If it’s your birthday

You’re closing in on some important achievements. Part of how you’ve managed to get this far is to understand the difference between an idea and actually getting something done. Remember that activity is different from productivity. Keep placing emphasis on physical reality and in-person communication, and you will make significant progress completing what you have so diligently begun. You share a birthday with Douglas Fairbanks, Joan Collins and Ryan Coogler. JUNE 21-JULY 22 Through the rest of the week, take a series of steps toward a career goal. Plot out your intention; know what you want to get done or where you want to be, and then break it down into a plan. Make sure you put first things first, and emphasize preparation above all else. JULY 23-AUG. 22 Take special care to be supportive of bosses, higher-ups and VIPs of any stripe. You’re usually a respectful and dignified person, so bring that forward this week, particularly in the form of empathy for what those in positions of influence face every day. Be one of the helpful people. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 Today is one of those days to claim your self-confidence. If nobody has said so recently, it’s not easy being a Virgo. You question yourself so much, and tend to give yourself low scores. The truth is, your high standards keep you several steps ahead of everyone around you. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 Your chart is warm and cozy with love and lust, so you might want to take advantage of that. Today’s Moon-Mercury conjunction reminds you that the mind is the best sex organ. Talk about what you want, ask others what they want, and remember that intelligence is sexy. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 Someone close to you will give you a hint of what’s possible. They may not mean to do so, though their example, or an idea they toss to you, or a comment they make about your skills and talent, will prove to be valuable. Don’t brush it off. Consider carefully what you learn. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 For the past few weeks, Mars has been in your opposite sign Gemini, which has either increased the passion level in your life, been responsible for a few aggressive exchanges with others, or both. Do what you can to defuse the aggression and emphasize the love and desire. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 Beyond a certain age, work must cease to be drudgery. Looking forward to coming into the office or wherever you work is a sign of maturity, and also reveals the promise of success. You bring a creative splash to your working environment. Be bold about expressing your ideas. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 The sun in Gemini is moving through the most creative and dynamic angle of your chart (what astrologers call the 5th house). This is advising you to skip the meetings and the long discussions, and get down to business. There’s been enough talking things over. Now is the time for action. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 The sun’s recent entry into Gemini is a kind of homecoming for you. It’s been a crazy-busy spring so far, and you need a retreat. The problem is, even if your roof keeps out the rain, it doesn’t keep out all the buzzing, bouncing devices trying to get your attention. Only you can do that.