Psychologists, coaches and spiritual gurus speak of controlling the "inner experience," and yet there are a fair number for whom this concept seems so foreign that the experts may as well be asking us to sprout wings out our backs and fly. Poets and artists are especially feral inside, as pointed out by the sun crossing into Pisces.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When there aren't a lot of features in a situation, each detail is all the more precious. This is a main tenant of minimalism — fewer things to concentrate on will encourage a deeper appreciation of each one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The experienced warriors know that there are times when it's best to cross the bridge and burn it behind you so the enemy can't follow. But you only strike the match when you're sure you never want to get back to a place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your friendships need tending to as you move forward: a little refresher here, mending a small tear there, adding new bonding and fresh influences. Just don't let anything get stale. These are treasures in need of polish.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may temporarily lose track of the joy, the passion, the reason ... but don't lose track of your persistence. Keep going, one foot in front of the other. The joy will come back; then the passion; then the reason.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You need to be needed. You love to be loved. You want to be wanted. This is precisely what makes you such a perfect candidate for exciting adventures in love today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In all ventures, Virgos are craving a counterpart — an equal with complementary skills. Singles may still be debating whether a romantic candidate is strong enough to be the kind of partner that is needed at this juncture.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Though you certainly deserve it, you don't always have cheerleaders around you. It really benefits all if you're able to do this for yourself without feeling weird about it. Pump up your self-belief. You can do this!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you hang back and talk about it, you'll only talk yourself out of it. Stop socializing, agonizing and analyzing. There's no point, considering you already know what to do. Jump in and scramble through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can avoid criticism by avoiding production, creation and expression. But what's the fun in that? When you're not producing, you're not being yourself. The most expedient thing would be to stop caring what "they" think.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don't have to choose between two extremes. Examine your choices more carefully. They probably have more to do with applying the resources you have toward being an effective human being.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There is nothing mundane to the eye that chooses to see it as mesmerizing instead. You have such an eye. You'll use your talent to help others appreciate the environment better.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The trick is to get your imagination and eyes to focus on the same thing in approximately the same way. This will never happen completely, but you can come close and get these two working

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 19). Your talent and genius won't be rewarded until your persistence is — that will be a glorious day indeed! You'll be working toward it for the next 10 weeks; then at the start of May there will be a celebration involving many you know and new faces, too, promoting you and launching you into a new stratosphere. Cancer and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 5, 28 and 11.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: "Keep calm and carry on" works to advance your relationship. TAURUS: The partner who helps you see your life more objectively is invaluable. GEMINI: Having a few regrets at the end of this weekend will only prove that you were living fully. CANCER: The one who seems to have it all together needs you more than you could ever know. LEO: Someone is hanging by the phone, waiting for you to make it ring. VIRGO: You're so down-to-earth; you almost long to be mentally led astray by someone distracting enough to throw you for that kind of loop. LIBRA: A big part of a special relationship is all the other people this person carries into your life — people you wouldn't know otherwise. SCORPIO: You may be jealous of how friends can drift in and out of one another's realm with ease, whereas there's an expectation for romantic partners to be much more connected. SAGITTARIUS: Basic "roommate" type considerations will have a bearing on relationships. CAPRICORN: You're ready to share more of yourself, and so is the other person. AQUARIUS: Two special dates will occupy you, giving you much to compare and contrast. PISCES: You're ready to live, laugh and love your way through the weekend, but don't be surprised if rest and relaxation are at the top of your partner's list.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: The Leo moon and the Pisces sun intensify the energy flying between these two signs. Leo likes to assume leadership of this duo but actually possesses only a tenuous illusion of power that Pisces has woven for the purpose of make-believe. Leo loves the fairytale fantasy of their story and will be delighted to play in this realm for as long as Pisces keeps the adoration flowing.

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