SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017

Venus and Neptune Confusion

We are born alone yet utterly dependent on others to stay alive. There is absolutely no benefit to believing we are better than the others, yet seeing as we are each the center of our own universe, our own superiority is a rather natural conclusion. The Venus and Neptune situation has us struggling with the cult of specialness. ARIES (March 21-April 19).

One of the worst questions of all is but two words: Why me? It leads nowhere. To focus yourself more wisely, ask yourself a better question. How can this struggle help others? How can I make it even slightly better? TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Sometimes you celebrate in quiet, personal ways, but this is not one of those times. There’s a boisterousness to your soul today -- a zest that needs enthusiastic expression. The song of life is a glory song. GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

The idea that we are special and superior to others is both a crutch and a cult. It’s born out of the fear that if we are equal to all, we are too common to warrant the attention and love we need. CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Social skills are easy for you now. You’ll sense what others want and are ready for. You’ll present your ideas with enthusiasm. And most importantly, when your turn is through, you’ll hand the conversation over and just listen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Being soft in your dealings with yourself is different from being lazy. It actually takes a good deal of energy to deal gently and thoughtfully in your own affairs. Try a little tenderness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s said that we’re a blend of the five people we spend the most time with. This is hardly the case for you, yet it’s time to get a new influence in your circle who can act as a guide to the territory you want to explore in 2018.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know yourself -- or at least you know who you were. But to know who you are becoming -- that’s something else. It’s not a feeling that will just come over you, either. More time and exploration has to go into it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You