If Today is Your Birthday
It takes maturity to guide your intimate relationships away from being replays of your parental relationships, but you can do it -- and it's time. Begin with defining your own priorities and ideas about love rather than accepting what was handed down to you. This takes courage, and it takes strength; resources you have in abundance right now. You share a birthday with Maya Angelou, Anthony Perkins and Hugo Weaving.
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Aries (March 20-April 19) -- Healthy relationships require a measure of advocacy. When you care about someone, you stand up for them. You might be tempted to stand up to someone rather than for them, though you might check yourself for a moment and make sure you're following the correct impulse. |
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Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- Marketing, religion and government all wage war on the body. They do it for different reasons, none being about helping you become happier or healthier. It's time to start sending yourself positive messages about being in your body, which means about being alive. |
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Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Remember what you know. You can safely stop guessing or seeking opinions, and keep in mind what it took you so long to learn. Indeed, you may be more correct than you've suspected, and for better reasons. You don't need to push this on anyone; calmly rest in your truth. |
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to process today's developments before you have a tangible opinion about them, though don't rush the process. What matters is that you remember your healing priorities. You of all people know that life is not a competition; it's a journey; but sometimes you forget. |
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Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- You may be experiencing some anxiety or agitation that you have not given a name to -- and which may come with the feeling that you need to give something up. What's more likely is that you have something to offer someone of your own free will. No sacrifice is involved. |
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- Over the next few days, the central matter in a relationship discussion will be easier to see and understand. One thing is clear: it's not what you thought it was. It's deeper, more sensitive, and more relevant than discussions of recent weeks, especially if they involved money. |
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Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- Once you know what ails you, you can heal it. Take responsibility for that process rather than handing it to someone else. Libra is one sign for which the mind and the body are closely linked. Mental stress can manifest physically, and vice versa. This is the secret to your wellbeing. |
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- Imagine that you have a guardian angel watching you. What would you want it to help you with? What would you want protection from? And what form would it take? Good information counts as a form of guardianship. Listen carefully to what people say to you today. |
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- You're in a good position to push your perceived limits, especially your creative ones. Look at any problem or puzzle, or any assignment, and ask yourself: what's the most inventive and useful way to handle this? In this situation, functionality is the mark of artistry. |
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- It's good you've let up on the pressure to succeed, because that doesn't always lead to success. In fact, you would benefit from taking things in the opposite direction, of doing them for their own sake. You don't need accolades when you have quality, beauty and relevance. |
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Separate yourself from public opinion even more than usual. Aquarius has that streak of radical individuality. But you can get caught up in a need to be socially acceptable. You don't need to wage a rebellion; just set your own standards for what is true and fair. |
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Venus in your sign is bringing you back to yourself. You can finally relax from your need to focus on finances and business to the exclusion of much else. Take any opportunity to spend time on what you love. You won't neglect your responsibilities; feeding your soul is good for you. |
