Getting people on board with a plan will be a bit easier in this week of the Harvest Moon. To be a leader, of yourself or anyone else, you will need to repeat your message and show up in the same way, over and over, establishing a recognizable and trustworthy pattern. Life catches on in these Virgo Sun days. Let it sync with your pace and direction, like dancers finding the beat after the drummer sets it. Keep hitting the same clear signal until all falls in step.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Every part of your life affects every other part. Can you compartmentalize? Sure, if it makes you feel in control, but it won't work, not really. The whole of you knows what's up. The whole of you reacts in one way or another. If you don't allow a conscious reaction, your subconscious will gladly take the reins.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In close relationships, tensions sometimes flare over rivalry, boundaries or perceived slights. Family and chosen family in particular get under your skin because the bonds are deep, the history is long and the stakes feel personal. You take every situation as a chance to extend grace and compassion. Your soul shines through.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When emotions run high, as they sometimes will this week, people say things they don't mean or dig in deeper than they should. The smarter move is to step back, give space and let tempers settle before re-engaging. Cool heads make better conversations and better outcomes. So it's a bonus that you've got the unique ability to chill out on command.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are an experience. Believe it. This week is like a private showing. You'll let someone step into your world and feel they've been granted access to something rare. It will feel good to share what you want to share and only that. You're in control of the experience of you — at least as much as a person actually can be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The week features many interactions that you open with warmth and close with grace. You know where things are going. You deliver something refined. You're in a relaxed mood, and it's especially sweet for your relationships. You're pacing yourself. This is only one act in a longer, more dazzling production.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Dare to lean back this week. It's not a luxury to be unrushed; it's a choice. Signal to the universe that this thing called "time" bends toward you instead of the other way around. Your calm will set the pace for everyone near, reminding them that nothing great was ever made in a hurry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are in a kind of Cinderella story this week in that you cause a ripple in the room without even trying. Whether you're quietly doing your work or strolling through the crowd looking like royalty, it's the same effect. People sense the integrity and the magic. Many will be drawn to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There will be a pause, but it's not an empty moment. These "in between" times are electric, filled with meaning and intention. Also, even though you know what's going on in your world (you're orchestrating it), don't forget that to others you're a mystery. They'll hang on the stillness, sensing you hold more than you're revealing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're a font of ideas this week. Keep track of them privately and you'll have much to choose from when you judiciously share. Then know that even if others don't take your ideas right away, they still change the conversation. They still get people thinking differently.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). This week, it will be so satisfying to earn money in a way that reflects who you are. Of course, you can be real in any job you take on, and that's usually how you roll anyway. But the kinds of work drifting your way this week just naturally call out the talents you most want to develop and the tones you most love to play in.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Just because something looks promising on the surface doesn't mean it's right for you — not until you figure out how it might serve your bottom line. This is a theme that keeps coming up. It's as though the universe is giving you a pop quiz in discernment. Once you pass, you'll step into opportunities both dazzling and deeply worthwhile.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's a good thing all the inhabitants of earth don't have the same internal timing. Just imagine the traffic problems. This week, there will be many instances of falling out of sync with the people around you, and you can consider it a gift. It will make for interesting syncopations. And when you do finally connect, it will feel more special.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: It's a year of growth and breakthroughs, and you'll embrace both parts. You'll dream and dare. Progress always starts with imagining something better and then taking action to make it real. More highlights: Someone will tell you something about you that's so kind and true, it will rearrange your self-portrait forever. Believe them. A financial gain is tied to your reputation. You'll find great joy inhabiting a role you create for yourself. An improvement project goes quickly and ultimately lends a lasting whimsy to daily life.

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