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The journey of today's Scorpio moon recalls how some of life's most ordinary scenes can take a great deal of courage. Someone tells the truth across the kitchen table. A neighbor knocks on the door after months of silence. A hard conversation ends in hugs and laughter. These are all acts of transformation, occurring on a much deeper level than appearances suggest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People tolerate remarkable inconveniences until one lands in the middle of the morning commute. You'll be reminded that theoretical scenarios produce theoretical outcomes. But you don't really know how people will react to real life until they are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Because you're alert, astute and open-minded, the day is flush with possibility. You're willing to take a chance at a long shot and risk missing entirely. The fails are the price of entry for a big, interesting life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Appreciation is often expressed to the people who get most of the credit anyway. Tending best to the powerful is lazy diplomacy. You'll lend a sense of balance as you acknowledge the work of the underdog.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People feel your confidence in the simple choices, like deciding what to do and then doing it without explaining the decision. Your power moves are as subtle as the pause you take between one sentence and the next.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Before you get swept into the day's itinerary, check in on yourself. Ask: "What would make today count most to me?" Once you're centered in your own values and priorities, the rest is gravy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Maybe it's effective in dating apps, but in real life, people who want to make new friends don't typically lead with a list of requirements. You learn more in a 10-second face-to-face interaction than in hours of digital interaction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're ramping up the productivity. Make sure you also increase your means of support, your access to resources and the organizational elements that allow you to scale. It's only progress if it's sustainable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Why is it so hard to achieve happiness alone lately? Maybe because it's not an achievement so much as a byproduct. These days, it pops up in moments of service. The best moments will be collective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don't waste time scrutinizing your motive or anyone else's. Most decisions won't have a single noble cause or a single selfish one either. Ambition mixes with fear, generosity with pride. You don't need a perfect motive to make a good decision.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A trusted entourage can provide the buffer that protects you from harsh realities. But today, you crave the truth and don't want anyone to soften it. By taking things head on, you will move on. Make haste.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're not seeking the shiny prize, the big-dollar bottom line or the admiration of your peers. Those are just different ways of getting to what you're really after: freedom. Which path allows the most room to be yourself?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Today's uncertainty isn't so scary. It's the blindfold that takes away one of your senses, only to make the others stronger. Your psychic feelers are extended, and they go first, like hands patting to find the way in the pitch-black dark.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 18). It's your Year of the Sun Throne. You've a radiant nurturing spirit others orbit and a steadfast rhythm they count on. Though you are widely and dearly loved, you never let it go to your head. More highlights: Invitations -- some glamorous, some down-home, all fun. Your work becomes easier to value and easier to sell. A creative obsession drives the happiest parts of your year. Pisces and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 25, 9, 36, 14 and 48.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Andy Samberg is currently filming the action comedy "Protecting Jared," adding another offbeat role to a career built on smart, unpredictable laughs. From "Saturday Night Live" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to animated hits and indie comedies, he has become one of comedy's most versatile performers. The Leo sun brings star power and confidence, while his Aquarius moon offers a breezy detachment and original perspective. With Venus and Mars in Libra, creative collaborations and lasting friendships remain at the heart of his joyful career.

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