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Mars highlights hobbies in this backward journey through domestic Cancer. Consider how amateur status has many advantages not afforded by professionals. Experimentation, flexibility and the freedom to work in privacy without expectation or pressure from the outside world are all perks to be savored by the amateur.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Sad songs, movies and life in general can cause the eyes to leak, and there are benefits to leaning into the release. Tears protect the eyes, activate the parasympathetic nervous system and release stress hormones.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The urge to take the ball to the goal alone isn't inherently selfish. Perhaps you're the best to do it. And yet, the strength of the team is what will matter the most. Look for ways to serve the team win.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It will be as though you're casting a role in the movie of your life. You'll assess the skills and qualities needed to fit the work. It is perhaps more important to determine how you feel around a person. Do they bring out a version of you that you like?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have a gift for guiding others, but even the best advice can't stop someone determined to make their own mistakes. You'll find it easy to stay compassionate. Your care improves the world.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your ability to take care of yourself is legendary, but when life gets hectic, all bets are off. Even the strongest foundations need tending. Lean on nurturing souls because a little tenderness will go a long way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You're the "wise" for whom "a word to" is sufficient, if you even need that much. You're tuned in to your environment and the people in it, so when you get the slightest sense that an adjustment would serve the situation, you take the note and make the change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Because you're drawn to ultra-talented, remarkable characters, some of your favorite people are self-centered. Because you have a strong tolerance for it, you'll gain access to worlds that less open-minded people aren't invited to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You've been slowly getting to know someone. While there are still more questions than answers, this is what makes it beautiful. Curiosity is the spark that keeps a relationship evolving.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Since you live in your own emotional environment 24/7, it makes sense that you'd want to be around people who inspire good feelings in you. Closer attention to how you feel in someone's presence will serve your personal life well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're sure of what you want and what you like, and you won't have to sell it. It will be apparent to all buyers. They like you, and whatever is making you happy, they want a part of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Due to your bold curiosity, you will find yourself in a position to try and understand something that seems impossible to manage, or manage something that seems impossible to understand. You'll make headway.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll navigate group dynamics. There is no status that is better or worse. Status appears to be a ladder, but it's actually more like a puzzle -- each person fulfilling the promise of their own piece, none more important, all crucial to the bigger picture.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 7). Others see you as self-actualized, but you know there's much more to you, and you'll prove it in this year of expanding capabilities. You'll make the scene and make an impression, growing your social network and filing your life with interesting scenarios. More highlights: The excellence of family boosts all, stylish and smooth domesticity and a magical vacation. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 2, 14, 30 and 7.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Nicolas Cage continues to captivate audiences with his unparalleled charisma and adventurous choices, such as the recent starring role in the post-apocalyptic thriller "Arcadian" and the innovative "Longlegs," a horror film where Cage plays a chilling antagonist. Cage embodies the Capricorn archetype with his steadfast dedication to his craft and his ambitious, risk-taking approach to filmmaking. Cage's grounded intensity and enduring passion have cemented his status as one of Hollywood's most fascinating performers.

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