IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY
For ages you’ve known that the only solution for increasingly troublesome situations is to tackle issues head on. Yet, at the same time, you’ve been uneasy about the resulting confrontations, and especially concerned they’d only make things worse. The trick is to stick to the facts and, should somebody try to pin the blame on a particular situation or individual, simply steer discussions in another direction. Soon you’ll be exploring ideas as creative as they are inspiring.
Aries March 20 – April 19
Recent clashes didn’t seem that important at the time. Since then, however, certain individuals are harping on how unhappy they are with the way things have gone. Listen to their complaints. They could be right. At least discuss their ideas. What you learn could prove to be amazingly helpful.
Taurus April 20 – May 20
For weeks you’ve managed to tiptoe around issues you’ve long known upset certain individuals. But you can’t ignore these forever. Actually, if you remain silent, others will assume you don’t care about their feelings or the fact they’re upset. Knowing this, the sooner you raise and discuss these, the better.
Gemini May 21 – June 20
Few Geminis object to clashes. In fact, often you take the view it’s not until others are stirred up does it become clear what everybody is really thinking and has in mind. Informative as what these changes reveal may be, you’re urged to put off any decisions of lasting importance.
Cancer June 21 – July 21
While you’ve undoubtedly noticed that life is a lot less complicated than it was a few months ago, things aren’t nearly as calm as you’d like. Actually, that’s no surprise, since you’re still in the midst of the cycle of unsettling eclipses, the third and last of which is on 11 August.
Leo July 22 – August 22
Every sign is equally influenced by the confusion that accompanies Mercury’s retrograde cycle. However, because the little planet of communication is positioned in your sign, some of the resulting errors could be illuminating if not yield powerful insights. Certainly it’s worth delving into issues to see what you can learn.
Virgo August 23 – September 22
On occasion somebody gets it wrong or makes a mistake and, instead of taking responsibility for their errors, tries to send the blame elsewhere. At the moment, that means you. Tempting as it is to defend yourself, say nothing. Soon events will reveal the facts, and how unjustly you’ve been treated.
Libra September 23 – October 22
It’s unlike you to insist on pursuing a conflict until it turns into a battle, then insist on having the last word. But certain individuals are so aggravating that it’s come to that. Out of character as it would be, simply distance yourself from the matters in question. They’ll resolve themselves, possibly overnight.
Scorpio October 23 – November 21
Because the eclipses last week, on the 27th and on August 11th are both about potential changes in the structure of your life, you’re in a period of questioning and exploration. For now, focus on exactly that. Eventually, you’ll have to make decisions but probably not until mid August at the earliest.
Sagittarius November 22 – December 20
By no means are you secretive in any way. Yet you’ll sometimes avoid discussing matters or even controversial situations because you’re aware certain individuals have strong views, and they’d prevent any variety of open exchange of ideas. Still, there’s something to be learnt. You’ll just need to be patient.
Capricorn December 21 – January 19
For ages you’ve been hoping for a breakthrough in an increasingly tricky situation, but nothing’s shifted. Now, and over the coming week, events as sudden as they are unexpected will turn these matters, and a lot else, around. And, they’re exactly what’s needed. Still, do nothing until the dust settles.
Aquarius January 20 – February 17
Sometimes obstacles are no more than that, simple problems to be defined then dealt with. But one or two are more complex than that, as you’ll soon discover. Acknowledge that, and in addition, be ready to deal with the fact they’ll probably take far more time than you expected they would.
Pisces February 18 – March 19
There is no easy way to say a firm ‘no’ to somebody who really wants your response to be a positive one. While, on one hand, you’ll need to be forthright, resist the temptation to explain your thinking. These discussions will go on forever and will only become more frustrating by the minute.
