Creativity, being a defining trait of the human animal, gives us the ability to change the world for better and worse. Though inventions and discoveries may have no moral qualities on their own, people use what's available for beneficent or malevolent purposes. The retrograde of Neptune, ruler of dreams, calls for scrutiny of our creative manifestations and a keener awareness of subconscious desire.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). New habits are fragile. Unexpected and extra events such as visits, travel, projects and other challenges could throw off your rhythms and delay your goals. So take advantage of the less hectic early week, perfectly suited to repeating behaviors you want to habituate so they'll be ingrained when life gets trickier.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Those on a fault-finding mission will have no problem finding it. You may want to avoid these types because their mission will only make yours more difficult. You're on the hunt for fun, which will involve joining with agreeable people who keep it light and bring a spark of playful curiosity to the picture.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The secret to your charisma may be known to others but not to you because the very nature of your charm is unselfconsciousness. Having fame and power isn't your goal, though it may come as a byproduct of your passion and dedication to the goal. Part of your appeal is that you don't care to whom you appeal.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There is a wealth of knowledge that happens at a deeper level than the one where words and explanations exist. You may feel more confident and articulate when you can explain what you know, and this is worth working on, but in the meantime your intuitive leanings shouldn't be discounted. Act on instinct.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To connect in perfectly mannerly ways, which fall neatly within the acceptable boundaries of mutually understood roles, were it even possible, would be pointless. The ensuing boredom would only ruin the social arena for all. So go on, make an honest mess and enjoy the unfolding excitement in relationships this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Pride goeth before the fall, but your definition of pride will matter here. Letting people know what you do isn't about pride but usefulness. The process goes better when they trust you, so your credentials matter. Explaining your expertise isn't bragging; it's making the process easier for all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Even favorable circumstances, fortuitous opportunities and wonderful events can come with their own kind of stress. Fun requires you to be in top condition! As you rest and take excellent care of yourself this week, you'll also be helping yourself enjoy what's coming.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don't need everything to go according to plan to feel good about it. Long ago, you acknowledged that you aren't in charge of it all, and now you get to adopt the laid-back attitude to go with that realization — far more comfortable and charismatic than trying to control the uncontrollable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your planning skills are cosmically touched, and it's more than worth your time and energy to brainstorm, fantasize and commit to some logistics. What goes on in your head and on paper now will bring excitement to your experience later. Future-you will thank planner-you and praise your brilliance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Perhaps the world "flirt" is too reductive to describe your interaction style, which has more to do with stirring up good vibes than it does with any social agenda. Nonetheless, someone thinks you're flirting with them and loves it. Business will be friendly, and a friendship will lend itself to doing business, too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even if you do what everyone else is doing, your expression, experience and thoughts about it will be unique, as your mind is a filter unlike any other. Your creative stamp will be on all you do without any conscious effort on your part. Originality pours from your unselfconscious commitment to the moment you're in.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The list of things you're looking out for today includes: the best in people, the sunny side, ways to help and means to uplift. The quest causes you to automatically fall into the flow of fortuitous words and actions. You don't even have to think about the next correct move; it all flows naturally.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: It's a better world because you're here. This will be evident in the lives and smiles of those you help. Your own well-being is also proof. The responsibility to take magnificent care of yourself is the one from which all else happens. The single lifestyle choice that has the biggest impact will be the company you keep. A truly unusual meeting will take your professional life for an exciting ride. There's also a daring element to your social life, and you'll put a certain thrilling activity or game on repeat.

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