The Scorpio moon opposition to Jupiter suggests you don't wait to do your favorite cheerful things. You shouldn't need an excuse to give yourself the things that make you smile. Kick it up a notch in the fun department. Go for creature comforts. Treat yourself for no other reason than because you want to. This builds your relationship with yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your aim to improve an environment can be approached from many angles. The work you do to an aesthetic will contribute to the emotional and practical sides, too. Wherever you apply your ideas, they will have a positive impact.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Self-awareness gives you insight into the human condition we all share. Despite your uniqueness, you have similar patterns of behavior, motivation and thought to the people around you. To find out what they want, ask your own heart.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Deconstruction is a method of learning. You'll take a thing apart to get a comprehensive understanding of how it works. There's a risk you won't be able to put it back together, but you'll have the knowledge to build anew.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You prefer not to care, and say you don't care, but you find yourself thinking about a thing for days on end, so... you care. The feeling will drive you to act, and action will lead to improvement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're paying attention. Nothing will get by you. You'll see potential trouble and fix it before it's a problem. You'll recognize fleeting opportunity and seize it. You'll ask the astute question that cracks open the vault where the gold is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It doesn't seem like space should be a hard thing to make or give, but it really can be in an environment filled with things and people competing for room. What would it take to get more freedom to stretch?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's a day of meaningful contributions. These are costly, which is partly why they matter. The expense may not have been financial. Keep in mind that dollars are sometimes the least valuable currency to exchange.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone is helping you navigate today. Without this person you would still find your way, though it would likely take you longer and the journey wouldn't be nearly as fun. The appreciation you show helps keeps a good thing going.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can't tell how a choice will ultimately play out. Though you're not in total control of your evolution, don't doubt for a second your ability to change what you want to change. You'll apply yourself and you'll do it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The past will get some sorting. Some memories will be stashed in the "forgive and forget" drawer of your heart while other memories will be kept on your heart's mantel, where they can be celebrated on the regular.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Trustworthy people around will have you feeling relaxed and flexible. It won't all go to plan, but you don't mind being thrown for a loop because, with people you enjoy, the ride is fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your perspective matters more than you think today. If you see the scene as "good," you'll organize the elements to the best of your ability to make sure that "good" is what it becomes.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 26). At first, it's like you're watching a vivid show that no one else can see, but soon your vision becomes real. New supporters help you build what you've projected on the screen of your mind. More highlights: You'll be part of a diverse and prize-winning team. Vitality soars with a new physical routine. You'll make hundreds of sales. Virgo and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 16, 35, 28 and 1.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Mick Jagger's girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, says he's the inspiration behind her debut novel, "First Position." Known for his dynamite stage work, it's no surprise the quintessential rock star has five natal planets in the sign of lion-sized showmanship. Mars in Taurus is a sign of tenacity, longevity and an abiding love of the finer things in life. Venus and Neptune in Virgo are the indicators of a voracious appetite for work.

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