Aries

March 21 – April 20

You are bright. You are bold. Your soul is beautiful. Whatever you touch, you fill with energy and positivity, and though you may be going through a tough season right now, know that this heavy weight on your shoulders will soon lift and you’ll be back to normal once again. Find little reasons to smile and keep fighting. You will get through this.

Taurus

April 21 – May 21

The best part about you is your steadiness. You are the person people run to when they’re upset, when they’re lost, when they need someone who will just listen. Your heart is so big and selfless and the way you care doesn’t go unnoticed. Continue being the person you are. You are bringing peace and hope to everyone around you.

Gemini

May 22 – June 21

Every conversation you engage in is blessed by your curious and open spirit. You thrive on getting close with people and in turn, they are strengthened by your willingness to freely let them in. Sometimes you can be seen as a little too much, but don’t let the world dull your shine. You are connecting hearts and that is invaluable.

Cancer

June 22 – July 22

You have always been the one to shoulder everyone’s problems. You have always been the one to put others first. You have always been protective and quiet, holding back in order to let someone else speak. And though this can seem as a negative, in the world we live in, brave and emotional spirits like yours are so hard to come by. Let this be a reminder that you are strong, but also so selfless. And that is something to be so proud of.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

The world is searching for more tenacity like yours, more fight, more pride, more standing up for what you believe in. To you, the boldness comes naturally. And though you may be seen as pushy or arrogant sometimes, you are one of the few people who can stand firm in your decisions and that is so powerful. Let people talk, and let their words be your motivator. Take pride in yourself, for there are not many like you.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

There is something spinning around your head right now and you just can’t process it. Take a breath and remind yourself of who you are. You are cool. You are calm. You are collected. The world may try to shake your foundation, try to push you down, try to keep your head underwater, but be confident in who you’ve always been—kind, patient, strong. You are capable of so much more than you can even imagine. Don’t forget that.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Right now you feel a little lost, and for you, that’s terrifying. You want order. You want stability. You want to make sense of all that’s around you. But don’t let life make you feel as if you’ve lost all sense of control. There are things that are out of your hands, yes, but it is you who has the choice of how you will react to what life throws at you. Quiet your mind and step forward in confidence. You know who you are, and no matter what you face, you have the strength to rise from it with grace.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Life will throw so many things at you. You’ll feel so grounded, so secure, so prepared, and then suddenly you’ll feel like you’re running backwards. And right now that may be where you’re at—dizzy and confused and lost. But you are someone who feels everything so deeply, and right now you’re feeling every little part of this transition. Let yourself feel it, and then let yourself believe in better days. You know who you are. You will push forward and find your footing again.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

You have always been drawn to the unfamiliar, to the road less traveled, to new challenges ahead. Sometimes the world looks at you and shakes its head. Why can’t you just stay still? But you were not born to stay still and stagnant, so don’t let other people’s words make you feel any less about yourself. Take on the challenge, face the change, keep rewriting your story. Remember that your life is your book and where you are right now is only a chapter. And you are the only one with the pen.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 20

Take the days one at a time. Take them with confidence. Take them with stride. Take them with the faith you’ve always had to push through. You tend to be so serious, but that’s okay. Remind yourself that you are only human, but that you are capable and have conquered so much. You don’t have to be so hard on yourself. Who you are and where you’ve been is truly incredible.

Aquarius

January 21 – February 19

Your heart is so beautiful. You are always willing to give, to share, to connect, to be open. There is nothing wrong with wanting to love and be loved. There is nothing wrong with giving all that you have, even when you may come up empty. You need to remember that the world won’t always be beautiful and people won’t always appreciate who you are and what you give, but don’t let that lessen your spirit. You are guided by your heart and that is not weak, that’s powerful.

Pisces

February 20 – March 20

The dream you’ve been tossing around your skull? The desire you’ve kept secret, but has woken you up in the middle of the night? This is the permission you need to go chase that, to believe in it, to pursue it with all your emotion and passion. This world is yours to claim and to keep. Reach out and grab hold of what you desire and don’t let anyone tell you that you deserve any less.

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Marisa Donnelly is a poet and author of the book, Somewhere on a Highway, available here.