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The cosmic match is between Mercury, the minister of communication, and Jupiter, the big daddy of luck. The contestants face off, Mercury in the Sagittarian part of the ring and Jupiter in social Gemini. The omen distills to this: When people don't say what they mean, it's usually not out of malice or ill-intent. White lies buffer feelings and keep skimming along the surface.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Even though it's fun to be good at something out of the gate -- and being the sign of beginner's luck, this often happens for you -- the gentle steady gains of the day will have more to teach you than any easy win could.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When you see people get the things you are also wishing for, it makes you so happy. It gives you the feeling good fortune will soon visit you, too, and you're right about this. Open your hands and heart; it's coming.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your group is made up of individuals going at the pace that suits them. Your patience and support will be needed, and in large supply. Follow the "no one left behind" rule and eventually you'll all get to the same destination.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your eagerness endears you to leaders. Being up for anything, game to make the most of what's there and happy to hear any nugget that might contribute to your process is the attitude that will lead you to opportunities in a fresh new environment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The thrill of competition will pale in comparison to the joy of cheering others on. So while winning will be fun, watching someone else win might be even more fun. However this goes, you really can't lose.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). To truly know someone, see them in a variety of contexts. Each environment reveals a slightly different facet of who they are. The changes may be subtle, but you notice such things, and all will offer insights to deepen your understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Each time you try, it counts for something, it changes your odds, it creates new probabilities. You'll be inspired to try often today, and those odds keep stacking up in your favor. Your luck will turn, but more importantly, your skills will sharpen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). "I'll think about it" is usually what you say as a nicety to buffer the social situation. Deliberation will be unnecessary today. You'll know immediately what you want, what you're interested in and what you'll pass on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Unlike auto insurance, life doesn't give you a discount for being a safe driver. In fact, it may penalize you, as fortune quite often favors the bold. To risk with your heart is to risk more than money, but life rewards it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A project you've put time and thought into is becoming something that only you can finish. Collaboration is ill-advised. Your personal power will surge as you take charge and sprint to the finish.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What you're giving the world is precious. Consider it a treasure. Treasures are hidden away for safekeeping or publicly shown under protective measures. How can you simultaneously give and preserve the brilliant value you offer the world?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Any fool can pretend to know the answer when they don't. It takes a smart fool to pretend not to know the answer when they do. Tricking the mind to perceive beyond preconceptions will open life to a fuller range of options.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 26). A year for doubling down on your talents. Watch them grow exponentially and in fast-motion. What you do to execute your responsibilities with style brings unexpected adventure, opportunity and bounty. More highlights: New modes of transportation, old friends make new relationships, and you'll discover resources that lift the group to the level of thriving. Virgo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 17, 21, 34 and 13.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: His penchant for keeping a meticulous diary, a habit he's maintained since 1977, is the basis for decades of literary work from the beloved humorist David Sedaris. Capricorn is known for ambition, civic responsibility and work ethic, which Sedaris exemplifies, not only through his intensive tour schedule and endurance feats of book signing, but also for his hobby of roaming the English countryside picking up garbage.

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