8/6/17

Today's Horoscope

All signs:

The stars want to let you know that sometimes all the support you need is a little time to think and some of your favorite songs.

So take a break from the rest of the world for a half hour, eat something bad for you and turn up your stereo or ipod or whatever you listen to music on, and let someone else's joy or heartbreak surround you.

It's strange that sad songs often make us feel better when we're sad. Maybe it's because we can relate, and we don't feel so alone. Maybe it's because we feel better to know someone else is miserable.

The stars think it's because when you are down, it's easier to let others sing the things you can't express, or even want to admit are true. Truly great songs are about music and words, and when those two things combine and you can relate to them, it's like someone is talking to a part of you that you forget even exists at times.

That's why we form such a strong bond to music. It isn't really music until it hits our ears and permeates our whole being. It whispers to us in a language we know all too well, but oftentimes can't speak to anyone else. Still, we bond with others over the same songs that often hold different meanings to each of us.

We know every word, every note, every inflection, and it guts us every time, but always in a good way. It might not always feel good, but some good things hurt a little.

So in times of trouble, let your constant companions be there for you. Sing along no matter what you sound like, cry or laugh or dance or get angry, but let it out so you can start to heal.

Sometimes music is the closest thing we have to magic in this world.  Let the music do its job.