Big Daddy Jupiter going direct in Cancer is reminiscent of a dad in a 1950s sitcom, suited up and ready to give his wisdom and guidance to domestic life. Of course, it's not the '50s anymore. The astral omen now offers updates as much as order, insight as much as action. For months, opportunities have lingered quietly. Now, with the approaching spring equinox, growth begins to stir. Emotional expansiveness, care and intuition will guide us into transformation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're adaptable! You can work with almost anyone doing almost anything. But that adaptability comes at a cost: constant self-monitoring, explaining and changing to fit. It can be exhausting. This week, you'll design your life around your strengths and values and stop spending so much energy on adaptation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Most people walk around assuming they know their own inner world. And maybe they do have a kind of working map, but a map is not the terrain. Experience will take you out of theoretical knowledge this week, and you'll learn something more about yourself. Delight in your complexity and give yourself credit for having the courage to explore.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It starts small with little corrections, subtle steering, emotional pressure and an insistence on being right or "helpful." This is the energy of power and control. You don't need to diagnose it or confront anyone head-on. But you may decide to put some space between you and anyone trying to control you because you're the one best suited for that gig.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It's not going as anticipated. And yet, this is a good place to be — a place where anything can still happen. So, when complications arise and contradictions abound, that's making the story more interesting. Believe in yourself. You're strong, clever and able, and you'll figure it out as you go.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Slot machines are addictive because they keep the nervous system tingling, eyes bright, fingers moving — even when the player is losing. The question they keep open: "What if the next one is it?" This week, you'll experience a similar dynamic in a different area of life. Unpredictability has you alert and wondering, excited about a possible win.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It's worth taking the time to air what's on your mind, and bonus points if you can get it quickly resolved. Because once this is out and done, you'll do your best work. You'll order your priorities, and then, with nothing extraneous to tug at the corners of your concentration, you'll experience the joy of deep focus on what matters.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A child climbing the playground monkey bars isn't thinking about developing motor skills. Monkey bars just seem like a fun thing to play on. Similarly, you'll be attracted this week to the kind of fun that is also the perfect challenge to grow your skill. And the best part is, you'll enjoy the climb with others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can have fun on your own, but you'll have a witness to the experience this week, and it will double your joy. New connections, like with an instructor, classmate or even a fellow ticket-buyer, count, too! Your recipe for fun: a good plan, a little spontaneity and the spirit of acceptance. You're in it for the experience, not the result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You not only cultivate joy but you share it. You can give quite a lot through something as easy for you as smiling. Your genuine smiles send real joy — which will be your contribution to lifting the spirits of those around you all week long. If the heartfelt, genuine smile were all you gave, it would be more than enough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Crying can be the healthiest release. When stressed, tears come with chemistry that calms. But when you're less stressed, tears can be a surprise. It just means these feelings were waiting to be expressed in an environment of safety. This week offers the opportunity to express all kinds of feelings, and health will be restored.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can give a lot without draining yourself because you know what you have a surplus of: warmth, optimism, love, practical help and more. You also know when to give and what not to give. Your job is to look after yourself first, and it is wise to be skeptical of anyone who doesn't agree.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). So many relationships are situational and transactional, but not all. You have known what it's like to feel the surge of unconditional love that lets you know that you really don't have to do or be anything other than yourself to be worthy of it. This is the kind of love you intend to give, and this week, you surely will.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Enter your Year of Comet Trails, when your presence lights up the lives of others. They feel lucky around you, and you have the benefit of their fond wishes. Your life gets easier, more joyful and more fun because of shared adventures with these fellow travelers. Whether you're focused on work or personal quests, aiming to satisfy your curiosity or prove your strength and skill, your approach of fairness, inclusion and integrity attracts good fortune and love. More highlights: You'll invest in people, sock away profits and build a legacy. You'll also see rare sights.

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