The Scorpio moon opposes Mercury retrograde, waving a message from across the sky: The dormant phase of life is a legitimate part of the cycle. Don't dismiss it as laziness, skip it or try to artificially pump it into action. Relationships, projects, bodies, seasons, solar systems and more require dormancy to rebuild, restore and recreate.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Labels help us to get organized and make sense of our world. But labels never completely define anything, especially not a person. Today's cosmic question: Are you over-identifying with a label?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The pulsing movement of life is like a rushing river today and you really can't help but go with the flow. If you happen not to like where the flow is going, however, there will be shallow spots in which you can get off the raft.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You don't want the award because it's an honor; you want it because doing what it takes to get there and then knowing that it's where you deserve to be is a fulfilling consciousness to live inside.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone you want to emulate is coming into the picture, and this person may possibly mentor you. Be ready, on the lookout and doing your best to communicate where you are and where you want to go.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sociability and joy are predicted for the day. People who make you happy are close at hand. You have all you need to do your work and be effective. Life is good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). An issue is ready to be addressed and resolved so that you can move on. For this reason, you may feel a push at your back, perhaps jarring, but also what's needed to get this going.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The high quality you bring to your work isn't an accident. You make this happen with your intention for excellence and your commitment to finding the most intelligent direction.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll say no a good amount of times today. This is the only way to stay focused, protect what you have and keep on track with what you're doing. Of course, "no" doesn't necessarily mean "never."

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The others find it hard to notice what's right before their eyes. You, not so much. You see it: the smallness of it, the depth, what it really means. Point out what you see. They might not get it today, but someday they will.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There's something a little bizarre about this "normal" situation. Indications are that the game may be rigged. Don't try to win. Don't try to understand. Just try your best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a way about you that people like very much. They feel that you get them. They feel more awake around you, and yet they also feel they've fallen under your spell.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The "What if?" chain is likely to visit your thoughts today, and without a happy agenda. Combat it with its mortal enemy: "So what?" With this simple retort, you can deflect anxiety.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 12). It's your year to take a position you once envied and decide if it's all you thought it would be. Over the next 10 weeks you provide excellent services and therefore make bank. You'll reconsider past ways of spending and make a new plan in June. A big celebration comes in August. A change of location is featured, too. Capricorn and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 30, 21 and 11.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "My friend started calling me 'the one-upper.' At first I laughed, but inside I was really offended. Now I've let her get away with this name and it's starting to stick. I think it's cruel. I've been told before that my personality is a little strong. But should I really have to tone down the things I want to talk about just because they might make other people feel insecure? I'm thinking about dropping her. Maybe she's just too jealous of me to be a true friend. What should I do? I'm a Gemini, and she's a Libra."

Because you're both air signs, there are many points of connection between you and your friend. Your conversations are lively and intelligent, offering real insight and fun. It would be a shame to throw this away because of one incident. While you shouldn't feel you have to downplay your fabulous life, it is important that you give your Libra the moment when it's her turn to shine. Born as an astrological twin, you are naturally competitive, while it's in Libra's nature not to compete but to balance and support. Ask your friend to drop the nickname, and in the future, try to share the conversational glory more equitably.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: As a talk show host, David Letterman created his own brand of funny — involving top 10 lists, stupid pet tricks and what might have been a world record for broken imaginary windows. Aries are driven not only to succeed but also to blaze a trail in the process. Letterman has his natal sun and Mars in strong-willed Aries, and an earthy Capricorn moon to balance his fire energy with grounded good sense.

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