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As fitness aficionados know, those moments of rest between sets give muscles a chance to recover and help prevent injury. Mercury and Venus ended their retrograde journeys yesterday, but a lunar square to Venus suggests caution: Don't rush into a new situation. A moment of neutrality will allow everyone to reset before forging ahead.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're ready to make your next move, and someone else is still catching up. Give them a minute. You'll get a much warmer reception when they've had time to consider what you're proposing. Their enthusiasm will make the wait worthwhile.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've finished something demanding, and you're already eyeing the next project. But first, enjoy what you've accomplished. Invite someone over to celebrate with you. You worked hard for this moment, so savor how it feels.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll think of the perfect thing to say, but the conversation has moved on. Let it go. You'll get another chance to be funny, and the next remark will come without the effort. Meanwhile, you'll learn something interesting by listening.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You got the apology you deserved, but you're still deciding how you feel. You can accept the gesture and take your time finding your way back to the old familiarity. How they behave after the apology is key.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You've made an impression on someone you'd like to know better. Now give them a chance to think about you. Your absence will seed their imagination with what they'd like the relationship to be in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're tempted to fill an opening in your schedule before anyone else claims it. What if you kept it? You'll find a wonderful use for those free hours, and it may involve doing absolutely nothing anyone can measure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A conversation will reach one of those silences that makes people nervous. You'll resist the urge to fill it. Someone will use the opening to say what they actually mean, and you'll be glad you gave them room.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You've been curious about where you stand with someone, and today you'll get the thrilling answer. Not only is it as you wish, but this is just the beginning. With this mystery solved, a new one is born.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're tempted to book your next adventure, but first, give yourself time to absorb the last one. The pause helps you remember the funniest parts, tell the best stories and discover what the experience has made you hungry to try next.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're the obvious person for a job, and you're inclined to agree to do it, but don't rush in. Ask for a little time. You'll think of a condition that makes the arrangement much more appealing, and they'll be willing to accommodate it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You really want to share your big idea, but let it be yours and only yours for a bit longer. By tomorrow you'll have thought of another refinement, the perfect person to tell, and a detail that makes the whole proposition irresistible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You've been through an emotional chapter, and someone new is making you smile. Enjoy the attention. There's no need to decide what it means today. You'll have fun getting acquainted, one lovely encounter at a time.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 14). In your Year of Outrageous Good Deals, you'll stumble into exactly what you want for a fraction of the cost. You'll even be gifted with things on your wish list, or you'll find them for free. More highlights: True friends who show up strong for you, perks and promotions, an exciting relationship that changes your work and plans. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 17, 30, 28, 11 and 5.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: King Charles III continues a lifetime of public service this year, including commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster alongside survivors and families in Wales. The longest-serving heir apparent in British history, Charles has also spent decades championing environmental conservation, sustainable farming and traditional architecture. His Scorpio sun reflects the persistence to pursue long-term goals that have defined his public life.

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