Celebrity Horoscope for Melvyn Bragg

Have people said that you are out of touch with feelings? Do some folks have difficulty conveying their emotions to you? Do you tend to ignore, discount or deny sentiments?

You strive to be emotionally self-sufficient or above it all. Yet, your emotional needs are stronger because they are unconsciously and habitually repressed. Work on compassion, empathy and emotional rapport.

It is even possible that you don't have much past life experience as a human being on planet earth. In that case, as you age and mature you can become more sensitive to the feelings of this world.

TIP: Water is a chief symbol for feelings. Bring the water element more into your life. Get a hot tub, water bed, fish tank, fountain, and pool. Live closer to a great body of water.

Lend an ear to someone who worked with feelings. Listen to Beethoven's 9th symphony.

Four or more planets in Air signs
YOUR MIND IS YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET

Your mind is your most valuable asset; you could be an intellectual. The world of ideas is important to you. Intellectual companionship, seminars, books, magazines, films, and educational cassettes interest you. Feeding your mind is just as important as feeding your body. School can be the place for you.

TIP: In the words of Robert Anton Wilson, "You need to learn more about everything, including how to learn more."

People fascinate you and you tend to regard them in a detached manner. Consequently you enjoy teamwork and social interactions more than most folk. Sentimentality does not figure highly in most of your relationships.

You can excel in any field that requires negotiation skills. Sales and writing may be avenues of pursuit. You have an affinity for abstract reasoning, codes of law and ethics - you're very good at perceiving, comparing and communicating. You are much more objective than most people, and probably more liberal in your thinking.

Your weakness is not foolishness so much as it is indecisiveness. Too much thinking can result in lost opportunities. There is a time to get out of your head and make a decision. If you find that you can't sleep because your mind is racing, get up and work with your ideas. Get ideas down on paper, onto index cards, into a word processing machine or up and out into the airwaves.

Consider getting a brain machine and taking "smart drugs." Learn speed reading and typing. To avoid overstimulation, cut back on the use of artificial sweeteners and sugar. To the same end, you might take a mineral supplement and kelp tablets.

Fewer than two planets in Mutable signs
FLEXIBILITY IS GOOD

In order to get more done, become more willing to compromise. The more that you can bend to circumstance, the less likely you are to break. Learn to accommodate other people.

TIP: Take a class in yoga.

Five or more planets in Cardinal signs
YOU DO YOUR OWN THING

You like to start things and take the initiative. You have to act, but do not like to be told what to do. You are restless, energetic, driving, outgoing, opportunistic and ambitious. You're full of primal energy and do not cope well with direct and constant supervision. You're suited for self-employment, or the kind of work where you are in charge. Probably, you're more busy than bored.

TIP: Learn to delegate in order to become a better leader.

You've a strong outward orientation to career, love, home and family. Deal directly with surroundings and others.

Essentially, you're a nice person and tend to be a bit more cultured and "better" than those around you. Usually, you're also diplomatic enough to keep your superiority to yourself. The more that you become fair-minded, impartial and unprejudiced, the happier you become. You have the potential for much social intercourse and favorable public contact.

TIP: To really thrive, you need to be part of a loving, committed "marriage."

All things being equal, you prefer civil conversation. You usually do not find reason to raise your voice or to use crude language at inappropriate times. Embarrassment can be an issue for you. You like to ask for advice, but do not like to be told what to do. You can get a cushy job in a swanky environment.

Your emotional life is a driving force of your personality. You are more reflective, placid, receptive, sensitive and sensuous than most people. Your intuition is usually good. Your day to day life is strongly dependent upon your moods.

You're touchy and under stress you can withdraw. To cut back on stress and find emotional satisfaction you need goof food, good shelter and good loving. Take long hot baths and add some herbs. In some ways your memory is excellent. You can benefit through collections and collectibles.

For better or worse, you have a deep and complex emotional bond with your mother. She can be overwhelming, almost smothering. You come from a long line of strong woman.

TIP: Back away from (S)mothering people inappropriately.

You respond to themes of home and country. Study history and see how it applies to your current situation. To earn more money, you need a clearly defined territory. Silver brings you good luck.

Your domestic situation is the key ingredient in your emotional life. You have an instinct for cooking and would do well to take a couple cooking classes. Old family recipes could be your thing.

Make your date a meal and offer yourself for dessert. Remember the special sauces. It is important that you give support and care to those you love. Share your dreams with special people.

Social, rational and considerate describes your tone of voice. Arguments and raised voices are not your thing. You don't even like the inappropriate use of coarse language and dress.

Contacts with people matter to you. You appreciate romance more than sensuality. It's not that you don't like sex, it's just that you need all of the accouterments. Dinner by candlelight, fresh flowers and seats at the ballet are for you.

You don't get angry so much as you experience emotional discord. Unpredictable actions follow. By conventional (boring) standards, you get kinky. The question isn't when or how, but do you have fun?

The more you become self-sufficient and learn to think for yourself, the easier your life will become. Opportunities for growth and expansion can be created through your natural enthusiasm. Assert yourself through adventure.

You can get past your limits by developing your personal resources and your character. It is your task to become self-reliant. You don't like to wait.

You get a 7-year itch to free yourself from antiquated value systems. You're resourceful and can be excited by some but not all forms of risk taking. Explore new ideas about money, finance and the environment. When you feel subservient to your business, it is time to reform your business.

Become more receptive to new methods and tools to make your work place more conducive to creativity and productivity. Get more plants for your office, learn new ways to blend the spiritual with the material.

You're here to find yourself, be yourself and express yourself. The hell of it is that jealousy and power struggles are issues you must squarely face. Jealousy is not necessarily a trait of yours. However, you'll have to deal with the jealousy of your peers and in business.