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Gratitude isn't always about joy or gain. Sometimes it's the awareness that a burden has lifted. The return to normalcy is a gift in itself. The day before American Thanksgiving is the last day of Saturn's retrograde, a change of direction that will for many be experienced as relief. A water sign trine will be like a spiritual bath -- perfect for a relaxing reset.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If you could just do all the right steps in the right order, the task would get good results in a predictable amount of time. But perfect instructions are a rare thing in this world. So watch a pro and have a little fun while you give it your best shot.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Vivid fantasies and dreams are available to you the moment you make a relaxed space for them. Like children who go wild when adults leave the room, your thoughts will be feral fun once the uptight prefrontal cortex gets out of the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You don't need rescuing, but some will rush in wanting to help. Let them show their care. Just don't hand over your power. Accept the kind of assistance that lightens your load without taking over your path.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Being struck with the best idea in a powerful, potent and fully realized form is a rarity. The first idea needs only to be good enough to keep you revisiting. Solutions will be the result of a thought process, not a thought.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You'll be once more made aware of how every object, obligation or identity we carry requires energy to maintain. To live with less is, in a sense, to be less tired. Fewer possessions, fewer commitments, fewer mental attachments -- this does bring freedom.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The unconscious mind processes information faster than conscious reasoning. It picks up subtle cues and patterns, then delivers them as an "aha" or gut feeling. You feel as you do. Don't worry too much about your reasons -- trust that you have them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What you want is in line with what is possible, good and right for you to have. Streamline your efforts. A lean and mean approach will concentrate your power so you can use it precisely, making a difference when it matters.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're open and curious right now, ready to explore. Lead with appetite and you'll have more fun because you're so hungry for life and ideas. Intuition will guide your curiosity, and you can trust it to know what's next for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Charisma is easy for you, but it's not always about giving a performance. Sometimes it's as simple as not staring at a screen, so the others in the room feel you're in the same setting as them and you want to be there.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your mood: feisty. It feels like the entire system is wonky. You may find yourself buzzing through every experience with a kind of low-grade, rebellious energy. The rebel in you doesn't need a justification -- just a stage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a plan, and it's a good one, but when the moment arises, we are only as effective as our adaptive instincts. Keep your intentions at the forefront and you will succeed in conveying them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Those who can't appreciate their own experiences usually have trouble appreciating anyone else's. Keep that in mind when choosing an audience. The receptivity of others will affect your mood, so choose people who listen well and laugh easily.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 26). Welcome to your Year of Living Deliciously. Pleasure is the compass that leads to prosperity. Your appetites and curiosities lead you to situations that make life interesting while making you smarter about curating the lifestyle that fits you best. More highlights: Recognition for creative courage, an unexpected financial upswing, and love that thrives on curiosity and humor. Virgo and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 8, 33, 45 and 21.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Tina Turner rose from a troubled upbringing to global superstardom. "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" continues to be performed, and numerous artists, including Beyonce, Adele and Ed Sheeran, have paid tribute to the fiery Sagittarius who embodied her fire-sign nature, lighting up stages with her swagger and unstoppable energy. Turner was born with natal Mercury and Venus in Sagittarius, and Mars and Jupiter in soulful Pisces.

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