If it’s your birthday

You understand that your actions have consequences. Embrace that fact willingly, and use your power to create the results that you want. This calls for being unusually honest with yourself -- more so than those who set a negative example when you were younger. You can do it, and you must, so that you can guide your life with strength and clarity. You share a birthday with Daniel Payne, Edward James Olmos, and Judith Butler. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 You may feel like you’re oversharing, or saying too much about your own problems, though if you listen to yourself, you’ll get the message and shift strategies. Once you’re convinced of what you’re saying, you’ll have much less need to share it with anyone else. So keep your ears on. APRIL 20-MAY 20 The world is a harsh place right now. Consider how much negativity is spread through various social platforms, how easy it is to complain, and the nearly constant push to feel guilty. You’re especially vulnerable to these influences right now. Take some time out and do something natural. MAY 21-JUNE 20 You’ll have many interesting conversations today. You could sit down with a group of people you don’t know and get on with them like old friends. If you have phone calls to make, today would be a great day to catch up -- start with business needs, and work your way to the social ones. JUNE 21-JULY 22 Any seeming conflict between sex and religion is just not something you need to worry yourself with. You have no need for innocence or forgiveness; you just need a positive view on yourself and your desires. The all-knowing, all-seeing lord of the universe loves you even when you have fun. JULY 23-AUG. 22 You must be impeccable about your politics, particularly at work, though also in all other facets of life. By this, I mean that you need to understand the lines of influence and how power flows, and stay on the right side of things. Right doesn’t mean might -- it means ethical, true and correct. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 It’s important that you accept the people in your life for who they are, which is different from being permanently bonded to them. Rather, it means making space within yourself for their reality, whatever it might be, without any need to change them. This is one of the most daring aspects of commitment. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 You may fear that your current situation is so bogged down that it’s compromising your future plans. Neither is true. While you’re into some deep healing territory, if you focus on taking care of yourself, you will soon discover that you’re free to do anything, and to roam far and wide. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 Scorpios are supposed to be famous for their jealousy; though if that applies to you, you might try a different approach to life. Jealousy is rooted in two things: one is control, and the other is fear of change. Nobody controls another person. Change is inevitable. There are much better philosophies. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 If you’re feeling like your life is missing something, then you must do that Sagittarian thing and search for what it is. However, this quest will take you within yourself rather than out into the world. Your sign is not famous for its love of vulnerability, though it’s time to kiss and make up. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 If you’re feeling lost, check with yourself and see where your motivation went. Do you feel like you had to give up an important goal or desire? Are you investing too much effort into work-related projects and not your personal priorities? Take some time, sort this out, and make adjustments. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 It’s obvious that what you’re doing is both well-intentioned and actually succeeding at helping people. You can afford to feel good about it, and rally the support of others who might take an interest. Many people are taking an active concern about the state of the world, so tap into that.