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‘You’ and the Venus Retrograde The top brain scientists have yet to find the place in the brain where the “you” is kept. Maybe it’s not a location or anything with mass. Rather, “you” could be some kind of code, spirit, equation, musical tone, feeling, or all or none of the above. Whatever the nature of “you,” now that Venus is retrograde, you’ll notice it’s made of flexible stuff. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re on the path, and you could use a lift. Don’t look to those people at the destination; they have already arrived and can’t help you in practical ways. The help you need will come from one who’s just a little further along. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re in the early stages of what will become a very significant piece of work. So pace yourself. Take the time to learn to do it right. This will set you up for future success.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). One person can make a difference and play many different roles, helping in several capacities. But one person cannot fulfill every every role. Avoid trying to be someone’s “everything.”
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Not all of the words and attitudes learned from authorities over the years have been helpful, and you’re still unlearning a few of them. Today it will be easy to break a bad habit. Much hinges on one key realization.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you’re alone, be active and get things done. And if you’re in the mood to just hang out, do it with people. It will be relaxing, but you’ll still be accomplishing something. Face time always counts for something! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Those who badmouth others are no better than the ones they disparage. But you learned that long ago. You’re an excellent judge of character. Now it’s just a matter of finding the people you want to be around.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don’t like to put on airs, and you’ve an aversion to pretense. Your easy open manner makes people feel safe enough to show you who they really are, and this puts relationships on solid ground from the start. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll feel more successful when you narrow the day’s ambitions down to one important task. As soon as you finish that one, interesting new options open up. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). An honest connection is important to you in these times of enhanced pictures and canned responses provided by talking ro-
bots. You know the truth when you feel it. It comes with a certain intensity.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Generic advice – like “relax!” “walk it off!” or “smile!” – can seem demeaning, which is why you refrain from giving it and also make a point not to be around people who give it. That said, the fix for today may be a little generic. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). While some fear that people will laugh at their work, comedians fear the opposite. Whatever your strength or your fear, there is always someone who embodies the flip of it. Reach out to that person today.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). More than 50 years ago, the celebrated wit James Thurber commented, “Nowadays men lead lives of noisy desperation.” It’s even more true today. Someone making a big fuss, possibly on social media, needs help that you can give.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 17). Your love will be the constant in many people’s lives, and it doubles back to delight you in poetic and exciting ways. Other highlights of the next 12 months include travel to a balmy place, a distant correspondence that leads to closeness and a personal upgrade that brings you status. Gemini and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 7, 33 and 49.
ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: “I’m a Sagittarius, which, according to what I’ve read, means that I’m outgoing and adventurous. Nope, not me at all. I’m a quiet person. I think people who talk too much are insecure and needy. And I never want to come off pushy or arro- gant, so I mostly keep my thoughts to myself. My problem is at work. Even though I’m one of the top producers in my department, I am consistently overlooked for raises and promotions. People who do far less than me often have more to say about themselves at our weekly meetings, and I think they overshadow me with their bragging. Also, I’m a woman in a male-dominated field. What advice do you have for me?”
Your self-definition is limiting. It’s holding you back from the notice you deserve. Just because you have been quiet in the past doesn’t mean that you have to be that way in order to be you. Sometimes people who talk a lot are indeed insecure, but so what? They are also taking the money and position that should be yours. Break your own rules and do what it takes to bring attention to the fact that you’re good at what you do.