The week opens with a new moon in Gemini — a fresh start for communication, connection and ideas. Falling on Memorial Day, a day of remembrance, this new moon invites reflection on how we honor the past, what stories we pass forward, and how we build communities that carry the lessons, sacrifices and spirit of those who came before. "The past and present wilt — I have fill'd them, emptied them, / And proceed to fill my next fold of the future." — Walt Whitman

ARIES (March 21-April 19). As for the issue weighing on your heart, it's appropriate to pause and honor how deeply you are thinking and feeling about this. Many wouldn't give it even close to this level of attention. And what you're dealing with is more than a problem. It's an opportunity to cultivate grace and show up to your life better than ever.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The theme that keeps coming up this week can be summed up in one word: motivation. Reflect, ponder and discover along these lines. The effort you make to understand the drives of others will be richly rewarded. So much success will be attributed to understanding what others want and need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It's courageous to be sure, but you leap into your future like someone leaping onto a train just before it pulls away. It's an adventure, but not a strange one — you've dreamt of this journey before. As the scenery blurs by, you'll recognize a sign, a feeling, a nudge. When the right stop comes, you'll know. You were made for this.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). All you want is the tiniest acknowledgement of your reality, but you'll be around people who are somehow incapable of offering this. Their clunky responses, their comparisons that seem to engage you in competition — let it all roll off. You're learning who can meet you in truth and who can't.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This week features you as a stellar communicator. You're finding the words not by forcing eloquence but because you know what you're talking about. Trust that. Keep writing, speaking, sharing — it doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful. Let it flow and watch how much ground you can cover just by moving.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Themes of the week: survival, ambition, validation — the paycheck or the prize. You're part of the collective rhythm. Sometimes your purpose will feel noble — other times, practical. Either way, what matters most is showing up and giving your best. Motivations may differ, but the effort will unite you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Peacemakers don't just keep things calm — they make everything better. Work flows, people connect, good stuff happens. You're great at this because you actually listen and try to understand where people are coming from. It's not just about keeping the peace — it's about building something real that lasts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This week's big lesson: not every relationship needs full access to your heart. Some people are "limited access" — friendly enough but not there for deep emotional exposure. Manage lightly — with warmth, if you like — but protect your core. Also, remember you're not responsible for entertaining others at all times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Imperfect closure is still powerful. In life, full and final resolution is rare (because life is ongoing, messy, circular), but you will still reach enough closure on an important issue to feel real relief. You don't need everything to be fully tied up to start fresh. Some resolution is enough to move into a lighter, freer next chapter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There's something you're trying to master, and the practice gets harder this week. To energize the mission, reconnect with the reasons for doing this. Recall your purpose. Remind yourself why you started in the first place. Return to old praise; revisit early iterations. The spark that started it all is still alive — and it's ready to catch fire again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Imperfect senses connect us to feeling, intuition and human experience — things logic can miss. A perfect argument might win a debate, but an imperfect song — off-key, raw, emotional — can change a heart. People move not by flawless logic but by stories, instincts and feelings. That's why the real work of living isn't to be right — it's to be real.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). This week brings a quest for calm. It's not about finding a tranquil environment to react to so much as embarking on a personal quest to steady yourself when your inner world is buzzing. Calm will be something you can practice into being, especially when your abundant creative energy needs a place to land.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: This year turns up the volume — in the best way. You devote yourself to a subject and grow in knowledge, skill, confidence and effectiveness. This radiates to other areas of your life and translates to greater physical vitality, personal magnetism and relationships, too. The energy you once reserved for the sidelines will power a central role, and you'll be paid well for that. More highlights: An artistic outlet goes public, someone reveals a long-held admiration, and you find a new home (literal or spiritual).

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