Astrologer and Cut columnist Claire Comstock-Gay reads the stars as Madame Clairevoyant.
Dakota Fanning, a Taurus.
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With Mars and Uranus squaring off in Aquarius and Taurus, respectively, you might start feeling the urge to break rules and defy everyone’s expectations. This can be a powerful kind of energy; when you’re brave enough to choose an unconventional path, the whole world suddenly opens up. Just don’t get careless — doing things solely for the shock value won’t turn out well. Take risks if you want to, just be thoughtful about which ones are actually worth it.
Today, you might discover talents you didn’t know you had, surprising yourself and impressing everyone around you. This can only happen, though, if you’re willing to experiment, to test out new things and risk them not working out. You won’t be a whiz at everything you attempt, of course — and even if you are a natural, you’ll still have to put in the work to get better — but you’ll never know what you might be capable of unless you try, so don’t be scared to take the first step.
Unexpected changes are likely to feel stressful today, at least at first. You’ll be so focused on the ways that they disrupt your orderly life and interrupt your existing plans, that you won’t even notice the potential upsides. But while it’s not your responsibility to search for the silver lining in everything — some experiences are just frustrating, and there’s no way around it — do your best to do so right now. It’s possible that what seems at first like a setback might in fact be the best thing that could’ve happened.
You don’t think of yourself as the sort of person who’s set in your ways or afraid to let go of the past — you’re too open-minded and adventurous for that. But today you might get caught up in nostalgia, yearning for the way things used to be. Chances are, though, the past wasn’t actually as happy or as simple as you’re imagining, it just seems that way from a distance. Right now, the best thing you can do is stop looking backwards, and focus on what’s ahead of you instead.
You tend to gravitate toward people who seem trustworthy, who make you feel safe — you’d rather have friends who are consistently kind than who are flashy but unreliable. Today, though, that might not feel like enough: You still value compassion and generosity, but you also need a bit of excitement in your life. It might be a good time to take a risk on new people, particularly those who aren’t your usual type. Don’t let your guard down entirely, but give them a chance; it might change your life for the better.
You’re likely to feel more rebellious than ever, today, unwilling to be bullied or pushed around by anyone. If someone tries to tell you what to do, you’ll want to do the opposite, just to prove that you’re your own person. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing — the more you assert yourself, the freer and happier you’ll feel — just be prepared for a bit of drama. Others might not take kindly to your independence, but that doesn’t mean that you’re wrong.
If others encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone today, your first instinct might be to refuse. Things might not be perfect as they are, but that doesn’t mean you’re ready to toss out your routines and start from scratch. Try to remember that there’s plenty of middle ground between resisting change altogether, and turning your back on everything comforting and familiar in your life. A fresh start could be just what you need right now, but you’re still allowed to hold on to the things about your life that are working.
In general, you’ve got good judgment and can see most situations clearly; your friends know that they can trust your advice. Today, though, you might get sick of being so reasonable, so reliable. You don’t want people to write you off as somebody safe and dull; you want to keep people on their toes. Just don’t let your desire to surprise people lead you to throw your common sense away altogether: Try to find a healthy middle ground.
You’re probably in the mood to stir things up today — maybe because you’re genuinely ready to change your life, or maybe because you’re bored and you want to get a rise out of others. Just don’t be surprised if you discover that they have the same impulse right now — there’s a chance they may start behaving just as unpredictably as you. You aren’t the only one who gets restless, who needs a change every once in a while. Don’t write off the people around you; they might prove more interesting than you think.
Expect some disruptions to your routines today — it’s a near-certainty that something won’t go according to plan. It can be tempting to try to game out every possible outcome, preparing yourself for every eventuality, but really, that’s probably just a waste of your time. It’s not that you shouldn’t worry, just that you deserve to have a little more faith in yourself. There’s no way to know exactly what will happen next, but with your ability to think on your feet, you’ll be able to deal with whatever comes your way.
Sometimes, you get the impression that everyone around you is trying too hard to be quirky and interesting. Rather than expressing themselves authentically, they seem to be putting on a performance, and you wish they’d just be themselves. Today, though, try to give others the benefit of the doubt. There’s no reason to think people aren’t being genuine, even if they’re personally a bit irritating to you — and by being more accepting of others’ eccentricities, you’ll create more space for your own uniqueness to shine through, too.
When other people try to hold you back, it’s easy enough just to ignore them. You know that nobody else gets to tell you who you are or how you should live. It’s not so simple, though, when you’re the one getting in your own way, when it’s your own fears and insecurities that are preventing you from going after what you want most. So today, do your best to push back. You’re good at rebelling against others when they try to boss you around; now it’s time to do the same with your own inner critic.
Your emotional world might change significantly today: New information could alter how you see the people in your life, or new experiences could transform the way you see yourself. But even if you feel completely different than you did yesterday, others aren’t likely to pick up on the changes in you: From the outside, you look just the same. This might be frustrating — you want others to validate how much you’ve been through — but don’t worry. Your growth might not be apparent to others yet, but that doesn’t make it any less real.
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