Astrologer and Cut columnist Claire Comstock-Gay reads the stars as Madame Clairevoyant.
Miley Cyrus, a Sagittarius.
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Mercury and Venus align in Scorpio today, making it a good day for mending fences, deepening relationships, and simply enjoying each other’s company. Even — perhaps especially — if you’re the sort of person who usually prefers to keep your feelings to yourself, now is the time to express them, whether through your words or your actions. It’s easy to feel like you have to deal with your problems on your own, but if you make the effort to connect, you’ll be reminded that you aren’t alone after all.
Sometimes, it feels impossible to discuss sensitive topics with certain people in your life. No matter how much you care about each other, or how good your intentions are, there will always be subjects that seem to trigger an argument. But today, it might be the right time to finally dig into the topics you’ve been avoiding. It’ll be easier to express yourself in a way that others are able to hear — and easier, too, to take in their feelings without getting defensive. If you can keep an even keel, others will match your energy.
When people talk about the importance of “compromise,” it can seem like what they really mean is that everyone needs to resign themselves to constant, low-grade dissatisfaction — that if you want strong relationships, you have to be willing to sacrifice the things you care about. Today, though, remember that relationships don’t have to be zero-sum — it’s not about giving up the things that make you happy, but about thinking creatively to find solutions that genuinely work for everyone. You might not get exactly what you wanted, but you could get something even better.
For the most part, you’re able to get along with anyone. But there are exceptions to every rule, and even you occasionally encounter people who simply rub you the wrong way, who you can’t seem to communicate with. You’d be completely justified in deciding that trying to connect isn’t worth the headache and that you’ll just give them a wide berth. But today, it might be worth making one more attempt, especially if you work in the same field or share a social circle. It’s not always possible to find common ground, but right now, the chances are better than usual.
Whenever possible, you probably wait for someone else to make the first move. Once they share their feelings, you’ll happily return the favor; once they take a risk, you feel that you have permission to do the same. But when you’re always following others’ lead, you give up too much power over your own life. Today, the best thing you can do is take action when you feel like it — not only when someone else leads the way. If you’ve got something to express, then say it. You’ll be glad you did.
The longer you know somebody, the easier it is to imagine you know everything about them. You’ve been in each other’s lives for so long, and you’ve watched them navigate so many experiences, that you start to get bored, imagining there are no secrets left. Today, though, you might be surprised. Even the people you know best still contain mysteries, have thoughts and feelings they’ve never shared with you. If you spend some time in deep conversation, the relationship might feel new again, full of fresh possibilities.
When life is hard and the world is full of bad news, you might feel an obligation to behave seriously all the time. You worry that joking around will make it seem like you’re making light of other people’s problems; that having fun is an irresponsible use of your time. Really, though, the little moments of levity are necessary. They can bolster human connection, refill your cup, provide a much-needed morale boost. Today, don’t feel like you need to be solemn and earnest in order to be a good person. Your sense of humor is more necessary than you realize.
It’s understandable to take for granted that your friends know how much you love them. You’re such a steady presence in their lives, and you’ve told them before how much you value the relationship. Your devotion just seems obvious — at least, to you. Today, though, it might be worth making an extra effort to remind the people in your life that you care — whether by showing up in practical ways or telling them directly. You might not think you need to, but people’s emotions aren’t always rational, and right now, a little reassurance will go a long way.
You tend to be skeptical of any encouragement to be kind and gentle with yourself. To you, the world would be a better place if people were a little less forgiving of their own missteps, if they made a greater effort to recognize and then fix their flaws. But while being hard on yourself can seem like a necessary corrective, in reality, it only makes you feel brittle and defensive. If anything, it makes growth harder. Today, remember that it’s possible to be honest about your mistakes while still showing yourself some compassion.
In general, you find that being open and transparent makes life easier. Some might call you honest to a fault, but you’d still rather share too much than too little. But there are still some subjects too painful for you to talk about, some memories so embarrassing that you’d rather forget them completely. And you’re certainly entitled to your privacy, just like anyone else — but if there’s a part of you that suspects that it might be a relief to unburden yourself, today is a great day to open up.
You hold yourself to high standards — so you don’t think it’s unfair for you to hold others to high standards, either. And because of this, you end up dealing with less poor treatment than your friends who are more inclined to make excuses for others’ bad behavior. Today, just make sure that you’re staying open to the harmless quirks of other people’s personalities. You don’t have to make any allowances for genuine cruelty or selfishness, but being willing to accept a flaw or two could open the door to meaningful friendships.
You tend to be a bit suspicious of anyone who seems too charming — it makes you wonder what they’re hiding beneath their shiny exterior. That general skepticism has probably protected you more than once from people with bad intentions. But today, don’t assume that if a person is engaging and likable, they must be up to no good. Sometimes, that might be true, but there are also people who are exactly what they seem. You don’t have to let your guard down completely, but give new people a chance.
When you share your creativity with others only to have your ideas disregarded or mocked, it makes you less inclined to open up in the future and less trusting in general. But while this might seem like a good way to avoid embarrassment, it also cuts you off from necessary support and collaboration — and overall, the sense of isolation probably isn’t worth it. Today, especially, is a good day to take the risk of sharing your big ideas with the people in your life. They’ll probably be more receptive than you think.
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