Mercury dives into the Cancerian ocean, and we tap into information deeper than logic. Fear, desire, jealousy, grief, instinct — all information arising from older, faster parts of human processing. What begins outside of reason won't be changed by reason alone, but logic can still influence us, slow down our more rash reactions and work its way into the equation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your contradictions are part of the appeal, so don't rush to try to make sense of everything. Also, today there's a rebel spirit flickering in you. Stoke the fire. Express it before it expresses you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). By now, most people understand that the "free trial" means, "We'll start charging you very soon, but long enough down the road that you may not even remember you signed up for this." This is a week to resist taking or offering any freebies.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll make people happy by making yourself happy, because the way you harmonize your own scene colors everything. People benefit from your joy, your magic. Focus on what you need and want and you'll naturally uplift others.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You prefer to be the helper, not the helped. But don't rob anyone of the chance to assist. Helping can be a huge source of self-esteem and purpose. You need it, and they need to give it — a perfect confluence of interests.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). What we assume is not always what is. Avoid jumping to conclusions today. Ask for facts and feedback from a variety of people. Even if you choose not to follow it, you're better for the outside perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Most glues take hours to dry. Cement requires a day to set up. Relationships can take months, years, even decades to gel. The chemical reactions that make a bond cannot be rushed. Relax. It's coming together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Maybe there are thousands of people trying to do the same thing. But don't be afraid to compete for what's popular. If you succeed, your rewards will be plentiful. If you don't, the lessons you learn will be in high demand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Forget about them, because as soon as you're caught working for their response, the spell will be broken. Do it for you. Today, you'll keep your mischievous spirit alive by doing what entertains you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The English proverb suggests that you shouldn't fall before you're pushed. But sometimes you push yourself and you just accept that falling will be part of it. And if you fall, you do it again until your push is a launch into flight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Map out your dreams, then carry that map with you wherever you go. Maybe it's like carrying a map of a country you do not inhabit at this point, but it's still getting you somewhere. It's still part of what makes today a fun and memorable experience.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It can feel very ordinary to do extraordinary things. But have no doubt, something you provide, your effort, your consistency, your way of handling things, makes another person's day better. Give yourself full props and credit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You cannot avoid communicating because even if you do not use words, your body, movement, breathing, energy and very essence is sending a message. Your awareness in this regard makes you most effective.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 1). It's your Year of the Fresh Incarnation, when your solar journey whisks you into the swirl of changes you welcome and mold. You are the artist, and the universe your willing patron, giving you the raw materials you need to create. More highlights: Three lump sums bring security to you and yours. A new skill allows you to let go of a burden. Wedding bells. Taurus and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 3, 32, 16 and 26.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Happy 100th birthday to Marilyn Monroe, whose candle burned bright and blew out too quickly in the wind. In a new book: "Marilyn: The Lost Photographs, The Last Interview," newly discovered photographs add to the enduring legacy of the quintessential icon of beauty, charisma and cultural influence. A witty Gemini sun and an entertaining Leo moon mirror her enduring appeal and the timeless fascination she holds in popular culture.

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