This week's Astro-Barry

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Quit the soft, sweet and/or shy routine. I ain't buyin' it, Taurus. You're not really as bashful as you're playing off, are you? Whatever the absurd excuse you've developed for why you only show a selected few the full-and-uncensored rendition of your true personality… it's nothing but a crappy rationalization. The less you worry about what comes out of your mouth (i.e., how they'll perceive you, how it'll ruin the carefully constructed persona you've been presenting, how you'll only prove to be totally unlovable once they know what you're actually thinking), the more smoothly all your valuable assessments, clever one-liners and warm-hearted appeals will flow. Haven't you realized that you're the one with all the judgments? The rest of us just want to get to know you better, that's all. It's okay if you get nervous, as you thrust yourself more fully into the heart of the action. When in doubt, crack another stupid joke. Better yet, draw overt attention to your nervousness… and someone will surely rescue you from your case of the stuttering awkwards. What won't work, alas, is playing like you're more easy-breezy, casual or flexible than you really are. Truth be told, everyone's already well aware of your strong-willed opinions—and we love you still, though we won't always agree with you. Why pretend to 'not care'?