Aries | 3/21-4/19

Adaptation equals survival and eventually thriving. In nature, that would be a mutation or a genetic change that helps a plant or animal to be better suited to its environment in order to survive. Keep that concept in mind this month as you work through a challenging situation, Aries. Someone or some circumstance might be causing you certain difficulty as you strive for success, but if you can adapt to that person or issue, then you can make the situation work for you instead of against you. It will take patience, and your natural stubbornness will help. Endure, and you will thrive.

Taurus | 4/20-5/20

If you know that there is someone you will never be able to please, then why bother trying? That might be what you’re thinking now as demands are made and expectations are imposed on you, Taurus. In one way, you are right, but in another way, you have to try just to hold up your end of a bargain. Even though you may never please that insatiable individual, others who also have power will be watching what you do, and that could make all the difference in your future success.

Gemini | 5/21-6/20

Despite a recent spate of troubles, Gemini, you should be feeling hopeful. You may not be able to account for the reasons for your high spirits, but don’t negate what you are feeling. You may have been through a rough patch during the last few weeks, but it was all leading to something special. You have learned, grown, and perhaps met people who will be integral to your future success and happiness. So, nurture those feelings of hope and keep moving ahead. You have much to look forward to.

Cancer | 6/21-7/22

You may be asking the universe to provide what you need in order to complete an important goal. The issue, however, is that you may not know exactly what you need. You may have a list of expectations, and if you don’t receive the things on that list, you might reject what you do get. That would be a mistake, Cancer. The universe is sending important help your way, and you have to be open to it – even if it doesn’t match your expectations. Adapt and have faith that the help you receive is precisely the help that you need.

Leo | 7/23-8/22

You may believe that you will never be able to find your way out of a commitment or agreement you made some time ago. It has become clear that you should never have taken this on in the first place, but now you feel stuck. However, you are not stuck at all – not legally, not morally. The only way you are stranded in this situation is through your own sense of obligation, but that may be misguided. This month, Leo, look at things as though through the eyes of someone objective, and you will see that you don’t have to keep this up, and you don’t have to feel bad about that.

Virgo | 8/23-9/22

You may feel strongly tempted to make a big purchase this month, Virgo – and it may not be easily affordable. You may find ways to rationalize this purchase, but before you do, you need to look at it realistically. Getting in over your head financially could create problems you don’t want to have right now, and that can start with one unwise purchase. Instead, you can create a “vision board” with images of the things you aspire to. That way, you can have the satisfaction of knowing that if you keep working toward your goals, one day you can achieve what you want without causing you undue stress at the same time. Work up toward it.

Libra | 9/23-10/22

You are considerate of others, sometimes even when you aren’t treated respectfully. You believe in replying to unkindness with kindness, and that is a good way to go. However, someone you have encountered recently may be very disrespectful, and a soft, thoughtful reaction might not accomplish much. You certainly don’t have to be unkind or harsh, but you don’t have to accept mistreatment either. If you can’t get through to someone, walk away, Libra.

Scorpio | 10/23-11/21

Some people believe that no risk is a good amount of risk. They don’t like taking chances. You, on the other hand, are open to risks if the reward is big enough to make it worth it. This month, Scorpio, you may be underestimating a risk that comes with an opportunity you believe will bring you significant financial reward. Before you decide that it’s worth the risk, do some research and ask yourself if you can afford it if it doesn’t work out. Risks do work out sometimes – as long as you know what you’re getting and you know you can handle it either way.

Sagittarius | 11/22-12/21

You have a take-charge personality, Sagittarius. You are organized, strong-minded, and strong-willed, and you don’t get into anything without feeling confident that you know what you’re doing. There is no reason for you not to be in charge. You may be entering a situation now where someone else may try to be the leader, and you might bristle at the thought of that. However, try to be supportive instead of trying to be in control. You may find that this time, letting go of control will feel pretty good and will give you a new perspective on your experience.

Capricorn | 12/22-1/19

You may be working through a relationship issue now with someone who is important in your personal life. You may have high hopes to resolve whatever is bugging you, and so you are likely approaching this with a positive mindset, and you may even have a “speech” already forming in your mind. However, Capricorn, before you start talking, do some listening. Ask this person what they need from you and how they think things can be improved, then respond – and not with a preplanned message. Good listening will ensure you can work this out.

Aquarius | 1/20-2/18

You may have resigned yourself to “agree to disagree” with someone who keeps arguing with you. You are willing to just let the matter drop and stop debating about it. However, Aquarius, that’s a hard thing to do when the other party keeps nudging you and challenging you. Even so, you don’t have to take the bait. If you know there is no way to resolve the argument, and you know you aren’t going to change your mind, then just don’t engage. It will save you a lot of aggravation.

Pisces | 2/19-3/20

Have you been giving up too much of what you want in order to please someone else? Have you been forsaking your own wants and needs by putting someone else first? If so, Pisces, you may have noticed that this has not been reciprocal at all and that there is a selfishness from the other party that you can no longer abide. No matter what kind of a relationship this is, you do not have to explain yourself; you just have to start putting yourself first. Remember that your happiness is important above most other things.