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In times gone by, conformity was even more important than it is now. People were ruined for engaging in practices that are now considered typical freedoms of everyday life. The soulful water-sign trine of Mars and Saturn encourages gratitude for our good fortune, which includes the affordances of a modern era, as imperfect as it may be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The ideal scenario includes supportive people, systems, environments and a supportive self. Your current scene is low on all of this. Start with a supportive self. When you're on your side, your every move attracts support from the outside world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The old ways worked for the old days. And whatever in these new days that is the same as it has always been can still be favorably affected by the old methods. It actually covers a lot of territory. It will be lucky to ask, "How would they have done this 200 years ago?"

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It is said that you can't get blood from a stone, though you wouldn't have tried to do that anyway. You're not out for blood, and if you were, a stone would be last on your list. You're focused and will attract only the things that are of use to you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're not just here to pass life's tests -- you're here to grow. Carve out time for what lights you up and let that energy fuel your work. Small goals will help you find harmony in the hustle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Someone out there feels you are punishing them with a willful kind of silence or neglect, when the fact is that they just haven't crossed your mind. Is a correction warranted, or is a little distance better for all right now?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You fit with people in various ways. With some, you just click immediately. Today's connections take time and a process of trial and error. You turn and twist, rise and fall, shout and whisper, etc., until something works.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Profound results come when you do not have to share or articulate your experience to anyone else. You learn things when you're by yourself that you couldn't discover with other people around.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When in nature, the annoyance of insects is a possibility. When in society, risks take a human form. There is no way to avoid risk, but at least you can choose the one that fits your mood, which you will do beautifully today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The ones who can muster good cheer when there's something to be cheerful about are pleasant enough, but the real keepers are the ones who can bring a good mood to just about any circumstance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Technically, you're not out to make anyone afraid of you, but shouldn't they have a healthy respect for your full reactive range? You wouldn't want them to get so comfortable so as to be tempted to take advantage of your kindness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can now see the parts of past relationships that helped you move through life's challenges, and the aspects of relationships that in fact were life's challenges. This distinction is made possible through hard-earned wisdom.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Serious matters can make marvelous jokes, and jokes can make bearable serious matters. Much will depend on context, casting and taste. You'll be well served by an approach of quiet, judicious detachment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 29). What's the top priority? You've tried different takes, focused on happiness, on amplifying your strengths, on building from weakness. This is the year it all comes together into one powerful focus and an ascension of your true self. More highlights: the satisfying conclusion of a long-term endeavor, next-level self-expression, and a fantastic new income source. Virgo and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 13, 2, 29 and 20.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: With four luminaries in Scorpio, the platinum-selling artist Halsey loves a mystery, and she's recently masterminded one for her fans by hiding five time capsules from five different decades in major cities around the world. She dropped hints as to the location of this treasure so her fans could hunt it down and ultimately reveal the cover of her new album. The whimsical artist is lauded for sharing her complicated mind and wide emotional range through music, social activism and more.

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