Why we must cultivate an awareness of the present is a mystery. It would seem that the natural state of living inside a moment would be to experience it, yet so many moments seem to blur by. In some instances, letting more stimulus in is the answer. In others, letting less stimulus in is the answer. This week of the Worm Moon and lunar eclipse, we can expand our awareness of the moment by playing with sensory limits.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's no such thing as a dull conversation if you're involved. You inject vitality into every interaction. Your wit could spark a revolution, so it's a good thing you're as responsible as you are influential. You'll be mindful of how your ideas affect others and what will happen if they act on what you say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You like to know what to expect. It's much more comfortable to deal with those who take the time to explain what they're going to do and how. You want to know the time frames you're dealing with. This is the information that helps you avoid confusion. You'll be around excellent communicators, and all will go smoothly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People say they want one thing but will likely want something else, not because they are being tricky but because people don't always know themselves as well as they think they do. You'll have a talent for sensing how to best help, please and serve others this week, and will get stellar results from applying it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). In certain social circles or professional environments, unwritten rules are the norm. You've a knack for striking the right balance and intuiting what people need. One rule does not fit all. You'll navigate the boundaries of key relationships with skill, making each individual feel seen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Because you know that the way a life looks from the outside can be very different from what it's like on the inside, you try not to make assumptions based on what people project. You're open to learning more, listening deeper and connecting on levels that will create bonds of compassion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Though there's a pressure to adhere to certain expectations or a specific trajectory, you'll resist. You have the courage to pursue your passions and carve out your unique journey. Supportive individuals who understand your ambitions will make all the difference and will help you feel empowered to chase your dreams.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In some places and around certain people, it seems like there's a ban on expressing feelings, and yet that doesn't keep you or anyone else from having them. Whether you have someone to talk it out with or can simply open up on your own, go where you can let things flow. Get emotions out of your body and vitality takes their place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People constantly send signals to the world about who they are, what they aspire to and how they fit in. It comes through clothing, movement, where you go and how you interact there. You'll make changes in this regard this week. A new vision of who you are is emerging, and your style surfaces to meet it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Happiness is a personal journey, and what works for one person doesn't necessarily translate across the board to all. You'll be inspired to explore different paths than you have, and maybe even different paths than everybody has. You're a natural-born trailblazer with augmented courage and plenty reason to seize joy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Persistence has brought you so much in life that it's become a defining characteristic. You're even persistent about being persistent. As long as you believe there's something more you can do to achieve a goal, you'll keep after it. Just remember that to do this, you must avoid burnout. Rest and replenish your energy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You make cutbacks because you don't have the luxury of time to waste on an endeavor, nor do you have endless funds to throw at it. What emerges from the choice is unexpected loveliness — a simplicity that brings moments of quiet beauty and allows for the gentle elegance of living in harmony with what's essential.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It may feel as though you are not so much being yourself as you are wearing yourself like a garment you put on in the morning because it was accessible in your closet. You're a fluid being, always creating yourself. Who you are is not who you were or who you will be. In all senses of it, wear what you want.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You let go of who the world wants you to be to live and think in the way that fulfills your purpose. You have not yet gotten to know the extent of your various talents, but a few will converge in a complex project you take on. You'll lead it in the way only you can and be compensated for what you bring. Your social life perks up through the summer, and you've a magnetic charisma that turns heads. Your respect for nature and ease with its creatures and elements will be highlighted in an unexpected adventure.

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