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The conjunction of Mercury and Venus is a win for understanding. Not because the words get any clearer or a line gets a better signal-to-noise ratio. Not because we learn the language of another country or another generation. Not because we're suddenly smarter. We understand better because we want to. Not wanting to understand another person is usually the biggest block.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're craving a particular kind of inspiration -- the kind that comes from fresh energy and kindred spirits. Follow that pull. Spend time in new places, meet different people, and you'll naturally find the ones who make you shine brighter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Life hums at a comfortable pitch due to your many positive relationships. People return your attention in a way that confirms you are on the same page. They see you as you want to be seen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You feel the impulse to grow. You're capable of more. There's a social dimension to this feeling. You'll be drawn to people who challenge and inspire you, not those who merely reassure or enable you to stay the same.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll hear opinions today, some louder than others. You don't have to respond right away, or at all. Sometimes grace sounds like, "I'm thinking about that." Sometimes wisdom begins with, "I don't know yet."

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The mind and environment constantly mirror one another. When you clear your physical space, you reduce the low-level mental noise that clutter creates. Psychologists call this cognitive load, and you'll clear it with the cleanup you do today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Aggressive people want to win, but so do pacifists. They want to win peace. The difference is that aggressive people are only truly satisfied with the win if they're sure the loser has suffered some. Those types will only bring you heartache.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Speak for your own time, or others will take it up. The requirements of the world are as endless as you let them be. Instead of longing for the free days to do what you want, plan and structure your life so that this can really happen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're working for tomorrow, enjoying it today -- that's living the dream. And all the parts that aren't enjoyable right now? Those are the parts to note so you can look at them with a more critical eye tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your intuition is strong today. Write down the prediction. It's a way of honoring your way of sensing the world, and it's also a gift to future-you. Later, you will read this message and have a visceral reaction such as awe, laughter or relief.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It's not like you choose between indulging and overindulging. When the moment and mood arise, the animal inside you takes over -- the one who needs comfort or rest or something other than what you're getting. Stop pushing. Rest and recharge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Relationship talks are in the works. Feelings are on the line, and no one wants to reject or be rejected. It takes courage to state and hear the truth. Feeling vulnerable and going forward anyway -- that's the heart of love's work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're drawn to so many different things today that your work may take a meandering path. Don't judge yourself or invite judgment from others. Follow your curiosity. This will all make sense a little later.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 24). Welcome to your Year of Loyal Love. People show you that you can trust them. Relationships grow rich through honest exchange and playfulness. You'll strengthen bonds at home and open your heart to new allies in the professional realm and the world at large. More highlights: success with a bold pitch, your work adored by the right audience, and celebrations that echo for years. Leo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 20, 34, 11 and 29.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: After her acclaimed performance in Broadway's musical adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," Sarah Hyland is starring as Connie Francis in the Broadway production of "Just in Time." A show business pro since she was 4 years old, Hyland had dozens of credits before she landed the role of Haley Dunphy on "Modern Family," and her fun-loving, forward-thinking Aquarius moon and natal Jupiter in Leo suggest the hits will keep coming.

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