VIRGO (Aug. 22 – Sept. 21)
Are you being contrary for contrary’s sake? It’s been known to happen to people born under Mercury, planet of the mind. You like to debate, banter, and pick apart. It’s your way of testing people’s mental mettle. However this could lock you into arguments based more on one-upmanship than on communication or heartfelt dialogue. This could lead you to discount your feelings, ignore your better judgment, or make decisions based on cunning rather than because you care. Mind games are always serious business when Mercury squares Pluto (May 7) so you want to be sure you’re not talking yourself into doing something you’ll regret.