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Anger is a secondary emotion, usually rooted in fear. The ego likes anger for that puffed-up feeling it lends, like an air bag inflating in a flash to protect from impact. But what if there is no impact? The air bag going off unnecessarily offers its own kind of harm. The sun/Mercury conjunction suggests the empowerment of slow, deliberate breath.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The people close to you should have your best interests at heart. As for those competitive “friends” who secretly wish you weren’t as great as you are – they may still have a place in your life, but it’s not in the inner circle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). One cannot grow and still hang on to the same old negativity. Because you love your own development, you drop anything that smacks of pride or petty grievances, and with lightness of heart, you move forward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve learned the subtle signals your loved ones give when something is bothering them. You’ll gently tease out the story in just the manner that cracks open the trouble, airing it to the daylight.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s a sister, or a sisterlike person, in your midst who needs what you can give. If you give it, you might never be repaid, at least not directly, and yet you will also be richer for having offered this kindness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You know how to impress the others, but it’s a hollow win. It’s far better to impress yourself, and if you happen to pick up any accolades along the way, you’ll consider it a bonus.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When they come to you with questions you can answer, it feels good to be able to help. When they come to you with questions you can’t answer, it gives you ideas about what to learn next.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re just following your curiosity and doing your job, but you end up growing your expertise in the process, and your influence naturally expands. With increasing power comes increasing responsibility.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s happened before that you got what you wanted and then were somehow vaguely unsatisfied. This time, you’ll question your wants and get to the bottom of why you want it, which helps your chances of a fortifying outcome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Intentionally focus on what there is to be happy about. To appreciate and enjoy where you’re at is more than just a good practice; it’s a tool that keeps you connected to the best parts of your humanity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Most judgments are made so quickly you hardly know you are making them. It takes self-awareness (and gives good fortune) to pause before solidifying your stance and ask more questions before rendering a decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Everyone is looking for that person who makes them feel more alive. But today, that heart quickening comes not through a person but through a situation that calls out the best that’s inside you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It is said that one cannot mourn a thing that was never possessed. This adage only holds for those with lesser imaginations than you. You can so fully embody a dream that to celebrate or mourn it also follows naturally.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 18). The year is characterized by rhapsodic living and fervent love. Your enthusiasm for little and big things alike will continue to attract people who prove your theory: Life is juicy and sweet. You bring substance and hard work with the aim of sharing the good stuff, and angels meet you at the juncture with just what you need. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 11, 30, 21 and 17.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Last week, Venus came home to Taurus and got her palace ready to start entertaining guests. This week brings two, first Mercury and then the sun. Speaking of two, here are two separate concepts to consider during Venus’ time in Taurus. 1) How much you like a person. 2) How you feel about yourself when you’re around a person. These separate concepts have a way of smashing together and becoming enmeshed.

It is entirely possible to be more attracted to how much someone likes you and how good they make you feel than you are to the actual person, a dynamic to be wary of, as it’s not exactly ideal or sustainable. It is not too much to ask that both boxes be checked – that someone you admire, share values with and enjoy being around also happens to make you feel like a superstar. As we move into the Taurus season this week, what would it take for you to adopt this as your new standard?

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