IN THE STARS

ARIES

You don’t set out to be original, but you’re working with something other than what was available in the example. Using different ingredients and techniques yields unique results.

TAURUS

You could dismantle a thorny challenge by untangling one vine at a time, or you could do it like the gardeners, not bothering to pick anything apart. You’ll make quick work of this.

GEMINI

They say “Work smarter, not harder,” though we can only work to the level of intelligence we have. It’s not about working smarter; it’s about being smarter.

Take time off of work to read and develop skills.

CANCER

It will be better to err on the side of assertiveness. If you don’t get the response you hoped for, at least you’ll feel good about speaking the truth and giving everyone a chance to know and participate in your reality.

LEO

People run, but really there’s no way to avoid it. Pain is as entwined with existence as breathing. Accepting this inevitability makes pain-free times, such as you’ll have today, all the sweeter.

VIRGO

The thing about blame is that it’s only one of many ways to package an outcome. Forget about blame. There is only what happened, and various ways for it to not happen again.

LIBRA

You are not sure what you want from someone, but you’re pretty sure it’s not what you’re getting today. This is worth thinking over. Give it a brainstorm today. What is your fantasy outcome?

SCORPIO

Can there be peace without understanding? Of course! Sometimes peace is accepting what is, whether or not you get it. Consider giving up the need to process every bit of information, at least right now.

SAGITTARIUS

There are many ineffective ways to handle fear, which include ignoring it, running from it or letting it stop you. The proper way is to accept fear so you can harness it and make it work for you.

CAPRICORN

It’s like your heart is a searchlight, scanning for the heart that reflects back a kindred glow. You’ll illuminate other things along the way, though it’s best to keep moving until you alight on what you were looking for.

AQUARIUS

It’s amazing what you can solve when you put your mind to it. Don’t even think about backing down from the wildly divergent problems, because they will be the stage from which you shine brightest.

PISCES

Those who believe that the universe speaks in mocking laughter may be selling themselves short with such cynicism. As for you, life seems to be, at this time, respecting many of your plans.