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Yesterday, Venus was in conjunction with the sun, and now Mars gets the attention. We're reminded that we don't always get to choose who we're around, which is why when we do have a choice, we should take advantage of it. Today, the company will be more important than the circumstance. Better to weather the storm with a friend than bask in the sunshine with an enemy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your recollection may not be 100% factual, but that's just the nature of memory in general. At least your recollections will be kind and positive, so happy stories will get better over time and sad stories will lose their sting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Daunting tasks need doing. They look complicated, heavy or painfully boring, but they're usually quicker than they appear, and the psychic lift afterward is delicious. Jump in, get it done and enjoy the freedom that follows.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If a choice feels impossible, zoom out. Instead of, "Which one is right?" try, "Which one would future-me thank me for?" Decisions get easier when you let identity lead. Your future self has better taste than you think.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes you just don't trust others to give you the right help, or you fear the hidden costs. Sometimes you simply like doing things alone. You're like a creature whose needs shift with the seasons, and the right care will come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some of the choices are too big, too hot, too cold, and suddenly, you're in the Goldilocks challenge of doing what's just right. What Goldilocks didn't get right was falling asleep on the job. Don't get too comfortable, and you'll be fine.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Although no one else can stop you, you'll be wise to stop yourself every so often. Take breaks! Good, healthy pacing allows you to avoid the burnout that could prevent you from collecting your prize at the finish line.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your thoughts will move in straight lines, and everything else will support your purposefulness. It's all getting straight to the point now. People will literally step aside because no one dares get between you and your target.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're hungry for glamour and bright, creative minds to riff with. If the world isn't serving it up, curate your own scene. Throw a gathering, join one or even start a little salon. The vibe you're after is waiting to be conjured.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's a prize for winning, but honestly, it's not the only reward. It may not even be the best reward, as life has a way of doling out "participation prizes" that are more valuable than the big trophy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Ideas will click into place, blueprint-style, giving you a future you're excited about. The vibe is "totally doable." Wrap one project and the support for the next pops up automatically, like the system is refreshing itself for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll be made aware that you're not where you want to be in terms of performance. Maybe it's good enough for the others on your team, but you think you can do better, so it's not good enough for you. Keep putting in the practice. You'll get there.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You contain multitudes, but multitudes can't be taken in all at once. Offer one thread of yourself today. It invites people in instead of leaving them unsure where to begin.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 7). Celebrate your Year of Bold Receiving. You've given so much; now life gives back. Supporters show up, networks widen, and an exciting opportunity arrives because someone can't stop singing your praises. Love energizes you. Money matters stabilize and then improve. More highlights: a bucket-list event, confidence in your voice and a mentor who truly sees your potential. Cancer and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 18, 20, 34 and 48.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In the new David O. Russell biography "Madden," Nicolas Cage plays former NFL head coach John Madden on a quest to build the world's first football video game. The ever-captivating Capricorn has built a career on high-energy characters with charisma and intensity to match their wild dreams. Cage embodies the Capricorn archetype with his steadfast dedication to his craft and his ambitious, risk-taking approach to filmmaking.

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