Fanciful Mercury trine Neptune highlights the uniquely human tendency to make up stories. We do it for pleasure and out of necessity. We do it because our minds need to bridge the clashing facts with some kind narrative. We do it to make sense of our worlds and to explain ourselves to ourselves. May you enjoy and revel in this storied day.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Life isn’t a popularity contest, but if it were, you would win the day. You have what people are looking for and you’re willing to share it. A burden is eased. You’ll get a surge of self-control.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Like getting hooked on a song, or falling in love, some happenings are too quirky to explain. The explanation is unnecessary to those who already know, and ineffective to those who don’t.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Trust your instincts. It saves time. As you explore what captures your interest and quickly move past what doesn’t, your talent is honed. Your work becomes more infused with what is essentially you.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). A task has fallen through the cracks and the consequences for missing it have been largely unnoticeable. This is a gift! Now you can spend your time on things that make a difference.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll be in a position of leadership. Communication errors abound now, so keep your messages simple. The integrity you bring to your endeavors speaks louder than words ever could.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Feelings can be bossy. They want to be acted on, so they can come on strong. But feelings can also be fickle, unwise and selfishly motivated. Make your feelings prove their worthiness. Make them earn their way into action.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll test the relationship waters. You’re subtle and cool. You suggest things without directly stating them. Your implications get picked up by the socially savvy and missed sometimes too.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re too impatient to be slow and steady today. Besides, you feel like you’ve already taken that route and are ready for something more exciting. Take off running and you’ll get your wish.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The difference between the extraordinary and the ordinary is the “extra.” It’s why you do more than what’s expected of you until doing more is the new normal.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Relationships should be give-and-take. If you never seem to be on the receiving end, you have to wonder if you’re choosing people who are a good fit. Dedicate your energy where it will be appreciated.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). “Beauty rest” is real in the sense that the more energy you have, the more attractive you are. You’ll make adjustments to improve and protect your most valuable healing time — the time between sheets.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). As you decide how to engage with the world, not engaging is also a solid option. An unstimulating and distraction-free environment brings you peace, mental freedom and ultimately more creativity on the other side.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 18). What works on a small scale will make you money on a large scale. Funding is less important than a good plan. You’ll get help bringing things to the next level. Relationships contribute to your creativity. What used to baffle you will finally make sense and the clarity allows you to build something beautiful. Libra and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 50, 32, 17 and 28.
COSMIC QUESTION: “I love this song by Natasha Bedingfield called ‘Soulmate.’ In the song, Natasha wonders if there is a soulmate for everyone and why she’s still alone. I wonder that too. Turns out we are both born under the sign of Sagittarius. Is this a common problem for Sagittarius?”
Many people think there is one person on the planet who is a perfect match for them and that finding this person is the most important quest of their lives. I happen to think that these people are defining their soulmate in terms that are so limiting that it causes unhappiness — not to mention the writing of sad, beautiful songs. I challenge you to consider that there might be several soulmates for you, appropriate for different stages of your life. Sagittarius is the sign of the wanderer. You love adventure and excitement, and you often find it when you venture out of your comfort zone. You are drawn to love many different types of people and you see the similarities between you and someone who circumstantially would seem very different from you. Follow your sign’s natural inclinations to explore love and learn more about who you are in the process.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Owen Wilson will star in the upcoming Disney film based on the popular theme park ride, “Haunted Mansion”. The ghostly theme fits perfectly with Scorpio’s expertise as the sign of life, death and regeneration. Whether he’s doing the writing (“The Royal Tenenbaums”) or channeling his humongous charisma through acting (“Wedding Crashers”), Wilson is an unmistakable original.
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