If Today is Your Birthday
No matter how unusual you think you are, you’re not alone. The way to find the companionship you want is to be the person you actually are, and notice who you attract. Toning yourself down does not support your cause. You were the little kid who liked to dance on the coffee table. One way or another, that’s the adult you are as well. You share a birthday with Herbie Hancock, Andy Garcia and Claire Danes.
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Aries (March 20-April 19) -- Your dreams may be speaking boldly to you, and I suggest you listen to what they’re saying. Remember that you’re represented by all parts of whatever you dream, since the whole experience is coming from your mind. This works in real life as well. Much of perception is really projection. |
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Taurus (April 19-May 20) -- One of the great astrologers of the 20th century described your sign as the blacksmith shop of the soul. Being Taurus means you must endure high internal temperatures and the kind of tectonic forces that make earthquakes. This quality is running high right now. You can make any changes you want. |
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Gemini (May 20-June 21) -- Have you considered that your true work might not feel like work? You need a gig that engages your mind entirely; where you’re never bored; and where you can express your true talent. Turn up the voltage and get busy doing the one thing you love the very most. Imagine that’s your job. |
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Developing aspects describe some unusual professional breakthrough or recognition. This might come in the form of an event, or connecting with the absolutely right idea what to do. One thing is for sure: whatever manifests was not in your junior high school guidance counselor’s career book. |
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Leo (July 22-Aug. 23) -- You have too much positive momentum in your life to get bogged down by family drama. At a certain point you must decide whether to leave others to their own mishegas because you have more fun or productive things to do. Just quietly slip out of whatever circumstances you’re not interested in. |
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) -- You may be feeling overly sensitive, or like you must avoid vulnerability. You might want to move in the other direction, toward emotional contact and intimacy. It will help if you enter any situations without expectations, keep your heart open, and notice your feelings. A partner or loved one will welcome you. |
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Libra (Sep. 22-Oct. 23) -- Pleasure is therapeutic, especially for Americans. With Venus approaching a deeply transformational conjunction to Chiron, do what you need to do to feel good. Take care of your body, which is a form of taking care of your soul. The habits you commit to and practice now will stick. The benefits will keep you motivated. |
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- If you’re questioning your ideas about relationships, you’re in tune with the moment. If you’re experiencing any communication challenges with partners or loved ones, first look at your own presumptions and expectations. You want to be accepted for who you are; apply that approach to everyone. |
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 22) -- Thomas Edison tried 1,000 possibilities before he invented a light bulb that worked. Remember that as you persist on your path of creative experimentation. Also remember that even when you create something there’s plenty of room for improvement. You’re on the right path. Keep your focus. |
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) -- Sooner or later, everyone who finds true success in the world establishes their independence from their family of origin. That doesn’t mean leaving them behind; it means mastering the ability to have your own views and make your own decisions. Aspects the next two days will help you reach escape velocity. |
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If a domestic partner seems chilly or reclusive, give them the space they need. It’s not necessarily about you. One thing you keep learning is that most people process their emotions differently from how you do. Meanwhile, keep your emphasis on the positive aspects of life. Your glass is at least half-full. |
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be feeling worn out from putting so much effort into work. You can’t live like this all the time, though you can for extended periods, especially if you’re reaching for or building toward a goal. Take a lesson from sports psychology: Know what you want, and why you want it. |
