The Venus transit into Cancer will start with a wave of intuition that may focus itself better with strangers than with close loved ones. It's because with strangers, one is less influenced by expectation, history and what there is to personally gain from the deal. Pure and actionable info is available now from sources unknown and unknowable.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Moods are like weather. They are not contained inside our body; rather, they radiate out and affect anyone nearby. The angry find irritation in every object. The amorous find love in every eye.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Though there are instances when a little competition makes things interesting, in your current cosmic position it is not advised. In fact, competition may very well be the killer of romance and friendship.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What you feel with your heart and soul may be impractical, illogical and whimsical beyond your comfort level. Regardless, your heart and soul have the wheel. They'll steer you there whether or not it makes any sense.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have a strong point of view but will not be inclined to argue it. After all, it's not that important to you that others think you're right or do it your way. What's important to you is finding a way to work together.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Embrace the entirety of who you are — your strengths and vulnerabilities, the parts that align with the popular morals and rules, the parts that don't, the refined and the rough. There is an awesome power in deep self-acceptance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Mastery tempered with humility — this is the balance to strike. When you are knowledgeable and skilled yet wisely humble, you'll be able to rein in, harness and direct the power within you toward a challenging aim.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Every dalliance demands a tribute. The costs are usually not upfront and clearly marked on the menu. You learn them by weighing carefully each interaction. Let one question guide you: What's in it for them?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A sincere desire to learn — this is all that the teacher will ask of you. So don't worry about whether you are prepared or have the prerequisites to absorb the lesson. For the willing student, education is inevitable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll be the first to suggest a smart, loving compromise to the problem that plagues your relationship. But it doesn't end there. This is just the start of the conversation. This is something you can handle together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It's a principle of advertisement: More exposure equals more response. The best ad in the world won't work if no one sees it. Get your message out there as many times and to as many people as possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be the winner. That doesn't necessarily mean you'll take home the top prize. The winner isn't always the victor with the trophy. The real winner is the one who extracts the most value from the experience.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Special things are only truly special if they happen very infrequently. The rare thing is precious because it's rare. Be choosy about when and to whom you offer the special thing you give, or it will become ordinary and expected.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 31). Romance will be the star pursuit at the top of this solar return. Also (perhaps inspired by love), you'll succeed in creating new habits and lifestyle transformations over the next three months. Early 2018 presents fresh financial options. You won't be sorry if you choose the stable, steady climb instead of the flashy, trendy path. Pisces and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 14, 28 and 13.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Pisces, and I've fallen for an Aries. This person doesn't know my feelings. We are both involved in other relationships. But something happens whenever we work together. It's a powerful click. He seems to know what I'm thinking. He answers questions I didn't even ask out loud but really wanted to know. He does silly things just to make me laugh. He says he loves hearing the sound of my laugh. No one has ever said that to me before, certainly not my current partner. When I know that I am going to see him or be near him, I get a stomachache that doesn't go away until he leaves. What does it mean? Were we meant to be together? I do love my current partner — a Capricorn. But this Aries feels like destiny."

As a Pisces, the sign of spirit, you can truly understand how humans can enjoy all kinds of energetic combinations without taking things to an inappropriate place. In other words, celebrate the special friendship, working relationship and synergy you have with this person and don't try to make it more than it is. Not everything is about running off and starting a life with someone. Sometimes it's just about enjoying a moment of connection, appropriately for the circumstance you're in.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Happy birthday to Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling, who was born under an entertaining Leo sun. The predominant influence in the Leo author's chart is that of the hardworking and often-reserved Virgo. Rowling's having five luminaries in Virgo promises that she is endlessly productive, much to the delight of the literary world.

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