The Overlap of Love and Time
All timing is collaborative. Therefore, even if you are working or playing solo, it will still be impossible to come up with an accurate timetable all on your own. As the goddess of love aligns with father time during this Mercury retrograde, expect your cadence to be strongly influenced by uncontrollable elements like other people’s schedules.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). If you accidentally turn right when you meant to turn left, do it twice more and suddenly you’re headed the intended direction. Bonus: you know more scenery than you otherwise would have.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). One of the biggest things you miss about being in large groups is the unpredictable sights and encounters that happen when a cross-section of people gather. You’ll get a version of that today.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are more important to the action than you think. Your contribution may not seem quantifiable but it’s definitely real. There will be a different outcome because you were there.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s not like you were planning on losing it over a wonderful development, but whatever “it” is, say goodbye! Don’t worry, all reason will be restored in time.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Socrates delivered words pertinent to your day when he said, "True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing. And in knowing that you know nothing, that makes you the smartest of all."
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The first step in accepting responsibility is to recognize there is one. You’re usually the first to do it. Today you’ll pick up the ball that you didn’t even drop. Don’t hold it. Pitch it right back into the game.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Do not assume that people are acting out because of what they know or feel to be true. Behaviors unfold for various reason, including and especially group identity.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You aspire to understand how a thing works, but you’ll always have a special appreciation for the fun that comes out of these early these early moments of learning in which you have no idea what you’re doing.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s not so hard for you to think of today’s interesting bit of trouble in a variety of ways. It’s like your scrubbing a toolbar of photo filters to find the one that gives the most appealing look to the thing.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What do child stars and baby brothers and prodigies from all walks of life have in common with you today? You all know how embarrassing it can be to grow up in front of people.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This is a game and you’re a player. Today it will require you to accept and abide by rules that are very different from those existing outside the confines of the game.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s an implied statute of limitations on a lot of the bad things that happen to people. Compassionate supporters like you are willing to listen right up to the point in which it’s healthier to offer a tougher version of love.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (FEBRUARY 5). Your genius is in realizing what’s worth working on. Subtle tweaks of thought, tone and behavior will add up to blessings of magnitude. You will master a skill and be impressed how much this actually changes your circumstances. Good news in the family realm kicks off a series of celebrations and purchases. Scorpio and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 28, 1, 19 and 40.
WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Love is not a sport but relationships still benefit from a bit of training, plenty of perseverance, and steadfast dedication. TAURUS: The days of wondering whether you’re going for the right thing are over. A new certainty takes hold. GEMINI: People who matter to you definitely influence your emotions now but ultimately, you decide your vibe. CANCER: To some degree your social persona varies depending on your company. Which one do you prefer? LEO: Don’t let downer ideas add gravity to the conversation. Once you get into a playful mood, the others follow. VIRGO: The effort you put into into socializing will pay off in your love life. LIBRA: Your self-care is for you, but others definitely give you props and attention for it. SCORPIO: The way you think you should be feeling isn’t how you’re actually feeling. Go with the actuality. SAGITTARIUS: One way to show love is to pay close attention to the other person’s strengths so you can give meaningful compliments. CAPRICORN: Things will turn out better than you imagine. AQUARIUS: Give them the gift of your mystery. PISCES: You know how they act with you, now find out how they act with ten other types.
COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Aquarius is known for a chill attitude and good social habits like thinking the best of people and minding one’s own business. An easy atmosphere of unpressured acceptance permeates the air around Aquarius, who invented the saying “It’s all good.” And yet, if anyone can get under the skin of Aquarius and ignite passion, irrationality and all that goes with it, Sagittarius will get the job done.