It is said that one never gets a second chance to make a first impression. The new moon in Capricorn will challenge the premise. The lunar phenomenon is associated with a rise to power, or more likely its seizing, as power is most often taken rather than granted. Two auspicious earth sign trines frame Thursday's new moon — the solar aspect to Uranus, and a situation between Mars and Jupiter that is rocket fuel to ambition.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A week of cautious purchases. Everything you own owns you back in some way. Each possession requires some kind of energy from you, whether it goes into upkeep, usage, storage or more. This is why, before you add anything at all to your scene, you'll ask yourself the big question: Is it worth it?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Not all negative self-judgments hurt you. You'll get the feeling you can do better and you'll prod yourself to a higher level. Whether you achieve it or not is irrelevant. To love yourself no matter how you perform is to give yourself deep, unconditional acceptance — a win beyond the rewards of the endeavor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Technology can make things easier for you this week, as long as you stay in charge. Don't let the digital world distract or boss you. Remember, the most magnificent processor on Earth is inside your own head. Your unique sense will lead you where no robot can go, and you'll make of it what only a human could create.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). This week, you'll be aware of the spaces between you and the others in your life. You'll tune in to what fills these gaps. Is it expectation or warmth? Is it joy, trepidation or a focused energy for getting the work done? Whatever it is, you'll notice, use or change it to make relationships as strong as they can be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A challenge is too big for one person, and yet it seems you're still swinging at it alone. You envy those who have support, but the strength you're gaining is also enviable. Working this way gives you freedom and pride of accomplishment. Also, your help is coming. Know that, even solo, you are not really alone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're paying extra attention to your tone this week, choosing and refining it, and treating it as though it were the most important aspect of your interaction with the world. It very well may be, as everything and everyone will respond to its resonance, which will be the direct reason for the opportunities that open for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Because memory is an impression, false memories are easier to come by than one might think. And each time you recall a scene, your mind is affecting it, which could cause the facts and details to drift further and further from what really happened. Keep records. Solidify what you know to be true. Decide which details help you the most. Savor those.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You won't need to do your own publicity this week, which is great considering how difficult it is to be objective about one's own work. Instead of explaining yourself, let your admirers talk you up. You'll have many. Someone close will be in a position to give things the emphasis needed to fit a dreamy opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The sign of the centaur knows thoughts can be as unruly as wild horses. Those spacious moments where your mind can roam free are necessary to release the tension, stir up passion and creativity, and also just to let childish thoughts tire themselves out so they will no longer interfere with your higher-level plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are many elements that contribute to the success of an endeavor, including a pool of resources, a supportive team, a vision and a good plan. But the most important thing to get right this week is your motivation. When you know why you're doing a thing, all the other elements will fall right in line.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You keep ramping up your expectation of yourself, a practice that, for the most part, keeps you sharp and ever improving. But sometimes, it gets to be too much pressure. Your body will tell you it's time to relax, and though your mind resists the idea, let the restoration happen. Everything springs from physical vitality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you're going to excel at pleasing anyone this week, let it be yourself. Pleasing others is a double-edged sword. On the one side, there are rewards. On the other, the chance that you will create a dynamic of dependency. Before you act, consider what responsibility or obligation this will set up for your future.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You're more attractive than ever this year to people, opportunities and resources alike. Coming from a sense of curiosity, imagination and wonder, you'll conduct inspired experiments of all kinds. You'll depart from the familiar for a wild adventure. Upon returning, you'll find new joy in the life you've built. More highlights: Touches of clairvoyance, a mode of travel that's much easier for you, and relationships that connect you with the feelings, lifestyle and work you've long wanted to cultivate.

Holiday Mathis' debut novel, "How To Fail Epically in Hollywood," is out now! This fast-paced romp about achieving Hollywood stardom is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

Photo credit: David Moum at Unsplash