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As the Mercury retrograde develops, there are plenty of us making simple things more complicated. Perhaps it keeps us entertained, or the drama attracts the attention we crave. Or maybe, in the maze of complexity, we find an excuse to avoid the real challenge waiting right in front of us. True growth comes from taking on existing complexities, not creating them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Belonging isn't always a matter of location or company; it's a feeling, a sudden alignment. In a moment, you will recognize that you belong -- that things are in the right place for that instant -- and the joy floods in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're playful and imaginative, and you have a sense of control over your own emotional state. It's a benefit that blossomed out of your effort to keep following curiosity, trying new things and keeping life fresh. Your mental habits cultivate flexibility of mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Know your weaknesses, but don't let them take up too much of your time. You don't have to be great at everything; focus on what energizes you, what comes alive in your hands. Lean into your strengths, and let the rest be.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because your aim is to shape your contribution around what truly helps others, you're paying close attention to what's missing, what's needed, what sparks joy. Offer what's uniquely yours -- skills, insight, effort -- without forcing a fit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Make even one person's life easier today and you've won. Ease moves through the world like a ripple -- one kindness setting off another. The smallest relief you offer might shift an entire course. Keep sending waves.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are not defined by your patterns, rather it's your essence that gets that job. What you value, what you strive for and how you rise after you falter will say more about you. Patterns shape experience, but the meaning you give life runs deeper than any habit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Who you are in any moment is the result of countless interactions woven together into something that feels continuous but is, in truth, always in motion and ever-changing. So, without agonizing, take the action that represents you right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Realistically, no one among us is inexhaustibly enchanting. Even the most captivating among us can become wearisome. Love thrives not in endless fascination but in the mutual acceptance of our imperfections.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Relationships evolve. Growing apart doesn't mean you dislike a person or wish them ill, but dynamics shift, and keeping connections can be tricky. You don't have to maintain the same level of closeness if it's not bringing you joy or peace.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In centuries past, it wasn't at all uncommon for a person never to travel beyond their own village. But now, you would be hard-pressed to find an excuse not to venture, especially given the mind- and life-expanding benefits to doing so. When's your next adventure?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're in a bit of a bind: trying to protect both yourself and another person. It's likely putting you in a position where you're not being true to your own feelings. Keep searching for honesty here. It will set you free.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you break your own rules, it's usually because the unwanted behavior was bringing you a benefit or easing your discomfort in some way. Recognize this, and ask yourself: What deeper need is being met?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 21). The universe rewards your beautiful emergence in a year when you often find yourself saying the thing you once needed to hear, giving the help you once wished for and providing the very thing you once longed for. You are capable, generous and whole. More highlights: deeply fulfilling relationships, discovering hidden talents, a financial boost from a new venture. Leo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 29, 11, 2 and 3.

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