The First Flower

Holiday Mathis
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0700
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When the dinosaurs first ruled the earth, so did ferns, mosses and conifers — lush but "matchy-matchy" — until 100 million years later, when the first flower burst onto the scene in a color other than green. Hello, scent, attraction, systems layered into systems with beauty as both invitation and strategy. What complex beauty is blossoming for you in this week of the ancient Floralia festivals?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Maybe you can make everyone happy, though probably not all of them at the same time. So for today, consider applying your effort to making just one person happy. And if that person happens to be you, your chances of succeeding will be pretty great.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Kindness is an act, an attitude, an overall texture of your life. Your kindness will be reflected in the sort of people and moments you encounter today. Kindness will create connection, which attracts goodwill, and, ultimately, opportunity.
Updated: Sun Apr 26, 2026

When the dinosaurs first ruled the earth, so did ferns, mosses and conifers — lush but "matchy-matchy" — until 100 million years later, when the first flower burst onto the scene in a color other than green. Hello, scent, attraction, systems layered into systems with beauty as both invitation and strategy. What complex beauty is blossoming for you in this week of the ancient Floralia festivals?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Maybe you can make everyone happy, though probably not all of them at the same time. So for today, consider applying your effort to making just one person happy. And if that person happens to be you, your chances of succeeding will be pretty great.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Kindness is an act, an attitude, an overall texture of your life. Your kindness will be reflected in the sort of people and moments you encounter today. Kindness will create connection, which attracts goodwill, and, ultimately, opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People who see you in the best light inspire you. It will feel easy to match their image of you. Their energy will fuel you. You'll rise to a shared expectation about the relationship and the work at hand.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The easy way is a good route to take when you need to stay soft. The hard way is your route for building strength. Neither is better or worse; it just depends on the big picture you're balancing and the season you're in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Wherever there is a problem, there's a channel for your cleverness, your enterprising spirit, your compassion or even your heroism. Knowing that every complaint you hear is an opportunity of some kind has you listening with openness and curiosity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're all too aware of influence today. The "call to action" is a free offer, an invitation or a sign-up. But what other people want you to do won't work unless it also happens to be what you want for yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Pain has a kind of body language — tone, tension, pauses, the way someone holds themselves or avoids something. You don't have to know a person to recognize their pain and assist in their healing process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Emotions move more like water, in drips and rushes, rising to the highest points and falling to the lowest. None of it is too much or too little for you. You're equipped to feel, to express, and to let these feelings fuel you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Making it up as you go will be inefficient for the kinds of tasks you have on the schedule now. You need a series of steps you can repeat. Look into creating a system. Ask for advice from someone who handles similar work admirably.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You benefit from seeing and using what's good about intense qualities. Stubbornness can help you run a marathon. Vanity can make for better design aesthetics. Ruthlessness can be a cornerstone of efficiency. You're brilliant at finding the gift.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It takes empathy to anticipate their challenges and pitch them something specific. "I can edit that document tonight" is easier to accept than "Let me know if you need anything." People really appreciate the concrete help you offer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll watch a problem from the sidelines. Would it be right to intervene? It will be easier sooner rather than later. Don't let things escalate. Monsters are easy to manage when they are small.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 26). Welcome to the Intersection of Reasonable Expectation and Unreasonable Good Fortune. You want a little (money, opportunity, love) and you get a lot. Unearned? No way — it's a long time coming, these rewards for your generous heart, open spirit and your willingness to put consistent effort into what you desire. More highlights: three lucrative partnerships, a windfall and perfect travel. Leo and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 17, 6, 30, 1 and 24.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Is it even physically possible for an actor to simultaneously keep up with five projects in production while one is in development, one is filming and one is in theatrical release? Yes, but only if you're Channing Tatum. Tatum's popularity might be considered punishing for mere mortals, but the steady Taurus has an advantage of staying grounded with a moon, Jupiter and Saturn all in the disciplined sign of Virgo.