Moon at the Car Wash

The moon moving from clean Virgo to shiny Libra recalls how clarifying our priorities is like washing a car. We do it knowing we'll have to do it again next week and the week after that. Unlike washing your car, you don't need soap or sweat tend to our values. Just reflecting on what truly matters to you is an act of alignment.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Simplify your social life by focusing on meaningful connections with family and friends. Invest time and energy in nurturing relationships that bring joy, support and fulfillment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've known the games of life -- the one with the carrot on the stick, the one with the elusive brass rings... Cruel, perhaps, but they do keep one moving forward. But now your eye is on a more substantial and possible prize.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To grasp a hand that grasps yours just as tight -- no more or less -- is among the simple pleasures two humans can share. It will happen for you, metaphorically, physically or both. There's magic in the exchange.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Nature has a calming effect on your mind and will provide a sense of freedom and perspective. Go for a walk in the woods, sit by a lake, stargaze... Immerse yourself in nature to alleviate feelings of confinement or loss.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). With each serene smile and unhurried gesture, you set a tone. People learn to trust you and they call you things like "cool," "lovable" and "groovy" behind your back. Ah, the perks of patience and emotional maturity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's something that's holding you back and yet you're afraid to let go in case you might need it later. Have faith in your own resourcefulness and in the benevolence of others. You're precious, and you'll be cared for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As the true romantics know, stolen kisses can be an exciting get -- but it's the kisses that are freely given that sustain love. The principle will apply to other areas of life today. Better to attract generosity than give chase.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When one truth turns out not to be, it opens the floodgate to a deluge of doubt, and even the most basic bits of knowledge come into question. This is ultimately the path to transformation, a rebuilding of your known experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). For the instrument to make sound, there must be tension on the strings. This is the case with relationships, too. Some degree of conflict makes it sing. If you rush to relieve the tension, you may miss the harmonic potential.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some think there's beauty in chaos, and others find it repellant. You'll find out more about your own tolerances and preferences. You'll take a certain brand of chaos in limited amounts and use it to brilliant effect.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You see things as "for you" or "not for you" and make no value judgments on the matter. It's about fit. Declaring something to be an excellent fit does not proclaim its excellence in general.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your stories are your property. No one has a right to know things about you just because they're curious. Protect the sacredness of what's yours by working on it independently and in the safety of nurturing company.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 24). You'll be often chosen for projects, invited to join groups and made to feel included and special. Can you blame them for loving the atmosphere you cultivate? Your laughter is contagious; your smile is a light. Whether you're expressing yourself in play or doing quiet, thoughtful work, your style is as unique as a fingerprint, leaving an impression wherever you go. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 18, 33, 28, 41 and 16.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Dua Lipa's current pop hit "Houdini" features a solar eclipse in the first verse and "Houdini" as a verb -- continued proof of the magician's ability to capture the public imagination. The escape artist Harry Houdini was a fiery Aries with Venus in this risk-taking sign as well. Mercury in Pisces is the stuff of intuitive artists. Uranus in Leo signified a passion for show business.

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