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A day after Mars goes into retrograde, Neptune lofts a message of hope, turning direct. Do not accept other people's definition of you as your own. Do not accept other people's version of the story as the only one. Take control of your own narrative to whatever degree you can and you'll find that you were wrong; you can shape it even more, and again, and then later, you'll notice you can affect even more than that ...

ARIES (March 21-April 19). At first, it'll just be a feeling, like maybe you're meant for something else. And then, out of nowhere, it'll get clearer. Just stay open to hints and nudges; they're leading somewhere real.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People show you what matters to them by how they live, not by what they say. So pay attention to actions, and let those be your guide. Talk is cheap, but consistency? That's the real deal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're on the lookout for any excuse to make someone smile, and it shows. Keep it up; it's contagious. You may never know how much those small gestures matter, but trust that they do.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What you get done matters less than how you do it. So go in with good energy, and let that be the real work. People feel that spirit more than they'll ever notice the details.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The know-it-all knows nothing. You'll be around people who are just winging it, clueless, hoping for the best. Watch out for the ones who claim otherwise. As for you, go with what feels right, even if it's a departure from the norm.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Use your charm wisely; it's potent stuff. Just a simple smile or thoughtful word could set something big in motion today, and you'll be surprised how it can ripple. It helps to be around people you won't mind adding to your future days.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You won't figure that certain someone out by asking questions; what you need to know shows up in the little things they do. So stay sharp, watch closely and let them reveal themselves over time. There's no shortcut for this one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Places carry the energy of the events that happened there. Emotional vibrations lodge themselves into the ground, walls and atmosphere. Your vitality surges when you go where you feel welcome on all levels.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Love is like music; you don't need to analyze every note. Just soak it in and feel it; talking too much can interrupt the resonance. Leave space to let the chords ring.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Some thoughts linger, happy for you to "entertain" them for days on end, and you are under no obligation to make a decision any time soon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Being preoccupied with thoughts about the past or future might be a function of an unstimulating current routine. Maybe it's not you or your mental discipline. Maybe you just need a moment more interesting than your internal dialogue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Since last year, you've dispelled a few myths and course-corrected accordingly. But there's also something you missed. Today you'll realize what it was, and you can go back and pick it up, too, if you like.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 7). Genuine, thoughtful and supportive connections abound in this year when your admirers will be many and your social life a whirl. You'll dedicate yourself to a project that seems fated; the universe will drop in exactly what you need and at the optimal moments. A bygone dream gets revitalized. More highlights: a secret wish answered, a fitness goal achieved and family growth. Pisces and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 4, 48, 27 and 2.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Like a Sagittarius, Sara Bareilles is an artist of many mediums, always exploring to satisfy her curiosity and extend her skills and reach. Bareilles returns to Broadway soon with her musical score for "The Interestings," based on the novel by Meg Wolitzer. The Grammy-winning songstress was born when the moon was in Leo, the sign of entertainment. Natal Mars, Jupiter and Saturn in Virgo indicate a hard worker who strives for perfection.

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