Aries (March 21-April 19): The stakes are high, and the demands substantial. Anything that seems to block you professionally only stimulates your ingenuity and solidifies your drive. Surprise people by discovering a clever way around the obstruction. Take concrete steps to further your objectives today.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Distant shores beckon you today. As you plumb the depths of your mind, you remember an experience that brings your reverie to a halt and forces you to become aware of the here and now. Use this returning awareness to turn your flights of fancy into actual flights.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Your desire to discover what lies at the root of an issue keeps you preoccupied today. Your singular focus may cause your friends to grow annoyed with you. The truth is, there are only so many free hours during the day, and you must spend them wisely. Your investigation takes precedence.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Intimacy is built on honesty. Every so often, it’s wise to dispel differences, and the current cosmic energy offers a chance to face hard truths with your partner. Communication establishes a new foundation of trust, which makes you feel secure again.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): If you have been working too hard, you need to recharge your batteries. A language barrier may be causing a misunderstanding with a colleague. People generally mean well. Oprah Winfrey said, “Great communication begins with connection.”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Creating something from scratch takes concentrated effort. Your social life competes for your time and comes up short. You are hot on the trail of a significant contribution to a major project — something that means the world to you. No ounce of energy can be wasted on frivolities.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your domestic life is like an archaeology dig as, layer by layer, you get closer to uncovering dormant aspects of your heritage. Your lineage occupies your thoughts more than usual, and you are likely to make some considerable discoveries now.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You crave profound interactions with others. Happily, you might engage in a few notable exchanges, but you have to put yourself out there now. If you bury yourself in work, you may miss the chance. Serendipity is magic.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The regeneration of your financial landscape demands prudence now. Although you are not known for caution, your increasing clarity around questions of money helps you exercise it. Luckily, you always find a way to have fun. After all, the best things in life are free.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Introspection is the name of the game. You are taking a sober look at yourself and making some changes. It is an emotional process that can’t be rushed. People who meet you sense the gravity of your demeanor. Actor Peter Ustinov said, “Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.”

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Clearing the old makes way for the new. You are still wrapping up some unfinished business. We see this happen every year: The leaves a tree sheds in fall allow for the growth of new leaves in spring. They still have the same shape but are composed of fresh energy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): An old friendship surges back into your world as other friendships may be waning away. You can measure your own progress in life against people you have known for a long time. Your memories of each other crystallize and preserve aspects of yourselves you might have forgotten.