The hardest things to see are the things in plain sight. It takes the threat of subtraction to alert us to cherish and protect what we have. That which can be taken becomes more valuable when we recognize the reality — anything and everything we have is ours for but a beautiful, fleeting moment. Mercury turns around just in time to put the spin of awareness that makes for grateful hearts in this week of Thanksgiving.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your imagination misses you. Maybe offer it an invitation? A blank page, a fresh canvas, a lit stage ... This is a relationship worthy of quality attention, investment, gifts and more. When you spend on creativity, you are investing in your happiness and your higher self.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Every choice brings rewards. Plenty of money, time and energy will be spent this week, and it will not come back to you in a direct way. But consider the invaluable gains — experience, personal growth and connections. Also, there will be a long-acting bonus; hidden benefits sprinkled on your life unexpectedly over time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are different ways to think about this week's problem, but many around you will stick with their first reaction. Not you. You'll seek other perspectives — step left, step right, zoom in, zoom out — all to reach the best vantage for seeing what's wrong so you can solve the right problem.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Become a mirror for the world around you and you'll always have something rich and meaningful to reflect. The more you notice — the nuances, the beauty, the struggles — the more you'll have to show and share with others. These are all points of relatability that help you connect and grow together.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Focus isn't always rigid concentration. In fact, too much intensity might thwart your progress this week. Take your time. Wrap your mind around a problem like a cat curls into the warmth of a sunlit window in a moment of restful, restorative illumination. Everything in its time. Enjoy the peace as much as you enjoy the pounce.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You can have what you want, so long as you want the cost of it, too. Price tags lie, not intentionally but because that little sticker couldn't possibly fit all the nuance and quiet labor involved in the purchase. Experience will teach you more than analysis. Also, you can succeed alone, but it will be much more fulfilling with others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Ever the diplomat, you let people know where you stand without asking them to change their own boundaries. Your gracious, respectful input will set the tone for others. You could civilize the scene just by being you. State your perception of situations (affirmatively, not argumentatively) and you will cause a change for the better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Are you imposing an unrealistic expectation on the situation, or is your expectation unusual but within the realm of the possible? If you can meet the high standard you set, there's probably someone else who can, too. Keep looking. You'll have fun with the search this week. Your charisma makes people want to please you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Let your wish list drive the week. Being clear on what you want makes life magical. It will open your mind and experience to include a few wild asks. Stick to wishes that are thoroughly your own instead of simply agreeing to what other people want from you or letting society impose upon you the things you "should" want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Whether you move fast or slow matters much less than moving methodically through the week as though on a staircase, each step connected in order. To jump around would be dangerous and unnecessary. Trust the architecture. Set your expectations to the comfort and stability of incremental change.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even when you are knocked out of your normal routine, it's a gift. The uprooting challenges you to rely on your senses to a greater degree and even on your extrasensory abilities. After making a few strong decisions, you gain confidence. Your attitude gets lighter and your thinking gets brighter.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Mistakes were made, and that's beautiful. Without them, there would be no story, and no reason to connect or improve. An incorrect assumption is at the heart of it. The remedy is in reassessing the situation and asking better questions. Adjustments will be made to create a healthier and more suitable arrangement.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Even though you'll approach the year with a light heart, your contribution, unique and essential, will be one of profound influence. You'll forward the interests of a group. You're proud to have an array of different kinds of friends, and the year will bring you together for many occasions. More highlights: New love awakens inside you. Sweet fun, hard work, and improvements that range categorically from the domestic to the financial, with health and fitness goals hit along your merry way.

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