Humans are soft, emotional, easily overwhelmed animals. But instead of claws or fangs, we defend ourselves with behavioral tools -- spreadsheets and to-do lists that give us a sense of control when we feel uncertain. Sarcasm to deflect vulnerability. A haircut or cool jacket to manage insecurity. The margins before a Mercury flip invite a conscious look at what we use to feel safe and powerful.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Remember when you paid special attention to someone’s preferences and studied their interests like a thesis? Not now. Now you’ll smile and file information away. Cool, composed and still tuned in, your restraint reads as confident charm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will know the fire of discernment -- the real, sharp-edged awareness that you don’t want to float aroun

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