The moon transitions from free-spirited Aquarius into emotionally ebullient Pisces today, setting the mood for the weekend. We're winding down, but we end up on a high note. It's as if we've made the rounds, socialized with all the friendly faces, yet at party's end the company of a warm, kind, sympathetic companion leaves a lasting impression.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are animated and delightful to be around. Those who haven't heard from you in a long time will be missing you, and you will be able to feel their thoughts about you. Tonight offers the chance to reconnect.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are persistent and patient and this is what shines through as you tackle that mountain of work. Others might procrastinate, but you dive in realizing that this all happens one step at a time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are jobs to be done, friendships to be forged. However, it's not necessary for you to be so vigilant now — you'll only seem overeager. Stay open and helpful without offering up too much.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll get a window into the lives of others who are so different from you. You realize how lucky you are to have had the education you did. The choices you're able to make now never would be otherwise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Make a declaration of independence. You are, after all, uniquely strong in certain ways and you're finding out just which ones. Soon after you declare your autonomy, you'll discover how much you really need others.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (OCTOBER 10). You do something remarkable with that impressive intelligence of yours. When you apply your mind to the problems that interest you, whether they have to do with science, humanities or the arts, you improve the world in small and big ways. A big purchase happens in November. You could move in August. Sagittarius and Aquarius are kindred souls. Your lucky numbers are: 19, 40, 31, 2 and 7.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A disruption to your plans is a lucky happening. It may take you several weeks to discover exactly why your life is made better, but you'll eventually look back with fond nostalgia for this period of time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your guidance is so gentle, so subtle, that the people you influence do not even know they are being led. You gently nudge people into the right groove and everything follows smoothly from there.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have an overactive sense of responsibility now. You may feel indebted to someone, but really you're not obligated to do anything other than be grateful for the help you once received from this person.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're in the right place at the right time to help the poor soul who is floundering to catch his balance. You're too cool to draw attention to your kind act. The discreet assistance you offer will not be forgotten.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Creatively, you're really out on a limb. You're treading territory that is scarcely, though not entirely, uncharted. The people who can truly appreciate what you're doing are few and far between, but you'll find them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are people you love who come from different worlds that might never intersect except through you. Plan an event that will bring together a few of your favorite friends. A romantic connection may come of it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're in research mode. Talking with experts, reading and discovering is a crucial part of a project. Having a broader vision will allow you to succeed big in not-so-obvious ways.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: The people who accept you come as you are offer you a sort of spiritual refuge. TAURUS: A moment of silent acknowledgement between you engenders common ground. GEMINI: A too lax approach in love doesn't serve you. Instead, direct your energy toward spiritual goals you share. CANCER: You long for the foreign and the familiar at once, and discover these qualities in someone who merges the two. LEO: The aura of romance and inseparability you two emanate causes others to see you as a glamorous couple. VIRGO: You help someone who needs rescuing without getting too attached to the outcome of their situation. LIBRA: The most romantic pursuit you can share is relaxation. Commit to a rejuvenating weekend. SCORPIO: Your creative spirit is nurtured and celebrated in the company of other creative types. SAGITTARIUS: Turn your home into a romantic haven this weekend. CAPRICORN: Give your fantastic imagination permission to play out on the stage of romance. AQUARIUS: If someone doesn't like your terms, remain confident in the value of what you have to offer. PISCES: You're no longer willing to accept playing the role another wants you to play.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: It makes sense that it'd take a scorpion to handle a scorpion. Naturally suspicious, it's for this reason alone they trust each other. Both desire confident partners who tread that line of control and submission like professionals, and that's a balancing act they master together, as well. Secrecy can be the downfall of this relationship. Yet when this power couple reinvents itself anew, they're alive.

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