A week that starts under the Strawberry Moon swirls around themes of gratitude, ripeness and the recognition of blessings already within reach. Mercury's retrograde makes it interesting, swinging the cosmic pendulum between our beliefs about bounty and lack — neither state being more favorable than the other. What we have and don't have are mixed into the same cup of juice. It's the contrast of sweet and tart that makes it so refreshing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Many of your sources of nourishment aren't grand declarations of love. They're tiny moments when someone says, "I see you. Tell me more." Your hunger this week has little to do with food and everything to do with relationships. It will be pretty obvious which people, places and activities nourish you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In the same way a teacher's passing comment can echo through an entire lifetime, a brief interaction this week leaves a lasting impression. You'll get clarity about the value you offer, the direction you should go or the hidden talent you can work on — insights that expand your realm of possibility.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're outwardly focused to good effect. You'll tune into what others are doing, how they move and what drives them. Understanding their rhythms helps you find common ground and finally make something work. This week, there's a simple recipe for progress: observe, understand, adapt, succeed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A younger version of you might be impressed by the obvious things that are going well in your life. Don't forget, you've worked up to this. Your abilities have been built through repetition, responsibility, mistakes, adaptation and years of practice. You deserve every reward coming to you. Accept it. There's more around the bend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some people don't appreciate what you bring to the table because they aren't the right audience for your particular strengths. You could spend a lot of energy trying to win them over, but why not go where your contributions are naturally recognized? Life gets easier around people who appreciate the things you naturally do well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your talent is undeniable, but it takes more than talent to get where you're aimed. Your true advantage is that you keep going. People trust someone who shows up consistently, and many of your best opportunities come because you stay in the game long enough to find them. This week brings a key breakthrough.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're trying to get something important done, but you're getting in your own way somehow. Procrastination, anxiety and distraction are all normal responses. Don't waste energy judging yourself. Stay aware and don't give up — you'll get past this. Experiment until you find what works. It's about adaptation, not force.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Because you know what it's like to open up and share your dreams only to have them dashed, you recognize the courage it takes to be vulnerable in this way. This week, you'll be chosen as a sounding board. The tenderness and support you give will become the foundation for future friendship and collaboration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This week reminds you time and again how important it is to keep making things. Creation is part of your identity and how you explore and process your life. Because of this, you know how to support the creativity in others. The spark you nurture in someone else has a way of brightening your own path, too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll see the problem and you'll see others stepping back from it, reticent to take it on. Not you. You don't view challenges the way other people do. You see them as games, as gym equipment, as opportunities to get stronger, smarter and faster — as chances to shine. This week, you'll make it so.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Most people are trying their best, even when it doesn't look that way. You account for immaturity, inexperience and the mistakes that every human makes. It's a lighter way to live. Some will use cynicism to avoid disappointment. But you recognize that would only close off the best things in life, like human connection.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The week is filled with offers and favors. Not every favor is free. Before saying yes, make sure you're willing to pay the price, whether that price is time, attention, loyalty, obligation or just plain money. Also, you don't have to pass judgment on everyone's motives. You only have to decide whether the arrangement works for you.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: And so begins your Excalibur Year. Like Arthur drawing the sword from the stone, you will discover that the test and the reward are one and the same. Power, vision and purpose arrive as you demonstrate what you're capable of. More highlights: Your connection with like minds bridges miles, culminating in a face-to-face meeting with a far-away kindred soul. A financial infusion expands your options. Daily life grows smoother as you maintain and nurture good relationships. The solid ones are a delight and the wild cards a thrill. Life gets mighty adventurous.

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