CANCER (June 21-July 22): William Shakespeare worked with another playwright in creating three plays: Henry VIII, The Two Noble Kinsmen, and Cardenio. The lucky collaborator was John Fletcher, who was popular and influential in his era. I propose that we name him one of your role models in 2021. Here s why: You will have an enhanced potential to engage in fertile partnerships with allies who are quite worthy of you. I encourage you to be on the lookout for opportunities to thrive on symbiosis and synergy.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Canadian journalist Nick Ashdown is amazed that white people in North America are so inhibited about revealing their real feelings. He writes, How bizarre that in English, the word emotional is used pejoratively, as though passion implies some sort of weakness. He marvels that the culture seems to worship nonchalance and regard intense expressiveness as uncool or unprofessional. I m going to encourage you to embody a different approach in the coming day
What s good about it: Pho is a quintessential wintertime staple; filled with aromatic herbs and that signature anise flavor, combined with fresh bean sprouts, rice noodles and varying types of meat. I m a fan of the one that comes with brisket, but the restaurant s list is long and lets you choose from any number of adventurous options. Pho Viet s soups, in the era of takeout-only, come ready for a sog-proof meal. Noodles come separate from the broth; fresh veggies and herbs are separated out too. Add them all to a big bowl at home and you re good to go. Had I been hungrier on the day I got the pho, I might have added a bahn mi the delightful Vietnamese sandwich I find hard to resist in almost any iteration. Also highlights for the Source crew are the Fried Rice and the Pad Thai made in a Vietnamese style that sets it apart from others you might have tried.