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The Scorpio moon arouses suspicions, especially when offers seem too good to be true. Dazzling distractions are part of the trickery. What's invisible because it's too small, behind the scenes or in the future? Ask questions about the unseen: How do they behave when no one is watching? What are the hidden fees? As the proverb states, "A fool judges people by the presents they give him."

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Today, you'll gravitate toward people who nudge you forward, inspire you to work harder and catalyze your becoming. They might not be the nicest or easiest to be around, but that's not what matters now because you're in a phase of growth, not comfort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's simple emotional math today: Positive emotions give you energy, and negative emotions drain energy. You can't choose your feelings, but you can put yourself in the mindset and environment most conducive to feeling good.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're thinking a lot about how to make your daily life work better, and one solution keeps coming to mind. In theory, it could work. The only way to tell is to apply it. Test your idea in tiny, low-risk ways first.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some challenges unravel slowly if you tease them apart, strand by strand. Today's are better approached as the landscaper does, snipping, cutting and mowing right through. Keep moving until it's beautiful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are seasons when it's best to say yes to every invite, opportunity and offer, and there are times like now when more discretion is called for. You've paid your dues and can hold out for your specific preferences and vision.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Countless similar moments blur together, but when something brings up a feeling in you, a memory is born, too. Someone who is emotionally available can turn ordinary moments into a vivid experience. Their access to feeling invites your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your social intuition will serve you well. You'll sense when someone is telling the truth and when they aren't. You can build on what's real. It's safe to leave the rest alone. Falsehoods tend to collapse under their own weight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's a strong balance: feeling liberated from the need to own more, yet still committed to tending what's already yours. The care you put into your things today saves you time and money later. Bonus: Someone is watching with respect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone has you guarding your heart. But how do you protect something as invisible and volatile as a feeling? Today, it may be impossible to stay ahead of it. But if you agree to feel whatever comes up, it's you who will be ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Everyone knows you're responsible, but it would actually be irresponsible to carry everything at once. Know your limits. A pause strengthens the foundation you've built. Even small rests renew your energy and focus.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People get in sync with your ideas, feelings and rhythms. It's as though there's a drum line following you around, adding power, excitement and a steady beat that you and everyone around you can move to.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People don't have to be "on" to be accepted by you. They sense it, and this unspoken permission to relax and be themselves somehow still inspires people to impress you. It's funny how comfort rouses vitality and excitement.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 9). The theme of your year: love shows up. Consistently, yet sometimes surprisingly, in forms you recognize and new ones you learn, even some you invent in a beautiful co-creation. Whether familiar or friendly, passionate or sweet, giving yourself over to relationships will be a pleasure. More highlights: the freedom to plan further ahead than before and opportunities to teach, guide or profit from what comes easily to you. Cancer and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 14, 26, 35 and 41.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Carole King wrote her first hit "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" when she was 17, and she continues to release music regularly, including a 2025 EP release of three holiday recordings. Her Aquarian spirit of innovation and humanitarianism continues to inspire through artistic endeavors and social causes. King's sun, Mercury and Venus in musical Aquarius are beautifully complemented by three major Taurus influences in her natal chart -- an astrological signature that aligns with her legendary voice and timeless melodies.

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