Social scientists prove time and again that most people don't know themselves as well as they think they do. We judge ourselves based on how we've behaved before, which can be an extremely poor indicator of what we are capable of and what we'd be like in different conditions, such as the ones emerging while the sun squares Pluto.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You want to be in the conversation, not the star of it. You want to be seen, not feared. You want to serve and be served, not acquiesced to. Aim to hold your own and you'll stay right where you want to be.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It is natural to want to bask in the indirect glory of a friend's win, a partner's achievement or a child's accomplishment. But you are more likely to celebrate people for who they are, not for how successful they are.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When people don't live up to our hopes, the fault is usually in our expectations. People are generally just being themselves and cannot help if that doesn't match up with others' incorrect notions.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You won't always make the right decision. And when you're the leader, it's even harder to recover from a poor decision. But you're doing your best. That's the important thing. Also important: Don't waver, and don't get defensive.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your load is heavier because of a relationship. Is that fair? Maybe not. But you agreed to this arrangement, either verbally or implicitly. There may be a way to change the arrangement and still keep your word.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don't have to try to be unique. You're effortlessly original. You'll love what happens when you take the pressure off of yourself to be anything other than that which you can't help but be.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's mostly going just fine, but for the small part that isn't, you'll take responsibility. You know you can't control what others do, so you'll work on your part of it. That's more than enough to make a difference.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll hear stories of adversity overcome. The reason you identify with the heroes is that you are one, too, and more than capable of the same sort of victory.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It's always a pleasure to watch another person grow, but when that person is older than you, it's even more touching: maybe because it's unexpected; because it gives you faith in the ever evolving nature of humanity.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your tendency lately is to be stricter than you need to be, especially with yourself. In a sense, it keeps you on track, but over time this could inspire a rebellion. Consider easing up.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll observe a lot of waste around you, mostly because people are ignorant, misinformed or haphazard in their management of resources. They need you. Give it your best shot.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and yet it's also the most difficult to swallow. It's weird to observe people trying to be like you. Hopefully you won't mind it too much when it happens today.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 11). You'll be spotlighted for something you do beautifully; then you'll be connected with others who have related talents. You'll co-create something you all will be proud of. The financial deal you make in June will be great for your personal life, too, as long as you consider people for their character and heart above all else. Libra and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 27, 9, 16 and 40.
RETROGRADE ACTIVITIES: "Retrograde" doesn't have to be a scary word. In fact, when planets are apparently moving backward, it's a terrific opportunity to reflect and assimilate all that has happened in the recent past. Retrogrades teach us to honor history and to strongly consider what worked and what didn't before we make our next moves. Here are some ideas for taking advantage of Jupiter's retrograde status and the last week of the current Mercury retrograde.
—Scrapbook for Posterity. More than a stress-relieving craft, scrapbooking is an excellent way to process all that's gone on in relationships. Pictures of celebrations, events and travels with loved ones will spark feelings and insights beyond what you processed in the moments those pictures were taken. For those who aren't into the crafty aspects of scrapbooking, there are plenty of easy digital options for creating beautiful photo books.
—Pen a Letter. Letter writing is a favored effort under these skies, and the Aries influences overhead give a certain boldness and flair to everything that goes on the page.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Aries is the sign of lucky beginnings, which is well-illustrated in the life of British singer Joss Stone. As a child this Aries saw clips of Aretha Franklin on a television advertisement and asked for the CD of Franklin's greatest hits for Christmas. Thus, the first CD she ever owned was more than a musical recording: It was a calling. Stone has Mercury and Venus in soulful Pisces.
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