Mercury’s entrance to Virgo recalls the truth of circumstances. For some, the journey is not about creating opportunities from abundance but about surviving and transcending overwhelming odds. Wherever you feel you are on the spectrum of surviving to thriving, it always helps to consider those on a different place in it, as there are challenges and gifts all around.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are your own teacher lately. Life brings the lessons, but you bring your awareness to what’s important.

You also sense what’s going to be on the test. No matter where you go, you continue your life training there. TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

No one seems to manage things the way you would today, and it can be annoying at times to watch details fall through the cracks or take a direction unpreferred to you. On the other hand, different styles keep things interesting. GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

Wherever you go, you plan to leave it improved. The trouble is that definitions of “better” vary, and even when people agree, time has its way with those interpretations, too. You can’t go wrong with a little levity today.

Do what you can and let it go. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re working hard, but it still feels like you’re not making progress.

Try narrowing your focus. This will help you see the result clearly, at least in one area, which will inspire and motivate you to continue the mission. LEO (July 23-Aug.

22). You’ve known someone for quite a while and you’re still tr.