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Just as the cells in a flower bud swell with water and longing, gently coaxing the petals to unfurl, the full flower moon, swollen with feeling, opens our hearts to the beauty all around us. In these Venus-infused days, love and tenderness bloom just beneath the surface -- quiet, radiant and ready to be noticed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Genuine transformation happens when someone feels safe, seen and capable -- not when they feel judged or diminished. Encouragement affirms inner resources while critique is trickier. Steer away from it today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The way you deal with problems will make a huge difference. An approach laden with stress, drama or perfectionism will wear you out. But an approach of creativity, calm or curiosity will energize you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There's no magic shortcut, but your unique path is where all the action is anyway. So, forget the fear of missing out. Keep your whole self where you are and don't wander off in your mind to what others might be experiencing.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're already on a trajectory that feeds your soul -- maybe not in every single minute but in a way that's sustainable. So, don't worry or force anything. Just keep doing what you're doing: creating, reflecting, growing and trusting life's rhythm.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll be most attracted to someone with gravitas -- someone who can build tension, who knows the difference between intimacy and overexposure, and someone who can delight you without dissolving into you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). No one teaches the bird how to build a nest, and yet, it does -- skillfully, instinctively. You, like the bird, will draw from the deep well of inherited wisdom to construct something beautiful: a shelter of solace, protection and care.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be the glue, the spark and the heartbeat of your circle, bringing people together with warmth and energy. But even radiant centers need protection. A well-placed boundary early on safeguards your peace and quietly commands the respect you deserve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're not alone, even when it feels that way. That's the moment to reach out and ask for reminders. Life shifts when you believe you're supported -- that things will work out. And they will. Caring forces are all around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don't bulldoze your way in; you sense your way in. You notice the unspoken things -- body language, tone, the vibe of a room. And because of that, you know when to speak, how to respond and who to connect with.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The energy you loved in another person still lives in you. They didn't give it to you; they activated it, which means others can, too, when the time is right. What's yours doesn't disappear; rather, it sits in waiting until the moment it is sparked again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The best compromises are ones where both people feel seen, respected and maybe even surprised by how good the middle ground can be. Note that if one person is always giving in, it's not a compromise -- it's self-erasure.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Stop rehearsing conversations in your head. Relationships will be unpredictable, so let it be. Release control and expectations in how things should go. Everything sweetens when you drop the script and let life improvise.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 12). This year feels like a second wind, and in many ways, it is. You're getting another chance to do it your way -- relaxed, creative and with unforced brilliance. More highlights: You'll build the kind of credibility that opens high-level doors. You'll witness someone you care for blossom -- and they'll say you had everything to do with it. A project near your heart receives funding or recognition. Aquarius and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 27, 3, 12 and 40.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Having begun his Hollywood journey at age 5, the tenacious Taurus Jason Biggs has been a constant fixture in Hollywood as an actor, producer and now director, bringing all the taste of his Venus-ruled sun sign and a sensitive Cancer moon to the scene. Biggs is set to make his directorial debut with the action-comedy "Getaway." Additionally, Biggs and his wife, Jenny Mollen, have revived the beloved series "Dinner and a Movie," bringing their dynamic chemistry to a new generation of viewers.

Holiday Mathis' debut novel, "How To Fail Epically in Hollywood," is out now! This fast-paced romp about achieving Hollywood stardom is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

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