Mars on the Observation Deck

Mars in the first degrees of Pisces suggests we don't rush new situations. Stay observant. Being fresh on a scene can make a person eager to fit in, but it's better to resist the social pull to conform and maintain a certain amount of independence until you understand where everyone is coming from. Don't lose sight of your own interests.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your inner circle is about to expand in the best way -- more people to love and be loved by. You go out feeling relaxed and ready to make friends. Barriers between strangers will dissolve.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Relationships are usually a culmination of shared experiences over time and thus more affected by the tone of several interactions than by what happens in one isolated instance. Even so, you're careful to keep the tone sweet.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As the director of this epic film called "My Life," you recognize the importance of conflict. You don't want it in every scene, but without some kind of challenge, who's going to stay interested? You're open to all that drives the plot forward.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It might be scary to ask for what you want, but it's the only way to get closer to the goal. For starters, you need to know if you're asking the right questions and to the right people. You'll gather new info every time you ask.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Every relationship requires effort, compromise and understanding from both parties. You'll navigate the excitement of receiving attention while ensuring a healthy and fulfilling relationship with its source.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Despite being unable to control other people's happiness, you feel you can at least make educated guesses about how you can contribute to it and follow through accordingly. You'll delight in their smiles -- sweet success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The job is about to get more interesting and the rewards will match. Sharpen your tools. You'll prepare mentally by preparing physically and practically. Your skill will grow with each new effort.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll try new things and enjoy the process of becoming. Being driven to improve is not a rejection of who you are; rather it's a gift to yourself, a vote of confidence in your power to walk the world in your preferred way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Is it really possible for you personally to elevate the collective soul of mankind? Of course! How else would it raise? Pick up a corner and lift. If there's no corner available, just go where you think it's being lifted and join in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The answers won't be in the obvious places and that's an invigorating circumstance. When you don't know what to do next, it means you're in an exciting position to receive the fresh energy of uncertainty.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Sometimes ideas just come to you, but you don't have time to wait for inspiration today. You get busy and make inspiration catch up to and bring only the best projects, solutions, theories and more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The difference between destruction and demolition is a plan, which is also the difference between an event and a happening, travel and wandering, commitment and happenstance. It's fine not to plan, but you'll enjoy the experiences more when you do.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 23). You have the creativity and intellect to soar, solve and succeed. You'll see the speedy resolution of old business and enjoy an abundance of respect and remuneration for new projects. More highlights: Your habits and rituals will do far more than you expect and benefit you in mysterious ways. You'll win a competition. Relationships take on exciting new forms. Taurus and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 41,19, 31, 32 and 1.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Keri Russell gives an award-winning performance as a career diplomat in the midst of an international crisis in the Netflix series "The Diplomat." From dancing in the Mickey Mouse Club to fending off a "Cocaine Bear," Russell's career has been nonstop variety. An Aries with natal Mars and Saturn in Cancer indicates motherhood is her greatest joy and inspiration.

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