January 28, 2016

If you think you’re being discrimi- nated against for being good (or for being bad, as the case may be), think again. The egalitarian moon in Libra eschews previous constraints to seek higher justice. This is an excellent time to question the motives of all who sit in the control center. As one Roman phi- losopher said, “The sun also shines on the wicked.”

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Since you’re not dead-set on a certain desti- nation today, why not take hints from the environment? Figure out which way the wind is blowing, and angle yourself to put this weather to your greatest ad- vantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you don’t believe your worth, undervalue yourself or simply settle for far less than you want or deserve then there is a great potential to make mistakes. Don’t let it happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The road to greatness isn’t always a rough road; often times it’s just a long one. Even though you are easily distracted by the pretty things, people and ideas around you, you also have tenacity. Dig for it. Find it. Resist temptation.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Would you be surprised to know that you are on the mind of a certain someone as the first thought of the morning, the last thought of the day and at least 700 thoughts be- tween those? Well, it’s true.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don’t waste time getting angry, or even frus- trated, with those who can’t help but be who they are. You’re the same. Why be- come disheartened? You’re not always going to get it right. Have patience. Be inwardly gentle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There is much that is well within your rights, within the available opportunities and within what is socially acceptable that you will nonetheless refrain from doing, out of modesty. This is commendable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You try and look at something for what it is and find only contradictions. Now try looking at yourself. You’ll find that you don’t al- together know what you are capable of. There is great potential in this day to as- tound yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can handle your work well and still pace your- self. Don’t spend all your best energy be- tween 9 and 5, because from 5 to 9 will offer some prime opportunities for you to shine.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One of your challenges in this lifetime is to balance an unshakeable confidence in your talents with the humility necessary to develop them to their full potential. A hard teacher will come along to help you with this.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There is nothing to be gained by pushing against the minor setbacks of the day or giving them even one iota more attention than they deserve, which is very, very, little indeed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even though you are probably finding yourself in a position of defense, a defensive stance will only cause offensive action from the other side. Lay down your arms, stay calm and add a little feeling in with all those facts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There are certain things you may never learn, if only because they are so outside of your nature that you can’t begin to figure out how to emulate the motions. There’s a better fit out there; all you have to do is choose it.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 28). However much love you’ve felt in your lifetime, you’ll know a greater one this year. This will inspire you to take better care of yourself and to apply your talents differently, too, in February. The spring will bring travel and new friends. June is a chance at the position you’ve had your eye on; be aggressive. Gemini and Sag- ittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 32, 31, 48 and 16.

TAURUS SECRET SUPERPOWER BREAKDOWN:

The Obvious: The appetite-driven Taurus is sensual, discerning and will respond positively to what is healthful, good and natural. Someone has to be in charge of quality, and Venus-ruled Tau- rus is a purveyor of taste.

The Uncanny: Taurus can find lost things, even if they don’t belong to the Taurus and Taurus has never seen them before.

The Weird: Taurus adapts eas- ily to different time zones. Jet lag is a mere blip for a sign so in sync with the rhythms of the earth wherever Taurus happens to be standing on it.

The Extremely Useful: Taurus can work and work and work then work harder followed by a bout of working longer.

The Quietly Helpful: In days of yore, the king appointed someone to taste his food, avoiding possible poi- sonings. Modern-day tasters aren’t as concerned with poison as they are with the finer details of the culinary arts. Taurus make excellent tasters, as they can taste things that other people can’t.