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To tactfully point out what's wrong? That's educating. And without tact, the same information will be taken as criticism, antagonism, bossiness or even insult. Considering the adversarial vibes between Mercury and Jupiter, diplomacy is the skill that serves all. It starts with thinking about the feelings of another person. It's a careful approach, a gesture of comfort, a stance of support.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Discernment is the theme today. Don't just accept things at face value or accept what others give you as though it were the only option. What do you like? What fits? What solves your problem without creating a new one?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). What's right isn't popular, and what's popular isn't right. So you'll do the thing that no one else is doing and it will truly make you happy. Also, act whether or not you feel motivated. The motivation will show up later.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). At minimum, you should treat yourself with compassion instead of criticism. But really, you deserve more than compassion. You deserve admiration for what you've achieved and sustained. Pause to acknowledge your resilience.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Choose connection over perfection. You don't need to script the "perfect" words or stress over saying the exact right thing. What matters is the energy you bring, your open heart and the genuine quality of attention you offer others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your purpose is simple now and can be summed up in two words: "spread joy." Sometimes you'll do it with an action, and other times just by bringing your presence into the room because the happiness is inside you and others feel it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People who feel heard also feel respected. You give this to others today. You value listening as much as speaking, and it's rare indeed and not always treasured as it should be. Your genuine attention will create a natural balance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Laughter is the treasure of your day, happening in a beautiful balance of noticing the world together, sometimes playing the comic foil, other times the "straight man," and often the delighted audience, too. Joy multiplies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll study those you admire, identify the precise skills that elevate them and work to master your own version. Admiration becomes your curriculum, and excellence becomes attainable. And don't worry, originality is something you can't help but bring to the task.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your attitude toward debts and obligations works well. You remember who you owe and you're actively trying to repay them. As for those who owe you, you're choosing not to dwell on it. When they repay, it feels like an unexpected gift.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You don't always think about how relationships are affecting you because when they are good, they almost become a part of you, natural extensions of your being. Today, you will notice how your body feels with someone, not just what you think.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The old game gets boring, but you're not good at the new one. Even so, fresh challenges invigorate. Even when you're losing, you win because you're gaining skill. In short, it's more fun to lose at something new than succeed at something old.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll make a sale, or set yourself up to make one later. Take notes after interactions because memory can be unreliable. Ideally, you will learn from today's conversations and later pick up right where you left off.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 1). It's a Year of Enhanced Embodiment. You develop practices that free up more energy and give you flexibility, strength and grace. But it's a happy side effect -- your calmness of mind -- that makes the biggest difference in how you feel. More highlights: a lucrative business move, the expansion of your social network, and family togetherness that represents growth and healing. Aries and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 19, 2, 20 and 11.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: From Mary Poppins to Maria Von Trapp to Lady Whistledown and beyond, the legendary Julie Andrews is the embodiment of lightness in artistry, to iconic ends -- she creates beloved characters for the ages. Andrews has natal moon, Mercury and Jupiter in Scorpio, a sign of emotional depth and soulfulness helpful in realistically portraying too-good-to-be-true characters.

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