When you were a child imagining your adult life, what did you think you would be? In what ways has the vision changed along the way, and in what ways is it the same? Neptune retrogrades to remind us of the dreams of our distant ancestors, our parents and ourselves. These visions still have something to teach us.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Relationships heal with awareness. Knowing what you're feeling is stage one, and then things really come together as you get better at recognizing what's going on with others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In the past, there have been times when certain people took advantage of your soft heart. Now you're a little more guarded but not jaded. Compassion is still your best guide.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Usually, the calm comes before the storm, but today, the order will be reversed. The excitement will hit without warning, followed by a calm that stretches for hours beyond.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You know the emotional landscape and aren't afraid of fluctuations. Highs and lows only bring out the best in you, as they help you come to an understanding of the situation that otherwise wouldn't be possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The road of love isn't always smooth, so you have to celebrate the times like right now, when love is bringing you comfort and excitement without asking for too much in return.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Everything in your life serves a purpose but not always an obvious one. When you want something for no apparent reason, perhaps the reason is primal, soul deep, or it belongs to a future known only to your intuition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Listening well is easier within set parameters. Be judicious. Sure, people need to be heard. But you're not the only one in the world assigned to the work of listening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Neatness is not the same as style, but when things are neat, clean and organized, it is easier to see your way to choices that could lift the scene to a stylish level.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The surprising and silly things that happen are what make a good story. You can't force such things, but when you're open to them, they tend to land in your life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll enjoy your time alone even more than usual, recognizing the stellar features of your own company. It's so much easier to be a good friend to others when you're first a good friend to yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). "Someday" doesn't really exist, and that is why it never shows up. There is only today. As you make your plans and act on them, you'll line up something solid for a future "today."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're warm and welcoming, and people will be disarmed by your lack of pretention. You don't have to worry about earning respect. You'll have it automatically.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 23). Your cosmic birthday gift is raw, unadulterated drive. You know what you want. Your motivation is so high that whatever might have stopped you before will no longer be an issue. You will have all the support you desire. There's frivolous fun that turns into a lucrative venture. You've an excellent sense for investing. Aries and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 2, 10 and 15.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I've been thinking about getting a haircut for a long time, but my boyfriend doesn't like short hair. Of course I want to be attractive to him, but at the same time, I don't want to alter my natural inclinations just to please. I'm a Pisces. He's a Scorpio."

Cut it! You, dear Pisces, cannot be expected to live your life in a Scorpio-shaped box. You first have to live for yourself; otherwise you don't have a self to give to someone else. But that is not all. Scorpio has a natural tendency to push the boundaries and rules of partnership. He actually likes when his overbearing behavior is called out by a partner with a strong sense of self. He wants what he wants, but more than that, he wants a woman who knows what she wants. Additionally, Scorpios thrive on change, and a change in something as trivial as appearance will not be a deal breaker for him. Don't stop being you. Pisces and Scorpio have a lot to give each other. Just be sure to give him who you are, not who you think he wants you to be.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Born on the cusp of Gemini and Cancer, Frances McDormand has astral influences in both signs. Mercury, her communication planet, is expressed in the versatile sign of the twins. Sun and Venus in soulful Cancer emphasize nurturing instincts and psychic ability. The moon in Taurus is the grounded energy that brings normalcy to the life of even a top Hollywood actress.

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