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The Cold Moon afterparty features warm drinks and the sort of giddy social fun that happens when people would rather linger in company than face the chill outside. Whatever is happening beyond the walls of a gathering can feel very far away when the fire of connection burns brighter than anything the weather can do.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don't get so concerned with doing the right thing that it blocks you from doing the interesting thing, the thing you want to do or the thing you've never done. You'll never be in quite this situation again. You may as well play it like only you can.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Here comes a challenge that seems custom-made for you. You'll be so into it, you may even raise the stakes to make things more interesting. It's not about who wins the game when it's your favorite game to play.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Real trust is as attractive as disloyalty is unattractive. It can take a lot of effort to be true to your word. You'll go to great lengths to deliver as promised. Expect the same standard from others.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your contributions to a project will be considerable, though it's nothing flashy in the delivery. Simple acts of cooperation are what keep production flowing. You influence by just showing up ready to work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To feel life's poetry, you need a big heart and a wide range of experience. Thinking and feeling deeply is a gift, even when it hurts. The same depth that aches also lets you love and create fully.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You've been an emotional barista lately, serving comfort, pep and reassurance on demand. Slip yourself a refill. A single kind thought toward yourself changes the flavor of your whole day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Tension can be a source of beauty. For instance, the tension of a guitar string is necessary for melodious expression. The strain you feel now may be tuning you -- aligning effort and purpose so something harmonious can emerge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Cut the static out of a relationship. Speak from the heart. You shouldn't have to explain too much, just tell the truth. You'll be understood, if not now, then in time. The important thing is to clear the air.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You've had help with a project along the way, but today it's all you. Your effort, your instincts, your follow-through -- these are what's bringing it home. Let the satisfaction sink in. You deserve to feel good about this.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People will work out their differences in their own way. It's very likely that your interference isn't necessary, so you can relax. Sometimes getting involved only makes things more dramatic than they need to be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're feeling emotionally full. The love, friendship and connection flow easily. You're around good people, and your natural warmth multiplies in their company. It's a day to enjoy togetherness and affection without effort.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're gathering new information and asking great questions, and you'll be around people who really do know what they are talking about. You absorb all you can, and whatever doesn't apply now could be helpful to you later.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 5). Welcome to your Year of Infinite Curiosity. Following your fascinations leads to an unexpected career pivot and thrilling collaborations. Beginner's luck strikes twice, and the rewards for trying something new will come in many forms including social, romantic and financial. More highlights: winning over a mentor, building a creative empire and love that grows through shared adventure. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 24, 18, 40 and 14.

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