Horoscope

Mercury Gives a Speech: Mercury recalls the very common fear of public speaking -- essentially, a fear of vulnerability -- made exponentially more intense by the number of people in the audience. To be vulnerable with one person is a step toward self-realization that will apply across the board. Change yourself and you change everything that follows from that point of origin.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)

An experience may be dreamy once, and the next time, it’s not the same at all, owing to any one of a dozen variables... which is why it always helps to temper expectations.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)

Your next opportunity is coming from an unexpected place. They have to hear about you first, though, so don’t be afraid to talk about what you’re up to.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20)

Once, you were angry about how you’d been wronged. But, wishing to grow, you didn’t rest in the bitterness. You kept going until the scene got so comically small in your rearview that you could not help but laugh at it.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Your body is designed to heal itself, and it will follow through with the potential of that design just as soon as you lift the stress off and let nature work.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

You know what it’s like to go through the motions of life all the while gazing distractedly inward. That is why, when you recognize this in others, your heart extends; your empathy augments; and you offer love.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 21)

You recognize that you’ve been gifted an extraordinary bestowal. You’d like to enjoy it awhile before you get down to the business of giving thanks for it. And in fact, your delight is the best sort of gratitude.

CANCER (June 22 to July 22)

Once upon a time, you gave a heart and then had to take it back, not because it was mistakenly given but because it was just time. Remembering this will help you with today’s judicious choice.

LEO (July 23 to August 22)

You like to go away long enough to miss what you have at home. Such things haven’t been as possible, but that has only made your plans for the future more daring. Oh, the buzzy fantasy of wanderlust dreams!

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)

Conversation can flow freely at times, but the important communication shouldn’t be left to chance. Give forethought to the important parts and how you’d like to structure it.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 23)

The dog doesn’t wish it was a cat. The cat does not wish it was a bird. The animals embrace their unique creaturehood, and so will you today, by doing something that only you could do.

SCORPIO (October 24 to November 21)

When asked, you’ll give your angle on things, though you’re also aware that many times, people ask questions not because they want answers but because they want to give their own opinion on the matter.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)

It feels good to be praised, but what feels better is to be engaged, challenged and chosen. You’re top tier as a playmate, and someone just keeps picking you.