Maybe talk was cheap in the past, but its price has since undergone the same inflation as everything else. But at least the current costliness of words will have us exchanging them with a bit more caution. Between the Venus retrograde and Mercury's headlong dive into Aries, certain truths will be obvious, as well as the various ways they might be communicated. "Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder." — Rumi

ARIES (March 21-April 19). This week brings you to new territory, and you're valiant for stepping in. It's a mixed bag of feelings and impulses, which is to be expected when you're on the verge of a breakthrough. Sometimes you'll want to communicate, sometimes you'll want to hide, and most times these impulses will show up simultaneously to temper one another.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Many people assume they need to feel confident before they begin, but in reality, starting is what generates confidence. This is true even when it doesn't go the way you want. To take action is to embody the role regardless of the outcome. The act of trying tells yourself that something in you knows you are capable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're able to be so generous because your heart is big. Still, whether it works out is a matter of fit, not amount. Do you have what the other person needs, and can you give it without overextending? You'll know how much is too much when you feel a twinge of regret with the handoff, but nothing is irreversible.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even when you're not an expert on the specific problem at hand, you know enough because your willingness to learn is everything. Intellectual flexibility counts much more than knowing all the facts, or one way of doing things. Success hinges on the ability to adapt and rethink the approach when new information comes in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Love takes up space. It shifts priorities, rearranges identity. It's a powerful force that plays out in various ways this week. You'll notice how it moves your life, and yet you'll also recognize there are limits to what love alone can do. Love needs the support of practical things like logistics, habits and other fortifications.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People will lean on you this week. You don't have to have an answer to make it fair. You won't need to give them advice or tell them how to be the bigger person or show them how to find grace. All you have to do is see them. Tell them you see them, they're not making it up, and they are not wrong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There's wisdom in history, in the stories of those who've walked similar paths, whether through their writings, their choices or even just the signs they've left behind. You're not alone in what you're going through. Know that whatever challenge or crossroads you're facing, the experiences of others can offer you guidance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Old structures need to come down so new ones can go up in that space. The things that require sacrifice, discipline or clarity will come due, and you'll pay up. That doesn't mean it will be overly costly or difficult. It just means that everything has a price, and you don't mind paying what it's worth because you value it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes people try to frighten the newcomers because it makes them feel big to think they are in the know. First graders do it to kindergarteners, high schoolers do it middle schoolers, and big leagues do it to the little leagues. Do not be fooled. You're going to the next level because it's time, so don't listen to the intimidation stories.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have the lightning, the thunder and anything else you need to focus your energy. Let nothing shake your resolve. If justice is being served, then it's the justice of you finally stepping into your own power, no longer waiting for approval from friends, mentors or anyone else. You need no permission; your existence is permission.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can be surrounded by good people, even incredible ones, and you may still miss a particular person because connection isn't just about proximity or kindness — it's about that rare, electric click. Finding that with someone, even if it's tricky or complicated, is very special. You've had it, and you'll have it again.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll get the sweet, positive and supportive response you deserve! It's like someone finally gets what your project is about and decides to meet you where you are. You are part of something special, something bigger than just you. These people, this project, this moment — it all has a magnetic core, pulling help from everywhere.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: As you show up for life with your brave and open heart, love and joy find their way back to you. Maybe not always in the shape you expect, but in ways that surprise and delight you. You'll keep relationships vibrant, embracing their constant state of flux. New people bring a fun rhythm to your routines. Tweaks to systems of your daily life will bring optimal productivity and satisfaction. You'll be a big part of righting an injustice. You'll make savvy financial moves, and you'll bank on a trend.

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