If it seems to require a lot of energy to relate to someone, take note. Why do you think this is? Are you striving to impress? Are you translating yourself to a person who doesn't understand you? Or maybe you feel you must perform in some way to meet expectations. As we head into the full moon in the sign of relationships, a lunar suggestion floats on the wind: Perhaps it shouldn't take so much energy to be yourself?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The past is done and the future will come. You're able to stay in the now for longer and longer — a discipline that enhances your experiences. You will be aware of the energy exchange of interactions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you're not happy in your role, your work will suffer and so will you. What would it take to make yourself more comfortable? Getting to a better place is a matter of executing one small action at a time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll deal with drama in a fair and impartial manner. You will respond based on what seems right. You're able to keep your personal preferences out of the equation. This is why people trust you and ask for your input.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Today, you'll get moving and stay in motion. Don't worry about progress. Assume it's all progress. Every step is headed somewhere. The only difference between a step forward and a step back is the intended destination.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Growing up involves experimentation and mistakes — lots of mistakes. You expect this and you're not too hard on yourself when what you're trying falls flat. With patience, you'll figure out what works for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're headed toward an impasse. Disagreement makes progress impossible. The deadlock has something to teach. It's an opportunity to decide what's worth fighting for. Eventually, you'll discover what's immobile — the obstacle in your path or your attitude.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Negativity is literally saying no. We feel moody and glum about the circumstances we reject. The way to resolve negative feelings is to say yes to them. Acceptance is the starting line to happiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don't base your self-worth on the money you earn, but it still feels good to make a significant contribution to the things that matter to you. Tonight features comfortable conversation about nothing much; the noise is reassuring.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll absorb the day's lessons. And though you can learn through cautionary examples and aspirational models alike, the very best way, if you have time for it, will be learning from your own experience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Most people are poor judges of what will make them happy, so the pursuit of happiness usually doesn't bring about the desired result. Go deeper into what interests you and you'll accidentally land in a joyful place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What you want is important not only to you. Loved ones want to see you content, too, and they'll help you however they can if you ask. Tonight, you can avoid bad timing with good observing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Optimism wanes. This dip in mood is a gift. It will lead you to learn where your energy is going. If someone or something is siphoning your vitality, you'll handle it, and then brightness returns.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 4). It's your year of endearment. The sweet actions of others warm your heart. Your way of being in the world has others pulling you in closer. Bonds become tighter and more reliable. You'll grow your skills on challenging work. More highlights: a fun makeover of an environment, a completely random stroke of financial luck and an age-old excellent decision finally paying off for you. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 4, 33, 19 and 17.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Robert Downey Jr. appeared in one of his father's films at age 5, and the rest is movie history. There are several upcoming releases for the Aries star, starting on the lighter side with the Jamie Foxx-directed comedy "All-Star Weekend." Downey has Mercury and Venus in the fire sign station of Aries, too. These high-energy aspects are tempered by Saturn in artistic, empathetic Pisces.

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