Uranus goes direct — a firework to welcome the Year of the Black Water Rabbit. According to legend, the Jade Emperor disguised himself as a beggar and set out to find an animal to help him create the elixir of life. The weather turned cold, so he built a fire. In an act of self-sacrifice, the rabbit jumped into the fire to feed the beggar. The Jade Emperor would have none of it. He saved the rabbit and took him to the moon, where he remains and can be seen today, mixing life's elixir night after night. To life!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Young children can have difficulty distinguishing between subjective worlds in their heads and the objective world we share. They sometimes believe their thoughts can directly cause things to happen. It's not all wrong. Thoughts do change things, but only when combined by action, as you'll prove this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Getting where you're supposed to be will not require you to be assertive this week, so you can relax knowing that if it's the right door, it will open for you without work. It's safe to make yourself like water, finding the path of least resistance. You'll interact especially well with Scorpio and Pisces.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Many of the week's interactions are based in an implicit social contract, the details of which may be different to each person involved. Since the specifics of a "deal" are never talked about, it takes a lot of paying attention to gather and live up to what they are. You win loyalty making every effort in this regard.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Who is on your side? You, hopefully. Who else? Look around to see who is onboard with support for your goals. More importantly, who is onboard with support of you, just as you are, goals notwithstanding? Your support system should include people who don't require you to be or do anything to be loved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can't grow as a person without growing in awareness. New possibilities open when you can see, feel and know more. You welcome all chances to improve, even if they involve a moment of humility. No one said it would be comfortable. The opportunity to learn what you were doing wrong and correct it is a gift.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What you pursue will run from you, and that's just nature. The animals get around it. The lion stalks, the alligator sinks below the surface, the spider works on auspicious positioning then waits. You'll think of your own less than obvious method of getting your prize and be quite effective this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You eventually figure out what you're supposed to do and do it. Whatever sort of false starts, missteps and confusion that happens before that is simply what it took to bring you onto the journey. How you got there will be a dim and inconsequential memory. It's what you do when you get there that matters.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your way will be made light this week, mostly by your own excellent attitude. You may compromise because it would be harder for the others involved to do the same. Still, it won't be worth it unless you can do it gladly with love and nonchalance. Don't put yourself in a position to be resentful further down the road.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're so good at getting along with different types of people that you will find yourself in the role of a human bridge between people who otherwise wouldn't get along without you. In the spirit of tolerance, you'll set a fine example and bring harmony to the scene.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The limits and rules you've set are quite reasonable considering your scene and the sort of people in it, therefore you won't have to do much to enforce your boundaries. But this isn't a "set it and forget it" kind of plan. Check back as things change. Be ready to make new systems for different seasons.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are many wonderful things that come with you being you, just how you are right now and exactly how your mind and body are in this moment. Focusing on your uniqueness as an asset will put you in the mindset to maximize your gifts. The world will want to celebrate you, so let them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Just in case someone out there is wondering how they can be a better friend to you, model the behavior you'd most love to receive. You've been there for yourself all along and know exactly how you want the world to support you. The more you give yourself what you need, the quicker others will be to follow suit.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: There's a peace, a grace, a slow ease to the unfolding of this year. Serenity isn't a butterfly you'll have to chase with a net because, in your many contemplative moments, it will land on your still shoulder. You will invent what helps you and end up helping many others. Mutual love and respect lead to adventurous plans with your favorite people. More highlights include a favorable international exchange, the sale of something old and an event you throw that's the talk of the town.

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