Horoscope (November 23, 2010)

The Sagittarius sun throws a log onto the emotional fire. Smoldering, tortured passions become action adventures. “Doing” is not always better than “thinking about doing.” However, “not doing” under the Sagittarius sun is extremely difficult. We see opportunity for fun and fortune, and we feel compelled to move forward.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Confidence imprints in a very positive way on what you do, as long as you do what you know is correct, right and true. Being confident in an area you know little about, however, could get you into trouble.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have toughened up in some respect, and that’s why you are permitted to move into more competitive arenas. The stakes will be raised, and you’re ready for this new game.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your choices will be affected by the flow of traffic you meet at the intersection. Try to anticipate what others want, but keep in mind what you want, too. Be mindful of the rules, and all will cross safely.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have a challenge ahead of you today. The trick is for you not to worry about what anybody else would do. This is about you and your creative choices. Believe in yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can read about a job, but what really counts will be getting in there and experiencing it firsthand. That’s why volunteering to work for free may be better than paying for special schooling.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Business gets off to an energetic start. In order to keep up the production level, you’ll need to find a way to keep things fresh. Take a break midway through the day, or add a new player to the mix.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Take time for doing what you like to do. Following your interests will lead to new connections. You’ll meet a friend and/or potential love match while pursuing a hobby, playing sports or helping with a political cause.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Though you might start the day feeling on edge or even snippy, you will quickly see the benefit of trading in your attitude for gratitude. Good things happen because you approach your daily routine with loving thoughts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It is someone’s job to make you believe you need something that you, in fact, do not need now and never will. Make it a rule not to fix things that are not broken.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Love is without conditions. The one who keeps trying to manipulate you emotionally by threatening to take away the love they give is not giving true love in the first place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You cannot try for the score without taking a risk. As you run for the goal, you are out in the open and, to some degree, defenseless. That’s why you need supportive and encouraging people around you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Tell people what you’re up to. There are unexpected helpers only a few connections away, though they will never get the opportunity to help if they don’t know what you need.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 23). You do way more than your fair share and will be financially rewarded for your extra effort. Family makes you proud in the next 10 weeks. You’ll be celebrated for your many talents in January. Relationships go from being platonic to romantic to platonic to romantic ... and on and on. June and October are perfect for travel. Scorpio and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 11, 39 and 32.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: “My parents are getting divorced, and it is really awful for me. It was pretty bad when they were living in the same house and fighting all the time, so I’m glad that they are in separate places now. However, it’s like they are obsessed with talking about each other to me, and each one is trying to pit me against the other. I think they are ridiculous and childish. I’m starting to wonder whether I could get divorced from both of them. I’m a 16-year-old Libra. Do you think I should try to get emancipated?”

As a Libra, you do have special luck with the legal system, and if you choose to go this route, you will be thorough as you make your case. However, I believe that you should not try to be emancipated except as a last resort. You are diplomatic by nature. Is it possible that for all your kindness and diplomacy you have not told your parents how much their words hurt you? Urge each one not to talk to you about the other one. Stand up for yourself, and if you can’t, get a counselor (i.e., an impartial family member, church elder, school or family counselor) to stand up for you.