If it’s your birthday

Let yourself be moved by whatever it is that moves you: creativity, passion, hunger, desire, anger or whatever pumps the blood through your heart. Give yourself permission to respond to your own feelings and, moreover, what you absolutely know in your cells is meaningful to you. Yes, there’s so much happening, though you know what matters the most. You share your birthday with Vincent van Gogh, Eric Clapton and Tracy Chapman. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 You can motivate yourself with money as long as you’re in harmony with your values. This is known as integrity, something you aspire to and can attain. You can align with your true being and commit to a use- ful project that runs at a profit. Happily, that’s your most viable option. APRIL 20-MAY 20 There’s no denying that you have physical and emotional needs, and suddenly you can feel them. You can also look around at the people close to you and admit that they, too, have needs — and you’re in a position to help. Together, you’re greater than the sum of your parts. MAY 21-JUNE 20 Your ruling planet, Mercury, is getting ready to go retrograde, which means it’s slow and powerful right now. You’ve been through all kinds of adventures and misadventures lately. It’s time to reflect, and to review, and to claim possession of all you’ve learned. JUNE 21-JULY 22 Be especially respectful to women today; at the moment, one of them holds a key to your success. Yet you must maintain your independence, in a way that’s not catty or rebellious. You can, in fact, work with others and still remain true to yourself. Rise above any conflict. JULY 23-AUG. 22 You seem to be grappling with an ethical issue. Be grateful that, at least, you care about the difference between right and wrong. That’s important, because you are figuring out that your beliefs inform your decisions, and your decisions have influence over your life and those around you. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 It’s time to take a wider view of yourself. Rare planetary influences have guided you, or shocked you, into narrowing the aperture of your mind. Open your lens. See yourself from above, as part of your environment. Look at yourself from the viewpoint of others. You will learn a lot. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 You’re striving to be emotionally independent, though you might notice how much you’re relying on someone. That observation is not a threat to your freedom; rather, it will provide you with a clue as to how you can embrace it. Start by moving from codependent to interdependent. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 Be sensitive to a partner’s needs today. Give them all the space, love and support they’re open to receiving. Bring lunch, bring coffee or make them dinner. Treat them at their favorite restaurant, and don’t worry what mood they’re in. Your generosity will mean the world to them. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 You’re on a creative roll — and if not, you can get on one. Jump over any stumbling block, creative block, writer’s block or whatever, and get your ideas moving. You will tap into a creative well that can feed you for years. You believe this is true; now test your theory. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 You hold the key to your success, which you need to measure on the inward level rather than as outer achievement. Trust yourself. Let go of your ideas of supposed right and wrong, and break a few taboos. You’re free to push the edge, and seem to need to dearly. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 An old idea that you may have forgotten about, will provide the missing piece of information you need. Rather than force yourself to think of what it might be, observe the flow of your thoughts and you’ll have a revelation. Then, remember what you remembered! FEB. 19-MARCH 20 Financial questions often come back to how good you feel about yourself. Take a positive view of your existence and you’ll be open to the wealth and rewards of your talents. This is a habit, and you’re in a position to cultivate it now. Take this one hour at a time, if necessary.