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Emotions are like wheat seeds in a mill. They fall into the flour sack when processed. They make it through when they are ground fine enough, and until then, they don't. There's no use judging yourself for what you can't let go of. Keep the process going until it's done. Feel the feelings and turn over the ideas, and they'll eventually wear down to dust.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your eye for details is honed, and specificity will serve you well, though not everyone will have the patience for granular analysis. Find the ones who get you, challenge you and support you. These are your people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). To lifelong learners like you, each experience delivers a different kind of education. Today's learning is comfortable, enjoyable, soft and so sneaky you might not realize the fullness of what you've learned for months or years.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You're convinced there is no good that can come of pining over what might have been, and you're right. Your intent to stay present and find the gifts in the mess is something not everyone can achieve. Others will learn from you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll make decisions about the features of something that's being created. You'll weigh in on the scale of the endeavor, and you will coordinate many inputs. People depend on your judgment, and you'll be a major influence on how a thing turns out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The lines of communication could use improvement, and you're the brave soul who will attempt the work. "Better" doesn't always mean more truthful, but it usually means kinder. You'd rather err on the side of helping everyone feel respected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Other people's thought processes are a mystery you can crack. Direct questions put people on their guard. You'll learn more by general observation and indirect ways of building rapport.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It's pretty normal for a social situation to look more intimidating from the outside than the experience in the middle of the crowd. People are friendlier than you might think. Get in, get settled, and you'll soon be part of the group.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). While it's always good to have somewhere safe to vent strong emotions, relationships that are centered on discussing pain could reinforce negative feelings or prevent healing. Sharing requires tact, balance and boundaries.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You've taken part in "unsuccessful" experiments in the name of trying to do something meaningful for others. Learning can be carried forward, even if the steps toward it are imperfect. Give yourself credit for all efforts, especially the big swings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have something to say, but you won't know what it is until you start trying to solve a problem. Track your progress through it. Sometimes solutions are best conveyed in tones instead of words.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll spend time with the people you love to be around. There's nothing like getting to be with preferred company. They complement your style and all of life seems sunnier when they are in the picture.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). As exceptional as your skills may be, they may not be what's necessary to crack open the situation. If this is the case, you can still leverage what you have to get what you need if you're open to a barter or other novel arrangement.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 26). This year, you'll enjoy a greater sense of security on many levels including financial and in relationships. Three savvy moves will strengthen your position. More highlights: You'll contribute nuanced works of skill and beauty. What stands out is how you demonstrate an astute understanding of the human condition. Your depth is an asset you'll apply to projects, relationships and more. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 32, 21, 1 and 19.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: With outsize charisma and a rare authenticity to match, legendary actor Paul Newman lit up movie screens and the world at large. Like an Aquarius, Newman heeded callings from his deep inner life, rejecting the trappings of fame in favor of genuine human connection and integrity. Newman's iconic Paul Newman Foundation remains active, supporting various causes in the areas of human rights, environmental issues and health care, continuing his philanthropic work and ensuring that his commitment to service lives on.

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