In a zodiac featuring humans, animals and hybrids, Libra is the only sign of the zodiac represented by an object. And because they are not alive in the traditional sense, the scales never die; the justice, balance and harmony they stand for is a perpetual standard, a north star of guidance toward beauty unfading. Libra season is in full swing these final days of September, which highlight that which cannot be diminished.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You infuse work with a sense of play, bring humor to relationships and love what would otherwise be a flat experience. Because of this, you're just plain fun. And because of that, people want to be around you. This week, you'll have social options and energy-saving boundaries to enforce, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's only natural to prioritize certain relatable experiences while neglecting situations that seem complicated, odd or potentially uncomfortable to deal with. However, you're better off leaning into the unfamiliar this week because you'll gain insight, sharpen your originality and forge deeper connections.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your awareness is sharp and your aim is true. You wish to keep arrogance at bay and stay compassionate. This is why you're sure to check how your words or actions land. A quick check-in usually does the trick. You'll ask: "Did that come out right?" or "How does that feel to you?" and stand relationships in good stead all week and beyond.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're the embodiment of empathy. Before reacting, you'll pause and think about what it might be like from their side. When tempted to jump to a conclusion, you replace judgment with a question: "I wonder why ..." It keeps your mind open. You really don't need to fix anything or go out of your way. It's enough for now to understand.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're always working on yourself. You've been around overly self-centered people, and you don't want anyone else to have that experience of you. In this you'll be so successful. This isn't about having perfect manners or saintliness or going for perfection in any way. It's about cultivating habits of attention and humility.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Use words your own way — it's your prerogative as a creature of language. Maybe it's nicknames of endearment or terms you invent to help you remember or process. It's your quirky personalization that unlocks solutions and creates ease. There's psychology and magic in the way you name your world.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You appreciate what others do, and you also appreciate what others don't — because there's a lot that could go wrong in relationships. Even when things aren't exactly exciting, you'll see the beauty in exactly how they are, knowing that many others would give anything to live in your "normal." Gratitude brings fulfillment and peace this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Some rooms aren't worth returning to. You walk out wiser, with sharper instincts about where you belong, and it's not there. Not anymore. It's a bit of a theme this week. You'll show up and shine, sometimes knowing the whole time that you have one shot and so do they. These are situations you don't need to repeat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll be admired this week, which has its pressures and benefits. Your magnificence creates an expectation, and you'll push yourself hard to meet it. Like a treadmill, even if the exercise doesn't seem to be taking you anywhere concrete, it still strengthens you, keeps you disciplined and builds your capacity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What comes too easily will be undervalued, so don't make your work so accessible to others that they don't see what's involved. The psychology of earned versus unearned rewards will come up time and time again this week. The effort invested in your work will make the experience richer and the reward more satisfying.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This week is about commitment without compromise, which applies to many areas of your life but especially to your work. Keep polishing it until you make something you're 100% satisfied with. And take pictures along your journey because later these will jog your memory and be helpful to yourself and others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Keep asking the questions that prove to yourself that you are on your own side. Self-love comes in the form of questions such as, "How can I make the endeavor more fun, less expensive and generally easier on myself?" Simply asking will invite your creative genius to the task. Bonus: You'll love who notices your work.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Welcome to your Year of Remarkable Accomplishment. You have the courage to try things, then narrow down your options quickly so you can focus where you're getting results. Your life becomes more purposeful, and there's a sense of abundance around your projects in all the metrics that matter to you, including financial. You'll attract a fine teacher, pick up a skill and teach it yourself. More highlights: awards and certificates worthy of framing, dozens of magical nights with your favorites, and a treasure hunt.

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