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Venus leaving Cancer, the sign of mothers, is like a pregnant mother experiencing a prelabor energy surge. Nearly supernatural powers of clarity and physical strength may be applied to acts of extreme nesting such as rearranging the furniture or wallpapering a room. Tomorrow brings a new era. Today is preparation for the welcoming.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Muscle builders don't grow new muscles from nothing. They work repeatedly with the ones they already have, strengthening them through strain and recovery. Confidence, patience, discipline, courage, creativity, charm... all developed similarly, through repetition.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Politeness will keep the wheels turning today. Your respectful interactions will reduce friction, create predictability, soften conflict and make cooperation easier. Tiny rituals of respect keep the machinery from grinding sparks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It's easy to overlook your natural talents that are so much a part of who you are. But what feels routine to you will be perceived as deeply impressive, valuable and distinctive to others.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're playing with the wide-focus lenses and pondering your place in the grander scheme. Your actions gain new meaning when you consider even the smallest one has the potential to ripple outwards and impact others positively.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Planning has taken you far enough. Now you must choose the right point of entry. Where are your abilities genuinely useful? Who could most use what you do? This could apply to work, relationships, creative projects, networking and even social dynamics.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Just as a gemstone becomes brilliant through grinding and abrasion, human character develops through challenge. It's the moments that resist you, force you to adapt or bring you face to face with your edges... those are the moments that make you shine.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Something that's been lingering in the background becomes important. It was a vague idea or a faint desire that is now growing into a need that's hard to ignore. So what would it really take to fulfill it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're careful about who you get close to. You pay attention to indications of character, worldview and thought process. Generous spirits will be all around you. You'll enjoy interactions of openness, trust and fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Emotional intelligence helps you interpret behavior with nuance. Someone's harshness may reflect exhaustion, insecurity, fear, embarrassment or grief. It doesn't mean you should accept poor treatment, though it may allow you to reduce unnecessary escalation and find a productive path.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The fair and wise choice isn't always the immediately logical or dutiful one. As you carefully consider the available options, let your whimsy have its say. Don't choose something that leaves you with a lingering "what if."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Some people conveniently forget who they owe and why. You're aware of the ledger. You know who you owe and who owes you. This keeps you from feeling indebted when, in fact, you are not.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). One good thing about life's little snags: They can cause people to work together for freedom, ease and beneficial results. Bonds are made in moments of vulnerability and resilience. You'll help someone in a jam, and it will be lucky for both of you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 12). It's your Year of Powerful Wielding when you channel your personal influence and electricity in life-changing directions. Energies like fame, competition, and desire will be managed to brilliant effect. More highlights: The things you're doing that you've done for years will start to pay you much more and new work ignites earl on. Also, a sweet reunion and a domestic transformation. Cancer and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 49, 33, 12, 5 and 8.

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