There are patterns everywhere, even in (especially in) seeming randomness. The Venus retrograde of the next six weeks will offer an opportunity to step back and see the patterns at work in your love life. Some you actively take part in, others are automatic and/or subconsciously driven; all have something to teach you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Problems get solved today by devoting full attention to them in a creative way. An intense focus without any new ideas won't work. New ideas without intense focus won't work. You've the capacity for both; apply it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It will be liberating to be around people who don't have a lot of rules attached to their friendship. Seek the company of those who are accepting, unthreatened by your talents and assets, undaunted by your shortcomings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you let your thoughts wander today, there's a tendency to brood. It's human nature, which has a strong negativity bias, exacerbated by the current cosmic lineup. Counteract it with a busy day of distractions and delights.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll benefit from thinking of the "self" you show the world as verb instead of a noun — as a manner of assembling the attributes and opinions handed to you early on. Also, you can arrange this differently whenever you want to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some of the humans you'll interact with today are so sensitive to emotion and tone that you may wish you were interacting with a robot who responds to specific commands without attaching any emotional baggage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Trying to hide what you're feeling will lead to energy blockages that inhibit your performance. However you're feeling, it's right. Let energy flow through you so that it can either dissipate or activate your intention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). We live in a world of symbols, very few of which stand for what they actually are. Your thought into what things symbolize will help today's interactions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Of all the tests you could be offered, it's the tests of patience that will do the most to expand your consciousness and mature your soul. To breathe, relax and be reasonable when the tension is high — this is evolution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). As you move quickly through a problem, the rest may seem to lag behind. There's much to be gained from honoring the pacing of others. Observe and learn instead of distracting yourself away from the business at hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Can there be thoughts without a thinker? Some say it's possible, even optimal. And though they condemn the ego, you can bet there's much in yours that would be missed were you to join the ranks of the enlightened today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll project yourself rather cleverly and be well accepted. If you also happen to be having fun with this, and are not too concerned about what others are thinking, you're winning all around.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). More art than science, history is colored by the values and beliefs of the teller. What you believe about the past will direct the future. Be open to hearing more than one account of what happened.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 4). New reserves of determination open in you. You stop looking for opportunities and start creating them. Going on the premise that conditions will never be perfect, you'll push forward and build major success through your efforts. Next month seals a deal. May through July are the most social and romantic too. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 28, 6, 40 and 17.

VENUS RETROGRADE TIPS: Move on by moving back! When the love planet reverses, it's time to note where we are and remember how we got here — especially in matters of love but also in regards to our favorite projects. The review will help us stay on track with goals as well as to avoid repeating mistakes. What is your process for remembering? Some like to scroll through old pictures and social media posts. It can be fascinating how differently we view these bits of information from the way we did when we were in the picture or generated the post.

Do you keep a diary? Looking back at the old pages can bring up a wide range of emotions. If you don't keep a diary this is an excellent time to start tracking yourself. Try not to think of it as a chore of the day; rather, this is a chance for you to connect with your deeper self, air your grievances safely, exercise your creativity, touch your emotional center and give a gift to the future you.

Those people "who knew you when" can be valuable resources over this transit. They have an objective view and an overarching knowledge of you that can be the key to self-discovery through this cycle of personal development.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Pisces supermodel Erin Heatherton is the new face of Adore Cosmetics, a leading purveyor of organic skin care and beauty products. There's more to come for the Pisces born with three planets in ambitious, business-minded Capricorn. With Mars and Jupiter in the fiscally oriented Taurus, Heatherton has the natal chart of a mogul.

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