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The asteroid Chiron is often associated with mothers, while the playful energy of Leo is often associated with children. Today features a trine of Venus in Leo and Chiron in the fire sign station of Aries, recalling a sweet moment for maternal energy. Whether you nurture someone or are nurtured by the sort of regard a mother might give, it brings a sweet boost of energy to the scene.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You feel like you're playing a small part, but glue also feels that way. It seeps into the cracks and takes up the least amount of room, but in the end, time ensures it's the thing keeping everything else together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's a growing sense of contentment creeping up on you. Happiness comes on for reasons. Sometimes, those reasons are vague. Other times, they are willful. Today, you're happy because you decided to be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You feel like your main job is a moral support position, and you're not wrong about it. It is by helping the others that you figure out what your best gifts are. You'll grow into your purpose and out of it, too.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even if you set out to do things on your own, people will be drawn to you, so you'll wind up in a group. To get time to yourself will be a struggle that may not be worth it. The easy way is to surrender and learn from the collective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Words mean something different than their definition. You're a master of reading the large context, and this is what will make you a master of understanding the smaller one, too. What you come to understand is deeper than words.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll make key judgments today, and the same decision-making process can be applied whether you're choosing an avocado, a plumber or a friend. You'll pose questions, gather information and go with your gut.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). To recognize a boundary and make sure it's honored is an act of respect that will make relationships better, especially if the boundary is your own. In subtle ways, you'll teach others the rules of interacting with you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's your move. Again. Since nothing will happen until you act, it's your turn until the next thing happens. Also, if it's still unclear if the other person is your opponent or your teammate, the answer is "both."

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can't make them see it your way but try anyway. You'll show them what you see and tell them what you think. The exercise teaches you what's important to you. Those who get it will join you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Emotions are not simple. There's not one kind of mad or sad. Every time a feeling comes up, it has its own flavor. The best feelings are so complex, to try and describe them would only take away from the joy of tasting.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The compliments of others will help you identify strengths, but don't let that be your only indicator for making decisions for your work. People focus on what they need and prefer. Only you know what feels right to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll be organized in your efforts to make things happen. However, this doesn't mean launching into the planning stage right away. To plan before you recognize the true nature of things would be in vain. Observe well first.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 30). You'll receive a vision for a life-changing project and fulfill it, too. People will seek and apply your wisdom. The improvements that come of this will make your heart soar. More highlights: You'll be drawn to people who are compassionate, gentle and loving because these qualities are so strong inside you. You'll attend coveted conferences and events. You'll enjoy a gift of status. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 3, 33, 28 and 15.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: J.K. Rowling gave Harry Potter the same birthday as hers and has been known to release books on that day, too, taking advantage of the luck that comes with a solar return. Leo themes like courage and loyalty are emphasized in her books as well as the importance of standing up against injustice. Social advocacy and prolific publishing speak to a strong current of Virgo energy in the acclaimed author's natal chart.

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