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Information is only as helpful as the action taken because of it. Even misinformation is valuable to those who take action. The Mercury conjunction to Mars on the eve of a new moon suggests we prove words through action. Scary? Just call it an experiment. All experimentation is successful because even "failures" can lead to the next discovery.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Caring for others is a big part of your life. Sometimes, this seems to lead to getting ground down by stress. Stress is not your identity; it's just a habit your body and mind learned to keep up. Let it move through you as breath does: inhale, exhale.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When the butterfly of happiness flits past, just remember that every emotion has its merits. Even sadness can be a beautiful reminder of our humanity, which deepens our experience and shows us we're capable of love and attachment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Because thank-you notes are rare these days, writing one stands out and makes you memorable. The same principle applies more broadly: You'll mix thoughtfulness, gratitude and initiative, and make a strong and favorable impression.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The number of moving parts is what makes this part of the story interesting. It's also a bit stressful since you are dealing with so much that is out of your control. State what you want, step aside, and let things work themselves out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When it feels like no one is listening, remember the value of listening to yourself. Many never hear the song of their own soul. Keep tuning in, and yours will grow so strong and clear that it can't be ignored.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Relationships are like feelings: none is more or less correct than another. Each is a unique, unfolding dynamic. Some people are easier to be around, but that doesn't determine the value of the bond.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you want to be a part of what's happening in the room, your approach matters the most -- think tone over technical skill. It all starts with noticing what's needed and matching your attitude to the environment. When in doubt, default to kindness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Passion doesn't have to be dramatic to be profound. It doesn't have to be big to be effective. Even your most secret desire will change you from the inside out. When you change, your circumstances are next.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When approaching people with something new, you're likely to hit obstacles. People say no. It's awkward and others see this. There are false starts that can be embarrassing too. But this is all part of the natural friction of beginnings. Keep going. It gets better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Ambition is a fire that must be tended carefully. Too much fuel at once burns you out; too little and you sputter. Today's work is to strike balance: steady logs on the fire, not a bonfire.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The stars are giving you a pep talk about resilience. It's in the way the nature around you keeps regenerating, the children grow, the tide goes out and comes back in. New oxygen is everywhere.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You've already proven your strength. You wouldn't be where you are if you hadn't powered through tough situations with determination. Don't forget that track record. You deserve acknowledgment for it.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 20). Welcome to your Year of Unscripted Adventures. You'll stumble into scenes you couldn't have planned, like the wrong turn that leads to a right person, the pet that chooses you, and/or a surprise reunion that gets you dreaming in a whole new direction. More highlights: a stretch of financial mastery that could subsidize your grandest plan, laughter in serious projects that points to a soul connection, and a string of lucky "coincidences." Gemini and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 27, 5, 41 and 22.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In the action-adventure "Fountain of Youth," John Krasinski plays an estranged sibling who reunites with his sister to embark on an epic quest for the source of immortality. Whether it's the fictional Jim and Pam of "The Office" or the real-life duo "John and Emily," Krasinski lives up to the talents of his Libra sun sign by nurturing the kinds of relationships that others aspire to.

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