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The Aries moon says much can happen on the strength of a solo effort -- impressive, impactful, important. But not immense. Not like communal power. Mars in Libra suggests going it alone will be harder, slower and more draining. Support from those who care, who get it, who share the vision will amplify and accelerate the mission.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). By chasing one very specific prize you might accidentally ignore other potential sources of happiness, or reject alternative paths that could bring even more satisfaction. Don't fixate. Stay flexible, open and sensitive to joy, which can call from anywhere.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Mastery isn't always achieved through hard work. Sometimes it's sweat, sometimes it's long hours, but it can also be playful discovery, enlightening conversations and, in today's case, a fun breakthrough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Friendly is still your default, but today you're streamlining access to you. These boundaries aren't made in an effort to keep people away from you. Rather, they're about keeping your peace protected.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Productivity can feel good, can be essential to the thriving of the group, and can reward you in a multitude of ways -- but productivity is not self-worth. The business is optional today. You don't have to be busy to prove your value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have an aptitude for observation, a high quotient of curiosity and a drive to gather as much sensory information as possible. It's a skill, really -- one you've cultivated over years of being you. You'll be rewarded for all you notice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Not every thread becomes part of the tapestry. Some just teach you about texture. You're engaging with what's available, what's strange, what's stirring, and you're doing it with detached curiosity. That's what makes it art.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will stop yourself mid-action. It's a power move. Not because you withhold your effort, but because you ask yourself why you're doing it in the first place. You listen to your own emotional system and your own wisdom.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will perform alchemy -- turning powerlessness into clarity; gratitude, into grounded truth. You will step into your own authority and say: No. I will not be ruled by fear. First I will see what really is there instead of worrying about what might be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Presence isn't meditating with perfect posture or fixating attention on an object like a monk with a raisin. Letting your actual thoughts, feelings, body and actions match -- or at least be known to you, is enough. In fact, it's remarkable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Does this really help me thrive, or is it just armor? Am I hiding behind this, or am I expressing myself with it? When you know what you're doing and why, you can choose from confidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're surrounded by smart people, and smart people opinions. Give each an amount of time and attention but don't let the decision-making process drag on and on. The fair thing is also the timely thing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you contribute, it's not to get social points or clout, it's because you love the experience of contribution. You love being in it. Today you give in a way that highlights the artist and leader in you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 13). A year when you'll hold power without having to maneuver for the position. Finally, the respect you deserve. Career momentum translates to real money. More highlights: You master three new habits, repeating what matters until it's part of you. Younger people and/or family expansion brings joy. You'll host like a legend, and more hospitality is heaped on you. Taurus and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 9, 20, 15 and 38.

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