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A different writer every week takes on the stars...
Week of August 11-17
By Wanda Noonan
Aries:
Don’t walk back what you just said. The only way out (of this conversation) is through. Let the people around you rise to the occasion rather than babying them. Let forward motion be a shared goal.
Taurus:
Don’t be a hero. If “should” is making you feel twisty inside, put it on hold. Your larger commitments are all well and good, but it’s time to let yourself express something you’ve been putting off. Be a little selfish this week.
Gemini:
Your normal mediums are feeling threadbare. Try something cringe in private. Write a country song on a napkin. Spray paint your first word on a city-owned garbage truck. Do something that nothing will come of and let it recharge you.
Cancer:
Other people’s conclusions aren’t just out of your control—they’re not even your business! Petty frustrations are blocking you from seeing the big picture. Stay out of the weeds if you can help it. You’re on a larger arc than you can see right now.
Leo:
If music is playing and no one’s dancing, it might be on you to get up and start to groove. This is your season after all. Relish the authority and use it for good. We need you!
Virgo:
If you’re feeling sentimental this week, it’s because the trends targeting you have missed their mark. That’s a good thing! Think back on a time in your life you felt held, catered to, seen. Queue up an album you used to love, put on a shirt you haven’t worn in a while. The present moment is bewildering. Hold your own hand and try not to take things too personally.
Libra:
Clarity is coming in waves, and it can feel powerful and lonely. This is a good week to journal before you speak, lest your insights fall on sensitized ears and backfire (especially if dealing with a Virgo). You’re smart. Go in with a plan.
Scorpio:
Your shoulders are looking a little stiff. Put a picture of yourself on the wall and throw a dart at it. Laughter will lubricate your efforts this week. Flexibility over brute force.
Sagittarius:
Someone is looking for you! If pieces of your energy are rearing up and feel unmet, it’s because collaboration is imminent. Reach out to an acquaintance just to say hi. They are concocting something and they need you.
Capricorn:
Be wary of autopilot. It’s okay to hold off on decisions if you don’t have an answer. Reacting quickly to appease isn’t your friend this week. Err on the side of “I’ll get back to you.”
Aquarius:
As always, you’re seeing things other people miss. Sit in a summer-emptied cafe and watch, for a lost dog to trot past or a bit actor from a show you loved in high school. The world wants to show you things.
Pisces:
Passions are cresting and you might be feeling a little sorry for yourself. Mid August is the most liminal time of year, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Especially for you! Call someone you trust and let yourself babble.
Don’t walk back what you just said. The only way out (of this conversation) is through. Let the people around you rise to the occasion rather than babying them. Let forward motion be a shared goal.
Taurus:
Don’t be a hero. If “should” is making you feel twisty inside, put it on hold. Your larger commitments are all well and good, but it’s time to let yourself express something you’ve been putting off. Be a little selfish this week.
Gemini:
Your normal mediums are feeling threadbare. Try something cringe in private. Write a country song on a napkin. Spray paint your first word on a city-owned garbage truck. Do something that nothing will come of and let it recharge you.
Cancer:
Other people’s conclusions aren’t just out of your control—they’re not even your business! Petty frustrations are blocking you from seeing the big picture. Stay out of the weeds if you can help it. You’re on a larger arc than you can see right now.
Leo:
If music is playing and no one’s dancing, it might be on you to get up and start to groove. This is your season after all. Relish the authority and use it for good. We need you!
Virgo:
If you’re feeling sentimental this week, it’s because the trends targeting you have missed their mark. That’s a good thing! Think back on a time in your life you felt held, catered to, seen. Queue up an album you used to love, put on a shirt you haven’t worn in a while. The present moment is bewildering. Hold your own hand and try not to take things too personally.
Libra:
Clarity is coming in waves, and it can feel powerful and lonely. This is a good week to journal before you speak, lest your insights fall on sensitized ears and backfire (especially if dealing with a Virgo). You’re smart. Go in with a plan.
Scorpio:
Your shoulders are looking a little stiff. Put a picture of yourself on the wall and throw a dart at it. Laughter will lubricate your efforts this week. Flexibility over brute force.
Sagittarius:
Someone is looking for you! If pieces of your energy are rearing up and feel unmet, it’s because collaboration is imminent. Reach out to an acquaintance just to say hi. They are concocting something and they need you.
Capricorn:
Be wary of autopilot. It’s okay to hold off on decisions if you don’t have an answer. Reacting quickly to appease isn’t your friend this week. Err on the side of “I’ll get back to you.”
Aquarius:
As always, you’re seeing things other people miss. Sit in a summer-emptied cafe and watch, for a lost dog to trot past or a bit actor from a show you loved in high school. The world wants to show you things.
Pisces:
Passions are cresting and you might be feeling a little sorry for yourself. Mid August is the most liminal time of year, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Especially for you! Call someone you trust and let yourself babble.
Week of August 4-10
By Wanda Noonan
Aries:
You’re feeling sticky this week, and it’s not just the weather. Wanting space and wanting closeness doesn’t have to contradict. If “no” is a sentence, “yes” is a book. Open it.
Taurus:
Becoming an adult could take the rest of your life. Let the interpersonal letdowns of late act as stepping stones to actualization. Tap the railing as you climb, but don’t hold onto it.
Gemini:
A new addition to your friend group is feeling a little close for comfort. Remember: Life is long. Let someone you think is stupid surprise you. A broken clock is right twice a day.
Cancer:
Family matters have you feeling like a boat out at sea. Luckily, you aren’t scared of what’s in the water. Imagine the things growing on the underside of the boat. You’ll be back on land sooner than you think, and you’ll miss them.
Leo:
The haze and the heat exhilarate and baffle you, and nothing lasts forever. People want to hear from you— Err on the side of hitting “send” (better yet, “call”). Let your palest parts get a little sun. You are not replaceable.
Virgo:
Practice thinking about things just enough and not more than that. Light distractions to break rumination. Order a drink you aren’t sure you’ll like. Forego the straw.
Libra:
Your thoughts aren’t always your friends. When the shallow ones start to swirl, turn to sensation (The crash of a gong, or a headphones-free subway ride) to scatter them. You don’t have to answer every question. You don’t have to answer any questions!
Scorpio:
These trenches of summer complement your vibrant internal landscape. Practice sitting comfortably inside yourself without turning the lights on. Your season is right around the corner.
Sagittarius:
If you want your summer dreams to come true, you’ll have to take initiative. Not everyone can keep up with you, but they’ll be glad to come along for the ride. Try not to hold it against them.
Capricorn:
When looking at what you’ve earned makes you feel shaky, remember: This isn’t jenga, it’s chutes and ladders. For better or for worse, you are a climber. Loosen your boots in the presence of a trusted friend and tie them tighter tomorrow.
Aquarius:
Stepping off the path feels good, doesn’t it? Your mind is on the brink of a conclusion, and creating a shift in routine this week will help it get there. Can you take the stairs instead of the elevator? Yellow subway seat instead of orange? Hold off on texting back right away? People need you, but not in the way they think and not all the time. A moon viewed out of focus is no less a moon.
Pisces:
The dimension you were built for isn’t the one we’re living in. People are especially drawn to you this week. Let them hold the door and buy your drink. When the curtain falls, you’ll be laughing.
You’re feeling sticky this week, and it’s not just the weather. Wanting space and wanting closeness doesn’t have to contradict. If “no” is a sentence, “yes” is a book. Open it.
Taurus:
Becoming an adult could take the rest of your life. Let the interpersonal letdowns of late act as stepping stones to actualization. Tap the railing as you climb, but don’t hold onto it.
Gemini:
A new addition to your friend group is feeling a little close for comfort. Remember: Life is long. Let someone you think is stupid surprise you. A broken clock is right twice a day.
Cancer:
Family matters have you feeling like a boat out at sea. Luckily, you aren’t scared of what’s in the water. Imagine the things growing on the underside of the boat. You’ll be back on land sooner than you think, and you’ll miss them.
Leo:
The haze and the heat exhilarate and baffle you, and nothing lasts forever. People want to hear from you— Err on the side of hitting “send” (better yet, “call”). Let your palest parts get a little sun. You are not replaceable.
Virgo:
Practice thinking about things just enough and not more than that. Light distractions to break rumination. Order a drink you aren’t sure you’ll like. Forego the straw.
Libra:
Your thoughts aren’t always your friends. When the shallow ones start to swirl, turn to sensation (The crash of a gong, or a headphones-free subway ride) to scatter them. You don’t have to answer every question. You don’t have to answer any questions!
Scorpio:
These trenches of summer complement your vibrant internal landscape. Practice sitting comfortably inside yourself without turning the lights on. Your season is right around the corner.
Sagittarius:
If you want your summer dreams to come true, you’ll have to take initiative. Not everyone can keep up with you, but they’ll be glad to come along for the ride. Try not to hold it against them.
Capricorn:
When looking at what you’ve earned makes you feel shaky, remember: This isn’t jenga, it’s chutes and ladders. For better or for worse, you are a climber. Loosen your boots in the presence of a trusted friend and tie them tighter tomorrow.
Aquarius:
Stepping off the path feels good, doesn’t it? Your mind is on the brink of a conclusion, and creating a shift in routine this week will help it get there. Can you take the stairs instead of the elevator? Yellow subway seat instead of orange? Hold off on texting back right away? People need you, but not in the way they think and not all the time. A moon viewed out of focus is no less a moon.
Pisces:
The dimension you were built for isn’t the one we’re living in. People are especially drawn to you this week. Let them hold the door and buy your drink. When the curtain falls, you’ll be laughing.