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Children ask blunt questions. As they grow, they absorb social rules -- don't pry, don't press, don't get too personal. Two strong conjunctions represent an assertive yet practical astral energy that favors those with childlike directness. The brave question cuts through layers and gets to the heart. Dare to ask what really matters. It opens the door to being known.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Something is coming up for you today -- a slow-building pressure from the many expectations and obligations your role has brought you. Pause. Name the three things that truly matter, and release the rest for now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have a real gift for seeing what could exist. Stay engaged with what's actually in front of you, shaping it, adjusting it, building it step by step. Your vision wants participation. Give it your hands now and others will put theirs in soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). We all like to think we know what's going on in another's mind, but the evidence shows people are too complicated, idiosyncratic and varied for this to really be true. Someone will be honored by your curiosity about them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are in the thick of it, the whir and blur, the vital heart of life. And from this place, you can only do so much that's "extra" because most of your time is spent handling the necessities. Staying aware of your capacity keeps you resourced.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Follow-through is no issue for you. Once you decide, things get done. The only strain lately has been how much you're doing and how much you're responsible for at once. Protect your energy. Choose what truly matters today, and let the rest wait -- no guilt necessary.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Intense feelings like restlessness and urgency come up, but nothing is wrong. The force you feel is about your capacity meeting a constraint and creating a bottleneck of energy. Express yourself. You're in your power with an apt means of expression.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're good at assessing things at a glance, noting what's worth coming back to. In the second look, something really opens up: a missed detail or a tone. Go back again and it will get even better with textures, nuances and more to love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don't know who you'll be or what you'll want to do a year from now, or even next month, and that's why commitments are scary. Before you get into anything, check the exits. Avoid anything that could be annoying, costly or awkward to get out of.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're good at showing up for people -- steady, fair and thoughtful. You know how to make things work. But you're not all structure and support. There's a little streak of mischief in you, too, and it keeps your relationships super fun today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Dreams of the future can be a healthy escape or the start of a plan. They can fuel your work or make your sacrifice meaningful. Just don't let the fantasy be a substitute for action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a natural skepticism about authority. The right person will have you letting your guard down, as will the appropriate road signs, guides and instructions. Life is made easier by simply following the directions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're sensitive to shifts in tone. You read subtext and timing, too. When something is slightly off, you notice. Trust that signal without overreacting. Not every invitation requires your energy. A calm, simple "not for me" keeps your world peaceful and your spirit intact.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 22). It's your Year of Astonishments, most of which are personal or found inside your being -- talents you didn't know you had, a history or ancestry, an ability to connect with people you would have thought impossible or improbable to know and much more. More highlights: a new source of income, a community that challenges you and grows your network, and a great love. Taurus and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 29, 1, 15 and 33.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Readers are leaders, they say, and Aries are leaders, too -- case in point, Reese Witherspoon, whose book club selects female-centered novels and promotes them to a massive audience, often turning them into bestsellers. Witherspoon also shows her entrepreneurial drive and leadership, building an integrated brand spanning media, fashion and lifestyle. Her Draper James line, including a collaboration with West Elm, extends that brand into Southern-inspired home and apparel design.

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