At this point in Leo season, some experience high-profile attention at prime moments, cash prizes and other strokes of good fortune, though Mercury's retrograde return to Leo reminds us that the luckiest things in life are comparatively low-key. For instance, it's lucky to happen to prefer the thing that is also good for you, i.e., enjoying vegetables. It is also lucky to have the kinds of problems that are suited to growing into the person you want to be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). This week, you make a job look so easy, someone might see your seamless style and think, "I could have done that." The reality is it can take a great deal of work to make things look simple. The experts will appreciate your quiet labor and commitment to excellence. They'll commend and pay you for it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Gathering inspiration can feel so enjoyable it doesn't seem like work, but since you won't work nearly as well without being inspired, what you do to expose yourself to inspiration is a vital and necessary part of the process. Follow your intuition on the matter, which may come in the form of appetite and curiosity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Ambition is optimism. You believe your efforts will bring you a desired outcome. You know that the future will show you a different reality than the one you're living in. The cosmic forces fortify your self-discipline. Every act of perseverance will enforce your confidence in your abilities and increase your odds of success.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You move; life moves with you. It's a connection you can feel, as though you and the universe are breathing together. Take advantage of this synchronistic vibe by stepping boldly into new challenges, trusting your instincts, and letting the energy carry you toward a special, secret and daring goal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This week marks the opening of a new act, and you couldn't be more ready for this excitement. The stage of your life is set, ready to accommodate the magic. The velvet curtain opens to let an audience into the scene. When new characters make their entrance, at first you can't tell who the main characters will be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're a student of life, learning skills and overcoming personal limitations. Challenges are opportunities for growth. An attitude of resilience will keep you going when it gets weird. Fortune favors your rebel side, so take a risk. You're an innovator at heart and you'll be a key part of a progression that helps many.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Peacekeeping is the lingua franca of Libra Land, and this week's conversations will be rich with ideas for settling issues, solving problems and moving forward cooperatively. Even more effective than discussion will be the way you model harmony. You'll be celebrated, promoted and paid, first in small ways and then bigger.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're creatively vibrant no matter what is going on around you. In still settings, you're a dance. In a whirl of chaos, you're the grounding. In electric excitement, you're the heroic rod who gets supercharged while saving everyone. As the sign of transformation, you love an interesting change, and you'll get it this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Improvement requires deconstruction and reconstruction. Even so, tread lightly, especially where feelings are involved. Don't ask too many questions or push social boundaries. It's respectful to give emotions time to settle. People will express themselves when ready. Focus on reading the room and each person in it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Babies come in many forms — every species, every size, every age. You can tell a baby by their cuteness, naivete and, most viscerally, by the tantrums they throw. Dealing with people of all maturity levels is your specialty, and you'll shine in this regard this week. You'll even be chosen and compensated for this skill.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This week's golden opportunity comes in the form of a repetitive scenario. The replays give you a chance to take a different approach, double down on what worked last time, or eliminate what didn't. Your experiments will keep things interesting. Others will be entertained and emboldened by your courage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If all the chords were major, all music would be the stuff of nursery songs. Disharmony is necessary for the score to have complexity, and so it goes in life. Disagreement is part of the beauty. It's how you disagree that matters. Less-skilled people will prolong or perpetuate tensions. You'll move through it with grace.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Your cosmic gift is an inviting groove. You'll settle in and gain momentum toward your goals. You'll find humor, positivity and opportunity for connection in daily life, elevating every experience. More highlights: You'll be an expert communicator and you'll read signals easily, which will help you forge many fulfilling relationships. A truly exceptional group will welcome, support, challenge and inspire you. You'll have regular exposure to various natural environments that you'll find rejuvenating and revitalizing.

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