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These first days of Pisces season in the Year of the Fire Horse call to mind the seahorse -- one of nature's most improbable creatures. Neither fish nor horse, it lives between worlds, upright in the tide. Sacred to Poseidon, whose sea chariots were drawn by hippocampi, the seahorse carries ancient knowledge of how to move through the depths without being undone by them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Each group of people has its own little culture. Families, neighborhoods, workplaces, classrooms -- all have rules worth learning, habits worth noticing, so you can decide to follow, bend or ignore them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Today's theme: the intelligence in repetition. Routines conserve energy. Sure, there are a lot of different ways to play the day, but grooves come with momentum of their own and require much less of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can disagree without voicing it. And when you must voice it, you do so without provocation. That's diplomacy: choosing negotiation over conflict, making agreements that protect everyone involved and presenting a unified front.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You help others through their feelings. You wish your loved ones were spared every bad feeling. If you could take it on instead, you totally would. And you really want the good feelings to last. You're a true, strong ally, and they feel it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). People process experiences at different speeds. Some reflect quietly, some act quickly and some need time to sort through emotions before they respond. Today, someone doesn't respond in the way you would, but they are feeling something similar inside.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The job looks like it'll be a real grind, but that's OK. A grind has its benefits. The knife gets sharp, the stone is polished, and it's how you make the coffee, the bread and, of course, the money.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be proud of yourself for trusting in a slow accumulation process. Affection grows steadily. Savings add up. Work builds. Collections expand. Each careful decision stacks on the last. In a few months, you'll have a tower of power.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your focus is your superpower. It's not about doing more than anyone else but about doing the exact thing that matters. You learn fast, study deeply and work without distraction. Your attention carries more weight than words ever could.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're being pulled in two directions at once, which makes it more challenging to decide who and what should get your time. Just remember, there's a third option: opt out and do what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). An unrelentingly positive attitude can be as toxic as negativity because it negates certain inalienable realities, such as gravity, shadows and human imperfection. Aim for realism with a 20% pump of hope -- a perfect recipe.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're no stranger to soft sales, attraction-based strategies, roundabout methods, paying your dues and various other routes to "manifesting." But today's most effective tactic for getting what you want is simpler: just ask.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Quiet is a sanctuary. Yes, the sacred wisdom that visits the wooded trail, the cathedral and the library is rather obvious. But chaos can be its own kind of enlightening hum. Your instinct will find truth between the vibrations.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 18). Welcome to your Year of Dancing Lights, when fleeting moments sparkle into lasting wonder, taking forms such as lifelong friendship, gambles that pay for years and luck that fortifies your relationships and domestic life. Magic and serendipity are the norm. More highlights: playful romance, a creative success that feels almost fated and a paper deal or certificate that gives you financial security. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 27, 14, 39 and 5.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The upcoming releases for John Travolta reflect his air sign versatility, spanning genres including sci-fi, action-thriller, musical comedy, crime drama and more. An Aquarius with Mercury and Venus in Pisces, Travolta embodies the perfect blend of forward-thinking ingenuity and deep emotional empathy. From "Saturday Night Fever" to "Pulp Fiction" and beyond, Travolta's ability to channel both the innovative, rebellious energy of Aquarius and the soulful, intuitive qualities of Pisces makes him a rare and cherished talent in Hollywood.

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