12/06/2008
Mercury and Saturn stir up a little disharmony in the heavens. The interesting part is that they formed this very same configuration last year, and on the same day, too! You can make the most of the aspect by recalling an issue from a year back that still doesn't settle quite right with you, and deciding to work it out or let it go once and for all.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Self-acceptance isn't a problem for you now and in fact you could stand to be slightly tougher on yourself in some cases. You truly are capable of greatness. Ban mediocrity from your life in every area.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Shake and rattle your network. Ask for what you need. It's all whom you know. A friend could set you up sweetly with the right connection to get goods and services at a fraction of what you were planning to pay.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People are more interested in what you bring to the party than you thought they would be. Your success secret just may be that you see any gathering of minds as an opportunity to celebrate.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Though you're trying to blend in, as all power players do once in a while, you could still achieve something that amazes your cohorts. It's fine for you to enjoy the extra attention and you shouldn't feel so bashful about it!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Someone who made you feel special at one time might now be taking you for granted. The feelings you have about this will spur you to do your greatest work -- creatively, intellectually and practically.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (DECEMBER 6). Thrills are in store. You delight in a good puzzle or paradox and this year you solve one grand mystery after another. In January there's an opportunity to put your talents to excellent use. February, love relationships require you to take initiative and action. Attractive people come into your life in May. Gemini and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 44, 30, 7, 11 and 18.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are thoughtful. You think about the origin of things. You consider where the products you buy have come from and you also think about the roots of your feelings. You know the intention of your conversations with loved ones.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Pop quizzes aren't just for school children. Your friends and family will keep you on your toes. They want to know that you remember their requests. They need to believe that you don't tune out when they talk.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll get plenty of attention from someone you love, and you don't even have to work that hard for it. In fact, it seems like the less invested you are in this relationship, the better the other person treats you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You may think you need to have a heavy, meaningful talk with that person who has caused you so much confusion. However, it all gets delightfully cleared up with a speedy exchange and a few laughs.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're not satisfied by superficial things. However, you wisely take material signs as an indication of what's going on at a deeper level. Tonight, with your calm power you tame a wild one.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are many interesting leads to check out. You put out your feelers and strike gold every time. Though there is much that remains to be seen, it's safe to say that this really is your lucky day.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will be put on the spot. If you tell the absolute truth, you'll cover your own tracks, but you may hurt someone else. And if you say nothing, questions will keep coming at you. A wonderful distraction could save the day.
ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS : "Do you have any tips for coping with family over the holidays? My family is large -- 10 kids! We're all going to be at home this year and that's always great and horrible. There are always at least two people who can't stand each other at any given moment. I'm a Libra, so if there's anything I can't stand, it's disharmony. What can I do to make it go smoothly?"
As I say in my book, "Rock Your Stars," I like to think of family relationships as mandatory friendships -- friendships you make with people whom you may, on the surface, not have so much in common with. Except that you have spent most of your lives together. And perhaps share DNA. And in all probability you even smell alike. You know, people you have nothing in common with, except everything. As a Libra you're better off when you give up trying to make sure everyone is taken care of and revel in the par of the holiday that makes your heart soar. Officially, that's the religious part, right? Unofficially, it's all about the decorating. So get out your glitter glue and cookie cutters and holiday-ize to your heart's content! Your family will be much happier when you're happy, too.
