It’s Friday, so let’s have some fun with astrology. I’m not an expert, and I know that a number of my clients have no time for it, but I like to think about it from time to time, and I actually think there’s something to it. Really!

But first, a disclaimer: I’m not sure our astrological signs are connected to the stars, sun, and planets themselves (for this reason). I think instead that they’re a product of something close to what has been called the collective unconscious. For example, because I was born in mid-August, I’m a Leo. But I think (and I hope I’m not mistaken) the sun was actually in Cancer when I was born. However, because so many of us set store by these signs, I have been raised as a Leo, and because I self-identify as a Leo, I may be unconsciously taking on many of the qualities of Leos. (We’re great, by the way!)

(And one of our less-attractive qualities is thinking we’re great!!)

But great as I might be (and the jury’s still out on that), I’m not as great as this guy, so I’m not going to say that what I’m talking about is his idea of collective unconscious. But I do think there’s something about how we’re socialized that shapes us under one of the twelve astrological signs. Which brings me to Aries, the sign currently holding sway. Today is my sister Mary’s birthday, so of course she is an Aries. And my friends Alissa and Andrew are Aries (an awesome alliteration!). And my brother-in-law Chris is an Aries. And my dad’s wife is an Aries. And let’s see… my friend’s sister… another friend’s year-old son… my goddaughter… my older dog Stella… and my (departed) friend Richard was an Aries. So I have a few of them in my life!

To pay tribute to them and honor their achievements, I’ll tell the story of my sister’s visit to Seattle. A few years back, Mary decided to come for a visit, and at that time she was single. She came to town, got settled in the house, and immediately began exploring the city. Well, the region is more like it! She’d call me from Bellevue, then from the zoo, then from other places where I’ve never been, even though I’ve lived in Seattle for years. When my car malfunctioned, she fixed it. She had a grand time, and I was amazed. I don’t know if I would be as self-reliant and independent as Mary if I were exploring an unfamiliar city. But that’s an Aries for you!

So Happy Birthday to all you rams out there, and happy Friday to everyone!

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