By the Light of Desire
In the cosmic theater, desire is the spotlight operator, illuminating a perfect circle around the wanted object wherever it may go. It is so easy to track our object in the passion of the current cosmic lineup, as everything that is not in the circle recedes into the darkness. Caution: What's good for intense focus may be bad for sound judgment.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll make a strong impression by combining things that usually seem incompatible. You might treat something silly with elegance, bring some wildness to a formal setting or respond with restraint when people expect drama.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are ways you feel trapped. Even though, technically, you could get out of the arrangement, the consequences make it seem like there's only one choice. Is that really so? This is the time to question.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are kind lies -- white lies to extend to save someone from feeling awkward, unchosen or embarrassed. Saying them is gracious, maybe even a gift. Today, you'll also give the gift of the plain truth when it's the right thing to do.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone has been waiting for your answer and filling the silence with possibilities. You'll give them a clean yes or no today so they can stop guessing and make their plans going forward with the facts in hand.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You hear a version of what happened, and the pieces seem to fit. Before you decide what it means, ask one more person to tell their side. Hear one missing detail, and you may reconsider the whole story today.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Someone asks what you think because they trust your judgment. You can see the smartest choice and explain it well. Your real gift is helping them hear themselves think clearly enough to take the wheel and choose their own direction.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's fun to play the games you're good at -- the ones that speak to your strengths. Today's challenge comes as a welcome gift, custom fitted to you. It will polish your talent until it gleams like a jewel.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sharing what you have always seems to help you appreciate it better, especially when you can share with someone from a different background. What's ordinary to you is novel, or even wonderful to them.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can handle many tasks at once if you have to, but it's energetically expensive. So plan ahead -- way ahead, if possible. Arrange things so you can focus on what matters most to you. You deserve this kind of peace.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You assess risk in your own way, which is appropriate since your circumstances are completely unique. Today, this is what gives you a competitive edge: You have less to lose.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A friend isn't merely a person with whom you share your time. Each relationship is a world, and every world influences those who inhabit it. Update your criteria for choosing your company because your priorities have shifted.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone who once disappointed you will show up differently today. Watch what they do now. They'll keep making better choices, and you'll keep updating your opinion to match what you see.
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 7). In this Year of Perfect Introductions, you're connected, you click, and you're off to the races with new chapters, agreements, roles and adventures. You also connect others whose talents belong together. More highlights: A fresh way to make money, fun and fitness that go together to make you physically stronger than last year, and seeing what you've taught others make a difference in the world. Sagittarius and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 20, 1, 15 and 3.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Libra is the sign of discernment, and few people have influenced modern entertainment more than Simon Cowell. For decades he has introduced audiences to future stars through talent competitions around the world. The formats he helped create have launched international superstars and been adapted in countries across the globe. With the sun, Mercury and Mars in Libra, Cowell reflects the sign's eye for potential and instinct for recognizing talent.
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