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The Taurus moon asks, "Can the problem be solved with money?" while simultaneously reminding us that money problems are often idea problems or relationship problems in disguise. The dollars often arrive sideways, through better ideas and cleaner agreements. When those are in place, money has fewer obstacles to overcome.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your energy needs to come first today. Relationships and projects have been too demanding of you. Get back to honoring yourself by choosing what gives you strength and joy. Perhaps anything that drains you doesn't have to be your concern.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Today's commercial offers come with hidden costs, conditions or disappointments that make them a poor use of your energy. Skip the new purchase and you'll find you can use what you already have, and it will work just fine.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There's satisfaction in finishing something you started. Completion frees attention and makes room for the next chapter. Make quick work of it. It doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be done.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The day offers permission to relax, stop comparing yourself and focus on your own effort rather than the scoreboard. The usual focus on "winning" or "losing" is irrelevant. The end result won't define the experience.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you consider what can go wrong, do it briefly, just long enough to understand necessary precautions to take. Visualization works whether you use it to see a desirable or an undesirable outcome, so be careful what mental pictures you paint.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There is one person who you haven't talked to in a long while. This will be an auspicious time to catch up. You'll discover how you can help one another, even if it's just by being a witness to what's happening in their world.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Boundaries are universal in nature, and ignoring them can lead to conflict. So stay aware of the animal instinct inside every human that is always scanning the environment for signals that assure their territory will be respected.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Let fantasy help you. Reality always wins in the end, but you don't have to give it the beginning and middle, too. Wishes, plans, hopes and dreams can keep you motivated. They help you bend reality to your vision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The need for novelty is real. You may even feel agitated by overly familiar circumstances, the way songs that repeat too much get irritating. Doing something different from your usual routine is very important. Put something new on the books.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Relationships are a dance. It helps if everyone is listening to the same music. And even when that is the case, it can be difficult not to step on toes. You'll achieve grace with your timing and awareness of others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Success is built one brick at a time. Even the most lavish and lovely construction in the world is done bit by bit, which can feel very unglamorous in practice, but at least this one is a beauty -- it will be worthwhile to inhabit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're in the thrust of life, expressing your talents, skills and passions, and there's nothing more attractive than that. You're not in it for the attention, but you'll get it anyway. What do you want? This is the time to ask for it.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 25). Welcome to your Year of Quiet Triumphs. You'll master subtle forms of winning, and with your timing, restraint and diplomacy you will use each win to propel you to your goal of amassing the power to make a difference in the lives of others. More highlights: Family dynamics improve as you navigate with patience and humor. Love steadies, and respect deepens all around you. Gemini and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 21, 11, 2 and 41.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The hit Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" is touring nationally after its successful run, bringing the songs and story of Alicia Keys to the world. Born with the sun, Mercury and Mars in Aquarius, Keys aligns intention, communication and passion into a harmonious expression that resonates deeply with her audience. Her natal moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto in Libra further enhance her innate sense of harmony and balance.

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