HoroScope
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Oppositional Residue
Yesterday’s opposition of Venus and Neptune could still have you reeling, fantasizing and, yes, worrying. Some of these worries don’t even make sense. Strangely, that doesn’t make you fear them any less. Instead of trying to bully yourself into thinking differently, accept the reality your mind presents. Try to compassionately work through it.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Scientists suggest that there is no such thing as a failed experiment, only data to collect. Take this approach as you live your life as a kind of experiment today. You can’t go wrong.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Under this fanciful sky, you may find yourself imagining you are the protagonist in a drama. If so, try switching genres. This day has quite a lot of comedy in it when you’re willing to see it that way.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Resuming your role as a champion of the underdog, you’ll cheer for the hopeless, fight for the little guy and play for the side with the worst odds. Noble? Yes. But you also might be doing it because it’s just more fun.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). What about asking for help? Ask a stranger, ask a friend, ask your mom. You haven’t been doing this lately, and it’s about time you tried it out.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Leaves might change, but change doesn’t leave. That’s why you’re now refusing to get too comfortable as you extend your mind out to the many possibilities that could happen next.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Keeping your nose to the grindstone is one way of reaching a goal, if you’re willing to come out of it without a nose. Take breaks. Talk to people. Relax the pace. It will all get done in time.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have an uncanny knack for nipping conflict in the bud. You’ll perceive tension and defuse the energy between people before things develop into a full-blown incident. You’ll be a true peacemaker today.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ve been working on their stuff, and now it’s time to push your own personal agenda forward. This will require you to establish new boundaries and a pattern, too. Quick, light and firm is the way.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). Relationship work is pressing. You’re thinking that you can control this, but that’s not going to happen. For now, don’t attach many conditions to your love, and you will find happiness with the love you get.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Dear mountain climber of the zodiac: Life will only send you the challenges you can handle, so the big challenges are really a compliment from life and a testament to your competency.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s been said that each man is his own worst enemy, and that is definitely the case today, because everyone else seems to be on your side. Don’t worry -- you’ll get there, too.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Though you find it easy to be emotionally close to others, you may find yourself backing off a bit now, doubtful of on whom you can actually depend. If this leads to greater self-sufficiency, all the better.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 11). Your reputation brings new business in September. Streamline your daily tasks, and life gets a whole lot easier in October (and your health bumps up to a new level then, too). You’ll be imitated in November -- how flattering -- and there’s a way to make money from this. Trips in December and June are divine. Sagittarius and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 1, 22, 49 and 12.
ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: Yesterday, a Leo with anxiety asked for help in coping with a “threemonth-long panic attack.” The Leo was against trying drugs, church, support groups, doctors or meditation. See yesterday’s column for the first two suggestions for this overadrenalized Leo. More Ideas: 3. Creative pursuit: The anxiety you feel is partly a product of the enormous wells of creativity inside you. The creative energy surges, dances and overflows in Leos, who often feel calmer while putting these swirling, popping energies to use. What are you drawn to? Writing, painting, music, flower arranging, interior design, acting, cooking -- or try them all. In the pursuit of such activities, you may find that your anxiety quells for the devoted time you spend on that art.
4. Touch. Cartoon Network television show “Adventure Time” includes a race of flame people who remind me of the plight of fire signs. Touching can be complicated for hot ones like you, but it’s still important. A good massage can do wonders for your anxiety. Or even a hug -- preferably one that lasts more than 20 seconds, which is the amount of time scientists say it takes the body to register a physical bond between people and release the feel-good oxytocin hormone into your system.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: In addition to being a Grammy Awardwinning artist, as well as a movie and television star, Harry Connick Jr. has been credited with saving “American Idol.” The beloved Virgo judge, born under a gregarious and worldly Sagittarius moon, is back to champion a new season of contestants. His Venus and Jupiter in Leo speaks to his unfailing instincts for entertaining.