This stubborn Taurus moon reminds us that even though we can be whoever we want to be, we get pretty used to a certain default version of ourselves. In other words, you usually do what "YOU" would do. Sure, it's not the only choice. But seeing more options is a real challenge, unless you use the mirror of other people. The magic question: What am I not seeing?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Impressing new people is fun, but it won't feed you like earning the respect of your inner circle. They are there for a reason. Their well-being means the most to you, and contributing to it connects you to who you essentially are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's not always true, but it will be true today. How a person does one thing is how they do just about everything. For that reason, you will predict what someone is going to do on the grand scale by correctly analyzing their small-scale action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Soft skills will make a world of difference. Everyone needs entertainment. Creativity will matter more than precision. Someone less technically skilled will be the choice you need, bringing unpredictability and fun.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). No one knows what to say. So you can relax and let yourself off the hook for whatever you did say, reflexively, accidentally, clumsily, frustratedly... The ones who love you don't mind, and the ones who mind don't love you, so who cares?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Progress doesn't require the perfect plan. Pick three concrete actions and take them. It doesn't really matter which ones. The act of moving forward teaches you something and helps you make better choices next time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Every influence leaves a trace. The world impresses on you, even when you barely notice how because what you're surrounded by is so familiar. It's time to leave the scene so you can come back and notice more about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your emotional intelligence is off the charts. Acts of generosity aren't just good deeds; they're turning points. You could even change a life with the sweetness you give today. To you, it's not a big deal. To someone else, it's everything.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The game changes. What worked the last time could work again, or not at all. Think of your next moves as an experiment, and base the rest of your game on the new things you learn, because the old rules won't apply.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Strength in balance is the theme. Moments of self-doubt are as natural as moments of overconfidence, and neither is a shameful state. Both encourage adjustment and a settling into the very effective middle zone where you'll be most productive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The work feels endless because just as you finish one thing, more appears. To avoid burnout, don't just plow through nonstop. Pause to rest. Acknowledge progress. Those steps restore energy and motivation, making your work cycle sustainable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It's maddening not understanding people, but not nearly as frustrating as not understanding yourself. Today it will help to step back for the broader view of patterns and dynamics that are not visible up close.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Attention is a golden asset. To break someone's attention, even without meaning to, is destruction, as this is the nature of "breaking". To break someone's attention on purpose is a kind of theft. Is it warranted?

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 9). Welcome to your year of Inspired Movement. Change sweeps through your spaces, locations, professional and emotional world, shifting things around until they feel just right. More highlights: You'll travel into new territories and glide through transitions, making the journey itself a triumph. Connections to heritage and the strengthening of family bonds will be big. A significant sale funds the next venture. Sagittarius and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 23, 5, 31 and 11.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In a move of astrological savvy, a new box set featuring John & Yoko/Plastic Ono Band's unreleased tracks drops right in line with John Lennon's solar return. "Power to the People" includes demos, home recordings and more, overseen by Sean Ono Lennon. Furthermore, the casting for the highly anticipated new Beatles biopics has been announced with Harris Dickinson in the role of John Lennon. Lennon was born under the Aquarius Moon, the sign of humanity, unity and dreamers.

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