The end of the Mercury retrograde delivers a moral to the story. Impatience and frustration boil down to one thing: a belief that one's own timing is superior to the timing of the world. Of course, this belief is not only absurd but it's impossible to prove, since the world only ever goes by its own timing. That's why patience is not just for the wise. It's also for the practical.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). The way things look and function is very important to you, and your sophistication in this area will influence others. Your attention to detail will serve you well, though not everyone will appreciate it as they should.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There's beauty hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to discover it, and when you do, it will seem like it was meant just for you — and who is to say it wasn't? Beauty if often available only to those with an eye for it.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Complaining is the first instinct. Your next one will be far more useful, though. You'll describe a problem to the people who can help and suddenly find yourself in the company of fixers, and you may just be the head fixer yourself.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll find yourself in a unique position to bring harmony where it's needed. Your mood is even, your action logical, your position stable. This will be attractive to solid supporters and agents of chaos alike, but you can handle what comes.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There is no "after" without the "before." Take pictures even if you don't think there's a reason to. This will all change, and you'll be happy for the record. Tonight is ideal for making plans, especially the grand kind.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It is possible to live in a castle and still feel poor inside because true wealth involves riches of the soul. The heart-guided decisions you make today will grow the riches that matter.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sometimes, we don't realize what we truly want until we see others having it. Use envy as a compass, guiding you toward your buried desire so you can bring it to the surface, pursue and embrace it.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You've been known to lead others without appearing to, which is brilliant, though in your case could also be a subconscious instinct that even you don't realize it yourself. The result will be a devoted following.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Rarely do fully formed ideas fall down from the sky, causing us to know exactly what to do next. You'll be glad for the exciting adventure that happens because you were in a position to find, figure out and perhaps invent the answers.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Even when you'd rather play it safe and stay cozy at home, you will still push yourself to do a little more because there are no memories to be made at home. The exciting moments are out in the world.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Contrary to the saying, love isn't blind, but infatuation is. When the ego creates an idea of the person companion and projects it onto the object of affection, this is a stage of romance, not to be confused with true love.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll feel as though your life is a movie and you are both a star and a casting director in a position to fill a certain role. Avoid the comfortable trap of merely filling the slot with someone you know who doesn't have the ideal qualifications.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 28). Your affinity for fine things will guide you to interesting places and people this year. You'll be lavished in elegance, swayed by loveliness, and in a position to pay for superior design. More highlights: Many enlightening conversations, the ability to make deep, emotional connections more easily than ever, and two important contracts. Leo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 30, 2, 21 and 14.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Like a Virgo, Jack Black suggested, "You must never underestimate the power of the eyebrow." The magic happens in the smallest details, and Black combines hard work with a drive for perfection to get these right. Whether he's playing a lovable panda, a video game character or the devil himself, as he will play in the upcoming holiday release "Dear Santa," he brings a wholesome charm to each role. Black was born when Mars was in fiery Sagittarius, the realm of other worlds.
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