.  That's what success is, and it's a consistent feeling if it is real.

So a goal might take anywhere from six months to six years.  So what?  Just what the hell is your hurry?  I'll tell you what: if time is of the essence, if there is a sense of urgency about what you set out to do, I'd rethink your goal, pronto.  Because speeding can lead to crashing, and when we crash we sure do burn.  Or, at the very least, we suffer an unnecessary embarrassment. 

So, put out the fire in your ass.  Work on your true wish.  Miracles will happen when they will be most needed.  Those intended (and in the right position) to help and guide you will do so.  And that's that.