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Objects seen in water waver and ripple. Objects viewed in a spoon are upside down, and in the mirror they are not only reversed, but possibly closer than they appear. The lunar angles to Neptune, planet of illusions, remind us that to know what we are seeing, we must first understand the reflective nature of what we are looking into.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have riches to share today and you certainly will, though the most valuable thing you will share is your attention, which you will apply to letting others know the riches you see in them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People support what they have a hand in. Ask the person most likely to resist your idea how they would improve it. Their answer may reveal the obstacle you weren't aware of. You can turn a critic into a fan.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Give people enough show to spark their curiosity and leave the rest behind the curtain. Mystery creates room for imagination, and imagination can do more for your appeal than any performance you could supply.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Emotions come in hot, but you stay cool. Whether the feeling burbles up from inside you or you're witnessing another person's temper, you're able to distance yourself by using your feet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You see what someone did, but it will still take your own process of trial and error to do this yourself. Your hands have their own way of learning. Their experience teaches you what no manual or instruction video ever could.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You know how a certain person keeps score: Every exchange must end with more on their side. Even if they are the only person around, avoid dealing with them. It takes effort to seek a different scene -- worth it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Enjoy this string of green traffic lights. Your way is completely unimpeded. People gladly step aside to let you pass, not out of obligation but because they instantly feel you're someone to be nice to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will see more of the world because of what you do today. The first move is an easy one: Let your curiosity take on the form of a dream. Daring to dream is the first step in this adventure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A mild interest in a subject is growing into an attraction. The people who devote themselves to it are part of the appeal. Their language, rituals and standards draw you closer. Soon you may count yourself among the serious ones.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are things that benefit you to keep track of -- receipts for taxes, plant care, what you owe a friend -- and things that hurt you to track -- past mistakes, daily weight fluctuations, what a friend owes you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Make your schedule by yourself and do it early, before the rest of the world starts demanding things from you. Let them get in line behind the things you already deem important. If they are to cut the line, make sure it's really for a good reason.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're kind. Still, not everyone should have access to you. Neither should you keep giving out extras. A fancy doormat is still a doormat. People will continue to use it for what they have always used it for.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 9). In your Year of the Beautiful Bargain, you understand what makes an exchange worth it. You trade what you have in abundance for something you value more. Everyone leaves the table feeling lucky -- a scenario that repeats eight times through your solar year. More highlights: Gaming suits you. You'll make friends and earn prizes. Love and finance intertwine auspiciously. Pisces and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 30, 1, 33 and 28.

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