Depending on the culture, time and, indeed, the shade, pink is a color that has been considered masculine, feminine, tender as a baby's foot or racy and bold as a Victoria's Secret billboard. It is seldom chosen for flags of nations, but never say never, as it's been spotted in the form of lion or blossom or simply a band of its particular radiance. May this week's Pink Moon shine its own hue to you, one that only you can see.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Trials are teachers. Challenges will affirm your resourcefulness. It's good to know you can trust yourself to come up with whatever the moment most requires. You're a good person to have on your side. Affirm it over and again. This is a golden takeaway if ever there were one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are destiny's agent, playing a role in the unfolding of events and outcomes, many of which won't affect you, but the ones that do will have an interesting and indelible imprint. You'll bring people together on purpose and accidentally — it works out well both ways. When two meet, the world is forever altered.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are no bad positions this week, just some that are easier to navigate than others. Observe how folks observe. It guides your next move. They may nod along when they really don't know what's happening. Assumptions are tricky because they either lead to mistakes or the right answer.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What meets the eye is never the full reel. It's the filmmaker's creed, the magician's rule and the marketer's law. From all that's ever graced the theatrical stage to the essence of courtship to the tapestry of general human interaction, it's the plans and preparations that create the art of the seen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your knack for jubilation is unrivaled. A hint of merriment is all you need to spring into action. Before risking rejection, conduct some reconnaissance. Familiarize yourself with the pathways to "yes." Unorthodox methods have their charm, yet a bit of groundwork won't hurt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Accept the challenge. No matter how far into the endeavor you get, it's better to have the experience than not. Setbacks are inevitable, but keep going. Tenacity will bring the result. Your attempts to make it look easy could actually make it so, or, at the very least, will strengthen your influence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You've a gift for blending in when that's the power move and standing out when it isn't. You'll assert yourself when it's time, and others will add to your work and join with your effort. Beautiful patterns will emerge. Later, it will seem as though you were always headed toward unmistakable beauty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). We all live in a world of the potentials we know. To expand your knowledge of the possible is to expand your world. Creative work is featured. Anything that pushes on your imagination might be contributing to a new paradigm. Be mindful of the influence; a little lightness and humor will go a long way to brightening your tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It's hard to say which feels better, giving or receiving. Acts of kindness elicit a natural high whichever role you fulfill. You'll experience both roles this week. The way things come around can be very indirect and surprising indeed, which is part of the delight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Over the course of a day, you deal with countless contraptions that do exactly as expected from the door to the phone, the television to the car ignition, and yet certain tasks are only really done right when executed by the human touch. In these matters you give your full attention and heart as only you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Sometimes, we don't realize what we think until the words are on our lips. We have to hear them first to realize a better thing to say or think, and certainly, many folks never even think to upgrade. Meanwhile, your improvements keep coming. Cut yourself a break. All the times you get it right should count, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Invent as you go. Refine later. There's no polishing what hasn't been forged. Because this is the natural order, it's not always possible to make a thing wonderful before anyone sees it. Learning in public takes courage, and that's why many people don't do it. You'll embrace vulnerability and, therefore, also connection.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: There are so many forms of happiness you can experience because you're at this age — things you couldn't do until now. Also things you don't have to do anymore, all worthy of your embrace and celebration. You'll be involving more people in your work and process and getting the quality feedback, resources and support that helps you create wins for yourself and your team. More highlights: romance-inspired creativity; dreams unbound, freedom feelings and the dances to match.

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