If it’s your birthday

Look for the narrow opening, the unlikely advantage, the odd timing or the opportunity that you might otherwise miss. It may be looking right at you, and you may have overlooked it several times. That’s the portal to the next phase of your life; indeed, to a way of life. It’s not merely that ‘things work out’, but rather that they do so because you’re cooperating fully. You share a birthday with Gene Roddenberry, Kyra Sedgwick and Nate Dogg. MAY 21-JUNE 20 Seemingly small investments in your healing process can pay substantial dividends. You may be a little extra honest with yourself about what you really need today, and you can be responsive to that calling. Pay attention to what seems to happen by pure chance or serendipity. JUNE 21-JULY 22 Small discoveries can teach you a lot. Observing yourself in seemingly routine moments can reveal the changes you need to make, and point you on a path of healing and awakening. Be vigilant the next few days and life will offer you many precious lessons and brilliant ideas. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 When you’re coordinating others, you must be sensitive to all views, particularly the ones you don’t agree with. Those who are annoying, irritating or disruptive can be potent messengers, and while they have to be managed, you will benefit from listening to their ideas; edit to suit your needs. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 If you tune into your feelings today, you’ll make a discovery that’s inaccessible through ordinary conversation or even by logic. If you feel a little jolt of awareness about something, an idea what to do or even a moment of regret, pause and pay attention to what that’s telling you. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 You have big plans, though you must factor in the needs of a partner or lover. That doesn’t mean altering your overall scheme, though it does mean listening and being sensitive to the needs of someone who cares about you and may depend on you. A little listening will go a long way. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 If the conversation with a partner or loved one takes an unexpected turn, go with the flow. A disruption or jolt could be the thing you need to bring the discussion to a fully honest level. This counts for double where sex or money is concerned. Being real has its rewards. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 Some of your most important relationships involve the work that you do. People tend to put these relationships second to their romantic involvements, though for you, they are equally vital; and you tend to care deeply about your coworkers or employees. Take care of them. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 If you get a spontaneous idea for either a creative project or a financial maneuver, it’s probably the right thing. You’ll want to test it out for a while first, and develop it into something more evolved. Yet the seed at the core is going to remain essentially the same.