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They say it's lonely at the top, but the truth is that it's lonely at the bottom and in the middle, too, because loneliness is more about how you perceive your position than what it actually is. This week's theme of selfishness continues with an arrogant lunar journey through Aries. Fortune favors the checked ego. Stay humble and helpful, seeking common ground.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Status is only as important as it is useful. Strive for the level that provides access to people, opportunities and resources that matter, and don't stop until you get there. But once you're there, don't exhaust yourself striving for more.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You let people know that their gestures are meaningful to you, even when things don't quite come together. The way you handle mishaps, mistakes and miscommunications with kindness says a lot about you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Just because a thought is negative doesn't mean it shouldn't be entertained, aired or examined. Express yourself. An uninvolved third party or private diary will be the sounding board you need to get it off your chest.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because you've lived and loved on this planet awhile now, there's a room in your heart reserved for unconventional and hard-to-define relationships. Successful dealings are forecasted, especially with an ex-love or a friendly competitor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Doing what's best for the group will be best for you, too, because a rising tide carries all ships. The collective needs something well within your expertise, and it will be a pleasure to give.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don't have to argue to support your ideas. To simply accept that everyone has an opinion puts you in a position of strength and conserves your energy so you can apply it where it will make the most impact.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You give others credit for the role they play in your success. You don't always attribute the role others play in holding you back, though, and it's worth considering now. Be aware of who is helping or hurting your progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Once people take action, differences of style are easy to see. But in inaction, style is difficult to detect and people are hard to predict. Some inaction is neglect; other inaction is purposeful restraint aimed at a particular end.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The people who are most suited to or who most need what you're doing will show up and give their all. However, it may take a while for you to realize who fits the category. Be prepared to give plenty of guidance and incentives at first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are never too young or old to discover new ways your heart can love because there's a boundless quality to love that defies age and circumstance. Each stage has its own lessons in connection; each discovery opens your heart wider.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be offered more help and support than you need. Don't turn any away. Having extra allows you to give with generosity and abandon, especially to those who would love you even if you had nothing to offer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What can you let go of? Clearing something away will do more for you than anything you could buy. The act of organization teaches you about your own priorities. One simple, satisfying shift will give you an instant boost of energy.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 10). As Aristotle believed, "Excellence is not an act, but a habit." This year, you'll cultivate a fresh set of daily action items to elevate you to new levels of health and wealth. More highlights: You'll connect with a new interest and move quickly through the learning curve. You'll also make a big sale, change positions at work and dance with love that spans seasons and regions. Pisces and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 12, 7, 19 and 30.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Food is a love language for superstar chef Bobby Flay, whose love extends to the animal kingdom with a premium brand of pet foods based on what he cooks for his own pets. Like a typical Sagittarius, Flay is a traveler who journeys far and wide to bring together flavors from all over the world back to home and restaurant tables. Sagittarius craves the excitement of world influence; culinary cultural variety is a way to journey without a plane ticket.

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