The Virgo moon reminds us that there's strength in practicality. The endeavors that mean the most can be simple, like taking care of your health or cleaning your home. You can't go wrong by tending to the care and maintenance of you. Also, if there's something you need to say to someone, do it today. Tomorrow's communication planets are dicey.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Mystery and intrigue will pull you forward. You're curious by nature, and one clue leads to another. You may not solve this one, but you'll learn something valuable as you try.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have managed well in some respect and will do well to remind yourself. Travel back in time to connect your awareness of the "past you" with the present, and apply what experience has taught you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A sense of humor is such a valuable asset that you'll choose your friends and alliances today based on their potential to make you laugh and feel lighthearted and happy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Problems tend to clump together. To sort out a mess, isolate a problem from the other problems around it. By fixing one thing, you just might fix everything.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Part of staying relevant is being proactive. You'll sharpen your skills, even when there's no apparent need of it. When the time comes, you'll be ready.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your loved ones know that you love them even when they make the wrong decisions. You may have to show this kind of love again today, the kind where you hold back the urge to say "I told you so."

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Authenticity will be the theme. You'll find it easy to be true to yourself, to honor your preferences and to speak up when things aren't going in a direction that's comfortable to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You expect quite a lot of yourself now. You can appreciate the perspective that a laid-back person brings to things as long as that person isn't so laid back that he needs to be propped up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Segment your life so you can focus on one important task at a time. Concentrate exclusively on what you're doing, and put everything else on the other side of an imaginary wall.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can count on yourself. You're tougher and more resilient than you were, and you're getting better all the time. The trials you've taken on keep you strong.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You want to get to a certain feeling. Being aware of what that feeling is will help you seek out the specific situation that will help you harness that emotion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The reason you're given so much work is that someone trusts you to get the job done. So instead of feeling put-upon or overloaded, you can be proud of the high level of faith that others have in you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 29). There's a revolution starting inside of you. You question things that have been ingrained in your behavior and thoughts for years. The new you finds more to be excited about, and motivation will be high throughout the year. You'll form an alliance or sign a contract in July. August brings a different kind of work. Libra and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 3, 44, 18 and 20.

LIBRA MOTIVATIONAL SECRETS: When Libra is unmotivated, it's usually because the goal isn't attractive enough in the visual sense. Aesthetics matter to Libra. They matter so much, in fact, that Libra sometimes doesn't even realize their importance on a conscious level. Aesthetic qualities are such an ingrained value in Libra's personality that Libra is unlikely to move forward unless there is something beautiful about the goal.

If you're a Libra and you want to motivate yourself to a certain end, the more you can experience the object of beauty you're going for the higher your motivation will be. For instance, if you want a certain car, go test-drive it. Do this before you have the means to purchase the car, because getting into the design of it and having the experience of clutching the steering wheel, feeling the leather seats and taking in the sleek dashboard will be energizing.

Note: For goals that do not have to do with an object of beauty — for instance, getting a college degree or losing weight — Libra benefits from attaching a symbol of beauty to the goal, such as a class ring or luxurious garment.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Grammy- and Oscar-winner Melissa Etheridge is known not only for her powerful singing voice, but also for her powerful voice in the world. She has stood for gay rights and raised money and awareness for cancer research, environmental causes and more. An adaptable Gemini, Etheridge was born under a fiery Sagittarius moon with career planet Mars in entertaining Leo.

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