It's the first full day of the solar journey through Leo, and already running through the stream of the collective unconscious are new ideas about how to turn up the excitement. It's like Dorothy opening the doors to Oz for the first time — the visual pops with saturated hues, and it's fun to get swept into the rush of the glittering crowd.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your union with the unseen realms can happen at any time of day in any place at all. However, it may be easier for you to connect if your setting is conducive to this. Sit in a cathedral or some other holy place for quiet reflection.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A daydream is fine, but a dream snatched out of the sky and made to walk the earth is even better. There is something you can do to bring your dream closer. Do that one little thing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are in the mood to do foolish things — good. As long as you do them with great gusto, you will not regret it. Enthusiasm is the nectar of the gods. It can turn silly mistakes into felicity.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Shop when the stores are closed. The pretty window displays show the best the stores have to offer. You can take everything in without feeling pressured. You'll get the charge of shopping without the cost.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You've worked hard, and at last you're starting to see the success you've longed for. Momentum is with you. Keep up your pace and remember the people who helped you get there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You've made a map for yourself, but you don't have to follow it exactly. Life wants to surprise you, too. Let go and allow the wind to blow you where it will. What an exciting ride this is.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You recently met someone who is destined to play a role in your life. You just don't know which role it will be yet. There's only one way to find out: Go have lunch.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Feeling too boxed in is a drag. Whether or not you really are confined matters not. You crave the wide-open spaces and the big blue sky. Schedule some time for mental and physical wandering.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you don't have children of your own, you might consider borrowing some today. Your sense of play is turned up to 10, and there's something you really want to do — like go to the batting cages or ride bumper cars.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll be the peacemaker in a trying situation. It's a role you're at home playing and one you're really good at. A display of well-timed diplomacy will earn you the high esteem of a powerful ally.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It's a day of miscommunication, but don't chalk it up as a wasted effort. Miscommunication leads to greater attention and awareness, which ultimately lead to better communication.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Preparation comes in stages. You think you're ready, but you don't really know until you are in the situation. Mistakes help you learn. When the important event really goes down, you'll be happy for these trial runs.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 23). You have overcome fear and adversity in your life, and this year you teach others to do the same. September brings an opportunity to point your career in a fulfilling direction. Improvements in a key relationship have a happy impact on your health and fitness. Someone younger opens creative doors for you in December. Pisces and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 32, 19, 24, 37 and 16.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You thrive when your schedule is somewhat regular. Get more sleep, and you become more beautiful. TAURUS: Don't let your expectations get in the way of a perfect date. GEMINI: You'll have a blast making enhancements to your style. This is all for you — but others like it, too. CANCER: You may go through a self-esteem slump, but the remedy is easy and doesn't cost a thing — straighten your posture and smile. LEO: Now that the sun is in your realm, you'll be feeling powerfully attractive. VIRGO: Your devotion to family is an attractive quality. Someone wants to be a part of your family because of the stellar way you care for kin. LIBRA: A business venture may lead to love, or love may lead to a business venture. SCORPIO: Instead of dressing to impress the object of your affection, dress to express your personality. SAGITTARIUS: Just when you think you know who you are and what you prefer, you surprise yourself. CAPRICORN: You are self-directed. No one can tell you who to be or what to do. AQUARIUS: Your confidence makes you appealing. If you're not completely feeling it, fake it till you make it. PISCES: Instead of thinking about what's in it for you, think about how you could put a smile on your loved one's face.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Leo and Aries are two fire signs who can't get enough of each other's company. Or rather, they can't tell when enough is enough. These passionate individuals bring out each other's creativity and problem-solving abilities. They also stoke the spirit of competition in each other — something to watch out for and avoid when possible. Neither will back down from a game. Both are in it to win.

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