In the early 20th century, boxing was popular, and the public fascination brought us terms such as, “Throw in the towel,” “Have someone in your corner” and “punch-drunk,” the latter describing boxers who’d taken too many hits to the head. Today’s dazed energy of excitement and exhaustion comes courtesy of a Martian sign change, just before the warrior planet steps into the ring with Uranus.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Honesty is your calling card. What you speak, write and do resonates with truth and impacts people far outside of your circle. Words spoken from integrity ripple through conversations you’ll never hear, inspiring others.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Feeling comfortable is a sign of real confidence. But you don’t need real confidence to handle the situation you’re in. Fake confidence will do just fine, and yes, it feels very uncomfortable. For now, it’s the most right feeling in the world.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You help people. The giver deserves help, too. The frustration you feel isn’t entitlement; it’s your life-force demanding evolution. It’s a healthy sign. The part of you that’s yelling “enough” is the part that still believes you can be free.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Ask for feedback. Trusted friends and expert counsel will gladly provide it. Outside perspectives will offer insights you might have missed. This is what makes the difference between an offering that gets takers and one that falls flat.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Logistics will take care of themselves because you’re getting the energy right. You’re kind, present and generous. You intend to enjoy people, to see them and gift them with good vibes. The task at hand is met with cooperation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Not everyone needs the same kind of love. What feels good to one feels smothering or awkward to another. Your empathy is flexible. You sense what people need, or you ask them so you can love the way they’ll actually feel it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your state of mind matters more than your technique. No matter what you’re doing — writing, working, caregiving, creating — the attitude you bring shapes how everything unfolds. The “how” of your heart outweighs the “how” of your plan.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Once again, your success blossoms from emotional intelligence. You have plenty of it. You’ll read the room and sense who’s open and who still needs more social proof, warmth or trust in order to form a connection.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Words are wrapping paper — something to be stripped away to see what’s really being presented. Requests won’t be the literal equivalent of the words used to ask, but at least it’s not hard to interpret the true meaning.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). This isn’t your mess. However chaotic the scene is, take heart in the fact that most of it doesn’t need your reaction. Judgment or intervention will change nothing, so don’t bother. You’ll do more good by simply staying centered in yourself.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re getting to the bottom of something. The facts won’t make sense until you understand the overall story or context. Stay observant, let things unfold, and don’t mistake fragments for truth until you can see the whole picture.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Significance isn’t measured by a scale. You don’t need to do something grand or public to make a difference. A simple gesture of kindness, patience or encouragement counts, even if it’s just lifting the corners of your mouth into a smile. You’ll shift the emotional weather around you.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 4). Welcome to your Year of Emotional Fluency. The way you can stay calm in complexity, curious in confusion and kind in chaos is remarkable, and it will bring your relationships into beautiful new stages. Your creative life also takes on new depth. More highlights: A trip changes your taste forever. A financial surprise tilts in your favor. Someone who once overlooked you becomes an ally. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 26, 40, 22, 12 and 7.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Matthew McConaughey is touring with his new book “Poems & Prayers,” combining spoken-word performances with readings on faith and life’s contradictions. Part philosopher, part actor, part poet, McConaughey’s intensity, emotional depth and magnetism are all Scorpio. From his rom-com phase to his reinvention as a serious actor during the “McConaissance,” McConaughey has consistently evolved, taking on deeper, more complex roles that showcase his emotional and artistic range.
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