We manage closeness and space in relationships through dynamics of attention. The solar opposition to Saturn reminds us how sometimes closeness creates distance, and distance creates closeness, and you can use that rhythm to your advantage. For instance, giving extra attention might make someone pull back, or even run, while pulling your attention away can make them lean in.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don’t need to win the whole game at once. Secure one piece, claim one corner, make one strong move. The satisfaction will carry you to the next decision.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can juggle with the best of them, but not forever! What ball can you drop? Better yet, throw it to someone who needs more to do, thereby extending your influence and sending blessings into wider circulation.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Big plans need big moves. Maybe you don’t feel like you have the support, inspiration or resources, but that’s OK. Start without them. Just begin. The rest kicks in with timing that’s a bit mysterious. When it comes, it will be a fun surprise.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). When they clock your every move, it’s fine. But if they don’t, run with it! It’s an advantage that offers you the opportunity to work quietly, develop in the ways you want to, improve without self-consciousness and, eventually, rule.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Why do things taste better when you’re hungry? Because hunger sharpens perception. Metaphorically, longing or restraint will intensify appreciation, a fact you’ll use to your advantage by holding off until the moment your reward will be richer.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A classic comeback. A deadpan comment. A perfect mix of absurdity and truth — these are the golden nuggets in your pocket today. It’s really fun to be you on days like this, when you get a sense of your own rarity.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). An idea keeps whispering. At first you dismissed it, but now you realize it won’t stop until you give it a try. Take a moment to play with the notion, perhaps by sketching it out or floating it to friends in casual conversation.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just when someone expects your intensity, you’ll surprise them by being cool, light and even a little playful. Your restraint hints at hidden power and makes others want to follow you closer.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Every perspective is a new doorway into reality. You’ll use empathy and imagination not just to feel for someone but to actually step into their lens and see things how they see them. It expands your access to the whole world.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The assignment seems bigger than your bandwidth. But pressure clarifies, helping you focus on what matters most. What you finish will have permanence you can be proud of.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The future arrives through conversation. Pay attention to the throwaway lines. A suggestion, an offhanded joke, the bit of information people accidentally drop — this is what holds seeds of inside knowledge. Stay curious, ask questions, and the universe opens a door.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The secret to your charm is not about saying witty or timely things. It’s not about being fun or having the right manners. It’s just you, making other people feel special, like you do, and being celebrated for it.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 20). This is your Year of No Obligation — just pure alignment. You’re simply the right person, in the right moment, with the right sense to act. The work seems to “choose” you and then reward you for playing along. More highlights: Someone you admire will reach out. A financial windfall gives freedom. A love story deepens. You’ll host a gathering that becomes legendary. A property deal turns in your favor. Scorpio and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 1, 11, 15 and 6.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: In her ninth decade, Sophia Loren is among the last living actresses from Hollywood’s Golden Era, and the only remaining living person to appear on the American Film Institute’s 50 Greatest Stars of American Film History. The Oscar-winning actress is a Virgo born when Venus and Neptune were in Virgo as well. Virgo is the sign of nurturing, including the nurturing of the self. This energy is often embodied in a joyful, if fastidious, approach to health and fitness.
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