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"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" said Martin Luther King Jr. Aquarius season begins with two auspicious earth sign trines on the day we honor the civil rights leader who framed service as a daily practice rather than a distant ideal. The astrology supports steady, practical acts of care that turn good intentions into a tangible impact.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There's a problem to toy with -- not a problem that's urgent and needs solving, but one you can figure out in joy and playfulness. A relaxed state will do much of the work for you. So many solutions will come to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don't romanticize less-than-ideal circumstances, nor do you let them define you. These conditions add dimension to your work, your purpose and your life. You'll use all that happens like the artist you are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It's a day to revisit the rituals that connect you to your values and remind you of who you are and where you come from. That might sound serious and effort-intensive, but it plays out simply: "I do this because it feels good, familiar or fun to me, and here's why ..."

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You recognize quality quickly. You can point to the best things -- the meat of an idea, the cute part of a story, the best characteristics of a person. Today, your instinct to find the best part saves time and elevates outcomes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your confidence isn't about what you have. It's about knowing you can make something of whatever comes. You trust in your powers of adaptation, which seem to braid together your creativity, resilience and emotional intelligence to orient you toward possibility.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The sky is only blue a fraction of the time. Many carrots are not orange. Many radishes are not red. Not all blue whales are blue. Life comes to you vividly today because you have the open mind to see beyond color and into the possibility.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're learning for the joy of it. The fact you stumble upon today becomes a bridge to something larger. Curiosity compounds. It's all casual today, but just wait and see how quickly it grows into an immersive interest.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You embody a cheerful cleverness, like you just cracked a code, and you'll apply some of this to your relationship with money. Today, you're centered on value rather than price. Spending becomes intentional. What you choose supports your priorities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're in the mood to zoom out and ask a bigger and brighter question. Possibility feels generous today, not abstract. An invitation, an idea or a change of scenery remind you how many choices you really have, and that freedom fuels your optimism.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Steady effort pays off in a satisfying way. You see how far you've come because something that once felt heavy now feels manageable. Your competence makes everything easier, and that ease frees you to think creatively about what comes next.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You notice where you don't quite fit, and instead of adjusting yourself, you adjust the situation. Innovation can happen through small tweaks and original angles -- you prove that today. What seems unconventional at first proves effective and very much your style.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A pause will be necessary to get perspective. If it feels luxurious, let it be. If it's merely practical, that's good, too. Just don't let it feel indulgent because this is necessary. Moments of stillness sharpen judgment and soften interactions. You return refreshed and clear.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 19). This is your Year of Strategic Magic. You'll wield charm. Your charisma will get you into rooms where decisions are made and you'll be an important part of the verdict. Confidence radiates from the calm way you take on challenges. More highlights: Relationships deepen. Your political and emotional savvy grows. You'll achieve academic or financial success. Pisces and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 14, 30, 1 and 37.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Like a classic Capricorn, Dolly Parton's ambition is legendary, paired with an extraordinary work ethic and long-term vision. She used her humble beginnings as the inspiration for countless chart-topping hits and an empire she continues to build steadily, patiently and on her own terms. The Nashville run of "Dolly: An Original Musical" featured three actresses playing the Queen of Country Music at different stages of her life and career. A Broadway run is in development.

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