Happy birthday. You’ll have moments of heaven on earth.Why keep them a secret? With all you know, you could inspire and motivate others. Giving back is a major theme for you this year. Next month you’ll get the chance to contribute something meaningful to your family.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Working in isolation can produce results that are too narrow in scope. Open yourself up to more influences. It will take diverse views to shed enough light on a problem to see the solution.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ve shown restraint. You’ve been disciplined and discerning. Over time, your consistent demeanor has earned trust.You now radiate refinement and wisdom.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21): An ancient Chinese proverb says:When a bird flies too high, his song is lost. People respond to you because you communicate on their level. This talent will be put to excellent use today.
CANCER (June 22-July 22): Words matter, but they cannot always carry a pursuit forward.Action is necessary. Someone has to put in the physical work.You’ll either decide who that someone is, or you’ll do it yourself.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When you really believe something, you’ll put your money and the best of your efforts into it. If someone you know seems reticent to invest in any real way look for a partner who is a better fit.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In order to triumph, you have to stay in the game. Those who drop out or take too many breaks or detours won’t be able to keep up with the players who consistently show up.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You like it when things are going smoothly, but you don’t shy away from difficulties, either. People like you are made stronger by challenge. Trials make you sharper. Tribulation gives you the chance to be heroic.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You’re just about finished with a certain role or frame of mind. It is no longer going to work in your life. A master of transformation, you embrace this chance to reinvent yourself.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When you think about it, all self-improvement is a subtle form of self-rejection. Consider giving it up for the time being so you can focus on discovering and enjoying who you already are.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s hard to create fire from scratch. But when you already have a fire burning, spreading it to new locations is as easy as passing a torch.You have a fire burning in your belly now and will easily ignite one in others.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The cow in the meadow is as powerful as it is gentle. You’ll feel similarly tranquil now, enjoying all you are doing.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may experience deep desires and a strong drive to succeed. Harness these energies judiciously, or they will consume your dreams. A slow burn is better than fireworks.
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