Like cats tracking a flicker of movement, humans are animals drawn to motion. Older than language, movement signals prey, opportunity, danger and play. Movement communicates vitality, direction and confidence without words. In the excitement of the full moon in Leo, muscles, breath, focus and hearts engage as we follow that inward quickening.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Virtues such as patience, kindness, compassion and good manners are like concentrates — a little goes a long way. Consistent application in small doses has you rising socially, spiritually and in other ways. People trust you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can really set a tone. They'll join in your fun, follow your lead and rise to your expectations. They'll do it because they admire you, partly because you make sure to be a person worthy of their admiration.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Maybe it's considered selfless to do what's best for the group, but it's also the most advantageous move you could make. Everyone will perform better inside a thriving group. And the collective needs just what you're so good at giving.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some battles are never really won, but if you stop thinking of them as battles, you're the one who wins. Try thinking of the situation as a conversation, a puzzle or a dance. That is what it will become.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Like a cat, you act when you feel it, not when they tell you to. You don't obey orders unless they happen to coincide with your body's sense of energy and timing. You're swift, strong, fierce or tender, according to your own wild instinct.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Refinement involves repetition. It's a thousand small moves to polish the surface. It's the 50th read, the dozens of meetings, the comb-through, the edits after the final edit. Refinement is what sets you and your work apart.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You've spent weeks circling a vague feeling, and now it's acute, vivid and up close — maybe too close. Now that you know more about what you're dealing with, step back again for the big picture that's only visible from a broad perspective.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Some people confuse need with want. You want only the wisdom to delineate. You've seen how messy and ugly it can be when excess spills all over everything. Elegance is having just the right amount.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Life is not a speed date. You're more into really being somewhere than collecting a bunch of checkmarks. Today, an experience will linger. You'll love how the moment gets under your skin and later makes you think.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It may surprise you when others share a part of their world they don't let just anyone in on. But don't be too quick to share back just yet. You're under no obligation. It's enough to honor others with your sweet attention.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're not asking for magic. You don't want to be served or hyped or charmed or rescued. But you do want respect — for your intelligence, your style and your choices. And that's exactly what this moment is about.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Like everyone, you have your own unique set of quirks and blind spots. The ones who've offered you acceptance and belonging have taught you to extend the same grace to others. Sometimes, that simply means letting small imperfections pass without comment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 1). Welcome to your Year of Life-Changing Introductions. Doors open because someone recognizes your talent and introduces you to exactly who you need next. Ideas move from imagination into form with help that feels timely and sincere. More highlights: collaborators who become friends, shared laughter that fuels productivity, and a long-range plan that pays at every milestone. Libra and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 18, 26, 5 and 39.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Four years is a long time in pop music, especially for an artist who moves by instinct. As Harry Styles approaches that mark, there are excited industry whispers of a world tour coming together. The eclectic artist and style icon was born when the sun, Venus and Mars were all in the progressive and humanitarian station of Aquarius. Mercury in Pisces speaks to empathy and soulfulness. True to the spirit of Aquarius, Styles' slogan "Treat People with Kindness" (abbreviated to "TPWK") promotes a message of love, acceptance and kindness toward others.

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