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Between the water-sign trines, the stressful squares and an opposition to Neptune, the tricks begin before Halloween with slow burns, confusing emotions and the chance to tune into your own reliable intuition. In short, be careful what you give your attention to. If it feels bad but you can't quite put your finger on why, just trust yourself and step back.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're a master of reframing. A complaint becomes a request. A problem turns into an opportunity. What was once a mishap is now the best part of a story. What was once a flaw has turned into an asset to leverage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Life isn't a simple board game with a clear set of rules. There are countless paths, many unseen until you start asking for advice. Seek out mentors and new directions will unfold before you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your sharp questions will cut through the surface and get to the truth. You might catch someone off guard, which is a good thing -- honesty is the result. What you learn about the past will shift your view of the present and future.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There is such a thing as giving too much. You'll know it when it throws you off balance. For now, the mission is to hold on to hope. It's one of those rare gifts, like love, that you can both keep for yourself and share freely with others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You've been listening in hopes of understanding the needs of others. Your calm support will be impactful. You will reassure and speak for those who haven't quite found the right words yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Like a gem in a beautiful setting, you'll get the balance right -- show a little, guard a little. With your rare sparkle, you'll walk a line between shining bright and keeping something precious for yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Spatial awareness isn't just about symmetry and order. It can also be emotional. You sense the amount of space you need to feel free and balanced in the world. The people who naturally match the requirement will be beautiful to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Talk to yourself as you would a friend. Your self-compassion will soar today. Also, talking about yourself in the third person isn't just for the self-obsessed. Science proves it's a highly effective way to motivate, soothe or affirm yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have your eye on a prize that is not for sale. Is it even winnable? This is a carnival game situation. It's hard to tell what's possible in a tradition of trickery. Every once in a while, someone wins. Why shouldn't it be you?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Boredom has no place in this day of experimentation. You'll dive into something new, and if it feels out of character right now, it could soon fall right into your wheelhouse. Practice makes many things possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Actions don't always have to define you. The worlds of creativity and sport are worlds of play in which you can work out different parts of yourself. Experimentation is welcome. You'll blossom as you give yourself room to play without judgment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Think carefully about your opening move. This is about patterns. Patterns shape life; they form whether we want them to or not. The first mark is the start of it. Some things are better not to start at all.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 28). The word of the year: abundance. The good fortune keeps rolling in, and as long as you're keeping track and giving back, it just keeps rolling. Your generosity is thoughtful, stylish and unmistakably you. More highlights: Your decisiveness and speed will serve you well at key moments, and you'll have the stack of cash to prove it. A strange coincidence will spark a love story. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 10, 2, 28 and 17.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Julia Roberts will star in the upcoming thriller "After the Hunt" directed by Luca Guadagnino. The Scorpio with the superstar smile wins awards for her depth, complexity and passion -- all hallmarks of Scorpio energy. With natal sun, Mercury and Neptune all in charismatic Scorpio, Roberts' career is a testament to transformation as she has evolved from romantic comedies to more dramatic, nuanced performances.

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