In days of old, an eclipse of any kind came with the terrible fear that the gods had finally had it with us and decided to take away the sun or the moon, as it were. This was followed by a wave of relief brought on by the return of the sun or the moon. False alarm, everyone. The full moon and the lunar eclipse in Sagittarius reminds us how far humanity has come.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The thing that makes you unique is priceless and definitely something to celebrate and play up. To think you once tried to hide this quality. Now you know better!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your strong sense of duty will play into the plot of the day. You're a good friend, so you're willing to do what's right for a relationship even when it's inconvenient or uncomfortable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll deepen relationships through giving. Not only will you feel moved to give to your loved ones, but you'll be inspired to team up with a partner or group to give to others in need.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone sees enormous potential in you and may want to mentor you. It will feel good to know that your contributions are valued, though you may not be eager for advice at this point.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Other people's negativity needn't affect you. If you ignore it, it will probably just go away. People will pick up on your cues about how to behave. They'll sense when they are doing something that you think is uncool.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're a natural teacher, and you'll provide another with a helpful model of creativity. Consider sharing your workspace with someone to give this person an idea of how you like to do things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The creative momentum you establish will have a ripple effect, carrying over in a winsome and obliging way to the others involved in your work and beyond. You can't imagine the good you'll do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Afraid of being overpowered, you may assert yourself in a way that's stronger than the situation seems to require. This is a smart move that sends a message. Trust your protective instincts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're on the precipice of a new phase of work. Your skills are wings, and you have practiced with them long enough to trust that when you're ready to jump, you'll also be ready to fly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A friend's kindness will inspire an immediate response, which you execute almost automatically, compelled by a sense of quiet loyalty and gratitude.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Free people often take their liberty for granted, but not you, at least not today. With great exuberance, you'll exercise your freedom to communicate, believe and create in the way you see fit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have the tenacity to rise above circumstances in order to fulfill a commitment, even when the commitment isn't formally spelled out. In an honorable gesture, you'll uphold an unspoken promise.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 4). Winning at home and in your close circle of relationships will be most satisfying. Your loved ones find you thoughtful and involved, which is why you're on everyone's "favorites" list. New ventures energize you in July. The domestic scene gets a fun makeover in August. Bonus money comes in September and December. Leo and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 40, 2, 31 and 12.

AQUARIUS MOTIVATION SECRETS: When Barbra Streisand crooned that "people who need people are the luckiest people in the world," she was probably talking about an Aquarius. "People" are not only what Aquarius needs; they are what Aquarius enjoys, feels drawn toward and wants to help. In short, Aquarius is motivated by people.

That's not to say that Aquarius can't work alone. As long as the goal is to help, entertain or contribute in some way to others, Aquarius will work long solo hours to accomplish this end. However, the best scenario is one that allows Aquarius to team up, bounce around ideas with partners and be in the company of those with a common purpose.

If you're an Aquarius struggling to stay motivated, consider gathering a team of supporters to add accountability to your plan. You're much more likely to accomplish a goal if you have someone to report to at checkpoints along the way. Whomever you report to should be consistent and helpful and should make a reasonably strong impression on your psyche so that you wouldn't want to let this person or team down.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The twins that exist inside each Gemini are often more opposite than identical. Case in point, Angelina Jolie, who was once well known for sharing devilish and controversial secrets, is now better known for her angelic international efforts on behalf of children and refugees. If there's one consistency, it's that this multifaceted actress and superstar will continue to surprise us.

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