Horoscope

Mercury and the Cricket Moon: Among the tiniest ears of the animal kingdom are those of a cricket, which happen to very conveniently situated under their knees. A group of chirping crickets is called an orchestra, and maybe to a hungry frog they sound as sweet as one. Gemini moon trine communicative Mercury blurs the tones between good and bad noise.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)

The things that once motivated you will no longer work because you’re a different person than you were back then. Have some fun finding your new motivation. Expose yourself to possibly exciting prospects to see what works.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)

One reason people enjoy aberrant behavior is because we all sense that we have the potential to behave in surprising and baffling ways. You won’t be too quick to judge today’s circumstance.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20)

Don’t underestimate the power of your body to inform and assist you. Try new health methods, postures and activities. When you move differently, you’ll think differently.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Whether the universe is as infinitely small as it is infinitely big is a matter of debate. You’ll be answering your own questions of scale, figuring out what size of life feels comfortable and enlarging it just a bit from there.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

There’s a personal victory happening in your world. Things are coming together that mean something to you, though others might not understand. And anyway, you don’t have to share. Some things are sweeter kept under wraps.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 21)

The struggle is real, but only as real as you want to make it. There’s also the option to drop the fight and go with the thing that offers you no resistance. Neither is better, they are just two different journeys with different lessons.

CANCER (June 22 to July 22)

You’re allowed to trust, like and love whomever you do. Those in authority may prefer you to have different alliances but that doesn’t mean you will or should or, in some cases, could even if you wanted to.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

There has to be something in this for you. Find out what that is and your day goes a lot easier. What used to be challenging becomes much more palatable when you find your “why.”

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

This is a mighty fine time to start a good habit. Things you do will have a cumulative effect. Your energy three days from now will depend a lot on how you conduct yourself today.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 23)

Unexpected responsibilities and opportunities will appear over the next three days, so it’s better not to make plans and promises now. Leave things loosely scheduled so you can be flexible.

SCORPIO (October 24 to November 21)

As a teacher, guide and example, you take the success or failure of others both seriously and personally. Today will be a proud day for you and those you’ve helped.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)

You’re not sure what you need more -- rest or inspiration, food or fasting, attention or the fire that builds from knowing that you are on your own. Don’t worry; life will give you just what you need. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 20). This solar return begins with the sweet relief of a cosmic exhale -- old energy out, tension melting away and a readiness for the bright new future. The exchange between people of different generations is featured. You’ll benefit financially and otherwise from sharing knowledge and resources. Honors come in May. Libra and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 20, 14, 33 and 19.