Generosity of spirit can be an intangible quality that people recognize on deeper levels, even if they would be hard-pressed to describe it in concrete terms. The Leo moon changes that, making something as invisible as love seem clear and obvious. This moon favors the lionhearted, so give and give big.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). As a rule, you think the best of others. Someone will temporarily disappoint you, but in time, he or she will satisfy and exceed your expectations. There is more to this person than you currently are being allowed to see.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are your own person. When you are gently nudged in a direction, you won't mind exploring. You will, however, politely and stubbornly ignore more forceful requests.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll be in a position to make up with someone you've been at odds with for a while now. It won't be necessary to admit you were wrong, though, which is good because you probably weren't. You could just agree to start fresh.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The day will surprise you. Romantic or creative passion motivates you to take a bold risk. One action leads to the next, and before you know it, the momentum will carry you into the evening.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It would be a shame to let financial issues cause relationship tension. Strive to regard money with an attitude of neutrality. The less emotional you are about money, the better you'll master it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's a contest of sorts going on unofficially, but the stakes are unmistakable. Come up with a private strategy. You'll probably need to take yourself out of the game in order to hear yourself think.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Professional decisions beg to be made. There's something you need to do in order to excel on the job. You'll have to work on this on your own time, but the sacrifice will be worthwhile.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). That situation that went bad in the past isn't worth depleting your serotonin over. Maybe you already forgave, but forgiveness is sometimes more of a process than a one-time pardon. Forgive again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll challenge your own excuses and come up with an excellent way to frame things in your own mind. The questions you ask yourself will be important to the outcome. It's better to ask "how" than "why."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A new source of encouragement appears to reassure you that you are on the right path. This could come from a friend, but more likely, it will be part of a teaching process.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Strengthen existing relationships before you reach out to make a new friend or alliance. Otherwise, jealousies arise, and the thing you did to make your life more interesting will make it more complicated instead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll be drawn to those who live life on a large scale, and you'll be inspired by their stories and ways. When you encounter powerful forces, it makes you want to get stronger, and you will.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 26). You'll respond extremely positively to an unexpected event, triggering a wave of good fortune over the next 10 weeks. In June, a favorable trade has you smiling. Family visits are featured in July. September brings your chance for a job or position you've long wanted. Unusual settings will be featured in November. Libra and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 50, 2, 15 and 41.

LEO MOTIVATIONAL SECRETS: What motivates Leo? Success. Leo can find success by:

1. Choosing a worthy and reasonable goal.

2. Checking periodically to be sure that Leo's efforts are in line with the goal.

3. Accepting and dealing in the land of "what is."

Leo's fiery energy and boundless creativity are a combination that keeps this sign in perpetual motion. However, "busy" does not always equal "successful," which is a stellar guiding principle for Leo to live by. With Leo constantly checking the activity at hand with a bottom-line desired result, the schedule gets lighter and the focus gets tighter. Each effort has concentrated power.

As a Leo myself, the times when I've been less productive have had to do with one funny Leo quirk I call "potentializing." "Potentializing" is my made-up word for responding to an idealized version of the world instead of dealing with the world as it really is.

Leos see potential in everything and everyone. It goes along with being creative. However, investing in potential instead of accepting how things are right now can be an enormous waste. People on the productivity fast-track invest in what is, instead of counting on what could be or waiting around for something to possibly, maybe blossom.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Versatile Gemini actress Helena Bonham Carter will follow up her onscreen musical debut in "Sweeney Todd" with the role of Madame Thenardier in the film "Les Miserables." Carter was born when the moon was in Leo, the sign of the entertainer. Her Mars in Taurus, the sign of the throat, suggests that singing will continue to bring career luck.

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