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"Who looks outside dreams; who looks inside awakes," said the poetic pioneer of subconscious studies Carl Jung. As you move in the group hypnosis of society, other people's opinions, status, rewards... you may not feel fully conscious. But look inside and you'll find something else: fears, motives, desires and shadows that stir your courage and invite self-awareness.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your efforts may not be praised, but that doesn't mean they are in vain. You're playing the long game here. Rewards are unfolding for you, and you'll meet them a few miles down the road.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). So-called experts have turned out a product. If you think you can do better, it's because you can. Inventing is harder than it looks, and it takes longer than you'd think, too, but you're always doing it in one way or another; it's one of your specialties.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What you offer is valuable, but the way you present it is even more important now. The frame you put on things and experiences is a huge part of the feelings and memories that come with it. People don't just experience your work; they experience you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone's flirting with you -- maybe not romantically, but the playful vibe engages you with this person and with life itself. The timing of a look, a word, an unexpected offer... it's all part of a conversation you didn't realize you were in. Now you do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your true friends are the ones who will band together with you to complete a job. Of course, they have to know what you're up to first. That happens when you stop downplaying it and start sharing -- clearly, boldly, like it's worth their time (because it is).

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). "FOMO" is uncomfortable, but so is being too enmeshed. Today brings peace with a position that's close enough but comfortably outside of it all. You'll get an overview of how the group works and a sense of what might be in it for you. This is a perspective you'll no longer have once you get inside.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some truths don't click until you stop trying to explain them to others. Today you'll accept something quietly and completely -- and in that moment, gain a kind of freedom that's all yours. No one else can give this to you, nor can they take it away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A decision you made under pressure now seems surprisingly sound. Turns out, your instincts hold up even when your logic is going by so fast it's blurry. This realization strengthens your trust in yourself -- and sets a new baseline for confidence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don't need to stay with those who politely tolerate you or nod along. There are people out there who will totally get you. They'll see themselves in you, and you'll feel the same. This rare resonance is out there for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're not wrong to need tenderness. And you're not weak for wishing someone would notice. The good news: Someone does. Today. They may not say it yet, but they're watching with admiration and care.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're not trying to be cool, because you know that warm is easier, better and more suitable to most situations. Your way of moving through the world makes people want to come closer and stay longer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You've never been one to rush a connection, but today something clicks with unusual speed. It's funny how this can happen awkwardly and still feel right, because "right" sometimes involves graceless jostling around to find the fit that works.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 5). It's a year of commanding rooms and doing the harder thing; commanding yourself. More highlights: You'll take extended breaks for fun, and you'll get meaningful signals that your creativity is alive and your energy is aligned. You'll have the kind of work that puts you in a flow state -- how satisfying. You'll teach and be made proud by your students. Gemini and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 17, 39, 37, 6 and 1.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: As General Ardmore in "Avatar: The Way of Water" Edie Falco joined the ranks of one of the top-grossing film franchises of all time -- a bold step into blockbuster territory for an actress best known for her grounded, emotionally complex roles. The water-sign "Sopranos" matriarch is a classic moonchild, naturally drawn to portrayals of fierce, flawed and fiercely loyal mothers -- a calling that aligns perfectly with her Cancer sun and Mercury.

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