hhd@get.creators.com (Holiday Mathis)
This human existence is, to a great extent, a symbolic experience. As a society, we agree on what things mean to a large extent, though each individual also has their own symbolic language. This is worth touching in on today as the sun moves from theatrical Leo to the more personal and introverted realm of Virgo.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You already know what you like, so do something else. Better to find out that you have a great range of likes than to narrow your scope and be stuck trying to satisfy niche preferences.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The spotlight is on someone near and this comes as a comfort because you shine when playing a supporting role. You’ll observe and note what to do and what not to do when it’s your turn.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s mighty fine when the thing that feels good actually is good, though it won’t always be the case today. The thing that feels good is a cheap shortcut, and you’ll be much better off in the long run choosing the hard thing.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Human perception (and indeed, survival) depends on filtering out more than what we let into our awareness. You may be noticing a lot more than the others. Try not to hold it against them.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s going well. It doesn’t mean that all the lights are green or that the journey is comfortable, cool and frustration-free. It just means that you are actually getting somewhere.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When you know where you want to go but not how to get there, don’t worry. You’ll figure it out. If you don’t know where to go, then wait until you get an idea. Better to sit and conserve your energy than to aimlessly wander.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Most of the offers that come from the world of commerce aren’t even worth the time it takes to read the small print. Navigate via intuition and the advice of trusted friends.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The remedy to get past fear and discomfort is to do the very thing you would most want to avoid. You don’t have to do it a lot though because once or twice will get you over things quite nicely today.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Parent/child relationships are often found between unrelated people. A degree of enlightenment will come with noticing how your relationship with a loved one reflects the bond you share with a parent.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your heart is so lusciously light today, it will interfere with the laws of gravity. The people around you will be quick to laugh and buoyant as though walking on the moon.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are a deft charmer when you want to be. Today, you’ll be drawn to cut your skills on a hard audience. If anyone can make these people smile, it’s you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Like the water that is your sign’s element, you can be soft, soothing and seductive, or you can be as dangerous as the mighty crashing wave. Woe to the one who underestimates your power to change.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 22). Your projects do not have to be lucrative for you to consider them a success, and yet you’ll have the pleasure of many different beneficial outcomes flowing from your work, including financial gain. Young and inexperienced people will follow your lead and be better for it. New relationships start the year off with style. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 7, 38 and 1.
ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: “I noticed sometimes you write in your column that one planet squares another planet. What exactly does this mean? Is it unlucky?”
Not necessarily, although it represents a more challenging path than some of the other notable aspects. Astrologers say two planets are “squaring one another” when they are at 90-degree angles in the zodiacal wheel. Squares are symbols of growth, initial strain followed by success, long-standing conflicts and ambition. Although “squares” create stress, they are the catalysts for change and produce action.
“I am an Aries and my mother is a Taurus. What are our official birthstones?”
The birthstone for Taurus is sapphire. This blue stone protects Taurus from treachery and deceit. It acts as a safeguard against lies, dirty deals and theft. It is usually worn as jewelry but can also be very effective when placed under Taurus’ sleeping pillow. The stone for Aries is a bloodstone. This stone is green, often covered with red specks. Bloodstone received its title because great Roman warriors wore it in battle. It’s offerings of courage, aggression and loyalty make it a suitable adornment for any person seeking a jolt of confidence, and Aries natives receive the most benefit.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Though some babies born today will be Leos and others will be Virgo, in the year Kristen Wiig was born, the sun was in Leo on Aug. 22, and Mercury (communication) was in this entertaining, playful sign as well. Look for Wiig as Cheetah in “Wonder Woman 1984” followed by the Christmas movie based on the popular Matt Haig novel “A Boy Called Christmas.”
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