The moon is void of course on Oct. 7, and Venus squares Mercury on Oct. 10. Get ready for a bumpy ride! Madame G suggests taking it all in stride. Even if you fight with your spouse or feel awkward, lean in to your feelings. The greatest gift is your honest truth. As Maggie Kuhn said: “Speak your mind even if your voice shakes.” You’ve got this!
Aries (March 21-April 19)
You create destiny. This is the mark of greatness and despots. Learn to follow, as well as lead. Remember, you may be right some of the time, but you’re not right all of the time. Marcus Aurelius said, “Everything we hear is in fact an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” The same is true of our thoughts. Be generous. Act wisely.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Do you love [FILL IN BLANK]? Never lie to yourself, only you’ll be fooled. Sometimes admitting the truth is hard, but it’s necessary. Thomas Jefferson said: “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” The best place to begin this journey is with yourself. You’ll want to hide, but you can’t escape. Smile! This is all part of the journey.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Antoine de Saint-Exupery once said: “It’s only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” What’s hiding in the depths of your soul? Maybe you’re suffering from unrequited feelings. Perhaps you’re an accountant dreaming of being a rodeo clown. Whatever the case, admit your dirty secrets. Who knows what you may find. Life is the destination. Good luck and have fun!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Will your life be perfect one day? Why not now! One day, you might find perfect love or a perfect partner. Would you be satisfied? Madame G suggests you consider John F. Kennedy’s wise words: “The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie deliberate, contrived, and dishonest, but the myth persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.” Live a life of meaning, not myth.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
The Leo is a force of nature. You have great talents, dreams, and aspirations. But the difficult part is remaining happy when everything doesn’t work out according to plan or your dreams. Iris Murdoch famously said: “We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality.” What will you find if you strip away the sheen? Have courage!
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) said: “A lot of truth is said in jest.” In other words, making a joke of something is still a jab and it may diminish the power of the truth. It could also make the situation worse. Some things require a somber presentation. Words matter! Consider giving feedback in a constructive way. If you want to live a life of integrity, let your remarks be heard clearly. Be bold!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
You’re an honest soul. People believe yours is a life of integrity. Consider tempering your judgements of others. As Friedrich Nietzsche said: “There are no facts, only interpretations.” You may see the situation differently, but others are entitled to an opinion. Madame G recommends reading Aries’ portion, too — opposites share similar qualities in a different package. Enjoy!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
What will you do next? Action is necessary at some point. Learn from mistakes. Give up the notion of perfection and make a decision. Either way, as Sir Conan Doyle said: “Any truth is better than indefinite doubt.” You may feel ill prepared to make the leap of faith in any direction. But you’ve waited long enough. It’s better to fail than never try again. Be bold!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
The great satirist and writer Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain, said: “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” What a freeing experience. Don’t run from yourself or your dreams when you can fly. And if you can’t fly, then you won’t have to pretend. As a fire sign, you really abhor deception, especially when you see it. Seek truth and live free!
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You’re stubborn. But your heart is generous. For those who really know you, it’s clear that you have lots of layers — like an onion. When coworkers are cruel, you take it to heart. Consider: it’s not always about you. Reflect on the following sentiment from Frank Clark: “Gossip needn’t be false to be evil — there’s a lot of truth that shouldn’t be passed around.” Don’t spread disease.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
What to do? There are many choices and many options. Who will you vote for? What will you watch on Netflix? Everyone has an opinion and it’s shaped by their life experiences. Ask the police: witnesses of crime remember it a thousand different ways. “Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.” What is your truth? Keep looking.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You’re a friendly water sign, most of the time. Perhaps your disillusioned or jaded. Maybe you feel defeated by the cruelty in the world. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.” Take heart for love is near. We’re stronger together!