If it’s your birthday

Happy birthday, elegant authority! You are the patron saint of refinement and capability, gifted leader of your field. As the voice of reality, many seek your wisdom, although living in your skin becomes painful when your dreams aren’t honored. Your happiest, most carefree years come in the last third of your life. This year, Jupiter brings you your greatest success and accolades since 2004, while ruler Saturn completes his healing of your past so deeper love can fill you. MARCH 21-APRIL 19 You’ve shown a lot of personal strength this past week. You’ll need to remind yourself how strong you’ve become. Someone is trying to knock you off your high horse. You’re un-stoppable today and if you stay true to your course, you’ll gallop into the New Year as a champion. APRIL 20-MAY 20 It’s taken incredible mental power to pull it off, but you succeeded. You’ve corralled most of the family. It’s been a long time since all of them were gathered together. They may not realize how much they need each other. But you do. Today, sit back and watch all your hard work pay off. MAY 21-JUNE 20 Time spent with your family doesn’t have to be agony. It’s all a mind-set. Remind yourself how far you’ve come. You’re not powerless, nor helpless anymore. Cherish all of the survival tricks you’ve picked up on your journey. Utilize them instead of falling into over indulgence with glasses and plates of plenty. JUNE 21-JULY 22 The holidays are almost over and you’ve maintained an upright position for most of it. Give yourself a round of applause. Somehow you’ve learned to harness the inner power of your will. A mistake is about to make contact with you before the New Year. Do not be derided. Independence serves you well. JULY 23-AUG. 22 Love is the most precious of gifts. This season you’ve been gathering around you all of those that are most precious to you. Why the change of heart? Explore the why behind the recent paradigm shift and be mindful of your health as you prepare for the New Year. Over-exertion will lead to illness. AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 This holiday season, a loved one has become distant, be it through miles or the distance that grows between two hearts no longer beating in syncopation. All is not lost. Take the right steps to correct this growing gulf. If you’re brave enough to show some vulnerability, express how you’re really feeling. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 Practicality has kept you afloat this season and there was a lot you had to juggle. To really enjoy the festivities ahead you might have to allow yourself to soften your gaze. Give in to the opportunity for whimsy and flights of fancy. Leaving your comfort zone can only bolster personal growth. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 If things have seemed to settle down, it’s an illusion. There’s a mountain of work that you will need to scale in the upcoming year. If possible, tear yourself away from your friends and family today and take time to map out a new strategy. Success will be yours if you prepare. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 Everyone celebrating in close proximity is a powder keg. Differing politics lead to a clash. Do not let anyone make you feel small for your beliefs. You’ve cultivated a private garden of virtues that you hold dear. No one tramples it unless you let them. A smile and a quick exit works wonders. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 A family member who you once found pleasant has become quite a force of negativity. Do not take the bait if confronted. If you lead with love and patience, secrets will be unearthed that will change the dynamics of your relationship. There are no bad apples, just bruised ones needing a healing touch. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 Tis the holidays and everything seems to have slowed down or stopped completely. Shops and restaurants are closed, but that doesn’t mean you need to sit there vacant too. Instead of falling into lounge mode, force yourself to be productive today. There’s a home repair that could use your attention. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 The spirit of giving is in the air, but you’ve been secretly stingy with your affections. You are used to having to safeguard your heart even in front of family. However, there is a loved one aching to be let in. You’re strong enough now to allow someone entry. Be bold, you are magnificent.