TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People are too busy to care about what you're doing. You have to make them care by finding the benefit to them in your project.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your belief system is being challenged. You respect those who are able to make you think this deeply about how you've come to your values.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Old patterns become uncomfortable to return to. That's how you know you're really going places.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Find a physical outlet for your pent-up energy and frustration. If you can work it out of your body, your mind will be free to create.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Just because you want something for yourself doesn't make you selfish. If your intentions are pure, you attract the highest good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You get superanimated around the new personalities in your midst. You might tell a story you haven't thought about in ages.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). An organization you'll be dealing with has obvious problems. Become the leader or suggest someone you think would do a good job.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A friend asks for a favor. Don't rush to do this one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Knowing when to assert yourself and when to back off will be key to turning a situation in your favor. Your talent for diplomacy will kick in.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you don't honor your need for privacy, nobody else will. Arrange for some quietude.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's still so easy to get a mixed message. Double-check to make sure that you and the person you are talking to are on the same page.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 19). You have a deep appreciation of those who master a skill and you marvel at fine craftsmanship and artistry. You take your talents to a high level this year and become what you have long admired. A companion makes practice a pleasure. This summer, you'll travel. You meet wonderful new friends in July. Scorpio and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 19, 22 and 15.

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