The full moon and lunar eclipse in the humanitarian sign of Aquarius helps us to appreciate philanthropic and diplomatic efforts, while also realizing that it is sometimes impossible to avoid the psychological drag of complicated community organizing. To the diplomat, diplomacy is a manner of being. To anyone else, it's work.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). In juggling and in life, the key to keeping all the balls in the air is freeing your hands up as soon as possible. "The world is won by those who let it go." — Lao Tzu

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are levels to honesty. Getting to the deeper levels will have nothing to do with morality, goodness or faithfulness. The deeper levels of honesty are about knowing yourself and being willing to look at your needs and motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Forgiveness doesn't change what happened, but it might change how you feel about what happened, thus altering the energetic imprint of the situation. Lighter living means carrying less of the past along with you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes stealing a kiss makes it more exciting to have it. But if you always have to steal your kisses, the relationship is casting you in the energetically demanding role of "sneaky thief." Is it really worth the effort?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Maybe you're afraid to get rid of something because you fear you'll need it in the future. Have a little more faith in your own resourcefulness and your place in the universal order. That is to say: You are precious and will be cared for.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It won't be easy to find what sparks your joy, but you'll get closer by noticing what doesn't. You'll do this without judgment or snobbery. When you declare something to be a better fit for you, you're not saying it's better in general.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some think there's beauty in chaos. Others find sadness and anxiety there. Some chaos will be unavoidable today. What you do with it will fall somewhere between grace and art.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There's a thought you'd like to extract from your mind for fear that it will influence how you behave — maybe even who you become. This one needs to be examined and broken down before you can build it back up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The competition among your family members will be particularly palpable, complex and unnecessary today. This is ancient business playing out in new ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Sometimes it feels like the same things are being offered over and over, year to year, town to town, person to person. This weary worldview is an indicator of soul-level exhaustion. Take a nice long break.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you feel like putting the brakes on an endeavor, first put an investigation on it. What was the purpose? Is that purpose still worth fulfilling? Don't quit before you examine why you started.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don't have to be radically truthful with everyone, as that could (pointlessly) open a bag of worms. However, it might help to get a little more radically truthful with yourself. What is it you want and need that you're not getting?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 7). This solar return features a different way of using and appreciating money. The new ease in this area of life will help you get a creative endeavor off the ground. Clean, clear space, and make way for excitement in October. Spiritual perception will be heightened in 2018. Karmic gifts center around felicitous relationships. Pisces and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 50, 1, 28 and 42.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTION: "Admittedly, most of my ex-boyfriends have been dishonest men, have used me and cheated on me and have had very little to offer with the exception of being extremely attractive. I've had a few nice boyfriends and I always seem to get bored of them. My friends call me 'drama mama.' I'm not a mother, by the way. When will I settle into a relationship that's healthy? I'm a Scorpio."

The short answer is: when you have something better to do. Experiencing roller coaster passion is an exciting way to spend your time. You learn something about yourself in the process: what makes you weak in the knees or super-angry; what quickens your heartbeat; how to communicate and miscommunicate. Scorpios are gifted with the remarkable ability to transform suddenly and completely. When there is something you want more than the bittersweet romantic thrills — say, a fulfilling career, to make an impact in the world by helping others or to raise a family in a healthy way — you will simply cease to be attracted to the same kind of men.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Note the flowing mane of "Atomic Blonde" star Charlize Theron, who was born when the sun, moon and Mercury were in the sign of the lion. This much Leo energy lends an instinct for entertainment and a natural advantage in the jungle of show business. Venus in Virgo can't help but go for perfection in all endeavors and has extremely high standards in matters of love.

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