Message for August 2025

Life Is Rarely Straightforward

Life is rarely as straightforward, or as black and white, as we might like it to be.

Although most of us intuitively accept the unknowable nature of life, considerably fewer of us embrace this fact joyfully! Challenge and change are often hard to navigate as they can knock us off our feet, or send us along pathways we least expect. Of course, we all know that resistance to change is futile, but it doesn’t stop us trying.

The world has always been a topsy-turvy place, but it somehow feels even more intense now and it can be hard to find balance in the stormy seas. Even when those storms do not affect us directly, it’s hard to block them out as part of the process of evolution means we feel more and sense more. It would be understandable to want to block out everything we each find challenging, but life doesn’t work that way as if we try to anaesthetise ourselves from the difficult stuff, we also block the good stuff, as we’re either open or closed, there is no in-between. As so many find the weight of these storms too much to bear, it’s easy to see why the world feels more disconnected than ever before, as it’s something of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

It’s our willingness to turn towards the storms that brings the propensity to create ripples of change, just like a pebble in the pond. We all have quirks, nuances and idiosyncrasies, but instead of trying to ‘fix’ ourselves, surely it seems wiser to channel our energies towards acceptance as loving ourselves (quirks and all) is the cornerstone of living our best lives, as unless we love ourselves then how can we truly live and love?

The paths we walk in life are rarely straight and smooth, they are meandering, pot-holed and often uncharted, yet this is how we grow and evolve. Although we may long for straightforward and easy, for most of us, it’s the journeys into the unknowable that truly bring us to life as they can remind us of our gifts and true priorities in life. Again, we can often feel frustrated that life isn’t an easy path, but this frustration can grow and build over time, corroding the soul, and leaving our souls consumed with toxicity.

‘From challenge comes courage, and courage illuminates our souls with grace and beauty’. These words I wrote many years ago, but they seem more apt now than ever before. Being human is a complex and often bewildering experience, but when we open up to living wholeheartedly and to feeling truly alive, we begin to feel the light within our hearts and souls growing brighter, and illuminating the path ahead. It may feel counter-intuitive to open up to pain and challenges, but it’s only by allowing ourselves to feel and experience the full spectrum of emotions that we start to feel truly alive and awakened. It’s not an easy path to walk, but growing through challenges opens up our hearts and souls to love and compassion in all areas of life.

Although it can be hard to experience the pain, anger, hate and darkness we sense around us (and sometimes within), the only way to transmute this into something lighter and brighter is to face it, experience it, and move beyond. Denial and resistance can leave us disconnected and closed. It’s a hard path to walk, and it takes courage, but we each seem ready now to embrace a new way of living and being that allows us to collectively focus on everything that unites us, rather than on the things that cause division. Regardless of faith, colour, belief, we are all human beings, and when we open up to loving kindness and tenderness, we start to let go of the rest. Perhaps the biggest gift we can give is in allowing our true natures the freedom to flourish and thrive?

The more we can live in the moment, the more we can connect to the joy within our own hearts and souls. Joy isn’t a force to seek out as it’s within us already, we just have to acknowledge it. Whilst we don’t know what’s around the next corner, this doesn’t mean we should shrink and focus on the possible finiteness of our existence. The opposite should be true as we should use this knowledge to make the most of every single moment and embrace the magic of wholehearted living.

Life is a series of paradoxical and complex conundrums that frequently cause bewilderment and overwhelm, but when we try to live as consciously as possible in each and every moment, we can start to feel more whole and more present than ever before. We each spin through space and time, trying to put one foot in front of the other, but when we resist or shut ourselves off, we can lose coordination and instead of walking confidently on the path ahead, our feet can move in different directions, leaving us feeling neither here nor there.

So, it’s time to turn within and to listen with more intent as the music of the universe is growing louder within our hearts and souls. We each have our own notes, but the orchestra isn’t complete without us, so whenever we feel lost, overlooked or inconsequential, it’s important to know that every single one of us matters. We all have a part to play in the magical orchestra of life. Instead of thinking about where we need to be, ought to be or should be, when we think about what makes our hearts sing and listen to that note playing within, our energies lift us into a different dimension…

As always, I wish you all kinds of wonderful.

With love,
Sarah-Jane

Aries ♈

August looks set to be a month to explore new avenues and pathways in your life as you seek out ways to live more consciously and more creatively than ever before. You are a vibrant, passionate, and effervescent soul, and it’s important for you to have the room to discover your true priorities, and to have the freedom to follow your intuition. You often give so much of yourself to others, it can be hard to re-center in order to reconnect to your own essence; however, unless you pause and take a deep breath, you can feel as though you are spiraling whilst tethered to the same spot as you can become entrenched in what you do for others, losing sight of yourself, and your own needs, in the process.

Although you will always be a generous and giving soul, try to shine this light within in order to illuminate your own world more, as this will help you to cultivate self-belief and to find the courage to explore those new avenues and pathways. At the same time, the more centered you become, the more you are able to look at the bigger picture of your life and understand why you do the things you do. The prospect of more inner exploration might feel slightly overwhelming, but this is the key to living your life more consciously as you often, without realizing, shift into autopilot. This means you can spend most, if not all, of your time being the person you feel you ought to be and giving so much to so many.

Balance! You are no longer content to stay on autopilot; you want to grab hold of the steering wheel and head off-road to find more fulfillment in all aspects of your life. Going with the flow of other people’s lives makes for a quieter life, but your heart and soul are longing for more, and calling you to allow your colorful, creative, and compassionate energy to shine brightly once again…

Taurus ♉

Living your life more consciously has always been a goal in life, even during those times when you’ve felt weighed down by things to do, people to see, and places to go. Deep within the core of your being, your inner light continues to glimmer; when you pause, you sense this light within, and when you breathe deeply or connect to your hopes and dreams, you can see the light growing stronger and brighter. It’s a bit like an inbuilt guidance system to let you know when you’re on the right track when it comes to honoring yourself and your gifts.

You are a wise, creative, and intuitive soul, so none of this is news to you, but it’s been challenging for you to embrace your true essence as you have become so adept at being the person you think everyone else wants you to be. Yet, you know it’s time to be the person you know yourself to be, as this gives life and energy to your inner light, and when you feel balanced and content, your inner light radiates brightly, illuminating all of the nooks and crannies of life, helping you to cultivate the courage and confidence to step into your own light and to live your life as consciously as possible.

This isn’t indulgent, it’s a vital step on your path of evolution towards joy, happiness, and balance. You might wriggle and fidget at the idea of your soul illuminating new directions in your life, but intuitively you sense it’s time now to find a new way of living and being. Open up your heart and soul, and acknowledge your hopes and dreams, as this is a powerful time for you to reshape and redefine your life from the inside, out. Your hopes and dreams are bubbling up to the surface, so rather than squashing them back down again, take a deep breath and see where it takes you…

Gemini ♊

As the threads and spirals of life continue to weave their way around you, through you, and within you, there is a sense that you are beginning to relax into this somewhat rambunctious and high-energy flow, realizing that this chaotic weaving is actually quite natural for you, as you can see so much more than most. You see the subtler edges and the quiet corners of life that few, if any, ever notice, and although being so aware of the kaleidoscope of spirals can feel overwhelming at times, when you breathe into it, you realize what a precious gift it truly is.

You are able to see beyond the four walls of everyday life, and your consciousness feels like an infinity within an infinity. It’s hard to describe as it’s vast and unknowable to anyone but you. You are a passionate and effervescent soul, so being fluid and free is the mainstay of you living your best life, and although you often give so much to those around you, this seems to feed your essence and inspires you to flourish and thrive.

Of course, balance is key, as over-giving can deplete you, and although it might give you a rush of joy, you do need to ensure that you look after your own needs too. You are a wise soul, and your compassion emanates from every cell of your being, yet you often push it away as it can sometimes feel inconvenient when it comes to getting on with life, but it’s only when you wholeheartedly embrace your compassion, that you realize it’s essential to your well-being, as well as your ability to give to others. Love yourself, be yourself, and shine the light of compassion into all areas of your heart and soul, as it’s time to live more consciously in each and every moment as you reconnect to the joy of being you…

Cancer ♋

As you continue to explore your true priorities in life, there is a sense that you are beginning to contemplate some important questions, allowing your intuition to guide you when it comes to finding the answers. Although you have explored these questions before, there is a part of your heart and soul longing for more clarity and direction. You have been walking the treadmill of ‘keeping on keeping on’ for so long, it’s been somehow easier to push aside your own dreams and goals, but intuitively you know it’s time to reshape and redefine your way of living and being.

What enriches you? What depletes you? What inspires you? What doesn’t? Finding clarity is important over the weeks and months ahead as you look deeper within to gain insight and inspiration. Although you’ve always had a sense of your dreams, the busyness of your life has grown heavier and heavier over time, and you long for some much-needed breathing space. Intuitively you already know what enriches you, depletes you, and inspires you, but wholeheartedly acknowledging the answers and bringing them to life is quite different.

At the end of the day, only you can decide how you want to live your life, but don’t you owe it to yourself to find a path to follow that fulfills you on every level? Of course, there will always be things to do, but there is more to life than this if you are prepared to look. As you grow more aware of the incongruence between the life you’re living and the life you long to live, the more ‘urgent’ it feels to make change. Life is rarely as straightforward as you’d like it to be, but this is a time to ask yourself if you’re ready to explore new terrain. You are a wise, gifted, and innovative soul, and it’s time now to believe in yourself and to bring to life those long-held dreams…

Leo ♌

August looks set to be a month to explore the edges of your life as you realize that your boundaries are endless. It can be hard to grasp the concept of the infinity within you, but intuitively you are aware of so much more than most. It’s as though you see the world differently to those around you, and whilst this can sometimes leave you feeling isolated, it also brings you inspiration and insight, resilience, and courage. You were never born to be one of the flock of ‘normal’, you were born to be unique, and for your gifts to shine brightly.

The more aware you become of your infinite nature, the more you have realized just how much you struggle when it comes to establishing boundaries with those around you. It’s as though the edges between you and others are blurred. Of course, they are blurred, but they still exist. This lack of clear edges doesn’t mean that you need to lose yourself in the lives of others, as you can still be unique, independent, and individual.

Although it’s been easier to travel through life as a part of the flock, it doesn’t fulfill you or warm your soul. You are wise enough to know that you are in the driving seat of your own life, but when you give so much to those around you, you can feel rudderless and without purpose. In short, honoring your gifts and your uniqueness is so important for your well-being and sense of self, and when you take the time to find your inner passion (roar!), your lion essence filters into your life, bringing you the strength and courage to walk your own path. You are creative, passionate, and compassionate, and these gifts have the power to transform your life from the inside, out. This feels like an exciting and life-affirming chapter of your life as your gifts flourish and thrive…

Virgo ♍

You are one of the most innovative, creative, and inspired people you know, and although you rarely openly acknowledge this, inwardly you do sense this at times. This isn’t big-headed, it’s just fact! Yet, your reluctance to acknowledge these gifts can often leave you feeling discombobulated and disconnected from your sense of self as your creative innovation is a big part of you. Your life is like a giant jigsaw puzzle, and you can see all of the tiny pieces both separately, and as a part of the whole.

This can sometimes feel overwhelming as you see both the details and the bigger picture at the same time, but it’s also a precious gift as it enables you to channel your creativity and innovation in new directions and in new ways. You are quite the perfectionist though, and you often push yourself to do more, be more, and achieve more, yet this suggests that you’re not focusing on where you are now, and this can see you feeling lost in the details, unable to piece things together, or to feel the inner sense of confirmation that you’re on the right path.

Of course, it’s so easy to get lost in the details of life, particularly when you sense so much in a single moment. It’s as though you can hear every thought, every sound, and every color at the same time, but it’s your willingness to embrace your creative innovation that enables you to navigate this phenomenal gift with wisdom and grace. So, instead of resisting your gifts, it’s time to turn towards them with love and tenderness as they are a part of you after all. August looks set to be a time to let go a little in order to see where life takes you and to shift beyond hunting perfectionism, and turn towards living consciously in each and every moment. In short, it’s time to love yourself and to be your true self…

Libra ♎

The meandering, unpredictable, often bewildering nature of life is something that you often contemplate as your consciousness is usually in more than one place at a time. You are well aware of the rambunctiousness of your inner world as it spirals and twists with some intensity into the nooks and crannies of life, but there are times when you yearn for stillness, peace, and quiet. Although it might seem paradoxical, it’s only by going deeper into the spiraling mass where you can find the stillness.

In some ways, this is about becoming one with your true flow, but it’s also a willingness to accept and embrace your true essence, knowing that peace comes from being you, not from trying to contain your wondrous and kaleidoscopic self. Intuitively you know that life isn’t measured by the things you do or achieve, in fact, life isn’t ‘measured’ at all, it’s felt, it’s a sense, not a tick list. Yet, you often can’t help but feel you need to do more and achieve more in order to feel more ‘whole’.

August looks set to be a time to focus on how you want to feel rather than on what you feel you need to do. Look beyond your depths to seek out what happiness truly means to you. Let your intuition guide you, let go of the ought’s and must’s that have shaped your life for so long. Your heart and soul are your in-built guidance system, so turn within and become one with your true nature as it’s time for you to embrace a way of living and being that allows you to breathe, to feel joy with your rambunctious inner world, and to let your creativity flourish and thrive. So, pause for a while, find peace in ‘not doing’, and know that it’s time to connect more consciously to your true nature, as the more aligned you feel, the more you can celebrate your creative complexity…

Scorpio ♏

As a spiritual and intuitive soul, you often feel as though you exist with one foot in the everyday world and the other in a more otherworldly, etheric state. In many ways, this is true, as you do have a vibrant and rich connection to the plethora of different ‘layers’ of life, yet, in other ways, such a belief can leave you without grounding or foundation, feeling more like a piece of driftwood than a majestic ship, a sense that you have no control of the flow of your life.

Of course, in truth, you don’t have much control over the flow, no one does, but there are different ways to acknowledge this, either feeling like driftwood, or by riding the waves with an inner confidence and self-belief. It’s hard to articulate, but it seems important for you to realize the flavor of your perceptions as this carries great power and can shape and define your life. At the same time, when you become one with the flow, you may feel less ethereal, but likely more centered and balanced, which can help you to navigate the primal and earthy emotions and energies as they rumble around your consciousness.

You are navigating a chapter of emerging consciousness as you reach deeply within to rediscover your true priorities and dreams. Although the storms of life are inevitable, you have the strength, courage, and wisdom to find richness and fulfillment from some of the unlikeliest corners. Your depths are endless, and your awareness reaches to the far reaches of your infinite edges. In essence, no matter how hard you try, you can never truly contain, control, or understand what makes you, you. After all, how can you understand the indefinable or contain the infinite? Find peace with your unknowable edges and celebrate your strength, as it’s time to set yourself free in order to discover a new way of living and being…

Sagittarius ♐

August looks set to be a month of changing landscapes within your heart and soul as you seek out new ways to embrace your creativity and dreams. For a long time now, there is a sense that you’ve been treading water, keeping on keeping on, ticking off ‘to do’ lists and ‘to do’ lists of ‘to do’ lists. It’s as though you feel that there’s just too much to do, so you simply don’t have the time to breathe or be.

Yet, you long for a life away from ‘to do’ and away from the everyday pedestrian-ness of routine, so the weight of having so much to do can feel overwhelming at times. Yet, who writes the ‘to do’ lists?! It seems time to acknowledge the role you play in the storylines of your life and realize that if you create the ‘to do’ lists, you can un-create them as well, should you so choose. Your free spirit longs to dance free in life, exploring pastures new and nourishing your creativity and sense of adventure, yet it’s those ‘to do’ lists that weigh you down.

It seems time now to ask yourself just how much you truly need ‘to do’ and to have the courage and self-belief to let the rest go. Instead of feeling weighed down, set yourself free and feel the inspiration rising as you embark on a new chapter in your life. As this new chapter unfolds, it seems apt to take some time to reflect on the path you’ve walked, the path you’re walking, and the path you’d like to walk ahead. Find clarity and focus within and know that you absolutely do ‘have what it takes’ to follow your heart and soul. Life is for living and being, it’s less about ‘to do-ing’! It’s time now to ride the waves with confidence and passion, as you let your creativity and innovation blossom. Feel at one with the ebb and flow of the currents…

Capricorn ♑

For quite some time now, you have found yourself standing at a crossroads, not quite here or there, in-betwixt a moment that you can’t quite grab hold of. As a result, you feel that you’re not quite where you want to be, nor are you stuck where you were. You have moved forwards and backwards so many times, it’s hard to know quite where you are in space and time; you can sense change but can’t quite grasp it.

This means there are times when you’re not sure if you’re coming, going, or somewhere in between, feeling as though your foundations are like shifting sands and you’re unable to find solid ground to rest. Intuitively you know that life is always like this, but you’re feeling it more intensely at the moment, and you’re not sure why. Yet, when you look at the bigger picture of your life, you know just how far you’ve traveled on your journey of self-discovery, so perhaps it’s no surprise you’re feeling the shifts more intensely than before?

Of course, you frequently dismiss or resist your intuitive prowess, pushing it aside to keep on keeping on. Yet, it seems important to realize that the more you embrace your intuition, the more sense you will make of this ‘in-between crossroads’ time, seeing it as an opportunity to reshape and redefine your life on every level. As is often the case, it’s those experiences where you’ve felt challenged or lost where you have learned the most, and whilst you have no desire to repeat those experiences, you know that you have the courage and strength to breathe deeply into this in-between time in order to intuitively sense that you’re heading in the right direction. Your journey might not yet be mapped or predetermined, but it’s your journey, so let it become a part of you as you step beyond the crossroads with self-belief and find your own way…

Aquarius ♒

As the myriad of different thoughts and emotions swirl and whirl around your consciousness, you are finally feeling a sense of joy as they flow around you and through you. It’s as though you’ve embraced your gift of being a conductor of the currents of life and, as a result, your strength and courage are re-emerging. This is a significant turning point for you as you’ve often felt as though your head and your heart are pulling you in different directions, but now they are working in unison, as one, you are beginning to feel more centered and more focused than ever before.

As a result, you are reshaping and redefining the essence of your life as you finally allow your gifts to fly free. You have spent so much time trying to make sense of your life and trying to answer the many unanswered questions, and this has left you focused on the gap between where you are and where you want to be, or feel you need to be. However, now you are more willing to embrace your ability to conduct the currents, you are realizing that the gap isn’t an empty space, it’s the here and now, full of wisdom and adventure.

This shift is monumental, as it’s allowing you to see your gifts and your path ahead with new energy and vision, inspiring you to seek out new terrain. Although you may not be where you thought you’d be in life, instead of using that as a measuring stick of success, acknowledge that despite deviating from your ‘master plan’, you haven’t shrunk, but you have grown exponentially. This is an exciting opportunity to let go of the pressure you place on yourself to do more and be more, and to have the courage to savor each moment in order to be your true self. Take a deep breath and let the adventures begin…

Pisces ♓

Life has been something of a bewildering array of seemingly random and incomprehensible moments for you lately. Although this may feel new and unknowable, it’s always been this way for you, as you see the world so differently to most. Yet, you are certainly feeling the intensity more at the moment, mostly because you have been navigating a great many challenges and storms in life, some leaving you feeling weary and empty, broken and flat.

It’s therefore understandable that you’re feeling life more, but you also seem to be sensing more at the same time. You have always been a wise and intuitive soul, but your gifts are rising up now, seeking new avenues to discover and explore, and this has awoken parts of your being that have been resting in the nooks and crannies of your heart and soul. It’s as though you are becoming more whole and more complete, and although this means you are sensing more, you are also rediscovering your strength and courage at the same time.

Although you’ve often felt like a pawn in the game of life, when you look back, you can see just how magnificently you have faced challenges. Your creativity, passion, and compassion have always shone brightly, and as they begin to strengthen and coalesce, your inner light is shining brighter and brighter like a lighthouse. You are the light, and you have the gifts within you to ride the crescendo of change and to find peace with the ever-changing landscape. It takes courage to let your light shine brightly, but it takes great wisdom to be the lighthouse. You seem ready now to breathe more deeply into life whilst allowing life to breathe into you. In essence, open up to more space and freedom within your heart and soul, and feel the joy in being you as you feel the expansion and freedom emanating from every atom of your being. Shine brightly…

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