IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY
You’re rightly proud of your courage, warmth and fiery impatience. But with both your ruler Mars and the communication planet Mercury in earthy Taurus, on your birthday, you’ll be balancing that passion with learning to live at a slower pace and, equally, to focus on the moment’s joys in your activities and time spent with others. You’ll even review your goals. While this exploration may slow your pace, it will be more than justified by what, and who, you learn to appreciate.
Aries March 20 – April 18
The ease with which others make compromises, even in situations to which they’re deeply committed, has always shocked you. But now, because of circumstances, you’re in a similar position. If certain arrangements or plans are to continue, you’ve no option. Or so it seems. First, negotiate. You could be happily surprised.
Taurus April 19 – May 19
When you first raised questions about arrangements you’ve found increasingly tricky, certain individuals made it clear they weren’t prepared to even discuss changes. Now, to your relief, events have taken decisions out of their hands. While what happens next may be somewhat of a surprise, any change is a relief.
Gemini May 20 – June 20
At the time of last Tuesday’s New Moon, you were preoccupied with minor crises so had to ignore the intriguing new ideas it ushered in. Now that things are calmer, you’re discussing what was proposed. Actually, this is superb timing, since those around you are ready and eager to explore new ideas.
Cancer June 21 – July 21
Once you understand that the kind of final decision you’ve been hoping to make just can’t happen, at least over the next few days, you’ll back off and allow things to unfold as they must. Worrying as that seems initially, by this weekend, events will reassure you how wise this strategy was.
Leo July 22 – August 21
Few things are more frustrating than dealing with somebody who’s not just being stubborn, they’re genuinely refusing to consider your suggestions. The big issue is that, in truth, you’re being just as inflexible about how you want things done. Giving in won’t be easy but the results will be miraculous.
Virgo August 22 – September 21
Only days ago you were pretending, and with some conviction, that the actions or attitude of one particular individual doesn’t bother you. OK, they’re irritating sometimes, but not always. Well, actually, most of the time. These changes are confusing to you and are even more confusing to the individual in question.
Libra September 22 – October 22
While you’re capable of being amazingly stubborn, you tend to coat that inflexible attitude with tact and concern for others. Still, even you are likely to run up against a hard wall, in the sense you’ll have no choice but to make changes. You can battle them or begin exploring your options.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21
A combination of pride and personal integrity has kept you from challenging certain individuals on what they say and the decisions they’re making with others. Now that their influence is more far-reaching, you feel it’s important to speak up. You’re right. Investigate first; you’ll be surprised how widely known their antics are.
Sagittarius November 22 – December 20
It’s not until somebody corrects your words, actions or, worst of all, views that you realise how furiously independent you are. Yet, despite that, you’re aware that certain individuals actually are better informed than you are and, even more, worth listening to. Especially when it comes to very tricky issues.
Capricorn December 21 – January 18
You’re walking a tightrope. Say too little and others will assume you don’t care what they decide or do. Say too much and you’ll upset them or, worse, undermine their confidence. While ordinarily you’d review issues and make decisions yourself, discuss this with the individuals concerned. They’ll be amazingly helpful.
Aquarius January 19 – February 17
For ages you wondered why certain individuals were so inflexible, if not just plain stubborn, especially when dealing with particular matters. Now that you’ve learnt more about their way of living or working, not only do you understand why they’re so difficult, you’ve sympathy for them and the situation they’re living with.
Pisces February 18 – March 19
Although the New Moon was nearly a week ago, the odds are good you’re still talking about, and trying to fully understand the changes that were proposed at the time. While, initially, you were hesitant, with each passing day you’ve become more enthusiastic. Now, you feel ready to commit.
