As you collect pieces of knowledge about single-use plastic production, understand how people are impacted by plastic, and develop your own unique way of creating a future with clean seas, take notice of your relationships. Along the way, you might learn who truly supports your journey to beat plastic pollution and who might be better off left in your wake. The sun in Leo will help you see through self-doubt to your inner value, and guide you on the path to understanding where to invest your newfound knowledge. Scorpio, your instincts are so strong they’re almost prophetic. Trust them, and trust yourself. 

The sun in Leo helps to refocus your plans, illuminating necessary changes and reminding you of your goals. Start by reflecting on your commitment to reducing single-use plastics. Quarantine has probably changed the way you shop sustainably and that’s okay—you can still leverage this moment as an opportunity to deepen your commitment to the movement. As one of the best conversationalists in the zodiac, embrace your keen way with words to share with others the truths behind single-use plastics and raise awareness of their impact on both people and planet. 

Your words are needed now Sagittarius, so recommit to the ocean and lift others up towards a future with clean seas. Looking for a conversation starter?  Explore these stories of people going against the current on our new podcast.

It’s not arrogance. It's not conceited. It’s freedom to be true to ourselves, to recognize our own intrinsic value, and the power that exists in us to create a future with clean seas. At this time, you may find yourself in a position to communicate your concerns about complex systematic problems,  like the intersection of plastic and people, and create real world change.

When holding space for hard conversations, be sure to listen to your loved ones and embrace the depth of your relationships. Like Mother Nature, relationships are resilient. So take this time to replenish your well and work through the wounds you might otherwise avoid. As Steff McDermott, a young climate activist, shared with us in episode 2 of our new podcast: “If you don't have love for humanity but you call yourself an environmentalist, the world will never change.” Start by embracing self-love, Capricorn.

Repetition is powerful and will help you see patterns in the problems, guiding you to solutions. Be gentle on yourself and others during this time, your patience will be rewarded.

As the water bearer, you are often the first to share wisdom with others. If you’re feeling your energy a little tapped right now, don’t put pressure on yourself to come up with new ideas. We’re all addressing some degrees of quarantine-coma right now. You are still brilliant, still quirky, still  charming. Give your mind a little time and space to rest.

When you’re ready, the magical pool of creativity that you draw from will be there, and you will help nearly everyone see the world in a new way. In the meantime, embrace your keen ability to see intersectionality and champion solutions that address people and planet. 

Right now, the world is waking up to the fact that people and plastic are intertwined. This is a crucial step to ensuring a just recovery on our road for environmental and social justice. Don’t miss out on the chance to raise the alarm in your own unique voice, encouraging empathy for people and the planet.

But remember Pisces, your creativity is what draws people in! Use this to your advantage and share the story of society and the sea, but keep it playful and plastic-free—just like your spirit!

Channel that energy as it flows through you like water and help lead your friends towards a future with clean seas. It starts with understanding the water that we interact with every day: our drinking water. 

The water in our taps is the same water that falls from the sky and seeps into the soil, the same water that flows from the rivers and streams to greet the sea. That means that the same pollution that impacts the ocean is also polluting our bodies, especially those in rural communities and communities of color across the United States. Today, many Americans are without access to clean water and it’s not just in Flint, Michigan. This is a widespread issue with complex systemic barriers. The same systemic barriers that aim to block our progress to beat plastic pollution. But there is hope, Aries, and your energy is needed now more than ever. 

Kindhearted and crowned with horns of justice, you stand strong with your face to the sun and the sea at your back. Embrace your leadership qualities and help steer a wave of change. Start by learning more from Sarah Jones and Emily Atkin in their piece for The New Republic, Rural America’s Drinking-Water Crisis.

But Taurus, it’s important to remember yourself too. 

The sun transitioned into the lion’s house on July 22nd; at this time your inclination towards self-indulgence is intensified. The sun is pulling you towards self love, self care — lean into it Taurus and express your energy! No one works harder than you to take care of your community so relish in this moment to refill your well with new words and wisdom, routine and resources. Looking for a place to start? Listen and learn from voices of people going against the current in season one of 52 Hertz - the Lonely Whale podcast.

Yeah, you read that statistic correctly. Water insecurity affects rural communities and communities of color more than anywhere else in the United States. Exposed to dangerous chemicals and carcinogens daily, these communities have shown increased risk for disease and cancers. Wounded by water: if this isn’t injustice, we don’t know what is. This is a widespread issue with complex systemic barriers— the same systemic barriers that block our progress to beat plastic pollution.

Gemini, you are a master communicator. Harness this power; channel your contrarian nature and go against the current to have those hard conversations about the clean water crisis in America and  environmental racism with friends and family. Dive deeper and listen together, and practice progress over perfection. Together, you can help change the narrative from wherever in the world you are. What are you waiting for Gemini? 

We need each other to show up in support of those who have lost jobs or have gained unexpected ones (we’re looking at you, parents and guardians). We need each other to stand up for communities that have been, for far too long, silenced and sidelined. We need you, Cancer.

The stars have aligned; they offer  you an opportunity to lead with love, harness your gentle words to educate your zodiac brothers and sisters about the impact single-use plastic production has on communities of color in the United States. With compassion as your North Star, you can stand strong and state with certainty that petrochemical plants are violating the rights of those who live in St. James Parish. You can share how plastic pollution impacts the rural poor. You can stand up for a future where children breath freely - where they breath air free from the pollution of plastic production.

As Steff McDermott, a young climate leader, so beautifully shared with us in Episode 2 of our new podcast; “If you don’t have love for humanity but you call yourself an environmentalist, the world will never change.” Leadership is powerful when founded on love. The sun in Leo encourages us all to be bold, to reach for the courage that exists inside us all. Lean into Leo’s energy , Cancer. It will help you get to where you want to be.