If it’s your birthday

If you want to be insulated from controversy, deal only in the truth. This mostly means the truth of who you are, rather than some fact-checking process. Be yourself, say how you feel, and ask for what you want. If you face any danger or controversy, it will most likely involve trying to deny your reality; and there’s just no point when other options work much better. You share a birthday with Maya Angelou, Hugo Weaving, and Heath Ledger. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 This is not the time to take risks, but it’s definitely the time to consider your options and not be daunted by fear. This is a vitally important exercise: thinking of a possibility without being emotionally or mentally overwhelmed. It’s true, ideas are powerful; and you can use that to your advantage. APRIL 20-MAY 20 Belief is fragile, and it’s deceptive. Once you believe something, you will tend to block out other possibilities. A better position to take is, “This seems to be true, according to the known facts.” Then if the issue matters, you track those facts and see if they change, grow wings or fall apart. MAY 21-JUNE 20 Your personal finances are none of anyone’s business except your own, and who you personally deem involved. Keep the discussion out of the public. And be aware that everything is in flux, and somewhat volatile. Back off on making any important decisions, for at least a week or two. JUNE 21-JULY 22 Given the setup of your solar chart, avoid taking action when you’re distracted, overly emotional, angry or stressed out. And, since you’re now relieved of the pressure to act, you can focus on chilling out as much as you can, and finding the right time and place for what you need to do. JULY 23-AUG. 22 You’re under less pressure than you think. This just happens to be a tense couple of days related to the current Mercury retrograde, though most of what’s happening is a phenomenon of the mind: yours and everyone else’s. The great thing about minds is that you can change yours. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 Whatever financial complications you may be involved in, whether at home or at work, there is a creative solution. First notice whether current proposals hurt anyone, particularly if there’s a better way to handle things. Take some time and effort and find that better way. You surely can. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 People may seem like they are on edge; and the chances are, that’s true. However, you can help matters considerably by backing away from your personal edge, and getting onto level, stable ground. Keep your mind and emotions calm. Take care of the whole ‘food, water and rest’ thing. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 However other people may be feeling, or whatever they might say or do, don’t let it affect how you feel about yourself. Another way to say that is: don’t take on other people’s stuff. You may be a Scorpio but you’re also a water sign, which makes you vulnerable to that kind of thing. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 The Moon is in your sign today and tomorrow, which usually means that your mood is buoyant and you feel like yourself. However, the sky right now is the season premiere of the Itchy and Scratchy Show, so you will need to make a conscious choice to keep things positive. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 How has your week been going? If you’ve managed to keep a handle on your situation, maintain your focus and don’t let your attention lapse. If you’ve been experiencing frustration, take the opportunity to disengage a little, and take your own counsel. Quiet yourself down, and listen. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 There seems to be a storm brewing, though this is an excellent moment to remember any form of spiritual or psychological training that you’ve acquired. If you can apply some basic methods for calming, inner reflection and getting perspective, you ‘ll get a whole different view of the show. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 A financial situation not nearly as bad as it may seem, though you will need to take thoughtful, considered and, most of all, well-timed action. There’s some static blowing through the astrology the next two days or so, which is the perfect time to develop options and a plan of action. is