Native American Day is celebrated today. We could pay homage to the tribal council of the 13 indigenous grandmothers, an alliance of elders formed to link their traditional ways, in prayer and action, to rebalance the earth. Likewise, today's Virgo moon asks each of us to honor our unique skill and care by offering it generously.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Hurrah for communication breakdowns. Having to explain yourself to others turns out to be a good thing. You realize where you're not clear yourself. Action steps are easier to create when the goal is better defined.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You need time with your closest people as much as you need the stimulant of strangers. Equal time out in the world and home in your own habitat helps you keep the perfect social balance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As much as you wouldn't mind pursuing an argument to the ultimate conclusion (where you win!), it's best just to walk away. And better still would be to find something you and the other person can agree to before you split.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People will surprise you by being generous when they don't have to be, or being almost bizarrely friendly. Is there some kind of ulterior motive? It's more likely that the world is just responding to your magnetism.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Knowing where you're going is overrated. You know where you are — that's what matters. You're never lost or misplaced. You're always in the perfect place at the perfect time. Believing this frees you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 26). This year you're traveling the paths you know will lead to success, and a few unknown and interesting avenues, too. October is bustling with social activities. Your heart is captured by an all-consuming love in December. Lifestyle upgrades happen in January. You'll lead a group with a high purpose in February. Aries and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 50, 2, 15, 43 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Symbols of success come and go. The good grade you got on a test years ago is now a dim memory. The shiny item you bought yesterday goes in next year's garage sale. You save money when you keep this in mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You choose your friends carefully, and you choose them for a specific reason — you're better together than you are apart. You'll hear from friends who, for one reason or another, need you and only you right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your involvement in a group has been minimal up to now, but you're about to get into it big time, if you choose it. One person opens the whole scenario up to your influence. Decide whether you're ready to lead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The occasional pain is a message from your body to your mind. You're probably still wondering exactly what it means. Somewhere in you, you know. If your symptom could speak, what would it say?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Though you've long ago moved on from a past relationship, there is still some lingering part of you that, like or not, hasn't. You may awaken from a nostalgic dream or hear the melody that brings the past to life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Situations have lost their original intensity. There was once a fire in your belly, but it's been replaced by a purring motor that doesn't want to work too hard. A Virgo is the ideal person to rev you back up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don't have to have all the answers. There is wisdom in uncertainty. Furthermore, most of the situations you thought needed to be fixed are actually working just the way they are supposed to work.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: The practical and mundane things you offer your relationship foster intimacy and understanding this weekend. TAURUS: You know what you're doing, so spread your helpfulness instead of criticism to those who need it. GEMINI: You take care of business at home by supporting the people you love. CANCER: A commitment to one person or place doesn't keep you from another. They know you're there for them, too. LEO: You needn't be financially extravagant to create a memorable moment of splendor enjoyed by all. VIRGO: In a reflective solitary moment you realize just how close you've become. LIBRA: Stop worrying about tomorrow; instead, strengthen your partnerships today. SCORPIO: A tangible contribution you make to a friendship communicates you really care. SAGITTARIUS: When an old emotional tape is tripped, you have the power to direct it in a way more useful for this situation at hand. CAPRICORN: The decks are shuffled and the characters change, offering you a fresh take on relationship. AQUARIUS: You fearlessly dedicate your heart without needing to know whether your love will be returned. PISCES: Let a loved one have their experience by not interfering with their process. They're living and learning.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: If Libra is ready to leave the preschool of romance behind for the graduate level courses at the U. of Love, she might consider the finer qualities a Capricorn offers. World-wise and far-seeing Capricorn takes all his commitments seriously, from choosing the finest restaurant to major life decisions. This clarity is refreshing for Libra. With Capricorn, Libra finds how grown up love can be.

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