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Denyce Graves

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BirthdayMar 07 1964
BirplaceWashington, D.C., USA
CountryUnited States
Age60 years old
Birth sign: Pisces

Biography:

Denyce Graves is an African-American mezzo-soprano opera singer.

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About:

Mezzo-soprano singer best known for her leading roles in the operas Carmen and Samson et Delila. She also performed at the Washington National Cathedral in a 2001 service dedicated to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Before Fame:

After training at the New England Conservatory and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, she debuted (in 1995) at New York City's Metropolitan Opera.

Trivia:

She taught voice at Baltimore, Maryland's Peabody Conservatory of Music.

Family Life:

She was married twice -- to musician David Perry and physician Robert Montgomery -- and had one daughter through a relationship with French musician Vincent Thomas.

Associated With:

She performed in a 2009 concert dedicated to fellow African-American opera singer Marian Anderson.

Country Of Citizenship United States Of America

Personality traits:

1. Prediction of Denyce Graves personality

Smart, creative, and deeply intuitive, Denyce Graves can be close to psychic. Denyce Graves feel things deeply, and have incredibly strong gut reactions. A Denyce Graves "knows" things from deep within, and can often judge whether a person or situation is good or bad. That doesn't mean a Denyce Graves ignores the logical part of their brain, though. Deeply intelligent, Denyce Graves have a profound respect for the power of the human mind. Is it a surprise that Albert Einstein was a Denyce Graves?

2. Denyce Graves' Greatest Gifts

A Denyce Graves has a great gut and great intuition, which can guide them well, and help them make creative or intellectual leaps other people might not be able to see or consider. Deeply imaginative, Denyce Graves can happily spend hours daydreaming, and are often just as surprised as the rest of the world when the pieces come together in an amazing way. Denyce Graves don't necessarily work the same way as other people do, and they may be able to get things done incredibly quickly. But it's not that they're that much faster than other zodiac signs. It's that the time they may have been caught staring into space are times that are deeply valuable to them, and necessary for any creative process. The more a Denyce Graves understands how they work and respects that process, the better they are.

3. Denyce Graves' Greatest Challenges

Denyce Graves signs can sometimes spend too much time in their heads, getting overly wrapped up in a problem and assuming there's no solution. Denyce Graves are always one of the first signs to lend an ear to others, but when it comes to asking for help—especially emotional help—Denyce Graves can sometimes wall themselves off, assuming that nobody knows what they are feeling and not even giving anyone a chance to try. Learning how to open up can be a huge lesson for Denyce Graves. Of course, the fact remains that no one can read a Denyce Graves mind. Denyce Graves sometimes feels frustrated that they are seen as "more complicated" than their peers, and that feeling can make them act or seem defensive. Denyce Graves needs to learn to let down their guard, allow people to love them, and allow for mistakes to be made.

4. Denyce Graves' Secret Weapon

The realization that life is so much more than what we see. Denyce Graves sign is in tune with the magic of everyday existence and can find beauty in all situations, even ones that may cause tears. Recognizing these moments of beauty and being able to share them with others is what makes Denyce Graves a creative sign, and is also what makes Denyce Graves a soulful sign.

5. The 5 Top Reasons to Love Being a Denyce Graves

  • Your intuition is spot-on. No need to go on a date. You know that person is bad news from first look.
  • Your playful sense of fun. It may not be as obvious as other signs, but you have a childlike view of the world that you can unleash, spending hours happily looking for shells with your kids.
  • Your lack of judgment. What other people do is their business, but you'll always take the time to listen to them and offer your thoughts and opinions—but only if asked.
  • Your love of nature. You truly believe we are all connected, and you inspire people with the way you understand the rhythm of the seasons.
  • Your cool factor. You don't care if people think you're cool—which makes you that much more impressive. You set trends, call the shots, and lead by example, and don't even break a sweat.

Friendship:

1. What Are Denyce Graves Like as Friends?

A Denyce Graves can feel like a great friend—until you consider how much you actually know about them. While Denyce Graves are natural therapists within the Zodiac, they can be cagey about who they are, never revealing their full selves until they trust you—and sometimes, they may never reveal who they truly are. A Denyce Graves can sometimes seem chilly and reserved to acquaintances, and it may seem hard to pull them out of their shell.

2. Best Friend Match for Denyce Graves: Cancer

Both water signs, Cancer and Denyce Graves are intense. They seem to have an almost psychic connection with each other, and can read the air around each other, knowing when the other needs space or when the other's soul is dying to LOL at a comedy night. These two signs see, respect, and even admire all parts of the other—even the parts that may seem dark and twisty to others.

Denyce Graves and Cancer have deep respect for intellectual and cultural pursuits, and love to challenge each other. Sometimes, the tightest Denyce Graves and Cancer combinations are those who are idealistic opposites—while these two can get in intense disagreements, the respect they have for each other elevates the pair above arguments. They may never believe the other's point of view, but they can respect it.

Denyce Graves and Cancer understand that sometimes, the best thing you can do for a friendship is give it room to grow, and while both signs have sometimes been known to have a jealous streak, this isn't the case when these two signs seek out other friendships. They know that you can't hold onto a person (at least in friendship; sometimes this lesson is harder to learn when it comes to love) and that space can sometimes make you closer.

3. How to Make Friends with a Denyce Graves

Respect them. Respect goes a long way for a Denyce Graves, and even a comment made in jest can be taken personally by this sign. While this sign does have a sense of humor, it can sometimes take some time to figure out which jokes will land with a Denyce Graves, so it's best to be earnest until you get to know them. A Denyce Graves is always looking for people that they can connect with on an intellectual level, so sharing a book, film, or music recommendation can be a great way to get to know a Denyce Graves. While a Denyce Graves may seem cagey talking about their inner self, talking about the arts is a great way to understand how a Denyce Graves views the world.

4. How to Stay Friends with a Denyce Graves

Let them be them—while you stay you. Some friendships crumble over a difference of opinion. That isn't the case for Denyce Graves, who like when their social circle has wildly divergent views. That said, a Denyce Graves does not tolerate hypocrisy. Doing one thing, then saying another, is a far greater sin to a Denyce Graves than simply doing what you've set out to do in the first place.

5. 3 Reasons Why Denyce Graves Make Great Friends

  • They're so tapped into culture. Whether you need the next great designer, podcast everyone's going to be talking about, or new app, a Denyce Graves has the best recommendations.
  • They let you feel. How many times have you heard a friend say "it's going to be okay,"—when you're not sure if that's the case? A Denyce Graves won't say that. Instead, they'll let you go to the depths of despair, staying by your side the whole time. In that, they can help you realize that the worst is never the worst when you have a friend by your side.
  • They have a unique way of seeing the world. You'll never be bored hanging out with a Denyce Graves. A Denyce Graves can always come up with fun things to do—even if the two of you have zero dollars between the two of you. Even a Netflix session is made more interesting by the unique perspective Denyce Graves brings to life.

Love:

1. Denyce Graves in Love

Denyce Graves in love is passionate, intense, and singular. A relationship with a Denyce Graves is a roller-coaster ride that will make you feel your feelings—even the bad ones—and help you emerge as a better, more honest person. Even if a relationship with a Denyce Graves doesn't last, the lessons you learn from a Denyce Graves partner will.

A Denyce Graves will go all-in when it comes to romance, and expects their partner to do the same. It's not as if a Denyce Graves is clingy—on the contrary, a Denyce Graves can seem incredibly independent while in a relationship—but a Denyce Graves constantly views the world as if from a split-screen: The world through their eyes, and the world through their partner's eyes. They're always trying to make the choices that are the best for both parties, and even small decisions, like where to order Seamless, are made with that perspective in mind.

A Denyce Graves wants their partner to grow, and demands that their partner brings their very best self to the relationship. That may cause some partners to feel like they're being pushed away, as a Denyce Graves partner will likely say of course they should seek a promotion, more time at the gym, or a goal, even if it means spending time apart.

For Denyce Graves, the physical, spiritual, and intellectual are deeply intertwined, and in relationships, physicality is an important manifestation of love. Denyce Graves can be incredibly sensual when they're feeling deeply in love, but isn't a sign that ever fakes anything. Denyce Graves demands full presence in a relationship, and is especially hurt by any sort of deception. A Denyce Graves demands full honesty and gives the same in return.

2. Favorite Date Nights for Denyce Graves

A Denyce Graves needs to be in the mood to go on a date, and if a Denyce Graves calls to say they're not feeling it, it's best to reschedule. It's not a blow-off, it's just that Denyce Graves are ruled by their emotions, and a bad mood can often equal a bad date.

So when the mood is right, where do you go? One sure way to a Denyce Graves heart is to share some of your favorite places with them. Denyce Graves can seem reserved at first, and they often feel safer is a partner opens up first, especially in the early days of dating. To a Denyce Graves, seeing your favorite restaurant or ice cream place is a way for them to play anthropologist, and they will love asking you questions to get to know your likes, quirks, and tastes more.

For the best date, try to split the difference: You bring them to your favorite dinner place, but have them introduce you to their favorite dessert place. And Denyce Graves doesn't believe in any first date do's or don'ts—of course, it's nice to pay the whole bill, but if they offer to pay their share, accept them at their word and agree.

3. The Deal with Denyce Graves and Fire Signs

It's common for water sign Denyce Graves to be attracted to fire signs—Aries, Leo, Sagittarius—who can be way too passionate and intense for Denyce Graves. These partnerships often end in duh-rama, so why do they happen?

Well, it all comes down to the "opposites attract" principle. Yes, Denyce Graves is driven crazy by fire signs. But there's something about their passion and conviction—even if the conviction is short-lived—that is appealing to Denyce Graves. While the passion of a Denyce Graves is often internally rooted and directed, Denyce Graves admires the way fire signs wear their passion on their sleeves. A Denyce Graves will see an injustice and intellectually come up with several options for correcting it. A fire sign will make noise, make themselves seen, and attempt to get that injustice fixed in that very second. That "looking before you leap" line of thinking is infuriating—and pretty captivating, too.

So, can things work out between a Denyce Graves and a fire sign? Yes—but both sides have to be prepared to give a little. A Denyce Graves needs to remember they can't change their fire sign partner, and a fire sign needs to understand that a Denyce Graves will take their bluster at face value. Both sides may need to learn to calm down, communicate, and give each other space to work things out in their own way.

4. How to Seduce a Denyce Graves

A Denyce Graves may be prickly on the first conversation. Or the tenth. That may be a sign you're trying too hard to please them. For a Denyce Graves, the most annoying thing in the world is for you to try to get them to like you. Either they like you—the real you—or they don't. Don't overthink and be yourself, but these moves—if they're moves that you already do—will also be positively received by a Denyce Graves.

Have an in-process book on your Kindle: A Denyce Graves will ask what book you're reading—and chances are, they've read it too.

Let them see your bedhead. Whether it's diving into the ocean or going on a miles-long hike, a Denyce Graves doesn't want to be tied down to someone who always cares if their hair, makeup, and clothes are perfectly in place. A Denyce Graves wants to get dirty—and wants to find someone comfortable with getting dirty, too.

Have a POV. Don't try to fish around for their political beliefs just so it can sound like you're on the same page as them. A Denyce Graves wants to see the real you, and won't cut you off because they don't have the same viewpoint as you. As long as you're respectful and open to other ideologies, share your point of view with pride.

5. How to Make Love to a Denyce Graves

To a Denyce Graves, the body and mind are intertwined, and great sex starts with an emotional and intellectual connection. A Denyce Graves needs to feel safe to truly let go and it's important to talk about their feelings before—and in—the act. With that in mind, talk about how much your Denyce Graves means to you. How incredible their body feels. And make sure both of you have time to wind down with plenty of pillow talk.

A Denyce Graves gets turned on by fantasy, and may or may not want to make those fantasies a reality. Just as powerful to a Denyce Graves, though, is feeling safe enough to talk through some of their deepest desires. Having code names that are used just in the bedroom and lingerie or toys only taken out on certain occasions can also be a great way to connect, as Denyce Graves loves the feeling of having secrets kept only between them and their partner.

6. If You Love a Denyce Graves Woman

For a Denyce Graves woman, emotions are tied to her deepest self, and all her emotions are true in the moment. Understand that calling her "emotional" will only alienate you—a Denyce Graves woman knows that her emotions may be mercurial, but in the moment, you must understand that what she is feeling is real.

A Denyce Graves woman wants a partner to understand her need for self-evolution, self-identity, and private time. A Denyce Graves woman needs honesty, respect, and transparency. If you love a Denyce Graves woman, commit to having an egalitarian relationship where you will regularly examine, discuss, and decode each other's feelings—but where going deep will only make you closer.

7. How to Communicate with a Denyce Graves Woman

Be honest at all times. It's a concept much easier said than done, but a Denyce Graves woman respects honesty more than anything. A Denyce Graves woman also can sometimes "feel" your mood, even if you don't voice what you're feeling or thinking, so being able to meet her where she "feels" you is essential. In other words, don't say everything's fine if it's not.

10. Should You Marry a Denyce Graves?

Yes! Passionate, intense, and incredibly smart, a Denyce Graves will push you further than you thought you could go. A Denyce Graves will give you a unique perspective on life, and a Denyce Graves will teach you that even—especially—when a relationship is challenging, that's sometimes when it's most worth fighting for. A Denyce Graves will help you fall even more in love with yourself and your potential, and a partnership with a Denyce Graves will only make you feel more you.

11. Signs That a Denyce Graves Is Playing for Keeps

Aloof Denyce Graves can seem hard to understand—while it may feel like they know everything about you, it may feel like you know hardly anything about them. But there are a few ways you can tell a Denyce Graves is serious.

  • They comment on your Insta. A Denyce Graves tends to keep their emotions—and their social circle—pretty close to their chest. When they publicly comment on your social media feed, it's a sign they want the world to know that they are with you.
  • They spend a night (and breakfast) with you. For a Denyce Graves, an overnight is a big deal. It's not about being intimate, it's about waking up the next morning, figuring out a shower schedule, and pulling together breakfast. To a Denyce Graves, those are truly intimate acts, and only reserved for those people they want to be in their life for the long term.
  • They say I love you. Yes, this sounds like an obvious sign of affection. But a Denyce Graves will never say this phrase lightly, so when they say it to you, it's a sign they really mean it.

12. Denyce Graves Relationship Red Flags

A Denyce Graves won't stay in a relationship that's not working, and they're likely to tell you pretty quickly if they feel like things are off. That said, there are a few relationship red flags to look for when you're involved with a Denyce Graves. In a relationship, a Denyce Graves will celebrate your accomplishments as if they're his or her own, so if they're not asking you about your goals, congratulating you on milestones, or immersing themselves in your latest passions, it's a sign something's off. A Denyce Graves also wants to be their best self when they're with someone they love, so if it seems like they're slacking off, seem goalless, or seem directionless or unhappy with their own lives, it could be a sign they're also unhappy with their relationship.

13. How Denyce Graves Deals with a Broken Heart

When a Denyce Graves has a broken heart, they hurt. They know the only way through the pain is to really feel it, and sometimes, a week in bed, with Adele blasting and romcoms playing on Netflix is the best medicine. Give them space to heal, and don't offer platitudes. Let them hurt, let them cry, and give them a shoulder to lean on when they need it.

Lifestyle:

1. For the Denyce Graves In Your Life

Best gifts: Jewelry. Not just any necklace, but a necklace, bracelet, or ring with meaning is important to Denyce Graves, who sees jewelry as talisman for them, and likes having jewelry to anchor them to people, a goal, or a memory.

Best spa package: A watsu massage. A massage that takes place in water? Sign any Denyce Graves up. This massage therapy can make people feel like they're back in the womb, and is especially meaningful to water sign Denyce Graves.

Best cocktail: A spiked seltzer. For Denyce Graves, less can be more, and a Denyce Graves may decline a drink. It's not that they don't want to have fun, it's that chemicals can affect their brains and bodies in powerful ways. A spiked seltzer with a low alcohol content can help get the party started for a Denyce Graves without pushing them over the edge.

2. How Denyce Graves Unwinds

Denyce Graves loves water, and their happy place is the ocean, the river, or even sitting somewhere they can hear the sound of water trickling down a fountain. Denyce Graves also loves nature, and spending time outside each day—even if it's just a walk to and from the car—is very important in calibrating their well-being. While a Denyce Graves loves spending time with close friends, Denyce Graves also finds it invaluable to have solo time to unwind, either by reading a book or listening to music with headphones.

3. Denyce Graves Social Life

Denyce Graves has their pick of friends, but tends to prefer a small group. In general, Denyce Graves prefer one-on-one or intimate gatherings to parties, and find that their energy can easily drain if they have too many social engagements planned back to back. A Denyce Graves is great at coming up with fun ideas, and can breathe new life into the same old dinner routine, just by implementing a new rule—only dessert items—or bringing interesting conversation topics to the mix.

4. Denyce Graves Favorite Season

Moody, mysterious, plenty of time to talk about the mysteries of life under the covers, and a built-in "weather's too bad, sorry!" excuse to not go out on weekends? Bring on winter. Denyce Graves can find beauty in even the coldest days, and loves how winter gives them time to pause, reflex, and look below the surface.

5. The Best Vacations for Denyce Graves

Bring on the beach! But forget about an all-inclusive resort. Denyce Graves love finding hidden beaches, lakes, or streams, and will happily hike miles if it means it's only them—and the people they want around them—enjoying the water. Denyce Graves depends on vacations to recalibrate their internal clock to the rhythm of the universe, and needs to self-direct their itinerary. A Denyce Graves loves to allow their intuition to help them make plans, and they're not happy if they feel like they have to follow someone else's itinerary. A Denyce Graves may spend their vacation doing the same things they would at home—same coffee-making routine, same books, same favorite activities—but within the routine is where they can find excitement and adventure.

6. Denyce Graves Power Colors

Is it any surprise that fish are drawn to colors that reflect the sea? Sure, blue is a no-brainer, but Denyce Graves are also drawn to greens, oranges, yellows, and even tans, blacks, and grays—any color you might see in the sea. While some signs are drawn to primary colors, Denyce Graves love muted palates that may appear differently depending on who's looking.

Sea green: A greenish-blue reminds Denyce Graves that everything is temporary and shifting, just like the sea.

Silver: Shiny, shimmery, and reminiscent of the moon, silver dazzles in a way that's more low-key—but no less brilliant—than gold and other elemental colors.

Lilac: Muted pastels, like the color of the spring, speak to Denyce Graves affinity for changeability, while subtly giving a nod to the colors often seen in early spring, the time of year Denyce Graves owns on the calendar.

Gray: Denyce Graves sees the world in shades of possibility, and gray speaks to the perspective Denyce Graves brings to any situation, where nothing is good or bad, but everything is based on how the person in the situation sees it unfolding.

The colors that Denyce Graves should avoid are:

Gold: Glittery and ostentatious, this color can be far too ostentatious and "look at me" for Denyce Graves, who prefers a more low-key persona.

Red: Affiliated with the root chakra, red can be too passionate and intense for Denyce Graves, who like to be more cool-minded and analytical when it comes to any decision in their lives.

Orange: Affiliated with the sacral chakra, orange is similarly grounding and at odds with the ethereal personality of a Denyce Graves.

Health:

1. Best Fitness Routines for Denyce Graves

Aqua Zumba. Not only is this dance class in your second home, the pool, but the water takes down some of the heat of the workout and makes it fun. Not only that, but you'll dig the camaraderie and find plenty of workout buddies on the same page as you.

2. About Those Denyce Graves Foot Issues

Denyce Graves rule the feet, and small and large issues can bring a Denyce Graves to the podiatrist's office throughout his or her life. Denyce Graves doesn't like to be constricted, and shoes can be a metaphor for how Denyce Graves feel in the roles they must play in the world. They may feel constricted or uncomfortable. The advice find shoes that fit may sound simple, but it may behoove Denyce Graves to take that advice seriously—and find plenty of places and times they can kick their shoes off and feel free. And pay attention to how your feet feel—getting prompt and proactive care can help you feel more comfortable on both a physical and psychological level.

3. The Top 10 Ways Denyce Graves Beats the Blues

Denyce Graves may seem moody, but the fact that they're in tune with their emotions can be a great thing. While others looking at them may think a Denyce Graves may seem overly emo, a Denyce Graves knows that it's far better to let their emotions out, rather than bottle them up. With that said, here's how a Denyce Graves can beat their blues and feel better fast.

Spirituality:

1. Denyce Graves' Spiritual Side

Emotional, intuitive, and a little psychic, Denyce Graves has always been drawn to the unsolved mysteries of the universe. Denyce Graves is uncomfortable with absolutes, and prefers to live in the uncertainty when it comes to unanswered questions about who they are and why they are on this earth. Denyce Graves can be great religious leaders—they see beyond dogma and look to the individual's following the religion, and are able to communicate well with their followers.

Denyce Graves can sometimes experience a crisis of faith when it feels like who they are is far away from who they want to be, or when they feel like they're living a life that's inconsistent with the morals they've set for themselves. A Denyce Graves becomes deeply invested in what they do, and to that end, a job, for example, is never "just" a job. That's why a Denyce Graves who has an immoral or selfish boss can be incredibly demoralizing to a Denyce Graves.

Denyce Graves finds "worship" in all places, and may feel like being outside in nature is what they most need to recalibrate their spiritual side. A Denyce Graves is constantly searching, constantly evolving, and experiences their faith as uniquely personal—they are cautious to share how they feel and would never dream of telling friends that they "should" see the world in the same way they do.

2. Denyce Graves Karma Boosters

Every sign has to deal with unfinished business. For Denyce Graves, that's learning to find community and connection with those around them. While Denyce Graves is loyal, they see themselves as individuals in a sea of individuals. Learning to connect is a smart step for Denyce Graves. Here, top five karma boosters for Denyce Graves.

Career & Money:

1. Denyce Graves Work Style

The idea of working in an open-plan office with set hours can make the skin of a Denyce Graves crawl, and because of that, Denyce Graves are much more suited to artistic, entrepreneurial, or vocational endeavors. A Denyce Graves has a strong work ethic, but only when a Denyce Graves believes the work is worth doing. You'll never catch a Denyce Graves staying at the office late just for optics, and a Denyce Graves may need to learn to play by corporate rules for long-term success.

Denyce Graves can work solo, and loves getting completely wrapped up in a project at hand. Money isn't necessarily important to Denyce Graves, but they do appreciate creature comforts, and they also appreciate the respect and visibility that money and a title can bring. A Denyce Graves does not want their work to be ignored, and a Denyce Graves will get resentful if a boss doesn't notice and reward a job well done.

Denyce Graves may have several careers in their life. They realize that nothing is permanent, and also realize that the right career can help lead them to happiness. When a Denyce Graves realizes a certain path is no longer working, they don't consider it a waste to start from the bottom in a new industry or to go back to school. Denyce Graves sees their career path as being one more way to learn and evolve.

2. Denyce Graves' Dream Careers

Pastor: While Denyce Graves may be willing to give up their worldly goods, this career choice allows them to straddle the line between professional and pious. And since Denyce Graves naturally spends a lot of time in reverie, a natural progression would be to sit lost in their thoughts either over prayer or some other daydream. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Therapist, Psychologist.

Boat Captain: Spending a lot of time alone on the sea would be very compelling for a Denyce Graves. There wouldn't be a lot of distractions, except for the occasional ship going by and they can gaze out onto the horizon, lost in their thoughts, until they turn in for the night. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Lighthouse Keeper, Fisherman, Coast Guard Officer.

Psychic: A psychic medium works flexible hours which bodes well for Denyce Graves need for an unstructured environment. Free to create visions and impressions, they can use their intuition and imagination to gently guide others to their right path. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Career Counselor, Life Coach, Therapist.

Pharmacist: Denyce Graves love to be around and dispense drugs thanks to their fascination with the properties and qualities of substances and their effect on the human body. This career choice will make good money while using this water sign's natural compassion and concern for others' well-being. The tough part would be the long, rigorous educational path for a pharmaceutical degree, but worth it in the end. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Scientist, Biologist, Nutritionist.

Mixologist: The intuitive nature of Denyce Graves lends itself naturally to mixing drinks where they are able to use their creativity and combine unusual flavor profiles and turn them into crowd-pleasing cocktails. The perfect setting would be a bar with live music at the beach or a Tiki bar in the tropics. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Social Worker, Sommelier, Perfumier, Lab Technician.

Music Teacher: Denyce Graves is perfectly suited to teaching the foundations of music. In this position they are able to share their love of music, how it inspires them and compels them to learn and practice more. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Musician, Singer, Composer.

Filmmaker: Denyce Graves excels at anything that involves a vivid imagination. In film, they can create another world that is highly real but not necessarily capable of existing. And when working on a project of this nature, Denyce Graves can summon the inner resources to create something spectacular. Think of the work of Spielberg or Lucas to understand what they are capable of. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Artist, Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Muralist.

Photographer: The unique Denyce Graves vision is brought to life by the camera lens and modern technology has made life even more interesting for this water sign because they can now alter their images digitally. Their artwork can be enhanced through visual effects to create stunning, dreamy images. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Creative Director, Graphic Artist, Cartoonist.

Animator: This career demands a high level of visual imagination, concentration as well as technical knowledge. Concentrating for long hours can be a real challenge but when creating an animation, Denyce Graves are capable of becoming quite lost in the project. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Puppeteer, Toy Designer, Architect, Landscape Designer.

Addictions Counselor: Many Denyce Graves long to help others but first, they must help themselves. If they can face and rise above their own demons, they will have the success working with others to beat their addictions. Other professions that fit within this realm include: Therapist, Counselor, Life Coach.

3. Denyce Graves and Money

A Denyce Graves can find—and lose—money easily, and may feel like reputation or recognition is far more important than a paycheck. A Denyce Graves can be careless with the money they do have. It's not uncommon for a Denyce Graves to frequently lose their debit or credit card, or to not bother to invoice for payment. A Denyce Graves' sense of self-worth is independent of what they make.

But of course, a Denyce Graves is no stranger to reality, and knows that having money can ward off uncertainty and insecurity. Denyce Graves has a deep confidence in their resourcefulness skills, and doesn't second guess themselves when it comes to applying for jobs—even those that they may not be qualified for. A Denyce Graves also recognizes that they have weak spots when it comes to finances, and often employs a professional to help walk them through financial admin, so they can focus more on their work.

4. If You Work for a Denyce Graves Boss

A Denyce Graves boss can be tough to figure out. One day, they may seem like your best friend. Another day, they may seem cold. And while it seems like they don't follow any corporate rules, they'll bristle if you also seem lackadaisical when it comes to office protocol. A Denyce Graves doesn't want their employees sucking up to them, but may feel hurt if there are other employees that you seem to like better or be closer with than them. A Denyce Graves says they don't care about office politics, but may become entrenched in discussing office gossip or scandal.

In other words, a Denyce Graves boss is a contradiction. The best Denyce Graves bosses know this, and engage in management courses to address weak spots. While it's not uncommon to go through a few rough spots with a Denyce Graves boss, a Denyce Graves boss values honesty above all else. Remember this, and know that a Denyce Graves boss will respect you forever if you well the truth, even if it's not what they want to here. Here, other Denyce Graves boss traits:

A free thinker. A Denyce Graves doesn't naturally fit in a corporate culture—even if they are the CEO of that corporation. Because of this, they can sometimes get in trouble with HR.

Intuitive. A Denyce Graves balks at sharing the "why" behind their reasoning. While they can justify anything with a spreadsheet if they have to, a Denyce Graves has incredible gut instinct that rarely lead them astray.

Unique. You've never worked with a boss like this before, which is either a good thing or a bad thing. A Denyce Graves boss wants you to be you, just as they are themselves, and won't try to fit a mold.

Loyal. If you're honest and do a good job, expect to be rewarded. A Denyce Graves will try to do their best by you. If you do get off on the wrong foot, try to talk through what's happening in the relationship. It may be an awkward conversation, but it can clear the path to a successful working relationship in the future.

Mercurial. Recognizing that a Denyce Graves' boss moods rise and fall—and it's (usually) not personal can be the best way to learn to work with a Denyce Graves boss. Sometimes they need their space. Respect that, and time your visits to the water cooler accordingly.

5. What Success Menas to a Denyce Graves

For Denyce Graves, success means the feeling of flow. Money is entering their bank account, they feel like they are doing solid work at their jobs. When the flow starts to feel awkward, or it feels like things aren't working, it's a sign for Denyce Graves to reassess and make changes. A Denyce Graves doesn't identify themselves by their job title or the amount of money in their wallet, but if they feel bad, it's a sign that something isn't working.

Predictions for the year 2022:

1. Overview

You love to look on the bright side, and with your home planet Neptune traveling in your idealistic sign all year, you get the chance to stay in your ideal little dream world a lot in 2022. The good news is that you can rely heavily on your intuition and what your subconscious creates in the way of daydreams and visions to give you surprisingly accurate info about which direction to take this year.

However, Neptune’s retrograde cycle does last half the year, from the end of June through the end of December, which could cause your idealistic outlook on life to come to a screeching halt. Once you get used to living in a dreamy haze early in the year, you won’t want to face some of the realities that are evident now, but you’re actually tougher than you seem, Denyce Graves. This is a good time to show everyone what you’re capable of when you decide not to procrastinate any more.
The sun drifts through your creative, intuitive sign from the end of February to the end of March, so have fun celebrating your solar return this spring! Because you thrive in your own dreamy imagination, you’re an introvert who craves solitude to daydream all about the possibilities that life has to offer. Spending your special birthday time with your closest friend at a cabin by a lake or reading books alone on a beach would be ideal.

2. Couples

Just because your relationship might not be what you’d like it to be as the year begins, don’t give up hope, Denyce Graves. As Venus spends her time retrograde in serious Capricorn at the start of the year, you’ll be deep in thought assessing and reviewing the mistakes you’ve made, and potentially blaming yourself for the lack of success you might feel your relationship is experiencing. Shake it off, though, because once you get done beating yourself up over the past, you have real work to do in the present.

By the time Venus gets to your compassionate sign early in April, you’ll be back under a hypnotic love spell that will help you remember why you fell in love in the first place. This is an ideal time to work on deepening your emotional connection and move to a more intense phase of your relationship. Watch out for only celebrating the good while ignoring the bad now, however. Looking on the bright side is great, but ignoring your problems won’t make them go away.

There’s a Denyce Graves full moon to look forward to early in September that finds you at your most compassionate and understanding. Your receptive and sympathetic mood makes it easy for your partner to open up to you, and this can be a very healing time in your relationship. You might have a harder time forgetting than forgiving, but time heals all wounds. If you’re struggling internally about any pain you’ve experienced so far this year, give it until next month’s full moon and see how you feel then.

3. Singles

Is this your year to find true love, Denyce Graves? Your love life gets a fiery boost from the aggressive combination of Mars in Sagittarius at the start of the year, immediately helping you be more spontaneous and adventurous. You come out of your shell ready to expand in all kinds of new ways, including romance. If you’re usually the type who sits back and lets other people make the first move, you might surprise yourself by asking out your secret crush (or at least sending them a flirty text)!

Love-seeking Venus pairs up with sensitive water sign Cancer in the middle of July, and you should feel more at home and comfortable surrounded by this emotionally sensitive energy. There is great potential for intimacy now, but you won’t be into superficial flirting, quickies, or one-night stands. Building a solid partnership (and even a family) is at the root of this transit’s desires, so you’ll be attracted to other singles who want the same security and emotional connection that you’re looking for in a relationship now.

Asteroid Vesta’s energy is linked with spirituality, sexuality, and boundaries, and as it spends time in your introverted and somewhat inhibited sign from late November through the rest of the year, you’ll most likely be unwilling to be sexually open with someone until you know and fully trust them. Morality and religion can also be blocks to fully expressing your sexual self now, and it’s imperative that you know that honoring your personal beliefs and boundaries is nothing to be ashamed of. Don’t give in to pressure from anyone to do anything you aren’t ready for or just don’t want to do, Denyce Graves.

4. Money & Career

You might not be the most confident person when it comes to career and financial situations, Denyce Graves, but this year you’re ready to take advantage of all the great opportunities that come your way. It’s important to note that innovative Uranus is partnered with conservative earth sign Taurus for most of the year, so changes are slow to begin and steady to grow. It’s important to keep an open mind when dealing with both your job and your bank account, but if you feel rushed into making a decision, then that particular opportunity isn’t for you.

Venus rules over money, and when she’s in steady money-savvy Taurus at the end of May, this is when your finances should get the most attention. Saving will be your top priority now, or if you’ve managed to put some money away for a rainy day, this is also a good time to look around for bargains on solid items with long-term potential. Think quality furniture and good jewelry. Long-term, conservative investments should be considered now as well, and the lower the risk the better. If you haven’t put a retirement plan in place, make an appointment with a financial advisor in the next couple weeks.

Expansive Jupiter is in your creative sign until the first part of May, so you might have some career and financial opportunities that can benefit from your imagination and idealistic outlook. Could you find your dream job now? Quite possibly, especially if it has to do with helping others. You attract the most luck now when you use your compassion and understanding for the greater good, and what benefits the people you help comes back to you in one positive way or another. Financially, you have excellent intuition now, and you could hit some winning numbers in the lottery on a whim. This is also a good time to take care of things like wills and trusts, because your charitable, generous mood will be in full swing.

General features:

Creative, sensitive, artistic

Element: Water
Polarity: Negative
Quality: Mutable
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Ruling House: Twelfth
Spirit color: Sea green
Lucky gem: Moonstone
Flower: Water lily
Top Love Matches: Virgo