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On a day featuring what would be classically interpreted as a lucky lunar trine and a difficult solar trine, we are reminded of the philosophical concept of perspectivism: Events can only be understood from different perspectives across time. An event that is auspicious in one context is inconvenient in another. Assume the ending will be happy. If it's not happy, it's not the ending.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may be compensated in gratitude, love and growth, yet it's the money that makes a situation sustainable. Anyone who acts like dollars don't matter is suspect. Practical abundance is part of the ecosystem of happiness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You needn't look back to move forward. Also, it's not necessary to completely understand what's holding you back to conquer it. Today, you will decide you know enough to continue in strength, and you'll keep it pushing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The future always looks shinier than the present because it hasn't been touched by reality yet. But there's a lot to enjoy right where you are. So be careful not to romanticize the next chapter while overlooking the good parts of the current one.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). New beliefs may contradict the previous ones. You can take that as a sign of your intelligence. You're willing to question yourself, admit you might not know yet and let experiments reveal truth. You're learning as you go.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Stress can have various causes, like sensory overload, relationship conflict or the unpredictability of life. But in a psychological sense, a lot of stress is caused simply by thinking. You'll eliminate suffering by distracting yourself away from certain thought spirals.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The unknown isn't the problem, but your predictions about it might be. "What if it goes wrong?" "What if I fail?" Your thoughts can create more stress than the situation itself. Notice thoughts, but don't become them. Let them pass. No need to build stories around sensations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your confidence has a way of drawing people in without you having to say a word. No puffing up, no posturing, no dancing to get attention -- your presence does all the work necessary to make an impact.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Living by your charisma feels like a cheat. You'd like for things to get better because you actually did something, not because you charmed the room. Maybe you're a bit serious today as you concentrate on creating tangible results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You've learned all you can from someone, and now you're applying it to beautiful effect. Your work goes to the next level. Now it's all about what you bring to it -- your perception, ability, style and more. Everything is falling together for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You request things of yourself, then discover your inner rebel who doesn't like to be bossed around. Maybe your ask is too much right now. Cut it in half. Then what does the rebel say?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Whoever suggested "familiarity breeds contempt" didn't know your clan. They're quirky, so they know how to tolerate quirks. You can be yourself around your people, and this comfort will feel good today. It's natural. It's healing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Some of the things you like are so costly that it's just not practical to have them very often. But there are new, more affordable options around now. You'll find them with a little research. Ask around.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 16). The fog lifts, and you enter your Year of Crystalline Clarity. You'll make decisions quickly and correctly, trusting yourself implicitly to excellent effect. People notice your new energy and want to collaborate, invest or simply be near it. Your social calendar becomes enviable because you're magnetic. More highlights: found money, a creative breakthrough and a relationship upgrade that's like coming home. Leo and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 33, 5, 22, 8 and 49.

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