Attention is the force of vitality. Where attention goes, so goes life. Since no one knows how long life goes, can anyone really afford to invest the mind in things that don't show a return? Quality of experience depends on choosing quality subjects of focus. Choose them well on this, the first full day of planet love in the practical realm of Virgo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Mystery and danger go hand in hand. Because mystery is about the unknown, and there is nothing more fearsome. This will play into the allure of the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When stepping into a position held by another, sometimes they say there are big shoes to fill. You'll do this now, and the shoe size will be irrelevant because you'll take the role in an entirely different direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Of course, you're disillusioned. You projected your own desires onto the relationship, like every human does. The good news is that what you were looking for really is out there.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The person spreading goodwill, common decency and a cheerful smile — that is the one advancing the true spirit of humanity. That's the one that's you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Why relax when you can hibernate? Things are happening inside of you — energies rejuvenating, wounds healing, defenses forming for the purpose of health and vitality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Those who exist in higher levels of self-esteem hardly ever give a thought to whether they like themselves or not, because it's a given. The direct route to solid self-esteem is through estimable acts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your project stalls. It's not your fault; it's just the universe giving you a chance to pause and reassess your current trajectory. You have so many talents. Which ones are being honed now?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People trust you. You'll be privy to plenty of information, some of which you don't even want to know! Still, you can take this to heart: People trust you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You've excellent taste and will choose good people to hang out with going forward. As for the past, someone who burned you before will do the same again if you don't protect yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can't control the weather, but you can control what you wear to face it. That's what you're doing now — anticipating the emotional heat, mildness, storm or whatever is in store and suiting up appropriately.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're generous. You'll give and keep giving until you know that what you have isn't a good match, and then you'll refer and recommend, which is also, by the way, a gift.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Fear makes hair stand on end. This is how, in primitive times, when humans were furry, fear made humans appear bigger to predators. Today, you'll find other ways to appear big.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 2). You're an exceptional addition to the lives of others, and because of this, you'll be welcome in so many places and hearts. You can go there without traveling and you often will as you connect and share your talents. A new project in the new year pulls together brilliant love matches and business arrangements. Sagittarius and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 7, 30, 2 and 12.

COSMIC QUESTION: "Can you spare a moment for this moon child? Me: Cancer, July 7, 1965, 3:38 a.m., Southern California, year of the Snake. Her: Capricorn, January 3, 1978, Southern California, year of the Snake. We've never met. I've never felt like this nor have I ever been drawn to someone like her. I've dated a lot. My instincts... truly objective, say we're "the" match, I feel like I read her like a book and we would mesh perfectly. Her large heart and dynamic personality make her the missing piece I've been searching for all my life. What's our future, if any?"

I believe in cosmic connections. When you feel so strongly about another person, pursue. Your intuitive Cancer sun is given even more glamour with moon and Venus in Leo. You're charming and entertaining and can appeal to her Mars in Leo. What you have to be careful about is that she is very practical in love (Capricorn sun and Venus) and will feel your love best when it's tangibly demonstrated. Temper your passion with real-world plans. She won't know what to do with displays of feeling, but she'll know exactly what to do on well-planned dates and in thoughtful conversations. Venus is rooting for you now and you can win her with practical demonstrations of love.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: One can never tell where Kelly Ripa will turn up next. "American Housewife," "Riverdale," "Broad City," whatever the feature, she will always shine in a ball of ebullient Libran air-sign energy, with just enough Scorpio spice to make the encounter interesting. Ripa has natal sun and Uranus in breezy, balanced Libra and four luminaries in scintillating Scorpio.

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