Before the North American horizon was crossed by telephone poles and railroad tracks, it was crossed by bison — tens of millions of bison. But by the late 1800s, fewer than 1,000 remained. Today there are roughly half a million, which is proof of what people can accomplish when they care to. On the eve of the new moon, set an intention: What do you care to?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). "Use it or lose it" is the theme. Are you neglecting something that you would hate to disappear? You'll catch it in time. Actively make room. A reservation, phone call or firm decision puts it back on the calendar.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A subject captures your imagination. Get into it. Read the instructions. Figure out how it works. Acquire the vocabulary. This interest has passed the casual stage. You care enough to become good at it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Someone needs an advocate, and you know enough about the situation to either be or become one. You'll show up and speak up. Your involvement changes what happens next. Caring gives you plenty to say.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Well, maybe a venture or relationship has seen better days, but you can still picture what it could be. This is a chance to clean, clear, repair and generally give it another chance. It will be far more satisfying to restore than replace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your values will drive how you spend money. Your purchase is a vote for the artist, business, organization or experience behind it. You'll enjoy the fact that your dollars helped keep something going.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Maybe the event would happen without you, but you know that it wouldn't be the same. When you show up, you really participate and make things better. They'll be glad to see you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Are you ready to give it another shot? If it matters, you'll risk feeling foolish or being disappointed — which is a small risk, really, when you consider the potential reward on the line. And this time around, you know a lot more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You've been so generous, and with mixed results. It's not mean to admit that not everyone should get access to your time, attention and information. Because then you won't have all you need for you and yours. Be choosy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sure, you want more of something. But where are you going to put it? Start moving things around. Change the schedule. Clear a space. Maybe lose a standing commitment. Your life will expand to accommodate what you want to include.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You take charge because you care. Of course you can't do everything, but make the decisions you can make. Answer the questions you can answer. And call it a day when you notice your efforts are getting diminishing returns.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The universe appoints you the angel of archives. You know just what to save, and it's not the obvious choice. Whether it's a receipt, ticket stub, story, technique or recipe — you know that if you don't preserve it, it will disappear. It will matter later.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You've imagined the idea and held onto it. Now you'll see where it might fit. This really has a place in the real world. Make the introduction, set the date or take the first concrete step. You care enough to begin.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 7). In your Year of the Free Pass, you'll dream, scheme and plan what you'd do "if only." Then an annoying restriction will be lifted, and you'll use the freedom at once — not wasting it or taking it for granted for one minute. You'll build a clever source of extra income. More highlights: laughter with a new crew, two getaways — one relaxing and one thrilling. Libra and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 12, 21, 34 and 45.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Joni Mitchell received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 JUNO Awards, becoming only the third artist ever to receive the honor. One of the most influential singer-songwriters in modern music, Mitchell has spent a lifetime turning intimate observations into universal poetry. Her Scorpio sun and Mercury, joined by a Pisces moon, reflect extraordinary emotional depth and artistic courage.

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