If it’s your birthday

It’s said that might makes right, though there’s an expression from martial arts that right makes might. Knowing who you are, being true to yourself, and living only for your truth, make you a powerful person. You have no need to surrender your strength by dancing with denial. Resolve today to live on the basis of your actual reality being all that matters. You share a birthday with Sarah Orne Jewett, John Fugelsang and OMI. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 Life is a process of becoming, which never ends as long as you live. Given this basic fact of existence, it helps to have flexible ideas about who you are, which allow and invite change, growth and evolution. Your concepts will go through many revisions over the next few days. Take it light. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 You may find yourself connecting to many people in an unusually deep way. It will be helpful if you’re consistent in what you say, and in how you treat different individuals. It’s true that every relationship is unique, though if you’re straightforward and direct, your life will be simpler. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 Your astrology this week is about a brilliant idea related to your work or profession. However, it would be wise to tuck this up your sleeve for a while, rather than talking about it with anyone who might be even peripherally involved. Keep things between you and your notebook. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 Your chart is describing a rare situation where you can break free of the hang-ups installed into your mind by an insecure parent. Regarding this kind of problem, there’s no calculating the cost to the economy, the arts, or basic happiness. You’ve more than paid your price. It’s time to move on. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 The people you know are one of your most precious resources. You’re actually not stuck depending on any one person or partnership. That means you can diversify; and, more significantly, never resent one individual’s seeming power over you. The more carefully you manage your own affairs, the stronger you will be. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 You have one of those rare opportunities to put your thoughts and feelings into words. The only risk is anger, which will have a tendency to feed on itself, so you might wait until you have some emotional distance before you say much. Other than that, you’re free to share what you feel. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 This week you combine your talent with a financial instinct that can turn out well for you, though you must not jump the gun. Drag out any negotiations until you get what you want, and make sure you understand any agreement you sign. Take the whole week, or longer if necessary.