If it’s your birthday

You’re in a much better position than you may think, though you need to use your power rather than wishing you could. Once you do that dependably, you’ll see where your power went, and you’ll start to get it back. Always remember that you have options. When in doubt, list them out; and if you don’t like your list, come up with a few more. You share a birthday with Isabella Rossellini, Paul McCartney and Ray LaMontagne. JUNE 21-JULY 22 You’ll be getting a new burst of energy today, which is evidence that celebrating life is nourishing and gives you strength. Today would be a great day to stay in bed and eat pizza, though by the time it’s getting dark you’ll be up for even more adventure, whether naughty or nice. JULY 23-AUG. 22 The Moon has just entered your fellow fire sign Aries, and you know you’re no longer a slave to your emotions. Yes, you still have feelings, though you can let them motivate you, rather than keep you in constant introspective mode. Drive your life forward, and draw inspiration from everything. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 You will need to bring your best negotiating skills to the table today, and get a better deal for yourself and whomever you may represent. Without seeming uncompromising, persist until you reach an agreement that works for everyone. This will come with a breakthrough of some kind. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 When you’re considering your highest vision or ambitions, include what you really want to do, but which you consider to be unlikely or impossible. We live in a vast universe where, seen one way, everything that’s already happened was impossible. There’s room for plenty more. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 You might want to get your mind off of work today, including your creative projects, and refill your well. Anything from mindless diversion to exploring an art gallery will work perfectly. Art, in particular, has a subliminal effect on the mind, and can shock you into your own brilliance. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 Now that you’ve passed through some sensitive and potentially dark territory, you’re free to access your passion and your creativity. These things must come from the inside, which can only happen if you’re in contact with your inner being. That’s a wholesome way to live, all the time. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 You’re not on as emotionally shaky ground as you may feel, though once again you would be wise to take an arm’s length distance from family and household dramas. They could be all too inviting, and will prove to be a waste of time. You don’t owe anyone your emotional energy. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 Keep your focus and this will be an extraordinary week in your creative life. That means any aspect of your work where you experience the pleasure of doing things beautifully and competently. You will get to bend or even break a few rules, and get brilliant results. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 The theme of the week, particularly through Wednesday, is focusing on your finances. Solutions to some persistent problems are at hand, if you’ll only be open to the possibilities and listen to what your instincts are telling you. Remember to bring your passion into everything you do.