Sometimes we can't see the horizon because the city, fog or windowless room prevents it. Certain circumstances, relationships and responsibilities act in much the same way, blocking our view. Today's lunar aspect urges us never to cease imagining horizons we can hold in our mind's eye and carry wherever we go.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your resources seem limited, and that's exactly what inspires you to embark on the quest. Adventure begins with need. The search will reward you as much as the prize.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Few skills take longer to develop than knowing yourself. Since you are always living from the inside, you need the outside world to fill in the blind spots. Today brings a perspective that helps the picture come into focus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People tend to be happy around you, but you cannot make people happy without their cooperation. The same goes for the other emotions. You'll offer your good company without trying to steer their reaction. The rest is up to them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have a stellar sense of humor, but humor is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Take a beat to read the room before taking things in a funny direction. A joke intended to charm could put people on the defensive instead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll have a lovely moment of warm reciprocity. You catch the small signals and bounce them back — a glance across the table, someone reaching for your sleeve during a crowded walk... how exciting!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Why do some people seem to delight in tearing down other groups? Often it's not inherent meanness as much as a lazy way of bonding with teammates. Whatever the reason, avoid the dynamic. The sunshine of social life is kindness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Looking back, you can see where the progress stopped and what stopped it. But this time around, you're determined to push through. This time, you treat setbacks as part of the route instead of the end of the road.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though butterflies in the stomach doesn't rank among your favorite feelings, you recognize the sensation as a sign that you, too, are about to attempt flight. Only those brave enough to attempt it have a chance at soaring.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can be whoever you want to be at any moment. It's just easier to invent when people around you aren't keeping you in the same role. Among strangers, you won't have to manage your image. No one there has anything to compare it with anyway.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you're too comfortable, you want excitement, and when you're overstimulated, you want comfort. At the movies, you can get both at the same time plus a bag of popcorn and a soda pop.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Friendship is shared errands, inside jokes, borrowed tools and long drives with bad coffee. Life doesn't have to be ideal when the company is. Today brings one of those small bonding moments that keeps the tie interesting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Interaction will be more purposeful and personally satisfying when everyone involved understands what you're about. Find a cool way to reveal your story indirectly so that they feel they are discovering you instead of listening to your pitch.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 20). It's your Year of Breakthroughs. You've an instinct for finding, following and sharing the guidance that works. You will solve problems of all kinds with your generous attention, rare generosity and signature tenacity. More highlights: A side venture gives you an appetite for profit, more invitations than you can accept, and a fresh signature look that attracts the ones you most want to know. Aries and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 11, 24, 35 and 41.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The next trip around the sun for Demi Lovato is a vibrant mix of music, milestones and meaningful reunions. As she celebrates the release of "It's Not That Deep," fans also welcomed an unexpected reunion with Selena Gomez during a stop on her tour. With the sun, Mercury and Jupiter in Leo, Lovato's chart reflects bold self-expression, resilience and a lifelong drive to reinvent herself while staying true to her own artistic voice.

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