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With the Moon squaring Mars and cozying up to Jupiter, the day has a slapstick quality -- high emotion, big reactions and the occasional metaphorical pie to the face. If you feel like the fool, take heart: Clowning is sacred work. History's brightest minds and boldest lovers have worn the red nose. It takes courage to play, to feel, to be seen.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don't doubt the power of your inner shifts -- especially love and perception -- to make a difference in the outer world. A change in your perspective might seem small, but it has real effects both in your life and beyond.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Straying from convention feels natural to you, though others see you as boldly taking a risk with that choice. Your approach draws curiosity. People take notice. The opportunities that follow are a response to your courage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're no longer tethered to chasing or contorting for someone emotionally unavailable. You've got work that matters -- and people coming to your door for value. Your humor and poise are intact today. Head high, and march on.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You've been functioning without a system. Without catering. Without a room full of yes-people, mentors or support staff. And with all this solo work, you've made magic. Help is coming. In the meantime, give yourself more credit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There's a gleam in your eye. You're holding something back -- a thought, a fantasy, a plan -- and these private thoughts fuel your pleasure and confidence. To enjoy what you know and be powerful without sharing gives you a magnetic spark of mystery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The power of repetition will be a theme. Repetition as a creative force. Cycles and patterns carry power. By repeating actions, thoughts and words, things evolve. Tasks get easier or harder, their meaning shifts and you grow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When there's too much to do, nothing gets done well. That's why you'll step back, survey the scene, and choose the single most important thing. You'll complete the task and then elevate it to an art form.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your life shows the evidence of how deeply you know yourself. You've felt the squeeze of overextension and distraction, and instead of spiraling, you're drawing a boundary out of a real desire to feel better and do what matters to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Getting your life into a more manageable spot emotionally is the goal that makes all the difference. When things feel messy, ask: Is this helping me emotionally? If not, the answer is no. Or not now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're the boss of this season. Your intuition is razor sharp, and you'll notice the cost of every single thing -- emotionally, energetically, logistically. And you're choosing not to keep paying for things that give you neither peace nor progress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Even if personality is a construct, there's still a way of being that feels better to you. As you live inside it more, people who matter either understand or fall away naturally. You don't need to explain. You just need to proceed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll have to stretch to meet a responsibility and show up when you'd rather be enjoying yourself. These little sacrifices make a difference though, so take heart. There's something in it for you too, don't worry.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 19). You are the one-of-a-kind element. Even familiar ingredients become something entirely new in your hands, because no one else has your exact combination of voice, experience and perspective. This year you'll turn it into gold again and again. More highlights: a tough sale, but you do it and make a bundle. A team win and a joining of families with relationship bliss. Aries and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 16, 4, 33 and 9.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: On his heavenly solar return, the legacy of beloved friend Matthew Perry shines brighter than ever. His own words -- expressing his wish to be remembered more for helping others than for his "Friends" fame -- are now a living mission. The Matthew Perry Foundation has grown into a dual presence in the U.S. and Canada, offering meaningful, sustained post-rehab support. A flagship housing project in Ottawa is currently underway. Tributes from family, castmates and fans continue to honor both his comedic brilliance and his compassionate efforts to combat addiction.

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