Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a place to house it. This week's solar square of Jupiter in the sign of domesticity is the prevailing aspect. Sun in Aries says act now. Jupiter in Cancer says protect and grow the nest. Add a Martian sign change and the energy gets impatient. But impatient financial moves can be convenient now, costly later. Stay calm and focus on what can't be bought — like genuine connection and deeply felt togetherness.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It's prep time. Events on the horizon are to be celebrated in particular ways, and the details will matter. A great deal of organization will be necessary to bring it together, but it's so fun for you. You're skilled! In fact, it takes something on this scale to really show you the extent of your creativity and leadership.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Cooperation will be more productive than solo work. Of course, having more people involved doesn't automatically mean cooperation will happen. You've a sense for putting together teams this week. Not everyone will be good at the same thing. You're a genius at offering inclusion and structuring roles around people's strengths.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People want to share a lot with you now, and you don't flinch. You just listen. You just stay. This isn't about guiding anyone's behavior. It's about sitting with the anxiety underneath it. The most useful thing isn't advice, support or a framework; it's showing up, listening well and staying when it matters.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Whatever the problem, everyone is a few clicks away from a solution. But knowledge isn't the barrier to living the way you want to. Behavior is. Behavior follows identity. This week, you'll solve problems in a different way. You'll decide who you are, act like that person, and create the change you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll be reminded that some things come easily to you, and others not so much. You're not bad at the skill — you're undertrained. Practice will change that. No need to wrap your identity around "bad at" or "good at," for that matter. This week, it's about doing what you enjoy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Even though you know the appropriate next move, you feel compelled to do something else entirely. It's a rebellion against convention, against doing the expected thing and against doing the same thing. This rebellion, however small it may be, will make a statement — personal, artistic or social.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The myth is that work comes from inspiration or positivity, but a lot of real output comes from people who simply say, "Fine. I'll do it anyway." You can be irritated, tired and unimpressed with everyone and still move the ball forward better than most. It's a form of resilience that translates into beautiful momentum.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). How can anyone coming into a situation for the first time have insights more useful than those who've been on the scene forever? Because familiarity can lead to blindness. Being too close to an issue can cause one to lose sight of the big picture. This week, you're sometimes the outsider and other times the insider. You'll give value in both roles.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Convenience has a cost beyond the upcharge, and that cost is isolation. For instance, when you get the groceries delivered, you miss out on the fun little interactions at the store, unexpected connections and the general atmosphere of life. If you outsourced everything, you would be outsourcing the joy of community.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A faint signal is coming through like a drippy faucet in a distant room of the mind. It repeats, "Can I really do this?" But of course you can — you already are. Keep going. If you can't shut off the doubt, try to ignore it until it goes away. Showing up to work time and again will eventually eliminate your doubt completely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Life brings many lessons. You have an excellent sense about which ones are important. It's like you can predict what's going to be on the "test" and you're right about it, too. So follow through with your instincts. By the end of the week, you'll see the beginnings of a payout that will continue for months.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Wherever you go, you intend to leave things better than you found them. The trouble is that "better" is subjective. It means something different to everyone you ask. This week, you will improve what you can, then stay open to interpretations and input from others. You'll be among those who make quality contributions.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: It's your Year of the Sweet Comeuppance. This isn't about revenge, nor is it about triumph; rather, it's about the balance of things being restored. Your unsung contributions will be acknowledged. You'll be paid fairly to make up for all the times you had to settle for less. Relationship tensions resolve to favor you and make your life easier, and your days more steeped in respect and love. Restraint will be rewarded, especially financially. A glow-up will enhance your image and experiences.

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