Celebrity Horoscope for Natalie Merchant

More than likely, you're determined, purposeful and persistent. You could also be more introspective, strong-willed, slow and deliberate than most people. Before you act, you like to turn things over and over. Maybe you're more than a touch inflexible and stubborn. At any rate, you are not easily pushed, pulled or pressured. Once you've made up your mind, you stand your ground with firm conviction.

Once you make up your mind and are willing to pay the price, you usually get what you want. It may take time, and you may have to overcome obstacles, but that is no matter. If you are committed, you are a powerhouse. After you overcome inertia, you're persevering, steady and stable.

Essentially, you're a strong individual, an extremely good friend, a formidable enemy, prone to intense likes and intense dislikes. You live relatively in the world of black and white.

You've little time for superficial people, places or things.

You prefer deep commitment, deep conversation and deep thoughts. If you can't tell it like it is, you prefer to keep quiet. It should be mentioned that you have your share of secrets.

Your eyes. We could write a whole book about the looks that you give. We'd have a chapter on staring and a chapter on x-ray vision. No doubt people say things about your eyes: "If looks could kill," "I feel like you're mentally undressing me," etc.

You've proven to everyone that you can hold on. Your staying power is second to none. Now learn to let go. Every day find something to sell, give away, throw out or burn. If you want to get the most out of life, let go of old crap, literally, figuratively, and most of all, psychologically.

You have forgiveness issues that tend to make your personal relationships challenging. People whisper about your sex life. They dare to include you in their most passionate fantasies. Love it or hate it, yours is the fate of a "sun sign Scorpio." You must contend with powerful desires.

Even though you're a very mental person, your emotional life can take some extreme turns. Your mind has a vast scope and you have a variety of big interests including progress, individualism, science, the future and the great unknown that lies ahead. Once you break the ice, you are an excellent conversationalist.

You tend to process emotional events in advance. When things happen, they already seem to be in the past. So, you may seem to be emotionally detached and aloof. You need space and can't stand to be suffocated. When you're under too much pressure, you become emotionally detached and erratic. Your feelings can freeze over both literally and figuratively. You can be cool. Your mother was probably not very nurturing, especially in the traditional sense.

To be yourself you need to become more tolerant, especially of emotions. If you're not happy and have been holding on to opinions, try letting go and warming up. You may fret over your emotional life for many, many moons, then suddenly, it will come together.

Be open to flashes of intuition. Perform some experiments. Embrace the unconventional. As you become more secure in your own personal freedom, you will become more secure in your relationships with others.

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.

Passion matters to you and your affairs can be an all-consuming experience. You're not satisfied with anything less than the total fulfillment of desire. When you do not receive gratification, your love can turn into hate.

Enthusiasm is natural with you. You're somewhat dashing, flamboyant and adventurous. You have some strong opinions and an urge to convince others of your point of view. To add more zeal to your life and your lifestyle add more exercise.

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.

Destiny has given you social responsibilities and problems to solve. Your growth is contingent upon a break from the past. New friendships and new associations bring new security. Accelerate the rate at which you network.

Your work life can be erratic; reform your work place. Make some inquiries. You get a 7-year itch to have an unusual job, and learn to do your job in unusual ways. Parts of your diet are unsettling.

Write the affirmation "Divine prosperity brings me plenty of fabulous riches and fabulous orgasms. Divine prosperity helps those who help themselves." 7 times a day for seven weeks. For at least 5 minutes a day for 5 weeks, concentrate your mind exclusively on the meanings of "power".

Once you're truly committed to a project, the service and support you offer are tremendous. Deal with important rituals on a daily basis. Have one arena in your life where you can work to establish perfect order. When all seems lost, learn new skills.