Venus in Capricorn forms a terse angle to the ever-surprising Uranus in Aries, suggesting that love will be like a rose, and every non-genetically modified rose has its thorns. As for the GMO roses, they have their own issues. Though these are issues that are unlikely to show up for years to come, so it will take a while to test this metaphor.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The most frustrating thing is when something doesn't quite work right, but it doesn't work wrong enough to warrant the cost of repair or replacement. Hold on. What you're dealing with isn't broken, just temporarily wonky.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your prize for doing everything right may be simply that you get to keep doing it. Is it worth it? Doing a thing differently to satisfy your own curiosity will be lucky for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). No need to agonize about your choices today because there won't be any wrong paths, just paths that get there a little sooner, or paths that don't get "there" at all but go somewhere delightful nonetheless. Enjoy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you please that one certain person, the rest goes better. Maybe this person has too much power. Or it could be that this is just what works for both of you. The good news is that this person will be easy to please today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The prize may seem just out of reach, and as uncomfortable as this is, it's a great sign. One leap, shove or gust of wind is all it will take to bring this to hand, so keep that hand outstretched.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are things you're experiencing that can't be described in words because words are inadequate. And yet, there are parts that can be described, and when you try to do this, you'll gain new insights and understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sweet afterthoughts, door prizes, party favors — the add-ons do make a difference. And while the novice finds them frivolous, the seasoned expert has counted them as part of the package all along and made it into a surprise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your ambition is high gear, but the question that keeps coming up is: At what cost? The biggest clue will come from observing the people around you. What's it costing them?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You do have an overactive inner critic; it's true. But your inner ambassador also has a lot of energy, as does your inner cheerleader. Pit them against one another if necessary — whatever it takes to do your best work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're still sorting something out — your feelings, your involvement in a process, what you are and are not willing to do. You don't have to decide all of this in a day and anyone pressuring you has an agenda. Factor that in, too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). One pop song suggests that "it's too late to apologize..." and yet it never really is. The apology may not hold any sway, but if it's sincere, it shouldn't come with such contingencies in the first place.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). To impact the world, one must first impact the personal. It sounds big, but it's accomplished in all the small actions you take to assume responsibility for yourself and your surroundings. Give yourself credit for this.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 1). This year features the warrior in you — the part of you willing to work up the courage take on your fears and obstacles and to fight for those who need you. You'll have a breakthrough in your work that connects you with people you never thought you'd know. Beauty in your home life has to do with far-off influences. Aquarius and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 30, 1, 11 and 45.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Have a good time and the others will, too. TAURUS: To avoid jealousy and love triangles, hang out with friends who have different love interests from your own. GEMINI: Woe to any potential loves who try to sum you up. As if they could! CANCER: You're becoming fluid in languages of love. LEO: Safety always comes first. Once safety is confirmed (trust can take a while to establish), the real fun starts. VIRGO: It's not so natural to lead terrific conversations, but there's an art to it that can be learned. LIBRA: You have a type you're attracted to that's better defined psychologically than physically — and that type is changing. SCORPIO: Sure, you overthink things. But you wouldn't read so much into small details if you didn't turn out to be right most of the time. SAGITTARIUS: The human animal is always assessing status. It's not always appropriate but this weekend it's better for you to play the high-status role. CAPRICORN: You thought it was going to be hard to get to know someone. Now you may wish you knew a little less. AQUARIUS: Joyfulness is the No. 1 attractive quality on your list. PISCES: Those words you long to hear — look in the mirror and tell them to yourself. It's the best beauty treatment you can give yourself.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: The love vibes go to Pisces and Capricorn, an earth and water match who crash together like waves on the shore, changed by the impact, both a little diffused by the force of this powerful love, though neither deterred by its magnitude. Just as the waves repeat the cycle, these two return to each other as though compelled by the pull of the moon itself.

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