The tides change tomorrow for Mercury and Mars. In the meantime, you may not be sure which is the wisest choice, but don't fret — you can't go wrong. Whether you hang back and watch the others, or dive in and find out first-hand, you'll learn. The Pisces moon tonight reminds us that we get wise by either seeing or being the fool.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Cats don't really get tongues, and the pants of liars rarely catch on fire. But you believe in the influence of phrases, and you're careful to use the most empowering words you can think of.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll note the odd out-of-place things here and there and decide it's time to clean up your life a bit. Regarding your list of next steps: Are they doable? Because doable things are the only ones that get done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People will tell you that they want a job done fast, but if it's not also done well, all that speed will be for nothing. It's better to slow down and take pride in your work. The end result (not the timing) is what will be remembered.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You may look around and assess that you can't do anything about the situation at hand. If all you can change is your own attitude, do that. It will be enough to flip the situation around.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Someone stole something from you in the past — an intangible item, like your wide-eyed pure affection or your guileless enthusiasm. Now you'll be paid a small penance for this thievery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have to admire a person who is doing the right thing and getting rewarded for it — that is, after you finish being envious that it's not you. Don't worry. It will be soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Destiny is not a scriptwriter assigned to the task of creating your epic love story. You're the best one for that job, although you might have better luck making it an adventure story with romantic undertones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have a special relationship with silence. You use it effectively, and it empowers you. You sense when the silence is in danger, and you protect it. You also know when to interrupt the silence and dominate with your voice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you know what another person should be doing and you fail to tell him or her, does that make you negligent? Unless you're the other person's boss or parent, no. It's smart to mind your own business.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll enjoy the state of things inside your own head. There's more optimism, hope and playfulness there than before. It's like you're learning a new way to think.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are competitive, so you will be tempted to compare yourself to others, which is not a good idea, especially if you're comparing your weaknesses to their strengths. Stay focused on what you're doing well. Keep doing it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you show people who you are, they will first wonder whether what you're showing is really you. Your consistency will convince them. What you display is who you really are inside.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 30). Relationships change, and the new way suits your lifestyle and goals beautifully. In June, you move forward in less than perfect conditions, and you make something great out of the circumstances. July brings a professional shift. You'll be someone's hero in September. Community involvement leads to improvements for loved ones. Aries and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 11, 24 and 18.

MERCURY IN CANCER: Mercury in Gemini spawned interesting social developments, got conversations going, introduced people to the people they should know, stirred up some witty fun and created a good bit of mischief, too. That's over for now, though. We're moving into something a little deeper. It won't be enough to have a conversation. Everyone wants to feel something, too. They want to know that the connection has meaning and usefulness. They want a sense of belonging.

Tomorrow, Mercury slips out of Gemini, one of his favorite parts of the sky, into Cancer, where he's sure to be far less comfortable. This transit has all the feeling of a group therapy session involving people who have been coming to the meeting to bear their souls for years. Mercury is like a new participant to the circle who is reluctant to share with the group. But fearing judgment only leads to more discomfort. The only way is to open up honestly. The feedback won't all be good or even supportive, but that's not the point. There's something about the process of sharing that heals regardless of the initial reaction that sharing inspires in others.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: YouTube popularity spurred on the solo career of Grammy winner Cee Lo Green, whose innovative approach to music and media keeps him ahead of trends. Gemini is the sign of trends, quick wit and versatility in an ever-changing world. Mercury, Mars and Saturn in intuitive, soulful Cancer add depth to Green's natal chart.

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