Sign Language: 04.21.10-04.27.10

Taurus (April 20-May 20) what you’re doing is perfectly allowable within framework of the “game,” then you’re not technically cheating, even if someone else thinks As long as everyone involved more or less has access to the same resources and advantages, and at least tacitly agreed to this arrangement, their own fault if they don’t take advantage them. Don’t let them guilt you into limiting yourself because they can’t keep up. It’s on them negotiate new rules, play harder, or just stop playing; it’s on you to provide the challenge they rise to or walk away from.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You’re not really much better or worse off than of your peers; the real difference is purely matter of perception. It’s how you feel in your current situation that’s the main factor in seeming create gaps between you and those in similar situations. Are you emphasizing all the ways which you’re worse off, and feeling like shit because of it? Or are you focusing on all the many you’re lucky? Being negative will just drag you down even further. Concentrating relentlessly on positives, however, will make you happier and, ironically, even luckier; I highly recommend it.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) might be tempted to put a siren and flashing on your car—everything feels like an emergency lately. However, could it be that you’re inflating the seriousness of these situations a too much? Take it down a notch, and stop expecting people to pull over and get out of your just because what you’re up to feels like a crisis you. It’s really not that big a deal, in the grand scheme of things, and forcing people to treat it as anyway would mean that they might not get of your way when a real catastrophe occurs. out and slow down this week.

(July 23-Aug. 22) Doing the right thing isn’t always easy; this week might even be more onerous than usual.This when you need to employ that legendary Leo stubbornness and willpower and insist (to yourself) you buckle down and do what’s right, even a royal pain in the ass. Compromising here would be a very slippery slope, and one you shouldn’t try to navigate. Just stick to the solid, high road, even if it’s annoying, longer, or simply kind of ugly. It’s still the safest, best, and honorable way to get to where you’re going.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Before you put on your one-man-band outfit attempt to embody an entire parade all yourself, remember that you don’t have to.While you may be capable of adequately being all things to all people (in your own anyway), it’s not required. It’s not even expected.That’s right, you can stop stressing yourself out trying to wear thirteen hats at once be in three or four places at almost the time.You don’t have to fill every need. Go ahead and be as many different things as you to be—and not a single thing more.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) because someone can get away with something doesn’t mean they should. If your looks or money or position let you cut in or get access to something you probably shouldn’t have access to, the right thing to very simple, if difficult to actually go through with: say no. Just because someone is offering—perhaps even insisting—doesn’t mean should allow your own basic morality to compromised by accepting something that doesn’t belong to you or wouldn’t be given to if you were in another situation. Right is right, and wrong is wrong—don’t allow yourself seduced into thinking otherwise.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The grass always looks greener and more lush wherever you’re not—until you get up close and you realize that it’s just as much a mess (or more so) than your own place—at which point you’d probably regret leaving in the first place (especially if it involved burning a bridge).Turn your gaze away from all those temptations you’d regret pursuing. For the moment, anyway, you’re mostly better off just where you’re at.The main problem with your current situation, actually, is how little you’re focused on it. Rectify that and you’ll see things improve dramatically and very quickly—so much so that the temptation to look elsewhere will likely be virtually eliminated.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Every relationship is different, but in most the lines you draw are going to get blurred, especially when it comes to your own privacy. Anyone that cares about you is going to do a bit of snooping here and there when they can (and if you’re honest, you’re just as likely to do the same to them), and react to whatever information they discover that way. Deal with it. Instead of freaking out about it, just accept that a certain amount of unwanted intrusion comes along with the intimacy you desire; it’s the price of admission. It’s up to you to decide whether or not you’re willing to pay.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) There’s a troll under that bridge and unless you fulfill his greedy requirements, he’s not going to let you cross it.There are a few ways to approach this situation (and no, just shooting him isn’t realistic). You are, of course, capable of stepping up—what you might not be is willing. One option is simply conquering your reluctance and doing what’s required. Another possibility is to walk away and find another, troll-free bridge to a brand-new destination. Of course, the most difficult (and exciting) prospect is to discover another way to cross the river right here. A rope swing, raft, or tightrope, perhaps?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’re no stranger to feeling left out—but you thought you’d left those experiences behind you in junior high. Luckily, you mostly have, but of course there’ll be situations in your adult life where you will (often inadvertently) be excluded. Don’t make a big deal about it, even though it’s pushing that sensitive button from your youth. Whether it’s intentional or not, causing drama will just make things worse.This week, create a situation for yourself that will make you happy regardless of whether or not you’re included in that particular scene.Then it will, of course, cease to have any power over you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Stay within your budget.There’s a way to do what you want to do without having to go bankrupt. Don’t let some moron talk you into monogrammed napkins at your wedding or the lobster on a night out.These are frills you don’t need and didn’t even want until someone told you that you ought to want them. Keep it simple. Just stick to what your wallet dictates—you’ll discover that it’s not only enough to enable a great time, it’ll even feel luxurious (as long as you’re not constantly comparing it to the expensive fantasy version).

Aries (March 21-April 19) It’s okay to be proud of what you’ve done, especially if it was a challenge you rose to and surmounted, but understand that not everyone is likely to be as impressed as you are.Therefore, tone down the bragging, if you even need to mention it at all.Those who will think better of you for what you’ve accomplished are pretty likely to notice on their own (so you don’t need to point it out to them), and those who would just scoff don’t deserve much focused attention from you, anyway—just ignore them as much as possible.