The Sun in Taurus leads us to sensuality and stubbornness. The latter is being shot to hell by aspects from Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune. Find ways in which flexibility and innovation can honor your core values.

March 20 – April 19

Worrying about money can become a downward spiral. Deal with problems proactively. Friends can offer good advice, but take it with a grain of salt. Even a modest donation to charity will boost your financial karma.

April 20 – May 20

Take advantage of birthday cheer to promote yourself. Your friends are eager to help you, although you and they probably have very different ideas of what kind of help is best. Their surprises really are better than your plans.

May 21 – June 20

You need down time, but can’t escape the demands of the world. However you balance your needs and others’ will be much observed. Take some quiet time and perform your duties cheerfully.

June 21 – July 22

Mixed signals with some friends can lead to confusion about how deep and close those friendships really are. It can be tempting to brush any misunderstanding and embarrassment under the rug, but talking it out really is better.

July 23 – August 22

As eager as you are to strut your stuff, some things are better kept stuffed away. People trusted with your secrets will blurt things out, even if they mean well. It could work to your favor. Be nice and keep a sense of humor about it.

August 23 – September 22

Wanting to do things your way is likely to cause arguments. Suggestions from others may sound wacky, but at least be polite enough to listen. Outré as they may be, there may be a seed of brilliance to inspire helpful new ideas.

September 23 – October 22

You could lose your balance in an explosion of passion. Stay mindful of previous commitments, especially to your health (and your partner’s!). Keep proper prophylaxes handy. If you’re trying new techniques, be very sure of safety considerations.

October 23 – November 21

The family that plays together … Seriously a little fun and games would help to alleviate troubles at home. The shift of mood would at least help everyone see problems in a light more conducive to solutions.

November 22 – December 20

You have a lot to say to your colleagues, but remember to listen at least as much. Even if they don’t seem quite logical, you can learn a lot. Look at work problems as community issues, and keep an open mind.

December 21 – January 19

A new look at your investments, whether of money or energy and attention, can raise surprising issues. For better insight, talk it over with a sibling – or someone close enough to feel like one.

January 20 – February 18

Money isn’t the real problem at home, but may point to a solution. The real problem is your own uncertainty about who you are and how you fit in. Basic values learned in childhood could be either building blocks or stumbling blocks.

February 19 – March 19

Meditation should help calm your worries, but it doesn’t always work that way. What you really need is to break out of a rut. Go shopping with a “sister” and let him or her pick things out to at least try out a new look.