Current planets traveling in an apparent backward journey include Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto. Of all these retrogrades, the one most acutely felt is Venus, scratching at our expectations and poking holes in our theories of love from the realm of Leo. The Aquarius moon harasses Venus from across the sky with the cat call, "What is love?"

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Once your heart sets a quest in motion, the rest of you goes on the search. However, since things often show up when you're not looking for them, you'll benefit from a break and a distraction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may not agree with someone, but you'll hear them out, honoring the basic human need to feel seen and heard. Because you give your respect to all, it will be abundantly reflected back to you when you need it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You might feel miffed without knowing why. Anger happens when something has been lost or an expectation has been violated. You can diminish your agitation by simply looking into the feeling and asking, "What has been lost?"

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're open to the magical but you do the practical work anyway, knowing that magic has an affinity for sweat and often visits in the heat of effort. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish all on your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Greed often settles in where there's a lack of creativity, curiosity and security. You may not have everything you want, but you're so resourceful you can see no reason to grasp or hoard. Your internal resources make you rich.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Responsibility is meant to be shared. You'll attract a dream team. You'll be a master of delegation, with just the right amount of involvement in a task to maintain quality while freeing up your perspective to handle a bigger picture.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A lone wolf will be integral to your experience. This person feels stifled by too much involvement, but you'll find the amount of social connection that works and be enriched by the unique perspective this person offers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Listening is the power move. The loudest person is often the weakest one. Talking the most actually puts a person at a disadvantage. Power comes from knowing what others want, which requires listening well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don't have to formally sign up for the "race" to get the full benefit of the game. Just knowing you have competition is enough to motivate you to do more than you otherwise would.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Subtle variances of language can mean drastically different things. For instance, "I couldn't say" means something and "I don't know" means something else. You're completely tuned in to the nuances that matter, which will help you solve a mystery.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Making and keeping promises is a theme. You don't have to know how you will accomplish goals; you just need to commit, and the way will reveal itself as you go.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's easy be confident when you don't know much about a situation. Extremely knowledgeable people are often humbled by how much more there is to know and will come across as less confident even though they are more qualified.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 2). You're like a sunrise over the ocean, your fiery passion illuminating a wide sea of emotion. People will be drawn to you and will be awed to watch you lift to new heights. More highlights: You'll manage a project and be involved in the livelihood and thriving of many. You'll develop a soulful talent. You'll celebrate additions to family and chosen family. Aries and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 7, 20, 13 and 5.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In additions to "Avatar 3," "Avatar 4" and "Avatar 5," Sam Worthington is working on at least seven major entertainment projects, ranking him among the busiest actors in Hollywood. Leo has Mercury, Venus and Saturn in the sign of the entertainer as well. His Scorpio moon lends magnetic intensity and resonates inside his simple quote, "My private life stays private."

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