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Most people intend to be good ancestors. We'd like to think our actions allow us to pass on a better world, one that lifts and frees, not oppresses and destroys. Reaffirming this intention in these first days of the sun's journey through Scorpio, which is the sign of life, death and transformation, will help us do more meaningful and purposeful work.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). To keep your restless mind from running wild, focus on what you want to experience, not on your fears. Your dreams will be blueprints, your support system the scaffolding that allows you to build your new reality.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Strangers notice your special charisma right away, though your close circle has grown accustomed to it. That can be a good thing, as too much attention can be draining. Anyway, all it takes is a little distance for them to see you anew.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The messages coming from within you may be at odds with the ones you're hearing from the outside. This is a case in which your subconscious has a sense of the story that has yet to be public.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you're tired, exercise can invigorate you more than taking a nap. In that spirit, though energy may wane, push through. The momentum is building, and if you step away for a break, you'll miss out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There's an area of life in which you haven't found what works -- yet. There's no shame in it, and in fact, it would be a shame to pretend otherwise. Keep exploring. You'll find it soon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The difference between feeling happy and feeling stressed will be navigated by setting your expectations strategically. Plan to be able to use only part of what you make. Expect to produce a lot, and use only the best of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You want to do a thing, then you do it. It seems simple enough, but it's remarkable to risk feeling a fool, or decide that success doesn't matter in the least. What matters is that you do what you say, and you say what you do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The good guys aren't always good, the bad guys aren't always bad and the ingenue isn't always in peril. Among honest cheats and righteous liars, you'll observe, take note and navigate the complexity like a pro.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One of the most challenging parts of change is not knowing where to start. An outside perspective makes this easier. If you're open to asking a teacher, friend or stranger, you'll get the helpful bird's-eye view of your patterns.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A relationship can feel like a secret world built for two. You'll be inspired to share your thoughts, knowledge and support, and you'll feel compelled to demonstrate what makes you different from the rest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Once you settle into the right mindset, the thing that seemed daunting becomes something very simply handled. It will have to do with your social approach. Your natural charm will melt away the toughest exterior.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A simple act of politeness will go a long way. It all stems from the real respect you have for others. You hold high standards for yourself, but you don't expect others to do as you do, and you don't assume to know their challenges.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 25). You'll commit to what keeps your heart shining, and your energy is irresistible. Many will bask in your radiant warmth, which is manageable because you create rules and systems for everything from finance to social life and all the adventures in between. More highlights: You'll take a course, then teach one. You'll double your money with a flip. You'll invent a fix. Gemini and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 9, 14, 19 and 6.

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