The solid earth-sign energy of the Capricorn moon will set the tone for an agenda that includes paying homage to the authority figures in your life. Give credit where credit is due. Lend a nod to the powerful people who have helped you and who inspire you to keep doing your best. Appreciation attracts continued good fortune.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll learn quickly today as extra star power juices your mental processing system. Others could get jealous of your rapid progress. Don't worry; they'll get over it just as soon as they see a benefit for themselves in it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've had a positive impact on the life of another, and you can feel fantastic about this even though you may go unrecognized for a while. In the meantime, whom else can you help?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Of course, just because you think you can do something doesn't mean you can, but it's the start you need and the start you'll get today when you see a boss in action and think to yourself, "Hey, that could be me!"

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're not the same person you were, and this not only is apparent to the ones around you but also will be evidenced by the new people you attract into your life. You might say they are a different breed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Aristotle said that nature does nothing uselessly. The use of today's bit of business may be mysterious to you, but keep observing. Eventually, you'll understand the reasons and even imitate the phenomenon to your own benefit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll need a fair amount of grit to accomplish what's on your list for today. Grit isn't really something you have or don't have. It's like sweat. It's made in the moment you show up and get to work.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You can do it. Tell yourself this in the mirror. Talking to yourself in the glass will be extremely powerful today, as you're particularly receptive to your own messages under these stars.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Because you have more to give, you'll be asked to give more. This may not seem fair to you at first, but it certainly seems fair to the ones who don't have much and are struggling just to make any kind of contribution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You were born with an open and curious mind, so those who prefer comfort to adventure will throw you for a loop. In order to lead the risk-averse, you'll need to address their reservations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Coordinating timing with two or three people will be surprisingly and inordinately difficult. You wouldn't be wrong to take this as a sign that it's time to go solo and enjoy the flexible timing of your own whims.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Like a dog dressed like a cow, emotions have a way of masking themselves as other emotions. Pride goes as anger. Arrogance goes as love. Disappointment goes as stoicism. You'll see through each disguise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). To create something of beauty will take time, patience, the willingness to endure repetition and boredom, and challenge and opposition. What will you do for the sake of creation?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 11). The next six weeks will be about tying loose ends and getting things done. Don't treat these early projects as your life's most precious work. The end of the quest in August will be the threshold of the next. You'll revel in love and attention through October and have more fun solo-style later. Big money in September and December. Aries and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 44, 50, 13 and 18.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: The Capricorn moon at the top of the week provides the chance to examine our authority figures past and present. Extremely capable people have a way of attracting those who are less so. There is nothing wrong with this, especially if the aim is to teach and uplift. But as you choose whom to listen to, be wary of those who seem to surround themselves with only those of less status and experience. This is a red flag, as it's the classic trait of an overblown ego in fear of competition. Those who have an exclusively downtrodden following may be using the energy of their worshippers to feel secure. Seek balance in your social influences. You're better off choosing a leader with a diverse following, as well as many powerful friends and colleagues. Go where there are groups of accomplished people who aren't threatened by one another's expertise.

Neptune, the planet of dreams and the subconscious, will show us both his forward and backward style this week. Friday begins a long backward journey for this ruler of the cosmic soup. The subconscious and psychic vibes are more accessible to all. Some of it is information you wish you didn't know, but the truth shall set us free.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gemini star Shia LaBeouf performed stand-up comedy as a child, following in the footsteps of his father and maternal grandfather, who were both involved in comedy. This intellectual air sign, whose natal moon is in entertaining Leo, was accepted to Yale University, though he put off higher education in favor of life experience, acting in such blockbuster films as the hit "Transformers" series.

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