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Mars direct will have us reexamining what is important and what can exist together in the same space. Life is big enough to hold the coexistence of beauty and ugliness, joy and grief -- so we can let go of the compulsion to immediately reconcile them. Accept the complexity. Not all situations yield clear lessons or silver linings.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You know what it's like to take one for the team, and you're glad to make a sacrifice if it helps. But in today's case, it won't. In fact, a sacrifice would only send the wrong message. Everyone needs to chip in an equal amount to pull off today's feat.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll think carefully about your intent. You'll craft a clear and purposeful message about it, too -- but don't send it. Communication is like pasta -- better the next day. Let those flavors settle in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There's power in moving forward. There's no need to wait for better choices to come along. Commit. Every option before you has the potential to lead to a great outcome if you give yourself fully over to it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Today's challenge is perfect for you because the stakes align with your strengths. Trust your instincts and show yourself what you can accomplish by simply letting your native capacities rise to meet the moment. You're capable and resourceful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's not stressful to navigate past the obstacles you expect. Find out what's in the road ahead and you'll save yourself from wasting energy on fear. There is, after all, not a single thing to worry about, only things to manage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Access to information is easy, but that's not the same as learning, of course. Facts can't change you. Your way of organizing, considering and applying information, however, will absolutely make a difference in you and impact the world as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your restlessness will lead you down fascinating, unexpected paths. At first, you'll explore alone, but soon, others take notice. Your curiosity is contagious, and people will be drawn to the excitement you bring, grateful for the way you make life more interesting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're like a sculptor, chipping away at something hard, eliminating what's not the art to find what is. This is an intuitive process. Keep asking life to show you what is meant to be there.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are carrying so much on your shoulders, but everything you're feeling is proof that you care deeply about what you're doing. Big feelings come with the territory. You are ambitious and brave and will rise to whatever occasion you need to.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You've a nagging feeling that you're still not using your talents to their greatest extent. It's as though there's an untapped reservoir within you, waiting for the right moment to emerge. It's a call to grow, to stretch yourself beyond what feels comfortable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You've done big, hard things before. If anyone can make it through a tough moment, it's you. Weirdly, sometimes it's harder to be kind to yourself in the easy moments. Definitely try!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Hold on to your vision of how your world should be. The effort you put out will be matched equally with the effort of mysterious unseen forces. Feeling good is important -- maybe the most important thing. Do what it takes to get to a peaceful, easy feeling.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 23). Love is collaboration; collaboration is love. You'll make things with people you care about and in the process, exchange pieces of your soul and be bonded forever. More highlights: Many invitations are coming your way, and your adaptability makes you a good fit for so many fun experiences this year. Fast deals and decisions are featured; success when you stick to what you decide. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 10, 2, 24 and 13.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Dakota Fanning began her acting career at the age of 5, a testament to the early clarity often seen in those born under the intuitive sign of the fish. Her recent role of Marge Sherwood in "Ripley" earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Fanning is set to collaborate with her sister Elle Fanning on a television adaptation of Paris Hilton's memoir, a significant venture for the Fanning sisters. Dakota was born when the moon was in Leo, the sign of entertainment.

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