No, it's not an alternative title for the Michael J. Fox classic sci-fi adventure; "forward to the beginning" is the cosmic call for this week leading up to the spring equinox. In the first three months of the year, our calendar gives us three chances to start new. First, there's Jan. 1. Then there's the Lunar New Year. And the piece de resistance is the sun's progression into being born again into the first sign of the zodiac.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Of all the haunting ghosts, there are few as destructive as the ghost of the path not taken. Don't entertain that specter at all, not even for a minute. Assume you had good reasons for all of your moves, and that you'll make even better ones from here. Energy that feels like pining, longing or regret is a total waste.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have dearly held values, but you're also careful not to let your opinions harden into brittle prejudice that can't flow nicely in the larger context. Harsh views are more likely to snap in the wind. Openness is lovely and strong, like the bendy branches of healthy trees dancing with the weather.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The social wheels turn just like every other wheel — through changing points of elevation. Striving for higher status, admiring the top rungs, watching the rise of the new and the decline of the old guard... this is all part of the fun. The temptation is to take it all too seriously, but there's power in a degree of detachment.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A hobby will take your mind off of the demands of daily life, though it not necessarily in a way that's stress-free. There's a touch of drama in every world, even the ones that are supposed to be fun. The point is that it's a different kind of drama than you'd typically deal with at work or home. It will expand you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you're swept up in the current of strong emotions, they feel like who you are. But emotions are not identity. They are information — feedback from inside you that can help you make the best decision. So don't overly identify with a feeling. Hold yourself back as a witness to the flow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your feelings surprise you. You may think they shouldn't be as intense as they are, but that's not within your control. Trust that it's coming from somewhere, and instead of trying to stifle the surge, allow it. Make space for the energy to come through so you can examine it and choose your reaction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're interested in learning new theories about how the world works, and you're willing to entertain ideas a while before deciding how much sense they really make. Intelligence and openness are linked. Ultimately, it's this kind of adventurous thinking that will attract bright minds and sharpen your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). No one is exactly the person they front to the world. It is only human nature to amplify the good, stand in the pretty light and put a flattering spin on it. You pride yourself on being as "real" as possible. Your luck will coincide with the degree to which you conform your behavior to the standards you publicly endorse.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Fantasies can be healthy. You're game to take part in mental escapism as long as it stays within the bounds of entertainment. You're careful not to base decisions, even small ones, on fantastic notions though. It's a good rule of thumb this week: Any decision that is not based on reality is bound to be faulty.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The horse doesn't have the option of taking off the blinders. But you, with figurative and metaphoric opposable thumbs, can take blinders on and off at will. Knowing when to do so requires wisdom, or just a good schedule. By the moon, now's a "blinders on" time. Run your own race, ignoring all competitors.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What gets you to the workout is putting on the clothes and then tying the shoes. The workout isn't the ritual; getting dressed is. Getting dressed is the part that takes initiative and sets the rest in motion. Question of the week: How can you make it easier to do the action that will tip you toward your goals?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). New relationships are fragile things. Gestures quick and careless can break them like a glass knocked from the table. If left untended, connections can turn unpalatable as a forgotten drink. This week, you will recognize relationships too full of potential to leave to the precariousness of chance.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Getting happier will have to do with honing your purpose and contributions. You'll give thought to how others experience you. You'll practice presenting your work and presence in different ways. Your experiments require courage. It helps that your mind is flexible and you don't take yourself too seriously. Though you don't expect every experiment to pan out, your journey will see many wins. Those near get the sense they are in a special world that exists only where you are.

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