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MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2016
Chinese Proverb of the Virgo Sun
The sun’s transit into Virgo begins a course of major productivity. Creative and experimental efforts will soon yield quantifiable results! Protect against naysayers who might dampen momentum and spoil the vibes. As one Chinese proverb suggests, the person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
ARIES (March 21-April 19).
You’ve celebrated many wins achieved with those in your group. Now you’ll celebrate an individual success. Some may feel threatened by this, but ultimately it will only contribute to the strength of the group.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20).
There will be none who come to you that do not leave your presence in a happier state of being. You consider it your sacred and joyous responsibility to uplift others.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21).
When one person lowers his or her standards and the other raises them, the middle ground where they meet is, unfortunately, a place neither really wants to be. Is there a better collaboration out there for you? It’s a fine time to look.
CANCER (June 22-July 22).
Future You is built on the choices of Present You and that’s a problem; what you want now is incongruous to who you want to become. Something’s got to give. Decide what you want most; then make a choice.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).
They’ll be asking you questions you’d rather not answer. Do what the politicians do -- answer the question you wish you’d been asked instead. Think of what you want them to know about you, and nudge the conversation accordingly.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
The truly powerful don’t need to lose their cool, raise their voice or spout off. The truly powerful need only to call on their resources to achieve a desired result. Be calm. Calmness is power.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
When you realize the hefty cost of harboring resentment, you’ll likely give it up. Why keep something that causes you such pain and inconvenience, meanwhile having little to no effect on its source?
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
The situation that’s happening today is fresh, but the strife you’re attaching to it may be old. Are you confusing what happened in your past with what’s happening now? These people are not those people.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
You can’t control whether people accept or reject what you’re presenting, but you can certainly stack the odds in your favor by presenting to those who have the best potential to be a good fit.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).
If you’re only offering forgiveness because it was asked of you, it probably won’t take. When you finally do let go of your grievances, it will be so that you can feel better and move on. That’s as good a reason as any.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
Today you’ll be struck by what an utter waste of time it is to offer your judgment to others. Besides, unless you’re planning on perfecting yourself in every area of life, there’s no room to judge.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
If you, as a general rule, take the high road (especially when those around you are going low) you will work harder to gain altitude, but occupying a space closer to heaven will be worth it.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 22).
Do not submit your project to the fates: There is so much more you can do! As you approach your fifth try, know that the stars shine on your tenacity. Your biggest rewards come in September and then again in February. The partner who cheers for you now will support you even better in May. Taurus and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 41, 3, 15, 28 and 9.
ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS:
“I’ve been so troubled lately. Sometimes I think I should see a professional or something. I’d rather see a psychic than a shrink, but people tell me that’s just crazy. What do you think?”
When you are ready to make changes, information and help could come from many places. Why choose one? Why not try several and see what YOU think? Astrology provides a systematic way for you to look at your life, and outlines potential pathways, but the astrologer should remind you that you have the power. Think of astrology as a computer software program. It’s software that allows you to re-write your programming. Psychological counseling gives you a venue to examine your past and make peace with it. Behavioral therapies help you change your habits. Art therapy or “Artist’s Way” groups help you heal through creative exploration. In Feng Shui, you move your furniture to create a healing environment. You could even take a math class that helps you build your brain and problem solve. Who knows how this could help? The list is. As a rule, most healthy practices do not preclude the other potentially helpful practices, but instead provide deeper perspective and a richer experience.
CELEBRITY PROFILES:
Kristen Wiig gets her crime on with friends Owen Wilson and Zach Galifianakis in the comedy “Masterminds,” one of several projects she has coming out in the months to come. Though some babies born today will be Leos and others will be Virgo, in the year Wiig was born the sun was in Leo on Aug. 22, and Mercury (the communication planet) was in this entertaining, playful sign as well.
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