Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

When you’re cultivating a gym habit, getting there is more than half the battle. This is similar. Once you’ve entered a situation, you’ll be fine. Unfortunately, it’s just all too easy to talk yourself out of getting involved in the first place. I don’t have any nifty tips or tricks, besides remembering that once you’re in, you’re golden. Therefore, perhaps treat this situation like a bracingly cold pool. Wade in slowly, and you’ll probably never make it deeper than your thighs. Instead, don’t think about it; just jump right in, if you can.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Seek out things that will make you cry. Don’t look for physical pain, but rather for moments and situations that make you feel tender, vulnerable, and open. This is the state you’re aiming for this week, because the more cracked-open you are, the more deliciously good stuff you’ll be able to let in, without your (sometimes needless) defenses up. Those walls feel necessary a lot of the time, I’m sure—but sometimes I think they do you more harm than good. Do what you can to let them drop this week, please, and spill a few tears to give people the all-clear to swoop into your life and work their magic.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

What do you do when a lightbulb burns out? You replace it, of course. You don’t sit around hoping it’ll magically come back to life, nor do you simply accept that that room will be dark from now on. Of course, in this situation, what’s gone isn’t as easy to replace as a lightbulb, but that doesn’t mean that waiting around or living in the dark are better options. Acknowledge that the bulb has burnt out and that something needs to be done. Be proactive this week, and do whatever you must to bring light and joy back to this part of your life.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Honoring your commitments doesn’t mean you have to go through with everything you say you’ll do, every time. You always have choices, and it’s important to remember that. The way to be honorable is simply to clearly communicate what’s about to happen, with as much notice as possible, so you don’t leave anyone hanging or in the lurch. That’s all. It’s not that hard, which is why it’s all the more astonishing when people can’t always follow through. Don’t be that flaky. Just figure out what you’re going to do (and what you won’t), and let people know.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

The funny thing is, you already know you can manifest pretty much anything you want, yet you sometimes still allow yourself to feel like a victim. Sure, shit happens, but at least some of the shit that’s happened is a direct result of your own choices and (perhaps hidden) desires. Own and accept that, and if you’re not cool with it, take responsibility for changing it yourself, instead of looking for someone or something to blame. At most, only 10 percent of what happens is out of your control. That means it’s at least 90 percent in your power to make your life exactly what you want it to be.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

If everything you owned burnt to the ground, you have to admit that even though mostly you would be upset, some small part of you would feel relieved and excited. There’s something in you that’d be turned on by a chance to build everything up from scratch and challenge and reinvent yourself in the process. This is a good time for that kind of process. Although I’m not recommending setting your clothes on fire, you do have to do some stripping away to make room for anything new. Make some thoughtful and sweeping edits in your life to make space for the next new you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The problem with finding information on the Internet is that there’s simply too much of it, and you can basically find anything you want—in other words, the answers you want (consciously or subconsciously) to find are all out there, just waiting for you to discover them and “prove” your suspicions true. That doesn’t mean they’re the right answers—in fact, they may just confirm your worst fears. Sometimes ignorance is bliss—it’s certainly better than simply plucking your “facts” from the chaotic mess online. Get your info from a trusted source, or not at all—faulty intel is worse than nothing.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

What you’ve done here, essentially, is buried something under a huge pile of snow. Sure, for now it’s completely invisible, and it’s very easy for it to be out of sight, out of mind. But spring will come, that snow will melt, and then it’ll be almost as if you’d specifically put this thing on display, right out in the open. My advice is to deal with it properly before that. That’s right, go dig it up—and if you mean to be done with it once and for all, give it a proper burial this time.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Another chance may not seem like too much to ask, but it may still simply be too much for someone else to give. Sometimes you underestimate the tremendous impact you have on others. You have to put what you want in the context of their lives, and what they’re ready and willing to give. It may not be fair, but such is life, much of the time, and bemoaning the injustice of it all isn’t likely to help matters. Your request may be reasonable, heartfelt, and minor, and yet still be totally out of bounds. This week, that may be something you just have to accept.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

It’s as if you went to climb a tall tree only to realize that it was too slender, and by the time you got to the top it’d bent all the way to the ground. That’s a lot of effort to end up back where you started, but it’s also one way to learn what should have been obvious from the start—and better late than never, anyway. This week, learn from lessons past, and be rational and clear-eyed when viewing situations you might get involved in. Are they really suitable, or will they ultimately be a waste of time? Some might still surprise you, but I’m betting you’ll call it correctly nine times out of 10.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

If you’re not feeling it, don’t fake it. There are times when playing along is probably wise—when you’re reasonably sure you’re just in a mood or distracted, for example. This is not one of those. At this point, faking a feeling isn’t covering for a momentary lapse on your part, it’s perpetuating a lie. Emotions ebb and flow like the ocean, it’s true; however, sometimes when the tide goes out, you know it’s not coming back in, and pretending otherwise will only make the inevitable more painful, not less. Have the courage to be real, and spare everyone an unnecessarily drawn-out conclusion.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Finding the right balance between trying too hard and not trying hard enough is difficult, especially because it keeps shifting. Sometimes you need to go full throttle, and nothing less will do—other times, a little restraint and thoughtfulness are called for. Which is more appropriate this week, only you can decide. All I can suggest is to be thoughtful and resourceful when approaching any situation in the coming days, instead of just going on automatic. Your habits, no matter how well-honed, won’t put you in a good spot—only being fully present, flexible, and conscious will set you up right.