Of all the new moons, Scorpio is the newest. Sure, the Aries new moon has vigor, the Virgo new moon has freshness, and the Gemini new moon is on trend. But what the Scorpio new moon has going for it is contrast. The dark is darker — death dark, some would say. And the glistening sliver of light that follows is a newborn slice of hope. Imagine the transformation you desire, then lob your wish to the lunar orbit on Monday.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Sometimes, you have the stuff first and you look for the right container to keep it in. But this week, the container will come first. It will come in the form of an empty box, a blank page, the rich potential of a relationship, or a block of unscheduled time. Don't hesitate to decide how to fill it, or it will be decided for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's important to be great at a job, and this week, it's equally important to let people know you're great at it, otherwise you won't get the chance to share your skills. Whatever time you spend on your craft, spend the same amount of time getting the word out about what you do with savvy marketing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Exercise takes a lot of energy, but it gives the energy back to you with interest. You'll be a magnet for pursuits that follow this kind of math. Also, you'll immediately detect the environments, people and activities with the potential to drain you, and you should run the other way from situations that detract from your power and focus.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Silence is a more popular virtue than truth, and for good reason. The truth requires discernment. Not all truths are kind, helpful, relevant or yours to share. On the other hand, silence is flexible. It fills and empties at the same time. We crave it, need it and depend on it for peace and contrast. Silence gives shape to sound.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It doesn't take extra inventiveness to make things happen in your life because you're naturally creative. You have plenty of practice envisioning things before they occur. Events will come together as if by magic, but if that's so, it's magic you're conjuring. It's happening because of you and not to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Resourcefulness is your forte. Wherever you find yourself this week, you will work with what's all around you. So, don't be afraid to leave your known world. Venture out and there will be something there for you. Whether it's familiar or not doesn't matter. New things have as good a chance of working as old things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A reality is coming together for you. You'll see glimpses in your imagination and feel it in the sensations of your inner world. As you lean into what is forming, you'll forge a path, first in your subconscious and then in your future. Nature will work through you as you magnetize just what you need to grow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Because you know what it feels like to be at odds with yourself, you treasure the congruency you feel in this week of total alignment. You'll feel good because there's nothing you must compensate for or hide. All of you seems to want the same thing so you can put your whole self into pursuits, and the world makes room.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're in an experimental mood and will come at relationships differently. Instead of performing to please people, you'll take a step back and invite your curiosity to help you connect. You'll be more observant and have fewer expectations. You'll leave space for people to surprise you with their contributions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There's a memory that still agitates you when it pops to mind. Rest assured, the event is safely kept in the past. You very well may be the only one who remembers or is bothered. You'll get beyond this. After you chalk it up to a learning experience and let the negative associations go, peace will come to find you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have fielded your share of tactlessness from outspoken people who are oblivious to the impact of their words. It's made you uniquely qualified to manage groups, keep conversations on track and take care of sensitive souls in need of protection. You'll be fondly regarded for making life kinder and safer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Feeling isolated is a trick of the mind — a misreading of your true status. You are not marooned on an island in the middle of an endless sea. You have people, lots of people, and each can connect you to a resource you need. You also have space to create your life. You'll ponder all that's available and feel spoiled for options.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You'll make sense of the illogical, find the common ground between people and understand the connection of seemingly disparate things. With these gifts, you'll weave your life into an interesting tapestry of accomplishments, events and relationships. A graduation or the end of a project will give you a new sense of command over your time. You'll be an integral part of a community effort. A financial win allows you to help loved ones. A special connection features laughter and travel.

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