Astrologer and Cut columnist Claire Comstock-Gay reads the stars as Madame Clairevoyant.
SZA, a Scorpio.
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This morning, Mars and Pluto (in Sagittarius and Aquarius, respectively) give you the confidence boost you need to stop overthinking everything. It’s easy to tie yourself into knots worrying that you’ll make a mistake or do something embarrassing — but while that’s always a possibility, you probably don’t need to fret so much. You have common sense and the ability to think on your feet; even if you mess up, you’ll figure out how to make it right. Then in the late afternoon, Venus enters passionate and perceptive Scorpio. For the rest of this month, shallow conversations and casual connections won’t satisfy you — just remember that if you want people to share their deepest thoughts and feelings, you need to be ready to reciprocate.
You’ve been working hard lately, and you might feel a bit overprotective of the projects you’ve been investing your time and energy in. You don’t want others taking your ideas, running with them, and getting all the credit; it’s important to you that your contributions are adequately recognized. But while there’s nothing wrong with wanting the acknowledgement you deserve, focusing too much on it will just get in the way of meaningful collaboration. Now is a time to share your ideas freely so that others can build on them — and to build on the ideas that others have shared with you, too.
Your feelings can be intense, but you try to be mindful of how and when you let them show, since you know that some people can be put off by big displays of emotion. You understand that working well with others means paying attention to how you’re coming across. Today, though, don’t put too much energy into trying to appear cool and collected. It’s not your responsibility to be conciliatory all the time or to water down your strong opinions. If you stop trying to appease everyone around you, some might like you less — but plenty of others will like you more.
Sometimes, you just don’t have the energy to argue. You might disagree with what a friend is saying, or you might possess valuable knowledge that could add nuance to the discussion, but you’d rather not make waves. Today, though, trying to avoid all conflict will only lead to missed opportunities. A little bit of social friction isn’t necessarily a bad thing; right now, especially, it can generate fresh energy and new ideas. Acknowledging your differences of opinion and taking them seriously could prove transformative.
Lately, the people around you seem to be constantly offering their advice on how to be more productive, or more organized, or more effective. And while they probably mean well, it’s hard not to take it as criticism. Today, don’t be too stubborn to take advice if it’s actually helpful — but at the same time, remember that you’re allowed to stick to your own strategies, even if there are “better” options out there. You aren’t obligated to aim for maximum efficiency in all things; if you enjoy doing things a certain way, that can be reason enough to keep at it.
You recognize the value of collaboration, at least in theory, and you genuinely enjoy working alongside others. But at the same time, there’s a part of you that wishes you didn’t have to share the credit. You can’t help but imagine how good it would feel to be the first, the best, the person who singlehandedly overcame all the odds. Today, though, attempting to accomplish big tasks on your own will just end up holding you back. You’ll see the most growth when you stop trying to be different and better than everyone else.
Some people will always react negatively when you stand up for yourself. Even if you’re polite and conciliatory, they’ll still act like you’re being hostile; you can make the most reasonable requests imaginable, and they’ll still treat you like you’re asking for too much. Today, just try to be aware of this dynamic, so that you don’t waste your energy on people who will never give you a fair chance. If others are uncomfortable when you advocate for your own needs, that’s their problem, not yours.
You’re usually good at staying focused, even when you don’t feel particularly inspired. Today, though, you’re likely to struggle with the tasks that you don’t actually care about; no matter how hard you try to do the things you “should,” some part of you will rebel. So instead of pushing against your natural inclinations, you might be better off working with them. While there are times when it’s important to stay disciplined, a looser approach will probably serve you better now. You’ve got plenty of energy and ideas; you just need to find the right way to channel them.
It’s normal to wish you had more time, more resources, more support — and even to feel a bit resentful, sometimes, when you think about how different life would be if you didn’t have to work so hard. But when you let the resentment take root too deeply, the person it hurts most is you. Today, try to turn your focus away from all that you think you lack and toward the things you have. You’re smart and resourceful, and now is an ideal time to make the most of what you’ve got.
You’re good at coming up with big, exciting plans, but not always as good at executing them — not because you’re scared of failure or reluctant to put in the effort, but simply because you get restless. New ideas capture your attention, making whatever you’re currently working on seem dull in comparison. Today, though, even if your imagination starts to wander, the best thing you can do is stay the course. You’ve got plenty of strength and determination, but when you’re constantly jumping between different goals, you never get a chance to use it. So right now, see what happens if you choose to commit.
It’s incredibly frustrating to know that no amount of hard work or thoughtful planning will be enough to guarantee you the results you want. Sometimes, things might work out your way, but other times, you get unexpectedly derailed or other people’s efforts end up obstructing yours. Part of you might be tempted to give up; what’s the point of working so hard if you run the risk of failure anyway? But today, try to have faith that it’s always worth trying anyway. You might not get what you wanted, but the effort won’t be wasted.
You’ve felt a bit stuck lately: Whether you’re held back by practical hurdles or emotional ones, something is preventing you from living the life you truly want. Today, though, you might get a burst of new energy, and your fears and self-doubt could temporarily abate. Right now, it feels suddenly possible to be brave, to make changes, to tackle the projects that seemed impossible just yesterday. This energy probably won’t last forever — eventually, you’ll have to start relying on discipline and determination — so make the most of it while it’s here.
You know that nobody’s perfect and everyone has their unfavorable traits and embarrassing quirks — but even so, you wish you could erase yours. At the very least, you wish you could hide them from everyone else; it’s one thing for you to be aware of your faults, but it’s unbearable to think that others can see them. Today, though, you might find that it’s not actually so bad to be appreciated for your full, imperfect self. You put so much pressure on yourself to appear flawless, but your friends don’t have the same expectations.
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