Your environments (physical, digital, emotional) affect your behavior and performance even more than usual in the days ahead. If it’s full of distractions, clutter, bad lighting, the wrong people or unhelpful systems, even the most motivated version of you will struggle. Willpower won’t be enough. The Mercury transit into Virgo suggests we get proactive. Smart tweaks to surroundings can make things easier, more natural and even fun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It might be tempting to join in the gossip and general conversations and distractions provided by the riffraff. Stay above it. Resist adding fuel to these petty dumpster fires and you’ll experience the rewards: a calm, centered and purposeful existence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re not trying to impress anyone — and that’s exactly why people take you seriously. You’re locked in, focused, moving like someone with better things to do than seek approval. If others want in, they’ll need to keep up or contribute.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A bold playfulness is inside you, just waiting for the recess bell to ring so you can run out to the playground of life. Social fun gives you a rush, but it doesn’t begin that way. You start having fun first on your own, then you’re joined.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re moving into your next chapter, which is about owning your whole self in every room. Not just the adaptable version, not the charming facade — the full spectrum of you. It starts with testing the waters with some truth today — saying what’s real.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). People notice you because your presence is electrified even when you’re basically doing little to nothing, because you’re never doing little to nothing. You’re paying attention, trying to learn how things work and then trying to learn how things really work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not one to rush a process. Still, something about today urges you to act quicker than usual. So you’ll make the decision, take the leap, press “send” and trust that whatever you did up to this point was enough. Moving along …

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A graceful pivot is your specialty, especially when plans go sideways or people get weird. Your ability to reset the vibe is your power today. Charm them, redirect the energy, and get things back on the rails, or, better yet, onto your rails.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s counterintuitive but true — structure gives freedom. You’ll thrive by firming up your plan and loosely outlining the next steps. Then, once there’s a frame, the creativity flows faster, and the work gets fun again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don’t have to be perfect to make a difference. You don’t have to be perfect to be loved. And you really don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of your own esteem. Demanding perfection is a form of abuse. Not OK.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re feeling mischievous, clever and free. It’s a mood that gives you charm. You’re fired up about what you love, rising in confidence and unfazed by any insecurity you encounter in yourself or others. Flirt, play and win.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You might think of a blunt way to say something first, which is completely normal, but you’re also good at pausing, reframing and choosing a more tactful approach. Your social intelligence will save the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone leans on you in ways you didn’t realize. You’re doing a lot just by being steady. You might not get credit for it. It might feel like nothing special, because you do it every day, but that doesn’t make it any less remarkable.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 2) Your instincts are as sharp as Excalibur and will cut through illusion, nonsense and practical obstacles alike until nothing stands between you and your desire. But you’re not in it for only you. Your proudest success will be a collaboration. Love creates its own home in your life. More highlights: You’ll grow into a coveted role. Excellent habits take root. Travel recharges you. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 24, 8, 19 and 42.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Salma Hayek began her career in telenovelas before paving her own way to Hollywood by producing in her breakout role as the iconic artist Frida Kahlo in the biographical film “Frida.” With luminaries in Virgo, Hayek is a poster girl for Virgoan beauty, which is about beautiful choices as much as it is beautiful acts, or in her case activism and advocacy for women’s rights, immigration issues and more. The Virgo star recently reunited with Angelina Jolie for the Jolie-directed film “Without Blood.”

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