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We needn't fear the shadows. They show us where the edges are. Without shadows, the world would be a whiteout. No shapes could appear, nothing distinct, nothing interesting, nothing seen. The Capricorn moon throws shade to Neptune, Saturn and Venus in turn, reminding us that contrast is the mechanism of understanding. Dark gives meaning to everything illuminated.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Because you keep your word, you keep the trust of everyone you deal with. Of course, it's always easier to do when you don't offer too much. Make it easy on yourself by underpromising so you can overdeliver.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Self-knowledge can never really be complete. You're curious and nonjudgmental when it comes to learning about others, and you deserve the same kindness when learning about yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You like to do things your own way, and getting too much instruction or feedback before you've had a chance to figure things out for yourself can feel annoying or intrusive. Your instinct is to rebel.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Today's happiness is a natural outcome of focusing on what needs attention and leaving the rest alone. So, your ability to discern between issues and nonissues is your ticket to ride.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are prone to wanting too narrowly for your own good today. Like sticky flowers meant to trap busy bees, there are games that people don't even realize they are playing until they are too deep inside them to turn back.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Life's the kind of teacher whose lectures seem to drift off-topic, but at the perfect moment, the lesson comes back around and helps you out -- maybe even saves the day. So you keep listening up and taking notes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Something coming up feels like a school project with multiple elements contributing to your "grade." It will take some planning to bring it all together, but this will be fun work... that is, as long as you don't wait until the last minute.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Keep tracking your progress, taking notes, keeping your calendar up to date and sharing what you know. Later it will be helpful to look back and see how you got to the new and better place so you can repeat successful actions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Whether professional, romantic, creative or other, the bonds between people are built in similar ways, with compatible chemistry, mutual admiration and logistic compatibility. When you find all three, the potential is endless.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll be in a position to motivate people, starting with yourself. People are motivated by various things, but two of them stand out today: fear or inspiration. Fear is faster. Inspiration is more pleasant.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Everyone seems to have an opinion today, but these hot takes are only helpful if they are on the topics you wish to gather data about. You're working on something important. Productivity will depend on protecting your time and energy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). As Dumbo proved in flight, often the magic is in you, not the feather. But it helps to believe it. You're also respectful of other people's beliefs, which puts you in the receptive attitude that attracts maximum assistance from anywhere and everywhere.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 12). It's your Year of Sovereign Grace. You're the authority in your own realm and none will challenge. You'll demonstrate your power most notably in your deep responsibility for the well-being, protection and thriving of those around you. More highlights: Love and admiration from many new faces. Three conversations unlock revenue. Investments reward you, especially in love's risk. Virgo and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 39, 2, 28, 13 and 7.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Happy 80th Solar Return to the inimitable EGOT Liza Minnelli. The Pisces star released her first new music in over a decade, a dance track sharing the same title of her upcoming memoir, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!" The old soul Piscean daughter of Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli was born into entertainment savvy and wields the high electrical energy charge of Mercury and Venus in powerhouse Aries.

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