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This isn't a test. There's nothing to pass, no finish line to stumble across in triumph. The act is the answer. The puzzle solves itself through your willingness to play -- to be present, curious, creative, unafraid of looking foolish or brilliant or both. The sun and Mercury conjunction in Leo doesn't ask for outcomes. It invites you to dance with the question. As Hamlet said, "The play's the thing."

ARIES (March 21-April 19). That weird tension with someone? It's echoing something you've been arguing with inside yourself. Sort through your own head first; then go talk to them. You'll be amazed at how much easier it all gets when your inner team is on the same page.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There is spiritual power in leisure. In a world obsessed with productivity and achievement, leisure and play aren't wastes of time; they're access points to wonder, awe, communion and even transcendence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you choose kindness, you're not muddying the water with ego, defensiveness or power struggles. Things become simpler. You can see what matters. Kindness is an energy that doesn't rush. It unfolds gently. It tends to what really matters.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're a powerhouse -- living, working, creating like it's your job (because it pretty much is). You love the work, but even love needs air and rotation. Don't smother it! Step back, chill out and let the magic come find you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll have the unique pleasure of building something lasting with people who see your talents without needing an introduction. A move -- physical, emotional or both -- puts you in better flow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Like a child who doesn't yet know the workaday world, you will separate work from wonder. You will build joy into a task. You will find stories inside the chore and the lines between duty and delight will be blurred.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You take care of your stuff, your schedule, your space -- and it shows. That kind of attention makes your life feel solid. And solid feels good today. That's why more of this is on the way. You're easy to say yes to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're excellent at reading the room and matching your tone -- sweet, spicy, smart, whatever the moment calls for. This is a real gift, and you're using it well. People feel like you get them, and that goes a long way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone is drawn to your mystery. They're watching, listening, maybe circling closer. Don't worry about who. Just keep shining in the way only you can. Your warmth pulls people in. Your originality makes them stay.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You did what you had to do with the info and tools you had at the time. That's all fair. Now there are better options for you, and you know how to use them. Revisit, revise, retry. It's a new day for new outcomes. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Screens and schedules can mess with your sense of aliveness, but your body remembers its glorious animal nature, a nature that requires motion, breath, flavor, sensation. The more you move and feel, the better your mind works. Feed the fire.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Game points and work wins are easy to measure. Social wins? Trickier. You're getting better at reading the unspoken stuff -- vibes, glances, pauses. Your responses are clever and creative, your next move? Brilliant.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 31). A year of stellar opportunities and spellbinding connections. Your name travels further than you do, opening doors before you knock. You grow irresistible to collaborators, mentors and muses alike. More highlights: Your intuition speaks in clear tones. What begins with a simple favor turns into a shared mission. You'll travel through thrilling landscapes -- some geographic, some emotional. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 18, 12, 25 and 2.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Multihyphenated Leo B.J. Novak sparked fascination as the sharp-witted Ryan Howard on "The Office," where he wrote, produced and acted -- earning SAG and Writers Guild awards. True to his Leo Sun, Novak thrives at the center of the creative fire, juggling feature films and a new comedic series. His loyalty, charisma and love of children are also signature Leo traits; he's a bestselling author of children's books and the godfather to Mindy Kaling's kids.

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