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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 Trendy Moon

trend. The One Gemini that’s currently moon loves popular a in idea the of realm microhabits. of self-help It may is seem the that tooth making or do one a situp goal won’t to floss make one a difference accomplishment in a person’s of even the life, smallest but the goal person reinforces who accomplishes the identity goals. of Hop a on board! ARIES (March 21-April 19).

People do not stay interested in the same thing forever. Interests change on scale with personal growth. When your interests change rapidly, it’s not that you’re flaky -- you’re just growing quickly into someone new. TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

While it’s possible to love someone with whom you have little in common, that love will have a limited means of expression compared with the many ways love is expressed between people with more common ground.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A secret talent is like an illicit love affair, occupying a dream space outside of place and time, not fitting into normal life. But sooner or later, the passion must integrate into daily living or it will fade away completely. CANCER (June 22-July 22).

People are not standards. They are not behaviors. They are flexible beings who can show up in many different ways. Much will depend on what you expect of them. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You were not adequately supported or tended to. So you worked harder, developed yourself further ... and came to a realization. They are never coming around. It’s not you; it’s them. You can live with it or seek different elsewhere. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Faces diverted into glowing screens -- a very uncharismatic look. Unnecessary phone usage is such a turnoff to you that a person’s screen addiction could be relationship deal breaker. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

An informational tidbit has the potential to set you spinning down a winding road for hours. Try to stick to your original intent. Tonight, your connection with a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) will refresh your soul. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll jump into a project in the manner of the Looney Tunes cartoon character Tasmanian Devil. In your tornado whirl, obstacles will be uprooted, and they never even saw you coming. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

With so many distractions of late, taking back the control of your time will feel terrific. Though you feel there’s not a moment to waste on the mundane, some of it is more crucial to the big picture than it would seem.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you don’t make your work important, they won’t either. It’s about time to up the ante. This could mean asking for more attention, responsibility or money. It could mean claiming a higher rank or a better role. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

It’s not fair that you were born with so much social intelligence at your disposal you don’t even see it as being a talent. It is. And people need your help. All you have to do is show up -- suddenly, it’s a whole lot better. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

There are benefits to low self-esteem and benefits to high self-esteem. The most advantageous belief to hold about yourself is a flexible one that allows you to settle into the role and attitude that best serves all. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (FEB. 24). The year brings a quickening -you feel somehow more alive. The next three months bring ideas to invigorate your body and animate your life. There’s a turn of power at work. The start of summer presents a choice that will affect domestic life. There’s no wrong way, but life will be very different with each option. Aries and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 7, 44, 29 and 15.

COSMICALLY CURIOUS ABOUT... SELF-PARENTING (PART 5) The road to maturity involves becoming an increasingly adept parent to oneself. FOR CANCER, effective self-parenting is more of an inner stance than a specific group of rules or behaviors. It’s a way of seeing and relating to oneself that’s accompanied by a sense of security, acceptance and calm.

Cancer is among the most fluid and feeling signs of the zodiac. Ruled by the moon, a Cancer’s moods are a constantly shifting cloudscape, beautiful for their unpredictability. These moods actually don’t come from out of the blue, though. Rather, Cancer’s emotional range is usually an intelligent reaction to the deep, quick perceptions Cancer tends to have -- often observations that others have missed. Just as kind parenting involves accepting whatever mood the child happens to be in and recognizing that there are no wrong or right feelings, kind self-parenting reflects the view that though feelings may be inconvenient, intense or difficult, that doesn’t make them wrong. Feelings are natural responses to life, sources of information, things to move through instead of reject or ignore. Self-parenting involves a loving witnessing of the various moods and feelings of life along with the realization that it isn’t necessary to wrap our identity or behavior around every emotion that drifts through. CELEBRITY PROFILES:

Sometimes he’s called “Pretty Boy,” and sometimes he’s called “Money,” but the thing that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is most often called is a champion of boxing with multiple world titles in his undefeated career. Mayweather is a Pisces old soul who comes from a long line of fighters. Known for his lightning reflexes and comedic commentary, three firesign influences add heat to a wellbalanced natal chart.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Mars and Venus Highlight the Perils of Power

Want to avoid making terrible mistakes during this Venus and Mars square? Humility is the answer. New studies focusing on the social dynamics of power support the old adage that power corrupts. Subjects were less empathetic, poorer listeners and more willing to bend the rules when they felt powerful. Keep yourself in check. Be modest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s difficult not to get attached to things today, especially when they fall so perfectly in line with who you think you are. Of course, we’re never who we think we are, any more than we are who others think we are. TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Should you maximize your gains or minimize your losses? It depends on what you want. For fame or publicity, maximize your gains. For money and security, minimize your losses. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are a key player, an integral team member and a big reason your group is functioning so well right now. Don’t seek validation for this. Just know it’s true and keep going. CANCER (June 22-July 22).

You offer many things to people around you every day. Today you already know what they will choose. You’ve made the default option very appealing; it will take the least amount of effort for them, which makes it easy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your nearest and dearest love you for who you are, not for what you achieve or do. But what you do still affects the big picture. They cannot help but be influenced, and you’ll be keenly aware of exactly how today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Though you’re part of the improvement, the solution, the happier day, you’re also part of something that’s going to need revision a little further down the road. Stay aware. Don’t get too comfortable. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Don’t ask them what they think. They’ll tell you, but it won’t really be what they think; it will just be what they suppose sounds appropriate. You’ll have better luck if you ask them how they feel. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Your actual choice won’t be nearly

so important as the level of focus and power you bring to it. So don’t stress about what you’ll do next. Pick something and then put your all into it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Children, dreams, beauty, love -- the good things such as those have a life of their own and don’t necessarily do what they’re told. They render you powerless and energized all at once. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Kindness and politeness will go a long way toward paving easy daily routines, contributing to healthful and lovely environments, and creating quality relationships. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t do waiting; do creating. Though there will definitely be a stretch of time between your request and its fulfillment, if you fill it with work on other things, it will seem like a mere blink. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s not that the pot of gold doesn’t exist; it’s that the end of the rainbow doesn’t exist. The rainbow is an illusion dependent on a point of perspective, not GPS coordinates. Find the gold using a map instead of a rainbow. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 25). In the next 10 weeks, you’ll learn new strategies and skills for creating the kind of life you want. The educational process is such a pleasure that it will be hard to choose which you like better, learning or applying what you learn to the achievements in June and beyond. You’ll commit to something new in August. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 30, 50, 22 and 14. FORECAST FOR THE WEEK

AHEAD: The square of Venus and Mars at the start of the week brings up some salient issues -- namely, those regarding the nature of power. Those in power cannot assume that their position will last, as power can be even more fickle than luck. With the knowledge that power is temporary, the powerful must never relax. They must be vigilant to fulfill their purpose with the urgency of one in battle.

It should also be noted that those who abuse their power by acting out of self-interest, using intimidation tactics, taking from others and disrespecting the people they are supposed to lead will soon pay for their mistakes. When those who are adored abuse their position, the crowd will turn, and the powerful become subjects of derision and disdain.

The third point to take home from this configuration has to do with the paradox of power itself. No one is immune to its corruptible nature. Power turns good, kind people into greedy, selfish people. It turns weakness into evil. The only way to avoid the corruptible influence of power is through constant, vigilant humility.

Thursday will bring a beautiful and very productive full moon in Virgo, the sign of health and improvement. All is well and getting better. CELEBRITY PROFILES: Rashida Jones is a Harvard graduate from a show business lineage. With Mercury and Venus in Aquarius, Jones is at her best doing work that makes humanity better, whether through laughter, insight or practical solutions. Look for the Pisces actress in the upcoming techno-romance “Zoe,” about a revolutionary research lab designing technology to improve romantic relationships. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis@gmail.com.