If it’s your birthday

MYou must set your sights high this year, and align your intentions with the goals that are on top of your list. The chances are those will be the ones you don’t think you’re quite up to, and the message from your astrology is to reach for them anyway. Be prepared to devote yourself every day for years, though this is the year to plant the tree. You share a birthday with Pearl Bailey, Eric Idle and Marina Sirtis. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 The Sun’s meeting with Saturn today will remind you that you can accomplish anything you’re serious about, and devote yourself to. It’s not as simple as “anyone can do anything they want.” However, it is as simple as making sure you apply your talent, energy and time to what you want. APRIL 20-MAY 20 You know in your heart and soul what is true, and nobody will ever convince you otherwise. Yet an attribute of wisdom is questioning your own conclusions and observations. Consider what you’re thinking from several points of view before taking action. There is no rush. MAY 21-JUNE 20 You may feel under mounting pressure to make an important financial decision. But it’s never a good idea to make final choices under duress; so if that’s true, create a delay if possible. It could be till Monday, or it could be till two weeks later, when Mercury returns to direct motion. JUNE 21-JULY 22 Someone close to you may want to share something, including a positive message of some kind, but might also feel blocked in some way. Whatever they have on their mind, let them know you’re available and willing to listen. That alone will diffuse some of the intensity. JULY 23-AUG. 22 It would be unwise to delegate a financial matter to a spouse or partner. You need a role in the decision-making process, for two reasons: Your fortunes are at stake, and you’re the one most likely to want to refer to facts and figures, rather than to a concept or fantasy of what is true. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 You may observe that someone has no basis to make a certain observation, or to hold a belief, but it will be little use arguing with them. You need to make your decisions guided by your own practical approach, and let others figure out that they are heavily invested in wishful thinking. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 Continue to monitor a family or household situation, particularly if it seems to be headed in the direction of an impasse. As the field is currently set up, the person who yells the loudest will get their way, though they might not be right. Make sure you understand all sides. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 Measure your words carefully, and make a point never to speak from a place of anger or frustration. It will take a few more days to figure out what’s bothering you; and it’ll be worth waiting because it’s unlikely to be what you think. Give the scenario some time to unfold. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 You might wait a couple of weeks before you start sinking money into a creative project of some kind. Waiting will save you time, frustrations and funds, because you need this time to work out your plans and set the budget properly. Get everyone involved to agree. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 From the look of your astrology, you’re feeling determination and frustration in approximately equal measure. What’s going on? You could afford to ease back on both, and take things one day at a time, focused on one or two tangible goals. Allow for some delays, as Mercury is retrograde. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 Take some time this weekend and sort out your thoughts. You may have a long-neglected project you want to complete, or some inner housecleaning to do. Keep your energy moving. Some form of creative output will help that. You will feel better if you get a result of some kind. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 Listen to what other people say even if you don’t agree with it. You don’t have to act on their ideas, merely take them under advisement. If someone offers you one small clue about your situation, you’re better off than if you hadn’t listened at all. Don’t be defensive — be gracious.