It is said that there's no way to happiness because happiness is the way. Tell that to a goal-oriented individual on a mission, though, and expect a puzzled response. Happiness is, to this person, a trophy in hand. Mercury and Saturn form a fortuitous angle to help us see the validity of different approaches and try to find the best fit.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People want what you have. You'll be approached by many, and you don't have time to address each person's individual need. Find a way to help several people en masse.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll go the extra mile to make sure that your actions not only match your words but also exceed the expectation that your words set up. That's why you'll be promoted in the esteem of others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll capture someone's imagination. That's not what you set out to do, but you'll do it all the same. And once you've caught this imagination, you can bring it wherever you want to go.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're objective when it comes to your work, and what you observe about it now will inspire you. Like a sculptor who steps back to behold a work in progress from a distance, you begin to see the shape of your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As you follow your curiosity about ordinary people and daily life, you discover that there is no such thing as an "ordinary person" and that each day is really entirely different from the last.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Whether you're traveling to the grocery or to another country, travel light. It's simpler, easier and cheaper. Plus, it sends a signal that you trust the universe to bring all you need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You really appreciate what's going so right in your life now, which includes your relationship with a few people you cherish. You'll be moved to let them know in little ways that they are special.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As you rise to meet the challenges of the moment, new influences march into your life. You'll be smart about which ones to adopt. It's brave, the way you are always changing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Making backups is favored, whether it's a digital copy of your computer files or a plan B for today's schedule. Thinking ahead to what might go wrong will make it more likely that things go right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You feel a transition coming on, and you want to be graceful with this change. The element of surrender will help you. Let go and trust that you'll have a soft landing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Sometimes loved ones treat you like you're an on-call problem solver. Take the pressure off of yourself. You don't have to have all of the answers. Go off-duty. There's peace in saying "I don't know."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Respond promptly to phone calls. This one rule will save you from confusion, miscommunication and/or awkwardness. Handling things in real time gives you power.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 3). You'll powerfully create environments that would never exist if not for you. A project will be completed over the next six weeks. Mutual love captures your attention and a good chunk of your time in August. September features a savvy investment. You'll contribute to someone's education in October. Travel in November. Libra and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 14, 39 and 29.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Saturn likes to remind us every so often that life is essentially a tradeoff. Every action has a reaction; every prize has a price. Luckily, this week Saturn is in a terrific mood. Mercury in Gemini has the old taskmaster feeling young and playful. A lighthearted trine of Mercury and Saturn suggests that life lessons don't always have to be taught in drastic measures. Learning can be easy and fun. Follow your curiosity.

Since the world is round, there are certain challenges to mapping it on a flat piece of paper. Monday's full moon in Sagittarius is up to the challenge, showing us all of the possibilities at once. Strangely, knowing that there is a multitude of options doesn't make it hard to decide where to go. Instead, there's a sense that many paths lead to the same destination, and rather than stress about it, it's better just to pick one and be on your way.

Every year the planet Neptune has about five months of retrograde as if to reinforce our spiritual growth. The retrograde starts on Monday. Belief systems get tested during a process of review. Grappling with our doubts and fears will be excellent practice and ultimately a faith-strengthening exercise.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Primary anchor for the CNN show "Anderson Cooper 360," Anderson Cooper embodies the ease of communication and high intelligence the Gemini twins are known for. A guest on "The Tonight Show" at age 3, Cooper seems destined to be a television personality. Mercury and Venus in Cancer suggests a strong intuitive sense, while Jupiter in Leo brings extra charisma.

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