ARIES Did anyone ever tell you you’re not queer enough? Don’t let it get to you, it’s not worth your time nor your energy! Especially for somebody as open to new adventures as yourself! You as well as those close to you know that you’re a positive influence in their lives. Your passion and enthusiasm are contagious to say the least and you shouldn’t rely on outside validation and recognition for your self-worth. In short: screw the haters! And just to be clear, that means just let them be and ignore them! As much as you love arguing, there’s just some people that you’ll unfortunately never convince anyways at which point you’d just be arguing for its own sake. And let’s be real, life’s too short to be wasting time like that, as well as for pointless self-doubt!
Taurus You stick to your guns, no matter what! But while that may be great in certain situations, it only leads to self-destruction in others! You should be down-to-earth enough to realize that life doesn’t work like Greek tragedies and that there’s nothing to be won by staying your course until the bitter end. Hardship for hardship’s sake doesn’t get you anywhere – it only makes you seem more of a drama queen than you really are. Try to stay open to new paths and perspectives, yours is not the only right way of doing things, if there even is such a thing at all! So yeah, try and listen to your friends when they tell you that your new probably straight crush isn’t worth getting wrapped up in a whole mess and cut your losses while you still can!
Gemini There’s a fine line between being two-faced and having a complex, multi-faceted personality. Don’t let anyone dictate where you fall, you know it and it shouldn’t matter what others think! If anything, being in a way a real life version of Nastasya Filippovna should be considered as part of what makes you so charismatic! But remember the other fine line, the one between versatility and indecision! You’ll probably end up being the one suffering the most from your decision paralysis and you don’t want it to lead you down a tragic path, do you? Literary references aside, as hard as it is to accept, you can’t unfortunately have it all… The sooner you get used to making the hard choices, the easier it gets, promise! And no, calling it polyamory doesn’t make it automatically valid!
Cancer Has anyone ever told you how amazing it is how you just take people as they come? No offence, but it might do you good to give yourself the same courtesy! Sometimes it’s hard for you to let others see how you’re really doing, especially since it looks from the outside like you have your shit together. No wonder you prefer not to talk about it! But don’t let your pessimism get in the way of your wellbeing! The people who matter won’t be disappointed by you presenting anything less than perfection and definitely won’t think less of you for it! Just try to cut yourself the same slack you do for the people around you and you’ll see how much brighter your day will look! And while you’re at it, who knows, you might just discover that your identity isn’t quite as rigidly defined as you thought!
Leo Are you over your ex yet? Not that anyone has to ask – you’ll let them know! Your openness is frankly refreshing and the world would probably be a better place if everyone could be as clear about their needs and desires as you are! That said, you could stand to let others speak too and, more importantly, listen! Because, let’s be real, you tend to be your own worst enemy… And while it might not be easy to open your mind to criticism and admit you’ve been wrong, it is a sign of strength and not weakness! You’re only human, after all, and a measure of humility and consideration will only make you more lovable than you already are! So, no need to worry about your ex! But next time, maybe no baby gay, as irresistible as being the centre of their world might seem to you!
Virgo Your no-nonsense attitude can be a real breath of fresh air in a sea of over-dramatic gays, useless lesbians and messy bi-/pan people. You get the job done and you get it done perfectly. At least according to your very own ideal of perfection, that is. Be mindful though, that it might not be shared by everyone around you! But please don’t go and call them ungrateful just yet but at least try to see things from their point of view! Because sometimes, good enough is, well, good enough and obsessive perfectionism has a tendency to make people unhappy, both those around you and yourself. So, cut everyone some slack, yourself included and open up to other and new perspectives! After all, sometimes all it takes to finally get it right is to take a step back and have a look at the bigger picture!
Libra Do you know the meaning of the word “shy”? Probably, what with all the online dictionaries available… But maybe not, because when would you even have the time to look it up with all your time spent socializing? And sure enough, a lot of people like you but that’s not all there is, you know? It’s alright that some people just don’t click with you, no matter how hard you try! That’s just life– even if it feels personal! So don’t go bending yourself backwards to make them like you – it’s not worth your time, which would probably be better spent looking up online dictionaries… Or on other forms of self-care, you decide! Because, in the end, the one responsible for your wellbeing and self-worth is you! Or, to put it bluntly: everyone appreciates a service top, sure, but it’s only natural and healthy to also think about your own pleasure!
Scorpio Holy shit! Calling you tough would be an understatement! Your drive and intuition have allowed you to stay true to yourself and your path, no matter what life has thrown at you. But it’s okay to feel hurt and to let others know about it! While not everyone is as loyal a friend or partner as you are, you have people in your life who genuinely care about you and opening up to them will only do you good. You don’t have to be in control of everything and it could even be beneficial to try and go with the flow more! And remember: control and the illusion of control are two different things and mistaking them for one another might just lead you to fall back into old patterns… While your soft spot for cute artsy bois is more than relatable, be careful of repeating past mistakes!
Sagittarius You’ve been through a lot and you know it, going from one emotional rollercoaster straight to the next. And props to you for wanting to keep moving! You know that all is flux and that there is no point in standing still. But please remember that everyone and everything moves at their own pace and that there is no shame in admitting defeat, in allowing yourself a moment to breathe. Because, as fast as you like to move, there’s a difference between moving on and forward and running away and sometimes it’s easy to mix up the two. Unfortunately for you, not everything can be solved with openness and boldness alone but being able to clearly express your needs and desires is always a good start! Just a suggestion: it might not be the worst idea to stay away from gorgeous bi-/pansexuals who don’t know what they want. For a while at least…
Capricorn If something is even remotely possible, you’re the one who will get there! Your drive and dedication are frankly inspiring and somehow you always end up reaching your lofty goals! No matter how long it takes! But that unfortunately also means that you can have a bit of a one-track mind… Your dogged persistence and whatever-it-takes attitude do get the job done, granted, but they can be a bit alienating for those around you and sure as hell aren’t healthy in the long run. Have you considered trying yoga? Or even just taking a deep breath from time to time? Seriously though, you know how cold and unforgiving the world can be towards queer people and you have what it takes to make it a better place. And what better start than by showing yourself and those around you some grace? If you need to, try considering it a necessary evil, if nothing else…
Aquarius Maybe your parents told you at some point that they’re afraid that your queer “lifestyle” will lead to you ending up alone. That they’re just concerned for you and want you to simply have a happy life. Maybe they didn’t. Anyways, you’re walking your own path and that’s all that matters! And, whether you’re alone or not, how else could you indeed even hope to find happiness? And don’t ever let anyone accuse you of being selfish for going your own way! If anything, you’re sometimes a bit too invested in the greater good… That said, you could probably stand to be a bit less contrarian from time to time and to try and deepen rather than broaden your social circle. Sounds contradictory? Well, just do you – though that’s what you’ll most likely end up doing anyways…
Pisces Where does it keep going wrong? After all, you’re kind and compassionate and put others’ needs above your own! Well, there’s no point in sugarcoating it: your selflessness isn’t always understood and quite often your way of seeing and approaching things can be a bit hard to grasp. So, while your rather strong reactions to the minute atmosphere shifts may seem more than reasonable to you, many others don’t have a clue what’s going on! From their perspective, you just blew up out of nowhere! What, then, is to be done? As basic as it may sound, communication is key! With your strong intuition and emotional sensitivity that shouldn’t be too much of a struggle, provided you can get your head out of the clouds! You have so much to offer and people will appreciate you sharing your rich inner world! But maybe, just maybe, try to keep your favourite crack ships to yourself…
Illustrations: Viktoria Mladenovski