HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Since Mercury retrograde has made it nearly impossible to avoid a misunderstanding, it’s been tricky to navigate our normal, everyday interactions. Luckily, today gifts us with an opportunity to work through our difficulties with others and improve our relationships. In some cases, a tough, but necessary, conversation may need to be had, as a means of coming up with a practical solution or making amends. When it comes to handling a thorny situation, today’s cosmic weather pushes us to get deep down to the heart of the matter, rather than just glossing over it.

ARIES: (March 21 to April 19)

How can you best maintain your mental well-being today? This might be a helpful suggestion: Try to stay focused solely on the things within your control.

TAURUS: (April 20 to May 20)

Having some unplanned fun with your partner can help draw the two of you closer. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for love, don’t expect the worst. Adopt a new attitude.

GEMINI: (May 21 to June 20)

Having a necessary heart-to-heart with someone you’re close to could feel like an act of self-care today. Don’t be afraid of your vulnerability.

CANCER: (June 21 to July 22)

You could hear back from an ex-love today. The conversation might be long overdue. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a new hobby, take a class.

LEO: (July 23 to Aug 22)

Is someone in your home not pitching in as much as you’d like them to? It’s a good time to talk about it.

VIRGO: (Aug 23 to Sept 22)

Your wittiness and charismatic energy are infectious. Any thoughts or ideas you share with others will be welcomed.

LIBRA: (Sept 23 to Oct 22)

Prioritise yourself today. Take a step back from everyone and tend to what’s most important.

SCORPIO: (Oct 23 to Nov 21)

Don’t shy away from saying what’s on your mind. Someone needs to hear it.

SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Be cautious about overextending yourself. You don’t want to be stretched so thin that you can’t deliver on your promises.

CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Approval and acceptance aren’t what you need right now. What you need is to believe in yourself — that will win folks over.

AQUARIUS: (Jan 20 to Feb 18)

Telling the truth can sometimes be a scary thing to do — do it anyway.

PISCES: (Feb 19 to March 20)

Try not to be afraid to reach out to others today, especially if you need advice or if you’re trying to create an opportunity for yourself. Build those bridges.

FOR TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

You’ve got a plucky, can-do spirit. You’re clever and observant, and you excel at solving problems. Anytime you face a challenge, you do it effortlessly. You have way too much tenacity to let obstacles, big or small, get in your way. In your relationships, you’re the person who everyone goes to for sound advice. You’re liked and well-respected. You’re loyal to those you love and a force to be reckoned with when it comes to those you don’t. Those that know you best know your heart. This year, do more things that fill you with joy and optimism — it will make a difference.

Birthdate of: Gwyneth Paltrow, actress/author; Marc Maron, stand-up comedian/podcaster; Lil Wayne, rapper/record executive.

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