Sometimes, it's easy to tell why we enjoy one thing and not another, though often the reasons are mysterious, and perhaps irrelevant at that. The sun's homecoming to the realm of Leo gives us permission to skip the investigation. This is a rare instance when incuriousness is a boon. It will be efficient to accept our preferences and attractions as a given and move on to the good part — the business of catering to or managing them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Acknowledgement is a basic human need, essential to human life. There's a mysterious alchemy at work as you acknowledge others and accept their acknowledgement this week. You'll attract more interest and participation for your projects, and the group will most certainly become much stronger than the sum of its parts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's a sense of being ill-equipped for the challenge at hand. Ignore it. What you really need more of isn't knowledge or resources but faith. Either you already have everything you need to do this, or you'll acquire it, no problem. Step forward and the ground will appear under you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It is often the case that people who possess the quality of being steadfast and constant attract those in need of an anchor for their more whimsical talents. This week will bring a refreshing twist. You are faithful, loyal and constant, and will experience the security of being treated in kind.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even though there are many at the party, you're not just another guest. You're unique; things wouldn't be the same without you. What you do could be enacted by another but not duplicated. The result would always be different. Your imprint on this experience is unlike any in the history of the universe, and it will never happen again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your impulse to find out more about the people you meet is your popularity secret today. If you're still not meeting your marks, maybe it's not you. Maybe it's the goal. Maybe it's just not juicy enough to motivate, seduce and persuade you through the low points. Dream juicier.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It's a social week with the accompanying challenges. Those who need more togetherness than you can come across as suffocating; those who need more alone time, rejecting. Since each person has their own social needs for togetherness, you'll avoid the pain of mismatched needs by consciously seeking those with a similar social set point to yours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). To play in the top leagues, a person must be willing and able to handle the big-league problems. It also helps to ignore that which doesn't fall in the category. You'll approach normal, everyday problems with grace and certainty, and this is what makes you more capable of handling an ever-expanding life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Certain thoughts make you feel more loving, capable and optimistic. These are the staples to put on rotation in your mind. It's not always easy to do this in every environment, which is why it's important to take your own weather system with you. One way is to record a voice memo of what you'd like to think and play it to yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The difference between big problems and small problems isn't always so easy to tell. There are tiny things that represent big problems, and there are big things that, as disastrous as they seem, are not problems at all. If there is no solution, it's not a problem, just a circumstance in which to operate as effectively as possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There have been times you've wanted to amp up your attractive qualities, but now you also see benefit to toning them down. It allows you privacy, ensures no one asks for more than you want to give, and lends the freedom to experiment without an audience. This week, as your attention needs go down, your enjoyment goes up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll trade your money or energy for something you want very much, and the investment you make will give you even more appreciation for this treasure. Also, love will take many forms this week. You'll put effort into getting a certain relationship right, and it will be well worth it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are the bigger person — but you knew that. The fault is not yours, but you're the one who will make it better. Making it better is not the same as accepting blame. Taking on responsibility is taking on power. Also, there will be a celebration, and you'll play a major role in the fun.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: There's a heightened quality to this year, even though it's technically low in things like challenge, drama and conflict. Perhaps it's the peace itself that lets everything settle, breathe and spool out like a poem — beautifully written, endlessly interpreted and deeply felt. You'll be around people who make even the most mundane tasks feel magical, filling your life with everyday enchantments. More highlights: memorable events with friends new and old, successful investments and a joyful reunion.

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