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The Bright Spot of Your Sun Sign, by Kristy Robinett

(Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.)

The twelve sun signs each have their own unique positive traits that helps to make them who they are. Often, we focus on the most complicated and annoying character traits, but knowing the positive characteristics is just as important for personal success and growth and assists in coping in various situations that appear throughout one's life. These are the bright spots of each sun sign.

Aries Bright Spot
The Aries is a leader; they are ambitious and full of energy. They can overcome any challenges that try to trip them up. They walk their walk, and talk their talk, with great enthusiasm and passion. A generous and loyal friend, they see the positive potential within others. A facts keeper, the Aries is grounded, levelheaded, and the bravest of the brave.

Taurus Bright Spot
The Taurus is a "rock" for many. Dependable and trustworthy, they make friends for a lifetime. Goal-oriented in both their personal and professional lives, they see this existence as one big itinerary. They are quick to help get their inner circle back on track, whether it be with debt or soul-searching. They prefer safety and security, which makes them devoted and true-blue.

Gemini Bright Spot
The Gemini is never boring, always witty and exciting. They are highly intelligent, and skilled in anything they put their mind to. They love problem-solving, especially when it comes to a vexing drama. The Gemini is the one to go to and talk it through with. They don't just want to hear the gossip (they do love their gossip), but they also want to share their skill of expressing their opinions.

Cancer Bright Spot
The Cancer is the sleeper of the zodiac. Often discounted because they are so loyal and steady, this sign is multi-passionate and surprisingly spontaneous. They love their home as if it was their castle, and they fill it with friends and family. The Cancer is naturally friendly, and extremely intuitive and intelligent. They have an uncanny ability to facilitate their energy on nurturing the right person, at the right time for that person.

Leo Bright Spot
The Leo is an amazing manager in both their personal and professional lives. They wear their confidence like a cloak, and are loyal and protective of those they love, providing for them in an undying fashion, with generosity and passion. The Leo is often surrounded by people, as they are the beacon of light, a magnet of goodness, quick wit, creativity, and love.

Virgo Bright Spot
The Virgo is highly intelligent, including their cache of common sense. Whether planning a toddler's birthday party or heading an executive meeting, the Virgo has amazing attention to detail. They have a clear picture of what they want running through their head like an award-winning movie, and they keep control of every situation. The Virgo strives for stability and pragmatic thinking.

Libra Bright Spot
The Libra is charming, charismatic, and well-balanced (in most situations). They make amazing friends and are excellent mediators because they can see all sides of the story. They are gentle souls who simply want justice, peace, and love, and will do whatever they can to try and create an environment that emulates that same energy. The Libra wants uncomplicated and unassuming simpleness.

Scorpio Bright Spot
The Scorpio is intense and passionate. They work a crowd well, often perceived as the life of the party with their wit and humor, all the while craving introversion. Their mysteriousness and deep-thinking make them one of the most loved and most hated of the Zodiac. Although they may claim that what you see is what you get, they will quickly change the scene when you get too close to solve the perceived puzzle of their soul.

Sagittarius Bright Spot
The Sagittarius is versatile, always curious and strong-willed. They are amazing organizers, researchers, and managers, always thirsting for more knowledge and personal expertise. A cheerleader to their family, friends, and co-workers, they have a simple optimism. You will know where you stand with a Sag as they have a "tell-you-like-it-is-without-any-sugar-coating" attitude that is refreshing.

Capricorn Bright Spot
The Capricorn are ambitious and methodical. They are rational and practical, no matter whether its their approach to work life or romantic notions. They have big ideas and goals they set out independently to achieve, knocking down whatever obstacle that may attempt to dismiss them. Creative thinkers, they find solutions even in the most difficult situations. They aren't afraid of tough decisions or being assertive.

Aquarius Bright Spot
The Aquarius is the encourager. They have a compassionate, yet frank way of helping others see their true potential. They have big ideas, on a grand scale, to help others better themselves and the drive to better the world. Innovative and a bit eccentric, they are the old souls of the Zodiac who aren't always taken seriously. Yet, the Aquarius has a beautiful part in helping bring love to the negative energy without drawing attention.

Pisces Bright Spot
The Pisces loves deeper than most, with deep compassion and sensitivity. They are generous, open-minded, and will move heaven and earth to try to help those they love to be happy. Creative and highly in-tune with people, animals, and the energy around them, their quick wit and intelligence may be surprising, as they rarely want to be a showoff.

In Conclusion
Although you share sun signs with many others, whether optimistic or introverted, confident or quiet, your traits should be loved for their individualistic authenticity. The portfolio of your soul is yours and only yours. They can be cultivated, shined up, or dimmed down according to life situations, but they still are part of the core of who you are. It's your best traits that makes you each born under a good sign.

Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal. Copyright Llewellyn Worldwide, 2019. All rights reserved.

I'm a Sagittarius. The day I turned 38, I realized I'm psychic. This explains why I have been called eccentric and anti-social all my life. (Crowds bother me.) Apparently, I come from a long line of psychics. When I decided to embrace it all, I found peace and my place in the universe. I seem to instinctively know how to meditate; call on light entities, spirits and energies; read people; protect myself from negative energies and forces; and avoid people who claim they are psychic when I know they're not (or when they're not as powerful as they think they are). I dream of water and wind and dancing naked under a full moon all the time. I want to know if being psychic is in your blood. Do you think some people are born with this gift because they developed their psychic abilities in past lives? I feel guilty when I think of this gift as a great power, but it seems to be growing stronger and stronger. Thank you.

Aileen

Astrea:

Fire Signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) often come to the realization that they are psychic all of a sudden as they mature into grown-ups. Even if they've been totally unaware they had any ability before, it can all come rushing in whether they want it or not. Sagittarians realize that the use of these abilities can open doors that have been closed to them in the past.

The age of 38 is just right for most Sagittarians to accept their psychic capabilities, for the mystical gifts of people born at the closing of the year often come to light between the ages of 38-42. While I'm sure you knew you were a bit psychic before, I understand the sort of discovery you made at that age. It really IS like a light coming on! Everything looks different, and it's easy to get lost in a dream world. Responsibility is the key to having your gift work for you in the best possible way.

The sources of psychic ability are so varied that it would be difficult to pinpoint one thing that would cause sudden awakening for an individual. It can arise from personal experiences, outside influences, family traits and past lives, and can certainly be in your blood. Past lives do play an important role in the acceptance of our psychic abilities. With each incarnation, a little more of what we can do is revealed until we can accept the entire spiritual package.

The dreams you have of being free and easy with nature could certainly be part of a past life experience, or you could be astral traveling during those experiences. Since you're such a natural at other spiritual arts, if you keep a journal of those dreams, you'll discover how you can use meditation to interpret what you're dreaming. You should be able to interpret your dreams and other people's dreams in no time.

Please be aware that you can get into trouble judging other people's level of psychic awareness. Also, don't look down your nose at psychic posers. You don't have time to evaluate the psychic competency of people who may be very different from you in terms of their spirituality, and you have a lot left to learn about taking responsibility for your own abilities.

As a Sag myself, I know how difficult it can be for us to keep our big mouths shut. Beware of thinking of yourself as powerful. Confidence is a good thing, but you would be wise to think before you speak of your power to others. Feeling it is one thing; talking about it to people who don't understand can be a big mistake.

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Susyn:

I believe that, whether or not we are aware of it, each one of us possesses psychic abilities. They are a facet of our spirits that come to life when we are ready. Sometimes this happens in early childhood, sometimes later in life, and in some cases, not at all.

During the awakening process, many of us do discover that we are already familiar with certain metaphysical practices such as tarot, astrology, Reiki and other energy work. For those of us who practiced these gifts in a past life, it can be more like we are remembering them than learning them.

I awakened at a later stage in life and was amazed to discover after only two classes that I was able to read the tarot with ease. I also discovered a similar affinity for astrology. Once I had a few past life readings with a psychic, it was confirmed that I have spent many past lives as a witch, psychic or gypsy, honing my skills in the metaphysical arts.

Many psychics talk about having the same experiences you described: Feeling like they are different from others and being labeled as eccentric, anti-social or in some cases, just plain weird! Along with the discomfort you feel in a crowd, these are all common experiences for those of us who grew up unaware of the strong psychic abilities we possess.

It sounds like you have advanced powers and are working to make them even stronger. This is natural, for once this door is open, it's difficult to close it. People who attempt to ignore or bury their psychic side often end up with physical or emotional problems.

It is important to protect yourself as you continue to investigate your psychic powers and learn more about various spiritual practices. In the early stages of awakening, we can get caught up in powerful feelings, and it can seem as if nothing can get in our way.

In truth, it's a good idea to have a mentor to guide you through the development process so that you don't find yourself going down the wrong path. Many gifted psychics have fallen victim to the darker side of the occult. When this happens, we may begin to use our gifts in ways that are not supported by Spirit or Universal law.

As you continue on your exciting path to enlightenment, you may feel inspired to use your special gifts to help others, and you may also be called to teach those just beginning the process of awakening. As you move forward, always keep in mind that your gifts are Spirit-given, and be open to seeing how the Universe would like you to best use them.

Astrea:

Many times in life we hear, "You will always have what you NEED, but not necessarily what you WANT." Your spirit must have needed to experience the feeling of leaving your human body, and the suggestion in the next chapter of Sylvia Brown's book was all it took to get you there.

Even though you hadn't read it yet, your SOUL recognized the title of that chapter as something it had been seeking, and your soul, knowing that you had that reference to read after your experience, got with it and out you went!

While I don't usually recommend her books, Sylvia Brown has a wide reaching and powerful effect on lots of people. A Gemini like you would be able to relate easily to her writing and put it to good use. Synchronicity - you gotta love it!

I like your description of "getting caught." That's exactly what it feels like, isn't it? One minute you're free and hovering above the room, and the next minute, ZAP! back down into your corporeal form you go!

As a little kid, I loved that "feeling of return." With practice, most of the time we can control that event, but sometimes, when our physical ears hear a distracting noise or something else occurs to knock us back into reality, back we go. With practice you will be able to control your return better.

I find it interesting that you were visiting your mother-in-law and not someone in your own genetic family. Evidently, you and your husband got married for reasons that are even deeper than love. His family's interest in "psychic stuff" will nurture your children in such matters and help them to grow into their own abilities.

You'll never have to be concerned that when your daughter visits them, she'll be discouraged from exploring her own psychic life and power. My parents encouraged me to develop my psychic senses in a time when it wasn't nice to even discuss such things in public. Heck, it's STILL not considered a great topic at the dinner table in some families!

Your kids will get to talk about it ALL and ask questions and read and study. This is going to give them such an edge in life! Talk with your husband about how you want to present this to your kiddos, so that you are united in your approach and ready to tell them their experiences are all natural and okay.

A word or two of warning: Geminis often have difficulty staying grounded in REAL LIFE. Don't get so strung out on your ASTRAL life that you neglect what you're doing here on Earth.

You are at the beginning of a long journey to learn where your power really lies. Try to be patient with this process and take your time.