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The stressed lunar aspect to Jupiter at the start of the day begs the question of how much force is necessary to solve a problem. Should you scrub hard or lightly brush the surface? Does the door need the twist of a knob, a shove or a kick? The right amount of energy to expend is always just enough to get the job done, no more, no less.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). No small gestures reveal so much as who picks up the check. And if it's not your turn or your place, should you offer anyway? How you navigate these inherently awkward moments won't go unnoticed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You've given too much and now it's time to pull back and assess to find where the line for "too little" should be drawn. This pause is essential to recalibrate and determine what feels fair and sustainable for your energy and efforts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You've no desire to direct anyone else's chaos; managing your own is plenty. This graceful boundary frees you to focus on making good choices while respecting the autonomy of others -- a balance that ensures peace and mutual respect.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). No need to call out the question or send a request. No need to hold out your hand and wait to connect with a handshake, the funds or a key. You are the key unlocking your own fate. You are the answer. You are the resource you will meet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Fear is an inevitable part of life for everyone, but for anyone willfully trying to improve and grow, it is even more of a presence. Your aim is not to avoid it but to get more comfortable with its company. Once acknowledged, it never stays around too long.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Dating profiles, resumes and the like reflect who a person thinks they are, not necessarily who they really are. Reputation speaks to who other people think a person is. You'll find out for yourself with the real experience, and have much to compare and contrast it with.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). With too much time staring at screens, it's easy to lose track of the vitality of life. Your body is part of the nature it moves through, which is much easier to grasp when your body is actually moving through a natural environment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're serious about what you're doing without taking yourself too seriously. In fact, you don't think of yourself at all because as you become immersed in the task, you lose track of what "self" even means.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If pure love is without contradictions, it's rarely seen in the relationships of human beings where contradictions abound. You don't mind a bit today because there's beauty in the messiness. In fact, the paradox might be the best part.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Being open to what life offers doesn't mean you have to leave your future to chance. Cultivate a specific vision you can lean into. Don't worry, it will free you with its limits. With both spontaneity and intentionality, you'll experience the fullness of life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Relationships demand an investment of time, energy and resources, and these elements directly affect how love can grow. You'll make an effort to find time for someone amid the busyness of your life. Goals, locations and other practicalities will align.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Every person brings with them a certain demand on your time, emotional bandwidth and mental focus. Some people need constant reassurance, while others can navigate independently. Today's energy exchange will inform your compatibility.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 4). The available options haven't always been conducive to living life your way, but that turns around. This year features opportunities you didn't have back there. With cleverness, heart and hard work, you'll leverage them into a lifestyle that fits. More highlights: you'll journey with a group. A special relationship emerges cinematic. An investment pays you in three ways. Libra and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 19, 9, 3, 13 and 18.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Capricorn innovator Louis Braille transformed accessibility for the visually impaired by creating the tactile Braille system at just 15 years old -- a system empowering countless individuals worldwide, bridging barriers to education and independence. His legacy endures through World Braille Day, celebrated annually on his birthday. As a tribute to his accomplishments, NASA has named an asteroid in the innermost regions of the asteroid belt "9969 Braille."

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