Scorpio Monkey

Some people say you only do what you want and how you want it. Others, more kindly, say you simply act according to your convictions. Either way, your true path always lies off the beaten track. You love swimming against the current, shaking up assumptions, and attempting what nobody else has tried -- in every area of life.

You're generous and selfless, willingly sharing what you have, especially when it benefits the greater good. You also show remarkable loyalty to your friends. But people may fault you for your over-the-top irreverence -- you respect very little, you poke fun at everything and everyone, and of course at yourself. You have zero patience for self-righteous types, dogmatic thinkers, and anyone who takes themselves too seriously.

You're gifted in research, science, big ideas, and bold, groundbreaking projects. These fields can bring you fame or serious wealth. You tend to pour an essential part of your life and energy into your career, and you often have genuine flashes of brilliance. But the financial world is not your strong suit, so be careful who you trust -- only place your confidence in people who truly deserve it.

In love, you attract and captivate, but you struggle to express your feelings because your mind tends to overpower your heart. Your relationships always have an unconventional or unpredictable quality. You're not really built for traditional marriage -- or if you do commit, you need the freedom to live on your own terms within it.