Venus Shifts and Neptune's Backward Glide: What It Means for You

Obliviousness isn't always ignorance. Sometimes people choose not to see (or pretend not to see) the state of things because acknowledging it would mean they'd have to do the scary, inconvenient or hard thing — take action. What's right often requires courage. Meeting the moment tests our strength of character. Venus leaves steadfast Taurus just as Neptune's retrograde kicks in. The fates ask: Who is brave enough to see what needs doing, and to just do it?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You feel deeply and experience life in a complex, rich way — and not everyone around you can meet you there. When others don't have the emotional or psychological range to understand you, name what you're feeling anyway, regardless of who else gets it, and you take back your power.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your intention is to be of service. You want to provide something useful or delightful. You'll use your position and presence to aim for a specific reaction — humor, intimacy, awe, intrigue — and you're skilled enough to do it, or land close enough. In many ways, this week is a dance in that mysterious space between art, persona and performance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll be reminded that feelings are not moral judgments or logical arguments — they're responses. They arise from your body, mind, history and environment. You don't get to choose them. They choose. They just show up. Labeling a feeling as "wrong" is useless. Instead, you'll give your attention to whatever it's trying to tell you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your way is different, and it's better. Not better for everyone but better for you. This week, you'll lead your life like it's yours to design. The more you follow your own instincts, the more natural things start to feel. What once seemed risky will soon seem like the only path that ever made sense.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're ready to move things forward, but someone else is dragging their feet. Don't wait. Get up and set the pace. Your momentum will be contagious. Continue even when the feedback is mild. They'll all catch up with you soon enough. This week is your chance to make real progress.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In the early week, the best place to be is behind the scenes. The moves that matter will happen in the background. Also, when no one's watching, you'll get so much done. You're setting the stage for a future reveal. You'll have more control over the narrative because you built it out of sight. The weekend shows you soaking in the reward.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Attention is a form of love, and your attention is exquisite. The way you tune in makes people feel deeply seen — and more than that, truly understood. Because of this, others will open up in ways they rarely do. This week, you'll be trusted with truths that deepen your bonds and expand your sense of purpose.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sure, the path can get rocky, but your stellar attitude is like an all-terrain vehicle — meant for this. Arguments may actually be helpful if they are short. Know when to drop it and be the first to do so. It will keep your heart light. Also, there's no need to fight things like worry or fear. With acceptance, you'll live peaceably with what comes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Everyone filters reality through their personal history. Because you know how much moods, fears, values and desires can affect perspective, you'll shift your posture mentally, emotionally and physically, to try to see what they see and better understand what they want. Your needs get met in the process.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). And though you could write a book, teach a class or even start a school of thought, you might be surprised by what your best topic would be. Your knowledge and talent intersect with what others need this week in ways you're just now learning. This week features an experimental and playful mood of self-discovery.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're going for a certain vibe and experience. Other people's interpretations (colored by their own baggage) will have an influence, but you're determined to have a stronger one. It's like curating a room: You can't control everyone's mood when they walk in, but you can set the lighting, the music, the art on the wall, the scent in the air — and it all sets a tone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you feel caught between being agreeable and being honest, take a step back and ask: Is this mine to weigh in on? If the outcome doesn't affect you, or if no one asked for input, it might be wiser to let others have their own experience. Not every truth needs a voice, especially if silence would allow people the dignity of figuring things out themselves.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You get your own depths like never before. You used to assume you were like everyone else, but now you know more of your unique qualities, talents and thinking style, and the deeper understanding leads to fitting choices and profoundly fulfilling outcomes. More highlights: Close relationships get closer. Difficult scenes drift off. You don't have to solve everything, either — it wraps up on its own. You'll follow a stellar teacher and learn enough to become the leader of a group of change-makers. There's a financial restructuring that embraces current trends and allows you to move into the early stages of a big plan.

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