The Totality

In Hindu mythology, the demon Rahu swallowed the sun. In Norse mythology, it was wolves. The ancients feared eclipses and tried to scare them away with fire and noise. Now we chase eclipses and celebrate them. Whether you're in a place to view the eclipse or not, this Totality, occurring in the first sign of the zodiac, represents a complete reset. Refresh and thrive.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Getting a project in motion enlivens aspects of you that you don't get a chance to work with every day. Using your creativity will open opportunities beyond what you would expect. It's a springboard to the spiritual realms.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Check your list often to remind yourself of your wishes and plans. Life gets very distracting, and it's easy to lose sight of your intentions and drift into the tides of commonality.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If necessity is the mother of invention, competition is the father. You're not interested in simply serving a need; you want to offer the best solution there. You'll do this, but probably not in the first draft. Be persistent.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Once you figure out the exact problem, you're halfway to solving it. What's working gets ignored, but not by you. You'll look at each piece and the larger context to see what the others are likely to miss.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The value of a gift isn't always apparent right away. You will come into a new understanding of something you've been given, and you'll appreciate how its meaning and usefulness have changed over time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don't make things too easy for others today. The quest is a game. No one likes playing games that are too simple to be interesting. Think of how much more satisfying it is to get what you want after you've worked hard for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If the optimists are correct, what you're looking for is also trying to find you. Even so, continue the search and involve as many people as possible because the more wide-open eyes on the job, the better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though being relaxed makes a good impression, comfort and dressing well don't always go together. You won't be sorry for sacrificing comfort for a look that commands respect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's nothing wrong with doing what everyone is doing, but not by default. Stay awake. Conforming is best when it's strategic. You want something rare, so you can't have it and be like everyone else at the same time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Collaboration motivates you to action. Caring what someone thinks of your skills, talent and professionalism will keep you pumping out the product, meeting the deadlines and turning out quality work you're really proud of.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In the past, you paid a pretty penny for expert help, and it didn't always seem worthwhile. There are more tools than ever available to you for learning and executing a do-it-yourself mission, and you'll be proud of what you can accomplish.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are no different from anyone who's made things happen in the world. Believe in yourself, your vision, your instincts and your worthiness. This belief is the core of your power.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 8). Your Totality solar return is a powerful omen of self-directed transformation. You're like a shape-shifting superhero who can become who you want to be, so call it out. You'll leverage your experience and education to land in a prime position. More highlights: Lifestyle upgrades, trend changes, financial wins and romantic fulfillment. Cancer and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 44, 31 and 6.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: She's played a princess bride, a muse, a superhero's mentor and a powerful politico, and whatever her role, Robin Wright has a knack for choosing projects destined to become time-tested classics. Wright's high-intensity Aries sun is tempered by the watery maturity and artistic sensibility of Mercury, Venus and Saturn in Pisces. Look for Wright as Queen Isabelle in the new adventure/fantasy "Damsel."

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