On the last day of Pisces season, a strong lunar agenda begs input from planetary mentors along its course. Saturn's advice stands out. The lesson planet strongly suggests we grade everyone on a curve, including and especially ourselves. We are all doing our best with what we have.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Despite your feeling of shyness, you are still expected to make a presentation, introduction or sales pitch. You will need to do this work more than once, so get started right away. The sooner you begin, the sooner you will succeed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A partner or colleague is going through changes that make you wonder about your future together. It's like you're moving forward and they're in the rear-view. Don't jump to conclusions just yet. There is a temporary dynamic at play.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will question an idea or attitude you've accepted for years. While you may wonder "why did it take me so long?" you can be sure that this would have caused you pain if you had asked the question in another era.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll feel moved to help out someone close to you, but there's only so much you can do. Offer assistance until the other person can handle it on their own, then back off to show you trust them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The clarity of your mind will amaze you. Your untrue beliefs will be exposed. You will build new logical pathways that support your pursuit of a fantastic goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The project has become convoluted with so many cooks. This calls for a return to basics. It will take a few days for you to sort out issues, then you will create a new plan that honors your original intent.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Because others' wants seem more urgent than your own, you are tempted to give in to them. But that may set the stage for subtle manipulation. Take a stand to prevent future conflict.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're dealing with a tricky personal issue. Information is lacking. There is no way you can know the whole story now or ever. In this situation, all you can do is go with the feeling and respond with as much love as you can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're doing a good deed for someone but consider why you are doing it. Eliminate ego-driven motives. When you carry this out for the right reasons, you'll be rewarded with great joy and luck.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Following the schedule feels repetitive. Everything is so familiar. An element of intrigue would shake things up, or it may be enough just to include someone new.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You consider work essential to your well-being. You believe you are here to serve and contribute. It's hard for you to imagine how anyone could feel otherwise, but they do, and you'll be challenged to accept it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may think the drama is unnecessary, but frequently a dramatic person is satisfying a need in the best way they know how. If you can remain detached, there is entertainment value in this. Otherwise, try walking.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 17). This solar return finds you ever on the search for new sensations. Discovery is a pleasure; pleasure leads to gratitude; gratitude makes your life prayer in motion. Your range of perspective widens with an excursion to the top. You'll work at having more to offer because giving is among your greatest joys. Gemini and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 40, 7, 20 and 38.

COSMIC QUESTION: "Holiday, how do you feel about space aliens? Do they have astrological signs too? Do you know any? Have you met any personally? If not, do you think they have come to Earth already? Do you believe in them at all? Just wondering. Signed, Curious Aquarius."

I feel great about space aliens and make a habit of sending good energy to all species and dimensions. Not that I think space aliens are particularly friendly, but if they are aggressive, maybe the positive vibes will soften their stance. I have not been made aware that anyone I know is an actual space alien nor have I, to my knowledge, ever met anyone from outer space. As for the astrological sign of a space alien, it would probably be based in different constellations. And although I'm humanity-positive, I still laugh at what your signmate Ellen DeGeneres has to say on the topic: "The only thing that scares me more than space aliens is the idea that there aren't any space aliens. We can't be the best that creation has to offer. I pray that we're not all there is. If so, we're in big trouble."

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Michael Jordan has been called the greatest athlete of all time, yet his status as an all-star was earned hard. He was once cut from his high school team and wasn't regarded as the best player on his college team either. The fleet-footed Aquarius (with Mercury and Saturn in Aquarius as well) applied intelligence, persistence and creativity to become an athlete for the ages.

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