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In some ways we are always in a state of flux, though you feel it more acutely as Mars bursts into the Aquarius realm. Transitions can feel so challenging because it takes energy to change, to adjust and to take on the unknown. But transitions also offer you the best chance at engagement in the moment and can provide the moment-to-moment affirmation that you are alive.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Nonstop motion isn't necessarily productivity. Don't confuse activity with effectiveness. Give yourself the time to think about what really matters and what accomplishment you're going to feel good about at the end of the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While you like to have a strategy, today's game doesn't let you prepare in the way yesterday's did. Stay on high alert for clues, make alliances and let logic lead. That's all the strategy you need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're attuned to undercurrents like the mood in the room, people's unspoken needs and clues to their interests. Sensitivity that used to be a burden to you is now an asset, a navigational tool and a secret advantage.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll have the option to pay for something a lot of people pay for, but should you? Many unwise choices are, nonetheless, commonplace. You'll be very aware today that every dollar spent is a vote.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You're running things on a scale that challenges you to be organized, courageous and calm. If you do get a bit overwhelmed, take it as just something that goes with this beautiful ambition of yours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Jell-O is both a liquid and a solid, depending on how you look at it. You have a relationship that defies category, and like Jell-O, it it will fit multiple descriptions while also being sweet, fun and moldable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Today pairs closure with authority: You've seen what works, you know what you can carry forward, and you're ready to formalize the next phase with maturity and resolve. You'll simply commit and go.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Woe be to the one who interrupts your sleep. Your quality of life depends on not only the number of hours you rest, but the quality in depth of your sleep. It's worth the effort to set yourself up for the best possible result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don't forget your superpower: perspective. Yours is so flexible and astute. You'll step back to see humor. You'll float up and get the bigger pattern. You'll lean in and understand the nature of things. And from right where you are, you'll see endless possibility.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Hang back and watch others play the game until it's time to make your move. The right moment to make your move is the moment you know you'll have it all completely in hand. Keep looking out for the chance you can take control of the situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Every day, you train yourself toward kindness. That's why you find it so easy to handle your life with grace. People notice it about you today -- the way you evaporate problems with your big heart.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll ponder a while on a topic most people don't put much thought into. This attention is well invested. These ideas you're coming up with will matter more and more in the future. You're ahead of the curve. Write down your process.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 23). Welcome to your Year of Lasting Satisfaction, defined by choices that hold up over time. You invest energy where it matters, say yes to what nourishes you and build a sense of contentment that doesn't depend on constant change. More highlights: VIP access, social invitations that spark joy, a home comfort boost and someone who believes in your talent and puts money behind it. Cancer and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 18, 23, 35 and 47.

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