The illusion of time is a theme as the new moon hides our great solar clock, reminding us that there is only "now." Sometimes, you will love this moment like it's the only one, which it is. There is the present, and there are stories told in the present. Make those stories earn your attention. Many of them aren't worthy of it. Only a few stories are worth participating in. As for the present, whatever you give it, it will give back to you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The moment you wake up — the one between unconsciousness and the first thought of the day — exists in a holy stillness, an invigorated silence of pure potential, waiting to embrace you any time you want to slip back in. Why quest for it? Not venturing out can help you find what is always with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The action plays out before you, and participation is optional. You can take control or lend support. You can be a spectator or do much less as you move right along. Remember your power to choose. Many a scene will try and seduce you into thinking that participation is mandatory, which is not the case.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Secure in yourself, you don't seek status. In every life, there is something that's enviable to others. Though some lives sport this more obviously than others. This week, you'll be inclined to hide anything that others might be jealous of — a wise instinct, as the wrong kind of attention won't benefit you in the least.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you could see the bonding agent that makes relationships strong, then you would notice the "glue" applied in tiny drops — brief moments of trust that, over time, build up to a quantity to connect people in points of solidarity. Don't doubt the power of small positive interactions. They count. They are, in fact, everything.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to get your project done, and you have everything you need now — except time. In this case, time can be made. It can be carved out, claimed and protected. Unless you get intentional and proactive about this, it won't happen. You may even need to become somewhat ferocious. Your project is worth it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Growth is happening whether you recognize it or not. You're in the process of change. As any insect inside a chrysalis knows, what's occurring doesn't feel the least bit miraculous. Instead, it's experienced as messy, cramped and uncomfortable. Nonetheless, on the other side of this will be a wondrous flight. Onward!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just when you think you know yourself, a new circumstance gives you an exciting glimpse into levels of your personality to be revealed in the next 10 weeks. You may feel somewhat lost. Every option is a road you've never been down to a destination uncertain — disconcerting and yet you'll love where you land.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Nothing limits a view like a limited viewpoint. As fond as you are of reasonableness, today's scene will make you wonder if you might be better off imposing unrealistic expectations on an area of your life. This will shake things up. Tomorrow will be different from today because you dared to see it differently.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Things that appear to happen all at once are really the result of a long buildup of culminating measures. In this light, what do you think the current trends will eventually produce? Expert powers of projection are on the cosmic tap this week. Guess what's coming. Adjust your actions to aim at the future you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're turning out good work as fast as you can. Don't disparage your progress. To accept your natural pacing as a starting point (instead of comparing yourself to those going faster) is an attitude that will carry you far. Self-encouragement is like the high-energy music that makes a workout easier.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The journey between novice and mastery crosses through a large field of mediocrity. It's nothing too treacherous, just tall grass and gopher holes. The main thing is not to lie down and rest, and certainly don't set up camp. March on. You'll know you're out of mediocrity when the terrain is more difficult and the views grand.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's as though you're chasing a result that doesn't want to be caught. You reach and, like a startled animal, it runs. So stop putting energy into the chase and start putting it into different methods of getting stronger and faster. Likely this has to do with building a habit — becoming mighty through repetition.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Your cosmic gift is a supply of general joy and enthusiasm that works wonders no matter where you apply it. You'll change something about your habits that, in turn, favorably alters your image. Then, soon after, alters your reputation — the latter of which you can bank on. The financial sector of your life plumps up to afford you ease and a few sweet adventures to boot. You'll gladly enter into the gravitational pull of another in a mutual fascination that keeps you both orbiting through the seasons.

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