HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leo (Sep 23-Oct 22) Most of us can’t tickle ourselves. Since we have conscious control of our fingers, we know we can stop any time. Without the element of uncertainty, our squirm reflex doesn’t kick in. But I’m wondering if you might get a temporary exemption from this rule in the coming weeks. […]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leo (Sep 23-Oct 22) “It isn’t normal to know what we want,” said psychologist Abraham Maslow. “It is a rare and difficult psychological achievement.” He wasn’t referring to the question of what you want for dinner or the new shoes you plan to buy. He was talking about big, long-term yearnings: What you […]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22) Thank you for all the entertainment you’ve provided in the past 12 months, Libra. Since shortly before your birthday in 2015, you have taken lively and gallant actions to rewrite history. You have banished a pesky demon and repaired a hole in your soul. You’ve educated the most immature […]
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Escape confinement, Gemini
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22) Here’s my translation of a passage from the ancient Gospel of Thomas, a gnostic text about the teachings of Jesus: “If you do not awaken and develop the potential talents that lie within you, they will damage you. If you do awaken and develop the potential talents that lie […]
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Seduce a centaur, Pisces
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Caution: You may soon be exposed to outbreaks of peace, intelligence, and mutual admiration. Sweet satisfactions might erupt unexpectedly. Rousing connections could become almost routine, and useful revelations may proliferate. Are you prepared to fully accept this surge of grace? Or will you be suspicious of the chance to […]
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Explore new frontiers, Capricorn
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Is Big Bang the best term we can come up with to reference the beginning of the universe? It sounds violent and messy—like a random, accidental splatter. I would much prefer a term that suggests sublime elegance and playful power—language that would capture the awe and reverence I feel […]
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Work your cagey magic, Aries
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Play a joke on your nervous anxiety. Leap off the ground or whirl in a circle five times as you shout, “I am made of love!” Learn the words and melody to a new song that lifts your mood whenever you sing it. Visualize yourself going on an adventure […]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22) Suggested experiments: 1. Take a vow that from now on you won’t hide your beauty. 2. Strike a deal with your inner king or inner queen, guaranteeing that this regal part gets regular free expression. 3. Converse with your Future Self about how the two of you might collaborate […]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22) In my opinion, you need to bask in the glorious fury of at least one brainstorm—preferably multiple brainstorms— over the course of the next two weeks. What can you do to ensure that happens? How might you generate a flood of new ideas about how to live your life […]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22) Let’s assume, for the sake of fun argument, that you do indeed have a guardian angel. Even if you have steadfastly ignored this divine helper in the past, I’m asking you to strike up a close alliance in the coming weeks. If you need to engage in an elaborate […]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22) You’re not doing a baby chick a favour by helping it hatch. For the sake of its well-being, the bird needs to peck its way out of the egg. It’s got to exert all of its vigour and willpower in starting its new life. That’s a good metaphor for […]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22) Be alert for white feathers gliding on the wind. Before eating potato chips, examine each one to see if it bears a likeness of Rihanna or the Virgin Mary. Keep an eye out, too, for portents like robots wearing dreadlocked wigs or antique gold buttons lying in the gutter […]
