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The thing about making an impression is that it's seldom done in any way proper, usual or typical. What imprints on the mind is emotional, messy and one of a kind. The lunar oppositions are thick now, first with Venus and then Saturn emphasizing the need to, as Charli XCX suggests, "keep it sticky-icky like lip gloss."

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don't be too hard on yourself for falling off track with a goal. It happens, and it doesn't erase the good work you've done. You can restart anytime, and today brings strategies to make it easier or more sustainable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Who is on your side? Hopefully you'll lead that club. The better you get at advocating for yourself, the more fitting your opportunities and relationships will be. It all starts with counting yourself as the most important friend in your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There's the temptation to live in comparison -- to weigh your struggles and gains against others. This is a trick. Resist and you gain freedom. People often don't deserve the lot they draw, but here we are, making our moves. What's the next one for you?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You take matters of service seriously, giving your full attention, paying special notice to the preferences of others. It's not just doing a thing but doing it the right way and with the attitude befitting the best experience for all. This is what will set you apart now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Fantastical thinking is a double-edged sword. On one side, it fuels creativity, hope and vision -- the things that inspire us to reach for something greater. But on the other side, it can become a trap if it keeps us in the comfort of dreaming without moving toward action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Keeping relationships vibrant starts with meeting expectations but truly thrives when you go beyond them. Since expectations are always shifting, staying attuned and adaptable is key. By aiming to surprise and delight, you ensure your efforts resonate -- and today, you'll excel.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). We act in ways that serve our interests, but we are not always conscious of and deliberate in these actions. Your own behavior feels like a mystery, but rest assured, there's a purpose behind it -- even if it's not immediately clear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You sometimes want to connect with people who are not good for you. Reflect on why you want to reach out. Is it loneliness? Stress? The need for a quick dopamine hit? Knowing what's behind the urge can help you address it in a healthier way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You relate to people very different from you. They find themselves reflected in your gestures, eye contact, the pause you take before speaking. You'll be the tuning fork vibrating at their frequency.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The funny points of view you encounter delight you. You will accept some realities and challenge others. Your will, mind and imagination determine which goes into what category.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It's like you're playing an intensely psychological game of poker. What makes the game so interesting is opponents who are a worthy match. Your sense of truth will be put to the test.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your style works in multiple circumstances. It's like a chameleon -- effortlessly blending yet always leaving a trace of your signature. Your talent now is for making a space for understanding and shaping connections.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 17). The love lessons you've had in life prepared you for maximum enjoyment and appreciation of the yumminess coming your way this year. Relationships thrive. Peace and new resources allow you to develop yourself in ways you've always wanted to. Momentum wins at work, and nothing gets in the way of creating it and riding it to your beautiful destiny. Cancer and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 19, 22, 10 and 50.

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