Don’t be too serious. Set up an intimate
gathering or spoil the kids with fun
and games. GROW: Become the best
person you can be by practicing
self-kindness. If you make a few
mistakes along the way, who cares?GEMINI
GET TO THE CORE
May 21 to June 20
DIG DEEPER: Finding common ground
with loved ones may provide much-
needed solace. You often try to remain
above the fray, but recent events at
home demand that you to go all in! BE
SWEET: Whispering gentle encourage-
ment to a special someone could lead
to a deeper connection. PARTNER UP:
Realize the power of cooperation. You’ll
have plenty of suitors if you speak
honestly from your soul.CANCER
HEAL THE WORLD
June 21 to July 22
DISCOVER YOUR TRIBE: Appreciate
your extended family. JOIN FORCES:
Cherish similarities with our brothers
and sisters. Working with them might
make you better than you could ever
imagine. COMMUNICATE: Say what’s in
your heart. There’s a writer or an orator
in you dying to share your story.LEO
VALUE THE DETAILS
July 23 to August 22
KEEP TABS: Focus on personal
spending and how it contributes
to your overall worth. TAKE A CHANCE:
If you’re scared of money, you
won’t make money. Risk a few bucks on
well-thought-out investments. BE
MINDFUL: Consider who surrounds
you daily. Disingenuous folks do
you no favors. Just one close partner
is enough to support you. ºAQ U A R I U S
OPEN YOUR MIND
January 20 to February 18
CLAIM IT: Allow a significant other or
business partner to guide you. Give-and-
take always brings balance and fosters
mutual respect. FEEL IT: Determining
who’s real and who’s fake may be
difficult, but continue to pour your
support into others. WIN: Someone in
power has recognized your potential,
leading to openings in your field. It’s
about time they know your name!
PISCES
SHIFT GEARS
February 19 to March 20
GET ORGANIZED: To be more
productive, make a daily schedule.
SHOW UP: Notice what your partner
may be stressing over. Others may not
be as strong as you think, so how can
you assist them? LOOK OUT: You’ve had
trouble seeing acquaintances clearly,
and others’ jealousy may come as a
surprise. Instead of playing the victim,
politely call them out on their nonsense.
ARIES
BE ACCOUNTABLE
March 21 to April 19
WAKE UP: Learn the art of follow-
through. DON’T WAIT: Slow down
long enough to visit a doctor so
you can determine the origin of that
small ache you’ve been ignoring.
Bring a friend if you’re low-key-
anxious. JUST FLOW: Implement an
agenda to help life run more easily.
TAURUS
TRY A LI’L TENDERNESS
April 20 to May 20
GET ROMANTIC: Rely on the sweet
language of love to smooth over any
rough edges. Invite your honey to enjoy
your favorite pastime. LET LOOSE:
Horoscope by astrological intuit Sonja Marie (wordlifeastrology.com).
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