On a week that begins the day after a Saturn retrograde and heads straight into a Neptune retrograde, thoughts repeat. They come back to you like animals seeking food in your yard. If you leave something out for them, they'll be especially keen to come around for a nibble. Just because they're in your yard doesn't make them yours. Looping thoughts may need interruption, which can be achieved. New moon in Cancer on Friday will do what it can to help.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People you didn't understand before are now relatable, a sign that you've grown in wisdom, compassion and experience. Your life keeps showing you a pattern of continual growth, and it's something to be proud of. "If you want to awaken all of humanity, awaken all of yourself." — Lao Tzu

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You love a challenge, especially one that has a cash reward at the end. This is because you have wants so niche that it would be impossible for anyone else to fulfill them with their idea of a prize. This week brings opportunities to make bonus cash you can put toward your goal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Like a juggler, your work will be one launch after another, always flying a thing or catching it, never holding on for long. One aspect of your act that is so impressive is just how long you can keep it going. It's the repetition and concentration over time that will cause people to pay attention — well, that and your charming banter.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The social life unfolds in unexpected ways. You'll connect with a wide variety of people, and you never can quite tell where it's going or when your favorite interaction of the day is coming. It's your openness that attracts people and brings out a side of them that could surprise you both. It's what makes this week so interesting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There's a change you really want even though you know it will take work — yours, theirs, society's ... You will see progress this week because you focus small and do what's within your realm of ability. Tone-wise, the start of the week is intense, but it lightens up toward the weekend. The end of the week brings a playful mood and the right people to enjoy it with you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your relationship with risk will be a theme. When you gamble and win, take the prize and stop. It's the people who hang in too long, greedy for bigger wins, that wind up losing in the end. The end of the week sees you testing limits, not recklessly but with grace. You'll dance on demarcations and charm the boundary-makers.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). This is a week of communication that happens often, honestly and in different ways. Sometimes, you blast a message to everyone at once. Sometimes, it's whispered to one person. Don't overthink it. Friendly communications that are dashed off without worry will be witty and lucky. It's the intention that matters and is deeply felt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Here comes another jigsaw puzzle. Turn the pieces — turn them! If you try to fit them in the first way they are handed to you, you'll surely miss the fit. Also, it helps to know that most people are inclined to work inside the frame they are given, but often this frame is unintentional. Keep looking for new ways to work things out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It's time to ask once more — what do you wish your fairy godmother would do for you? Whatever it is, do it for yourself — an excellent start. Conflicting advice will be part of the challenge this week and also part of the fun. You'll have a sense about what to choose, and this sense is something to cherish — a gift in and of itself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your attitude is the "everything" that makes "everything else" possible. This week, you have no problem matching your energy to the task at hand. You'll have the right energy for the job, the right amount of effort necessary to make things happen and the reasonable expectations you will need to continue the momentum.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This week, your business is the business of making things happen. While there's nothing wrong with processing, pondering or speculating about how things will happen, it's not nearly as compelling as your business. Making things happen is exciting. It's attractive, and it's what everyone will be talking about for weeks to come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Cynicism is one of your least favorite qualities. Let the cynics make fun of the world. You'd much rather celebrate the things that are going right, and when that is not the vibe, well, making fun of yourself in the world can also be a source of connection and healing. You're open to all kinds of ways of righting the wrongs.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You reduce some things, like the number of commitments, and you take on and slow other things down, like the pace of certain relationships and events. Other parts of your life increase and accelerate, giving you a win you've long wanted. More highlights: You'll have a spotlight and a bevy of buyers for what you're selling. You'll enjoy a windfall because of a risk you take first with heart, then with your wallet. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 1, 5, 44 and 17.

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