If it’s your birthday

MDoors are opening for you; yet, to go through them and receive the results, you need to be willing to endure unusual kinds of growth. The key word is willing; this is a voluntary thing that you do yourself, for yourself. You have the option to accept certain deep challenges, which will teach you to connect the notion of spirituality to all things, dark and light. You share a birthday with Florence Nightingale, Burt Bacharach, and Emilio Estevez. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 The Moon in your sign today and much of tomorrow will lead you into some bold adventures, and to meet some exciting, even brilliantly weird people. You have tremendous freedom; just make sure you know your boundaries. And if you’re doing anything potentially dangerous, stay sober. MAY 21-JUNE 20 You seem to be investing considerable energy into establishing common ground with someone; though, really, you need to find that ground with yourself. Yours is the sign of the twins. Either they get along, or they do not — and when they do, getting along with others is much easier. JUNE 21-JULY 22 If you’re going to take charge, do it in subtle ways, and make sure that part of your administration’s mandate is that everyone gets to have fun. This counts for work or for play. People are pleasure-seeking animals; and these days, many are bored and frustrated. Be an inspiration. JULY 23-AUG. 22 You’re something of a social mastermind these days. You might plan a spontaneous party — either Saturday or Sunday night will do, though the vibes will be different. Saturday would be more exciting with unexpected developments. Sunday should be wine and appetizers, but classy. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 You may be able to make some effective moves on a workrelated project this weekend. Think in terms of strategy, not taking action. Get your plans in order; do your homework; sleep on puzzling questions. The time for action would be when the Moon enters your sign in about nine days. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 In the end, a crisis about how you think your family feels about you is going to come down to sex. That is not obvious at the moment, and it will take most of the year to work out. However, you would make much progress by setting your own terms of desire, of consent and of happiness. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 The recent magnificent aspect between the Sun and Pluto means that doors are opening — of communication, of passion, and of creative expression. Try saying what’s on your mind; and if someone gets offended, try not giving a toss. The world must not be ruled by brittle, fearful people. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 The Moon is moving through your fellow fire sign Aries through most of the weekend, which will have you feeling like it’s a perfect spring day. However, take any unexpected developments on Sunday in stride, and keep on walking. Monday it’s a whole new game. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 Remember carefully what you learn this weekend and Wednesday, when Mars leaves your sign. The events of these few days will provide a vast resource of useful information that will come in handy in late August, and help you resolve certain issues once and for all. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 You may feel some anxiety or mental tension for the next few days as Mars moves through the last degrees of Capricorn. You will have a much clearer sense of what you’re actually feeling, thinking and wanting when Mars enters your sign on Wednesday, and much will be revealed. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 In many different ways, this time in your life is about turning over new leaves, and writing new chapters and even new volumes of your personal story. Just note, you’re the author. You set the theme, you describe and define the characters, and you write the ending. Remember.