In the week of the proud and heady Buck Moon, we're reminded that self-esteem is a dynamic state — and we'll experience its complex wobble. It's not always connected to results. People with high self-esteem can be wildly unproductive. People with low self-esteem can knock it out of the park. The ones who feel the most fulfilled this week? They're not thinking about themselves at all. They're absorbed in the work, the mission, the moment.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll outsource a problem, like hiring someone to help with tech, repairs, admin work or emotional labor. You won't hand it off and forget about it — rather you'll seize the learning opportunity and pay attention to how it gets solved so maybe next time you can take it on. This is how you turn a one-time expense into a long-term investment in your skills.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can have solid self-worth — you can like who you are, trust your values, even feel grounded in your identity — and still find yourself in moments where you feel awkward, overwhelmed or out of your depth. It's a sign that the situation might not be a great match. Take courage and speak up for your needs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). This week, you're an expert at navigating the shifting state of emotions. When it's a sunny, warm feeling, you get out and enjoy it. When storms come in, you suit up, shelter or escape accordingly. It's your spirit of acceptance that makes the week productive. You don't wait for the vibes to be just right — you adapt to what is.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Trust that what's happening might serve you in ways you can't yet see. Each hour is a gift. You don't have to understand the gift immediately; just stay open to the possibility that one is there. Assume life is conspiring to delight you, even when it doesn't look like it. You're being handed exactly what you need, even before you know why.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have a powerful ability to vividly imagine future scenarios — not just as ideas but as immersive experiences. You emotionally and mentally inhabit the place you built in your mind. This is where you can spend time with the vision, reinforce it, rehearse it — and in doing so, you create a map to where it exists for real.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Because you know how jealousy can cause chaos, you avoid attracting attention that could turn into envy. Whatever hand you're dealt, winning or lacking, you'll keep your cards close to the vest. There's a strange thrill in being underestimated — you get to move freely, while the real win lines itself up in secret.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Trust has to start somewhere, and this week, it starts with you. You set a tone of generosity and courage. You create the conditions for intimacy or collaboration that wouldn't happen otherwise. When you bravely extend yourself, you teach others how to meet you there. You're not just hoping for connection — you're creating the conditions for it to flourish.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Self-preservation has many looks, techniques and, quite frankly, tricks. Here's one to try this week: be amenable to suggestions, criticism, instruction and other input. Practice receptivity and appreciation. Then do whatever you want. This is mostly what everyone does anyway, except they skip the receptivity part.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A solid friendship is one that affirms emotional honesty and honors the courage it takes to simply stay present. If a friendship doesn't do this and instead dismisses your feelings, avoids depth or makes you feel smaller, perhaps the tie isn't truly supportive. You'll loosen or release bonds to make space for something more aligned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don't fall for the surface show. The real story is always deeper, and you're tuned in enough to sense who's genuinely enjoying themselves, who's performing, who's connected and who's faking it. That awareness gives you a powerful edge — you'll know when to engage, when to hold back and how to skillfully navigate social currents.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have an intuitive sense of who belongs where, who's earned what and how energy, attention or rewards should be distributed. Trust that instinct. Just like animals learn their terrain for survival, you'll learn the social or professional landscape around you to inform your next move and unlock your next advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Others won't see the full picture until you speak up. What you share may not be the truth — it's yourtruth, but it opens the door. This week favors honesty in all forms: dreams, struggles, little daily details. The more you offer, the more connection, clarity and ease will come your way.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Noticing beauty is a spiritual practice that centers you this trip around the sun. It's not about posting it or describing it. You're absorbing beauty as nourishment, not performance, and the world is becoming lovelier around you. More highlights: Money will come from sharpening your eye for opportunity. You'll spot it faster and place your efforts strategically, gaining influence and advantage. In relationships, you'll give in the right direction, and it either gives back or pays forward, making a difference in the world many will feel.

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