If it’s your birthday

You have the rare gift of seeing the world from the viewpoint of others you care about. This is becoming something found only in the natural history museum. For you, it’s an entirely relevant skill to focus. Invest two or three times the energy you think you have to, and really strive to get where others are coming from. Your own happiness will grow from that. You share a birthday with Marie Curie, Joni Mitchell and David Guetta. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 Orient on your home for the next 48 hours, and spend as much time alone as you can. There are many temptations and distractions in your environment, though your solar chart is suggesting a day or two of meditation on your inner being. This above all else will help you find your way. APRIL 20-MAY 20 Over the next few days, guide the discussion toward the deeper matters of life: genuine questions of existence, growth and commitment. You have a rare opening to reach a level of intimacy with a close partner that might otherwise seem unlikely or improbable. But be gentle in your guidance. MAY 21-JUNE 20 If you push matters, you will find out that no matter how vague someone’s ideas may seem, they actually mean something very specific. Don’t be distracted by anyone’s bobbing and weaving, or speaking in generalities. For your part, take the cue and make sure you say exactly what you mean. JUNE 21-JULY 22 The Moon entering your sign today will provide you with a newfound sense of direction, and remind you how you really feel about your life. You may decide that your sentiments are stronger than you anticipated. If you have something to say, say it while the feeling is with you. JULY 23-AUG. 22 You’ve reached a point of balance, if you’ll only notice. You might observe this when you’re in a quiet place; you might notice in the midst of activity and even confusion. The sensation is one of being grounded in your feelings; which is to say, in contact with yourself. Really feel that. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 Sometimes you can find out your true viewpoint based on what you resist. For example, it’s possible to fight something actively for months or years, only to discover you really think the exact opposite thing is true. If you notice yourself pushing back, pause, and ask yourself why. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 You may feel a need to take charge today, but remember to come from a place of love and nurturing. It will be easy to get angry at people who refuse to take responsibility for themselves; though for now, anyway, you must be content with guiding people to somewhat better habits. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 If you find yourself splitting hairs over an idea, or an issue, take a breath. Is there really that big a difference between your views and those of someone else? And does it really matter? It would seem that respect is the deeper issue. It’s easy to admit that someone might, potentially, be right. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 As your ruling planet Saturn forms a square to potent, meaningful Chiron, it would appear that you are going through a rather deep transformation this week. Yet it’s one that you might not notice for a while. Well, now you’ve read it here. Observe that feeling of an inner door opening up. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 Keep your balance when working on important tasks or career-related projects. Rather than asserting yourself or pushing too hard, use your attractive force and draw people and things to you. You don’t need to conquer everything at once, or much at all. Be happy with a trend toward success. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 Venus has moved in your favor, entering your fellow water sign Scorpio early this morning. And with Mercury still prominently figured at the top of your solar chart, you can hardly go wrong. Yet you must be attentive to details, and handle your newfound notoriety with grace and a touch of class.