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As the moon moves into the sign of transformation, we're reminded that an unimaginable number of organisms have lived and died on planet Earth, most leaving no recognizable trace except for the soil they became, the sediment, ocean, limestone, coal, oil and atmospheric carbon. On a 4.5-billion-year-old planet, anywhere you stand is a cemetery and also a nursery.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The path ahead is obscured by a haze of uncertainty. As it goes with foggy conditions, the safest way is to let go of your own time frame and go with the larger one in play. Pause and wait for the weather to change, as it always does.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Today is less about whether you get the prize and more about what the pursuit reveals about you. Your goals say something about what matters to you, but what's even more telling is how hard you go after them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No two people live in the exact same reality. Even twins can have vastly different interpretations of the world. You'll encounter a perspective very different from yours. Another person's worldview becomes a window into experiences you've never had.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The good parts of a job don't seem to make the bad parts worthwhile, but don't worry. The balance is about to shift. Someday you'll look back at this with affection. Hard-earned rewards have a way of redeeming the struggle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're always looking for the goodness in people, and they'll show it to you time and again today. It's nice to know you're not the only one looking out for the ones who need it. When compassionate people join forces, problems get solved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). With all that's going on in the world, you may wonder if "collective healing" is really possible, but you don't have to believe in it to know that one person's choices can improve what's around them. You're that one person today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're often the person who figures things out, keeps going, adapts and solves problems. It's a pattern that runs through multiple areas of your life. Today, you'll be reminded of this foundational force of your identity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). While many are comfortable broadcasting every thought these days, that's not your style. You're feeling even more protective of your privacy than usual. Ironically, the less you reveal, the more curious people become about what you're up to.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone will try to sell you a shortcut, an upgrade or a miracle solution. Maybe it's legitimate, maybe not. Either way, today rewards the proven approach. Stick with what works. Vinegar. Baking soda. Exercise. Sunshine. You know the drill.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some people are so focused on their own immediate needs that they don't notice the demands they're placing on others. This is a good time to strengthen your boundaries and protect your attention from other people's priorities. Your productivity depends on it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Achievement will depend on the success of three missions. First, a quest for understanding. Second, the pursuit of greater understanding. Third, a relentless drive toward deeper, wider and more comprehensive understanding. You'll notice a theme.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Tell people what you think is going to happen. Later, when it happens, you'll be glad there's a record that you saw it coming. It will be a thrill to see your private intuition become an observable reality.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 21). It's your Year of Naming Your Own Price. You get to decide what the work is worth, what's affordable to you energetically, emotionally and financially, and which costs won't pay. The result is more time to do what you love. More highlights: A relationship provides you with the sweet security you've longed for. Three instances of big, great news. A way of having fun you can repeat, scale and share. Aquarius and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 19, 10, 5, 11 and 8.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: As Juno Temple revises her role as Keeley Jones in season two of the soccer comedy series "Ted Lasso," she'll bring her emotional intelligence to the task. Like a true moonchild, Temple radiates vulnerability without seeming fragile. Even when she's playing someone chaotic, rebellious or wounded, there's a quality that invites protectiveness. Cancer is associated with vulnerability, but not weakness, and that balance often makes Keeley both the heart and the surprise of the show.

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