The lightning strike is an awesome event to witness — the culmination of great invisible potentials. Where does the electricity live before it gathers into this jagged spire? Do you get the sense that there's a sleeping force beneath you, weakly distributed over the miles? When this comes together, it will be fearsome in its power.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll spend a few hours in what is essentially training for your taste and intellect, although it feels more like simply following an interest. You'll get to the good stuff when you go about three levels deeper than typical.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everyone has something to recommend these days, but the best tips aren't handed over in advertisements. Instead of doing what people tell you to do, you follow and adopt the preferences and habits of those you admire.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The sage has abilities of which none know the extent. The guesses and doubts arouse veneration. You'll be powerful as you exercise restraint and, like the sage, cloak yourself in mystery.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). For optimum health, you need exercise, fresh air, fine sleep and sound nutrition. And one more thing... self-expression. The voice of your soul is longing to be heard.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You keep ramping up your expectation of yourself. It's what keeps you sharp, awake and ever improving. But when is this too much pressure? When do you get to relax? Your body, not your mind, will tell you, so listen up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Pick an action you'd like to turn into a habit. You are at the influence of ultra-encouraging, invisible forces. It will only take half the typical amount of time to get this habit ingrained in your days.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Distinguished abilities are as rare as mediocrities are common. While it is only natural to question your gifts, you cannot afford to indulge these doubts. Someone needs your greatness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Jump into action and you will quickly be reminded of how invigorating it is to juggle many projects simultaneously, and how satisfying it is to finish them off one by one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The inspiration you need is outside of the normal places you'd look. Ask people you don't usually talk to. Walk toward what's new and different.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Solid communication is only possible when you know what's really being said. You're excellent at reading between the lines, listening between the words and getting the message inside the message.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People can be terrible at realizing their own wants and needs. But your objective eye will be dead-on today. You'll get a sense of the quiet longings that ride under the surface, and you'll address them to whatever degree you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There are many who will benefit from your organized, direct and efficient manner. There will also be those who are intimidated by this unless it is served up with great warmth and gentleness.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 1). The connection of hearts is a theme that plays in many colors in the months to come as your life fills with a variety of relationships. Education broadens your horizons and brings reward both immediate and delayed.

There's a return on investment in September and a meaningful celebration in January. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 40, 4, 38 and 20.

ASTROLOGICAL TOPIC: YOUR MOON SIGN (part four): To find your moon sign, consult an astrology book, or key "moon sign" into a search engine.

Virgo moon people are happiest when productive. This moon is a symbol of growth and harvest, so these people like to see the fruits of their labor ripen. They are typically generous with help and advice but won't enable others to be lazy. Virgo moon people love to solve problems in a way that keeps them solved. Quick fixes, shortcuts and cheating are not allowed in their rulebook. Those born under a Libra moon are emotionally fulfilled when they operate in an equal partnership. Libra moon folks gravitate toward situations where they can collaborate and contribute to a common good. To see their team succeed or be a part of a winning project is one of life's great joys to the Libra moon native. Naturally selfless, they are often surprised when others recognize and celebrate their individual merits. Desire runs deep within Scorpio moon people, and they often act impulsively on their strong feelings, making compelling and interesting choices. This is a sultry and vivacious moon placement that comes with strong currents of passion and charisma, making Scorpio moon natives often overwhelmingly attractive.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Born under a maternal star, Princess Diana exemplified the maternal and nurturing nature of her sign. With her natal Mercury, the communication planet, also in Cancer, the princess of Wales was a mother figure to multitudes beyond her own family. With grace and nobility, the princess followed the path of her philanthropic Aquarius moon with work that lives on in the form of commemorative charities and projects set up to help those in need.

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