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The cosmic clouds gather around a concept that's both emotionally liberating and strategically wise: nonattachment to form. Take your dreams, for instance. They're often not about what you're chasing, rather about why you're chasing them -- the feeling and experience you're actually seeking, such as love, freedom, autonomy, respect, creativity, belonging, adventure or peace.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's a rhythm to endurance -- a beat that doesn't always call for brilliance, just consistency. When the stakes aren't sky-high and your reserves are low, coasting can be a smart strategy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your ideas are ahead of the curve, which can be thrilling or isolating depending on who's listening. Find the ones who get it or who want to. Don't waste time convincing anyone who just isn't ready or will never be ready for what you can offer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some people expect you to lead emotionally, to make the vibe better, softer, sweeter. You can -- but only if you want to. Today, you have permission to receive care instead. Let someone else read the room and show up for you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don't just go through the motions of friendliness -- you actually see people. You notice tone shifts, unspoken needs, who's being left out and who might need a moment of grace. Your way of being shapes the emotional climate around you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your loyalty will figure in and sway the action. Led by the dictates of your true-blue heart, you'll wind up doing things you didn't expect. What others think of as an option, you think of as a duty.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You welcome critique and will process it well, finding what's useful. Those who poke holes in the plan are doing the plan a great service. Those holes are what aerate it so something truly strong and vibrant can grow there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Our judgments of others generally are about an unacknowledged part of ourselves -- what Carl Jung called the shadow. Just like we admire traits that reflect our light, we often resist traits that represent our shadow. Notice what you feel. Turn toward your aspirations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Relationships are like suitcases where you keep a collection of thoughts. Whether it's your relationship with a person, idea, animal or endeavor, your connection to it mostly lives in your mind. You're the one who gets to decide its usefulness, health or meaning.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can absolutely finish what you started. You may be tired, but your fire is intact. You're creatively flying in moments. And the meetups you have with others will be fuel, not just output.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're not drawing a lot of attention today, and there's something glorious about this -- it gives you a chance to work under the radar. Ah, the freedom to figure things out and do things the way you like without worrying about pleasing anyone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). How do you gain perspective while staying emotionally present? The high-flying bird has the best view, but who can hear its song? The answer is to stay fluid. Rise above for insight. Zoom in and out, go wide and narrow, return to ground for expression and connection.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have so many good ideas today, it would be a shame to waste this creative energy sitting in a meeting that will only accomplish half of what it set out to or maybe accomplish nothing. Go solo. Make a list and tackle all you can before you meet with others.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 16). You will know a new level of drive as you strike on exactly what you want. You'll find yourself in a room you used to only dream of entering and realize with pride that your route there was completely your own. More highlights: You'll attract someone who's not just compatible but deeply curious about you. You'll speak and perform to wildly positive reviews. Scorpio and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 2, 33, 39 and 10.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Will Ferrell embodies the Cancer paradox -- wildly silly on the surface, deeply sensitive underneath. His comedic genius lies in portraying characters who are ridiculous yet oddly vulnerable -- anchored in emotional truth, a signature Cancer strength. From "Anchorman" to "Elf," his roles reveal a childlike wonder and protective loyalty that resonate across ages. Ferrell's success as a producer and co-founder of Funny or Die shows the Cancerian knack for building lasting creative homes. Lately, he's stretching into more dramatic territory and continues to surprise with layered performances that charm and disarm.

Holiday Mathis' debut novel, "How To Fail Epically in Hollywood," is out now! This fast-paced romp about achieving Hollywood stardom is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Write Holiday Mathis at HolidayMathis.com.

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