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In the art of stage combat, the actor learns the grand moves that will telegraph might without really hurting anyone. They deliver the emotional tone to give the audience a thrill without losing control of the action. Mars crosses into Leo ready to put on a show about who's right, who's powerful and who's watching.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Some battles sharpen your skill and call forth courage you would have no other reason to find. Others waste good fire. Before charging in, ask what victory would give you. Choose the contest that makes you stronger whether you win or lose.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It takes time and money to make life pleasurable. Defend those resources because you need more pleasure. The hard stuff is easier when you know the comforts you most enjoy are waiting for you on the other side.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Fight for the open exchange of ideas. Ask the extra question. Entertain the odd theory. Give each person room to change position halfway through. Thought needs movement, fresh evidence and somewhere new to go.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). More than a building, a person or even a country, home can be a state of mind you have with you wherever you are. Accessing that state means protecting the conditions that let you feel like yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In art, things like societal rules, politeness and even the laws of logic and physics beg to be defied. It's the one place you can explore without such boundaries, though you may have to remind yourself to push them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Since you only want to attach your name to work you can stand behind, take the extra pass, check the weak point and correct what bothers you. Your standards protect yourself and the people who depend on what you do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're working toward a lasting kind of harmony. Does each person have a reason to support the arrangement? Look at who gives, who benefits and who keeps adjusting. A small correction now could spare everyone a larger conflict later.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Drama can energize people, make them care and feel inspired to get involved, encouraged to pull out their wallets, moved to donate their time and go out of their way. You'll use your theatrical flair strategically today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll tinker with an idea in its awkward stage. It has yet to acquire the language, tools or audience that will make it useful. Give it a trial before asking for consensus. The future tends to enter the room dressed in clothes no one recognizes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Every request may sound reasonable on its own while the collection consumes the hours meant for your larger purpose. Look at the whole calendar before agreeing. Your ambitions require you to keep the appointments you make with yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You feel like you need to roam. Your body, mind and future need territory beyond today's obligations. Even if you don't have the means to go where you'd like to go, books and dreams give you a glimpse of faraway horizons.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In the weeks ahead, a project or relationship will benefit from a bit of showmanship. Think of it as the extra effort it takes to elevate ordinary life. This is an ideal day conjure up a plan.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 27). In your Year of the Shepherd, you will sometimes be the guide and sometimes be the guided, both roles bringing you into good company and beautiful places. One role develops your judgment; the other introduces you to the broader world. More highlights: Profound healing. You'll receive funds you've had coming to you for years now. You'll bring home an olive branch: peace gained through intelligence. Cancer and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 2, 24, 5 and 14.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "I don't like to play it safe creatively. I think it's important to take risks as an artist and in life," says Jenna Ortega, expressing a philosophy that reflects Libra's approach to art. Ortega applies artistic discernment and aesthetic intelligence whether she's playing a psychologically complex character or lighting up the red carpet. Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams in the second season of Netflix's "Wednesday," this time also serving as a producer with greater creative influence.

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