If it’s your birthday

Work through any feelings of anger you may have, and get to your real desires and needs that lurk beneath them. Notice any tension you may feel in your mind or emotions, and burn it for fuel. The mind runs on energy, which often manifests as “negative feelings.” You can flip those into positive motivation and the drive for self-knowledge. You share a birthday with Fats Domino, Johnny Cash and Erykah Badu. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 Devote yourself to the single most important thing you need to do. This may require setting aside some other goals, or other seemingly important priorities. Most of those, you can afford to set aside for a few days without any problems, and take care of what truly matters the most. APRIL 20-MAY 20 If you run into challenges with a project, or trying to make a purchase, stop and ask yourself why that thing needs to work out as planned. You have another option, which may take a few hours to manifest, though one thing is for sure: It will be a lot easier, and probably just as effective. MAY 21-JUNE 20 Though it’s difficult to remember, people respect you. It’s true that the whole concept of respect has, itself, fallen into tough times. So you may have to take the subtle expressions as being more valuable than they seem. Be open to those who are open to you. Value their trust dearly. JUNE 21-JULY 22 Keep the flow going, even if you hit a little bump. Collect yourself before you get ruffled, and carry on. You’re being carried by a strong current, and getting a heck of a lot done. This will keep you in a positive frame of mind. That’s all you really need, and your co-workers will appreciate it. JULY 23-AUG. 22 Today’s emotional bumps and grinds may shake some fantastic ideas out of your mind. Music producer Brian Eno advises his clients to “honor thy error as hidden intent.” That would work beautifully for you today. Even when you’re wrong, you’ll be right. There’s an idea in everything. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 You might think you want a good reputation, though that might not be the right idea. If you don’t care what people think, you’ll conduct yourself with more freedom. That will make you happier, and you’ll have more fun, and have better ideas. Being uptight isn’t as great as it’s made out to be. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 You have a rare opportunity to redefine your idea of well-being. You know there are certain bottom lines you cannot violate, which include having a positive work environment. That includes the people who surround you, and also having things like clean floors, live plants and actual sunlight. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 Are you familiar with the theory that the main problem Americans have is pleasure anxiety? They tend to freak out when they feel good, and then typically use religion or work as an excuse to validate their reaction. Do we need to have a debate over how ridiculous this is? I doubt it. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 Focus on your most challenging work-related goals and you’re likely to crush them one by one. Currently you’re an even more unstoppable force than usual, which is connected to your sense of mission. Set aside whatever can be set aside, and make the most necessary things happen. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 You may feel like you’re pushing against something that doesn’t want to move. Then when you encounter something (or someone) softer, you might take your frustration out on them. Be gentle with the people who care about you. Be persistent in facing your challenges. Slow, steady progress is your friend. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 You may have some exciting opportunities to connect your talent to extra income this week, though you’ll have to see them, and develop them consciously. This is not exactly your ship coming in. It’s more like being given access to a boat that you can sail to some interesting places.