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Five planets, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, are retrograde today. Tomorrow Mercury and Venus both go direct, easing the intensity of this retrograde season. So what do you do with one last day of so much backward motion? Revisit something you loved, reconsider something you dismissed or retrieve something you left behind.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You were once very good at something you've since abandoned. How much of that skill is still there? Quite a lot, as it turns out. You'll pick it up again and get right back into your old rhythm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Revisit the place you once loved, even if only in your memories or pictures. Perhaps now the menu has changed, the neighborhood looks different or the era is simply over -- but it's fortifying to acknowledge that bygone season.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have a question you should have asked ages ago. The person who knows the answer is still around, and you'll get your chance. One conversation will clear up a misunderstanding that's been influencing your decisions.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The past comes a-callin', and you'll pick up a conversation that you thought you'd ended years ago. You've both lived a little since then. You'll have new stories to tell and a fresh appreciation for what brought you together.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You once turned down an invitation because the timing was wrong. Well, circumstances have changed. You'll get another chance to participate, and this time you'll have the freedom to enjoy the experience to its fullest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You've been putting up with an inconvenience for so long that you barely notice it anymore. Today you'll remember how things used to work and realize you can restore that arrangement. One adjustment will improve your everyday life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). An old photograph will remind you of a version of yourself you liked very much. What were you doing then? Who were you spending time with? You'll bring a little of that era into your present life, with delightful results.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Remember when you lacked the money, contacts or experience to pursue your terrific idea? Not anymore. If only the younger you could see you now, with access to tremendous resources and the freedom to take this all the way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Just because you've held an opinion for years doesn't mean you can't reconsider. What you've recently learned makes the old conclusion seem incomplete. You'll enjoy testing a different point of view, especially when it leads to a lively conversation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You lent someone a hand long ago and thought little of it afterward. Today you'll discover how much your help meant. The story has continued without your knowledge, and you're going to love hearing the latest chapter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The unfinished project still has potential. Now you'll see exactly what to do next. Better yet, the part that once seemed impossible will be among the easiest things to accomplish.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll remember a promise you made to yourself during a very different chapter of your life. You still want what you wanted then. A small act of follow-through will feel wonderful, especially because you've waited so long.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 12). In your Year of the First Pick, you put yourself out there for opportunities you're so right for and it works. You'll be chosen and celebrated with votes of confidence that keep putting you in prime positions. More highlights: A hobby with an addictive learning curve, spectacular tickets and five sales that increase your income considerably. Leo and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 16, 27, 39 and 48.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Ryan Gosling follows the success of "Project Hail Mary" with one of Hollywood's biggest announcements, taking on the iconic role of Ghost Rider in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Scorpio is the sign of transformation, and few actors reinvent themselves as convincingly as Gosling, whether playing a romantic dreamer, a haunted antihero or an action star. His thoughtful preparation and emotional range have become hallmarks of an exceptional career.

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