If it’s your birthday
Most of our lives, we’re told we cannot be the person we really are. This is enforced by all kinds of conditioning, from dress codes to rules of appropriateness to the presumed responsibility for keeping the peace. What if none of that mattered? What if the heat and momentum of your consciousness could burn or push through all of that padding? Well, you can. You share a birthday with Keanu Reeves, Salma Hayek and Katt Williams. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 You have an idea what you want, which is a good thing. There’s no use fretting over it, wondering whether it’s possible or, worse, thinking you don’t deserve it. Let your de- sire be itself, which is another way of say- ing be real about who you are. You’ll figure out how to make this happen. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 In truth, there are no secrets. Everything is subject to being revealed, and you’re more transparent than you think. For this reason, seeking privacy does not make a useful motivation for action. You can, however, influence the way that you present yourself, and what you’re known for. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 Be exceedingly careful what you put into email exchanges with higher-ups, colleagues and employees. Mercury is doing all kinds of tricks, and the message is to think three times before you press the “send” or “publish” button, particularly if you’re annoyed or angry. Save that for an inperson discussion. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 There are certain things you cannot control, and one of them is other people. You don’t need to, either, when you can learn from their mistakes. There may come a moment when you intervene, though you might let things run their course for a few days. That will save you needless effort. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 Verify everything you hear. Also, be aware that just because something was true yesterday or last week, it may not be true today. Plenty of relevant facts are about to come out, which means one thing as a concept and will mean quite another as lived reality. Bide your time, and observe people carefully. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 People cannot hide from you, nor can you hide from them. Get used to knowing the truth, and be grateful that the truth is all that matters. It takes a lot of energy to conceal one’s reality from another person or from yourself, though thankfully those days are ending fast. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 Your creative powers are potent right now, and you may be inclined to take an unconventional or even truly weird approach to your work. In the end, the result is what matters, which includes getting things done well, done on time, and with some flair. Stay a few steps ahead of yourself.