IN THE STARS

ARIES

It might be strange to think of competition as a social skill, but its purpose is key to our social structures. Today’s competitive interaction will help you decide how best to spend your time, and who with.

TAURUS

Talk can be cheap and it can be expensive, too. The value depends on who’s buying it and what they are willing to give for it. You’ll pay in attention, which you’re likely to give to those who talk less, not more.

GEMINI

It’s as if you’re standing on the intersection of life pushing the “walk” button, unsure if it will actually have an influence on the traffic pattern. The jury’s out; you’re better off pressing than doing nothing.

CANCER

If what the Dalai Lama said is true, and the aim of spiritual practice is to become a friend to all beings, it makes no sense to spiritually evolve to dislike someone or a group.

LEO

You may find that you keep asking the same question to which you already have the answer. That’s because you don’t like the answer. Prove it wrong, or accept it so you can move on to better questions.

VIRGO

You’ll do the noble thing, which is to say you’ll protect those who are vulnerable and help those who are difficult. Ignore negative attitudes and try to connect with the goodness in others.

LIBRA

You’ve just about forgotten that someone wronged you, probably because you’ve trained your focus on the many things they did right by you. This is how you’ll continue to bring out the best in others.

SCORPIO

Even if it’s not technically going so smoothly this morning, a simple nod to the universe will set your day off on the right note. Nothing fancy. “Thanks for everything” will do.

SAGITTARIUS

To some degree, moods are choices. They certainly don’t feel like it. But there’s something controllable in them if you’re able to take a mental step back and witness your own emotional landscape.

CAPRICORN

Allow for mutuality. Don’t let pride get in the way. If you give too much and don’t let anyone give back, people will be robbed of the pleasure of completing the circle of reciprocity.

AQUARIUS

One way to clear your mind is to talk it out. But to whom should you talk? Everyone has a bias. Those who love you are the most biased. Perhaps a stranger or a professional will provide the best insight.

PISCES

As long as people can change, the world can change. Be the agitator. Someone has to. Without those irritating grains of sand, the world would be bereft of pearls.