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Many of the worries you’ve faced for so long are a thing of the past. Yet if you find yourself experiencing any emotional residue of the past, address that directly and honestly. First, that means never blaming others for how you feel. Monitor carefully the words you use, and the stories you tell yourself. And for maximum happiness, avoid gossip in any form. You share a birthday with Madam C. J. Walker, Robert Bly and Eddie Vedder. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 In this season of family, you have the opportunity to study the dynamics of your tribe. Who thinks they’re the boss, and what is their claim to authority? How do you feel in the presence of your elders? If you remember any false info they gave you as a kid, write it down before you forget. APRIL 20-MAY 20 So much that seemed so unbearably complex has resolved itself. To the extent there are any lingering issues, you can clean them up with a damp sponge. However, you would be wise to account for what you’ve learned from this very interesting couple of months. That knowledge will serve you well. MAY 21-JUNE 20 The thing with knowledge is that people tend to forget. The thing with excellent methods is that most people don’t use them. The thing with brilliant ideas is that they’re typically overlooked, or counted as threats to the old way of doing things. Be sure to avoid all of those mistakes. JUNE 21-JULY 22 Keep things as juicy as you can this weekend. Even if you have to work, keep that down to a bare minimum, and make sure you do at least two things you’ve been wanting to do for a while. One is not enough. You can afford to burn the candle at both ends for a couple of days. JULY 23-AUG. 22 Be cautious of people who turn everything into a matter of power. If you say, “please pass the salt,” there are those who think they have something to hold over you till the moment they let go of the shaker. Identify those people as soon as you can, and remember who they are. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 Many planetary moves during the past 48 hours describe a state of being where it will be possible to let go of the past. You’ve done your share of remembering, reconciling and allowing things to be what they are. At a certain point, it’s time to move on, and that time has arrived. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 Notice how you feel today. Then, at the same time, notice what you choose to say, and what you choose to withhold. You may find that when you silence yourself, you feel unwell; and when you describe your feelings, you have a sense of relief. However, only you know if that’s really true. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 The beauty of having some creative process available to you is that you can turn your struggles into something useful, expressive and healing. One way or another, you must speak up. Silence is neither healthy nor useful. We’re seeing how toxic it can be with every day’s development in the news. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 Money isn’t everything, but it’s connected to nearly everything. You may not be aware how much progress you’ve made in recent years toward standing on your own two feet, doing what you do best. Over the next four weeks you will begin to consolidate your gains, and use what you’ve learned. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 Self-knowledge is what the world needs the very most right now, and often it seems in short supply. If you want to get there, the first point of arrival is observing how little you actually know about who you are. Then, make a conscious choice to stay open and ready to receive knowledge. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 Pause and reflect anytime you feel responsible for someone’s actions or feelings. This is a big lesson for Pisces, and it’s available to you now. Notice when you’re experiencing something that’s not appropriate to the moment you’re in. If you hear an echo, know that it’s from the past.