Movies of War

1 of 1 2 of 1 Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter.Spring is in the air! Days are getting longer, cherry blossoms are blossoming, and dressing for the weather is increasingly confusing. Life is like the fancy umbrella you lost in that there’s always something new and mediocre on the horizon via the self-checkout aisle at Shoppers. It’s also like taking the B-line: if things get challenging, you can always tap out (and grab a Lime scooter).Pisces (February 19 to March 20)Happy birthday, Pisces! Mercury in retrograde brings communication challenges, so avoid emotional posts in all neighbourhood Facebook groups. Find inspiration in the mundane, including seawall walks, Lime scooter jaunts, 2 a.m. ice-cream sandwich runs with your leashed cat to FreshMart. Your love life is like Il Mercato: confusing to the untrained eye, but earmarked for future redevelopment.Aries (March 21 to April 19)Take notice of the fact that friendships feel less authentic than an Aritzia salesperson convincing you to buy an oversized blazer in the last colour left. Quiet evenings appeal, so now is the time to enjoy your roommate’s favourite teas, organic snacks, and cashmere sweaters while she’s visiting her parents in Shaughnessy. Your love life is like magnolias and tulips: reblooming after almost dying. Enjoy!Taurus (April 20 to May 20)The lunar eclipse in Virgo increases romantic possibilities—time to lock eyes with a special someone while running around the Quebec/Broadway Canada Line block closure. March brings personal change, so consider training up a team of resilient crows vs. relying on Uber Eats. Your stubborn streak protects you, which means, yes, you’re right to take your nieces and earplugs to Paw Patrol Live! Gemini (May 21 to June 20)Jupiter in the sixth house brings new connections, so look out for an accidental hand touch while returning soft plastics to your new pink bin. Your love prospects are like hiking in March, which means cold, slippery, unprepared, and expecting to be rescued. Confidence is on an upswing—only you have what it takes to book a weekend camping spot in June.Cancer (June 21 to July 22)Saturn is in the ninth house, so it’s time to decide if you want to pay your rent for a year or take your family to three FIFA World Cup games. Your love life is like the America’s Next Top Model documentary: slightly terrifying but smizing on the outside. March brings about long journeys, but avoid attempting a transit route from Richmond to Langley.Leo (July 23 to August 22)Agreed, you do have the best plants in your whole apartment building, and people love that you drew faces on them. Attending a drag brunch may come with challenges as, yes, for that morning, you will not be the centre of attention. Maintain patience while looking for Evos—they’re always hiding where you least expect them. The rain stops for at least one hour? Consider your mental health cured!Virgo (August 23 to September 22)The lunar eclipse brings fresh connections, which means you can find new friends without having to make conversation at the Vancouver Public Library’s Giant Silent Reading Party. Finances unfortunately take a hit this month, so consider getting $6 in store credit by selling half of your work wardrobe on consignment. Evaluating your Hinge matches is like facing East Van coyotes: it’s better if you swipe from a distance.Libra (September 23 to October 22)Routines are disrupted and decisions become challenging–good luck choosing between kale varieties at East Vancouver Seedy Saturday. Daylight Saving Time means losing an hour of sleep on your morning routine, aka getting ready for Slow Fashion Season. Your love life is like Vancouver’s office vacancy rate—disappointing to your ex, but on an upswing. Find a handsome rake at the BC Home + Garden Show.Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)Life is like turning industrial land into housing investments for billionaires via transit upzoning in that there are pros and cons. March brings creative opportunities, so now is the time to become a model-turned-realtor-turned-personal trainer. Yes, SUVs do have to stop if they’re at a stop sign and the street intersects a bike lane. You’re optimistic about everything, but don’t subject anyone to outdoor barbecues just yet.Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)Bluebird skiing days are here! Enjoy the sunny slush while being passed by six-year-old racers. Spring break travel plans to Hawaii materialize. Unfortunately though, you do have to bring your entire family. Adventure is calling, but now is not the time to quit your job and move to Whitehorse (although it’s always tempting). You can create peace in your own backyard (by putting up a giant fence).Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)Your commitment is admirable; however, you do not have to technically watch all the Oscar-nominated movies to join the watch party at the Rio. Checklists for groceries reach an all-time high, so subcategories of cheese require meticulous fact-checking. Your partner’s nerd computer continues to be a reliable source of income and residual heat until spring. You might think you’re slick, but your book club knows what you did.Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)Mars enters Aquarius, which channels newfound energy. Old hobbies resurface in an attempt to make spring come quicker: ukulele, acoustic guitar, and refreshing YVR flight deals. Your independent streak is broken by family duty, namely, yes, you should take Uncle Ron to the Vancouver International Auto Show to see big trucks and hear about how dumb EVs are. It’s true: AI may be stealing your future job prospects and wasting the energy grid, but can it get you fired for telling inappropriate jokes on Slack? Rachel Burns can finally snowboard without feeling like she’s going to cry. She is not an astrologer. Join the discussion Facebook comments not loading? Please check your browser settings to ensure that it is not blocking Facebook from running on straight.com