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MThe truth about who you are and what you need from life has more to do with sex than you may be willing to admit. However, if you can bring yourself to, you’ll advance your own case many ways. One will be the distinct advantage of liberating yourself from caring what other people think. This will open up your access to many inner and outer resources. You share a birthday with Walter Koenig, Sam Neill, and Amy Winehouse. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 There are times when figuring out who you are is great fun; and this is one, or it can be. For maximum benefit, proceed in the direction of the unfamiliar. It does not matter if you don’t feel like you know what you’re doing; the energy you concentrate will more than make up for it. APRIL 20-MAY 20 The thing that makes you feel the most insecure is the one you want to do the most. You can indeed have the reward, though you’ll just have to hop over your own resistance or reluctance and plunge in. This is a lot like jumping into a swimming pool. The water only looks cold. MAY 21-JUNE 20 Anger is strange, because so often we direct it at the wrong subject, even though it felt right at the time. You’re in the process of figuring out why you’re aggravated with someone, though hold off on making it known before you verify that’s really true. JUNE 21-JULY 22 You are eager to resolve a matter that has been irritating or worse, though you might take your time doing so. There is no rush, and the time for a real conversation will arrive. You don’t need to push things; mainly you need to listen, and figure out where everyone is coming from. JULY 23-AUG. 22 Often, the process of self-discovery is the most fruitful when it feels like it’s going the worst. You’re being drawn into unfamiliar inner territory and may feel like you’re out of sorts or not at your most effective. When that feeling passes, you will make some exciting discoveries about what you’re learning. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 Many times you want to keep your own counsel and not allow others to interfere with your thought process. One way or another, your solar chart indicates that part- ners are going to infiltrate, so you may as well choose who you work with, for the right reasons. Put this energy to good use. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 You know you’re in one of those situations where you can’t let fear determine your choices. You’re aware that you have the option to yield to your anxiety. You also know beautiful things are possible, that you’re safe, and that you’re loved. This is one of those moments when you choose your reality. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 You have to go your own way when it comes to a professional or vocational calling of some kind. Others may have their opinions, and you may doubt whether you’re the flavor of the month. That does not matter. Focus on what is right, and what you know you need to do. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 Today represents an important turning point in a specific project, and, quite possibly, your professional life in total. What you’re learning is you must be your own boss, which means tracking your agenda, keeping time, and managing the details of anything that affects your work or reputation. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 Your most important role is as a leader in the realm of ideas. Yet for that to be meaningful, you need to draw on more than knowledge; you need to draw on wisdom, however much or little you may possess. Meaning is about context: seeing the relationships among seemingly separate things. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 You may be starting to understand the ways in which your real inspiration these weeks has been personal. You’re driven by how you feel about someone. First, however, question whether this is about the past or the future. You cannot pursue ancient history; you can, however, write a new story. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 The Moon in your fellow water sign Cancer is urging you to take a more creative approach to a professional goal. Creative means laying back on the effort and asking your mind, or the universe, for a good idea. Instead of working late, you might try a hot bath and a glass of wine.