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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016
Martian Confidence Challenge
Confidence isn’t a one-sizefits-all-situations kind of a deal. Confidence is area specific. That’s why even the most self-assured people can be knocked off their game with a scene change: Think fish out of water. Today, the alignment of Mars and Saturn invites us to the challenge of building our confidence up from scratch in a new arena.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are some things you’ve done that you wish you had experienced slightly less than once. Still, no regrets, right? As for today’s interesting scenario, dive right in, if only so you can later tell the story.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The person who is flakey with you is the same way with others, so there’s no reason to take it personally. Also, there’s no reason for you to take it at all. Set a boundary and stick to it.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You take your world citizenship seriously and refuse to sit idly by when there is so much strife in the world. You’ll be thinking about the problems that face humanity and solving them in some small way in your own life.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will be packing a bag, studying for an upcoming test or carefully getting ready in some other way to face the unknown. Where there is preparation there will be no regret. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you think about your favorite person it’s hard to believe that there was a time when this person was unknown to you. Be friendly. Make the first move. A stranger could become someone very special to you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You know the secret. It’s not enough to soldier on; you must do so with joy in your heart, otherwise the opportunities in this day could go wasted. If you’re not joyful, something is wrong. Stop and fix it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Expect that some mistakes will happen, so when they do it’s nothing to get upset about. Stay calm and mindful. You can handle anything and everything that comes up. In fact, you look forward to it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your strong inner drive to make people laugh is selfless, really. This isn’t about your needing attention; it’s about spreading joy. You quip because you care. Underneath your teasing is unabashed love. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The project steps will be the same as always -- preparation, process and execution. The only difference is that you’ll go through them faster. In fact, it could all be finished by tonight. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The more formal your expression of thanks, the better you’ll feel about what’s being exchanged in your world. Notes may be in order. It’s the classy way, but people forget it all the time. You’re different. This will impress. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve no shortage of reasons to feel good about yourself, and yet you may struggle with this. It’s because feeling good doesn’t necessarily come from a reasonable place. The love of a Leo or Pisces will help you love yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Assume that your wishes will be granted, and move forward with great enthusiasm. Some flexibility will be required as to the time frame of this. Keep an open mind. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 24). What you used to think of as pressure you now consider to be a friendly force intent on making your dreams come true. Ask directly for what you want. Family will be involved in the delivery of your wishes in November. A March financial bonus will give your personal life new purpose. You’ll make a key play in February. Leo and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 2, 4, 16 and 49. ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: “Am I crazy to want an old-fashioned romance? I want kisses, not texts. I want dates, not hanging out. I want marriage proposals, not shacking up. Will this Libra succeed in finding someone as romantic as she is?”
Venus-ruled, your attraction to fairy tales and the fantasy side of love is sometimes stronger than your attraction to the reality of the actual person standing before you. This doesn’t have to be a negative, as life would get awful dull without the infusion of glamour and excitement you bring. Do make an effort to bridge the gap between your fantasy and real life, though, because dreams don’t give you back rubs or bring soup when you’re sick.
Since you already know what you want, and what you don’t want, committing your list to paper should be easy. From there, your quest for romance is pretty straightforward. 1. Be the kind of person who matches up with the kind of person on your list. 2. Go out and meet as many people as possible. 3. Have fun with the process. 4. Don’t agonize. If you start to agonize, see No. 3. 5. Your balanced sign needs a wingman. Find a partner in finding a partner and the fortunes will favor you.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Rupert Grint’s first role was playing a fish in a community play about Noah’s ark (a confusing role to be certain -- couldn’t the fish survive in flood water?) Even though this Virgo was born when Neptune was in Pisces, his aquatic career was quickly eclipsed by his Ron Weasley role in eight Harry Potter films. Grint was born under a passionate, energetic Aries moon and has Mars and Jupiter in intuitive Cancer.
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