Astrologer and Cut columnist Claire Comstock-Gay reads the stars as Madame Clairevoyant.
FKA Twigs, a Capricorn.
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Today, Venus in Capricorn joins forces first with Saturn in Pisces, then with Uranus in Taurus, to bolster your courage while preserving your good judgment. This could be a good time to listen to the instincts encouraging you to make bold and unexpected moves, because with Saturn’s influence, you’re unlikely to do anything foolish. Sometimes, the wisest course of action will seem strange to others, but that doesn’t mean it’s not the right thing for you in this moment.
Sometimes, it feels like life only happens to you, like you’re so busy reacting to problems and putting out fires and you never get a chance to actively make decisions about what you’ll do next. To an extent, this is unavoidable — you’re not in control of the whole universe, and there will always be circumstances outside of your control that you have to deal with — but today is a good day for stepping back from all of the little day-to-day problems, and make sure that in the big picture, you’re heading in a direction you feel good about.
When you’re afraid of being lonely, it can cause you to settle for poor treatment, for relationships with people you don’t particularly like or even respect. You tell yourself that nobody’s perfect, and you’re unlikely to find anyone better, so you might as well settle for what you’ve got. But today, this could start to feel unbearable. As much as you might try to convince yourself that what you have is enough, deep down, you know better; have the courage to hold out for what you actually want.
You know that, given the chance, you could achieve amazing things. You’re smart and creative and brave, and you have no doubt that if you decided to commit to a big goal, or learn a difficult new skill, you would pull it off. Sometimes, simply knowing that you could do anything is enough for you — but today, just knowing that you have potential will no longer be satisfying. Now is the time to actually take action, to make a plan and start seeing it through, to use your gifts in a tangible way.
The more chaotic the world gets, the more important it feels to make only safe and reasonable choices. If you could completely avoid all risks, you would; as it is, you try to minimize them. Today, though, remember that some risk is necessary — at least, it is if you want to live a purposeful life. Right now, especially, it’s better to put yourself out there for the sake of what you believe in, than to hang back out of fear, missing out on opportunities to grow as a person or to make a difference in the world.
When the people in your life don’t show affection in the way you’d prefer, or don’t give you the attention you want, it’s easy to imagine that they’re doing so on purpose, to spite you. From your perspective, you’ve made your needs and desires absolutely clear, so there’s no reason but sheer orneriness that your friends wouldn’t deliver. But try to have a little more generosity for others, today. They might not understand your needs as clearly as you think, or they might simply be preoccupied by other, more pressing issues right now. Don’t assume the worst.
It’s embarrassing to give someone the benefit of the doubt, only to then be taken advantage of. It makes you want to put your walls back up, to stop being so generous and open-minded with anyone who hasn’t already earned your trust. But ultimately, when you close yourself off to connection, the person who suffers the most is you. Although you’ve been treated badly by some people in the past, that doesn’t mean it’s not still worth trying to forge new relationships as you move forward.
It can feel as though your hard work doesn’t count until someone else notices it. You aren’t necessarily looking for praise or validation, and you don’t need major accolades — you just need to know that your efforts aren’t disappearing into the void. Today, though, the most important tasks are also likely to be the most thankless, least glamorous ones. You won’t necessarily get any attention for doing them, but you’ll know you’ve made a difference, and that can be enough.
As much as possible, you like to make solid plans before taking on new projects or jumping into unfamiliar situations. You’re aware that acting rashly, without knowing what you’re doing, can easily end up making everything worse. Just remember that it’s not always possible to have a clear plan before you get started. Today especially, it might be necessary to get started before you feel ready. You have good judgment and you know how to think on your feet; trust that you’ll figure things out as you go.
You have the charm and the social skills to get along with practically anyone — but that doesn’t mean that making yourself likeable is always the best strategy. Sometimes, it’s better to stand by your principles, even if you come across as stubborn or disagreeable. The right people will respect your integrity, and you’ll feel good for standing up for what you believe in. Others might just find your determination irritating, but that doesn’t need to be your problem, just as being universally loved doesn’t need to be your goal.
You aren’t someone who likes to think out loud. You find it vaguely embarrassing to share half-baked ideas, and you worry people will judge you for sharing thoughts that are still messy and unrefined. But today, try not to be overly cautious about sharing ideas or creative projects that are still works in progress. Your friends won’t expect perfection, and talking things through with them could lead to a breakthrough you’d never have arrived at on your own.
Be ready for unexpected changes and reversals, today — but don’t imagine that you need to be the one to instigate them. The world is unpredictable enough as it is, and right now, the best thing you can do is to navigate any changes with integrity, perspective, and clarity on your own values. If you try to initiate new plans — especially if you’re rushing — you might make costly mistakes, but if you focus on responding thoughtfully to any problems that come your way, you’ll do just fine.
It can feel deeply embarrassing when others see you making an effort. You want to come across as relaxed and confident, someone who’s naturally good at whatever you try — not some overly earnest tryhard. But today, playing it cool will just hold you back, and it won’t even win you the approval you’re looking for. If you really want something, you might as well let it show; people are more likely to respect your hard work, and potentially help you out, than look down on you for trying.
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