The Value of a Kiss

At the garage sale, rare books can be nabbed for a buck. A Picasso vase goes for a fiver. The setting that a sale occurs in may obscure the value of what's being sold there. Note that this can also happen in reverse, as it is likely to do under today's precariously aspected Venus to Mars. A valueless kiss could be valued at approximately everything.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Complexity is a human condition. The people you meet will not be easy to interpret, but they will be worth the effort it takes to get to know them. Mystery invites problem solving skills to emerge from the depths.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Today runs more like a list than a script. You'll hit the main points and leave room for any strange threads that show up to wind themselves around the day. You'll be enticed to detour, and delightfully so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There will be a bit of deja vu involved. And though you're pretty sure you've played this game before, it's definitely a new version with different stakes, slightly changed rules and a prize you're not expecting.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Peace finds harmony, and harmony makes peace. When you don't know what to do, just wait and be. Today you are a hollow chime. The resonance will strike you in one way or another.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Shakespearean works taught us to be careful with secrets, as their charge can lean in the direction of fun or harm, depending on the comic or tragic elements in place. Today it's best to forgo the temptation of hiding anything at all, information included.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Butterflies visit your stomach because something in you called out to the universe, "I care about doing a good job!" They fan those wings to give you energy, which sounds better than it feels, but in the end you'll have a result you can be proud of. The good life goes to the brave.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There are things that are totally impossible to know, for instance, how well you'll enjoy an experience or how likely you are to click with someone. Let this drive you all the way to the doing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your highly developed sense of responsibility will put a spin on things like fun that's supposed to be carefree, food that's supposed to be calorie-free and relationships that are supposed to be without ties. Of course, there is no such thing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To categorize a move as "bad" or "good" might be silly, given the complexity of the situation. It's more helpful to think in terms of what works or what doesn't work. Consider our aim and then think about what moves you toward it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Even though you know better than to tie your self-worth to precarious external factors, you're still vulnerable to all the feelings that come with being accepted or rejected, included or not. Social influence is among the strongest influence there is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your focus on well-being will pay you back today, tomorrow and always. Getting the proper nutrition is part of it, and getting good sleep is an even bigger piece. To skimp on sleep is to skimp on health. Prioritize rest, energy and vitality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Life's roles often feel like random casting, but they aren't at all. The part falls to the one who can do it, and the one who can do it claims the part. Whatever forces brought you to this moment will ultimately help you transcend it.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 28). Finally, the chance you've been waiting for. You'll seize it with both hands and your whole heart. You'll deepen your self-knowledge, which leads to fulfilling wins. More highlights: Every season is rich in opportunity and promotion. You'll earn the respect of those you admire. Friends and loved ones lavish attention on you, and special events will build the story you share. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 13, 20, 43 and 17.

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