IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY
The Sun’s encounter with the planet of innovation and new ideas, Uranus, makes this a once in a lifetime birthday. This kick-starts a cycle of exploration. Equally, it’s about thrilling and often completely unexpected experiences. Each will introduce wonderful new people or ideas into your life. The challenge for you, as a sometimes headstrong Aries, it’s being willing to surrender control in ways you find uncomfortable if not unsettling. Still, say yes. You won’t regret it.
Aries March 20 – April 19
As much as you like surprises, you’re not always comfortable when others are generous. This is especially the case if you can’t return the gesture in some way. Still, whatever it is they’re doing, it’s giving them pleasure. Knowing that, thank them now, and discuss and deal with those unsettling feelings later.
Taurus April 20 – May 20
As a Taurean, and somebody who plans carefully, changes are rarely welcome. Yet if you overcome your initial resistance to what’s coming your way and explore how you’ll benefit from them, you’ll be as surprised as you are thrilled by what you discover. Unsettling as some events are, it will be worth it.
Gemini May 21 – June 20
Being a Gemini and someone who is easily bored, you’re bound to be intrigued by the ideas or encounters triggered by the Sun’s link with Uranus, planet of the unexpected. But not everybody will agree and, in fact, certain rather timid individuals could regard these as unsettling, if not just plain worrying.
Cancer June 21 – July 21
The time has come to be forthright if not frank. Understandably, you sidestepped certain potentially upsetting matters in the past because you knew they could rouse pointless conflicts. But now that certain situations have reached a turning point, you’re urged to say exactly what needs to be said, and not one word less.
Leo July 22 – August 22
There is no wrong way to be truthful, especially when you’re facing the confusion typical of the period just after Mercury’s retrograde has ended, which is did last Sunday. You’re dealing with the fallout from the typical errors and mistakes, which are nobody’s fault. Gently but firmly ignore anybody who suggests otherwise.
Virgo August 23 – September 22
While you’ve good reason to blame one particular individual for certain recent troublesome situations, it’s not that simple. Nobody would blame you for trying to find out exactly what happened. However, you’re better off forgiving and forgetting, and turning your attention to certain ideas and plans that focus on the future. The past is over.
Libra September 23 – October 22
The last thing you want is to appear to be accusing anybody of lying. Yet what one particular individual has said simply doesn’t link up with what you’ve observed. As a Libra you have a talent for handling such matters diplomatically. This time, however, you’re urged to be more forthright than is your instinct.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21
From your perspective, as a Scorpio, if situations demand a confrontation, you’ve handled them badly. You’d always rather state the case, then ensure others fully understand what’s involved, all discreetly. But one particular individual doesn’t respond to such subtlety, which means you’ve no choice but to be forthright, if not blunt.
Sagittarius November 22 – December 20
Aside from fundamental matters such as your health, wellbeing and that of those closest, perhaps the most important component of your happiness is the ability to act spontaneously, in response to your own ideas, or events or offers. Yet recently that freedom has been curbed. Deal with this issue now, while it’s relatively easy.
Capricorn December 21 – January 19
Nobody can escape the influence of the Sun’s link with unsettling Uranus. While your initial reaction to it may be anxiety, once you delve into it, you’ll realise that the accompanying shakeups aren’t just timely, they’re what elements of your life have needed. Knowing that, get involved. And enthusiastically.
Aquarius January 20 – February 17
There’s no denying that certain decisions are pressing. The problem is, appealing as some of what’s on offer seems, you just can’t imagine how things will work out, especially in practical terms. While your reservations are understandable, the only way you’ll gain the clarity you seek is if you take the next step.
Pisces February 18 – March 19
Although Mercury’s retrograde cycle ended last Sunday, a range of minor errors are still surfacing, and every day. That’s not the problem. It’s that certain individuals expect you to deal with these. The real problem is that, in the past, you’ve agreed. Taking a firm stance won’t be easy but it’s vital.
