The moon floating between Aquarius and Pisces finds different ways to provide help and hope. If you can't make a situation better through technology or intellectual means, move to the spiritual realm. Your belief in someone may be as intangible as your prayers, and yet both undeniably will make a difference.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you tell a person no, you do so in a way that is respectful and gives hope. People appreciate your tact and resonate with your humanity. You'll enjoy social ease.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are things you don't do (e.g., meditate, exercise, read) because you think you don't have the time to actually make time for you. Give it a shot!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You may have moments of doubt, but rest assured, success will feel as good as you thought it would feel. So keep going so you can revel in the rush of victory.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A strong person can master others. Mastering oneself takes more than strength; it takes true power. That's what you're striving for, and that's what you'll attain.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The fewer commitments you make the better. You'll enjoy your time more if you're not rushing around to all the places you're expected to be. If you must show up, arrive early.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Consider that your attempts at normalcy may be unnecessary. It's safe for you to be an individual instead of part of a mass of people. Everyone is better off when you express your uniqueness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You fully appreciate what you have and use it to your greatest advantage. Once you prove that you can maximize your existing resources, new and bigger resources will be made readily available.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's a fine line between pressure and support. Those who cross that line will send you running in the other direction. Tell people how they can best help you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You could accidentally make the right choice despite the clatter of your busy mind. But it's the decisions you make with mental clarity that will stand the test of time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your well of willpower is running low. Trying to force yourself to behave won't work. Clever tactics are needed if you are to stick to the plan. Give yourself greater incentive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Kindred souls abound, though they seem to be in hiding. Keep looking for your tribe. You've seen a few that fit the profile and enough to suggest that there are many more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll bravely move out of your element. You're not afraid to enter tough rooms where the tension is thick and the expectations are tall. You're bigger than the situation, and you're just the one to break the ice.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 9). You'll celebrate the abundance of love in your life this year. Stressful burdens will be lifted as you learn new behaviors. What happens in July is like a golden bridge to the next phase of your work. August brings new interests and curiosities. Your relationships with other generations will bring good fortune in November. Pisces and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 39, 37, 28 and 18.

12 ASTRO-REMEDIES FOR SOCIAL AWKWARDNESS: Inside the energy of each sign is a lesson that can be applied to remedy the ailment of social awkwardness. Taurus takes the Aries dictum "know thyself" one step further, asking us to articulate exactly what it is we are bringing to the party. Inside the Taurus phrase "I have" is an invitation to tally up your offerings and also to assess a value. While Aries energy is about self-knowledge, Taurus energy focuses on self-esteem.

The gorgeous one who doesn't carry herself like a beauty and the hilarious guy who's afraid to ask her out are classic examples of people who have the goods and don't value them enough to be effective. Taurus energy reminds us that worth is a perception that starts with you. Perceive your offerings to have a high value, and others will take your cue.

Of course, you don't have to be a Taurus to apply the lesson that Taurus teaches to smooth out your social life. Self-esteem enhancing practices such as positive thinking and self-encouragement pave the way for upbeat, comfortable and easy social interactions.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gemini Johnny Depp is among the most versatile of actors. From "Edward Scissorhands" to "Sweeney Todd," from Jack Sparrow to the Mad Hatter, the ever-surprising actor strives for total immersion in his highly original characterizations. Depp's quick-witted Gemini sun is balanced by a preponderance of grounded earth-sign energy in his natal chart.

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