The thing about unsung virtues like patience, humility, frugality and the like is they don't have the sheen of glamour that garners attention in this day and age, but that certainly doesn't make them any less treasured in social contexts. For instance, in this week of the Pisces new moon, soulful empathy prevails. People will be charmed and disarmed by a lack of ego, making them eager to help, collaborate and cheer one another on.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your wisdom knows no bounds this week. You'll start with welcoming a fear, thereby lessening its power over you. Fear is really just an idea passing through. You'll name it and sit with it, like you would with an old friend, finding out what it has to say, meeting it with understanding and letting all settle into a comfortable relationship.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Clarify the issues on your mind. A discussion will have an excellent outcome, partly because your aim the entire time is to understand other views and meet somewhere — not in the middle but in the first common ground you come to that feels solid. Coming to a consensus is winning.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). In life's game of Jenga, every choice matters. You can play it safe, pulling the obvious block, or take risks with the tricky ones. When the tower wobbles, staying calm keeps others from seeing your struggle. Confidence, even the feigned kind, often keeps the whole structure standing just a little longer.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Since love isn't about perfection, it would be silly to search for the perfect partner. Instead, focus on making a connection with someone whose company you enjoy. It opens the door to kind words, trust and shared vulnerability, which is the bonding agent. You'll be made whole through the courage to connect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Even with the strange way the world and certain relationships have played out lately, there's a lot to celebrate in your days this week. A vision of the future that could be gives you a sense of purpose. It's clear you're moving in a positive direction, even if some parts feel like they still need fine-tuning.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are words you long to hear, though you may not realize it until you hear those words spoken to someone else, in media perhaps or to someone you know. Your emotional response is a gift, showing you that this dynamic is something you need and want. Even if you keep it a secret, that energy becomes a magnet drawing your desire to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). One thing we learn from the movies — what looks like a bookcase might be a door to a secret room. There might be a safe behind that picture on the wall. And what about the trap door under the rug? This is the metaphor that rules your week. Think like the treasure. "If I were a treasure, where would I hide?"

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The way people dress, the words they use and the tones they say them in — these are all a part of the communication styles you're tuned into this week. You'll be inclined to work on your own style as you gear up to tell the world something new about who you are and who you are becoming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You've got a beautiful sensitivity to connection. Seek reciprocity and mutuality in all things. It's painful to seek a bond only to be met with the opposite intention. Suffice it to say, some people prefer not to bond, and that's a valid preference. Recognize when you're mismatched and you'll avoid having the rug pulled out from under you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). As for a challenging relationship, you'll carry a lot of that dynamic on your own, which makes your efforts even more impressive. You're giving a lot while balancing your own priorities, and it's no small feat. When people notice and applaud you, just take it. You deserve the attention.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your work is precious and worthy of respect. Just because someone isn't able to give that to you doesn't mean it's not true. Keep an open mind and know that the universe is bringing you people who understand what you've been putting your life energy toward.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It is as it typically goes — the treasure is in the chest, specifically within the rib cage. You'll lead with a beating heart filled with compassion, and this takes you in any number of directions. You'll be curious, playful and open to taking the unexpected turns arm-in-arm with your fellow travelers, which makes the journey all the more meaningful.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Step into your year of abundant love! Love nurtures a sense of safety, and safety paves the way for mistakes. When mistakes are embraced, experimentation becomes a joyful use of your energy. From this comes creativity, the discovery of your voice and fresh innovations. It all begins with love. More highlights: You'll flex in the professional realm, close deals and clear roads for future production. You'll find the right project for processing big emotions and gathering beautiful relationships.

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