The opposition of Venus and Mars brings to light the differences in gender roles and offers a chance to deepen understanding and awareness of the cultural, political, biological and psychological aspects of femininity and masculinity. This theme will extend through all areas of life. There will hardly be an experience that doesn't resonate with new information, changes and adjustments to accommodate what we learn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Someone will try to impress you this week, but you'll see straight through any display of possessions or privilege — it's not what resonates with you now. You're drawn to those with depth and quiet assurance, people who stand strong in who they are without needing to announce it. You'll encounter more than one who fits the bill.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Most people are blind to their own mannerisms, the behaviors of familiar people and the culture they are steeped in. When someone new enters the scene this week, they'll hold up the mirror of fresh perspective. Patterns will jump out. You'll be charmed, surprised and amused by the uniqueness of what's been in front of you all along.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). This week, you'll let go of rigid ideas about how things should be to open yourself up to the reality of how things are. And when you get to the parts that feel messy or uncertain, don't turn back. Step on through, sending love the whole way. Love will soften the edges, bridge the gaps and mend the misunderstandings.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If people are not responding to you the way you'd like, just hold on because there's a better fit coming your way. You'll do your part by seeking new communities, exploring groups and trying different organizations. The more you know, the better you'll appreciate that moment it all clicks into alignment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's only human to say the opposite of what you mean. You're no stranger to the rub of sarcasm, the poignancy of smiling through tears and the excitement of creating conflict out of nothing. However, this week brings something refreshingly straightforward — a chance to be direct with people who actually love that style.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're almost exactly where you want to be, productivity-wise. It's that final 10% that can feel like a mountain. But before you chalk that up to the law of diminishing returns, know this: The effort you put in now, though it may seem the hardest, could yield some of the most satisfying results yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your quiet beliefs are like compass points steering you forward. If they're aligned with your highest hopes, they'll lead you to promising horizons. But if you doubt you can make your dreams happen, confirmation bias can pull you toward what you fear. So stay optimistic and let your beliefs work in your favor.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll be the voice you once longed to hear, offering words you needed back then. You'll provide the support you wish had been there and give the help you once went without. In this way, you're not only healing yourself but creating a path for others, lighting the way with your own experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sometimes you're inspired, sometimes you're inspirational, and quite often you're both at once. A group will form around you. It doesn't mean you have to be the leader — you're lucky when you take as much or as little responsibility as you wish.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You do what you feel like doing and let the world off the hook for delivering any kind of result. This way, action is its own reward, so you don't care if the situation gets tedious. You surrender to the ridiculous, too, and still somehow come away much more fortunate than had you tried to control the outcome.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Ease up on the controls and give yourself some room to breathe. It's perfectly fine not to understand everything all at once. In fact, it's often better that way. Knowledge finds its place in you at the right time, settling in when it's most relevant and when you're ready to act on it. Trust that each insight will reveal itself in due course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Whatever is misaligned will not function properly, whether it's gears in a motor or the mind, joints in the body or the hinges of society. You'll notice what's out and put it into a state of congruence. Intentions will match words, words will match deeds, commitments will match outcomes, and love will flow beautifully through all.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: Once you make your mind up about what you want to do, the rest is just an act of submission — to your desire, to the process and to the universal tides that will bring you there. The more you accept and love yourself, the better you attract the people who assist your journey, and the better you gravitate to the circumstances conducive to your evolution. More highlights: You'll give several stellar presentations for pay and applause. You'll travel in a wonderful, tight-knit group. An investment funds several more.

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